Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0037AB recorded on April 4, 1979 teaching from Malachi 3:16-18 – We Are Called By a New Name – My Jewel.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the metaphor of believers as God’s jewels, emphasizing that those who follow Christ are His precious and peculiar treasure. Stevens structures his teaching around the reasons for this high valuation, noting that Christians are divine creations rather than imitations, rare gems compared to the world’s many “pebbles,” and varied individuals who possess a unique, spiritual beauty derived from the likeness of Jesus. Pastor Stevens highlights the infinite cost of redemption, explaining that these jewels were purchased not with gold, but with the precious blood of Christ. Stevens concludes by outlining the practical characteristics of a godly life—reverential fear, holy conversation, and meditation—while offering the comforting assurance of eternal security, promising that God keeps a meticulous record of His own and will lose none of them when He finally makes up His jewels.