Jubilee: The Church
This morning, Dana began by reading Psalm 126, reflecting on God's faithfulness and the theme of Jubilee. He recounted how God restored Judah from Babylonian captivity, filling their mouths with laughter and joy. Dana expressed gratitude for the fellowship experienced during the Christian family conference, likening it to a Jubilee celebration. He reminisced about the significant spiritual movements of the past 50 years, emphasizing the importance of being grounded in the Word and the Spirit. Dana highlighted the need for the church to recover its true identity and purpose, as many congregations today are in ruins, lacking the foundational truths of Christ. He shared his journey of understanding the three R's: revival, restoration, and recovery, emphasizing that the church must be built on the foundation of Jesus Christ alone. Dana urged the audience to recognize the urgency of the times, as the Lord is coming soon, and to be part of the remnant that seeks to rebuild the church. He concluded with a prayer for the church to be prepared for Christ's return, encouraging unity and a return to the foundational truths of the faith.
- Introduction to Psalm 126 and the theme of Jubilee
- God's faithfulness in restoring Judah
- Reflection on the Christian family conference as a time of joy
- Importance of being grounded in the Word and Spirit
- Need for the church to recover its identity and purpose
- Understanding the three R's: revival, restoration, recovery
- Call to recognize the urgency of the times
- Encouragement to be part of the remnant rebuilding the church
- Conclusion with a prayer for the church's preparation for Christ's return
1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
