That I May Know Him: Re-Ordering Our Lives

Chuck Swindoll encourages people to model their lives around Jesus Christ and knowing Him.

Intimacy

• Intimacy, particularly with the Lord
• The significance and rarity of discussing intimacy in seminary training

Personal Reflections on Intimacy

• Speaker’s personal journey and pursuit of intimacy over the past seven to eight years
• Mention of influential Bible verses and works on the topic

Philippians 3:10

• Detailed analysis of Philippians 3:10 from various Bible translations (NASB, NIV, Amplified Bible)
• The speaker’s personal connection to and interpretation of the verse

Seminary Experiences

• Recollection of the speaker’s time at Dallas Seminary and the influence of various professors
• The importance of becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Christ

Living a Life of Intimacy

• The need for intimacy with Christ beyond academic or religious achievements
• Contrast between the temporary nature of sermons and the lasting impact of a Christ-like life

Disciplines of Intimacy

• Introduction of four disciplines necessary for intimacy with Christ:
  1. Reordering Your Life (Discipline of Simplicity)
  2. Being Still (Discipline of Silence)
  3. Cultivating Serenity (Discipline of Solitude)
  4. Trusting God (Discipline of Surrender/Submission)
• Personal anecdotes and practical advice for incorporating these disciplines

Challenges of Modern Life

• The complexity and busyness of modern life
• Simplify and prioritize intimacy with Christ despite external demands

Conclusion

• The transformation that comes from trusting God and living a life of intimacy
• Final reflections on the superficiality of modern life and the need for deep, spiritual living
• Closing prayer for guidance and commitment to pursuing intimacy with Christ

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