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Dive deeper into God’s Word as you watch, read, or listen to the teachings using any of these media options: YouTube for video, Dropbox to download notes, and Soundcloud for Audio of the lessons. “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
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THE BOOK OF HEBREWS CHAPTER 7
HEBREWS CHAPTER 7:1-19 The first verses of Chapter 7 takes us to the events recorded by Moses in Genesis regarding Melchizedek, who Paul has twice mentioned in his argument in chapters past and then paused, and now takes him up in earnest to show us God’s meaning in the history [...]
THE BOOK OF HEBREWS CHAPTER 6:9-20
HEBREWS 6:9-20 Now in Paul-like fashion, the strong rebuke with warning turns into tenderness and encouragement. “But, beloved, we are persuaded better things (better alternatives) of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which [...]
THE BOOK OF HEBREWS CHAPTER 6
HEBREWS 6:1-6 We have up to this point declared and established the hidden meanings of the Old Covenant Words of Moses, in that all point to Jesus the Christ the Son of God / Son of Man as the perfect offering for all fallen mankind unto the Father. That God [...]
THE BOOK OF HEBREWS CHAPTERS 4-5
HEBREWS 4:14-5:8 The last 3 verses of Hebrews 4 turns from having established that Jesus the Great Redeemer has entered into God’s presence and into His present work, having gone before us as forerunner (see Hebrews 6:20. He is forerunner of the Heavenly Calling to His Body of believers.) He [...]
THE BOOK OF HEBREWS CHAPTERS 3-4
HEBREWS CHAPTERS 3:1 - 4:12 Paul continues the argument to the wavering Christian in Hebrews 3:1-4:12, which was written to the Hebrew Messianic of his day. He takes up the subject of the New Covenant heavenly Kingdom calling and contrasts God’s two Mediators, their 2 “houses” and God’s 2 different [...]
THE BOOK OF HEBREWS : CHAPTER 2 [Part 2]
(Bringing Many Sons Unto Glory) JESUS IS NOT ONLY OUR SAVIOR, BUT HE IS TO BE OUR LORD…. CHAPTER 2 VERSES 5-18… We are carrying on with the thought and warning of there being no escape (Hebrews 2:1-3) from loss and punishment for the believing Christ follower who then carelessly [...]
THE BOOK OF HEBREWS : CHAPTER 2 [Part 1]
(The Greater Accountability of New Covenant Believers) The second chapter begins with the first of 5 great warnings in the Book of Hebrews: “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip (or drift [...]
THE OVEREMPHASIS OF TONGUES AS EVIDENCE OF BEING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT
“Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.” [2nd Timothy 2:15] The first verse of prophecy mentioned by Peter in explanation of the supernatural events occurring at Pentecost 2000 years ago are found in Joel 2:23-32. [...]
THE DESTRUCTIVENESS OF THE “FAITH” MESSAGE
Having long since understood that the modern day “Faith Movement” healing and prosperity message was a modern day perversion of God’s Word, it is yet difficult to see its insidious tentacles continuing to invade the minds of sincere seekers of God. It’s nothing more than psychology or having faith in [...]
THE INHERITANCES OF THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT
LECH LECHA ("Go Forth, Yourself!") Lech Lecha…Genesis 12:1-17:27 (The following overview of this week’s Torah portion is taken from chabad.org) G-d speaks to Abram, commanding him, “Go or journey from your land, from your birthplace and from your father’s house, to the land which I will show you.” There, G-d says, he will [...]
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “BORN-AGAIN” ?
Today is the beginning of a new cycle of teaching the Torah of Moses (first five books of the Bible) within the Jewish community. The portion of Scripture for the lesson is from Genesis 1:1 through 2:3 and is entitled Bereishit / Beginnings. This is from where we set forth [...]
THE FULLNESS OF THE SEVEN FEASTS
THE FULLNESS OF THE 7 FEASTS/SET TIMES OF GOD (How they represent REDEMPTION and REST) The Feasts are emblematic representations of the prophetic set or appointed times of God for the complete Redemption and Rest for the two Peoples of God. The Feasts are chronologically to be fulfilled or filled [...]
THE FESTIVALS AND OTHER SET TIMES OF GOD
CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FESTIVALS AND OTHER SET TIMES OF GOD The appointed set times of God include the following terms: On the Third Day and On the Seventh Day, After 400 years, and After 430 years, After 70 years, and After 490 years. Understanding these set times are critical [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : PRELUDE
PRELUDE TO THE BOOK “INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME” This is a brief outline of God’s Scriptural Plan for all mankind and more importantly, it’s written so that we will be able to comprehend the possibilities pertaining to where we can find our place in His Plan. The discovery of which adds [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKS ON THE DUALITY OF OUR SOUL
HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKS ON THE DUALITY OF OUR SOUL We have spoke about the Mosaic Law in light of Jesus the Anointed Messiah, and having held forth the doctrine of Salvation by faith in Him apart from “keeping” the Mosaic Law. The question becomes, what are the principal [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : THE RELIANCE ON MOSAIC LAW IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST [Part 2]
Having spoke of the duality of God’s Salvation plan, in that He has two peoples, both being discovered in the Promise to Abraham, quite different one from the other. And that which separates them chiefly is the acceptance of the Messiah Jesus Christ. And correspondingly, there are differences in Covenants [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : THE RELIANCE ON MOSAIC LAW IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST [Part 1]
(PART 1) (To be addressed in a two-part series: The different Ages/dispensations and the Law given in that particular Age….First to Adam and the Law of Eden, and then human or natural Law pre-flood, the Law given to Noah, the Law given to Abraham and the Patriarchs, the Law given [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : CHAPTER 17
ISRAEL’S MILLENNIAL KINGDOM We have ministered before the Word as to God’s 2 peoples who are to be rescued from the Great Tribulation of the last days. And God did distinguish those two peoples (1) His Jewish “People” from (2) the New Man, in that in those last days He [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : CHAPTER 17
THE MAN-CHILD, FIRST-FRUITS, OFFERING “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.” [Matthew 24:21] This Great Tribulation is within a 7 year Period in the last days which immediately precedes Jesus Christ, the Messiah’s [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : CHAPTER 16
GOD’S TWO GROUPS OF REDEEMED PEOPLE IN THE LAST DAYS After having stood before the “…burning bush…”, Moses receives his charge and authority to redeem God’s People (Exodus 3). So as Moses in the type, JESUS CHRIST the Lamb of God, in the anti-type, now before a throne, receives His [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : TYPES AND SHADOWS
TYPES AND ANTI-TYPES (SHADOW AND SUBSTANCE) FOUND IN GENESIS AND REVELATION Scriptural understanding of types and shadows is essential in unveiling the Truth of God’s Word. They are like parables when laid beside teaching of Truth to further strike the imprint of it upon our minds and hearts. For all [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : CHAPTER 15 [Part 2]
PART 2 OF AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION: CHAPTER 15 OF INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME Continuing on the theme of Revelation Chapters 4 & 5 concerning the Investiture of Jesus Christ, now in the light of the Old Testament Book of Exodus’ types, shadows and allusions. The warnings and [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : CHAPTER 15 [Part 1]
AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION JEWS AND CHRISTIANS; TWO GROUPS WITH TWO DESTINIES INTERWOVEN THROUGHOUT THE SCRIPTURES Christianity is a religion. It is Jewish in origin. It is based upon the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Having been rejected by Judaism, it is the largest religion [...]
INCENTIVIZED TO OVERCOME : CHAPTER 14 [Part 2]
FOCUSING ON THE GIFT OF THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT…. At the initial work of the Holy Spirit upon the re-birth of the spirit there is then a very great distinction made between the two natures within a man. Those two natures are the spirit/pneuma (now with eternal life [...]