Reigning With Christ: Recovery
Lance discusses the significance of the remnant in the context of biblical prophecies and the restoration of Jerusalem. He references scriptures from Isaiah, Zechariah, Haggai, and Revelation to illustrate God's promises and the importance of returning to the land. The remnant, represented by figures like Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah, exemplifies those who, despite the comfort of exile in Babylon, recognized the necessity of rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple to fulfill God's purpose. Lance emphasizes that true worship and the fulfillment of God's promises cannot occur in captivity but require a return to the promised land. He contrasts the comfortable existence of many exiles with the sacrifices made by the remnant who returned, highlighting their commitment to God's purpose despite hardships. The message culminates in a call for believers to understand and commit to God's purpose, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from laying down one's life for the Lord and being led by the Spirit. Ultimately, Lance encourages the audience to be part of the divine plan, rebuilding the spiritual house of God in their generation.
Outline of Main Points
- Introduction to Scriptures and Prophecies
- Significance of the Remnant
- Contrast Between Exile Comfort and the Call to Return
- Importance of Rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple
- Commitment to God's Purpose
- Call to Lay Down One's Life for the Lord
- Encouragement to Participate in God's Plan
24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep, 2 And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: 3 And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. 4 So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? 5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. 7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. 8 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. 10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
6 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;
11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads.
