01.25.17 - Fearfully Made

01.25.17 - Fearfully Made 

Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission 

5 - 6 raised hands for salvation

Prayed as a group sinners prayer

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

9:29 PM

Psalms 139:14I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. KJV

Lamentations 3:22It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. KJV

Customs - 02 - The Tabernacle Prayer

The Tabernacle Prayer

Adapted from The Book “The Remnant” By Larry Stockstill

Teach Us To Pray . . .

One of the first things Jesus taught his disciples to do was to pray. 

Luke 11:11And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a

certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto

 him, Lord, teach us to pray KJV

What Is Prayer?

Prayer is . . .conversingwith God

Prayer is . . .coming near toGod

Prayer is . . . seeking audience with Godin person 

Prayer is . . .to entreat grace

Prayer is . . .to seek judgement  seeking God’s will in the situation)

Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, when ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. KJV

. . .our Father – 

This denotes our position in this relationship.  We come as a child, to our Father.  He is not earthy or temporal or fleshy as our earthly father: He is Heavenly, Eternal and Spirit.  God is love.  We come not as a beggar to a rich man but as a little child to someone we trust. This position is gained only through belief in Christ Jesus

 . . .which art in Heaven – 

Again, God is on His throne in heaven.  He is “high and lifted up”

 . . .hallowed be thy name – 

There is power in His name, therefore His name is holy, awesome

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is saved KJV

. . .thy Kingdom come 

 The Bible teaches us to pray according to the Will of God - are we praying for His will or ours? Will we surrender our will to His?

The “furniture” in the Old Testament Tabernacle was placed in the shape of 

a Cross.

The Brazen Altar

The Brazen Altar Represents The Cross

The Cross is the beginning of the Christian faith

It was a functioning altar – huge animal placed on top, fire consumed from beneath

PRAYER

Pray with gratitude for what Christ did on the Cross 

Every day newly and deeply thankful for the Cross

The Laver

The Laver Representssanctification

The laver was shaped like a bird bath

Its Surface was like a mirror

When the priest would begin cleaning himself, he would look down and see himself in the reflection of the laver

Look at ourselves through God’s Word, 

Ephesians 5:26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word KJV

1 Corinthians 11:28But let a man examine himself KJV

Wholly sanctified

1 Thessalonians 5:23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ KJV

bodies –hands, eyes, and tongue

minds – pride, greed, and lust

spirits – praying for the fruits of The Spirit

Ten Commandments – any issues with us in those 

The Candlestick

The Candlestick Represents The Holy Ghost

Light - No other light in the tabernacle other than what came from the candlesticks or from the Presence of the Lord over the Ark

7 aspects of the Holy Ghost

The Candlestick

Isaiah 11:2And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord KJV

Spirit of The Lord

Spirit of Wisdom

Spirit of Understanding

Spirit of Counsel

Spirit of Might

Spirit of Knowledge

Fear of The Lord

The Table of Shewbread

The Table of Shewbread Represents Relationships

Fellowship

Withinthe Church

Do we get along with other leadership?

Are we humble before our leaders as well as those we lead?

1 Corinthians 10:17For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread KJV

Outsidethe Church

Do we have a burden to reach the lost?

Do we have broken relationships?

Pray for leadership, for each other, for those whom God has allowed us to lead

The Altar of Incense

The Altar of Incense Represents Worship

Ephesians 5:19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ KJV

Psalms 105:33 Glory ye in his holy name: KJV

Psalms 29:22 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.KJV

Psalms 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. KJV

This is a Psalm of worship, of submission to and love of God.

We worship God because He is . . .

Jehovah~Rohi – my Shepherd(The Lord is my Shepherd)

Jehovah~Jireh – my Provider (I shall not want)

Jehovah~Shalom – my Peace (He makes me lie down in green pastures)

Jehovah~Rapha – my Healer (He restores my soul)

Jehovah~Tsidkenu – my Righteousness (He guides me in the paths of righteousness)

Jehovah~Shammah – my Presence (Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death . . .You are with me)

Jehovah~Nissi – my Defender (You prepare a table before me in the presence of mine enemies)

The Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of The Covenant Represents Intercession

The high priest came once a year to make intercession for Israel 

Hebrews 7:25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. 26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; 27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself. KJV

Customs - 01 - What Is Customs

Customs

Session 01 – What Is Customs?

Romans 12:2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. NLT

Bad Fruit

• •• Often when traveling across international borders a traveler will be asked if he “has any fresh fruit or meat.”
• •• The welcoming country does not want “bad fruit” or “bad meat” to enter for fear of disease, or worse, death.
• •• Sometimes even after coming to Christ, we have some “bad fruit” in our lives that may consist of false theology, unfaithfulness or just not knowing what the Word of God says about a specific issue.  Those attitudes and actions can keep us from crossing “borders” in leadership and limit our effectiveness in the Body of Christ
• •• This class is designed to root around, to look deep into who we are and assist us in “declaring” any “bad fruit” we might have

A Custom Is . . .

(As defined by Merriam Webster’s Dictionary)

 . . .a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an individual 

. . .long-established practice considered as unwritten law 

. . .repeated practice 

. . . duties, tolls, or imposts imposed by the sovereign law of a country 

• •• If a person desires to become a leader, there is a price to be paid. This class is just a bare bones beginning to  a lifelong journey ofdiscipleship –learning/growing in Christ  ourselves and teaching others what we have learned as well as acting out what we say we believe

A usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or habitual with an individual . . .

• •• Simply put, our customs are the culture of our Church
• •• This is what we do and how we do it -  how we act and how we expect those around us to act
• •• Our customs are what is normal for us & what others can expect from us 
• •• There is a set Biblical pattern for how Christians should behave, when we act like Christ taught us, we draw others to Him
• •• Every Church has a “personality” whether good or bad.  If not guided and intentional, a personality may develop that is NOT Christ-like and offend rather than draw, Customs Class is an intentional development of culture in the life of a maturing Christian 
• •• Good habits can be taught, learned and repeated
• •• The focus is inward, what I am doing rather than what I see others doing, I choose to be an example to those around me so that as I grow closer to Christ others will follow

A long established practice considered as an unwritten law . . .

• •• Our customs are norms, not exceptions – this is what you can expect from me, and from our team
• •• Standards of holiness, accountability, and faithfulness that we practice everyday, in both public and private
• •• Consistency begats stability – stability begats comfort – comfort begats love
• •• When I know what to expect I can be comfortable
• •• When I become comfortable with a Church, ministry or person I may come to love it/them
• •• When I love something, I tend to become a part of what I love
• •• Love casts out fear.  Some choose to not serve Christ or in the Body of Christ because of the lack of Christ-like consistency seen, or worse, they have seen Christians consistently acting exactly opposite of what Christ taught

A repeated practice . . .

• •• Customs are not just what I say I do, but what I really do on a regular basis
• •• What you see when you meet me Sunday morning is what you see and get wherever and whenever you meet me
• •• My lifestyle will not be of one who “does” ministry, but of one who “is” ministry

Duties, tolls, or imposts imposed by the sovereign law of a country . . .

• •• Since we are citizens of God’s Kingdom, our customs and culture should come from Him/His Word
• •• The cost for entering His Country, His Kingdom, His Calling may be that we must lay some things down; rid our lives, hearts and thoughts from “bad fruit” 
• •• God is Sovereign and holds each member of His Kingdom to the same standard of holiness, attitude, faithfulness and accountability

Customs - Discipleship

Discipleship 

Advantages of Discipleship 

1. I. Discipleship is biblical
1. A. Discipleship is the process God chose to mature Christians
1. 1. Matthew 28:19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. KJV
2. 2. 1 Corinthians 11:1Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. KJV
3. II. Protection from past mistakes
2. A. Knowledge is power . . .
1. 1. To not repeat mistakes 
1. I. Proverbs 23:12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. KJV
2. II. Philippians 3:13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus KJV
3. III. Proverbs 26:11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. KJV
2. 2. No longer vulnerable to ignorance
1. I. Proverbs 22:28Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. KJV
2. II. Job 12:12With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. KJV
3. III. Accountability 
3. A. Knowing that others are watching and you will give an answer 
1. 1. 1 Corinthians 4:2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. KJV
4. B. Safety in advice from others
1. 1. Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. KJV
2. 2. Proverbs 11:14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. KJV
3. IV. Discipline
5. A. Actions and decisions have consequences
1. 1. Galatians 6:7Be not deceived; God is not mocked : for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. KJV
1. I. Discipline will be discussed more in later lessons

Integrity and Transparency

• • Discipleship is about relationships. About discipline.  About growing and allowing God to change us from the inside out.  Old things passing away and Christ being formed inside us.
• • Samson from the Old Testament was not in any sort of accountability relationship and without that relationship it was easier for him to fall into sin
• • Samson engaged in immorality after a period of time and did not even realize that the anointing of God had left him
• o It is possible for people within leadership, within the church to function on their gifts even after the anointing of God has been removed from their lives
• ♣ A good singer may still be able to sing, but may not be anointed by God
• ♣ A good teacher may still be able to deliver amazing lectures and teach – but without the Holy Spirit’s empowerment there will likely be precious little lasting fruit
• o Discipleship provides opportunities for both transparency and accountability, making it more difficult for people to operate in their giftings without the anointing 
• o Satan is another leader who remains very gifted and continues to “lead” while no longer operating in the anointing of God
• ♣ Satan, while having great gifts, was unbroken and unyielding to God
• • Anointing VS Gifting
• o Anointing
• ♣ Submits to others
• ♣ Operates in brokenness
• ♣ Is yielded to The Lord
• ♣ Operates in and promotes peace, less tension
• o Giftings
• ♣ Focues on self or my ministry
• ♣ Self assertion into a situation 
• ♣ Self promotion
• • Isaiah 14:13For thou hast said in thine heart , I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.KJV
• o I, I, I, I, I!!! Me, Me, Me!

Mentoring And Discipleship 

1. I. Judges 17:6In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.KJV

• • Without leadership and submission to leadership people will go their own way, doing “what is right in their own eyes”
• • There is an old saying “divide and conquer”
• o When we have no covering, no accountability and no one to speak into or over our lives, we can become “separated from the herd” and singled out for spiritual slaughter

1. II. 1 Corinthians 4:15For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.KJV

1. a. I teach you, you teach them, they teach others
1. i. We have a greater anointing together 
2. b. Do you remember who taught you to tie your shoes? Who taught you any number of basic life lesson?  You may or may not remember the name of your kindergarten teacher though that person laid a foundation for you for the rest of your life.  Though that foundation was important, you aren’t likely to call them up and ask them advise on who to marry, how to rid sin from your life or confess if you are struggling.  That is what Paul was speaking to.  Instructors are good – spiritual fathers are better.
3. c. Paul was also saying that he wanted others to follow him (Paul) and so he was sending Timothy for them to imitate.
1. i. Follow Paul, but following Timothy
2. ii. Paul trusted Timothy,  – God trusts us to make disciples
3. iii. Paul on more than one occasion had something to say or set in order and instead of going himself, he sent Timothy.  When you saw Timothy, you saw Paul.  
1. 1. Christ echoed this in the following passage . . .
1. a. John 14:9he that hath seen me hath seen the FatherKJV

Wisdom

James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.KJV

James 3:17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.NIV

James 3:17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure and full of quiet gentleness. Then it is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others; it is full of mercy and good deeds. It is wholehearted and straightforward and sincere. TLB

• • Wisdom from above is
• o Pure
• o Peacable
• o Gentle
• o Open to reason (listens AND hears)
• o Full of mercy
• o Has good fruits
• o Is not a respecter of person
• o Is without hypocrisy