i am - week 3 - jehovah shammah

8/8/2019 I AM - Week 3 - Jehovah Shammah

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I AMI AMSeriesSeriesHis Name in You is GreatHis Name in You is Great

Week 3Week 3 Jehovah ShammahJehovah Shammah


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2 Chronicles 7:12 Chronicles 7:1--33

When Solomon finished praying, FIREWhen Solomon finished praying, FIRE

came down from heaven and consumedcame down from heaven and consumed

the burn offering and the sacrifices,the burn offering and the sacrifices,

And the glory of the Lord filled theAnd the glory of the Lord filled the

Temple. The priests could not enterTemple. The priests could not enter

The temple of the Lord becauseThe temple of the Lord because

THETHE GLORY OF THE LORDGLORY OF THE LORD FILLED IT.FILLED IT.


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YAHWEHYAHWEH

SHAMMAH!SHAMMAH!

The Lord Who is PRESENTThe Lord Who is PRESENT


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When we study the Bible itsWhen we study the Bible its

important to notice theimportant to notice the NAMESNAMES of God!of God!GODSGODS NAMESNAMES REVEAL HISREVEAL HIS NATURENATURE

Both Old Testament and New TestamentBoth Old Testament and New Testament

Use many names to describe God!Use many names to describe God!

Yahweh JAIRAYahweh JAIRA The Lord whoThe Lord who providesprovides

Yahweh ROPHEYahweh ROPHE The Lord whoThe Lord who healsheals

Yahweh ROHIYahweh ROHI The Lord ourThe Lord our ShepherdShepherd

God wants you to KNOW Him by each of HisGod wants you to KNOW Him by each of Hisnames to know how to walk in the realitynames to know how to walk in the reality

of every part of His nature!of every part of His nature!


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2 weeks ago we looked at another of His names:2 weeks ago we looked at another of His names:

YAHWEH SABAOTHYAHWEH SABAOTH!!

YAHWEHYAHWEH = Covenant Name of God= Covenant Name of God

SABAOTHSABAOTH = Armies= Armies

Literally = Literally = LORD OF ARMIESLORD OF ARMIES

When the Bible calls God Lord of ArmiesWhen the Bible calls God Lord of Armies

it recognizes that we are in a battle! Satan is an enemyit recognizes that we are in a battle! Satan is an enemy

who has set himself against everything God loves.who has set himself against everything God loves.Satan is the god of this world& he comes to steal,Satan is the god of this world& he comes to steal,

Kill and destroy! Thats why some of you are in a mess.Kill and destroy! Thats why some of you are in a mess.


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This week, we want to look atThis week, we want to look at

another name of Godanother name of God

YAHWEH SHAMMAH!YAHWEH SHAMMAH!

The Lord Who is PRESENTThe Lord Who is PRESENT

Yahweh Shammah tells us that GodYahweh Shammah tells us that Godis not an impersonal God who livesis not an impersonal God who lives

somewhere out in the universe!somewhere out in the universe!


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FOUR LEVELS OF GODS PRESENCEFOUR LEVELS OF GODS PRESENCE

1.1. OmnipresenceOmnipresence God is present everywhereGod is present everywhere

2.2. Indwelling PresenceIndwelling Presence His Spirit lives in you in aHis Spirit lives in you in a

special way, distinct from His general presencespecial way, distinct from His general presence

everywhere.everywhere.

3.3. Manifest Presence (Glory)Manifest Presence (Glory) When God revealsWhen God reveals

Himself in a given time and place in a way that isHimself in a given time and place in a way that is

discernable to our physical senses.discernable to our physical senses.

4.4. DWELLING Presence (Shekinah Glory)DWELLING Presence (Shekinah Glory) WhenWhenGod causes His presence to dwell continuouslyGod causes His presence to dwell continuously

in a given location. (in a given location. (shakanshakan to dwellto dwell))


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God manifests His presence in many ways:God manifests His presence in many ways:

As a shining cloud of Glory (In the temple).As a shining cloud of Glory (In the temple).

In thunder and fire at Sinai.In thunder and fire at Sinai.

To Elijah as a gentle whisper (1 Ki 19:12).To Elijah as a gentle whisper (1 Ki 19:12).

By spiritual gifts, and acts of power.By spiritual gifts, and acts of power.

By a tangible sense of His Presence withBy a tangible sense of His Presence with

you! God is HERE!you! God is HERE!


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Most of theMost of the Significant TransitionsSignificant Transitions

in our spiritual lives have occurredin our spiritual lives have occurredwhen we were visited by thewhen we were visited by the

manifest presence of God.manifest presence of God.

When God shows up,When God shows up,

We are changed!We are changed!

God wants His PRESENCE to beGod wants His PRESENCE to be

manifested in His church!manifested in His church!


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When Gods presence shows upWhen Gods presence shows up

at church, we call it: REVIVALat church, we call it: REVIVALRevival is Gods presence, HisRevival is Gods presence, His

GLORY, coming into His Church!GLORY, coming into His Church!

There was an overwhelming sense of theThere was an overwhelming sense of thepresence of God.presence of God.

His sacred presence was everywhereHis sacred presence was everywhere

God came down into that roomGod came down into that room


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Out of GodsOut of Gods PRESENCEPRESENCE flowflow

all the effects of revivalall the effects of revival HisHis LIFELIFEis a magnet to draw the lost.is a magnet to draw the lost.

HisHis HOLINESSHOLINESSmoves sinful believers tomoves sinful believers to

repentancerepentance HisHis POWERPOWERbrings healing and miraclesbrings healing and miracles

and faith for answered prayerand faith for answered prayer


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As YAHWEH SHAMMAH, God wants usAs YAHWEH SHAMMAH, God wants us

toto ALWAYSALWAYS walk in His Presence.walk in His Presence.Always Gods Goal Construct a sanctuary for MeAlways Gods Goal Construct a sanctuary for Me

so that I mightso that I might dwelldwell among them. Ex. 25:8among them. Ex. 25:8

Moses: If yourMoses: If yourPRESENCEPRESENCE does not go with us, dodoes not go with us, do

not send us up from here What else wouldnot send us up from here What else would

distinguish us from all the other people on the facedistinguish us from all the other people on the face

of the earth. Ex. 33:15of the earth. Ex. 33:15--1616

GOD WANTS YOU TO TANGIBLY EXPERIENCEGOD WANTS YOU TO TANGIBLY EXPERIENCEHIS PRESENCE EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE!HIS PRESENCE EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE!

The name YAHWEH SHAMMAH is found inThe name YAHWEH SHAMMAH is found in

the book of EZEKIEL!the book of EZEKIEL!


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The book of Ezekiel is all about GodsThe book of Ezekiel is all about Gods

PRESENCE!PRESENCE!

Much of Ezekiel is focused on SolomonsMuch of Ezekiel is focused on Solomons

temple, where Gods presence dwelt!temple, where Gods presence dwelt!

For hundreds of years, Gods glory had restedFor hundreds of years, Gods glory had rested

in Solomons temple but in Ezekiels day,in Solomons temple but in Ezekiels day,

the sin and idolatry of the people caused thethe sin and idolatry of the people caused the

glory to departglory to depart


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Ezekiel 10Ezekiel 10--11 describe HOW Gods glory left!11 describe HOW Gods glory left!

Then the glory of the Lord rose from above theThen the glory of the Lord rose from above thecherubim & moved to the threshold of the templecherubim & moved to the threshold of the temple& the court was full of the radiance of the Lords& the court was full of the radiance of the Lords

glory Ezek. 10:4glory Ezek. 10:4

Then the glory of the Lord departed from over theThen the glory of the Lord departed from over thethreshold of the temple and stopped at thethreshold of the temple and stopped at the

entrance to the east gate. Ezek. 10:18entrance to the east gate. Ezek. 10:18

The glory of the Lord went up from within the cityThe glory of the Lord went up from within the cityand stopped above the mountain east of it Theand stopped above the mountain east of it The

Glory had departed! Ezek. 11:23Glory had departed! Ezek. 11:23

When the glory left the nation fell.When the glory left the nation fell.

Temple destroyed people taken captive.Temple destroyed people taken captive.


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But in the last chapters of Ezekiel,But in the last chapters of Ezekiel,

Ezekiel sees a vision of another temple!Ezekiel sees a vision of another temple!

In this vision, Ezekiel is taken toIn this vision, Ezekiel is taken to

the Temple Mount in Jerusalem!the Temple Mount in Jerusalem!

And there he is shown a temple unlikeAnd there he is shown a temple unlikeany temple that has ever stood there!any temple that has ever stood there!

In this temple is the throne ofIn this temple is the throne of

Messiah, and from this temple He willMessiah, and from this temple He will

reign over all the world!reign over all the world!

He sees Messiah, the personificationHe sees Messiah, the personification

of Gods glory, enter the temple!of Gods glory, enter the temple!


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I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from theI saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from theeast. His voice was like the roar of rushingeast. His voice was like the roar of rushing

waters, and the land was radiant with his glory.waters, and the land was radiant with his glory.

The glory of the Lord entered the temple through theThe glory of the Lord entered the temple through thegate facing east & the glory filled the temple.gate facing east & the glory filled the temple.

He said: This is the place of my throne and theHe said: This is the place of my throne and theplace for the soles of my feet. This is where I willplace for the soles of my feet. This is where I will

live among the Israelites forever.live among the Israelites forever.


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As Messiah takes His throne, a riverAs Messiah takes His throne, a river

flows, releasing His live & blessing!flows, releasing His live & blessing!

ITS THE RIVER OF GODITS THE RIVER OF GOD

flowing into all the earth!flowing into all the earth!

But when the River of God comesBut when the River of God comes

The curse of death is broken!The curse of death is broken!

The Dead Sea will be filledThe Dead Sea will be filled

With LIFE!With LIFE!


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The last verse of the book of EzekielThe last verse of the book of Ezekiel

gives Jerusalem a new name:gives Jerusalem a new name:

YAHWEH SHAMMAH!YAHWEH SHAMMAH!The Lord is Present!The Lord is Present!

The glory had departed but the Glory returned!The glory had departed but the Glory returned!God wants us to know Him as Yahweh Shammah!God wants us to know Him as Yahweh Shammah!


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Book of Ezekiel gives us a pictureBook of Ezekiel gives us a picture

of the history of the church!of the history of the church!

We are also His temple!We are also His temple!

His glory dwelt in the early church!His glory dwelt in the early church!

But in the dark ages, idolatry droveBut in the dark ages, idolatry drove

Him from His temple!Him from His temple!

ButHis promise is The glory will return!ButHis promise is The glory will return!

Gods plan is to restore His church!Gods plan is to restore His church!

We are living in that day of restoration!We are living in that day of restoration!

From the place ofHis presenceHis lifeFrom the place ofHis presenceHis life

will flow out to change the world!will flow out to change the world!


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But how can a holy God dwell among His people?But how can a holy God dwell among His people?

Back in the book of Exodus, God told MosesBack in the book of Exodus, God told Moses

how to prepare a place for His PRESENCE!how to prepare a place for His PRESENCE!

Let them build aLet them build a SANCTUARYSANCTUARYfor Me, that Ifor Me, that I

May DWELL among them. Exod. 25:8May DWELL among them. Exod. 25:8

SANCTUARYSANCTUARY = HOLYPLACE= HOLYPLACEA special place,A special place, set apart and uniquely preparedset apart and uniquely prepared

where His presence can dwell.where His presence can dwell.

God said: If you prepare the place,God said: If you prepare the place,

MY PRESENCE WILL COME.MY PRESENCE WILL COME.


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GODS VISIBLE GLORY DWELT IN THAT PLACE!GODS VISIBLE GLORY DWELT IN THAT PLACE!

If we know how Gods PresenceIf we know how Gods Presence

dwelt in thedwelt in the tabernacle,tabernacle,we will know how to live in Hiswe will know how to live in His

PresencePresence today!today!


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When God gave instructions for theWhen God gave instructions for the

Tabernacle, He said it was to beTabernacle, He said it was to becharacterized by several things:characterized by several things:

CONTINUAL PRAISECONTINUAL PRAISE

CONTINUAL WORSHIPCONTINUAL WORSHIP

CONTINUAL PRAYERCONTINUAL PRAYER

God promised that if the people of IsraelGod promised that if the people of Israelwould make the tabernacle a place ofwould make the tabernacle a place of

continual prayer, praise, and worship Hiscontinual prayer, praise, and worship Hispresence would come & dwell with them!presence would come & dwell with them!


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That still works today!That still works today!What brings GodsPresence?What brings GodsPresence?

Prayer, Praise & WorshipPrayer, Praise & Worship

Weve all had that experience!Weve all had that experience!

You are praying, pouring out your heartYou are praying, pouring out your heart

You get alone with God and begin to praiseYou get alone with God and begin to praise

andsuddenly, GOD IS THERE!andsuddenly, GOD IS THERE!

Bible says God is enthroned on praise ofHis people!Bible says God is enthroned on praise ofHis people!

His presence INHABITS our praise.His presence INHABITS our praise.When we spend time in praise, worship, &When we spend time in praise, worship, &

Prayer God comes and meets with us!Prayer God comes and meets with us!

In theIn the CHURCHCHURCH In youIn you CARCAR In yourIn yourHOME!HOME!


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The Key to Continuous RevivalThe Key to Continuous Revival W

here there is

Where there i

sprai

sepraise,,prayerprayer, and, andwor

shipworship,,Gods presence willGods presence will COMECOME..

Where there isWhere there isCONTINUALCONTINUAL praisepraise,,prayerprayer,,

andandworshipworship, Gods presence, Gods presence DWELLSDWELLS..

WHERE THEPRESENCE OF GOD DWELLS,WHERE THEPRESENCE OF GOD DWELLS,

HISHIS LIFELIFE FLOWS OUT TO THEWORLD!FLOWS OUT TO THEWORLD!

Exodus 29 tells us that when GodsPresenceExodus 29 tells us that when GodsPresence

comes, the place will be set apartcomes, the place will be set apart

[made distinctly different] byHis Glory[made distinctly different] byHis Glory

GodsPresence changes everything!GodsPresence changes everything!


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A Picture of the Jerusalem TempleA Picture of the Jerusalem Temple

TheThe TalmudTalmuddescribeddescribed continualcontinualmiraclesmiracles

Meat never spoiled in the Temple.Meat never spoiled in the Temple.

No fly was ever seen in the Temple.No fly was ever seen in the Temple.

Showbread was left in place for a full week, butShowbread was left in place for a full week, butit remained as fresh as when it was baked.it remained as fresh as when it was baked.

No rain ever quenched the fire on the altar.No rain ever quenched the fire on the altar.

No serpent or scorpion ever harmed anyone inNo serpent or scorpion ever harmed anyone in

JerusalemJerusalemLife in the Temple environs was filled withLife in the Temple environs was filled with

constant miracles to a large degree,constant miracles to a large degree, naturalnaturallaw was suspendedlaw was suspended..


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Psalm 85:9Psalm 85:9--12 tells us when Gods12 tells us when Gods

GLORYGLORYdwells in our landdwells in our land The LORD willThe LORD willgive what is good,give what is good, and ourand our

landland will yield itswill yield its harvestharvest..


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Lev. 26:4Lev. 26:4--12: Where Gods Presence dwells12: Where Gods Presence dwells

I shall give you rains in their season, so theI shall give you rains in their season, so theland will yield its produce.land will yield its produce.

(Productivity)(Productivity)

You will eat to the full and live securely.You will eat to the full and live securely.

(Prosperity and Security)(Prosperity and Security)

I will turn toward you and multiply youI will turn toward you and multiply you

(Increase)(Increase)

I will walk among you and be your God.I will walk among you and be your God.

(The Joy of His Presence)(The Joy of His Presence)


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Thats why the early churchThats why the early church

followed the example of Israelfollowed the example of Israel

Their highest priority was to establish theTheir highest priority was to establish the

Presence of God wherever they went!Presence of God wherever they went!

They established prayer watchesThey established prayer watches

through the night!through the night!

They had regular hours of prayerThey had regular hours of prayer

During the day!During the day!

That was just a normal part of the Christian life!That was just a normal part of the Christian life!

Thats one of theThats one of the KEYSKEYS to knowing God asto knowing God as



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Continual Prayer & Praise in the N.T.Continual Prayer & Praise in the N.T.

1 Thes5:171 Thes5:17--1818 PrayPray CONTINUALLYCONTINUALLY

Acts 1:14Acts 1:14 They wereThey were CONTINUALLYCONTINUALLYdevotingdevotingthemselves to prayer.themselves to prayer.

Acts 2:41Acts 2:41--4343 They wereThey were CONTINUALLYCONTINUALLYdevotingdevoting

themselves to prayer.themselves to prayer.Luke 24:53Luke 24:53 They stayedThey stayed CONTINUALLYCONTINUALLY at theat the

temple, praising God.temple, praising God.

Acts 2:46Acts 2:46--4747 TheyThey CONTINUEDCONTINUED to meet togetherto meet together

in the temple praising God.in the temple praising God.Heb 13:15Heb 13:15 Let usLet us CONTINUALLYCONTINUALLY offer to God aoffer to God a

sacrifice of praisesacrifice of praise

Eph 6:18Eph 6:18 ALWAYS KEEPONALWAYS KEEPONpraying!praying!


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What motivated the early ChristiansWhat motivated the early Christians

to spend so much time in prayer?to spend so much time in prayer?They saw the RESULTS it producedThey saw the RESULTS it produced

The early Christians lived continuallyThe early Christians lived continually

inin miraculous powermiraculous powerand in theand in the

awesome presenceawesome presence of God!of God!

They had come to know God asThey had come to know God as

YAHWEH SHAMMAH!YAHWEH SHAMMAH!God is calling us to prepare a placeGod is calling us to prepare a place

for His presence by continual prayer,for His presence by continual prayer,

praise and worship!praise and worship!


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We are living in a day when God isWe are living in a day when God is

restoring the

WATC

HOF T

HE LORD.re

storing the

WATC

HOF T

HE LORD.

All over the worldHe is callingHisAll over the worldHe is callingHis

people to restore the prayer watchespeople to restore the prayer watches

The Watch of the Lord is not a newThe Watch of the Lord is not a newfad in Charismatic Christianity it isfad in Charismatic Christianity it is

the restoration of an ancient pattern!the restoration of an ancient pattern!

God wantsGod wantsYOUYOUto knowto know



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Establishing Your WatchEstablishing Your Watch

1.1. Let God show you your watches.Let God show you your watches.

2.2. Be committed, but not legalistic.Be committed, but not legalistic.

3.3. Include both prayer and praise.Include both prayer and praise.

4.4. Include Scripture read it, ponder it, pray it, andInclude Scripture read it, ponder it, pray it, andsing it.sing it. (Psalms)(Psalms)

5.5. Dont fall into ritual be real!Dont fall into ritual be real!

6.6. Sing to the Lord a New Song.Sing to the Lord a New Song.

7.7. Be passionate for His presence press in tillBe passionate for His presence press in till

you sense His presence with you.you sense His presence with you.

Chuck Pierces book:Chuck Pierces book: REORDERING YOUR DAYREORDERING YOUR DAY!!


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Let them construct a sanctuary forLet them construct a sanctuary for

Me that I may dwell among them.Me that I may dwell among them.

Ex. 25:8Ex. 25:8

We are to be a sanctuary of living stones,We are to be a sanctuary of living stones,

Where God is continually enthroned on theWhere God is continually enthroned on thepraises of His people!praises of His people!

If we build it, He will come!If we build it, He will come!

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