Your Intimacy with Jesus Get Oil (Clip)
Brian Kim emphasizes that true intimacy with Jesus comes from a personal, secret history with God empowered by the Holy Spirit, not from external influence or self-presentation.
This sermon emphasizes the personal choice individuals have in seeking intimacy with God and receiving the Holy Spirit. It highlights the importance of prioritizing one's relationship with Jesus over external influences or platforms, focusing on developing a secret history with God rather than seeking recognition. The message warns against the self-centeredness prevalent in society, referencing 2 Timothy chapter three's prophecy about people becoming lovers of themselves in the last days.
Full Transcript
No one can choose to get this oil of intimacy or this presence of the Holy Spirit living inside of us for us. No one can choose to have a relationship with Jesus for us or for you. We either choose to get oil or we don't.
Let me just define oil for you. It's your secret history in God. Can I tell you this? Like some of you are thinking, it's like I'm gonna have an intimate relationship with Jesus because you're consumed with your influence or your platform and you think that's the way.
No, it's only your secret history in God, not when you wanna just present yourself in some sort of way. In the last days, 2 Timothy chapter three, we don't have to turn there, but it tells us that in the last days, people are gonna be lovers of themselves. Hello, Instagram.
Sermon Outline
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- The choice to receive the oil of intimacy is personal
- No one else can choose your relationship with Jesus
- The Holy Spirit's presence is essential for intimacy
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- Definition of oil as your secret history with God
- Intimacy is not about influence or public image
- True relationship is private and authentic
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- Warning about the last days from 2 Timothy 3
- People will be lovers of themselves
- Social media reflects this self-centeredness
Key Quotes
“No one can choose to get this oil of intimacy or this presence of the Holy Spirit living inside of us for us.” — Brian Kim
“It's only your secret history in God, not when you wanna just present yourself in some sort of way.” — Brian Kim
“In the last days, 2 Timothy chapter three... people are gonna be lovers of themselves. Hello, Instagram.” — Brian Kim
Application Points
- Choose daily to cultivate a private and authentic relationship with Jesus.
- Avoid relying on social influence or public image to define your spiritual intimacy.
- Be aware of the cultural shift towards self-centeredness and counter it with genuine devotion to God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'oil' represent in this sermon?
Oil symbolizes the secret history and intimate presence of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life.
Can someone else choose intimacy with Jesus for me?
No, intimacy with Jesus is a personal choice that no one else can make on your behalf.
Why is influence or platform not enough for intimacy with Jesus?
Because true intimacy is about a private, authentic relationship with God, not public image or social status.
What is the significance of 2 Timothy 3 in this message?
It warns about the last days when people will be self-centered, highlighting the need for genuine intimacy with God.