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OutlinOutlinee pt. 1. Introduction: The 5 Mysteries in the Biblept. 1. Introduction: The 5 Mysteries in the Bible

pt. 2. The 1st Mystery: The Bridegroompt. 2. The 1st Mystery: The Bridegroom pt. 3. The 2nd Mystery: The Bridept. 3. The 2nd Mystery: The Bride pt. 4. Interlude: The Blindness & the Glory of Israelpt. 4. Interlude: The Blindness & the Glory of Israel pt. 5. The 3rd Mystery of Lawlessness and the 4th mystery of Godlinesspt. 5. The 3rd Mystery of Lawlessness and the 4th mystery of Godliness pt. 6. The 5th Mystery of Unity: One reconciled Bridept. 6. The 5th Mystery of Unity: One reconciled Bride pt. 7. Interlude: The Blind Spot and the Apostasy in the Churchpt. 7. Interlude: The Blind Spot and the Apostasy in the Church pt. 8. The Birthpangs of Messiah and the Glory of the Persecuted Bridept. 8. The Birthpangs of Messiah and the Glory of the Persecuted Bride pt. 9. The Apocalypse (Revealing) of the Bridegroom and the Bridept. 9. The Apocalypse (Revealing) of the Bridegroom and the Bride

2. Mystery of the Bride2. Mystery of the Bride So because Yeshua was doing these things on shabbat, the So because Yeshua was doing these things on shabbat, the

Judeans persecuted him. Yeshua said to them,Judeans persecuted him. Yeshua said to them, “ “My Father My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am is always at his work to this very day, and I too am workingworking.”.” John 5:16-17John 5:16-17

1.1. He didn’t deny he was working on shabbatHe didn’t deny he was working on shabbat2.2. He claims the Father has been at work even on shabbatHe claims the Father has been at work even on shabbat3.3. Q:Q: So then, what is lawful work on shabbat? So then, what is lawful work on shabbat? A:A: My food,” said Yeshua, “is to do the will who sent me My food,” said Yeshua, “is to do the will who sent me

and to finish his work. Do you not say, ‘Four months more and to finish his work. Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest?’ I tell you, open your eyes and look at and then the harvest?’ I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest” the fields! They are ripe for harvest” Jn 4:34-35Jn 4:34-35

What did G-D not finish at creation? What did G-D not finish at creation? The New Creation in the Bride…The New Creation in the Bride… The harvest of the sons of The harvest of the sons of

G-DG-D ““Even now he harvests the crop for eternal life”Even now he harvests the crop for eternal life” Jn 4:36Jn 4:36

The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of G-D to be The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of G-D to be revealed.revealed. Rom 8:19Rom 8:19

The Covenant of Sacrificial The Covenant of Sacrificial LoveLove

The Test of True LoveThe Test of True Love He loves me, he loves me not? He loves me, he loves me not?

It’s all about me... huh … you …?It’s all about me... huh … you …? Hide & seek = Idolatry is AdulteryHide & seek = Idolatry is Adultery Love covers a multitude of sinsLove covers a multitude of sins

The Meeting Place: To be fully knownThe Meeting Place: To be fully known Tryst (secret place) = HaMakom (sanctuary)Tryst (secret place) = HaMakom (sanctuary) House of peace (safe place): No rest, no nestHouse of peace (safe place): No rest, no nest Fear of intimacy removed, capacity for intimacy restoredFear of intimacy removed, capacity for intimacy restored

Covenant Exchange & LoyaltyCovenant Exchange & Loyalty Partake with me, partake of me: Wholly Giving and Partake with me, partake of me: Wholly Giving and

ReceivingReceiving No weapon shall prevail against you, thus says the L-RDNo weapon shall prevail against you, thus says the L-RD In sickness and in health until death do us apart? No. In sickness and in health until death do us apart? No.

Better!Better!Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has

eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. Jn Jn 6:546:54

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of G-D

The Bride’s ResponseThe Bride’s Response Faith = Knowledge born of loveFaith = Knowledge born of love

She is drawn to Him because He, the Fountain of life, draws her to Himself She is drawn to Him because He, the Fountain of life, draws her to Himself She is ravished by His gaze and enthralled by His presence She is ravished by His gaze and enthralled by His presence

““Because He first loved us”: True love is undeserved and unfathomableBecause He first loved us”: True love is undeserved and unfathomable Bridegroom of blood – Circumcision of theBridegroom of blood – Circumcision of the Ex 4:25; Jer 4:1-4;Ex 4:25; Jer 4:1-4; Php 3:3; Rom Php 3:3; Rom

2:25-292:25-29 ““The Lord is My Portion”: She chooses HimThe Lord is My Portion”: She chooses Him

True Israel: ATrue Israel: A after G-D’s ownafter G-D’s own She guards her heart against lifeless counterfeits (idols)She guards her heart against lifeless counterfeits (idols)

She prepares Herself = “zeal with knowledge” She prepares Herself = “zeal with knowledge” Jer 31:34Jer 31:34 She trusts and seeks intimacy with Him (yada) She trusts and seeks intimacy with Him (yada) Phil 3:10-11Phil 3:10-11

She delights in His voice and is washed by His Word She delights in His voice and is washed by His Word She proclaims Him worthy and follows Him (she obeys)She proclaims Him worthy and follows Him (she obeys)

She recognizes the beauty of His holiness (broken & poured out for her)She recognizes the beauty of His holiness (broken & poured out for her) He makes her holy by His word & Spirit (she is also broken and poured out)!He makes her holy by His word & Spirit (she is also broken and poured out)!

She puts on the clothes of His choosingShe puts on the clothes of His choosing Rev 19:8Rev 19:8 She grows in His likeness and bears kingdom fruit (righteous acts of the saints)She grows in His likeness and bears kingdom fruit (righteous acts of the saints)

She aligns her will to His Will = submission based on faith, hope in Him She aligns her will to His Will = submission based on faith, hope in Him Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven

She honors her bridegroom as L-RD – Your kingdom come She honors her bridegroom as L-RD – Your kingdom come Psalm 45:11Psalm 45:11 She welcomes and yearns for His kingship over the kingdomShe welcomes and yearns for His kingship over the kingdom

She shares in His Name “Lord of Righteousness” She shares in His Name “Lord of Righteousness” Jer 23:6 - Jer 33:16Jer 23:6 - Jer 33:16 She as a city and a people takes on the attributes of her KingShe as a city and a people takes on the attributes of her King

I am not loved by G-D because I am valuable. I am valuable because I am I am not loved by G-D because I am valuable. I am valuable because I am loved by G-Dloved by G-D

G-D for USG-D for USWhat, then, shall we say in response to this?What, then, shall we say in response to this?

1.1. If G-D is for us, who can be against us?If G-D is for us, who can be against us?2.2. He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how all—how

will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 3.3. Who will bring any charge against those whom G-D has chosen? Who will bring any charge against those whom G-D has chosen? 4.4. It is G-D who justifies. It is G-D who justifies. Who is he that condemns?Who is he that condemns? 5.5. Messiah Yeshua, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—Messiah Yeshua, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—

is at the right hand of G-D and is also interceding for us. is at the right hand of G-D and is also interceding for us. Who shall Who shall separate us from the love of Messiah? separate us from the love of Messiah?

6.6. Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.

7.7. ““No, in all these things we are No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him more than conquerors through him who loved uswho loved us. For I am convinced that . For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Messiah will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Messiah Yeshua our L-RD.Yeshua our L-RD.

Rom 8:31-39Rom 8:31-39

G-D in UsG-D in Us Our Identity: “In Messiah”Our Identity: “In Messiah”

““Whoever eats my Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as and I in him. Just as the living Father sent the living Father sent me and I live because me and I live because of the Father, so the of the Father, so the one who feeds on me one who feeds on me will live because of will live because of me.”me.” John 6:56-57John 6:56-57

• Look at what people Look at what people become and you see the become and you see the character of their g-dcharacter of their g-d

• We can’t live for Messiah We can’t live for Messiah unless we abide in Messiahunless we abide in Messiah

Our Destiny: Our Destiny: “for Messiah”“for Messiah”

“… “… Messiah loved the church and gave himself up for Messiah loved the church and gave himself up for her her to make her holyto make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water , cleansing her by the washing with water

through the word, and through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant churchto present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or , without stain or

wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless” wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless” Eph Eph 5:26-275:26-27

Once identity is clear, so is calling Once identity is clear, so is calling (for such a time as this)(for such a time as this)

Messiah’s: to be the light of the world Messiah’s: to be the light of the world John 9:5John 9:5 Bride’s: to be the light to the world Bride’s: to be the light to the world Mt 5:14-15Mt 5:14-15

And our inheritance which is also in MessiahAnd our inheritance which is also in Messiah New life in the eternal kingdomNew life in the eternal kingdom Assist as servants in His eternal reignAssist as servants in His eternal reign

Esther is the type of the first hidden then revealed bride who glorifies the bridegroomEsther is the type of the first hidden then revealed bride who glorifies the bridegroom

Being Fully Known Being Fully Known

G-D in G-D in USUS

G-D for G-D for USUS

We for G-We for G-DD

We in G-We in G-DD

Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully

known. known.

1 Cor 13:121 Cor 13:12

Only if you are fully known can you be fully Only if you are fully known can you be fully loved…loved…

The World: The Bride Emerges…The World: The Bride Emerges…

To be an example to the nations of His righteous kingdomTo be an example to the nations of His righteous kingdom He allows, sets & removes rulers to exercise justiceHe allows, sets & removes rulers to exercise justice Rom 13:1-7; Dan 2:21Rom 13:1-7; Dan 2:21 World peace comes through G-D’s Law & nations embracing MessiahWorld peace comes through G-D’s Law & nations embracing Messiah Is 2:2-4; 9:6-7Is 2:2-4; 9:6-7

He fashions the shapes & destinies of nations but warns them firstHe fashions the shapes & destinies of nations but warns them first Like a potterLike a potter Jer 18:7-10; Prov 21:1; 1 Sam 20:9Jer 18:7-10; Prov 21:1; 1 Sam 20:9 He allows wicked rulersHe allows wicked rulers Jer 27:6; 1 Kgs 12:15; John 19:10Jer 27:6; 1 Kgs 12:15; John 19:10

He planted the seed of “theocracy” in ZionHe planted the seed of “theocracy” in Zion He set one nation above the others to be their G-D & King He set one nation above the others to be their G-D & King Dt 26:19Dt 26:19 David calls all Israel & nations to praise the L-RD David calls all Israel & nations to praise the L-RD Ps 67:2-4; 108:3Ps 67:2-4; 108:3 Eternal kingship promised to a descendant of David Eternal kingship promised to a descendant of David 1 Chr 17:11-141 Chr 17:11-14 He exercises perfect justice and mercy, fulfills all hope He exercises perfect justice and mercy, fulfills all hope John 5:19John 5:19 In Zion, He is enthroned as the Great King foreverIn Zion, He is enthroned as the Great King forever Dt 12:5; Ps 9:11; 1 Chr 22; Dt 12:5; Ps 9:11; 1 Chr 22;

2 Chr 2:5; 2 Chr 5:13-2 Chr 6; Is 18:7; 2 Chr 20:5; 2 Kings 19:15 2 Chr 2:5; 2 Chr 5:13-2 Chr 6; Is 18:7; 2 Chr 20:5; 2 Kings 19:15 G-D has stripped all rulers of their final authority, except His SonG-D has stripped all rulers of their final authority, except His Son

““Kiss the Son, lest He be angry” Kiss the Son, lest He be angry” Psalm 2; Is 11:3-5; Is 14:5-11; Is 42:3-4Psalm 2; Is 11:3-5; Is 14:5-11; Is 42:3-4 The Spiritual destiny of a nation is carried by the remnant of believers within that The Spiritual destiny of a nation is carried by the remnant of believers within that

nationnation Remnants submit for the Lord’s sake until His Kingdom comes Remnants submit for the Lord’s sake until His Kingdom comes 1 Pet 2:13-141 Pet 2:13-14 Every knee shall bow before the King of KingsEvery knee shall bow before the King of Kings Rev 19:11-16; Rev 21:23-27Rev 19:11-16; Rev 21:23-27

He will shake all the nations & bring them in for judgmentHe will shake all the nations & bring them in for judgment In the valley of Jehoshaphat In the valley of Jehoshaphat Is 2:4; Hag 2:6-7; Joel 3:2,12; Heb 12:26-29Is 2:4; Hag 2:6-7; Joel 3:2,12; Heb 12:26-29 Remnants of all nations will worship King Messiah, enthroned in Zion Remnants of all nations will worship King Messiah, enthroned in Zion Zec 14; Is Zec 14; Is

61:1161:11

A King is nothing without His kingdom, His A King is nothing without His kingdom, His people, His willing servants, His bride!people, His willing servants, His bride!

Israel’s History Rocks & RollsIsrael’s History Rocks & RollsA Jewish Love Story (2)A Jewish Love Story (2)

Gan Eden: A Holy Creative DesireGan Eden: A Holy Creative Desire Bridegroom & bride predestined from the foundation of the worldBridegroom & bride predestined from the foundation of the world To walk with G-D, not hide from him To walk with G-D, not hide from him

The L-RD’s Desire for His Bride in hidingThe L-RD’s Desire for His Bride in hiding From seeding faith at Mamre to oaks of righteousness in Zion From seeding faith at Mamre to oaks of righteousness in Zion Gen 18; Is 61:2-3Gen 18; Is 61:2-3 Shavuot: Test & Betrothal at Sinai Shavuot: Test & Betrothal at Sinai →→ “My portion is in My people” “My portion is in My people” Dt 32:9Dt 32:9 Israel, the chosen Bride: I will be your G-D, you will be my people, my treasured Israel, the chosen Bride: I will be your G-D, you will be my people, my treasured

possession a nation of priests possession a nation of priests Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6, 14:2, 26:18; Ps 135:4; Mal 3:17Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6, 14:2, 26:18; Ps 135:4; Mal 3:17 A Rocky Betrothal: The Unfaithful Bride cast away… will be A Rocky Betrothal: The Unfaithful Bride cast away… will be

restoredrestored The Bride’s troubled origins and prostitution The Bride’s troubled origins and prostitution Ezekiel 16, 23Ezekiel 16, 23 He espouses & woos her: Provoking her to jealousy He espouses & woos her: Provoking her to jealousy Hosea 1:1-Hosea 1:1-1010, Hosea 2:, Hosea 2:18-2318-23 Exile: is she given a certificate of divorce? Exile: is she given a certificate of divorce? Ez 20:32-34; 22:1-4,13-16: Jer 3:1-11Ez 20:32-34; 22:1-4,13-16: Jer 3:1-11 Come out of her my people, only repent, and I will your husband again Come out of her my people, only repent, and I will your husband again Jer 3:14Jer 3:14 He is faithful in spite of her unfaithfulness He is faithful in spite of her unfaithfulness Jer 3:14-18 Jer 3:14-18

Betrothal Sealed with the Bride price: The Bride Cleansed at Betrothal Sealed with the Bride price: The Bride Cleansed at PesachPesach The pregnant virgin bride who was no whore The pregnant virgin bride who was no whore Luke 1:35Luke 1:35 "How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time "How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time

will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. Matt Matt 9:159:15

The Bridegroom pays the ultimate bride price in a covenant of sacrificial loveThe Bridegroom pays the ultimate bride price in a covenant of sacrificial love

But for both houses of Israel he will be a stone that causes men to But for both houses of Israel he will be a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.stumble and a rock that makes them fall. Isaiah 8:14; Ps 118:22Isaiah 8:14; Ps 118:22

Bride Divided, Bride Divorced?Bride Divided, Bride Divorced?

Jacob’s blessingsJacob’s blessings Davidic Kingdom Davidic Kingdom

DividedDivided Both divorce and exile Both divorce and exile

are temporaryare temporary Exile & Return (seed Exile & Return (seed

somewhat preserved)somewhat preserved) ““The stone the builders The stone the builders

rejected has become the rejected has become the capstone”capstone” Ps 118:22Ps 118:22

Scattered through Scattered through nations (mixed seed)nations (mixed seed)

Visible Jews as Visible Jews as scapegoatscapegoat

Two sticks reconciledTwo sticks reconciled

Double blessingBirthrightBirthright

Israel Israel DivorceDivorce

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JudahJudahExileExiledd

Scattered Scattered (mixed (mixed seed)seed)

Scattered (but

visible)

Regathered As Regathered As OneOne

Resurrected Bridegroom has lawfully betrothed Israel so the Jewish bride’s Resurrected Bridegroom has lawfully betrothed Israel so the Jewish bride’s offspring among Gentiles is a legitimate graft & the natural olive branch can offspring among Gentiles is a legitimate graft & the natural olive branch can

be regrafted!be regrafted!

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JudahJudah & & Joseph, Joseph, JewsJews & & JoesJoes

The Prodigal BrideThe Prodigal BrideIsrael’s Destiny Reshaped in YeshuaIsrael’s Destiny Reshaped in Yeshua

The self-righteous application of “separation unto holiness”…The self-righteous application of “separation unto holiness”… PhariseesPharisees: clubs of Chaverim “law keepers”: clubs of Chaverim “law keepers” Am Ha-AretzAm Ha-Aretz: the rabble “law breakers”: the rabble “law breakers”

… … Prevents G-D’s offer of redemption and inclusionPrevents G-D’s offer of redemption and inclusion To sinnersTo sinners (those who need it the most) (those who need it the most) To self-righteousTo self-righteous (unaware of their own need for repentance) (unaware of their own need for repentance)

Yeshua the Bridegroom associates publically with sinnersYeshua the Bridegroom associates publically with sinners He did not join the chaverim He did not join the chaverim He was accused of “welcoming sinners & eating with them” He was accused of “welcoming sinners & eating with them” Luke 15:1Luke 15:1

Nature of repentance = All the lost have to do is accept “being found”Nature of repentance = All the lost have to do is accept “being found” 3 parables of true repentance: Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son3 parables of true repentance: Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son Prodigal’s return is still self-serving: he abandons all schemes to redeem himself by Prodigal’s return is still self-serving: he abandons all schemes to redeem himself by

becoming a hired servantbecoming a hired servant Lev 25:35-41Lev 25:35-41 Costly Love in an Honor/Shame-Based SocietyCostly Love in an Honor/Shame-Based Society

The only active agent of repentance is G-D, whose love is measured in costly sacrificeThe only active agent of repentance is G-D, whose love is measured in costly sacrifice (Father shames Himself in public before the townspeople perform the kasatza “cutting off” (Father shames Himself in public before the townspeople perform the kasatza “cutting off” ceremony)ceremony)

““I am not worthy to be called your son”I am not worthy to be called your son” Luke 15:21 in context: v. 18-22Luke 15:21 in context: v. 18-22 Deemed worthy to enter freely into reconciliation as a son, and not as one who owes Deemed worthy to enter freely into reconciliation as a son, and not as one who owes

anythinganything True repentance is realizing our fundamental predicament is not having broken the law, but True repentance is realizing our fundamental predicament is not having broken the law, but

having broken fellowship with G-Dhaving broken fellowship with G-D The Older son and “those who need no repentance”The Older son and “those who need no repentance”

More rejoicing in heaven over 1 who repents than 99 who don’tMore rejoicing in heaven over 1 who repents than 99 who don’t Luke 15:7: Ezk 14:11-16Luke 15:7: Ezk 14:11-16 Eldest’s unforgiving Eldest’s unforgiving : willing to break fellowship with his father because mercy was : willing to break fellowship with his father because mercy was

granted without cost to the prodigalgranted without cost to the prodigal Is 57:15,19Is 57:15,19 Repentance is utterly the work of the L-RD: come out, LET YOURSELF BE FOUND! Repentance is utterly the work of the L-RD: come out, LET YOURSELF BE FOUND!

So that I may gain Messiah and be found in Him So that I may gain Messiah and be found in Him Philippians 3:8-10Philippians 3:8-10

The Father humbled Himself to find his lost son! He gives The Father humbled Himself to find his lost son! He gives the prodigal the best robe, a signet ring andthe prodigal the best robe, a signet ring and sandals for his

feet!

The Drama of Messianic Church HistoryThe Drama of Messianic Church HistoryA Jewish Love Story (3)A Jewish Love Story (3)

I go and prepare a mansion for you (Firstfruits)I go and prepare a mansion for you (Firstfruits) Predestined as wife for the bridegroom from the foundation of the worldPredestined as wife for the bridegroom from the foundation of the world Predestined as g-dly offspring for the Father from the foundation of the Predestined as g-dly offspring for the Father from the foundation of the

worldworld For eternal life and intimacy with the L-RDFor eternal life and intimacy with the L-RD My sister my Bride (Sarah, Rebecca, Song of Songs)My sister my Bride (Sarah, Rebecca, Song of Songs)

I will build up my Bride (Shavuot)I will build up my Bride (Shavuot) I will write my law in your heartI will write my law in your heart I will equip you I will equip you I will prune you so you may bear fruitI will prune you so you may bear fruit

I will not leave you like orphans (Time of Gentiles)I will not leave you like orphans (Time of Gentiles) I will send the Comforter who will guard, guide and remind you of me I will send the Comforter who will guard, guide and remind you of me

(chaperon)(chaperon) My peace I give to you not as the world gives: In this world, you will My peace I give to you not as the world gives: In this world, you will

have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the worldhave trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you

may be also (as nothing can separate us)may be also (as nothing can separate us) Prepare yourself for the wedding feast (Sukkot)Prepare yourself for the wedding feast (Sukkot)

Send out My invitation to the whole worldSend out My invitation to the whole world Stay awake and watch for MeStay awake and watch for Me I will judge those who persecute you because of MeI will judge those who persecute you because of Me

The Mystery of The Mystery of Esther Esther G-D’s Prophetic Plan G-D’s Prophetic Plan

II Xerxes (The heavenly King or G-d) desired to Xerxes (The heavenly King or G-d) desired to show his glory through Vashti’s beauty to the show his glory through Vashti’s beauty to the sinning world.sinning world.

Vashti (Israel) refused to hear his voice and be a Vashti (Israel) refused to hear his voice and be a vehicle of his glory. Embroiled in hostessing the vehicle of his glory. Embroiled in hostessing the wives’ banquet, she placed her immediate wives’ banquet, she placed her immediate concerns and activities above the King’s concerns and activities above the King’s command.command.

A lot of religious activity and tradition has been A lot of religious activity and tradition has been more important to Israel than a serene more important to Israel than a serene relationship with her eternal King (erecting the relationship with her eternal King (erecting the fence of Torah) and than her mission to the lost fence of Torah) and than her mission to the lost sinners.sinners.

A new queen is sought by the King who will A new queen is sought by the King who will display the qualities of obedience Vashti was display the qualities of obedience Vashti was lacking. An invitation to the banquet is given to lacking. An invitation to the banquet is given to all nations.all nations.

Esther, a remnant of Israel displays the qualities Esther, a remnant of Israel displays the qualities that the King’s chamberlain Heggai (Holy Spirit) that the King’s chamberlain Heggai (Holy Spirit) knows the King is looking for. knows the King is looking for.

Groomed from birth by Mordecai (the Son) Groomed from birth by Mordecai (the Son) Hadassah keeps her Jewish identity hidden, is Hadassah keeps her Jewish identity hidden, is renamed Esther. During her time of preparation, renamed Esther. During her time of preparation, she selects those things that Heggai approves as she selects those things that Heggai approves as appropriate for her entrance into the King’s appropriate for her entrance into the King’s chambers.chambers.

Esther, an orphan, remembers she is redeemed Esther, an orphan, remembers she is redeemed by Mordecai, and displays the qualities the King by Mordecai, and displays the qualities the King looks for thus pleasing him, but she keeps her looks for thus pleasing him, but she keeps her Jewish identity secret as promised to Mordecai. Jewish identity secret as promised to Mordecai.

Similarly the true church remembers she was Similarly the true church remembers she was purchased from a life of sin and given eternal life. purchased from a life of sin and given eternal life.

The Mystery of The Mystery of Esther Esther G-D’s Prophetic Plan G-D’s Prophetic Plan

IIII The King bethrothes her in a New Covenant that The King bethrothes her in a New Covenant that builds His bride in the Holy spirit (7 eyes: Presence, builds His bride in the Holy spirit (7 eyes: Presence, Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Might, Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Might, Knowledge, Fear of the L-RD) by writing the Law in her heart.Fear of the L-RD) by writing the Law in her heart.

This represents the New Covenant bride born of This represents the New Covenant bride born of those built up by Yeshua, her Redeemer and guided those built up by Yeshua, her Redeemer and guided by the Holy Spirit. Esther represents the church by the Holy Spirit. Esther represents the church whose name and identity seems to be gentile for a whose name and identity seems to be gentile for a while. while.

Mordecai sits by the king’s gate and discovers a plot Mordecai sits by the king’s gate and discovers a plot against the king. With Esther’s help, the plot is made against the king. With Esther’s help, the plot is made known to the King and foiled.known to the King and foiled.

Teresh and Bigthan’s plot typifies the ancient Teresh and Bigthan’s plot typifies the ancient conspiracy that challenges God’s sovereignty in the conspiracy that challenges God’s sovereignty in the earthly and spiritual realms by substituting human earthly and spiritual realms by substituting human political & religious systems that deny G-D’s political & religious systems that deny G-D’s existence and G-D’s Law. existence and G-D’s Law.

Yeshua by his death and resurrection and the Yeshua by his death and resurrection and the triumph of the church over the ancient pagan triumph of the church over the ancient pagan Empires exposed and foiled the plot forever.Empires exposed and foiled the plot forever.

In the end of days, there is final effort to set up a In the end of days, there is final effort to set up a world government & a world religion where G-d is world government & a world religion where G-d is dethroned and replaced by man, proclaiming himself dethroned and replaced by man, proclaiming himself G-D.G-D.

Haman represents Satan who accuses the brethren Haman represents Satan who accuses the brethren before the heavenly throne and is angered that before the heavenly throne and is angered that Yeshua who is sitting at G-D’s right hand never rises Yeshua who is sitting at G-D’s right hand never rises in his presence just as Mordecai refuses to bow in his presence just as Mordecai refuses to bow before Haman. before Haman.

The Mystery of The Mystery of Esther Esther G-D’s Prophetic Plan G-D’s Prophetic Plan

IIIIII Haman receives the King’s seal and issues Haman receives the King’s seal and issues

a decree to destroy the Jews as the a decree to destroy the Jews as the Antichrist will try to destroy all Jews & Antichrist will try to destroy all Jews & Christians in the days of Jacob’s trouble. Christians in the days of Jacob’s trouble.

Mordecai warns Esther she has come to Mordecai warns Esther she has come to royalty for such a time as this and she royalty for such a time as this and she enters the throne room with her petition enters the throne room with her petition after 2 days (2000 years) of fasting and after 2 days (2000 years) of fasting and praying. She invites the king & Haman to a praying. She invites the king & Haman to a banquet, then delays her request until the banquet, then delays her request until the next day. next day.

The king remembers he has not rewarded The king remembers he has not rewarded Mordecai for foiling the plot againd Him. Mordecai for foiling the plot againd Him. After 2000 years, as the Antichrist sets up After 2000 years, as the Antichrist sets up his New World Order and decrees death to his New World Order and decrees death to Israel, G-D remembers it is time for Yeshua Israel, G-D remembers it is time for Yeshua to don His royal robes (his reward).to don His royal robes (his reward).

Just as Haman’s scaffold is raised for Just as Haman’s scaffold is raised for Mordecai, and the edict of genocide for the Mordecai, and the edict of genocide for the Jews has gone out, so the New World order Jews has gone out, so the New World order is rising swiftly with its anti-G-D message. is rising swiftly with its anti-G-D message. Yet he thinks he has not lost favor when he Yet he thinks he has not lost favor when he is summoned to Esther’s 2is summoned to Esther’s 2ndnd banquet. banquet.

Swiftly the tables are turned as Esther Swiftly the tables are turned as Esther reveals her Jewish identity and exposes reveals her Jewish identity and exposes Haman, who begs for mercy. The king Haman, who begs for mercy. The king turns away for a moment then sees him turns away for a moment then sees him seducing her and condemns him to his own seducing her and condemns him to his own gallows.gallows.

The Mystery of The Mystery of Esther Esther G-D’s Prophetic Plan G-D’s Prophetic Plan

IVIV The bride is made ready when the church The bride is made ready when the church is aware of her Jewish roots and Israel is is aware of her Jewish roots and Israel is aware of her gentile offspring in Messiah. aware of her gentile offspring in Messiah. She then points to the Antichrist before She then points to the Antichrist before the King of the universe, “He is the man the King of the universe, “He is the man who decrees death to me and my people.” who decrees death to me and my people.”

Satan is expelled from the throne room, Satan is expelled from the throne room, infuriated knowing he only has a short infuriated knowing he only has a short time. Heaven rejoices at the exposure of time. Heaven rejoices at the exposure of the plot and grieves for the inhabitants of the plot and grieves for the inhabitants of earth. earth. Rev 12:12Rev 12:12

The Great Tribulation is cut short for the The Great Tribulation is cut short for the sake of the elect as Esther and her people sake of the elect as Esther and her people are rescued (raptured) and the Bridegroom are rescued (raptured) and the Bridegroom descends to exact vengeance upon her descends to exact vengeance upon her enemies. enemies.

Israel is allowed to defend herself in that Israel is allowed to defend herself in that day and 1/3 will survive and none will day and 1/3 will survive and none will prevail against them. The World Order is prevail against them. The World Order is defeated as the fear of Israel overtakes defeated as the fear of Israel overtakes allrulers and principalities allrulers and principalities Esther 9:2-3;Esther 9:2-3; Zec Zec 14:19314:193

The scepter is extended again to Esther as The scepter is extended again to Esther as she co-rules with the Messiah in the true she co-rules with the Messiah in the true New World Order, the Bridegroom’s New World Order, the Bridegroom’s Millennial Kingdom inaugurated by the Millennial Kingdom inaugurated by the Lamb’s Wedding Banquet descended from Lamb’s Wedding Banquet descended from heaven on the foremost of all mountains on heaven on the foremost of all mountains on earth in Zion.earth in Zion.

Names of the Names of the BrideBride

Segullah (My own possession)Segullah (My own possession) My Sanctuary (mamlechet My Sanctuary (mamlechet

kohanim vgoy kadosh)kohanim vgoy kadosh) Temple of the SpiritTemple of the Spirit My BelovedMy Beloved People of G-D: My flock, my People of G-D: My flock, my

people people Faithful Remnant(s)Faithful Remnant(s) Israel (Overcomer)Israel (Overcomer) ““Desired One” HepzibahDesired One” Hepzibah Jerusalem (Zion), city of truthJerusalem (Zion), city of truth City on a Hill, salt & lightCity on a Hill, salt & light My Body (given for you) My Body (given for you) My Kehilah (Church)My Kehilah (Church) New EveNew Eve New Creation (G-dly offspring)New Creation (G-dly offspring) New Jerusalem New Jerusalem Rev 21:9-14Rev 21:9-14

The names of the redeemed are in the Lamb’s Book The names of the redeemed are in the Lamb’s Book of Lifeof Life

M M E E S S S S I I A A N N I I CC

R R EEM M N N A A NNT T SS

The bride is composed of remnants who do not idolize their own doctrines or The bride is composed of remnants who do not idolize their own doctrines or nations, who do not become legalistic heresy hunters, chauvinistic patriots or nations, who do not become legalistic heresy hunters, chauvinistic patriots or

racists.racists.

Brides of Brides of Christ?Christ? The Bride of Messiah is not woman The Bride of Messiah is not woman

Title “brides of Christ” misappropriatedTitle “brides of Christ” misappropriated By nunsBy nuns By Pentecostal cult (Åsa Waldau)By Pentecostal cult (Åsa Waldau)

The Bride of Messiah is a corporate The Bride of Messiah is a corporate bodybody

Submitted to the head which is the Submitted to the head which is the BridegroomBridegroom

Offspring of Messiah is the church Offspring of Messiah is the church grafted into Israel grafted into Israel

The church is born of His Word come The church is born of His Word come out of Zion out of Zion

Name of Bride is Zion, the place Name of Bride is Zion, the place where His word is plantedwhere His word is planted

Zion is also the people in whose Zion is also the people in whose heart the Law is writtenheart the Law is written

The L-RD will dwell among His people The L-RD will dwell among His people The Body is a new Creation The Body is a new Creation Grafted into the Root (Holy One of Grafted into the Root (Holy One of

Israel) Israel) Transformed (circumcision of the Transformed (circumcision of the

heart = mystery of godliness)heart = mystery of godliness) Made One (echad = mystery of Made One (echad = mystery of

reconciliation)reconciliation)

Israel the OvercomerIsrael the OvercomerThe Bride is Transformed & The Bride is Transformed & RRenamedenamed

From Jacob to IsraelFrom Jacob to Israel Jacob the “deceiver” tried to “help” G-DJacob the “deceiver” tried to “help” G-D The usurper in us = face we show the worldThe usurper in us = face we show the world But face to face alone with G-D…But face to face alone with G-D… = Honest Fight: No more tricks & games= Honest Fight: No more tricks & games He has/is the Last Word.He has/is the Last Word. We win only when He winsWe win only when He wins Expect a test of truth beyond past liesExpect a test of truth beyond past lies Don’t quit without asking for blessingDon’t quit without asking for blessing Honest Blessing → Honest Name Honest Blessing → Honest Name New Name: Israel the “overcomer” New Name: Israel the “overcomer” Gen 32:28Gen 32:28 Jacob is overcoming with, not against, G-D & Jacob is overcoming with, not against, G-D &

menmen Face we try to hide = Face G-D wants to lift upFace we try to hide = Face G-D wants to lift up G-D covers our face with truth, not flatteryG-D covers our face with truth, not flattery Persistence Persistence withwith G-D means no compromise G-D means no compromise It earns protection and power with G-D & menIt earns protection and power with G-D & men If He is for us, Who can be against us?If He is for us, Who can be against us? Unlike Esau, Jacob was a peacemaker Unlike Esau, Jacob was a peacemaker

Gen 27:39-40; Mt 5:9; Jas 3:18Gen 27:39-40; Mt 5:9; Jas 3:18

In Messiah YeshuaIn Messiah Yeshua Fight the clean fight of faith Fight the clean fight of faith Reward Reward = A New Name only between You & G-D= A New Name only between You & G-D

In this world you will have trouble… But take heart! I have overcome In this world you will have trouble… But take heart! I have overcome the world.the world.

Who are you fighting? Flesh and blood? The devil?Who are you fighting? Flesh and blood? The devil? Or G-D Or G-D Himself?Himself?

With Joy The Bride Will Draw With Joy The Bride Will Draw From The Well of YeshuaFrom The Well of Yeshua

““With joy you will draw water With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation”from the wells of salvation” Is Is 12:312:3

Joyful labor:Joyful labor: Are we drawing Are we drawing waters to give others freely and waters to give others freely and joyfully? joyfully?

Moses, Rebecca, Jacob drew Moses, Rebecca, Jacob drew waters to give freely for others’ waters to give freely for others’ sheep or camel and were soon sheep or camel and were soon rewarded with a spouse!rewarded with a spouse!

The Fountain of Living Waters is The Fountain of Living Waters is forsaken for broken cisterns forsaken for broken cisterns Jer 2:13Jer 2:13

The Samaritan woman who had The Samaritan woman who had lived with 5 men draws from lived with 5 men draws from Jacob’s well for Messiah Jacob’s well for Messiah Jn 4:4-42Jn 4:4-42

Promised Waters Promised Waters Is 55:1; 44:3; Jn Is 55:1; 44:3; Jn 7: 37-39; Rev 7:17; 21:6; 22:1,177: 37-39; Rev 7:17; 21:6; 22:1,17

Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal lifegive him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life Jn Jn

4:144:14

The Hidden BrideThe Hidden Bride

Samuel’s circuitSamuel’s circuit

Beth-Beth-ElEl

GilgaGilgall

MizpeMizpehh

RamahRamah““Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you

died, and your life is now hidden with Messiah in G-D. When died, and your life is now hidden with Messiah in G-D. When Messiah, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Messiah, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with

him in glory.”him in glory.” Col 3:2-4Col 3:2-4

The Garments of The Garments of SalvationSalvation

Naked we come into this worldNaked we come into this world Swaddling infant in bands of linen (Ez 16:4-5)Swaddling infant in bands of linen (Ez 16:4-5)

Naked we go out of this world Naked we go out of this world Wrapping corpse in bands of linen (Jn 11:33-34) Wrapping corpse in bands of linen (Jn 11:33-34)

Isaiah 61:10Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the LORD; I delight greatly in the LORD;

my soul rejoices in my God. my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, (Is as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, (Is 59:17)59:17)and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Revelation 19:8Revelation 19:8 Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to

wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints) the saints)

Four Tasks for the Faithful Four Tasks for the Faithful BrideBride

1.1. Discipleship MandateDiscipleship Mandate RRestore covenant relationshipsestore covenant relationships Live the Messianic kingdom ruleLive the Messianic kingdom rule Be light and salt & reflect Messiah (yada yada Be light and salt & reflect Messiah (yada yada

yada)yada)

2.2. Stewardship MandateStewardship Mandate Equipped & pruned to bear fruitEquipped & pruned to bear fruit Manage the Messianic kingdom resourcesManage the Messianic kingdom resources Practice servant leadership in His housePractice servant leadership in His house

3.3. Prophetic (Missionary) MandateProphetic (Missionary) Mandate Ambassadors of the King out of Zion to the worldAmbassadors of the King out of Zion to the world Announce the good news of the Messianic Announce the good news of the Messianic

KingdomKingdom Join in the harvest while there is still timeJoin in the harvest while there is still time

4.4. Priestly (Spiritual Warfare) MandatePriestly (Spiritual Warfare) Mandate Royal Priesthood of Believers intercedesRoyal Priesthood of Believers intercedes Proclaims the Messianic victory (acceptable Proclaims the Messianic victory (acceptable

sacrifice)sacrifice) Brings kingdom light where darkness reignedBrings kingdom light where darkness reigned

The Trousseau: Properly dressed, the bride can accomplish The Trousseau: Properly dressed, the bride can accomplish all tasksall tasks

G-D, The Great KingG-D, The Great King

KingsKings

PeoplePeople

PriestsPriests ProphetsProphets

MediationMediation MessageMessage

Three Offices: Priest-King-ProphetThree Offices: Priest-King-Prophet(Three branches: Judiciary-Executive-Legislative)(Three branches: Judiciary-Executive-Legislative)

Represent men Represent men before G-D before G-D

Represent G-D Represent G-D before menbefore men

Royal Royal Priesthood of Priesthood of

believersbelievers

Emissaries of Emissaries of the Gospelthe Gospel

Interpret LawInterpret Law Make Make LawLaw

Execute Execute justice?justice?

1.1. Discipleship Mandate: “Follow Me”Discipleship Mandate: “Follow Me”Restoring Covenant RelationshipsRestoring Covenant Relationships

Rules – Relationship = RebellionRules – Relationship = Rebellion Covenant relations: Intimacy with Father regardless of earthly upbringingCovenant relations: Intimacy with Father regardless of earthly upbringing Ps 27:10; Heb 7:3Ps 27:10; Heb 7:3 Trust & Love: Can a father entrust himself to the children he loves? No.Trust & Love: Can a father entrust himself to the children he loves? No. John 2:24-25; Mt 7:6John 2:24-25; Mt 7:6

Mentoring Disciples = Grooming Friendship for TrustworthinessMentoring Disciples = Grooming Friendship for Trustworthiness First speak to theirFirst speak to their with words of wisdom & correction with words of wisdom & correction Then allow them freedom within limitations to make choicesThen allow them freedom within limitations to make choices Lk 19:17; Mt 25:23Lk 19:17; Mt 25:23 Consistency breeds trust & protects the rest of the flock: Discipline without delayConsistency breeds trust & protects the rest of the flock: Discipline without delay Ecc 8:11Ecc 8:11

Patience Persuades …Patience Persuades … Discretion Overlooks OffensesDiscretion Overlooks Offenses Changes take timeChanges take time 1 Th 5:14 ; Luke 13: 8-9; Prov 25:151 Th 5:14 ; Luke 13: 8-9; Prov 25:15 Changes begin with selfChanges begin with self Mat 7:1-5; 1 Cor 11:31; 2 Cor 13:5Mat 7:1-5; 1 Cor 11:31; 2 Cor 13:5 Slow to angerSlow to anger Prov 19:11; Pr 11:13; 17:9; Prov 16:32Prov 19:11; Pr 11:13; 17:9; Prov 16:32 Let G-D avengeLet G-D avenge Dt 32:35-36; Rom 12:19; 1 Th 4:6; Heb 10:30; Mt 5:41-42Dt 32:35-36; Rom 12:19; 1 Th 4:6; Heb 10:30; Mt 5:41-42

Gentle Confrontation Aims for Heartfelt ConfessionGentle Confrontation Aims for Heartfelt Confession First confront in private face to face in order to preserve honor First confront in private face to face in order to preserve honor Matt 18:15-17Matt 18:15-17 Taking responsibility overcomes blame-shifting (1% = 100% my fault) Taking responsibility overcomes blame-shifting (1% = 100% my fault) Jas 2:10Jas 2:10 Don’t let focus on technicality divert from basic issue: Don’t let focus on technicality divert from basic issue: attitude, motive attitude, motive Is 6:10; Jas 3:13-17Is 6:10; Jas 3:13-17

Reconciliation Rests on the Ability to Ask, Extend & Receive ForgivenessReconciliation Rests on the Ability to Ask, Extend & Receive Forgiveness Accept rebuke = swallow pride to discern good intent. Forgive = choose love over Accept rebuke = swallow pride to discern good intent. Forgive = choose love over

resentmentresentment Only the one sinned against can forgive, but knowing the full forgiveness from God enables Only the one sinned against can forgive, but knowing the full forgiveness from God enables

releaserelease Proof of Proof of Repentance is in Efforts at Restitution Repentance is in Efforts at Restitution

Restoration requires tactRestoration requires tact Lev 19:17-18; 1 Cor 13:4; Pr 21:22; Matt 5:23-24Lev 19:17-18; 1 Cor 13:4; Pr 21:22; Matt 5:23-24 When making amends is not possible, full When making amends is not possible, full repentance + humble acts of selfless service repentance + humble acts of selfless service

helphelp Leave Ultimate Resolution to G-DLeave Ultimate Resolution to G-D

‘‘Let G-D judge between you and me’ Let G-D judge between you and me’ Gen 16:5; 31:43-50; 1 Sam 20:23,42; 1 Sam 24: 12-15Gen 16:5; 31:43-50; 1 Sam 20:23,42; 1 Sam 24: 12-15 G-D’s promise: All who turn their G-D’s promise: All who turn their to Him will be perfected in faith, sanctified & vindicatedto Him will be perfected in faith, sanctified & vindicated

In full covenant partnership with the Father, the In full covenant partnership with the Father, the Bridegroom repairs broken walls and restores the bride Bridegroom repairs broken walls and restores the bride

to wholenessto wholeness

2. Stewardship Mandate2. Stewardship Mandate

We all have dreams & ambitionsWe all have dreams & ambitions ““A dream … depends in part on the action of the A dream … depends in part on the action of the

dreamerdreamer”” We are fully equipped. Gifts submitted to G-D = True We are fully equipped. Gifts submitted to G-D = True

charisma → produces character → True character is charisma → produces character → True character is evidenced by fruit of Spiritevidenced by fruit of Spirit

Grow in discernment & wisdomGrow in discernment & wisdom The L-RD can empower for public service & influence in The L-RD can empower for public service & influence in

ways that exceed one’s educationways that exceed one’s education We need the Spirit of G-D for discernment & wisdom.We need the Spirit of G-D for discernment & wisdom.

Dressed in humility: the way up is always Dressed in humility: the way up is always downdown

Discipline: G-D opposes the proud but gives grace to Discipline: G-D opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble the humble Prov 3:34Prov 3:34 G-D humbles those he intends to G-D humbles those he intends to exalt exalt Mt 23:11-12Mt 23:11-12

Humble yourselves, therefore, under G-D's mighty Humble yourselves, therefore, under G-D's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due timehand, that he may lift you up in due time 1 Pet 5:61 Pet 5:6

Nothing serves us better in high position than our Nothing serves us better in high position than our lessons learned in low positionlessons learned in low position

Work ethics: Give it all you’ve got (your best)Work ethics: Give it all you’ve got (your best) Never mistake the harvest years for the leisure yearsNever mistake the harvest years for the leisure years ““Enlarge my borders” (Prayer of Jabez) – But am I Enlarge my borders” (Prayer of Jabez) – But am I

serving in the borders He has given me?serving in the borders He has given me? Those faithful in a few small things will be put in Those faithful in a few small things will be put in

charge of much more charge of much more Mt 25:21Mt 25:21

““Where in all of Egypt could I find a wiser man than you!Where in all of Egypt could I find a wiser man than you!Surely the Spirit of God is with you! Surely the Spirit of God is with you!

I will put you in charge over my house and all the land of I will put you in charge over my house and all the land of Egypt.”Egypt.”

It is to my Father’s glory that you bear much fruitIt is to my Father’s glory that you bear much fruit Jn Jn 15:815:8

3. Missionary Mandate3. Missionary MandateAmbassadors of the KingAmbassadors of the King

Missionary credibilityMissionary credibility Jn 17:21-23Jn 17:21-23 Love one another in unityLove one another in unity Jn 13:34-35Jn 13:34-35 No other GospelNo other Gospel: Missionaries must : Missionaries must

come from a community of believers come from a community of believers united in a common confession of united in a common confession of faith on all fundamentals of the faith on all fundamentals of the Gospel Gospel Gal 1:8-10Gal 1:8-10

Disciple all NATIONSDisciple all NATIONS From JerusalemFrom Jerusalem → ends of the earth → ends of the earth To be a faithful witnessTo be a faithful witness to the Risen to the Risen

One to all apart from denominational One to all apart from denominational affiliationaffiliation

Accomodation, Not SyncretismAccomodation, Not Syncretism Paul’s principle Paul’s principle 1 Cor 9:21-231 Cor 9:21-23 Ecclesial polity & Unity Ecclesial polity & Unity 1 Cor 10:28-1 Cor 10:28-

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TeamworkTeamwork Luke 10:1Luke 10:1 Covenant alliance Covenant alliance – – Eccl 4:9-12Eccl 4:9-12 Prayer Prayer – – Matt 18:19-20Matt 18:19-20

May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. John 17:23John 17:23

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4. Priestly Mandate 4. Priestly Mandate Royal Priesthood of BelieversRoyal Priesthood of Believers

Overcomers discern because they have no more identity crisisOvercomers discern because they have no more identity crisis Discern the spirits: oppressed, not demon-possessed, perplexed, not Discern the spirits: oppressed, not demon-possessed, perplexed, not

despairingdespairing 2 Cor 4:7-92 Cor 4:7-9 Garment of salvation = Put on MessiahGarment of salvation = Put on Messiah = = give no confidencegive no confidence in the flesh in the flesh Is Is

61:10-1161:10-11 Greater is HeGreater is He that is in you than He who is in the worldthat is in you than He who is in the world 1 Jn 4:4 1 Jn 4:4Overcomers approach the throne boldly in prayer, then face the enemyOvercomers approach the throne boldly in prayer, then face the enemy Submit to G-D, resist the enemy Submit to G-D, resist the enemy Jas 4:7Jas 4:7 Stand on the Rock with full armor, walk in truthStand on the Rock with full armor, walk in truth Eph 6:13-18; 2 Cor 6:14Eph 6:13-18; 2 Cor 6:14 Wrestle not with flesh, but with spiritual forces Wrestle not with flesh, but with spiritual forces 2 Cor 10:3-5; Eph 6:122 Cor 10:3-5; Eph 6:12Overcomers glory in the L-RD’s goodness & seek His face alwaysOvercomers glory in the L-RD’s goodness & seek His face always Royal priests mighty in praise rejoice Royal priests mighty in praise rejoice 1 Pet 2:9; Lk 10:201 Pet 2:9; Lk 10:20 Overcome evil with good Overcome evil with good Rom 12:21Rom 12:21 Watchmen on the wall & guardians of the bride’s Watchmen on the wall & guardians of the bride’s

Delegated authority = “By My Delegated authority = “By My Spirit”Spirit”The L-RD rebuke you The L-RD rebuke you – Jude 9-11– Jude 9-11The Battle is the L-RD’s The Battle is the L-RD’s – 1Sam – 1Sam 17:4717:47Badge: Seal of Holy Spirit Badge: Seal of Holy Spirit – Eph 1:13– Eph 1:13

The Bride is dressed with the fruit of the Holy The Bride is dressed with the fruit of the Holy SpiritSpirit