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Team Tuesday - October 29, 2013

10/29/2013

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"The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
'Prepare the way of the Lord ... '"
Isaiah 40:3


“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:

‘Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth;

  ‘The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.’"

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.
O Zion, You who bring good tidings, Get up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, You who bring good tidings, Lift up your voice with strength, Lift it up, be not afraid; Say to the cities of Judah, ‘Behold your God!’” Read Isaiah 40:3-11

Ambassador Directives
Dear Saints who pray, let us consider the privilege of being born in this season of God’s history. What an awesome gift God has given to us to be on assignment for His Kingdom—to make preparations for the return of the Lord and the greatest revival earth has ever known.

Think of past revivals in different places. I like to read about the revival in New York in 1858-59. The churches were united to pray. God moved in miraculous ways. I like to read about the Azusa Street Revival of 1906 in Los Angeles. God did the impossible.

But, dear Saints, it’s now time to go beyond reading and into experiencing the miraculous, for “the end shall be better than the beginning.” Just like the explosive and spectacular end to our 4th of July fireworks celebrations, God has plans for a glorious time for His Church.

Imagine putting all the revivals ever known together in every nation all at the same time! WOW!!!

The above scripture, Isaiah 40:3-11, is what God used to start Prayer with Purpose in 2011. We are on assignment to prepare the way for revival, along with many, many others who are called to the same work. We are a chosen generation of people, (1 Peter 2:9-10) who were in previous days not a people, but now are God’s people, a holy nation, separated for the glory. Our citizenship is not only of the United States, but more importantly, our citizenship is from Heaven. Philippians 3:20

This is where our directives for our Christian walk come from.

"You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. These things I command you, that you love one another.” John 15:16-17

Chosen, Appointed, and Anointed
In previous lessons we studied about our Lord, who is the Apostle, the Anointed Sent One. Jesus was sent with a mission. Even though His physical location has now changed, He is presently Director and Head of His Body: The Church. His Holy Spirit is residing within you to personally lead you in a successful mission. That’s His part. Your part is to hear and obey.

As Jesus was sent, we are also sent. Each of us are partakers of the Heavenly Calling. Each of us has been assigned a ministry to fulfill. Whether our assignment is in public view or not, every assignment is vitally important and has its roots hidden in this goal:

To reconcile the world to their Savior. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19.

As each of us matures and does our work in faith and love, we are expanding The Church in strength. Jesus Himself is at work within you and me to form The Glorious Church … the last generation of Believers who will harvest the nations for God’s glorious purpose.

Father has waited for this season: the “fullness of the Gentiles,” before He will bring that grand harvest in.  Read Romans 11:25 and James 5:7-8.

Mordecai said to Esther, “Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

The Hope of His Calling…Ephesians 1:18
We have a definite purpose for living. Focus on that and world circumstances will not cause you fear. It has never been more important to put that calling in the forefront of our lives. That calling should be first among our daily tasks now because the time is short and Kingdom responsibilities are jumping ahead of us in preeminence.

“Lord, what would you have me do today to fulfill my calling? Help me to know and hear more clearly your direction throughout this day and the days ahead. Thank you for the Holy Spirit within me. I yield to Him. He has been given to me to help me fulfill my assignment. In Jesus name, I receive this.”

Dear ones, some assignments have been hidden and protected specifically for the end-times. Remember the joy of opening an unexpected gift at Christmas? Some of your gifts may surprise even you in the days ahead!

“THIS DAY THIS SCRIPTURE IS FULFILLED IN YOUR EARS!”

What an amazing statement Jesus declared. He had the custom of going to the synagogue in Nazareth on the Sabbath day. We can assume there were many times He did this.

Ah, but one day was different—very different!
One day when He stood up to read He was handed the book of Isaiah. As He read the scriptures, He declared who He was—the Anointed One; Messiah—and what was His assignment. See Luke 4:16-21. Jesus was quoting from Isaiah Chapter 61.

Saints, Jesus’ anointing (Acts 10:38) is the same anointing that should be flowing through His Church by the power of His Holy Spirit that is within each of us. Why? Because Jesus is the Head of the Body, His Church, and He said we are one.  John 17

The mighty Mississippi River, which flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, is still the same body of water at the end as it is at the beginning … one river.

“But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you…” 1 John 2:27
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.” 1 John 2:20
"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” John 14:12

THE GLORIOUS CHURCH:
"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

“To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

“And they shall rebuild the old ruins, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations. Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the foreigner shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.

“But you shall be named the priests of the LORD, they shall call you the servants of our God. You shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory you shall boast.”
Isaiah 61:1-4

Hearing and Obeying
“Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. and he touched my mouth with it, and said: ‘Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged.’”

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?’ “Then I said,” ‘Here am I! Send me.’"

“And He said, Go, and tell this people: 'Keep on hearing, but do not understand; Keep on seeing, but do not perceive. Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and return and be healed. Then I said…

‘Lord, how long?’ “And He answered:” ‘Until the cities are laid waste and without inhabitant, the houses are without a man, the land is utterly desolate …’”
Isaiah 6:6-11

Hearts that are hard toward the Lord, not willing to repent, will have the outcome of a hardened heart; whole cities are held captive to humanism and degradation. But that is subject to change! At the end, multitudes “shall call upon the name of the Lord and be saved.” Romans 10:28

“A VOICE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS: PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD…”
  See Luke 3:3-6 & 16-17.

Who said this and why?
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LIFE APPLICATION
“Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” Hebrews 4:7

Holy Brethren, run your race! Imagine the fruit of all our races coming together in one mighty river as we hear and obey!

P. S. The book which contains the information of the 1858-1859 revival is:
“Narratives of Remarkable Conversions and Revival Incidents,” by William C. Conant. It is available on Amazon. Google Books also has it for a free download, either for your computer or e-reader.
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PRAYER:
For the love of God and the love of:
The Church—The Lost—Elected Leaders




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Team Tuesday - October 22, 2013

10/22/2013

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"For we who have believed do enter that rest ..."
Hebrews 4:3


This is Part 8 of a study in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson is on Kingdom Training/Kingdom Advancement.

School Days
When we were in elementary school and had to learn the multiplication tables, our teachers taught us over and over the same information. Repetition is good for learning. In the same manner, repetition is also good for learning spiritual matters.

"Whom will he teach knowledge? And whom will he make to understand the message? Those just weaned from milk? Those just drawn from the breasts?

“For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little." Isaiah 28:9-10

In the Kingdom, the spiritual realm, a disciple does not get promoted to second grade until he  knows and is doing what has been taught in first grade. If you are dealing with the same obstacles year after year and they are blocking your growth, set some time aside with the Lord to see if there is an area you need to improve on. Jesus is always leading us to make progress. John 15:1-9

Many times the reason for not being led to triumph in Christ can be located in:
·        An un-renewed mind
·        A loose tongue
·        An empty heart

Remember: no Word, no fruit!
Go to the Medicine Cabinet page for further help.

Kingdom Operations on Earth:
“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith.” 1 John 5:4
 
God has given The Church power that exceeds anything on this earth. But, thank God, there are rules to tapping into that power. Jesus functioned under His Father’s ways to perform miracles, signs and wonders for the multitudes.

“The more authority desired, the more obedience required.”

“Then Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.’” John 5:19

It’s an Open Book Test!
Let’s have ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Prayer with Purpose team today. Review some of the high points that our Teacher has been imparting to us in these lessons from the Book of Hebrews. I believe this subject is vital to our growth as The Glorious Church.

1.  “Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, in the day of trial in the wilderness, where your fathers tested Me, tried Me, and saw My works forty years.

“Therefore I was angry with that generation, and said, 'They always go astray in their heart, and they have not known My ways. So I swore in My wrath, They shall not enter My rest.'"

“Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called 'Today,' lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

“For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end.”  Hebrews 3:7-14

Beware Brethren…
When the Holy Spirit says “BEWARE” we had better stay on alert to stand guard over our hearts, dear Saints! We are exhorted to remember what happened to the children of Israel when they left Egypt: They did not receive the blessing God intended for them because their hearts became hardened by sin. They listened to faith-less leaders instead of trusting what God said.

Death in the desert was not God’s will.

Just as faith and obedience were a requirement for the children of Israel to possess the land of Canaan, so is faith and obedience a requirement for God’s children who have already been delivered from the power of darkness and conveyed into the Kingdom of His love. See Colossians 1:13.

God forbid that we would use the precious gift of grace and liberty as an excuse to go back to the ways of the world.

“For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.

“For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it has happened to them according to the true proverb:

"A dog returns to his own vomit," and, "a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire." 2 Peter 2:20-22

The Master put it this way:
"But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always…” Luke 21:34

2.  “Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.”
Hebrews 3:1-2

As holy brethren who are one with Christ and each other, it is to our great advantage to be fully aware of who we are in Christ, what has already been given to us, and, more importantly, to know who is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession.

3.  JESUS: The Faithful Sent One
Jesus, the Anointed Word, became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:14

4.  JESUS: The High Priest
Jesus, merciful and faithful High Priest to God, became a man of the seed of Abraham.
  • He was called by God to His office as High Priest.
  • He is not a descendant of Aaron but of the tribe of Judah.
  • He is not of the order of Aaron but of the order of Melchizedek, a priest forever.
  • Jesus had no sin.
  • He offered His own Blood once for all.
  • His priesthood is eternal because He lives forever.
  • He performs His ministry, not in the earthly model as was given to Moses, but in the Heavenly sanctuary itself.
  • He is seated at the right hand of God.
  • His one-time offering for sin sanctifies His people.

5.  JESUS: Head of The Church
Many Christians have little knowledge of what Jesus’ present day ministry is. That’s because we have been taught and have learned to focus only on His earthly ministry. This is of course the very foundation of who we are and what we are all about. But it’s time now to build on that foundation and increase in maturity as sons of God. Romans 8:14

Jesus is the Administrator of The Church, directing all the many diversities of ministries and manifestations of His Spirit. You, as His Minister, have an assignment to help bring God’s will to manifest in our cities and nation. As His Ambassador you are supplied with unlimited resources from Heaven to accomplish that work. You are connected to His magnificent Body to bear much fruit and do the greater works! Praise God!

The Church can only advance higher according to what Jesus reveals and what The Church actually believes and acts on. We are to ask for the spirit of wisdom and revelation.

It would be beneficial to all of us to pray the Epistle Prayer in Ephesians 1:17-23 every day.

6.  JESUS: Present Day Ministry
The Work of the Holy Spirit and The Word: The Glorious Church!
Jesus told His disciples it was to their advantage if He left.
Really?

How could that be?

“Because if I do not go away, the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you [into close fellowship with you]; but if I go away, I will send Him to you [to be in close fellowship with you].

“But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future].” John 16:7 & 13 AMP

“But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.”

“Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.”

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all…”

“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.”

“There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.”

“And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.”
God is with us Saints! We are a chosen generation called out to harvest the world!
Read 1 Corinthians Chapter 12.

“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
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LIFE APPLICATION
We have had a strong warning from our High Priest today. Let us take heed.

We have also had revelation and direction concerning where we are headed as Our First Love sanctifies and cleanses His Church for presentation to Himself. Ephesians 5:25-27

Knowing these things, how does this affect your life? How does this affect your prayer ministry? Selah
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PRAYING FOR: The Church   The Lost   Elected Leaders




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Team Tuesday - October 15, 2013

10/15/2013

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"He shall set me high upon a rock."
Psalm 27:5


_ This is Part 7 of a study in the Book of Hebrews. This particular lesson follows last week’s teaching on The High Priest of our Confession: Jesus Christ.

“Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to Him who appointed Him…” Hebrews 3:1-2

What exactly does it mean to be High Priest of our confession?

Moses and the Levitical priesthood were called by God to be mediators between God and man. Jesus Christ was faithful to Him who appointed Him as Apostle and High Priest. He was the Word made flesh to dwell among men. John 1:14.

Jesus the Word can never be separated from the Word because they are the same.
Jesus and the Father can never be separated.
Jesus and His anointing can never be separated.
  • Jesus is faithful to His Father.
  • Jesus is faithful to the Word.
  • Jesus is faithful to His Brethren who put the Word first place, or we could say put His promises as final authority in their lives.
  • Jesus is High Priest over our confession of His Word.
  • Jesus is the Author and Finisher of our faith.  
Jesus, as Administrator and Mediator of the New Covenant, has all power to execute and see to it that the promises of God come to pass when spoken and acted on.
His Word is From Another Kingdom
His Word is Our Word When We Speak It

When Jesus died on the cross, He said, “It is finished.”

All things we have need of while on earth have already been supplied.
The written Word is already complete and established. Every need is met by His Word: His promise.  Peter puts it this way:

“as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness,
  • through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,
  • by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises,
  • that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature,
  • having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”  2 Peter 1:3-4
When these precious promises are received and acted on by faith, they become quickened within our heart. When they are spoken in words and are released into this earthly realm they change things. God has already spoken it but faith activates it. Jesus is High Priest to see to it that the Word comes to pass. He said:

“It is the Spirit that gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.”  John 6:63

It is the Spirit that quickens or brings the Word, (Seed,) to life, similar to when a farmer plants seed in the soil.  See Mark 4:13-20

Is Jesus appointed to see to it that all the words we speak in a day come to pass? No!

Thank God for that. Jesus is not High Priest over idle words, negative words, complaining words, fear-filled words, gossip words, hateful words, etc. Why? Because there’s no faith or life in them. They are contrary to the way the Kingdom of God operates.

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”  Proverbs 18:21

"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.

"But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

"For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
Matthew 12:35-37

Pressure to speak negative words is part of the devil’s game. When he catches you saying them he will try to bring them to pass.

Thank God for Jesus our Advocate.

Thank God for Jesus our High Priest and Intercessor, who offered not the blood of bulls and goats for sin, but His own precious Blood, which forever speaks on our behalf.

“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16

Although our High Priest is abundant in mercy and long-suffering with our weaknesses, let us desire to pursue the higher way of life that we may leave behind carnal ways that are contrary to God’s blessings.

“Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.”  James 3:10

Pressure to speak evil words is the devil’s tool to gain access to steal, kill and destroy.

Our High Priest desires that we live every day as overcomers who experience life abundantly through His promises.

“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

“Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love…”
Ephesians 4:29 – 5:2

JESUS OUR EXAMPLE
  • Jesus only did those things He saw His Father do.
  • He only spoke those words He heard His Father say.
  • His brethren are to be led by the Holy Spirit.
  • His brethren are to continually align themselves to what is written in the book on how to live and what to speak.
  • This is the road to freedom and the abundant life.
"For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him.

"If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” John 13:15-17

ANSWERED PRAYERS: Bringing God’s Kingdom to Earth
When we have a need we are to find the promise that covers that need. No one else can do this for you. When we agree with what the Word says and speak it from our heart, activation or quickening takes place. It is where the LIVE Word resides. John 6:63

This is the same process that took place when you were born again. You as a spirit-being, new creation, have the ability to be that good and fertile ground that brings forth good fruit all the time. The Word of God is loaded with provision to meet every need. Every need, dear Saint!

THE HIGH PRIEST
“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.” Hebrews 4:14

When we as Holy Brethren speak God’s Word and walk by faith in love and patience, Jesus will be faithful to see to it that His Word will come to pass. He is faithful to His assignment.

“So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.

“And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.” Mark 16:19-20
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LIFE APPLICATION EXERCISE

Located on the Resource Page are the “Who I Am in Christ” scriptures, or you can click on this link. As you read them out loud this week, see yourself depositing the Good Seed in the fertile ground of your heart. (Mark 4:13-20 & Matthew 13:18-23)

See Jesus, your faithful High Priest, confirming with signs following, what you say.

Remember who you are!
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PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND YOUR STATE
The Glorious Church
The Lost
Elected Leaders

 

 

 

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Team Tuesday - October 8, 2013

10/8/2013

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"Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven."
Psalm 119:89

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This is Part 6 of a study in the Book of Hebrews.

“Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to Him who appointed Him…” Hebrews 3:1-2

The two previous lessons focused on “Jesus: The Apostle” and “Jesus: The High Priest and Mediator of the New Covenant.” This week we will consider the High Priest of our Confession.

Definition of Confession: to assent; i.e. covenant acknowledgement; to give thanks; to promise

Confession means to speak words. Words are containers.

In Hebrew the definition of words is “things.” When God expresses His thoughts in words, they come to pass. That is why it is impossible for God to lie for what He says will certainly be.

“For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, ‘Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.’” Hebrews 6:13-14

God’s very oath is in this one word, “Surely.”

And this promise to Abraham and His Seed continues to be fulfilled today as Jesus is the Administer of the New Covenant.

God’s promises are containers of God’s will. The very universe was framed by God’s Word. Hebrews 11:3

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”
Isaiah 55:11
JESUS CHRIST: High Priest of our Confession

God sent Jesus, anointed Him and appointed Him to preach, save and deliver. He is authorized as Administrator of the New Testament to execute authority in heaven and on earth. All authority has been given to Him.

He is empowered to bring to pass the promises of God when His Brethren stand on them and walk by faith. Since faith is the victory that overcomes the world, faith is one of the main requirements to answered prayer.

“He watches over His Word to perform it.” Jeremiah 1:12

CONFESSION IS MADE UNTO SALVATION--JESUS OUR SAVIOR

“But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart’ (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Romans 10:8-10

If you and I had not confessed, or spoken what we believed in our hearts, salvation could not have been solidified. Salvation, God’s welcoming hand to receive the sinner, is extended throughout the whole earth, yearning and calling for mankind to be reconciled to Him. The prophet Isaiah put it this way:

"Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And let your soul delight itself in abundance.

“Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you…” Isaiah 55:1-3

CONFESSION OF OUR SINS—JESUS OUR ADVOCATE

All Believers are under construction. Every Christian while on earth is in training. When we error and sin, we have an advocate with the Father.

“Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

“For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” Hebrews 2:17-18

 Our sins are none of the devils business. They are between you and God. They need to be immediately brought before the one who knows all about them and has already shed precious Blood for you. Confess them with a heart desire to change. Ask the Lord for help. His Spirit is there to help and strengthen you. The result is that you will be completely restored to righteousness so you can be bold and unashamed to come into God’s holy throne room. Read John 1:5 – 2:22

This of course affects your prayer life big time, for boldness and confidence is a prerequisite to answered prayer. See John 5:14-15

CONFESSION OF GOD’S PROMISES—JESUS IS THE WORD

Just as confession was made unto salvation and confession of sins restores our fellowship with God, so too the on-going, life-long process of standing on the promises of God for the (promised) abundant life. “The just shall live by faith,” is not a suggestion but a requirement to receive God’s rewards. Read Hebrews 10:35 – 11:6

A BOOK IN YOUR MOUTH?

"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:8-9

God is such a wonderful Father, always desiring His best for us.

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 2     Expectation is God’s Invitation!

When we read that scripture and believe it, it drops into our heart. When we begin to speak it, expecting it to come to pass, Father is pleased. Why? You are both in agreement. And He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him and stand on His Word. Through faith and patience we inherit the promises. Hebrews 6:12

Our responsibility as His children is to learn to act on Kingdom ways of receiving His promises. The traditions of men will make the word of God have no effect…they’re valueless!

There is an old story about a Christian who boarded a ship to come to the United States. He had scrimped and saved for every penny just to buy the ticket. For days he had stayed in his small room to eat the measly items he brought to eat. The other passengers were out on deck as the ship approached America’s shore. One man asked if he had enjoyed the delicious meals that were provided by the ship line. “No, I did not have any extra money for that. All my funds were saved just to buy a ticket to get to the United States.”

“Oh, my dear Sir, no extra money was required for your meals. Your ticket included all your meals paid in full.”

Dear Saints, our salvation was purchased for us by our Savior and High Priest. Included in that salvation are rights, benefits, and privileges for the good life, but how can we receive an inheritance we do not know exists?

“I have come that they might have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

John 10:10

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Team Tuesday - October 1, 2013

10/1/2013

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"For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth . . ."
Colossians 1:16

This is Part 5 of a study in Hebrews. Last week’s lesson focused on Jesus’ ministry as The Apostle or “Anointed Sent One.” This week we will study Jesus’ ministry as The High Priest.

“Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to Him who appointed Him…” Hebrews 3:1-2

Holy brethren, partakers of the Heavenly calling:
Jesus became like you and me—flesh and blood—so we could become like Him. Jesus had to be made like His brethren to be a merciful and faithful High Priest.  Hebrews 2:17

Our Heavenly calling is divine. It is a call from another Kingdom that has all rule and power. We are to partake, or take part, of Heavens resources. They belong to us as much as they belonged to Jesus in His earthly ministry. T


The operation of a successful ministry begins in the inner man where the Kingdom resides. We go inward to go upward. The new creation spirit-man is designed to dominate the soul and the body. Your feelings are not Lord over you.

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23
Your heart is the place where the Word of God is stored. It is the place where the anointing—the rivers of living water flow. John 7:38

CONSIDER
Consider or “fix your mind” on The Apostle and High Priest Jesus who was sent to destroy the works of the devil. He was faithful to death, faithful to Him who appointed Him to complete His work. Although the work of redemption is complete, Jesus continues in ministry today.

“For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we do not yet see all things put under him.” Hebrews 2:8

Why?

Because man was given the divine right to choose or reject salvation through Jesus Christ. After the days of tribulation, though, we will see ALL things brought into order.

Jesus is always faithful to His Father and will always be faithful to His brethren to never leave us nor forsake us. He does not give aid to angels but He does give aid to us. His Holy Spirit has been “sent” with an assignment to be our strength and life-long Coach. Anything we have need of He is there to supply. He is the power of God within you and me to help us triumph over every circumstance.


Resurrection power is always involved in victory over the curse.

The Levitical Priesthood
Historical Background:
  • The formal priesthood was established after the Israelites were delivered from Egypt.
  • Their consecration and assignment was only given to Aaron and to his descendants.
  • They offered sacrifices for themselves and the people.
  • Each sacrifice was a demonstration that the penalty of sin is death. “For there can be no forgiveness of sin without the shedding of blood.” Hebrews 9:22
  • They acted as mediators between God and man.

The High Priest
Literal translation of high priest or head priest was “the great one chosen from his brothers,” and “ruler of the house of God.”
  • The high priest was the supreme religious head of the Hebrew people.
  • He had to be without physical defect and holy in conduct.
  • He was Israel’s advocate before God.
  • He was God’s spokesman to His people.
  • He offered a sin offering for his own sins and sins of the people.
  • He made atonement for the nation so God might accept their gifts and show favor to them.
  • He alone wore the Urim and Thummim which were used to learn the will of God in matters of importance. Exodus 28:30

Behind the Veil
Once a year on the Day of Atonement, the high priest would enter the Holy Place behind the veil. Having made sacrifice for himself and the people, he brought the blood offering into the Holy of Holies and sprinkled it on the mercy seat. This he did to make atonement for all the sins of the people that were committed the previous year.  See Hebrews Chapter 9.

JESUS CHRIST—The Sent One
Jesus, the Anointed Word, became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:14

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

“All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.” Colossians 1:15-17

“For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.” Colossians 1:19-20

Jesus Christ, “slain from the foundation of the world.” Revelation 13:8

JESUS—THE HIGH PRIEST
Jesus, merciful and faithful High Priest to God, became a man of the seed of Abraham.
  • He was called by God to His office as High Priest.
  • He is not a descendant of Aaron but of the tribe of Judah.
  • He is not of the order of Aaron but of the order of Melchizedek, a priest forever.
  • Jesus had no sin.
  • He offered His own Blood once for all.
  • His priesthood is eternal because He lives forever.
  • He performs His ministry, not in the earthly model as was given to Moses, but in the Heavenly sanctuary itself.
  • He is seated at the right hand of God.
  • His one-time offering for sin sanctifies His people.
For a closer look at our Lord’s ministry as High Priest read Hebrews Chapters 7-10.

HIGH PRIEST AND HEAD OF THE CHURCH

Jesus’ Present Day Ministry:
“…that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,
that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5:26-27

Jesus is the Intercessor of each member of His Body.
“He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:24-25

Jesus paid the price for mankind to fellowship with Almighty God:
We may now come directly, without shame, into God’s Holy Presence because Jesus cleansed us and removed the veil.

“For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
1 Timothy 2:5

Jesus is Mediator of a better covenant:
“But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.” Hebrews 8:6

Jesus made the way for the better covenant:
"For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Hebrews 8:10

Our Identification is with the Last Adam:
“And so it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.’  However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual.

“The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second Man is the Lord from heaven.  As was the man of dust, so also are those who are made of dust; and as is the heavenly Man, so also are those who are heavenly.

“And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.” 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Jesus Fulfilled the Desire of His Father:
“To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is  Christ in you, the hope of glory. 
Colossians 1:27

Jesus Present Day Ministry Reveals Kingdom Mysteries through His Spirit:
“However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

“But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory,

“which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

“But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’

“But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Jesus High Priestly Ministry Fulfills His Prayer:
“…that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” John 17:21
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Life Applications
Our identification as Christians is not to be formed from the transgression of what Adam did in the garden. We are who we are today because of the decision Jesus made in the Garden of Gethsemane. His sacrifice, His resurrection and His ascension to the right hand of God has made you an heir of God.  Romans 8:17

Renew your thinking and partake of the Heavenly calling as a New Creation who is one with God!

Closing Comments
Jesus endured the cross by faith, focusing on the joy that was set before Him.

Hebrews 12:2

I believe that joy was seeing you, full of faith, full of His Word and His Spirit.
Multiply that by millions of anointed Believers, partakers of the Heavenly calling, going forth to reconcile the world to God. Surely that is the joy that helped Jesus to endure the cross! His love for His Father and for us is unquenchable and eternal.

The End-Days Church is a glorious generation of Believers—Kings and Priests—who have received the gift of righteousness and are to reign in life by the One, Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:17

Our strength and divine abilities come from this:
WE KNOW WHO WE ARE!  2 Corinthians 5:21
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Pray for An Outpouring of His Glory in Every City in Your State!
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