Understanding the Power of Jesus: Blood, Name, Word
Summary
### Summary
Today, we delved into three powerful and often misunderstood aspects of our faith: the blood of Jesus, the name of Jesus, and the Word of God. These elements are foundational to our Christian walk, yet they are frequently taken for granted or misunderstood. We began by exploring the significance of the blood of Jesus. Many believers have heard the term "plead the blood," but few understand its profound implications. The blood of Jesus cleanses us, justifies us, redeems us, reconciles us, sanctifies us, and makes us complete. It is not our efforts or works that achieve these things, but the blood of Jesus alone. This cleansing is continuous and present, allowing us to stand before God without fear or guilt.
Next, we examined the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus is not just a phrase we tack onto the end of our prayers; it is a powerful declaration of faith. When we invoke the name of Jesus, we are calling upon the authority and power that comes with it. This name has the power to save, justify, and bring about miracles. However, it is not merely the utterance of the name that holds power, but our faith in what that name represents. The early church understood this deeply, and it is a lesson we must grasp as well.
Finally, we touched on the Word of God, which we will explore in greater depth next week. The Word of God is the key to accessing His promises. It is through the Word that we understand the fullness of what God has for us and how to live in alignment with His will.
### Key Takeaways
1. The Blood of Jesus Cleanses and Justifies Us: The blood of Jesus is a continuous cleansing agent that allows us to stand before God without fear or guilt. It is not our efforts or works that cleanse us, but the blood of Jesus alone. This cleansing is present and ongoing, making us justified and righteous in God's eyes. [31:41]
2. Faith in the Name of Jesus: The name of Jesus is not just a phrase but a powerful declaration of faith. When we invoke the name of Jesus, we are calling upon the authority and power that comes with it. It is our faith in what the name represents that brings about miracles and transformation. [01:04:22]
3. Understanding the Power of the Blood: The blood of Jesus does more than cleanse; it justifies, redeems, reconciles, sanctifies, and makes us complete. This understanding shifts our focus from self-effort to faith in what Jesus has already accomplished. [40:22]
4. The Everlasting Covenant: The covenant between God and Jesus is everlasting and unbreakable. Our relationship with God is secured through this covenant, not by our own efforts but by our faith in what Jesus has done. This covenant assures us of God's promises and blessings. [49:34]
5. Living in the Light of the Word: The Word of God is the key to accessing His promises. It is through the Word that we understand the fullness of what God has for us and how to live in alignment with His will. This will be explored in greater depth next week. [01:13:39]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[25:09] - Opening Prayer
[25:38] - Introduction to Summer Series
[26:49] - Three Key Topics: Blood, Name, Word
[28:11] - The Blood of Jesus
[31:41] - Continuous Cleansing by the Blood
[39:21] - Faith in the Blood
[45:28] - The Name of Jesus
[01:04:22] - Faith in the Name
[01:13:39] - The Word of God
[01:14:08] - Closing Prayer
Study Guide
### Bible Reading
1. 1 John 1:7 - "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin."
2. Philippians 2:9-11 - "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
3. Hebrews 13:20-21 - "Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
### Observation Questions
1. According to 1 John 1:7, what are the two outcomes of walking in the light? ([33:10])
2. In Philippians 2:9-11, what is the significance of the name of Jesus? ([58:19])
3. What does Hebrews 13:20-21 say about the blood of the eternal covenant and its impact on believers? ([49:03])
4. How does the sermon describe the continuous cleansing power of the blood of Jesus? ([31:41])
### Interpretation Questions
1. What does it mean to walk in the light as described in 1 John 1:7, and how does this relate to our fellowship with God and others? ([33:10])
2. How does the name of Jesus provide authority and power according to Philippians 2:9-11, and why is faith in this name crucial? ([58:19])
3. How does the concept of the everlasting covenant in Hebrews 13:20-21 assure believers of their relationship with God? ([49:03])
4. Why is it important to understand the continuous nature of the cleansing by the blood of Jesus, as explained in the sermon? ([31:41])
### Application Questions
1. Reflect on your understanding of the blood of Jesus. How does knowing that it continuously cleanses you change your daily walk with God? ([31:41])
2. When you pray in the name of Jesus, do you fully grasp the authority and power behind it? How can you deepen your faith in what the name of Jesus represents? ([58:19])
3. The sermon mentioned that our relationship with God is secured through the everlasting covenant between God and Jesus. How does this assurance affect your confidence in God's promises? ([49:03])
4. How can you apply the understanding that the blood of Jesus justifies, redeems, reconciles, sanctifies, and makes you complete in your daily life? ([40:22])
5. Think about a recent situation where you felt guilty or unworthy. How can the continuous cleansing by the blood of Jesus help you overcome these feelings? ([31:41])
6. How can you live in a way that reflects your faith in the power of the name of Jesus, especially in challenging situations? ([01:04:22])
7. The sermon emphasized the importance of the Word of God in accessing His promises. What steps can you take this week to immerse yourself more in the Word and align your life with God's will? ([01:13:39])
Devotional
### Day 1: The Continuous Cleansing of Jesus' Blood
The blood of Jesus is a continuous cleansing agent that allows us to stand before God without fear or guilt. It is not our efforts or works that cleanse us, but the blood of Jesus alone. This cleansing is present and ongoing, making us justified and righteous in God's eyes. The blood of Jesus does more than cleanse; it justifies, redeems, reconciles, sanctifies, and makes us complete. This understanding shifts our focus from self-effort to faith in what Jesus has already accomplished. [31:41]
Hebrews 9:14 (ESV): "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God."
Reflection: Think about an area in your life where you feel guilt or shame. How can you embrace the continuous cleansing power of Jesus' blood in that area today?
### Day 2: The Authority in the Name of Jesus
The name of Jesus is not just a phrase but a powerful declaration of faith. When we invoke the name of Jesus, we are calling upon the authority and power that comes with it. It is our faith in what the name represents that brings about miracles and transformation. The early church understood this deeply, and it is a lesson we must grasp as well. [01:04:22]
Acts 4:12 (ESV): "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
Reflection: Reflect on a situation in your life where you need a breakthrough. How can you invoke the name of Jesus with faith in that situation today?
### Day 3: The Power of the Blood Beyond Cleansing
The blood of Jesus does more than cleanse; it justifies, redeems, reconciles, sanctifies, and makes us complete. This understanding shifts our focus from self-effort to faith in what Jesus has already accomplished. The blood of Jesus is a continuous cleansing agent that allows us to stand before God without fear or guilt. It is not our efforts or works that cleanse us, but the blood of Jesus alone. [40:22]
Colossians 1:20 (ESV): "And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross."
Reflection: Identify an area where you have been relying on your own efforts. How can you shift your focus to faith in what Jesus has already accomplished through His blood?
### Day 4: The Everlasting Covenant
The covenant between God and Jesus is everlasting and unbreakable. Our relationship with God is secured through this covenant, not by our own efforts but by our faith in what Jesus has done. This covenant assures us of God's promises and blessings. [49:34]
Hebrews 13:20-21 (ESV): "Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen."
Reflection: How does understanding the everlasting covenant between God and Jesus change your perspective on your relationship with God? What promises of God can you hold onto today?
### Day 5: Living in the Light of the Word
The Word of God is the key to accessing His promises. It is through the Word that we understand the fullness of what God has for us and how to live in alignment with His will. This will be explored in greater depth next week. [01:13:39]
Psalm 119:105 (ESV): "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
Reflection: What is one promise from God's Word that you can meditate on today? How can you align your actions with this promise?
Quotes
### Quotes for Outreach
1. "You can have all the resources in the world, but if you don't know how to move it, with the transaction, then you'll never ever see God do big things in your life. And I'm just of the opinion that God wants to do big things in your life. Anybody get with me on that? All right? God wants to do big things." (15 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "Listen, you are clean by the blood of Jesus. Nothing of your effort, nothing you've done, you are clean by the blood of Jesus. I love this verse, 1 John 1-7, but if we walk in the light, now, when I was in Bible college, we had to translate all of 1 John, okay? From the Greek to the English. That word light there is phos in the Greek, and the long story short of it is when it talks about if we walk in the light, it's talking about a revelation of Jesus as the Son of God." (33 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "You are forgiven, praise God. Listen to this next one. Check this out. We are reconciled by His blood, whom God has set forth as a propitiation by His blood through faith. Come on, everybody say it. Through faith. Through faith. Through faith. It is faith, just like I was telling you, the children of Israel, it was faith in what the blood could do over the doorpost that kept them safe. It is faith in the blood of Jesus that allows you to be safe." (35 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "You overcome the enemy by the blood of Jesus. Understanding what Jesus did on the cross is what allows you to overcome the adversary. Do not pick on the enemy. Do not mess with the devil when it comes to you and your good works. Well, I'm a good person. This shouldn't happen to me. Well, I didn't deserve this. This shouldn't happen to me. Well, I this and I that and I this and I that and I this and I that. That will get you. Satan will eat your lunch, pop the bag and hand it back to you. Praise God. He will eat you up." (29 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "You have to understand that it's the blood that did the work. And your faith in the blood is what makes all the difference. So watch this. When we say we're pleading the blood, it's a legal term. Not a religious term. When the enemy comes in, I say, no, no. I plead the blood. I overcome the enemy by the blood of the lamb and the word of my testimony. I plead the blood. The devil says, oh, you're just a sinner. No, no, no, no. I plead the blood. Well, I'm a saint, praise God. Not because I'm good, but because the blood speaks on my behalf." (31 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
### Quotes for Members
1. "The problem with singing songs though and not having the revelation is it's just words that come out of your mouth. What you need to have is the revelation that goes with it. So when you sing it, it has power. It has power over your life. When it says that we are cleansed, He has cleansed us. In the Greek, it's actually present perfect tense, but for the sake of just being simple, it is a present tense verb, okay? Present tense verb. What does that mean? It is present tense. When did it happen? Now. When's now? Now." (44 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "You are complete to do his will. Here's the last one. We overcome by his blood. It's getting quiet. What happened? Y'all check out? Come on. You overcome the enemy by the blood of Jesus. Understanding what Jesus did on the cross is what allows you to overcome the adversary. Do not pick on the enemy. Do not mess with the devil when it comes to you and your good works. Well, I'm a good person. This shouldn't happen to me. Well, I didn't deserve this. This shouldn't happen to me. Well, I this and I that and I this and I that and I this and I that. That will get you. Satan will eat your lunch, pop the bag and hand it back to you. Praise God. He will eat you up." (29 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "You are forgiven, praise God. Listen to this next one. Check this out. We are reconciled by His blood, whom God has set forth as a propitiation by His blood through faith. Come on, everybody say it. Through faith. Through faith. Through faith. It is faith, just like I was telling you, the children of Israel, it was faith in what the blood could do over the doorpost that kept them safe. It is faith in the blood of Jesus that allows you to be safe. You know, all three of these subjects I'm talking about this week and next week, these subjects, there's always a debate about them." (35 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "You have to understand that it's the blood that did the work. And your faith in the blood is what makes all the difference. So watch this. When we say we're pleading the blood, it's a legal term. Not a religious term. When the enemy comes in, I say, no, no. I plead the blood. I overcome the enemy by the blood of the lamb and the word of my testimony. I plead the blood. The devil says, oh, you're just a sinner. No, no, no, no. I plead the blood. Well, I'm a saint, praise God. Not because I'm good, but because the blood speaks on my behalf." (31 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "You are forgiven, praise God. Listen to this next one. Check this out. We are reconciled by His blood, whom God has set forth as a propitiation by His blood through faith. Come on, everybody say it. Through faith. Through faith. Through faith. It is faith, just like I was telling you, the children of Israel, it was faith in what the blood could do over the doorpost that kept them safe. It is faith in the blood of Jesus that allows you to be safe. You know, all three of these subjects I'm talking about this week and next week, these subjects, there's always a debate about them." (35 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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