Sonship, Faith, and Worship (Santosh Poonen)

Man lost his way trying to navigate through the thick “jungle” of the Old Covenant. So God put us in an even thicker “jungle” in the New Covenant! Yet the New Covenant is easier… because we have a Guide. Consider Jesus! God had many faithful “employees”… but it wasn’t until Jesus came that He finally had a Son on earth! (Hebrews 3:1-6, Matthew 3:17) A son/daughter: values the Father’s Name and riches; is secure in the Father’s love and discipline; is always at home with the Father. Now God wants others who live their lives faithfully as younger brothers/sisters of Jesus. At the end of time, Jesus will present them with Himself to the Father. (Hebrew 2:13) After rescuing the Israelites from slavery, God was angry at them because of their un-faith! (Hebrews 3:16-19) Faith is to rest from your own works and enter God’s rest. (Hebrews 4:10) The faith of Jesus may open the mouths of lions and may not allow you to escape the edge of the sword! (Hebrews 11:33-34) Your chances of going into the presence of God were “one in a million”, and even then you probably kept it as short as possible. (Hebrews 9:1-7) Worship is no longer an un-satisfying “pretend tea party”, and we have no fear about being in God’s presence because our Intercessor is there. (Hebrews 9:8-10) Worship is to “gaze and gaze on Thee”.