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Intro
Text - John 2.13-17
Title - Christ’s Zeal for the Father’s House
Definition
Zeal - Grk. ZELOS, excessive fervor to do or accomplsih something
Background
When He was on earth, Christ demonstrated zeal for the house of God.
in His cleansing of the temple - 2 times
first occasion - took place early in His ministry
second occasion - towards the end of His ministry, at the time of the triumphal entry
even before His ministry He already showed this zeal
Luke 2.49 - my Father’s house (NASB)
Christ’s zeal for the temple was a mark of the Messiah
the disciples knew about this messianic utterance from the Psalms
Christ’s had a unique characteristic in His life - He had a strong passion towards the house of God
the old temple had 2 significant typology -
it was a foreshadow of Christ Himself, His earthly body, the dwellingplace of the fulness of the Godhead
hence, John 2.18-21 - destroy this temple and I will raise it up in 3 days
it was a foreshadow of the Church, the temple of God in the Spirit, the spiritual habitation of God
The Main Point
The Spirit of Christ in us should create that same zeal, that excessive fervor, towards the welfare of the church - both the congregation and the ministry!
Why?
because that house of God are you, yourselves!
because that house of God represents Christ on earth and before the eyes of the world!
Key Questions
How can we manifest that zeal of Christ for His temple?
Different manifestations of the zeal of Christ
The zeal of Christ for the house of God was demonstrated in a number of biuble characters
The zeal of Christ in King David
Psalm 69 shows David’s passion for the house of God since his childhood
WHAT’S THE POINT?
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PRIEST TO LEARN TO LOVE THE HOUSE OF GOD!
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PASTOR/PREACHER, OR A DAMILY OF THE PREACHER, TO LEARN TO LOVE THE HOUSE OF GOD - THE CHURCH!
EVEN AN ORDINARY SHEPHERD SHOULD LOVE THE HOUSE OF GOD!
In his old age, King David desired to build a house of the LORD
even when God said that he will not build the house because he has shed much blood, his zeal did not wane!
He prepared the materials for the construction
WHAT’S THE POINT POINT?
GENUINE ZEAL FOR THE HOUSE OF GOD WILL NOT WAVER, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT GET TO SEE ITS FUTURE PROSPERITY!
THE ZEAL OF CHRIST IN YOU WILL WORK TOWARDS THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH!
The zeal of Christ in Haggai the prophet
Haggai was a contemporary of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Haggai saw the Jews’ neglect of the house of God despite their being able to return to Judah after the 70 years exile.
WHAT’S THE POINT?
THE ZEAL OF CHRIST IN US WILL NOT SET ASIDE THE NEEDS OF THE HOUSE OF GOD!
IT IS ALWAYS THE RIGHT TIME TO ATTEND TO THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH, REGARDLESS OF OUR SITUATIONS IN LIFE.
BECAUSE THE CHURCH WORK IS THE CENTER OF OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE.
The zeal of Christ in Nehemiah the king’s cupbearer
Nehemiah was heartbroken when he heard of the dismal condition of Jerusalem.
Note - Nehemiah’s concern was the city itself, not the temple.
Jerusalem was also a type of the church.
WHAT’S THE POINT?
THE ZEAL OF CHRIST IN US WILL NOT SIT COMFORTABLY WHEN YOU KNOW THAT THE WALLS OF THE CHURCH NEEDS REPAIR!
WALLS - PROTECTION
The zeal of Christ in Paul the apostle to the Gentiles
Paul was jealous for the church!
Jealous - the grk word was the same with zeal
WHAT’S THE POINT?
THE ZEAL OF CHRIST IN US WILL NOT KEEP QUIET WHILE THE CHURCH IS BEING INVADED BY NEW AND STRANGE DOCTRINE!
THIS IS NOT A WORK RESERVED FOR THE MINISTER - IT IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY TO “CONTEND FOR THE FAITH”!
behind the pulpit
in our homes
in our workplaces
Conclusion
We need to rekindle our passion for the house of God this new year.
rekindle - because it is already in us, since we all believe we have Christ in us, and we are in Christ!
FIND IT IN YOUR HEART - LOOK FOR A REASON THAT WILL HELP IGNITE THE FIRE OF THAT ZEAL!
your healing
your restoration
your salvation
your family’s welfare
our time is running out!
We need to ignite the zeal of Christ in ALL of us!
the work calls for the participation of all of us
the work is both in the natural and spiritual realms of life
natural realm - church property, equipment and maintenance
spiritual realm - spiritual welfare of every child of God; salvation of our loved ones and friends; defense against another gospel and a different Jesus ; etc.
SONGS
This is Your House
May Your Presence Go with Us
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