I am the good shepherd and know my sheep, and am known of mine. . .
And other sheep I have which are not of this fold: them also I must bring,
and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
(John 10:14,16,27)
Friday, February 28, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
AN APPOINTED KINGDOM
Before Jesus returned to Heaven He told His disciples:
And I appoint unto you a Kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me.
(Luke 22:29)
Jesus also spoke of His Church which would extend the message of the Kingdom throughout the
world:
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build
my church; and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
And I will give unto thee the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven: and whatsoever
thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven; and whatsoever thou
shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven. (Matthew 16:18-19)
And I appoint unto you a Kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me.
(Luke 22:29)
Jesus also spoke of His Church which would extend the message of the Kingdom throughout the
world:
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build
my church; and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
And I will give unto thee the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven: and whatsoever
thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven; and whatsoever thou
shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven. (Matthew 16:18-19)
Thursday, February 20, 2014
earnmoneyandblog: Battle For The Body
earnmoneyandblog: Battle For The Body: And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and He shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. (...
Battle For The Body
And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and He shall bless thy bread, and thy
water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
(Exodus 23:25)
water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
(Exodus 23:25)
Sunday, February 16, 2014
earnmoneyandblog: AN INTRODUCTION TO PRAYER
earnmoneyandblog: AN INTRODUCTION TO PRAYER: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and...
AN INTRODUCTION TO PRAYER
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be
opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth, and to him
that knocketh it shall be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8)
THE DEFINITION OF PRAYER
Prayer is communicating with God. It takes different forms, but basically it occurs when man
talks with God and God talks with man. Prayer is described as:
Calling upon the name of the Lord: Genesis 12:8
Crying unto God: Psalms 27:7; 34:6
Drawing near to God: Psalms 73:28; Hebrews 10:22
Looking up: Psalms 5:3
Lifting up the soul: Psalms 25:1
Lifting up the heart: Lamentations 3:41
Pouring out the heart: Psalms 62:8
Pouring out the soul: I Samuel 1:15Crying to Heaven: II Chronicles 32:20
Beseeching the Lord: Exodus 32:11
Seeking God: Job 8:5
Seeking the face of the Lord: Psalms 27:8
Making supplication: Job 8:5; Jeremiah 36:7
opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth, and to him
that knocketh it shall be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8)
THE DEFINITION OF PRAYER
Prayer is communicating with God. It takes different forms, but basically it occurs when man
talks with God and God talks with man. Prayer is described as:
Calling upon the name of the Lord: Genesis 12:8
Crying unto God: Psalms 27:7; 34:6
Drawing near to God: Psalms 73:28; Hebrews 10:22
Looking up: Psalms 5:3
Lifting up the soul: Psalms 25:1
Lifting up the heart: Lamentations 3:41
Pouring out the heart: Psalms 62:8
Pouring out the soul: I Samuel 1:15Crying to Heaven: II Chronicles 32:20
Beseeching the Lord: Exodus 32:11
Seeking God: Job 8:5
Seeking the face of the Lord: Psalms 27:8
Making supplication: Job 8:5; Jeremiah 36:7
Thursday, February 13, 2014
LEAVEN-LIKE EVANGELISM
And again He said, Whereunto shall I liken the Kingdom of God?
It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till
the whole was leavened. (Luke 13:20-21)
This lesson discusses the need for evangelism, explains the process of evangelism, and
defines terms that are important for you to understand as you begin your study of this
subject. In Old Testament times when the temple was built, the sound of a hammer, axe,
or any tool of iron was not heard while it was being constructed (I Kings 6:7).
The silence with which those great natural stones were put into place is a natural example
of a great spiritual truth. A "greater than Solomon" is now building a greater spiritual
temple. This spiritual temple is made up of "living stones" being laid by the Lord Jesus
Christ. This temple also is being erected silently, with each stone perfectly fitted
together. It is occurring through the silent but powerful process of "leaven-like
evangelism."
It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till
the whole was leavened. (Luke 13:20-21)
This lesson discusses the need for evangelism, explains the process of evangelism, and
defines terms that are important for you to understand as you begin your study of this
subject. In Old Testament times when the temple was built, the sound of a hammer, axe,
or any tool of iron was not heard while it was being constructed (I Kings 6:7).
The silence with which those great natural stones were put into place is a natural example
of a great spiritual truth. A "greater than Solomon" is now building a greater spiritual
temple. This spiritual temple is made up of "living stones" being laid by the Lord Jesus
Christ. This temple also is being erected silently, with each stone perfectly fitted
together. It is occurring through the silent but powerful process of "leaven-like
evangelism."
Monday, February 10, 2014
SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT
Because spiritual warfare is just that--spiritual--it must be understood with a spiritual
mind. In our natural, sinful state we cannot understand spiritual things:
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they
are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them, because they are
spiritually discerned. (I Corinthians 2:14)
It is necessary to use spiritual discernment to understand spiritual things.
Perhaps one of the best examples of natural and spiritual discernment is recorded in II
Kings chapter 6. It is the story of a natural battle in which troops of the enemy nation of
Syria had surrounded a small town called Dothan where the prophet Elisha was staying
.
When Elisha's servant, Gehazi, saw the great host of the enemy he became fearful. Elisha
prayed that God would open Gehazi's spiritual eyes so he could see the angelic hosts
surrounding and protecting them. On this occasion, God actually opened the natural eyes
of Gehazi and allowed him to visibly see the superior forces of God aligned for battle.
The story of this battle at Dothan is similar to present spiritual conditions in the Church.
There are some, like Elisha, who see clearly into the realm of the spirit.
mind. In our natural, sinful state we cannot understand spiritual things:
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they
are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them, because they are
spiritually discerned. (I Corinthians 2:14)
It is necessary to use spiritual discernment to understand spiritual things.
Perhaps one of the best examples of natural and spiritual discernment is recorded in II
Kings chapter 6. It is the story of a natural battle in which troops of the enemy nation of
Syria had surrounded a small town called Dothan where the prophet Elisha was staying
.
When Elisha's servant, Gehazi, saw the great host of the enemy he became fearful. Elisha
prayed that God would open Gehazi's spiritual eyes so he could see the angelic hosts
surrounding and protecting them. On this occasion, God actually opened the natural eyes
of Gehazi and allowed him to visibly see the superior forces of God aligned for battle.
The story of this battle at Dothan is similar to present spiritual conditions in the Church.
There are some, like Elisha, who see clearly into the realm of the spirit.
THE NATURAL AND SPIRITUAL REALMS
To understand this invisible war, you must first understand the natural and spiritual
worlds. Man exists in two worlds: The natural world and the spiritual world. The natural
world is that which can be seen, felt, touched, heard, or tasted. It is tangible and visible.
The country, nation, city or village in which you live is part of the natural world. You
are a resident in a natural kingdom located on one of the visible continents of the world.
You can see the people who are part of your environment. You can communicate with
them. You can experience the sights, sounds, and smells around you.
But there is another world in which you live. That world is a spiritual world. You cannot
see it with your physical eyes, but it is just as real as the natural world in which you live.
In I Corinthians 15:40, Paul speaks of this division of natural and spiritual. He says there
is a natural (terrestrial) body and there is a spiritual (celestial) body.
All men have a natural body which lives in the natural world, but man is also a spiritual
being with an eternal soul and spirit. Man is body, soul, and spirit. Your spiritual being
(soul and spirit) is part of a spiritual world just as your natural body is part of the natural
world.
worlds. Man exists in two worlds: The natural world and the spiritual world. The natural
world is that which can be seen, felt, touched, heard, or tasted. It is tangible and visible.
The country, nation, city or village in which you live is part of the natural world. You
are a resident in a natural kingdom located on one of the visible continents of the world.
You can see the people who are part of your environment. You can communicate with
them. You can experience the sights, sounds, and smells around you.
But there is another world in which you live. That world is a spiritual world. You cannot
see it with your physical eyes, but it is just as real as the natural world in which you live.
In I Corinthians 15:40, Paul speaks of this division of natural and spiritual. He says there
is a natural (terrestrial) body and there is a spiritual (celestial) body.
All men have a natural body which lives in the natural world, but man is also a spiritual
being with an eternal soul and spirit. Man is body, soul, and spirit. Your spiritual being
(soul and spirit) is part of a spiritual world just as your natural body is part of the natural
world.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
HEALING PROMISE TO CLAIM:
Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now have I kept thy Word. It is
good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. I will
never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast quickened me.
(Psalms 119:67,71,93)
good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. I will
never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast quickened me.
(Psalms 119:67,71,93)
Saturday, February 8, 2014
THE BATTLE FOR THE BODY
The early Church viewed their spiritual experience in terms of warfare. Military
terminology is used throughout the New Testament. Protection was seen in the armor of
God. The Word of God was compared to a sword. Satan's attacks were called fiery darts.
Faith was the "good fight" and believers were told to "war a good warfare.” The early
Church knew they were engaged in intense spiritual struggle.
The Bible states that God's people are destroyed because of lack of knowledge (Hosea
4:6). One of the areas in which believers are defeated due to lack of knowledge is in this
invisible warfare. There is a great war being waged in the world today. It is not a conflict
between nations, tribes, or government leaders. It is not a rebellion or coup. It is an
important invisible battle in the spirit world
.
The Christian life is war. The sooner we recognize and prepare for it, the sooner we will
experience victory. One aspect of this invisible war targets the soul and spirit of man.
Harvestime International Institute has a course entitled "Spiritual Strategies: A Manual Of
Spiritual Warfare" which focuses on this portion of the invisible war.
But there is another part of this warfare that is manifested in the physical realm. In this
course we call it the "Battle For The Body." Satan has targeted the physical bodies of
believers because he knows that weak and sickly warriors cannot wage effective battle
against his kingdom.
Luke 14:31 says, "What king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down
first, and consulteth whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against
him with twenty thousand?" No one should ever enter battle without a careful
examination of his resources and development of battle strategies.
In this course we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war
against Satan in the battle for your body. You will learn to do battle for your physical
body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God's army.
terminology is used throughout the New Testament. Protection was seen in the armor of
God. The Word of God was compared to a sword. Satan's attacks were called fiery darts.
Faith was the "good fight" and believers were told to "war a good warfare.” The early
Church knew they were engaged in intense spiritual struggle.
The Bible states that God's people are destroyed because of lack of knowledge (Hosea
4:6). One of the areas in which believers are defeated due to lack of knowledge is in this
invisible warfare. There is a great war being waged in the world today. It is not a conflict
between nations, tribes, or government leaders. It is not a rebellion or coup. It is an
important invisible battle in the spirit world
.
The Christian life is war. The sooner we recognize and prepare for it, the sooner we will
experience victory. One aspect of this invisible war targets the soul and spirit of man.
Harvestime International Institute has a course entitled "Spiritual Strategies: A Manual Of
Spiritual Warfare" which focuses on this portion of the invisible war.
But there is another part of this warfare that is manifested in the physical realm. In this
course we call it the "Battle For The Body." Satan has targeted the physical bodies of
believers because he knows that weak and sickly warriors cannot wage effective battle
against his kingdom.
Luke 14:31 says, "What king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down
first, and consulteth whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against
him with twenty thousand?" No one should ever enter battle without a careful
examination of his resources and development of battle strategies.
In this course we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war
against Satan in the battle for your body. You will learn to do battle for your physical
body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God's army.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Foundations Of Faith
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto
perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
and of faith toward God,
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of
the dead, and of eternal judgment.
And this will we do, if God permit. (Hebrews 6:1-3)
perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
and of faith toward God,
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of
the dead, and of eternal judgment.
And this will we do, if God permit. (Hebrews 6:1-3)
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
THE BOOKS OF LAW
The books of law were written by Moses and they span a period of 600 years. The books of
law consist of five books:
Genesis: Records the beginning of the universe, man, the Sabbath, marriage, sin, sacrifice,
nations, and government. Also records the stories of key men of God: Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob, and Joseph.
Exodus: Details how Israel became a nation with Moses as leader. Israel is delivered from
bondage in Egypt and journeys to Mt. Sinai where the law of God is given.
Leviticus: This book was a manual of worship for Israel. It provides instruction to the
religious leaders and explains how a sinful people can approach a righteous God. It points
also to the coming of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Numbers: Records Israel's 40 years of wandering in the wilderness as a result of
disobedience to God. The title of the book is from two "numberings" or population census
taken during the long journey.
Deuteronomy: Records the close of Moses' life and reviews the laws given in Exodus and
Leviticus.
THE OLD TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOKS OF LAW
In previous chapters you learned that the Bible is the written Word of God. You learned it
is divided into two major sections called the Old Testament and the New Testament. You
learned the four divisions of the Old Testament books: Law, History, Poetry, Prophecy. You
also learned the four divisions of the New Testament books: Gospels, History, Letters, and
Prophecy.
With this lesson you begin a basic survey of the books which make up the major divisions
you have learned about. There are 39 books in the Old Testament. We will start our survey
with the books of law:
is divided into two major sections called the Old Testament and the New Testament. You
learned the four divisions of the Old Testament books: Law, History, Poetry, Prophecy. You
also learned the four divisions of the New Testament books: Gospels, History, Letters, and
Prophecy.
With this lesson you begin a basic survey of the books which make up the major divisions
you have learned about. There are 39 books in the Old Testament. We will start our survey
with the books of law:
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