Brother Stephen Kaung emphasized the significance of understanding the Gospel of Jesus Christ through its four presentations: Matthew as the King, Mark as the Servant, Luke as the Son of Man, and John as the Divine Word. He highlighted God's deep interest in humanity, illustrated by the creation of man in His image and the unique purpose behind it. Despite humanity's fall, God remained committed to redeeming man, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies the ideal man after God's own heart. Stephen explained that this ideal is not just an individual but a corporate expression of humanity, as seen in the church. He discussed the importance of Christ's birth, growth, ministry, death, and ascension, emphasizing that each stage reflects God's plan for humanity. The Gospel of Luke particularly details Christ's human experiences, showcasing His obedience and relationship with the Father. Stephen concluded by urging believers to recognize their role in manifesting Christ in the world, emphasizing that true spirituality requires growth and surrender to God's will.
Introduction to the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Four presentations of the Gospel
Matthew: Christ as King
Mark: Christ as Servant
Luke: Christ as Son of Man
John: Christ as Divine Word
God's interest in humanity
Creation of man in God's image
Redemption through Jesus Christ
Stages of Christ's life
Birth
Growth
Ministry
Death
Ascension
Importance of spiritual growth and surrender
Conclusion: Manifesting Christ in the world
3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. 6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,