Matthew 4:4  

Word of God is the Antidote to sin

1. An overview of the Bible
2. Contains 66 books

Old Testament - 39 books (Hebrew language)New Testament - 27 books (Greek language)
I.  Importance of God’s word

1. It strengthens us  Matthew 4:4, Proverbs 4:20-22
2. It cleanses us.  John 15:3James 1:25
3. It strengthens our faith  Romans 10:17Ephesians 6:16
4. It makes us prosperous and successful  Joshua 1:8
5. It prevents us from sinning. Psalm 119:11I

II.  What is the power of the word of God?

1. Hebrew 4:12
2. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
3. Romans 1:16-17

III. How to study and meditate on the word of God (Joshua 1:8)

1. When reading and meditating on the Bible, ask if there is:
2. An example to follow
3. A sin to forsake
4. A promise to claim
5. A sin to repent
6. A commandment to obey
7. A condition to meet
8. An error to mark
9. A challenge to face

IV.  How can we  understand the Bible?

1. The Holy Spirit will help us  1 Corinthian 2:14John 14:26
2. Someone will teach us  Ephesians 4:11-13VI. Where should I start reading?
3. Suggest start reading book of 1 John
4. Next is the book of Mark
5. Epistle of Paul
6. Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts up to Revelation

Luke 11:1

Lord teaches us to prayPrayer is the number one ingredient to a victorious Christian life

1. What is Prayer?
2. Prayer is talking to God
3. Prayer is not something we memorize and repeat
4. Prayer is asking, seeking, and knocking to enter into an intimate relationship with God

II. How is prayer to be made?

1. Prayer is made in Jesus’ name (John 14:13)
2. Prayer should be in accordance with God’s will (1 John 5:14,15)
3. Prayer is to be done in faith (Mark 11:22, James 1:5-7, Hebrews 11:6)

III. How should I pray?

       Simple guidelines for spending time in prayer

1. Adoration (praise) - this is honoring God for who He is and for the work He has done

               1 Chronicle 29:11-12

                Psalm 51:6

                Habakkuk 3:17-19

        2. Confession - this acknowledges before God any known sin

                1 John 1:9

                Psalm 51:6

                1 John 2:2

       3. Thanksgiving - this indicates our appreciation to God

                Psalm 107:1-2

                Luke 17:11-19

4. Supplication - this indicates our appreciation to God

               Philippians 4:6-7

               1 Timothy 2:1-4

IV. Requirements for a prayer

1. Purity in heart (Isaiah 59:1-2)
2. According to His will (1 John 5:7:14)
3. Faith (Jeremiah 32:27, Mark 11:24, James 1:6)
4. In Jesus’ name (John 14:13)
5. Obedience (John 15:7, Habakkuk 11:6)

V. When should I pray?

1. Luke 18:1 - Always pray and not give up
2. 1 Thessalonians 3:10 - Night and day
3. Philippians 4:6-7 - When they have troubles

VI.  Hindrance in prayer

1. Bad motives (James 4:3, 1 Samuel 6:7)
2. Sin (Isaiah 59:1-2, Matthew 6:14)
3. Wavering Faith (James 1:6-8)
4. Pride (Luke 18: 9-14)

Sanctification to set apart in the Old Testament. It was most often the place and objects of worship that were called “set apart” for God’s honor and use. 

1. Holy Priest - Exodus 
2. Holy Garments - Exodus 29:21
3. Holy Altar - Exodus 30:10
4. Holy Land - Leviticus 27:21

In the New Testament, it is God’s people who are set apart for God’s honor and use. 

• If a man cleanse himself from the latter, he will be an instrument of noble purposes made holy, useful to the master and prepared to do any good work. (2 Timothy 2:21)
• Sanctified came from the same word as saint. I am growing saint 

                  (2 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthian 10:15)The two focuses of Sanctification

The sanctification once and complete, the finished action made holy. (hebrews 10:10)

Walk by faith and not by sight

1. What is faith?
2. Faith is confidence in God that leads us to believe his words- The Bible.
3. Faith is Now
4. Faith is not the blind act of the soul , faith in God rests upon the best evidence of the infallible word of God.

II.  What is the importance of Faith?

1. We are saved by it (Ephisians 2:8)
2. We live by it (2 Corinthians 3:7)
3. It is our shield against our enemy (Ephisians 6:16)
4. It never gives up (Hebrews 11: 17 , 30)
5. It gives us victory (I John 5:4-5)

III. Where does Faith come from? (Hebrews 12:2)

IV. How do we receive our Faith? (Romans 10:17)

V. Characteristics of Faith

1. Mark 7:26
2. Matthew 8:8-10
3. Daniel 6:10-23
4. Mark 10:51

VI. What are the enemies of Faith?

1. James 1:6
2. Matthew 13:58

1. Repentance (Psalm 28:13)
2. It is an act of will
3. It is a chance of mind
4. It is for the desire and choice to turn from sin and to God (Psalm 51:10)
5. Being sorry to God for your sin (Psalm 51:1-4)
6. Being truthful about your sin (Psalm 32:5)
7. Turning away from sin (Proverbs 28:13)
8. Turning to God (Zacharia 13, Luke 15:8)
9. Hating sin (Mark 9:43)
10. When possible paying back to others what you owe them (Romans 16:3)

II. Confesion 

• It is an essential sign of genuine repentance, without it forgiveness is impossible.
• Releasing us from the tension and bandage of guilty conscience (Proverbs 28:3)

“Not a general but specific confession” (I John 1-9)III. Forgiveness (Psalm 130:3-4)Steps on forgiveness:

1. We have experienced the forgiveness of God 
2. Forgive others

• Mark 11;25
• Matthew 5:23
• Colossians 3:8-13
• Luke 3:34
• Matthew 18:21

1. We have to forgive ourselves

• Isaiah 43:18-19
• Isaiah 1:18

1 What is Fellowship?

• Fellowship is sharing with others in a personal way
• It is a friendly association with similar intent and taste.

2. Whom do we fellowship with?

• 2 Corinthians 13-14
• I John 1-3
• I John 1-7

3. Whom not to have fellowship with?

• 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
• I Corinthians 5:33

4. What are the benefits of good fellowship?

• Proverbs 13:20
• Acts 2:42-47
• Hebrews 10:24-25

Matthew 16:16-18

       Misconception of the church

1. Building- When you ask most people what church is, they point to a building.
2. Church Service - Most people think that when they attend church services, they are christians. 

Ex. “Ofcourse Im a christian. I’ve been a member of St. James all my life!”

1. Definition of Church
2. Ekklesia - Greek work which means the called out one, or the assembly. So clearly, the church has something to do with people.
3. Other terms:

• I Corinthian 12:12-13
• Ephisians 1:22-23
• Ephisians 2:19-22
• Colossians 1:13
• I Peter 2:9

C. Local Church

• Galatians1:1
• I Corinthian 1:2

D.  Universal Church

• Hebrews 13:22-24

III. The power of the church

• Matthew 16:19
• Acts 1:8
• Ephisians 3:10
• Mark 16:15-18
• John 20:21-23
• Matthew 16:19

IV.  The purpose of the church

• Ephisians 1:4-6 - Worship
• Matthew 8:19-20 - Evangelize
• Ephissians 4:11-15 - Equipt
• Acts 1:8 - Witness

V. The Mission and Vision of church

1. Our Mission  

                  To glorify God through worship

                  To grow in the knowledge of the word

                  To go and be a witness to the word

          2.. Our Vision

All may experience the love of Christ, the presence, and the power of the Holy Spirit in the fullness of God’s glory

XI. SOUL WINNING

I. What is soul winning?

• Proverbs 11:30
• Psalm 126:56
• Few are called to be preachers but every born again christian is called to be a soul winner- one who deals individually and personally with souls.
• Soul winning is a definite effort to lead a definite person to accept a definite time

II. Why do we need to win souls?

1. It is a command

Matthew 28:18-20

Mark 16:15

1. It is our Christian duty

John 20:21

1. It is our responsibility 

Ezekiel 22:8-9

1. We are Christ’s ambassadors 

II Corinthian 5:20

1. God is full of compassion

John 3:16

Matthew 9:36

Romans 5:8

1. God is not willing that anyone will perish 

II Peter 3:9

I timothy 2:4

1. Every individual is precious to Him

I Timothy 2:4

Mark 8:38

1. God is sending you and me to fill up his love

II Timothy 4:2

III. How to win souls?

1. Different types of soul winning
   1. Jesus Christ

John 4:4-26 - Indirect soul winning

John 3:1-7 - direct soul winning

1. Apostle Paul

Acts 26:4-29 - personal evangelism

1. Apostle Peter

Acts 12:14-41 - preaching

1. Bible verses needed to be memorize to win souls

John 3:16

Romans 3:23

Romans 6:23

I John 1:19

Romans 10:9-10

John 1:12

1. Prepare your personal testimony. Tell how the Lord saved and changed your life
2. Steps in soul winning (I Corinthian 9:19-23)
3. Seek and pray for good opportunities 
4. Lead directly to a definite acceptance
5. Deal with your own age and sex if possible
6. Be courteous 
7. Do not be drawn to an argument
8. Rely on the holy spirit
9. Do not be impatient
10. After prayer give him / her some bible verses of the holy bible for the assurance of salvation
11. Invite him/ her to attend the bible study

IV. Things to remember in sharing the word of God

1. Never Argue

Ephissians 5:6

Colossians 4:5-6

1. Remain in humility

Philippians 2:5

1. Practice your patience
2. Don't forget your bible
3. Recognize the power of the holy spirit in winning souls

John 15:16

John 15:2

Luke 13:6-9

1. Praise
2. What is the meaning of praise?

Hebrew word “yadah” means to stretch the hand and it was translated to praise- that is to hold out the hands in reverence, to open the hands and let go of everything, just stand and praise God open handed. 

1. Why do we praise the Lord?
2. Because God is majesty (Isaiah 24:14)
3. Because of God’s glory (Psalm 138:5)
4. Because of of God’s excellence (Psalm 148:13)
5. Because of God’s greatness (Psalm 145:3)
6. Because of the Lord’s holiness ( Exodus 15:11)
7. Because of god’s wisdom (Daniel 2:20)
8. Because of God’s power (Psalm 21:15)
9. Because of God’s goodness (Psalm 15:21-31)
10. Because of God’s mercy (II Chronicle 20-21)
11. Because of God’s loving kindness (Psalm 182:2)
12. Because He has provided salvation (Luke 1: 168-169)
13. Because of God’s wonderful works (Psalm 150:2)

C. Who will praise the Lord?

• Psalm 103:20
• Psalm 30:4
• Psalm 117:1
• Matthew 21:16
• Psalm 148:12
• Psalm 150:6

D. How do we praise the Lord?

1. With understanding (Psalm 47:7)
2. With Soul (Psalm 103:1)
3. With whole heart (Psalm 9:1)
4. With the lips (Psalm 63:3)
5. With the mouth (Psalm 51:5)
6. With Joy (Psalm 63:5) 
7. With Gladness (II Chronicles 29:30)
8. With thanksgiving (Psalm 147:7)
9. Continually (Psalm 71:6)
10. To the end (Psalm 104: 33)
11. Day by day (I Chronicle 30:21)
12. More and more (Psalm 71:14)
13. Praise Him with musical instrument (Psalm 153:3-5)
14. Praise with with dancing and tambourine (Psalm 149:3) , (Psalm 150:4)
15. With clapping of hands (Psalm 47:1)
16. Shouting of praise (Psalm 95:1)
17. Singing (Psalm 95:1)
18. Bowing (Psalm 95:6)
19. Kneeling (Psalm 95:6)
20. Lifting of hands (Psalm 134:2)
21. Walking and leaping (Acts 3:8)
22. In spirit and in truth (John 4:23)

II.  Worship

1. What is Worship?

The word worship like grace and love is indefinable. It means to do reverence or homage to superior being to worship.Overflow of a grateful heart.- Psalm 23:5- Song of Solomon 2:3-4- II Samuel 7:18-22

2. What is the importance of Worship?

• It is the first commandment of the Lord (Exodus 20:1-2), (Exodus 34:14)
• God the father is looking for a worshipper (John 4:23-24)
• Revelation 4,5

3. Who must be the object of worship?

4. We are to worship the Father God  (John 4:23-34)

5. We are to worship the son Jesus Christ (John 4:24)

6. We are to worship the Spirit (John 4:24)

D. What are the objects not to be worshipped?

1. Exodus 23:3
2. Acts 10:25-26
3. Deuteronomy 4:14

E. How do we worship God? (John 4:24)

1. Worship God in spirit (John 3:3)
2. Worship God in truth (John 17:17)

F. What is the hindrance of Worship?

1. Self will (Leviticus 10:1-4)
2. Worldliness (John 17:11-15)
3. Critical spirit (Galatians 5:15)
4. Slothfulness (Proverbs 24:30-34)
5. Impatience (Isaiah 40:31)
6. Unforgiving spirit (Matthew 5:23-24)
7. Pride (James 4:6)

III.  Reasons why we praise and worship God?

1. Praise bring the presence of God (Acts 16;16-27)
2. Praise binds the enemies (Psalm 119:6-9)
3. Praise confuse the enemy and bring victory to the people of God (II Chronicle 20:22-33)
4. Praising God will make us appreciate Him more

• Murmuring is the opposite of praise- (Number 14:2) Means unbelief
• Refusal to praise will result to bareness (II Samuel 6:20-23)

1. What is Holy communion?

Holy Communion is one of the sacraments instituted by Christ himself (Matthew 26:25-29)

1. What is the purpose of communion service?
2. We partake of communion as obedience to the command of Christ

(I Corinthians 11:24)

1. In participation of his return soon (I Corinthians 11:26)
2. To show forth the Lord’s death (I Corinthians 10:21)

III.  Who may partake of the Communion?Only those who have been born into the family of God (I Corinthians 10:21)IV.  Why do we have to examine ourselves before we take the communion?

1. Because it is the direct command of the scripture
2. To eat unworthily brings judgement, weakness and early death 

(I Corinthians 11:28, I Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 139:23)V. What are the two requirements of Communion Service?“Bread and wine are the two substance used as symbols of body and blood of JesusThe Roman catholic believes that the substance of bread and wine are miraculously transformed, actually becoming the body and blood of Jesus Christ even though they appear to the eye to be still bread and wine. This is called Transubstantiation. The lutheran believes that Christ’s body and blood came to present in with and under the substances of bread and wine called Consubstantiation. “We believe that the elements are only symbolic or ceremonial meals. The bread and wine represents His body and blood not actually becoming His body and blood”Eat the bread as His Body and drink the wine as his Blood meaning God wanted to  take inside of us,  to enter into anyone's life, symbolizes intimate communion with Him and a  covenant of intimate relationship. 1 Corinthians 11: 23-25

What is the meaning of Water Baptism?Baptism - It is an outward symbol of an inward reality of a genuine conversation. 

1. Obedience to the command of Christ. (Mark 16:16)
2. Following Christ’s example
3. Fulfilling all righteousness (Matthew 3:15)
4. Separation of death from sin (Colossians 3:3)
5. Identification with Christ (Romans 6:4)
6. Death - Romans 6:5
7. Burial - Romans 6:4
8. Resurrection - Romans 6:4
9. Association with Christ’s body - I Corinthians 12:13

II. Who may be baptised?

1. Those who have heard the gospel and believed (Mark 16:16)
2. Those whose eyes are opened (Acts 9:18)
3. Those who have repented (Acts 2:30)
4. Those who bring forth fruit worthy of repentance (Luke 6:3)
5. Those who have received the Holy Spirit (Acts 10L47)
6. Those who have been taught the word of God (Matthew 28: 19-20)
7. Those who have died and now live a new spiritual life in christ (Romans 6:1-3) 

Money - flows a major part of lives and it should be under God’s control.

1. What are God’s reminders concerning money?

1. God owns everything (Psalm 2:4-1)
2. We are just managers of God’s belongings (I Timothy 6:7, Genesis 1:28)
3. To eliminate covetousness  (I Timothy 6:8, Philippians 4:11, I Timothy 6:9-10)
4. To give back to God what belongs to Him (Matthew 22:21)

1. We will reap what we sow - II Corinthians 6:7, Galatians 6:7
2. We are accountable to God - Romans 14:12, Hebrews 9:27

II.  Why do we give our tithes and offerings?

1. Sign total surrender to God (Romans 12:1, Matthew 12:41-44, Luke 6:38, Leviticus 12:6)
2. Tithes belong to God (Leviticus 27:30)
3. Sign of obedience (Malachi 3:10, Deuteronomy 28:1)

“Obedience brings blessing and Disobedience brings curse”

III. How to give to God?

1. Give what belongs to God (Matthew 22:21)
2. Set aside a sum of money keeping with his income (I Corinthians 16:1-2)
3. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give 

(II Corinthians 9:6-7)

1. Have a cheerful heart to give (II Corinthians 9-7)

IV.  What is the blessing in giving?

• I Malachi 3:10
• II Corinthian 9:8-14
• Luke 16:10-11

I.  How can I know that God exists?

1. The fact that there is a God throughout the scripture (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 14:1)
2. All the nature reveals the existence of God (Psalm 19:1 , Romans 2:14-15)
3. God’s ultimate and final revelation to us is through his son, Jesus Christ

(John 1:18, John 14:9-11)

II. What is the evidence of God’s existence?

1. Mankind has always believed in a universal being
2. We know that creation must have a creator
3. The wonderful design which we see in creation demand an infinite designer
4. Since man is an intelligent being his creator must have been a higher order to be able to create him.

III. What is the nature of GOD? 

1. God is a spirit, he is invisible (John 1:18, John 21:24)
2. God is a person. Personal names are used in reference to him 

(Exodus 3:14, Exodus 6:3)

IV. What are the attributes (characteristics) of God?

1. Omnipresent - He is present everywhere ( Jeremiah 22:23-24)
2. Omnipotent - He is all powerful ( Jeremiah 32:17-27)
3. Omniscient - He is all knowing (Deuteronomy 3:27)
4. Holy (Isaiah 6:3)
5. Righteous or just (Psalm 145:17)
6. Faithful (He is trustworthy, He will not let you down (Deuteronomy 7:9)
7. Immutable (He does not change) (Malachi 3:6)
8. Awesome (He is filled with profound reverence worthy of solemn respect
9. Personal characteristics described to him:
10. Knowledge - Isaiah 55:8-10
11. Emotions - Genesis 6:6
12. Will - Joshua 3:9-10

XVII. JESUS CHRIST:

1. What are the attributes of Jesus Christ?
   1. Omnipresent (Matthew 28:18-20)
   2. Omnipotent Matthew 23:18)
   3. Omniscient ( John 16:30)
   4. Eternal (John 1:12)
   5. Holy (Acts 3:14)
   6. Creator (Colosians 1:16-17)
   7. Faithful (II Thesallonians 3:3)
   8. Merciful (Jude 21)
2. What scripture verses in the New Testament calls Jesus Christ God?
3. John 20:28
4. John 1:1-14
5. Hebrews 1:1
6. John 20:29-33

III. What uniqueness does Jesus Christ possess?

1. Unique in Virgin birth prophecy (Isaiah 7:14)

Fulfillment -Matthew 1:18-25

1. Unique in his sinless life (Hebrews 4:14-16)
2. Unique in his death (I Peter 3:18, Matthew 27:46)
3. Unique from his resurrection from the dead  (Matthew 28, Luke 24, Mark 16, John 20:21)
4. He was witnessed by over 500 people (I Corinthians 15:1-8)
5. Because of his power over death and sin, we too have spiritual power over our lives (I Corinthians 15:12-14 , Romans 5:10)
6. The christian faith rests on HIs resurrection (I Corinthians 15:17)

1. What is the Holy Spirit?
2. The Holy Spirit is a person
3. Not an impersonal force or influence . He is a person.
4. The bible used personal pronouns in both greek and english language in speaking of him  (ex. He, Him)
5. In John 14:16 who is being referred to

B.  He does things only a person can do

• John 14:26
• Acts 13:2
• John 16:8
• Romans 8:14

C. Being a person - He is affected by your actions and attitude

1. We can lie to him (Acts 5:13)
2. We can grieve him (Ephisians 4:30)
3. We can quench Him (I Thessalonians 5:19)
4. We can insult Him (Hebrews 10:29)

II. What are the attributes of the Holy Spirit?

1. Omnipresent - Psalm 139:7-10
2. Omnipotent - Luke 1:35
3. Omniscient - John 14:26, John 16:12-13
4. Eternal - Hebrews 9:14
5. Creator - Job 33:4
6. Psalm 104:30
7. Holy - Romans 1:4

III. What does the Holy Spirit do when we are saved?

1. I John 3:3-8
2. Titus 3:4-7
3. I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19
4. I John 7:37-39
5. Ephesians 1:13-14

B

1. What is the Holy Trinity?
   1. The Bible teaches that there is only one God. 

• Deuteronomy 4:39
• Deuteronomy 6:4
• II Samuel 7:22
• Isaiah 43:10-13

1. The doctrines of the Trinity is not explained in the Old Testament  but it is implied

Genesis 1:1 - the Hebrew word of God is plural (Elohim)

1. In Hebrew, the singular word for God is “El”
2. In Hebrew, the word for dual God is “Elah”
3. In Hebrew, The word for a plural (three or more God) is “Elohim”

II. What is the basis of the teaching of the trinity?

1. In the Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)
2. The baptism formula (Matthew 28:19)
3. The benediction (2Corinthians 13:14)
4. The creation of man used plural term (Genesis 1:26)

III. What is the illustration?

1. Water
2. Light
3. Human being

IV. How does the trinity work? 

1. In creation

• Genesis 1:13
• John 1:1
• Genesis 1:2
• Job 26:12-13

1. In the Incarnation

• John 3:16
• Luke 2:11
• Luke 1:35

1. In Redemption

• Hebrews 9:14

1. In Salvation

• Luke 15:22
• Luke 15:4
• Ephisians 1:13

1. In Communion

• Ephisians 2:18
• II Corinthians 5:19

1. Prayer

• John 16:23
• Romans 8:26

1. Regeneration

• Luke 10:20
• Ephesians 1:7
• John 3:36

Who is Jesus Christ?

1. Jesus is human - Jesus became our supreme example of God in human form (Philippians 2:5-11)
2. Jesus is divine - Even though Jesus became human, He still remained God.(Colossians 1:15-20)
3. Jesus had a specific mission to accomplish - Jesus came to save humankind from sin (Luke 4:16-21)
4. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice - Jesus endured tremendous pain so that we could enjoy eternity with him  (I Peter 1:24)
5. Jesus has a great power to transform people - Jesus can change the most unlike person into one most powerful witnesses on his behalf (Acts 4:13)
6. Jesus has an eternal dominion - Jesus’ kingdom extends beyond the boundaries of space and time  (Revelations 1:4-8)

Who is the Holy Spirit?

1. Whom the Holy Spirit helps

• The Holy Spirit strengthens and empowers followers of Christ (Acts 2:1-41)
• When the Holy Spirit works with the Father, and the son, The Holy Spirit work

Who is God?

1. God is all- knowing ever-present and all-powerful

• The creator of the universe knows intimate details of his creation (Matthew 10:29-31)

1. God is Loving and Just - God’s justice is tempered by His love (II Peter 3:3-9)
2. God is Holy - God is incomparable. Holiness merits our worship (Revelation 15:24)
3. God is personal - This characteristic of God sets him apart from the so-called gods of other religions (Acts 17:22-31)
4. God is in control- it is important to remember that God is still in control 

(Romans 11:33-36)

1. The God of the bible is the one true God while some insist on the existence of many gods, only the God of the bible is the true living God worthy of our devotion

(I Corinthians 8:4-6)

1. When and how did angels begin?
2. Existence of angels (Genesis 16:7
3. Angels were created by God (Matthew 4:11, Matthew 18:10)

II. What is the nature of angels?

1. Hebrews 1:14
2. Psalm 104:4
3. Acts 12:7, 5:19
4. Daniel 10:12-13
5. II Samuel 14:20
6. Psalm 103:20
7. Luke 20:35-36
8. Matthew 22:30, Luke 20:35-36

III. How do angels work?

1. In heaven (Revelations 5:11-12, 8:34)
2. On earth (Matthew 22:22, Acts 12:23)
3. To guide believers (Acts 8:26)
4. To assist and protect the saints (Damiel 6:22, Matthew 4:11)
5. They will accompany the Lord when he returns (Matthew 25:31, II Thesalonians 1:7-8)
6. They take the Lord’s children in heaven (Luke 16:22)

IV. How do angels fall?

They rebelled when satan tried to become like God

1. Isaiah 14
2. Ezekiel 28
3. Revelation 12:7
4. II Peter 2-5
5. Job 6

V. Who are the angels that are prominent individuals?

1. Michael who is like God (Daniel 10:13, Daniel 12:1, Jude 9)
2. Gabriel - man of God (Luke 1:26, Daniel 9:21)
3. Lucifer - mean , shining  one, star of the morning (Isaiah 14:12)

VI. What are the ministries of angels?

1. MInistry to God (Genesis 3:24, Isaiah 6:23)
2. Ministry to Christ (Luke 1:26,38 ; 22:33) (Matthew 4:11, 2:13, 25:31)
3. Ministry to believers (Hebrew 1:14, Psalms 34:7, I Kings 19:5-7)

• Acts 27:23-25
• Acts 8:26
• Acts 12:1-11

I.  What is the origin of demons?

1. Spirit of deceased evil people 9Luke 16:23)
2. Fallen unconfined angels (Matthew 12:24, 25:41, ( (II Peter 2:4) (Jude 6)

II.  What are the characteristics of demons?

1. Demons are spirit beings (Matthew 8:16) (Luke 10:17-20)
2. Demons are localized and not omnipresent (Matthew 8:28-34) (Acts 16:16)
3. Demons are intelligent but not omniscient (Mark 1:24, 8:29) (I Timothy 4:1)
4. Demons are powerful but not omnipresent (Mark 5:3-4, 9:22-23) (matthew 15:22)

III. How do demons operate?

1. Inflict disease (Luke 13:11, II Corinthians 12:7-10) (Job 1:12)
2. Influence mind (Genesis 3:1-5) (II Corinthians 4:4) (II Corinthians 11:3)
3. Deceived People (I Thessalonians 3:5) (Ephisians2:2)
4. Deceived nations |(Revelations 16:4)

IV. What are the demon’s possessions?

1. Fact of demon’s possessions (Mark 5:15-16, 4:24)
2. Nature of demon’s possessions (Mark 1:23-24, 5:3-4)

V.  What is the destiny of demons?

1. Demons had been conquered (Colossians 2:15)
2. Demons will be cast into the lake of fire (Matthew 23:41)  (Revelations 12:9, 17:19-21)

1, Who is Satan?

• Colossians 1:16
• Ezekiel 28:12-19
• Isaiah 14:12-17
• Ephisians 2:2
• Job 1:6-12
• Zacharia 3:1

2. What is Satan’s personality?

• John 8:44
• Job 1:6-12
• Matthew 4:1-11

3. What are Satan’s characteristics?

1. He is a thief (Matthew 13:19)
2. He is a murderer (John 8:14)
3. He is a deceiver (Revelations 12:9)

4. What are the titles ascribed to Satan?

1. II Corinthians 2:13-15
2. I Peter 5:8
3. Ephisians 2:2
4. Colossians 1:13
5. Revelations 12:9
6. John 14:30 
7. II Corinthians 4:4
8. Revelations 9:11

5. How does Satan work?

• II Peter 5:8
• Matthew 13: 25-30
• II Corinthians 4:4
• Revelations 12:10
• Luke 22:31
• I Corinthians 5:3

6. Where is Satan’s destiny?

• Revelations 12:7. 12:12, 20:1-3, 20:7-8)

7. What are the names of Satan?

Name 

Meaning 

Verse

Satan 

Adversary

Matthew 10:10

Devil

Slanderer

Matthew 4:1

Evil One

Intrinsically evil

John 17:13

Greater Dragon 

Destructive Creature

Revelations 12, 3, 7 ,9

Serpent of old

Deceiver of Eden

Revelations 12:9

Abbadon

Destruction

Revelations 9:11

Apollyon

Destroyer

Revelations 9:11

Adversary

Opponent

I Peter 5:8

Beelzebub

Lord of fly Baalzebub

Matthew 12:24

Belial

Worthless

II Corinthian 6:15

God of this world

Controls Philosophy

II Corinthians 4:4

Ruler of this world

Ruler in world system

John 12:3

Prince of the power

Of the air

Control unbelievers

Ephisians 2:2

Enemy

Opponent

Matthew 10:28

Tempter

Seduces people to sin

Matthew 4:3

Murderers

Leads people to eternal death

John 8:44

Liar

Perverts the truth

John 8:44

Accusers

Oppose believers

Revelations 12:10

I.  How can I know that God exists?

1. The fact that there is a God throughout the scripture (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 14:1)
2. All the nature reveals the existence of God (Psalm 19:1 , Romans 2:14-15)
3. God’s ultimate and final revelation to us is through his son, Jesus Christ (John 1:18, John 14:9-11)

II. What is the evidence of God’s existence?

1. Mankind has always believed in a universal being
2. We know that creation must have a creator
3. The wonderful design which we see in creation demand an infinite designer
4. Since man is an intelligent being his creator must have been a higher order to be able to create him.

III. What is the nature of GOD? 

1. God is a spirit, he is invisible (John 1:18, John 21:24)
2. God is a person. Personal names are used in reference to him  (Exodus 3:14, Exodus 6:3)

IV. What are the attributes (characteristics) of God?

1. Omnipresent - He is present everywhere ( Jeremiah 22:23-24)
2. Omnipotent - He is all powerful ( Jeremiah 32:17-27)
3. Omniscient - He is all knowing (Deuteronomy 3:27)
4. Holy (Isaiah 6:3)
5. Righteous or just (Psalm 145:17)
6. Faithful (He is trustworthy, He will not let you down (Deuteronomy 7:9)
7. Immutable (He does not change) (Malachi 3:6)
8. Awesome (He is filled with profound reverence worthy of solemn respect
9. Personal characteristics described to him:
10. Knowledge - Isaiah 55:8-10
11. Emotions - Genesis 6:6
12. Will - Joshua 3:9-10

1. What are the attributes of Jesus Christ?
   1. Omnipresent (Matthew 28:18-20)
   2. Omnipotent Matthew 23:18)
   3. Omniscient ( John 16:30)
   4. Eternal (John 1:12)
   5. Holy (Acts 3:14)
   6. Creator (Colosians 1:16-17)
   7. Faithful (II Thesallonians 3:3)
   8. Merciful (Jude 21)
2. What scripture verses in the New Testament calls Jesus Christ God?
3. John 20:28
4. John 1:1-14
5. Hebrews 1:1
6. John 20:29-33

III. What uniqueness does Jesus Christ possess?

          1. Unique in Virgin birth prophecy (Isaiah 7:14)

                   Fulfillment -Matthew 1:18-25

          2. Unique in his sinless life (Hebrews 4:14-16)

          3. Unique in his death (I Peter 3:18, Matthew 27:46)

          4. Unique from his resurrection from the dead  (Matthew 28, Luke 24, Mark 16, John 20:21)

He was witnessed by over 500 people (I Corinthians 15:1-8) Because of his power over death and sin, we too have spiritual power over our lives (I Corinthians 15:12-14 , Romans 5:10 The christian faith rests on HIs resurrection (I Corinthians 15:17)

1. What is the Holy Spirit?
2. The Holy Spirit is a person
3. Not an impersonal force or influence . He is a person.
4. The bible used personal pronouns in both greek and english language in speaking of him  (ex. He, Him)
5. In John 14:16 who is being referred to

B.  He does things only a person can do

• John 14:26
• Acts 13:2
• John 16:8
• Romans 8:14

C. Being a person - He is affected by your actions and attitude

1. We can lie to him (Acts 5:13)
2. We can grieve him (Ephisians 4:30)
3. We can quench Him (I Thessalonians 5:19)
4. We can insult Him (Hebrews 10:29)

II. What are the attributes of the Holy Spirit?

1. Omnipresent - Psalm 139:7-10
2. Omnipotent - Luke 1:35
3. Omniscient - John 14:26, John 16:12-13
4. Eternal - Hebrews 9:14
5. Creator - Job 33:4
6. Psalm 104:30
7. Holy - Romans 1:4

III. What does the Holy Spirit do when we are saved?

1. I John 3:3-8
2. Titus 3:4-7
3. I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19
4. I John 7:37-39
5. Ephissians 1:13-14

1. What is the Holy Trinity?
   1. The bible teaches that there is only one God. 

• Deuteronomy 4:39
• Deuteronomy 6:4
• II Samuel 7:22
• Isaiah 43:10-13

1. The doctrines of the Trinity is not explained in the Old Testament  but it is implied

Genesis 1:1 - the Hebrew word of God is plural (Elohim)

1. In Hebrew, the singular word for God is “El”
2. In Hebrew, the word for dual God is “Elah”
3. In Hebrew, The word for a plural (three or more God) is “Elohim”

II. What is the basis of the teaching of the trinity?

1. In the Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)
2. The baptism formula (Matthew 28:19)
3. The benediction (2Corinthians 13:14)
4. The creation of man used plural term (Genesis 1:26)

III. What is the illustration?

1. Water
2. Light
3. Human being

IV. How does the trinity work? 

1. In creation

• Genesis 1:13
• John 1:1
• Genesis 1:2
• Job 26:12-13

1. In the Incarnation

• John 3:16
• Luke 2:11
• Luke 1:35

1. In Redemption

• Hebrews 9:14

1. In Salvation

• Luke 15:22
• Luke 15:4
• Ephisians 1:13

1. In Communion

• Ephisians 2:18
• II Corinthians 5:19

1. Prayer

• John 16:23
• Romans 8:26

1. Regeneration

• Luke 10:20
• Ephisians 1:7
• John 3:36

Who is Jesus Christ?

1. Jesus is human - Jesus became our supreme example of God in human form

(Philippians 2:5-11)

1. Jesus is divine - Even though Jesus became human, He still remained God.

(Colosians 1:15-20)

1. Jesus had a specific mission to accomplish - Jesus came to save humankind from sin

(Luke 4:16-21)

1. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice - Jesus endured tremendous pain so that we could enjoy eternity with him 

(I Peter 1:24)

1. Jesus has a great power to transform people - Jesus can change the most unlike person into one most powerful witness on his behalf

(Acts 4:13)

1. Jesus has an eternal dominion - Jesus’ kingdom extends beyond the boundaries of space and time 

(Revelations 1:4-8)

Who is the Holy Spirit?

1. Whom the Holy Spirit helps

• The Holy Spirit strengthens and empowers followers of Christ (Acts 2:1-41)
• When the Holy Spirit works with the Father, and the son, The Holy Spirit work

Who is God?

1. God is all knowing, ever present and all powerful

• The creator of the universe know intimate detail of his creation

(Matthew 10:29-31)

1. God is Loving and Just - God’s justice is tempered by His love (II Peter 3:3-9)
2. God is Holy - God is incomparable. Holiness merits our worship (Revelation 15:24)
3. God is personal - This characteristic of God sets him apart from the so called gods of other religion (Acts 17:22-31)
4. God is in control- it is important to remember that God is still in control 

(Romans 11:33-36)

1. The God of the bible is the one true God while some insists on the existence of many gods, only the God of the bible is the true living God worthy of our devotion

(I Corinthians 8:4-6)

1. When and how did angels begin?
2. Existence of angels (Genesis 16:7
3. Angels were created by God (Matthew 4:11, Matthew 18:10)

II. What is the nature of angels?

1. Hebrews 1:14
2. Psalm 104:4
3. Acts 12:7, 5:19
4. Daniel 10:12-13
5. II Samuel 14:20
6. Psalm 103:20
7. Luke 20:35-36
8. Matthew 22:30, Luke 20:35-36

III. How do angels work?

1. In heaven (Revelations 5:11-12, 8:34)
2. On earth (Matthew 22:22, Acts 12:23)
3. To guide believers (Acts 8:26)
4. To assist and protect the saints (Damiel 6:22, Matthew 4:11)
5. They will accompany the Lord when he returns

(Matthew 25:31, II Thesalonians 1:7-8)

1. They take the Lord’s children in heaven (Luke 16:22)

IV. How do angels fall?

They rebelled when satan tried to become like God

1. Isaiah 14
2. Ezekiel 28
3. Revelation 12:7
4. II Peter 2-5
5. Job 6

V. Who are the angels that are prominent individuals?

1. Michael who is like God (Daniel 10:13, Daniel 12:1, Jude 9)
2. Gabriel - man of God (Luke 1:26, Daniel 9:21)
3. Lucifer - mean , shining  one, star of the morning (Isaiah 14:12)

VI. What are the ministries of angels?

1. MInistry to God (Genesis 3:24, Isaiah 6:23)
2. Ministry to Christ (Luke 1:26,38 ; 22:33) (Matthew 4:11, 2:13, 25:31)
3. Ministry to believers (Hebrew 1:14, Psalms 34:7, I Kings 19:5-7)

• Acts 27:23-25
• Acts 8:26
• Acts 12:1-11

I.  What is the origin of demons?

1. Spirit of deceased evil people 9Luke 16:23)
2. Fallen unconfined angels (Matthew 12:24, 25:41, ( (II Peter 2:4) (Jude 6)

II.  What are the characteristics of demons?

1. Demons are spirit beings (Matthew 8:16) (Luke 10:17-20)
2. Demons are localized and not omnipresent (Matthew 8:28-34) (Acts 16:16)
3. Demons are intelligent but not omniscient (Mark 1:24, 8:29) (I Timothy 4:1)
4. Demons are powerful but not omnipresent (Mark 5:3-4, 9:22-23) (matthew 15:22)

III. How do demons operate?

1. Inflict disease (Luke 13:11, II Corinthians 12:7-10) (Job 1:12)
2. Influence mind (Genesis 3:1-5) (II Corinthians 4:4) (II Corinthians 11:3)
3. Deceived People (I Thessalonians 3:5) (Ephisians2:2)
4. Deceived nations |(Revelations 16:4)

IV. What are the demon’s possessions?

1. Fact of demon’s possessions (Mark 5:15-16, 4:24)
2. Nature of demon’s possessions (Mark 1:23-24, 5:3-4)

V.  What is the destiny of demons?

1. Demons had been conquered (Colossians 2:15)
2. Demons will be cast into the lake of fire (Matthew 23:41) 

(Revelations 12:9, 17:19-21)

SATAN

1, Who is Satan?

• Colossians 1:16
• Ezekiel 28:12-19
• Isaiah 14:12-17
• Ephisians 2:2
• Job 1:6-12
• Zacharia 3:1

2. What is Satan’s personality?

• John 8:44
• Job 1:6-12
• Matthew 4:1-11

3. What are Satan’s characteristics?

1. He is a thief (Matthew 13:19)
2. He is a murderer (John 8:14)
3. He is a deceiver (Revelations 12:9)

4. What are the titles ascribed to Satan?

1. II Corinthians 2:13-15
2. I Peter 5:8
3. Ephisians 2:2
4. Colossians 1:13
5. Revelations 12:9
6. John 14:30 
7. II Corinthians 4:4
8. Revelations 9:11

5. How does Satan work?

• II Peter 5:8
• Matthew 13: 25-30
• II Corinthians 4:4
• Revelations 12:10
• Luke 22:31
• I Corinthians 5:3

6. Where is Satan’s destiny?

• Revelations 12:7. 12:12, 20:1-3, 20:7-8)

7. What are the names of Satan?

Name 

Meaning 

Verse

Satan 

Adversary

Matthew 10:10

Devil

Slanderer

Matthew 4:1

Evil One

Intrinsically evil

John 17:13

Greater Dragon 

Destructive Creature

Revelations 12, 3, 7 ,9

Serpent of old

Deceiver of Eden

Revelations 12:9

Abbadon

Destruction

Revelations 9:11

Apollyon

Destroyer

Revelations 9:11

Adversary

Opponent

I Peter 5:8

Beelzebub

Lord of fly Baalzebub

Matthew 12:24

Belial

Worthless

II Corinthian 6:15

God of this world

Controls Philosophy

II Corinthians 4:4

Ruler of this world

Ruler in world system

John 12:3

Prince of the power

Of the air

Control unbelievers

Ephisians 2:2

Enemy

Opponent

Matthew 10:28

Tempter

Seduces people to sin

Matthew 4:3

Murderers

Leads people to eternal death

John 8:44

Liar

Perverts the truth

John 8:44

Accusers

Oppose believers

Revelations 12:10

The Bible speaks of the last days of the earth primarily in the Book of Revelation. John wrote about the return of Jesus Christ and the deliverance of all believers. Revelation tells us that the final battle between God and Satan is near. The Bible describes events and conditions that will mark "the end of the [present] system of things" or "the end of the world." (Matthew 24: 3) The Bible calls this period "the last days" and "the time of the end." 2 Timothy 3: 1; Daniel 8:19

World conditions and Bible chronology indicate that the last days began during the ministry of Jesus and the first century Church. The last days are defined as the continuous-time from the ministry of Jesus to the second coming. Humanity has been living in the last days for 20 centuries. At that time, God's Kingdom began ruling in heaven and earth, and one of its first events was disarming the powers and authorities, (Colossians 2:15) Satan, the Devil, and the demons, and restricting their activity on the earth. (Revelation 12:​7-​12) Satan's influence on humanity can be seen in many bad attitudes and actions that make the last days "critical times hard to deal with (Hebrews 7:25)."​ 2 Timothy 3:1.

Two passages in the Bible say that “in the last days, scoffers will come.” Second 2 Peter 3:3 and Jude 1:18 both explain what that means. A “scoffer” in this context is one who mocks Christ, ridicules the things of God, and opposes the gospel. Both Peter and Jude were writing warnings against false teachers who were intent on leading others astray. The word scoffer refers to one who denies the truths of Scripture and entices others to go along with his error.

I. When did the last days begin?  

God had spoken to first-century Christians through Jesus Hebrews 1:2 

The last days started during the ministry of Jesus. and that mankind has been in the last days for the 2000 years.  1 Peter 1:20  

• The verse says that Jesus appeared during Jesus' earthly ministry as recorded in the four Gospels. 

II. Outstanding Features of the Last Days

The following are some outstanding features of last-days, or end-times, prophecies:

1. War on a large scale.​  Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:4

2. Famine. ​ Matthew 24:7

3. Great earthquakes.​ Luke 21:11

4. Pestilences, or epidemics of "terrible diseases."​  Luke 21:11

5. Increase in crime.​ Matthew 24:12.

6. Ruining of the earth by humankind.​ Revelation 11:18

7. Deterioration of people's attitudes, people becoming more wicked. 2 Timothy 3:​1-4.

8. Noteworthy displays of religious hypocrisy. 2 Timothy 3:​5

9. Love of God growing cold in most people.​  Matthew 24:12

10. Increased understanding of Bible prophecies, including those related to the last days.​  Daniel 12:4

12. Global preaching of the good news of the Kingdom.​  Matthew 24:14

13. Widespread apathy and even ridicule toward the evidence of the approaching end.​  Matthew 24:37-​39; 2 Peter 3:​3-4

14. The simultaneous fulfillment of all these prophecies, not just a few or even most of them.​ Matthew 24:33

The world's nations are in a period of acceleration towards both the most incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the most significant period of persecution in history. Isaiah makes it clear that darkness and the glory of God will arise, something that has never happened before, together in the generation at Jesus' return. 

• Definition: Spiritual vision is the ability to perceive and understand God's truth and purpose through faith and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
• Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – "Fix your eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
• Purpose: To inspire believers to pray for and cultivate spiritual eyes to understand God’s eternal truths beyond the physical world.

1. The Presence of God
   
   • Experienced through faith.
   • John 4:24 – "God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and truth."

1. The Kingdom of God
   
   • A spiritual reality of righteousness, peace, and joy.
   • Romans 14:17 – "For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."

1. The Promises of God
   
   • Eternal life, answered prayers, and God's faithfulness.
   • John 3:16 – "For God so loved the world..."
   • Mark 11:24 – Believe to receive in prayer.

1. Spiritual Protection
   
   • God’s unseen protection and the presence of angels.
   • 2 Kings 6:17 – Elisha’s servant’s eyes were opened to see divine protection.

1. Heavenly Rewards
   
   • Treasures stored in heaven for the faithful.
   • Matthew 6:20 – "Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
   • Ephesians 1:3 – Spiritual blessings in Christ.

1. The Power of the Holy Spirit
   
   • The unseen but transformative power of the Spirit.
   • John 14:26 – The Holy Spirit teaches and reminds us of God’s truth.

1. The Origin of Blindness
   
   • Genesis 3:7 – The Fall opened physical eyes but blinded humanity to God.
   • 2 Corinthians 4:4 – The god of this world blinds unbelievers.

1. Praying for Spiritual Enlightenment
   
   • Ephesians 1:18 – "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened..."

1. Overcoming Blindness
   
   • Rely on spiritual discernment rather than human understanding.
   • Matthew 6:22-23 – The eye as the lamp of the body.

1. Spiritual Blindness vs. Spiritual Vision
   
   • Key Point: Spiritual blindness focuses on the temporary; spiritual vision focuses on the eternal.
   • Reflection: How does spiritual vision reshape your daily struggles?

1. Biblical Examples
   
   • John 11 – Lazarus' death was a fact, but Jesus brought life through truth.
   • Romans 8:28 – God works all things for good.

1. Key Point: Facts are temporary; truth is eternal.
   
   • Trusting in God's truth provides peace amidst challenges.
   • Reflection: How does God’s truth bring hope in your life?

1. Living by Faith
   
   • 2 Corinthians 5:7 – "For we live by faith, not by sight."
   • Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is confidence in the unseen.

1. Praying for Spiritual Vision
   
   • 2 Kings 6:17 – Elisha prayed for his servant’s eyes to be opened.
   • Ephesians 1:17-18 – Pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation.

1. Key Point: Faith reveals God’s protection and provision.
   
   • Reflection: What challenges require spiritual vision in your life?

1. Steps to Spiritual Vision
   
   • Pray for Vision: (Ephesians 1:17-18)
   • Study God’s Word: (Psalm 119:18)
   • Walk in the Spirit: (Galatians 5:16)
   • Obey and Repent: (Matthew 5:8)
   • Fast and Seek God: (Ezra 8:23)

1. Walking in the Spirit
   
   • Galatians 5:16 – "Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
   • Key Point: Surrender daily to deepen your relationship with God.
   • Reflection: How can you walk more closely with the Holy Spirit?

• Call to Action: Seek God daily through prayer, His Word, and the Spirit to open your spiritual eyes.
• Challenge: Ask God to show you His eternal truths and purpose in your life.
• Closing Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – Fix your eyes on the unseen, for it is eternal.

• Kahulugan: Ang espirituwal na paningin ay ang kakayahang makita at maunawaan ang katotohanan at layunin ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya at patnubay ng Banal na Espiritu.
• Susing Talata: 2 Corinto 4:18 – "Ituon ang inyong paningin hindi sa mga bagay na nakikita, kundi sa mga bagay na hindi nakikita. Ang mga nakikita ay panandalian lamang, ngunit ang mga hindi nakikita ay walang hanggan."
• Layunin: Hikayatin ang mga mananampalataya na manalangin at linangin ang espirituwal na mata upang maunawaan ang walang hanggang katotohanan ng Diyos.

1. Ang Presensya ng Diyos
   
   • Nararanasan sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya.
   • Juan 4:24 – "Ang Diyos ay Espiritu, kaya’t dapat siyang sambahin sa espiritu at katotohanan."

1. Ang Kaharian ng Diyos
   
   • Isang espirituwal na realidad ng katuwiran, kapayapaan, at kagalakan.
   • Roma 14:17 – "Ang kaharian ng Diyos ay hindi tungkol sa pagkain at inumin kundi sa katuwiran, kapayapaan, at kagalakan sa Banal na Espiritu."

1. Ang mga Pangako ng Diyos
   
   • Buhay na walang hanggan, mga dasal na sinasagot, at katapatan ng Diyos.
   • Juan 3:16 – "Gayon na lamang ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa sanlibutan..."
   • Marcos 11:24 – Manampalataya upang matanggap ang sagot sa panalangin.

1. Espirituwal na Proteksyon
   
   • Hindi nakikita ngunit aktibo ang proteksyon ng Diyos at ang presensya ng mga anghel.
   • 2 Hari 6:17 – Nabuksan ang mata ng lingkod ni Eliseo upang makita ang makalangit na proteksyon.

1. Gantimpala sa Langit
   
   • Mga kayamanang inihanda sa langit para sa matapat.
   • Mateo 6:20 – "Mag-imbak kayo ng kayamanan sa langit..."
   • Efeso 1:3 – Mga espirituwal na pagpapala kay Cristo.

1. Kapangyarihan ng Banal na Espiritu
   
   • Hindi nakikita ngunit nararanasan ang Kanyang kapangyarihan.
   • Juan 14:26 – Ang Banal na Espiritu ang magtuturo at magpapaalala ng katotohanan ng Diyos.

1. Pinagmulan ng Pagkabulag
   
   • Genesis 3:7 – Nabuksan ang pisikal na mata ngunit nabulag sa Diyos.
   • 2 Corinto 4:4 – Binulag ng diyos ng mundong ito ang mga di-mananampalataya.

1. Manalangin para sa Espirituwal na Katalinuhan
   
   • Efeso 1:18 – "Idinadalangin ko na liwanagan ng Diyos ang mga mata ng inyong puso..."

1. Pagtalo sa Pagkabulag
   
   • Huwag umasa sa sariling pang-unawa kundi sa patnubay ng Diyos.
   • Mateo 6:22-23 – Ang mata bilang ilawan ng katawan.

1. Espirituwal na Pagkabulag vs. Espirituwal na Paningin
   
   • Punto: Ang espirituwal na pagkabulag ay nakatuon sa panandalian; ang espirituwal na paningin ay nakatuon sa walang hanggan.
   • Pagninilay: Paano binabago ng espirituwal na paningin ang iyong pang-araw-araw na hamon?

1. Mga Halimbawa sa Biblia
   
   • Juan 11 – Ang kamatayan ni Lazaro ay katotohanan, ngunit binuhay siya ni Jesus.
   • Roma 8:28 – Ginagawa ng Diyos ang lahat ng bagay para sa ikabubuti.

1. Punto: Ang mga katotohanan ay panandalian; ang katotohanan ng Diyos ay walang hanggan.
   
   • Ang pagtitiwala sa katotohanan ng Diyos ay nagbibigay ng kapayapaan sa gitna ng mga pagsubok.
   • Pagninilay: Paano nagbibigay ng pag-asa ang katotohanan ng Diyos sa iyong buhay?

1. Pamumuhay sa Pananampalataya
   
   • 2 Corinto 5:7 – "Namumuhay tayo sa pananampalataya, hindi sa paningin."
   • Hebreo 11:1 – Ang pananampalataya ay katiyakan sa hindi nakikita.

1. Manalangin para sa Espirituwal na Paningin
   
   • 2 Hari 6:17 – Nanalangin si Eliseo para mabuksan ang mata ng lingkod.
   • Efeso 1:17-18 – Manalangin para sa espiritu ng karunungan at kapahayagan.

1. Punto: Ang pananampalataya ay nagbubukas ng proteksyon at probisyon ng Diyos.
   
   • Pagninilay: Anong hamon ang nangangailangan ng espirituwal na paningin sa iyong buhay?

1. Mga Hakbang sa Espirituwal na Paningin
   
   • Manalangin para sa Paningin: (Efeso 1:17-18)
   • Pag-aralan ang Salita ng Diyos: (Awit 119:18)
   • Lumakad sa Espiritu: (Galacia 5:16)
   • Sumunod at Magsisi: (Mateo 5:8)
   • Mag-ayuno at Hanapin ang Diyos: (Ezra 8:23)

1. Paglakad sa Espiritu
   
   • Galacia 5:16 – "Lumakad kayo ayon sa Espiritu, at hindi ninyo susundin ang pita ng laman."
   • Punto: Ang araw-araw na pagsuko ay nagpapalalim sa relasyon sa Diyos.
   • Pagninilay: Paano mo mapapalapit ang iyong paglakad kasama ang Banal na Espiritu?

• Hamong Aksyon: Hanapin ang Diyos araw-araw sa pamamagitan ng panalangin, Kanyang Salita, at Espiritu upang mabuksan ang iyong espirituwal na mata.
• Hamon: Hilingin sa Diyos na ipakita ang Kanyang walang hanggang katotohanan at layunin sa iyong buhay.
• Susing Talata: 2 Corinto 4:18 – Ituon ang paningin sa hindi nakikita, sapagkat ito ay walang hanggan.

IGNITER’S CHECKLIST

PART 1: The GOODNESS of GOD

Session 1 ------ Father You are so Good

Session 2 ------ Jesus the Beloved Son

Session 3 ------ Holy Spirit My Gentle Comforter

Session 4 ------ God’s Eye is on me

Part 2: My True IDENTITY and PURPOSE

Session 1 ------ WHO AM I?

Session 2 ------  I am a Friend of God

Session 3 ------  I am a Child of God

Session 4 ------  I am SIGNIFICANT therefore I SERVE WELL

Part 3: Given Power and Authority

Session 1 ------ Our Authority Releases God’s Power

Session 2 ------ Invade Heaven to Earth through Prayers

Session 3 ------ The Operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Session 4 ------ The Prophetic Culture

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME IGNITERS!

IGNITE THE FIRE is a 12-week biblically based program of re-visiting the Original Kingdom core values, to equip the Saints, for the Works of the Ministry, and for the Edifying of the Body of Christ. This aims to impact your life, your household, school, neighborhood, workplace, your city.... and to the Uttermost ends of the Earth. You continue to burn with that fire of hunger, supernaturally fueled by signs and wonders in a daily, passionate lifestyle.

IGNITE THE FIRE will help you truly discover and encounter who The Father is, who Jesus is, and who the Holy Spirit is IN You. Then, you discover WHO YOU AREs in The God- Head-Three-In-One. Empowering you to IMPART that Knowledge and Understanding with Power and Authority, Signs and Wonders to the Person next to you. When you change, people around you Start to change.

Ideal in a Group Setting with Teachings, Topic Sharing, Testimonies, and Lesson Activations. May it be in Praying, Healing, and Prophetic Gifts.

..... We pray that our students experience NEW LEVELS of Tasting and Seeing the GOODNESS OF GOD, and can IMPART this New Lifestyle with the FIRES of Heaven and continue to Blazingly burn for others.

PART 1: The GOODNESS of GOD

Session 1 ------ Father, You are so Good

1. My Father is the Creator of all good things.

**Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell in it.

**Psalm 119:68 “You are good, and what you do is good.”

**James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

**Deuteronomy 28:2 “...and all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you.

2. The Father desires to lavish His love to us.The Word says...

** 1 John 4:19 “We loved because He loved us first.”

** 1 John 3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us.*There is nothing we can do more,and there is nothing we can do less for Him to love us more or to love us less. He loves us with an unconditional and unwavering love. He loves us, because He loves us,HE LOVES US!His Nature is LOVE.God is Love and He made us to be Loved.

3. He desires for us to prosper and succeed.

**3 John 1:2 “Beloved I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prosper.”

**John 10:10 “.... I have come that they may have life, and life MORE abundantly.”2 Corinthians 9:8 “...and God is able to make all GRACE abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having that you need, you will abound in every GOOD works.”

**Philippians 4:19 “... and my God shall supply all your need according to His riches and glory by Christ Jesus.”

**Deuteronomy 8:18 “But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth.”*God has empowered us to live better lives when we are connected to Him. His desire is to BLESS us. He is a GREAT PROVIDER.

4. The LORD is my Protector.

**Psalm 18:2“The Lord is my PROTECTOR; He is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with Him I am safe. He protects me like a shield: He defends me and keep me safe.”

**Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid, for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

**God is our ultimate PROTECTOR.

5. The Father is Full of joy.

**Psalm 16:11 “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is FULLNESS of JOY.”

**Zephaniah 3:17 “...He will rejoice over you with singing.”

*God delights in us. He Leads us to Him. He wanted us to Taste and See His GOODNESS. As a Father He ONLY wanted GOOD for us. 

Power Up Discussion:
1. Describe from what you have learned today, how do you view Father God?2. What are the three important roles of God the Father from our lesson today? a._______________ b.______________ c. ________________

3. Ask God to help you ENCOUNTER the depths of His Love today. Express God’s love to 3-5 people. How did you feel after you released God’s love to them? 

4. Share TESTIMONIES of the Goodness of God in your life.

PART 1: The GOODNESS of GOD

Session 2: Jesus the Beloved Son:

1. The Father loves Jesus so much.
**Matthew 3:17 “This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.”

**Matthew 3:35 “The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hands.”

**Matthew 14:7 “If you have known me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”

• How would you know Jesus? We come to know Jesus through His Word.

How? Jesus revealed the Father through the manifestation of the Holy Spirit, which comes from putting our faith in His Word.

• Jesus REVEALED the Father.

2. JESUS is the only way to the Father.
**John 14:6 “Jesus said to him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, one comes to the Father except through me.”

**John 5:19 “… most assuredly, I say to you, a Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.”

**John 3:16 “For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” *Jesus is the Only SAVIOR of the world.

• Walk in the Spirit: Galatians 5:25
• WAY Salvation Acts 4:12 
• TRUTH  Deliverance John 8:32   
• LIFE  Worship Isaiah 38:18-19, Galatians 5:25 
• What is the basis of your belief? 1 Corinthians 15:2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
• Salvation encompasses the whole being of a person, which can be seen as addressing both physical and spiritual aspects. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

3. Jesus gave us power and authority.
**John 14:12 “…I say to you he who believes in Me, the works that Ido he will do also; and GREATER works than these he will; do also...”

**John 14:13 “And whatever you ask in My Name that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”

• Why greater works than Jesus did? Because that was before Christ's crucifixion. After Christ's crucifixion, we receive the same Spirit that was in Him, and He is now seated on the throne. 
• The power and authority of believers come through faith in the name of Jesus."
• Prayers and requests made in His name will be fulfilled, for the sake of His name and for His Glory. 

4. Jesus commissioned us to continue His works.
**John 20:21 “… as the Father has sent me, I also send you.”

**Matthew 28:18-20 “…All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them toobserve all things that I have commanded to you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of age. Discussion: 1. What have you learned today about Jesus?-The Father LOVES Jesus so much.-JESUS is the only WAY to the Father.-Jesus gave us POWER, and AUTHORITY.-Jesus COMMISSIONED us to continue His works 2. Describe the Power and Authority given to us by Jesus. -What Jesus does, we can do as well, even greater works than He did."3. Ask Jesus to SHOW up in your life, and how did he reveal Himself?4. Share 

TESTIMONIES of the Goodness of God in your life through Jesus.  Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? If not, He is inviting you right now... Receive Him into your heart and let Him come into your life. 

Let us Pray“Lord Jesus, I believe You died for me on the Cross. I truly repent of my sins, and I ask You to please forgive me. I want to turn away from doing things my own way. Please come and live in my heart. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I make you my Lord and Savior. From this point forward, I want to live my life for You. Thank you for saving me. I receive Your forgiveness! In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen”(Your journey with Jesus to real peace and freedom in Him has begun!)Talk to Jesus(Write your Prayer)

PART 1: The GOODNESS of GOD

Session 3 ------ Holy Spirit My Gentle Comforter

Banal na Espiritu ang Aking Mahinahon na Mang-aaliw:
1. The Father PROMISE the Comforter. Ama Pangako ng Mang-aaliw.

**Acts 1:4 “...but to wait for the  PROMISE  of the Father, which, He said, you have heard from Me.” 

**Gawa 1:4 "...ngunit maghintay kayo ng Pangako ng Ama, na, sinabi Niya, inyong narinig mula sa Akin." 

• Acts 1:4 Jesus' final instructions to his disciples before his ascension were to wait for the promise of the Father. He spent forty days teaching them about the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3) and told them to remain in Jerusalem until they received power from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8, Acts 2). This empowerment would enable them to be witnesses and spread the gospel worldwide. 
• Gawa 1:4 Mga huling bilin ni Hesus sa Kanyang mga alagad bago Siya umakyat sa langit ay maghintay para sa pangako ng Ama. Siya'y naglaan ng apatnapung araw upang turuan sila tungkol sa kaharian ng Diyos (Gawa 1:3) at sinabihan sila na manatili sa Jerusalem hanggang sila'y makatanggap ng kapangyarihan mula sa Banal na Espiritu (Gawa 1:8, Gawa 2). Ang kapangyarihang ito ay magbibigay sa kanila ng lakas upang maging mga saksi at magpakalat ng ebanghelyo sa buong mundo.

* You are anointed.  You have the touch from God.
* The baptism of the Holy Spirit is an inward transformation that equips believers with spiritual gifts, empowers them for service, and enables them to live a life that reflects the character and power of God. 

* Water Baptism: outward expression of an inward faith,

**John 20:22 “...He breathed on them, and said to them, Receive the HOLY SPIRIT. (Third Person of the Trinity) 

• John 20:22 This action indicates the impartation of new life and spiritual renewal to the disciples, from spiritual death (1 Tim 5:6) through sin (Romans 6:23). Breathed upon by the Holy Spirit for new life (2 Corinthians 5:17), God's breath is returned to man (Life in God).
• Romans 5:5“ “Now hope does not disappoint, because the LOVE of God has been poured out in our hearts by the HOLY SPIRIT who was given to us.”
• Hope and Love: The hope of being transformed into the likeness of Christ drives believers towards lives of purity and holiness. Rooted (anchor, closely tied) in the Father's love, and the assurance of our status as His beloved children (1 John 3:3). This hope sustains believers in the midst of present sufferings and challenges, knowing that their adoption as children of God secures their future inheritance. This hope rests in the promise of future glory, secured by God's faithful love and commitment to their ultimate redemption(Romans 8:20-25). 

2. The Holy Spirit DWELLS in us. **1 Corinthians 3:16 “Do you know that you are God’s Temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20Ang Banal na Espiritu AY TUMITIRA sa atin. **1 Corinto 3:16 "Hindi ba ninyo alam na kayo'y Templo ng Diyos at na ang Espiritu ng Diyos ay tumitira sa inyo."Ang Banal na Espiritu TUMITIRA sa atin. **1 Corinto 3:16 "Alam ba ninyo na kayo'y templo ng Diyos at ang Espiritu ng Diyos ay tumitira sa inyo." **1 Corinto 6:19-20 

• Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: The permanent presence of the Holy Spirit within us, believer upon our conversion to faith in Jesus Christ. It empowers, guides, convicts of sin, and enables believers to live a life pleasing to God. Romans 8:9
• Panahanan ng Banal na Espiritu: Ang permanenteng presensya ng Banal na Espiritu sa loob natin, mananampalataya sa ating pagbabalik-loob sa pananampalataya kay Jesu-Kristo. Ito ay nagbibigay ng kapangyarihan, gumagabay, naghatol sa kasalanan, at nagbibigay-daan sa mga mananampalataya na mamuhay ng isang kalugud-lugod sa Diyos. Roma 8:9
• Manifestation of the Holy Spirit: encompasses outward displays of His presence and power, including spiritual gifts and as well as fruits. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Galatians 5:22-23 
• Pagpapamalas ng Banal na Espiritu: Sumasaklaw ito sa mga pagpapakita sa labas ng Kanyang presensya at kapangyarihan, kabilang ang mga espirituwal na kaloob at pati na rin ang mga bunga. **1 Corinto 12:7-11, Galacia 5:22-23 
• Who dwells a person manifested  Matt. 7:16-18, Luke 6:45
• Sinong naninirahan sa isang tao na pinamamalas Matt. 7:16-18, Lucas 6:45
• The Holy Spirit is a comforter, not a condemner, Ephesians 4:30-3
• Ang Banal na Espiritu ay isang tagapagaliw, hindi isang humahatol, Efeso 4:30-32

 John 16:8-11And when He has come, He will convict the world of  sin, and of righteousness and of judgment:  9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. Juan 16:8-11 At pagparito Nya, Kanyang didikta ang sanlibutan ng kasalanan, at ng katuwiran, at ng hatol: 9 sa kasalanan, sapagkat hindi nila pinaniniwalaan ako; 10 sa katuwiran, sapagkat ako'y pumupunta sa Aking Ama at hindi na ninyo ako nakikita; 11 sa hatol, sapagkat ang tagapamahala ng mundong ito ay hinatulan na. 

• SIN: Ephesians 4:7-8  Christ's victory over sin, death, and Satan, symbolized by His taking captives. These "captives" are understood to represent the powers of evil that were defeated by Christ's triumph. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, particularly the sin of unbelief in Jesus Christ, rejecting the truth of His identity and His redemptive work through His death and resurrection.
• KASALANAN: Efeso 4:7-8 Tagumpay ni Kristo laban sa kasalanan, kamatayan, at Satanas, sinasagisag ng Kanyang pagdakip sa mga bihag. Ang mga "bihag" na ito ay nauunawaang kumakatawan sa mga kapangyarihan ng kasamaan na sinaktan ng tagumpay ni Kristo. Kinukumbinsi ng Banal na Espiritu ang sanlibutan sa kasalanan, lalo na ang kasalanan ng hindi pagsampalataya kay Hesus Kristo, pagtanggi sa katotohanan ng Kanyang pagkakakilanlan at ng Kanyang redemptive work sa pamamagitan ng Kanyang kamatayan at muling pagkabuhay. 
• RIGHTEOUSNESS: What Jesus Christ did on the cross Romans 5:19 
• KATUWIRAN: Ang ginawa ni Hesus Kristo sa krus Roma 5:19
• JUDGEMENT: Verses like Hebrews 4:12 make it evident that the Word of God discerns our thoughts and hearts, judging us to rebuke and train us in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). When one lacks conviction in the Word of God through the Holy Spirit, God may use other members of the community of believers to provide guidance. However, the purpose of such judgment is not condemnation but correction and guidance towards righteousness. (1 Peter 4:17). It is motivated by love and a desire for spiritual growth and maturity, rather than judgment and punishment. The ultimate goal is restoration and reconciliation, following the example of Jesus Christ, who came not to condemn but to save (John 3:17)

3. The Holy Spirit TEACHES and LEADS us. 

**John 14:26 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in MY Name, will teach you ALL things and remind you of everything that I have told you.

**Romans 8:26 “at the same time the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we don’t know how to pray for what we need, But the Spirit prays along with our groans that cannot be expressed in words.”

**John 14:16-17 “And I will ask the Father, and He will give another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into ALL TRUTH.”

• Teach: The Holy Spirit will provide knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and insight into God's kingdom, guiding believers into all truth.
• Remind: The Holy Spirit will bring to mind Jesus' Words, teachings, and promises, helping disciples recall and apply these truths in their lives, ensuring access (connection) to Jesus' Kingdom and His presence.
• Ipapaalala ng Banal na Espiritu ang mga Salita, turo, at pangako ni Jesus, na tutulong sa mga disipulo na alalahanin at ilapat ang mga katotohanang ito sa kanilang buhay, tinitiyak ang pag-access (koneksyon) sa Kaharian ni Jesus at sa Kanyang presensya.

**Romans 8:26 “at the same time the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we don’t know how to pray for what we need, But the Spirit prays along with our groans that cannot be expressed in words.”

• "In our weaknesses, including insufficiency, challenging situations, and struggles, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with wordless cries, expressing our deepest needs to God. He fully knows the mind and will of God, interceding on our behalf in ways beyond human understanding. This assures believers of God's active presence and support, particularly in prayer, even when they cannot articulate their needs. The Holy Spirit's intercession provides comfort and assurance, demonstrating His ongoing work on behalf of believers, even in times of weakness or uncertainty."

**John 14:16-17 “And I will ask the Father, and He will give another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into ALL TRUTH.”
**John 14:16-17 “And I will ask the Father, and He will give another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into ALL TRUTH.”

4. The Holy Spirit gave us GIFTS. Binigyan tayo ng Banal na Espiritu ng MGA KALOOB

• Manifestation of the Holy Spirit: encompasses outward displays of His presence and power, including spiritual gifts and as well as fruits. 

**1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Faith, Gifts of Healing, Working of Miracles, Prophecy, Discerning of Spirits, Different Kinds of Tongues, Interpretation of Tongue.**1 Corinto 12:7-11 Salita ng Karunungan, Salita ng Kaalaman, Pananampalataya, Mga Kaloob ng Pagpapagaling, Paggawa ng mga Kababalaghan, Hula, Pagpapalagay ng mga Espiritu, Iba't ibang Klaseng mga Dila, Pagsasalin ng Wika.

• "The gifts of the Holy Spirit are balanced with the nine fruits. Gifts without the fruit of the Spirit will lead to pride and arrogance, glorifying oneself."
• Ang mga kaloob ng Banal na Espiritu ay balanse sa siyam na bunga. Ang mga kaloob na walang bunga ng Espiritu ay hahantong sa pagmamataas at pagmamataas, na niluluwalhati ang sarili."

The whole verse: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

6. The Holy Spirit is HAPPY. 

**Psalm 16:11 “In His presence is fullness of joy and pleasures forever.”*The Holy Spirit is representative of God’s presence, so when we say “In His Presence,” we’re saying, “In the Holy Spirit is fullness of joy.”6. Ang Banal na Espiritu ay MASAYA 

• True happiness and contentment are found in a close relationship with God. Additionally, the mention of "eternal pleasures at your right hand" suggests the everlasting blessings and rewards that come from walking in alignment with God's will.

1. What have learned today about the Holy Spirit?Ano ang natutunan natin ngayon tungkol sa Banal na Espiritu?* It is a promised to us by the Father

* He dwells in us
2.  What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives? He is our advocate and helper in all things
3. Ask the Holy Spirit to SHOW up and talk to you?
4. Share TESTIMONIES of the manifest presence of the Holy Spirit.Talk to the Holy Spirit. Ask Him anything you wanted to ask and WAIT, LISTEN to His answer. (Write your Prayers)

PART 1: The GOODNESS of GOD

Session 4: God’eye is on me 

John 17:17The truth that set us free. John 1:1,14

1.The Godhead-three-in-One joined together to let you and me taste and see His goodness. 

**Psalm 34:8 “Oh taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him.”

**John 3:16 “…For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.”

**Romans 5:8 “ ...while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

**Genesis 1:31 “God saw all that He has made (earth & man), and it was very good.

2. God rejoices in us. Joy is precious in the Kingdom.

**Zephaniah 3:17 “He rejoicesover you with singing.

**Psalm 16:11 “In His Presence isfullness of JOY.”
**Psalm 126:1-3 “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with JOY.

*JOY is a precious commodity in the Kingdom. It was set before Jesus toendure the cross. It is thereward of Jesus at the cross.

3. God wants to release the JOY of His goodness through us.

**Romans 14:17 “…for the Kingdom of God is Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit.”

**Matthew 10:7-8 “Preach saying: The Kingdom of Heaven is just at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons, freely received, freely give.”

*God wants us to have an ENCOUNTER, so we can share that Encounter to others.

Power Up Discussion - Activity - Activation

1. List down moments in your life that you have TASTED and SEENthe GOODNESS of God?

2. Share moments that you experience JOY from the L

ord that gaveyou strength.

3.What have you done so far, in sharing the Kingdom of God?

4. Share TESTIMONIES of the Goodness of God in your life through Jesus.

Part 2: My True IDENTITY and PURPOSE

Session 1 ------ WHO AM I?

1. We are God's MASTERPIECE

Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female, He created them.  

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” 

**As Modern-Day Revivalists, we need to represent Him with the new mindset that God is good, and He is a Healer, and He loves us so much and we are His Masterpiece.  

He sets everything for us. It is done. He is not angry with us all but gave everything around us for us to be aligned to His purpose.  

2. We must BELIEVE that God EXIST. 

Hebrews 11:6 “For He that comes to God must believe that He is, and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
**We must believe that God exists in a way that He exist in TRUTH. He is not angry with us all but gave everything around us for us to be aligned to His purpose.
**We also must see ourselves in that TRUTH of how God has made us, to have a mindset of a World Changer, an Influencer, a Leader, a Mentor, a Coach.
A World Changer: with unique gifts aimed at the global good, emphasizing stewardship and care for the environment and society.

An Influencer: according to one's beliefs inspires others, reflecting the power of example in faith 

A Leader: marked by service, humility, focusing on serving others rather than being served.

A Mentor:  transmitting wisdom and faith, mentors guide and support others, playing a key educational role within faith communities.

A Coach: focus on helping others reach their full potential by nurturing their talents and overcoming challenges, aligned with the goal of achieving God-given possibilities.

3. We are a work in PROGRESS in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:13-14 “...till we all come to the unity of FAITH and to the knowledge of the Son of God, to a PERFECT man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. That we should no longer be children toss to and fro ..1 Corinthian 2:16 “For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him? But we have the MIND of CHRIST.”
**There is only PROGRESS from the lenses of the Kingdom. Each one is progressing in their own pace in their walk with Jesus.
**If we see ourselves as incompetent, can’t measure up, as sinners, as inadequate... then we will projectively represent ourselves to others and see others as such.
**Knowing our TRUE IDENTITY is vitally KEY to living in our TRUE DESTINY.

4. We are CO-LABORERS with Jesus Christ. 

Genesis 1:28 “...Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion...”
**God gave us things to do here on earth. As He gave us Power and Authority, responsibility to rule and stewardship accountability goes with it.
John 20:21-23 “So Jesus said to them again, Peace to you, As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” He breathed on them, and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
We are encouraged to forgive others, as this mirrors the forgiveness we have received through Christ. And also in submission to His Word, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 5:23-24
Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.... teaching them to observe ALL things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” AMEN.              

**Jesus breathed and commanded the Apostles to receive the Holy Spirit as He sent them to do Kingdom works.
**We have the task to Bring HEAVEN here on EARTH.
**Jesus modeled to us what we need to do.
**We release the Kingdom through Healing, Deliverance, and destroying the works of the enemy, Prophetic Declarations etc. *God gave us Power and Authority through Jesus Christ and the Powerful Anointing of the Holy Spirit.                            
1. How do you look at yourself NOW as God’s MASTERPIECE? 

2. What areas in your life do you think you still need a work in progress? 

3. Share how you release the Kingdom to somebody around you? How did it happen? 

4. What Powers and Authorities God has given to you?

Part 2: My True IDENTITY and PURPOSE

Session 2: I Am A Friend Of God

5. We are No Longer SERVANTS but FRIENDS.  

**John 15:15 “No longer do I call you servants for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for ALL things I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.” **Juan 15:15 

We become friends of God by leaning on Him and obeying His teachings. John 15:14. We are friends because we are not friends of the world, which would make us enemies of God. james 4:4. Jesus establishes a bond of friendship, so we are no longer enemies as we once were (Romans 5:10 ) before coming to faith in Christ."

John 15:15 was spoken by Jesus before the cross during the Last Supper, as part of his teachings to his disciples. At that time, Jesus referred to his followers as friends, indicating the close relationship they had with him.After the cross, when Jesus ascended to heaven and sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within believers, their relationship with God was elevated even further. Believers were no longer merely friends but referred to as "children of God" because of their adoption into God's family through faith in Jesus Christ. This status as His beloved children. (Galatians 4:7). Believers inherit spiritual blessings as part of God's family. This inheritance includes blessings such as salvation, eternal life, spiritual gifts, fruits, and the promise of an eternal kingdom (Ephesians 1:11, 1 Peter 1:3-4). The blessings and privileges that believers receive lead to a deeper, closer, and more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, who is portrayed as the bridegroom. This intimate relationship symbolizes the deep love, commitment, and unity between Christ and His Church (believers), portraying a spiritual union marked by love, devotion, and intimacy as the bride of Christ (Revelation 19:7-9).

*God values us most than our works. God's love is unconditional and extends to every individual regardless of their achievements or failures. That is the concept of Grace (God's unmerited favor), given freely to all regardless of their actions, extended to us despite our shortcomings.has God

* ”The most important aspect of Christianity is not the work we do, but the relationship (friend, son and daughter or intimate relationship) we maintain with God and the surrounding influence and qualities produced by that relationship. That is all God ask us to give our attention to, and it is the one thing that is continually under attack.” Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest. 

Let us look at God's love in us as sons and daughters. Because God's love never fails, and no one can separate us from His love. Because of His love, 

5. We are No Longer SERVANTS but FRIENDS.  

**James 2:23 “...Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s Friend.” Much more after the cross. we are in right standing before God and hidden in Christ. (Romans 3:24, Colossians 3:3) 

6. Abraham was called a FRIEND OF GOD. 

7. In the Kingdom FRIENDSHIP flows from LOVE.  S

** John 15:13 “...Greater love has no one than this than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” **Juan 15:13 "...

Laying down one's life for friends (John 15:13), and brotherhood (1 John 3:16) The sacrifice of His life for humanity—believers are encouraged to follow this example by being willing to sacrifice for their friends and brothers and sisters in the Christian community. Both verses emphasize the deep nature of sacrificial love and encourage believers to incorporate this selfless love into their interactions with others.

*Jesus modeled how to be a Friend to us by giving His own life for all humanity to be re-connected again to the Father.  

8. Friendship command humble OBEDIENCE. 

**John 15:14 “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.” 

*In the Kingdom, there is always an EXCHANGE. In the Kingdom, there is always EXCHANGE" suggests a principle or concept related to the Kingdom of God or spiritual realms. In this context, "exchange" implies the idea of ​​giving and receiving, exchanging, or trading something. with value. It may refer to various spiritual principles such as sowing and reaping, blessing and accountability, or receiving something in return for what is given.There is always a Man-Word-Part to the God-Word-Part. We call this RELATIONSHIP. 

Relationship is a connection involving communication or interaction between God and humanity, encompassing both the 'God-Word-Part' and humanity's response ('man's word part'). The term 'Word' may signify divine revelation, communication, or the expression of God's will or truth, with human response being an important aspect. Journey to the Kingdom: This refers to the spiritual journey or experience of living in harmony, love, and joy with the principles, values, and truths of the Kingdom of God. It encompasses walking in God's will, growing in faith, and transforming one's life according to God's principles.Relational Journey: The relationship with God and humanity, which is central to the Kingdom journey of practicing Kingdom principles. It involves walking in the Spirit (using spiritual eyes, ear and Godly wisdom) and exercising the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit through the grace of God."

POWER UP DISCUSSION:  

1. How is it to be a Friend of God?  

2. Share some Encounters with God as His Friend?  

3. Do you have a friend that you value most? How is the relationship?  

4. What Obedience have you given God in exchange to His Friendship? 

Talk to God How to upgrade your friendship with Him.

Part 2: My True IDENTITY and PURPOSE

Session 3:  I am a Child of God

1. We are HIS! His SONS and DAUGHTERS.John 1:12 Receive and Believe / Born of God / Adoption (Romans 8:16-18)Galatian 4:7 not slave but heirs (titus 3:7 hope of eternal life)Galatians 4:6. can cry Abba Father

2. God made us HEIRS and CO-HEIRS of Jesus.Romans 8:16-17 Heirs of God and joint heirs with ChristMetthew 7:7-8 Ask, given, seek, find, knock and will be opened to you

3. Sons and daughter have ACCESS, INFLUENCE, POWER and AUTHORZITY.Hebrews 4:16 come boldly Matthew 5:14,16, light of the word to be seen Luke 10:17-19 given authorityPart 2: My True IDENTITY and PURPOSE Session 

3: I Am A Child of God

9. We are _______! His ______ and ___________.We are HIS! His SONS and DAUGHTERS.Tayo ay KANYA! Mga ANAK na LALAKI at BABAE**John 1:12 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God to those who believe in His name.”

• Believing and Receiving (accepting) Him are granted the status of God's children. This transformation is not based on natural descent or human effort but on God's gracious act of adoption through faith in Jesus. It speaks to the identity of believers as chosen and loved by God, defining their true nature and purpose in relation to Him.

**Galatian 4:7 “Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and ifa son, then an heir of God through Christ.”

• Here, Paul contrasts the previous status of believers as slaves to sin and the law with their new identity as children of God. This transition from slavery to sonship brings about a change in status and right. As God's children, believers are also heirs of God's promises, including eternal life and the blessings of the kingdom of God. This emphasizes a profound change in identity and purpose, from bondage to freedom and inheritance.

**Galatians 4:6 “And because you are sons, God sent forth the Spiritof His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

• This verse highlights the intimate relationship between believers and God, through the Holy Spirit. The presence of the Spirit in believers' hearts enables them to call God "Abba, Father," a term of endearment expressing closeness, confidence, and affection. It signifies not just a formal relationship but a deeply personal and transformative one, further solidifying their identity as God's children and underscoring the reality of being loved, known, and valued by the Father.
• The true identity and purpose of believers is found in becoming God's children through faith in Christ. This status brings freedom from sin, an intimate relationship with God, and an inheritance that includes present spiritual blessings and future eternal rewards. To be a child of God means to belong to His family, His love and His divine purposes. This deep understanding shapes how believers view themselves, their worth, and their purpose in life, and guides them to live in a way worthy of their role as children of God.

*We are saved and have eternal life believing in Jesus. Not by our own works, but acknowledging and receiving our loving Father’s gift to us – His SonJesus Christ. 

*We find our TRUE IDENTITY in what God has done for us, on what He haspaid for us, what He has destined us to be and NOT in the messes of ourlives, nor in our own performance. 

• Our true identity is rooted in God’s actions, plans and purposes for us—not in our failures or achievements. It's grounded in His work of redemption, the price He paid through His Son Jesus Christ, and His vision for our lives. Focusing not on our failure but on His divine plan and grace. We are defined by what God has accomplished for us and what He calls us to be, emphasizing our value and purpose as divinely ordained, rather than self-generated through our efforts or missteps.

2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:9  These scriptures collectively affirm that our true identity is anchored in God's actions and purposes for us—through His grace, adoption, and calling—rather than in our own successes or failures.

*The realization of our TRUE VALUE starts with knowing whose we are. Romans 8:17, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 

• Our identity and value are derived from our relationship with God. Recognizing that we are God's creation, loved and valued by Him, lays the foundation for understanding our true worth. This concept is rooted in several biblical principles: Creation in God's Image (Genesis 1:27), Love and Redemption ( John 3:16), Belonging to God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Our self-worth and identity are not primarily based on external validations or personal achievements but are rooted in the understanding and acceptance that we are valued and loved by God. Knowing that we belong to Him provides a solid foundation for recognizing our true value.

We are HIS! His sons and daughters of the Most High King, the Maker ofheaven and earth and everything. In all His Grandeur and Sovereignty,He sent His ONLY to bring us back into His Kingdom and into HisHousehold.

• As sons and daughters of the Most High King, our identity is deeply rooted in our relationship with God, the Creator of the universe. Despite His grandeur and sovereignty over all creation, God demonstrated His love and desire for reconciliation by sending His only Son to restore us to His kingdom. This act of redemption not only highlights our valued place in God’s household but also underscores the depth of His commitment to bringing us into a close, familial relationship with Him. Through this divine intervention, we are invited to embrace our true identity as members of God's family, cherished and chosen by Him.

So, we  can call Him, “Abba, Father.” INTIMACY
10. God made us _______ and _________ of Jesus.God made us HEIRS and CO-HEIRS of Jesus.

**Roman 8:16-17 “The Spirit Himself bear witness with our spirit that weare children of God, and if children, then heirs – heirs of God and jointheirs with Christ, if needed we suffer with Him, that we may also beglorified.”

• These verses affirm our identity as God's children, a status confirmed by the Holy Spirit within us. As children, we are designated as heirs of God, inheriting His promises and blessings. Moreover, we are co-heirs with Christ, sharing not only in His inheritance but also in His sufferings and glory. This establishes a profound spiritual relationship with Jesus, indicating that whatever is due to Christ by right is shared with us, including both challenges and the ultimate glory of God's kingdom.

**Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask, and it will be given to you; Seek, and you willfind; Knock and it will be opened to you.

• While these verses do not directly address our status as heirs with Christ, they emphasize the openness and generosity of God towards those who seek Him. In the context of being God's children and heirs, this promise reinforces the idea that as members of God's family, we have access to His provision and presence. We are encouraged to actively pursue a relationship with God, assured that He responds to our earnest seeking and knocking. This relationship dynamic is part of our inheritance, where communication and access to God are guaranteed.

For EVERYONE who asks receives and he who seeks finds; and hewho knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-11Para sa LAHAT ng humihingi ay tumatanggap at ang humahanap ay nakasusumpong; at siya kung sino ang kumakatok, ang pinto ay binuksan.*As God’s children we have access to the resources of His Kingdom.We just have to come to Him and ask. He delights in that. Our inheritance is ready NOW! Ito ay kanyang kagalakan. Ang ating mana ay handa na NGAYON!11. Sons and daughters have ___________, I_____________, _______ and __________.Sons and daughter have ACCESS, INFLUENCE, POWER and AUTHORZITY.

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

• This verse speaks to the access believers have to God. As His children, we can confidently come before Him, assured of His mercy and grace. This privilege reflects a close relationship with God, where His throne is not a place of judgment for believers but one of grace.

**Matthew 5:14,16 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on  hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” These verses emphasize the influence that believers have in the world. As God's children, they are to reflect His character and goodness, impacting others and guiding them toward God. This influence is not for personal glory but for leading others to recognize and glorify God.**Matthew 10:1 “And He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them POWER over uncleaned spirits, to cast them out, and to heal the ALL sickness and ALL kinds of diseases.”

• This passage illustrates the power and authority Jesus grants to His followers. The disciples, representing God's children, are empowered to act against spiritual forces and bring healing, showcasing God's kingdom's authority and power through their lives.

**Luke 10:17,19 “…Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Yourname… Behold, I give you the AUTHORITY to trample on serpents and scorpions, and overcome ALL the power of the enemy, and nothing shallby any means hurt you.”*

• Here, the power and authority believers hold are further highlighted. Jesus assures that His followers have dominion over the enemy's forces, ensuring their protection and victory in spiritual battles. This authority is a direct consequence of their identity and relationship with God.

Together, these verses reveal that as sons and daughters of God, believers are endowed with remarkable privileges: direct access to God's presence, the capacity to influence the world positively, and the divine power and authority to enact change and overcome spiritual opposition. This identity brings both the privilege of an intimate relationship with God and the responsibility to live out this relationship in ways that reflect His kingdom and purposes on earth.*As God’s children, we have DIRECT access into His Throne of Grace ALL the time.*Bilang mga anak ng

• It is our privilege to have direct access to our Father God because of our relationship with Him as His children. We can come to Him openly and without fear, assured of His love for us, ready to listen and respond to our needs, including support, guidance, and provision. 

*Uniquely set apart from among the many to carry on the tasks assigned tous.

* Being set part to carry out specific tasks aligns with God's purpose for individuals and the unique roles within the body of Christ. Scripture affirms that believers are called and equipped for distinct tasks, contributing to the broader mission of the church and God's kingdom. 

1 Peter 2:9 This verse highlights the believer's unique status as chosen by God, set apart (holy), and called to a specific purpose—to declare God's praises. It underscores the idea that believers are distinct from others, not just in identity but in purpose, tasked with a divine mission that reflects God's character and actions.Ephesians 2:10Ephesians 2:10 emphasizes that believers are created with intentionality (God's handiwork) and for a specific purpose—to engage in good works. These tasks are not random; they have been prepared by God, indicating that each believer has a unique role in fulfilling God's plan.Romans 12:4-6

This passage uses the metaphor of a body to describe the diversity of functions and gifts within the church. It acknowledges that while believers are part of a larger community, each one has a unique set of gifts and a distinct role to play. This diversity is by design, with each task and gift intended to contribute to the common good and the fulfillment of the church's mission.Together, these verses convey the biblical principle that believers are uniquely set apart and equipped by God to carry out specific tasks within His kingdom. This calling is both a privilege and a responsibility, reflecting God's sovereign purpose and the individual's role in His redemptive plan.

*Powers and Authority passed on to us by Jesus through the guidance, directions,, instructions of the Holy Spirit. 

*The enemy cannot hurt you.

*You will OVERCOME and be VICTORIOUS with Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit

Discussion - Activity - Activation

1. What have you learned today, being a Child of God?

2. What was given to you from Heaven as a son and a daughter?

3. Share the ENCOUNTERS you experienced with these Power and Authority?

4. As a Child of God, share any Intimacy with the Father that you have experienced?

Talk to God how you Gratefully Thank Him as a Father

Part 2: My True IDENTITY and PURPOSE

Session 4: I am SIGNIFICANT therefore I SERVE WELL

**2 Timothy 1:9 “(God) who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works; but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time begun.”

**2 Corinthians 3:6 “(God) who also made us sufficient as ministers of the New Covenant, not of the letters but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the

Spirit gives life.

**Romans 8:28 “All things work together for good to those who love God and called according to His purpose.

*We are not here for nothing.

*Our significance is found in His significance and wired to glorify the Father.

*Everything was given with a Price, the Blood of Jesus to fulfill that purpose.

*Only GOOD He wanted for us.

2. God gave us PASSION, through HUNGER and THIRST to RUN the race.

**Matthew 5:6 “Happy are thosen who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they will be filled.”

**Psalm 107:9 “He satisfy the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.”

**Ephesians 5:18 “…but be

*Our passion for God and others is developed by spending time with Jesus

and soaking in the Holy Spirit by wanting more and gratefully be thankful.

*The Kingdom is apermissional Culture and no end to heavens resources.

*Jesus promised for us to do

Greater works than what He did.BCK / CKB GLOBAL SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

3. Jesus LEADS with a SERVANT’S Heart and SERVED witha KING’S Heart.

**John 13:1-8 Jesus instructed His disciples “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet, for I have given you and example that you should do as I have done to you.

*Jesus modelled the character of serving well, with a basin of water and a towel on His hand.

*People really become impress of who they are, and those who knew

NOT who they are in Christ want to rally others around them to build

an empire. Stay in humble obedience, not to compensate for the sinful past.

You are now a NEW Creation in Christ Jesus.

*When we capture ourassignments, the next step is to give it away.

4. INTIMACY will birth FRUITFULNESS through PASSION.

**John15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me, you can do nothing.”

*Everything we do (healing, deliverance, joy, peace, etc.) flow from intimacy rooted in passion.

5. There is ONLY PROGRESS in the Kingdom.

**Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of JesusChrist.”

**Luke 9:62 “But Jesus said to him, No one having put his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.

**2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept my Faith.

Power Up Discussion - Activity - Activation

1. Why is passion important? How do we get more passion?

2. Share some specific ways you have tasted how to fight agood fight of faith?

6. Read Nehemiah Chapters 1, 2, 4 & 6. Highlight his Passion

4. List 5 ways you expressed your passion this week.

PART 3: Given Power and Authority

Session 1:  Our Authority Releases God's Power:

Matthew 16:18-19  I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Jesus is entrusting authority to Peter (representing the Church) to bind and loose on earth, suggesting a transfer of authority from heaven to the Church.

1. He TRANSFERRED His AUTHORITY on earth to His BODY, the Church, and we are His HEIRS. 

Knowing your Authority starts with knowing the WORD of God.

3 THINGS WE MUST BE AWARE OF IN ORDER TO USE THE AUTHORITY JESUS HAS GIVEN US:

•   We have to know WHAT AUTHORITY is. (Luke 10:19 & Eph. 6:10)

**Luke 10:19

“I have given you AUTHORITY to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome ALL the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”

**Ephesians 6:10

“Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.

•   We have to know that it BELONGS TO US. (1 Cor. 12:27 & Eph. 1:20, 2:6 & Rom8:17)

**1 Corinthians 12:27

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

**Ephesians 1:20

... He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places...

**Ephesians 2:6

“For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus.”

**Romans 8:17

“And since we are his children, we are His heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory.

“I AMS”

REMIND US OF CONFESSING IT ON A DAILY BASIS, THIS WILL CAUSE US TO SEE OURSELVES, THE WAY GOD SEES US

- I AM a Child of a Living God. Rom. 8:16

- I AM strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might. Eph.6:10

- I AM an Heir of God and a Co-Heir with Christ Jesus. Rom 8:17

- I AM Exercising my Authority over the enemy.Luke 10:19

- I AM establishing God’s Word here on earth. Mat. 16:19

- I AM More than a Conqueror.Rom 8:37

- I AM Led by the Spirit of God. Rom. 8:14

• We have to know HOW to USE it  (John 14:13-14 , Philippians 2:9)

**John 14:13-14

And whatever you ask in my NAME, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14if you ask anything in my NAME, I will do it.

** Philippians 2:9

“Therefore, God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name, which is above every name,

He TRANSFERRED His AUTHORITY on earth to His BODY, the Church, and we are His HEIRS. 

2. JESUS His NAME is the KEY to ALL  Authority. John 14:13-14, Philippians 2:9

**John 14:13-14

And whatever you ask in my NAME, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14if you ask anything in my NAME, I will do it.

** Philippians 2:9

“Therefore, God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name, which is above every name,

WHEN YOU

USE THE NAME OF JESUS,

BELIEVING THAT YOU’RE SEATED WITH HIM AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, YOU ARE BACKED BY ALL POWER IN HEAVEN! EVERY KNEE MUST BOW TO THAT NAME. AMEN!

Ephesians 2:6 This verse means that believers are spiritually united with Christ, sharing in His resurrection and seated with Him in heavenly places, symbolizing their spiritual position and authority.

JESUS His NAME is the KEY to ALL  Authority. 

3. God WANTS us to TAKE our authority and COMMAND His Power.

Isaiah 45:11, Luke 9:1-2

**Isaiah 45:11

“Thus says the LORD,

The Holy One of Israel, and his Maker:

“Ask Me of things to come concerning My sons;

And concerning the work of My hands, you command Me.

**Luke 9:1-2

Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

HEALING IS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER

GOD HAS PLACED HIS HEALING POWER UNDER

OUR AUTHORITY,

AND IT IS UP TO US TO RELEASE IT.

Believers have been given authority to heal the sick in Jesus' name. Believers possess the power to release healing through their faith and actions (obedience), demonstrating the authority given to them by God.

3. God WANTS us to TAKE our authority and COMMAND His Power.

DISCUSSION:

1. How do you RECEIVE power and Authority from God?

2. How did we loss our Authority and How did we Restore our

Authority?

3. Share how you release Healing Power of God to somebody around you? How did it happen?

4. What Powers and Authorities God has given to you?

1. Paano ka TATANGGAP ng kapangyarihan at Awtoridad mula sa Diyos?

2. Paano natin nawala ang ating Awtoridad at Paano natin Ibinalik ang ating

Awtoridad?

3. Ibahagi kung paano mo inilalabas ang Healing Power of God sa isang tao sa paligid mo? Paano ito nangyari?

4. Anong mga Kapangyarihan at Awtoridad ang ibinigay sa iyo ng Diyos?

PART 3: Given Power and Authority

SESSION 2: Invade Heaven to Earth through Prayer

To bring heaven's divine presence, power, and influence into earthly situations.
Romans 5:19 truly contrasts the righteousness of believers with the sinfulness of unbelievers. James 5:16 emphasizes the effectiveness of the prayers of righteous people, emphasizing the power of their communication with God. In contrast, Isaiah 59:2 describes the consequences of sin, which include blocking communication between mankind and God.
1. PRAYER IS A __________ ___________ BETWEEN _____ AND ______.We reach the very throne of God (holy of Holiest)  through the Holy Spirit.
** JOHN 4:24God is Spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit (Holy Spirit spiritual connection with God.) and truth (Jesus Christ- only way to God, alignment with the truth about God.)
Praying in the Spirit(mentioned 3 times in the Scripture).**1 Corinthians 14:15“So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit...and with understanding** Ephesians 6:18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests...Prayer with supplication**Jude 1:20But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit. Prayer with edification
**ROMANS 8:26... the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans (umuungol, umiiyak o dumadaing).
PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT, Therefore, THE HOLY SPIRIT --- Moves in- HELPS YOU TO PRAY WITH POWER- HELPS ELIMINATES THE DOUBTS IN PRAYER- FILLS YOU WITH FAITH AND ASSURANCE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE THE    ANSWERS NO MATTER WHAT AND MOST OF ALL ---- THE HOLY SPIRIT- HELPS YOU TO PRAY THE WILL OF GOD
**Matthew 21:22 And whatever things you ask in prayer, really believing, you will receive.** Romans 10:17So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith is a gift from the Holy Spirit 1 Cor 12:9  God has dealt to each one a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

KEYS TO DEVELOPING FAITH:
- - LISTEN to the Word of God as much as possible.*PREACHING*CHRISTIAN PRAISE AND WORSHIP MUSIC *DAILY FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRISTIANS
- - SPEAK the WORD – By saying with your mouth you exercise your FAITH, you hear the WORD and you build it into your life.
**Jeremiah 1:12Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.”
**Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
** Isaiah 55:11So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void,
God’s WORD is ANOINTED and has POWER when it is SPOKEN to CHANGE THE SPIRITUAL ATMOSPHERE
Confession of God’s Word brings you to the Place where the Lord will move to fulfill it.
The ANGELS hearken to the voice of God’s Word (read Psalm 103:20)
1. PRAYER IS A SPIRITUAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MAN AND GOD.2. Your __________ Your _______ BE DONE ON ________AS IT IS IN ________
**MATTHEW 6:10Your KINGDOM come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Jesus Christ brought the Kingdom of God on earth. What should be on earth as it is in heaven? 1 Thessalonian 5:16-18
THERE ARE 4 COMPONENTS OF THIS PRAYER THAT WE NEED TO KNOW:
WE ARE PRAYING THAT...- SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN THAT HAS NOT YET HAPPEN. but have seen it in vision and know it will happen that's faith- GOD WILL BRING HEAVENLY PURPOSE ON EARTH   through redemption, restoration, and the establishment of His kingdom, and bring about His will in every aspect of creation aligning with the principles and values of heaven. all to the glory of His name.- GOD WOULD USE US TO DO HIS WILL. (Matthew 10:6-8, Matthew 5:16, Romans 2:4 )- AND WE ARE MAKING OURSELVES AVAILABLE TO DO THE WILL OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER TO FULFILL HIS PURPOSE. MARY’S PRAYER**LUKE 1:38Then Mary said, “Behold I am the servant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”And the angel departed from her.
JESUS’ PRAYER**JOHN 5:30... because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.JESUS’ PRAYER**MATTHEW 26:39He went a little farther and fell on His face,and prayed, saying,“O My Father if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless,not as I will, but as You will.
JESUS’ PRAYER**MATTHEW 26:40Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.”
OUR PRAYERis that we want to be SO ALIGNED WITH THE WILL AND PURPOSE OF GODthat we ask GOD to EMPOWER US to ACCOMPLISH IT."After we say our petition to God, let's say, 'Not my will, but your will be done,' like Marie and Jesus."
2. Your KINGDOM COME, Your WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN3. GOD has given us _____________  __________  ___________  to fight with.
**2 CORINTHIANS 10:3-4We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments.**1 PETER 5:8Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.**EPHESIANS 6:10-13Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, againstspiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
THE FULL ARMOR of GOD1. SHOES of the Gospel of Peace2. BELT of TRUTH3. BREASTPLATE of RIGTHEOUSNESS 4.SHIELD of FAITH5. HELMET of SALVATION6. SWORD of the SPIRIT (The WORD of GOD) 7. PRAYER (praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit...)
We cannot invade heaven on earth if we do not know our power and authority. God has given us POWER and AUTHORITY Our RESPONSIBILITY is to RELEASE IT!!
Our Authority Releases God’s Power!!! In Ephesians 6 tells us that God strengthens us *we receive his strength. the action is the Lord’s, not ours. our only responseis to wear God’s SPIRITUAL ARMOR!!!!!
3. GOD has given us BELEIVERS SPIRITUAL WEAPON  to fight with.
Power Up Discussion - Activity - Activation1. Do you believe in prayer and why? And how do you know that you have Faith in God? 2. Describe a situation when you prayed to God and He answered your prayer. 3. Share when and how you released the Spoken Word of God to somebody around you that needs a prayer?4. What are the Full Armor of God?PRAY TO THE LORD TO OPEN YOUR EYES OF YOUR HEART TO SEE THE POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS. AND TO KNOW HIS WORD IN TRUTH, FOR HIS WORD IS POWERSPEAK THE WORD OF GOD IN PRAYER (Write your Prayers)

Part 3: GIVEN POWER AND AUTHORITY

Session 3: The Operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

HOW DO THESE SPIRITUAL GIFTS WORK (HOW IT OPERATES?) HOW DOES IT MANIFEST TO BELIEVERS?

HOW THESE SPIRITUAL GIFTS FUNCTION (PAPANO ITO PINAPAGANA?) PAPANO MAG MANIFEST SA MGA BELIEVERS?

HOW DO WE RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT? 

The Holy Spirit was the reason why Jesus Christ was sent and died on the cross Hebrews 13:12. How do you received the Holy Spirit? Gal 3:2 and by laying of Hands Acts 8:14-17. Jesus said, You will not receive the Holy Spirit if I will not go away John 16:7.  The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to continue what Jesus Christ started started here on earth. He finished the work, given to Him by the Father ("it is finished) The Holy Spirit invades us (1 Corinthians 3:16), possesses us (Romans 8:9). We are not on our own 1 Corinthians 6:20, Jeremiah 10:23. 

The Holy Spirit is the one who connects us and helps in the process of sanctification. He indwells in us and is manifested through the fruits, gifts and calling that are displayed as His vessels."

The "gifts of the Holy Spirit" are spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, the abilities or qualities given to believers by the Holy Spirit. It is a manifestation of God's grace and power in the lives of believers. 

Gifts are activated by faith and are often accompanied by prayer, laying on of hands, or other acts of obedience and submission to God’s will. Believers are encouraged to earnestly desire and pursue spiritual gifts, particularly those that build up the church (1 Corinthians 14:1).

Purpose of the Gifts**: The primary purpose of these gifts is to edify and build up the church, serve others, and glorify God. Gifts are intended to benefit the whole community, not just one person. They are tools for ministry, outreach, and strengthening faith among believers. The operation of spiritual gifts must be done with the fruit of the Holy Spirit such as Love, (1 Corinthians 13:1), peace (1 Corinthians 14:33), joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 sobriety, self. - control. 

It is also important to discern every Spirit, to check if the manifestation is from the Lord. (1 John 4:1) to check prophetic words or other spiritual manifestations against the truth of the Scripture

Believers are encouraged to handle their gifts responsibly, develop them through training, teaching (mentoring), and make them a part of their lives. And make them a part of their lives.

The operation of these gifts has the purpose:

1. to show the power of the Holy Spirit, enrich the faith of believers

2. You can effectively spread the gospel.

3. Being sensitive to the leading of the Spirit,

4. Unquestioning faith in God's sovereignty.

5. Serve others selflessly, following biblical principles for the freedom and salvation of others. For the glory of God.

1. The Holy Spirit ________ and _________ the finished work of Jesus on the cross. VALIDATES(nagpapatunay)  REINFORCES(nagpapatibay)
**Revelations 19:10Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy.

The Holy Spirit is the one who connects us and help us to walk with God. He indwells in us and is manifested through the  fruits, gifts  and calling  that are displayed as His vessels.

• Testifying about Jesus: The Holy Spirit bears witness to who Jesus is and the significance of His death and resurrection. John 15:26 This verse indicates that the Holy Spirit's role is to testify about Jesus, affirming His identity and work.
• Assuring believers: The Holy Spirit assures believers of their salvation and their relationship with God, sealing them until the final day of redemption.Romans 8:16 This verse demonstrates how the Holy Spirit confirms to believers their new status as children of God, a direct consequence of Jesus' redemptive work on the cross. 2 Corinthians 3:18 The transformative work of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives is a continuous application of the effects of Christ's atonement, moving them toward spiritual maturity and Christ-likeness.
• Applying Christ's work: The Holy Spirit applies the benefits of Jesus’ sacrifice to believers, making redemption and transformation possible. Ephesians 1:13-14 The Holy Spirit seals believers, guaranteeing their salvation and the future inheritance promised by God, thus reinforcing the effectiveness of Christ's work  by giving gifts of the Holy Spirit.

1. The Holy Spirit VALIDATES and REINFORCES the finished work of Jesus on the cross.2.God gave ______________a gift. EVERYONE
**1 Corinthians 12:7To each is given the manifestation of Spirit for the common good.

• "Now to each one" implies that every believer has been given a spiritual gift.
• "The manifestation of the Spirit" refers to the outward expression or evidence of the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's life.
• "Is given for the common good" means that these gifts are not for personal benefit alone but are intended to help and build up the entire body of Christ

9 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
REVELATION - GIFTS

1. The Word of Knowledge; gathering facts and information learned through experience, study, insights or truths revealed by God.

2. The Word of Wisdom; applying knowledge to specific situations according to God’s will. It's about knowing the right course of .actions, decisions and solutions.

.3. The Discerning of Spirits; directly connected to understanding in that it involves recognizing the true nature of spirits whether they are divine, human, or demonic.

4. The Gift of Faith; empowers believers to trust God4. Ang Kaloob ng Pananampalataya; binibigyang kapangyarihan ang mga mananampalataya na magtiwala sa Diyos

5. The Gifts of Healings; the powers that restore health

6. The Working of Miracles; to perform supernatural acts that alter the natural course of events

GIFTS OF UTTERANCE (Speaking)

7. The Gift of Prophecy; messages from God that encourage, edify, and comfort others, often revealing truths that are not otherwise known.

8. Different Kinds of Tongues; languages never learned, only the Lord understand, edify and empower yourself.

9. The Interpretation of Tongues; enables a believer to interpret what is spoken in tongues, turning the message into the native language of the listeners, making it understandable to all.
The purpose of these gifts is to help the church fulfill its mission on earth and to glorify God by using the gifts He provides in service to one another and to the world. For Edification of the Church, Witness and Evangelism, Manifestation of God’s Presence, Unity and Personal Sanctification.

2. God gave EVERYONE a gift.3. Use the gifts to ________one another. SERVE
** 1 Peter 4:10-11As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God.
v10 Spiritual gifts are not for personal glory or gain but are intended to be used unselfishly for the benefit of the body of Christ which reflects the diverse yet unifying nature of God's grace.v11 This verse continues the thought by dividing the gifts into two broad categories: speaking and serving. Those who speak should do so as if they were conveying the very words of God, implying a responsibility to speak truthfully and wisely. Those who serve should do so with the strength God provides so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal of using these gifts, whether in speech or service, is to glorify God.

3. Use the gifts to SERVE one another.4. We are commanded to_________and ____________the gifts. STIR UP , CULTIVATE 

** 2 Timothy 1: 6-7 For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, make a brush fire. Having gifts that offer according to the grace given to us, let us use them. V6 Fan into flame; Stir up the gift of God (Verse 6): Paul reminds Timothy to "stir up" or revive (rekindle, cultivate) the spiritual gift given to him. This indicates that spiritual gifts may be dormant or unused and need to be actively maintained or encouraged.
V6 The gift by the laying on of my hands: laying hands on individuals to bestow or transfer spiritual blessings or gifts. This indicates a personal and direct connection between Paul's ministry and Timothy's spiritual empowerment.
V7 Spirit of fear: Paul says that God does not give a spirit of fear. It is an assurance that feelings of fear or lack (inadequate) do not come from God. Fear of it can indicate shyness (timid) or cowardice, especially in the face of difficulties (hardship) or responsibilities.V7 Spirit of power, love, and good thoughts (sound mind):Power: It indicates courage and strength to endure challenges and fulfill one's duties.Love: It emphasizes the disposition of selflessness, concern (care) for others, and a moral compass that guides one's actions.Good thinking (sound mind): Often translated as self-discipline or self-control, this component emphasizes the ability to think clearly, make wise decisions, and manage one's emotions and desires.
4. We are commanded to STIR UP and CULTIVATE the gifts.4. Tayo ay inuutusan na mag umapoy, maging masigasig  at lumalim,sa ating mga kaloob
Power Up Discussion - Activity - Activation1. What is the purpose of the gifts of the Holy Spirit?2. What are the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit?3.How can you share your gift from the Holy Spirit?4. Who validates and reinforces these gifts?

PART 3: Given Power and Authority: 

1. We PARTNER with all the GIFTS.

**1 Corinthians 12:7

Now to each one the manifestation of

the Spirit is given for the common

good.

2.We PROPHESY from the perspective of the FINISHED WORKS of Jesus.

**Revelation 19:10

At this I fell at his feet to worship him.

But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a

fellow servant with you and with your

brothers and sisters who hold to the

testimony of Jesus.

3. Prophetic Culture is HONORING everyone for the gifts and the CALLING

of God is IRREVOCABLE.

The Word says… Notes:

** Romans 11:29

for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

4. Prophetic Culture is led by the HOLY SPIRIT. We give FREEDOM to the

manifestation of His gifts.

The Word says… Notes:

** Romans 8:4

in order that the righteous requirement of the

law might be fully met in us, who do not live

according to the flesh but according to the

Spirit.

5. Prophetic Culture – they WORSHIP with MANIFESTATION of His POWER.

The Word says… Notes:

** Acts 16:25

But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying

and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners

were listening to them. Suddenly there was a

great earthquake, so that the foundations of

the prison were shaken; and immediately all

the doors were opened and everyone’s chains

were loosed

Discussion:

1. What is your understanding of Prophetic Culture?

2. How can you stir up your gift?

3. Why do you worship? How can the Holy Spirit manifest in

our worship?

4. Worship God in Spirit and in Truth – Go to the SPIRIT REALM

Section 1. Pursuing passion

Lesson 1:1 God is in a good mood. 

Lesson 1:2 Pursuing personal passion,

Lesson 1:3 Drinking and licking

Lesson 1:4 Serving God from passion 

Section 2 Pursuing purpose,

Lesson 2:1 All in one discovering our true identity

Lesson 2:2 Leading in our true identity

Lesson 2:3 Discovering our true identity

Lesson 2:4 Leaping in our true identity,

Section 3 Pursuing power

Lesson 3:1 Power to live in purity

Lesson 3:2 Power of prayer

Lesson 3:3 Power to heal the sick

Lesson 3:4 Power to prophecy

1. God is good

Ang Diyos ay mabuti.

• Everything about God is good 
• Lahat tungkol sa Diyos ay mabuti.

              - 1 John 1:5 God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.

              - 1 Juan 1:5 Ang Diyos ay ilaw at sa Kanya walang anumang kadiliman.

Teacher Notes: 

Tala ng Guro:

              He doesn’t have a mean streak? 

Wala Siyang masamang pananaw?

              He doesn’t have a hidden bad side

Wala Siyang nakatagong masamang bahagi

              He doesn’t have any character flaws 

Wala Siyang anumang kakulangan sa pagkatao

Because of God's grace, but when Jesus Christ returns, grace will be lost and God's wrath will be experienced on those who suppress the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18-19) and those who did not repent (2 Peter 3:8 – 10).

• God is always good 
• Ang Diyos ay palaging mabuti.

             - Psalm 119: 68. You are good and what you do is good 

  - Mga Awit 119: 68. Ikaw ay mabuti at ang iyong ginagawa ay mabuti

             - Hebrew 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever. 

  - Hebreo 13:8 Si Jesucristo ay pareho kahapon, ngayon, at  

                 magpakailanman.

Teachers note:

Tala ng Guro:

                He’s always working towards our good 

                Lagi Siyang gumagawa para sa ating kabutihan.

• Everything God does is good 
• Lahat ng ginagawa ng Diyos ay mabuti

              - Genesis 1:31 God saw all that he had made ( the Earth and man) and 

                  it was very good 

Tala ng Guro

- When bad things happen people tend to blame God. We must remember that it’s the devil who does bad things, not God.

- Additionally, when God made you, He made you good. God doesn’t make junk.

 Romans 8:28 We know that in all things God works the good of 

                    those who love him

2. God is in a good mood. 

• The father is happy 

              - Psalm 2:4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs 

              - Mga Awit 2:4 Ang nakaupo sa langit ay tumatawa

• Jesus is happy

              - Luke 10:21. Jesus was full of joy through the Holy Spirit. 

• The Holy Spirit is happy 

              - Psalm 16:11 In his presence is fullness of joy and pleasures 

                 forevermore 

• The Holy Spirit is representative of God’s presence, so when we say in His presence, we’re saying in the Holy Spirit is fullness of joy 

Teacher note 

Tala ng Guro

- God is always in a good mood. He never gets in a bad mood 

- Even when He disciplines us, He is never in a bad mood. 

-His good mood is never affected by our or any other circumstances. 

3. God is in a good mood toward us 

• God demonstrates His goodness in specific ways 

             - Zachariah 3:17. He rejoices over you with singing 

             - John 3:16 for God, so loved the world that he gave his only son 

Teachers note 

- He's still in a good mood toward us no matter what He does or doesn’t do Romans 5:8 while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 

- He’s still in a good mood towards the world. He sees the unbeliever as His lost treasure. They are precious and made in His image.

The good news demonstrates God’s good mood 

Teachers note 

- There are many ways God demonstrates his good mood, forgiveness, blessings, healing, etc. 

-Healing and the prophetic demonstrate His passion toward us

-Matthew 4:23 Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom and healed every disease and sickness among the people 

-Acts 8:7-8. Many paralytics and cripples were healed so there was great joy in that city 

4. God wants us to experience His good mood 

              - Psalm 126:1- 3 the Lord has done great things for us, and we are 

                  filled with joy. 

Teachers note

• Read all the Psalms 126:1-3 to the class. 
• This is an invitation to continually taste and see the more we do that the more we find out just how good He is, 
• When you taste something good, it’s normal to want more 

5. God wants to release his good mood towards us 

• Matthew 10:7-8 Preach this message, the kingdom of heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, and drive out demons freely you have received really you give 
• God wants us to have an encounter so that we have become an encounter so that others can have an encounter 

Teachers note 

• Romans 2:4 it’s His kindness that leads us to repentance 

Table. Topics: Core Group Discussion 

• How has your review of God changed based upon what you have learned today? 
• How can you reveal God’s mood to the people around you? 
• How does experiencing God’s mood to the people around you? 
• How does experiencing God's good mood change your view of yourself and your view of the world 

Activation Activity r

• Recounts some of the ways that God has been good to you (write down at least 10 instances)
• Release God’s good mood to five people around you in the next week (prophetic word, healing, smile) what was the reaction? How did you feel afterward?

1. Passion is expressed in hunger and thirst  

* "passion is describes your strong desirefor something is similar to the 

* a deep, intense emotion or feeling towards a particular subject, urge to satisfy these needs. They demand immediate attention and action.  

Psalm 42:1, Psalm 143, 6, 

2. hunger and thirst attract Heaven,  

Matthew 5:6,  Psalm 107:9 

3. We can have as much of God as we want. 

John 6:35

4. There is always more of Good available. 

Philippians, 3:13. Ephesians 5:18 

5. Passion is expressed in intimacy 

Genesis 4:1,  Philippians 3:10 

6. Fruitfulness flows from intimacy, 

John 15:5, John, 3:16 

Discussion:

1. Why passion is important?

2. How do you get more passion for god? 

3. What can still our passion?

.1 We Experience Passion in God's Presence.

•Psalms 16:11 "In His presence si fullness of joy and pleasures forever more."

Teacher's Note:

• It's normal to have joy in His presence.

•Psalms 51:11-12 "Do not take away your Holy Spirit from me, and restore to me the joy of your salvation."

Teacher's Note:

• The salvation of God consists of joy because salvation si an

entrance into and an expression of His presence.

• Romans 14:17 "The Kingdom of God si righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."

Teacher's Note:

• Joy si 1/3 of the Kingdom. To encounter the Kingdom of God is to

encounter joy.

2. When Jesus comes, Joy is to be the Result.

• Isaiah 61:3,7 tI was prophesied that the Messiah would bring the "Oil of gladness" and "everlasting joy".

Teacher's Note:

• Isaiah 61 describes the benefits of what the Messiah/Christ would bring when He brought the Kingdom of God to earth.

•Luke 2:10 "I have good news of great joy, and it si for all people."

Teacher's Note:

• God intends for you to be happy. When the Kingdom comes, joy si to be one of the primary manifestations.

@Luke 1:44 John leaped for joy in Elizabeth's womb when he encountered Jesus in Mary's womb.

• Luke 6:21 "Happy are those who weep now, for they wil laugh." (when the Kingdom comes)

# When si the time to laugh? What time frame was Jesus speaking of when He said we would laugh?

• When the Kingdom comes, laughing and partying will be the result!

• When did the Kingdom come? Jesus proclaimed in Matthew 4:17 "The Kingdom of God si near (among you)."

• The Kingdom of God si now! Therefore, now si the time to laugh.

Teacher's Impartation:

• Release joy now! "Who wants joy? Take it now!!"

3. The Joy of the Lord is our Strengih.

• Nehemiah 8:10 "The joy of the Lord si our strength" —spiritual, emotional, physical and supernatural strength.

Teacher's Note:

• Joy builds strength. Laughing 100 times si equal to 10 minutes on a rowing machine. Try ti - do you feel ti working?

The joy of the Lord si our empowerment, therefore joy si a weapon. tI releases kingdom empowerment in and through our lives and circumstances.

• Luke 10:21 "Jesus was (continually) full of joy (drunk) through the Holy Spirit."

• Acts 13:52 "The disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit (drunk)."

Teacher's Note:

• We live by faith, not by feelings.

•We are not ruled by our emotions and feelings. Ilaugh because ti si right, not necessarily because Ifeel like it.

• Faith is a choice that we all make in living out our beliefs. a choice that we make by faith.

Joy si

- DRINKING AND LEAKING

• Luke 10:21 "Jesus was (continually) full of joy (drunk) through the Holy Spirit."

• Acts 13:52 "The disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit (drunk)."

Teacher's Note:

• If Jesus and the disciples needed to be constantly filled with joy to fulfill their impossible mission, then it stands to reason that we need to be constantly filled with joy to fulfill the mission God has given us.

Teacher's Note:

• Everything in the Kingdom happens by choice through faith. Giving si a choice, loving si a choice, forgiving si a choice, serving si a choice, etc... Laughter si also a choice.

• fI we can stop laughing, then we can start laughing whenever w e choose.

•Ephesians 5:18 "Do not be drunk with wine which leads to debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit."

Teacher's Note:

• "Be filled" - In the Greek this si a present tense verb, reflecting a continual sense. Being continually filled everyday, everywhere we go.

 We must learn to laugh in order to cultivate joy. Drinking si an acquired activity.

Teacher's Note:

• Everything in the Kingdom si cultivated: loving, giving, faith, wisdom, etc. Laughter and joy must be cultivated as well.

5. Drinking Releases the Kingdom (God's presence) In Us and Through Us.

• John 17:13 "| pray...that they would have a full measure of my joy within them."

Teacher's "Water Bottle Analogy":

• What si God's ful measure of joy? (Immeasurable!)

• For this visual analogy, use a small 1-pint water bottle with a twist-off cap.

• Tel the class to imagine that God's ful measure of joy si represented by the water contained ni the bottle. Now hold the cap up and tell the class that the c a p represents our container size. Begin to pour

the water from the bottle into the cap. You will notice it begins to leak over the sides. That si drinking a n d leaking.

When we get a full measure of God's joy into us, it can't help but leak out of our lives into other people. Throw the cap of water on somebody! Tell them to leak on somebody around them.

• John 7:37 "If anyone si thirsty, let him come to me and drink, and rivers of living waters wil flow out from within them."

• Ezekiel 47:1-12 - The river represents the Holy Spirit flowing out of our passionate worship in His presence. It flows out to those around us to transform the world through joy released by the Holy Spirit - demonstrated in signs and wonders, healings, miracles, prophetic insights, and other gifts and resources of God.

Acts 2:15-41 — What happened when the Holy Spirit showed up? • Peter said, "We're not drunk as you suppose."

• Joel's promise of the Holy Spirit's outpouring. • 3,000 people got saved.

• Acts 3:6 "Silver and gold Ido not have, but what Ihave Igive you."

• We must have an encounter, so we can become encounter, so others can have an encounter.

•When we experience the overflowing joy of the Lord, we can give ti away.

TABLE TOPICS: CORE GROUP DISCUSSION @Why is joy so important in our lives?

• What are some of the ways you can cultivate joy in your life?

• How can you leak God's joy onto other people so that they experience this part of His kingdom?

ACTIVATION ACTIVITY

"Soak for 30 minutes ni God's Presence (just lay there - don't say anything or do anything).

• What did you feel in His presence?

• What did you think about in His presence?

• What was your experience like in His presence?

@Practice laughing (count the times you laughed during the day). • How did you feel?

*What was the effect on those around you?

• Leak His presence on someone (what was the outcome?).

For further resources on "Drinking &Leaking" go to www.Kevindedmon.com.

DEFINITION OF SERVING:

"Carrying out God's wil as we partner with Him by using our gifts, talents, desires, and resources to bring Hsi Kingdom to our sphere of influence on earth."

Teacher's Note:

Typical definition of serving God: We have to do something for God out of obligation for what He did for us. Jesus died for us, bought us, and now we're His slaves.

There's a difference, however, between being a slave by compulsion and the willing bondservant slave that Paul was. As a bondservant slave, he was a valuable asset, contributing to the master's house as a business

partner.

.1 God wants us to serve Him out of Passion not Sacrifice.

• Matthew 4:19 Jesus said, "Come and follow (serve) me, and Iwil make you fishers of men."

• Those who became Jesus' disciples left family, homes, and businesses to follow Him.

• Sacrifice only does what si required, but passion has no limits.

• They followed Him out of passion, having the opportunity to change the world as revivalists.

Teacher's Note:

There si a big difference between serving God out of sacrifice and serving from passion.

Those who work out of sacrifice for a paycheck do only what si required.

Those who work out of passion for love go far beyond what si required.

• What looks like sacrifice to the observer si often expressed as passion to the person serving.

• Amother caring for her child with Down's Syndrome serves from passion (love), not sacrifice.

• An athlete training for the Olympics pushes his/her body to the limit out of passion for the gold.

2. Vision provides Motivation to serve God with passion.

• Hebrews 12:2 "For the joy set before him, Jesus endured the cross."

* Jesus served the Father even though it severely cost him because He h a d a vision for restored relationship with us.

When people find something to live for (vision), they find something they are willing to die for (passion).

•When we have vision, serving God si a "get to" (passion), not a "have to" (sacrifice).

Teacher's Note:

• Before Christ, we "have to" get saved.

• Once you are in the Kingdom, nothing is a "have to." You don't have to

pray. You get to pray. You don't have to partner with Heaven. You get to partner with Heaven.

3. God is looking for Lovers not Workers.

Matthew 22:37 "Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, and mind."

• Matthew 9:37-38 God is looking for laborers/workers in the harvest field - the world.

Teacher's Note:

• Obviously, God wants us to do His work and wil on earth I( Thess. 5:12 "Honor those who work hard among you"), but our work si to be done out of/from love, not for love.

Continued on next page

• Mike Bickle points out that, "Workers work, but lovers get more work done than do workers" (passion provides power).

• In Acts 2, the disciples sat in intimacy waiting in the upper room. Their passion pulled on heaven and power was provided that changed the world.

• Heidi Baker says, "God si looking for 'laid down lovers'"

4. Kingdom Fruitfulness comes from Rest.

• Matthew 11:28 "Come to me...and Iwil give you rest."

•What does God's rest look like?

• No more performance to get acceptance, no more striving to earn God's love.

• As revivalists, we are called to live in revival rest. That si how we become fruitful in the kingdom.

• John 15:5 "lf anyone remains (rests) in me and Iremain (rest) in him, he wil bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing."

Teacher's "Apple Seed Analogy":

• Act out an apple seed striving to grow into a trunk. Overemphasize grunting, growing pains, striving, and working. Act out the trunk popping up out of the seed by jumping up and straightening out. After more striving and grunting, do the same for the limbs by thrusting arms out suddenly. Then strive again and work hard for the fruit by closing your hands into fists to look like two apples.

Man's striving in the kingdom produces artificial fruit. religion. Who likes to eat artificial fruit? No one!

• What does an apple seed do to become fruitful? Nothing! tI just rests and hangs out ni the soil of God's presence ni intimacy and relationship. tI lies there, soaking and drinking. Act this out by being loose and carefree then act surprised when suddenly a trunk pops out. Then do more soaking and enjoying the soil and the water when suddenly your limbs pop out. Then rest more in the soil until the fruit pops out.

Continued on next page • End ti by reminding the class that people are attracted to real fruit. And

SO is God!

Teacher's Note:

• How are we able to rest?

5. God Madea Way for us to Enter His Rest.

• Genesis 2:2-3 "God rested..." after creating what He had intended in Chapter 1.

• There is no mention of a period of time (night and day) on the

seventh day, as ni the first six days, signifying that God never stopped resting.

• John 19:30 "It si finished."

#Just as God completed the work of creating the world, Jesus has completed the work for salvation/a new creation.

•ll Corinthians 5:17 "If anyone si in Christ, he si a new creation." •There is no work left to be done.

• Therefore, we get to enter into God's rest (Hebrews 4) because of the work of salvation that Jesus completed.

• He worked so that we wouldn't have to earn our acceptance and salvation.

• God accepts us because of what Jesus worked for on the cross.

Teacher's Impartation:

• At Jesus' baptism in the Father said, "This si my Son (identity) in whom I love (security) with whom Iam well pleased (acceptance)." Jesus worked out of acceptance. This is how he modeled partnering with the Father to bring the Kingdom to earth. (Matt. 3:17)

• Impart acceptance to the class. No more performance, no more striving, no more works to gain God's acceptance. Release confidence to partner with Him as a son or a daughter.

TABLE TOPICS: CORE GROUP DISCUSSION • What motivates you to serve God?

• How do we accomplish more by working out of rest?

  How has this teaching changed your perspective on "serving" God?

  What does ti practically look like to work out of rest?