Week 7 Concept of the Kingdom LRF 07

CONCEPT OF THE KINGDOMSOLOMON APPIAH

WEEK 7 – Culture Part 6: VALUES 3

MAY 17, 2016

LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTSi. RECAPii. PIRORITIZING THE KINGDOM AND GOD’S

RIGHTEOUSNESSiii. PRIMARY COMMISSION, CALLING, APPOINTMENT IN LIFEiv. WHY GOD CHOSE, APPOINTED & PLANTED YOUv. PLANTED in the HOLY SPIRIT—Bearing HIS FRUITvi. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT BEARING FRUIT

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THIS WEEK WE”LL CONTINUE WITH KINGDOM VALUES also known as fruitsBUT FIRST, LET’S DO A QUICK RECAP FROM LAST WEEK

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KING DOM KINGDOM

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GOD IS KING

JURISDICTION(OFFICIAL POWER;

A SYSTEM;TERRITORY)

POWER ↔ DOMINIONTERRITORY ↔ DOMAIN


DEFINITION OF JURISDICTION• THE OFFICIAL POWER to make legal decisions and judgements

"the English court had no jurisdiction over the defendants"SYNONYMS: authority, control, power, dominion, rule, administration, command, sway, leadership, sovereignty, ascendancy, hegemony, mastery• A SYSTEM of law courts; a judicature"in some jurisdictions there is a mandatory death sentence for murder"• THE TERRITORY or sphere of activity over which the legal authority of a court or other institution extends

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Last week, we looked at the following:i. Distinct defined values which when in you

would ensure that you are fruitful always and employed in the knowledge of GOD

ii. But when lacking, makes one short sighted and unsuccessful by GOD’s definition

iii. But which when practiced makes you fail-proof and fall-proof—making your election sure

WHERE DO WE SITUATE VALUES IN CONCEPT OF THE KINGDOM?

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BASIC CONCEPT OF HIS KINGDOM (MATT 6:33) – AS OUTLINED BY PROPHET ABU BAKO i. THE KING ii. TERRITORYiii. LORDSHIP iv.CULTURE

Values, Attitudes, Beliefs etc.

v. CONSTITUTION vi. KEYSvii.CITIZENSHIP viii.LAWix. GIVING

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CULTURE IS MADE UP OF …

i. VALUESii. Normsiii. Customsiv. Traditions v. Symbolsvi. Roles

vii.Artifactsviii.Languageix. Ideasx. Beliefs,

Worldviews, Attitudes

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CONCEPT OF KINGDOM

KING DOM

LORDSHI

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CULTURE

ValuesNormsCustomsTraditions SymbolsRoles

ArtifactsLanguageIdeasBeliefs, Worldviews, Attitudes

CONSTITUTIO

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KEYS

CITIZENSHIP

LAW GIVING

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CONCEPT OF KINGDOM

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•Seminar focus TODAY & LAST WEEK → VALUES a.k.a fruit as seen in the expression of the nature and values of GOD in us •Values are part of the CULTURE of Kingdom•Culture is part of the CONCEPT of the Kingdom•HIS KINGDOM → HIS CULTURE → HIS VALUES 10-May-16


WHY ARE VALUES IMPORTANT?• Argument with German Prof.• Values are the foundations/roots of policies, standards, laws, regulations etc.•Our lives are likened to trees

(Isa 11:1, Jer 17:7-8) VALUES

Policies, Standard, Laws, Regulations

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PIRORITIZING THE KINGDOM AND GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESSFIRST THINGS FIRST: KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING

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THE VALUE SYSTEM OF KINGDOM CITIZENSJer 9:23-24 AMP(23) Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise and skillful person glory and boast in his wisdom and skill; let not the mighty and powerful person glory and boast in his strength and power; let not the person who is rich [in physical gratification and earthly wealth] glory and boast in his [temporal satisfactions and earthly] riches;(24) But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My character], that I am the Lord, Who practices loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord. [I Cor. 1:31; II Cor. 10:17.]03-May-16


IntelligencePower Riches

Understanding&KnowingGOD

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ONE MUST OUTWEIGH THE OTHER

ONE IS MORE GLORIOUS (WEIGHTY) THAN THE OTHER


PRIORITY IS KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING KING• Intelligence/Wisdom, Power and wealth/riches are good and needful to promote kingdom ends BUT we MUST value something MORE than these things namely—KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING the King of the Kingdom. • The King owns/possesses ALL Wisdom, Power and wealth/riches•We must be fruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ•QUESTION: WHY?

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ANSWER: B’Cos that’s the most important thing

Jer 9:23-24 AMP(23) Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise and skillful person glory and boast in his wisdom and skill; let not the mighty and powerful person glory and boast in his strength and power; let not the person who is rich [in physical gratification and earthly wealth] glory and boast in his [temporal satisfactions and earthly] riches;(24) But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My character], that I am the Lord, Who practices loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord. [I Cor. 1:31; II Cor. 10:17.]03-May-16


• Some “believers” put intelligence, power and riches before knowing and understanding Him• This EXPOSES a false value system• It also exposes poor/ungodly priorities• Something must be FIRST, everything else can come second• First we must KNOW and UNDERSTAND GOD (i.e. seek the Kingdom and His Righteousness) Matt 6:33; Jer 9:23-24

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WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?

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DO NOT PUT CART BEFORE THE HORSE • A cart is a vehicle which is ordinarily pulled by a horse, so to put the cart before the horse is an analogy for doing things in the wrong order

• Many believers change the order prescribed by GOD himself and yet expect all other things to be added to them

• This cannot work. He dictates our priorities—not we ourselves• Stick to GOD’s order! First things First!• The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing• GOD’s kingdom & His Righteousness is the main thing and its centers not on external matters principally but on our relationship with Him—the KING of the Kingdom!

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DEFINITION OF FIRST: SEEK FIRSTproton1) first in time or place1a) in any succession of things or persons2) first in rank2a) influence, honour2b) chief2c) principal3) first, at the first

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• From 2(a) in the definition, we see that amongst all the things that influence and motivate us, God’s Kingdom and His Righteousness must be … first/chief/principal/proton

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ALWAYS KEEP HIS KINGDOM & RIGHTEOUSNESS FIRSTQUESTION: IF WE OBEY THIS ADMONITION, WHAT IS THE CONSEQUENCE?ANSWER: Mat 6:33 But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides.•QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE THESE THINGS?• READ PREVIOUS VERSES FOR “THESE THINGS”

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THESE THINGS that will be added include:1. treasures on earth v182. treasures in heaven v193. Food and livelihood v264. Clothes, Excellence, Dignity v 28 – 295. Drink, food, clothes v 31Mat 6:33 But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS (His way of doing and being right), AND THEN ALL THESE THINGS TAKEN TOGETHER WILL BE GIVEN YOU BESIDES. 10-May-16

OUR PRIMARY COMMISSION AND APPOINTMENT IN LIFEWHY GOD CHOSE, APPOINTED & PLANTED YOU



QUESTION: WHAT IS OUR PRIMARY COMMISSION, CALLING, APPOINTMENT IN LIFE?• Is it to marry, have children, a nice house a some cars and a fat paycheck?

ANSWER: Your primary calling, appointment [the reason HE chose you] is:to SEEK FIRST His Kingdom and His RighteousnessQUESTION: How do we SEEK His Kingdom & His Righteousness?ANSWER: First step is bearing fruit that remains

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• GOD placed each of us in specific gardens in life—spanning the 8 gates of society• We must bear fruit in all of the gates in which he has placed us but especially in our understanding and knowledge of GOD (the King), His Ways and His Kingdom

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Joh 15:16 AMP You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you.

WHY GOD CHOSE YOU & APPOINTED YOU


QUESTION: Why were you Chosen, Appointed, Planted by GOD in His Vineyard, Kingdom ?ANSWER: That you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide [Joh 15:16]QUESTION: Why is bearing fruit important to the King of the Kingdom?ANSWER: Because 1. It is the root (starting place) of dominion2. it is the beginning to SEEKING his KING-DOMINION &

HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS (HIS NATURE including His VALUES)

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YOUR ORIGINAL COMMISSIONGen 1:28 AMP And God blessed them and said to them: 1. Be fruitful2. multiply3. fill the earth4. subdue it [using all its vast resources in

the service of God and man]; and 5. have dominion over waters, air, land


1. If you are NOT fruitful, then there is not seed to propagate so multiplication occurs.

2. If you cannot multiply, you cannot fill the earth. 3. If you cannot fill the earth, you cannot subdue it. 4. If you cannot subdue it [using all its vast

resources in the service of God and man]; you cannot have KING—dominion over waters, air, land etc.

5. Dominion is the end game here—the extension of the dominion of the KING in all the domain (spheres) where he has planted you

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• Fruitfulness was and continues to be the ORIGINAL and PRINCIPAL mandate• GOD intends to have children in his image & likeness who will in turn produce others in that same image of GOD, multiplying themselves and filling the earth, subduing it and exercising the dominion of the King over and within His domain

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PLANTED IN THE HOLY SPIRITBEARING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT



• As plantings of GOD or trees, where we are planted has a lot to do with the fruit we bear

QUESTION: Where are we planted and how does it affect fruit we bear?ANSWER: •When born-again we are planted near streams of water. These streams/river(s) is the Holy Spirit• This enables us to bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit which becomes ONE with our Spirit

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• Any tree [any believer] that feeds on Holy Spirit will bear the Fruit of Holy Spirit• The reason is because “he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit”—1Co 6:17 KJV.•When we and Jesus’ spirit are one, we’ll bear the fruit of the Spirit• But for oneness to prevail, we must submit to GOD• Let your roots feed on the Holy Spirit continually

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QUESTION: WHERE were you planted?ANSWER: Psa 1:3 AMP And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]. [Jer. 17:7, 8.]

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Jer 17:7-8 AMP(7) [Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is.(8)For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that

spreads out its roots by the river; and it shall not see and fear when heat comes; but its leaf shall be green. It shall not be anxious and full of care in the year of drought, nor shall it cease yielding fruit.

QUESTION: Who qualifies to be planted by these rivers?ANSWER: v.7 Anyone who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord i.e. those who are born again

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WHAT ARE THE RIVERS BY WHICH WE ARE PLANTED?

Joh 7:38-39 AMP(38) He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water.(39) But He was speaking here of the Spirit, Whom those who believed (trusted, had faith) in Him were afterward to receive. For the [Holy] Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (raised to honor).

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CONSEQUENCES OF BEING PLANTED BY THE RIVERS OF GOD—DRINKING THE HOLY GHOST1. You bear fruit in its season(you forgive when you have to!

No excuses! Gal 52. Your leaves shall not fade or wither3. Everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]4. You shall not see and fear when heat comes5. Your leaves are ever-green. 6. You shall not be anxious and full of care in the year of

drought7. You shall not cease yielding fruit—no menopause

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Joh 6:63 AMP It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the Life-giver] … The words (truths) that I have been speaking to you are spirit and life.• To partake of the Holy Ghost (i.e. to drink the Holy Ghost) is to partake of the very LIFE of GOD• True LIFE comes from only GOD• A believer whose roots drink the Holy Ghost will be filled with the very LIFE that is in GOD—making him/her evergreen and ever-lasting• If situations tap you, only Holy Ghost should flow out of you!

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MAPLE TREE TAPPED & GIVING ITS SAP

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WHEN YOU ARE TAPPED, WHAT COMES OUT

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RUBBER TREE TAPED GIVES RUBBER

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WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS•When we tap maple, we get maple syrup•When we tap rubber trees, we get rubber•When we tap you, what will be get?

2Co 4:7 KJV But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

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BEAR FRUITDO THIS WITH HASTE, DILIGENCE etc.



Eph 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be [CONTINUOUSLY FILLED] filled with the Spirit;• We are GOD’s plantings (trees of righteousness) planted by rivers (Holy Spirit) but its up to us to drink so that our sap influences our branches , leaves and we can bear fruit• Don’t only drink but get drunk on the Holy Ghost• Consciously PERMIT the Spirit to control you like alcohol (spirits) control others (Rev 3:20)• If He controls you, you have no choice but to bear His fruit—in line with His nature• Have you ever seen a mango tree struggling squeezing to bear fruit? We shouldn’t either

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• If the tree allows, the SPIRIT (what it drinks) will become ONE with it’s spirit and the tree will effortlessly bear fruit—express the values of GOD in all spheres of society• These fruit contain LIFE

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FRUIT: KINGDOM VALUES TO BE CULTIVATED

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• The fruit as listed in Gal 5:22-23 are nine (9) and we’ll discuss them next week.• Another part of the fruit is listed in 2Pe 1:8-10 and was the focus of last week’s discussions• There are overlappings in both sets in Gal 5 and 2Pet 1

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• In the Kingdom of GOD, the KING is the Executive, the Judiciary and the Legislature (law giver) (Isa 33:22)

• The King judges because righteousness and judgment are the foundations of his throne (Gen 18:25; Psa 89:14; Psa 97:2)

• JUDGEMENT can be negative or positive• When we heed his instruction to bear fruit, the judgment is positive

• When we disobey, its negative• The benefits of bearing fruit was the focus of last week’s seminar

• Some benefits have also been captured in previous slides• The concluding section of today’s seminar will capture consequences of not bearing fruit 10-May-16

CONSEQUENCES OF NOT BEARING FRUITNOT IMBIBING AND EXPRESSING GOD’S VALUES AND NATURE



• Rom 11:22 AMP Then note and appreciate the gracious kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's gracious kindness to you--provided you continue in His grace and abide in His kindness; otherwise you too will be cut off (pruned away).• What must you appreciate?1. GOD’s Kindness2. GOD’s Severity

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• Many have been disciple by Hollywood and Church-ianity—not by a personal study of GOD’s Word—building a personal relationship with the King of the universe. • It is good to appreciate the gracious kindness of GOD—but that is only a part of Him• His righteousness & justice maintains that we must also appreciate the severity of God • Severity toward those who have fallen, but God's gracious kindness to you—provided (conditioned on whether) you continue in His grace and abide in His kindness; otherwise you too will be cut off (pruned away).• His severity is that part of him which is not pleasurable but GOOD for our wellbeing 10-May-16

• Because of first Adam, we are born crooked. He is straight. His judgment (pruning) straightens us to be like him but the process of straighten is not always pleasant

• Pro 22:15 KJV Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

• When you fail to bear fruit (your primary appointment) by not allowing his Spirit in you to bear fruit, He does not (judge) throw you away but he will correct, discipline you so you can grow into greater responsibility

• If my daughter refuses to mature and become responsible, I cannot trust her with greater responsibility i.e. my car because it could end her life but does that mean I do not love her? No! I love her and because of that love, I will keep the car from her discipline her

• If you want the high purposes of GOD manifest in your life, grow up


•We are JUDGED based on our adherence to or departure from our original appointment • Joh 15:16 AMP You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you.• It is adherence to your appointment that merits answered prayers

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ARE THERE REALLY CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT BEARING FRUIT?WE ARE THE LORD’S PLANTINGS IN HIS VINEYARD• Mat 7:19 KJV Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.• Mat 3:10 KJV And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.• Joh 15:2 KJV Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

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Mat 7:13-24 AMP(13) Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and spacious and broad is the way that leads away to destruction, and many are those who are entering through it.(14) But the gate is narrow (contracted by pressure) and the way is straitened and compressed that leads away to life, and few are those who find it. [Deut. 30:19; Jer. 21:8.](15) Beware of false prophets, who come to you dressed as sheep, but inside they are devouring wolves. [Ezek. 22:27.](16) You will fully recognize them by their fruits. Do people pick grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?(17) Even so, every healthy (sound) tree bears good fruit [worthy of admiration], but the sickly (decaying, worthless) tree bears bad (worthless) fruit.(18) A good (healthy) tree cannot bear bad (worthless) fruit, nor can a bad (diseased) tree bear excellent fruit [worthy of admiration].(19) Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.(20) Therefore, you will fully know them by their fruits.(21) Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father Who is in heaven.(22) Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name?(23) And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; depart from Me, you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands]. [Ps. 6:8.](24) So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts upon them [obeying them] will be like a sensible (prudent, practical, wise) man who built his house upon the rock.

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ARE THERE REALLY CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT BEARING FRUIT?Rev 2:5 KJV Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.Rev 2:5 AMP Remember then from what heights you have fallen. Repent (change the inner man to meet God's will) and do the works you did previously [when first you knew the Lord], or else I will visit you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you change your mind and repent.The following verse shows He was speaking to His peopleRev 2:6-7 AMP Yet you have this [in your favor and to your credit]: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans [what they are doing as corrupters of the people], which I Myself also detest. (7) He who is able to hear, let him listen to and give heed to what the Spirit says to the assemblies (churches). To him who overcomes (is victorious), I will grant to eat [of the fruit] of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. [Gen. 2:9; 3:24.] 10-May-16

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Lampstand being lit by the High Priest

It’s the OIL in it that powers the flame

• Psa 18:28• Pro 20:27


WHAT IS THE LAMPSTAND?• He will take away LAMP-STAND or CANDLE-STICK. WHAT then is LAMP or CANDLE?

• It is what carries your spirit—its stand or stick• Pro 20:27 AMP The spirit of man [that factor in human

personality which proceeds immediately from God] is the LAMP of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts. [I Cor. 2:11.]

• Pro 20:27 KJV The spirit of man is the CANDLE of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

A candle without a lampstand or candle stick is abased and does not have OIL or influence

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• Psa 18:28 KJV For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.• Jesus is our High Priest. He lights our candle i.e. our spirits—but disobedience can cause us to lose our lampstand or the holder for the light

Mat 5:14-16 AMP(14) You are the LIGHT of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.(15) Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, BUT ON A LAMPSTAND, and it gives light to ALL in the house.(16) Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.10-May-16


• If he takes away our lampstand or candlestick, we cannot extend, project our light to the benefit of the world• Lampstand → Influence• If the light we are giving of is not full of the outraying of his nature, he will not project it• Take a stand and pay the price

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THANK YOU

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