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In this episode, we continue our discussion on following the leading of the Spirit. It was highlighted that we should not seek the spectacular and miss the supernatural when God is leading us.One of the ways God leads us is through prophecy. Prophecy in the New Testament is given for edification, exhortation, and comfort. Every prophecy should be proved and judged, but we should never despise prophecy.Another way the Holy Ghost leads is through dreams. To interpret dreams, understanding is required. It takes age and wisdom to properly discern the message a dream is trying to communicate.Neither prophecy nor dreams are the primary ways God leads believers. The primary way God leads us is through the inward witness.Every external means of leading, whether through prophecy, an angel appearing to you, or any other supernatural manifestation, should serve as confirmation of what your spirit has already told you.In conclusion, the leading of the Spirit does not always have to be a dramatic experience. Being at peace about something does not necessarily mean that it is from God. We should exercise ourselves in waiting on the Spirit for His response and avoid being hasty in making decisions.

In this episode, we continued our discussion on walking in the Spirit, with a focus on being led by the Spirit of God.It is impossible for a believer to walk in the Spirit without being led by the Spirit of God. The real man is the spirit of the man, and the Holy Spirit dwells in the spirit of the believer. This is how God communicates with man—through the spirit of the man. The Spirit bears witness with our spirits, not through our senses, minds, or bodies.Our pastor reiterated that one of the reasons we are unable to discern what is coming from our spirit is because we are often more body-conscious than spirit-conscious. The Holy Spirit does not lead us through our emotions, senses, circumstances, or coincidences. In order to discern His leading, we must become more conscious of our spirit.There are various ways the Holy Spirit can lead us, including the inward witness, the inward voice, prophecies, visions, and angels. However, the ultimate standard for every leading is the Word of God. The Holy Spirit will never lead us to do something that contradicts the Word of God.The primary way God leads us is through the inward witness. This is when the Spirit bears witness with our spirit. The inward witness is a spiritual perception produced by the Holy Spirit. It can manifest as peace, confidence, restraint, a warning, or a lack of peace. An example of the inward witness can be found in Acts 27:10, where Paul said that he perceived that their journey would result in danger and loss. The word “perceived” in this verse conveys the idea of an inward witness. The inward witness is often not dramatic; it is usually simply a spiritual perception or knowing within us.Another way the Holy Spirit leads us is through the inward voice. With the inward voice, you know what the voice is saying. However, we can sometimes become more focused on the dramatic aspect of hearing the voice because we hear people say things like, “The Holy Spirit told me this” or “The Holy Spirit told me that.” But the main purpose of the Holy Spirit speaking to us is not for us to show others that He speaks to us. The Holy Spirit speaks to us so that we can obey Him. It is not merely about hearing what the Holy Spirit says; it is about responding to His leading through obedience.Regardless of how God chooses to lead us, we must be willing to obey. Every leading must also be tested against Scripture. First John 4:1 instructs believers to test the spirits, which is why we need to be well-versed in the Word of God. We cannot accurately discern spiritual leadings if we do not know what Scripture says.There are several things we can consider when discerning whether a leading is from the Holy Spirit. Every leading of the Spirit must agree with the Word of God. We should ask ourselves whether the leading contradicts any clear commandment or principle of Scripture. We should also consider what fruit the leading produces and ask whether it is truly the Holy Spirit or simply our own personal desire. We must also examine whether our hearts were sufficiently quiet and still enough to discern the leading accurately.We can become more sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit by meditating on the Word of God and practicing what we hear. We should not be merely hearers of the Word, but doers of the Word. We must allow the Word of God to take preeminence in our hearts and learn to obey quickly when we recognize a prompting from the Spirit. We must also learn to walk in love.Our emotions, minds, senses, and circumstances should never replace spiritual discernment. We must give ourselves continually to the Word of God and learn to obey the promptings of the Spirit. As we become more conscious of our spirit, grounded in the Word, and quick to obey the Holy Spirit, we become better equipped to discern His leading. This is how we can walk effectively in the Spirit

In this episode, we continued our discussion on what it means to walk in the Spirit.Our pastor reiterated that walking in the Spirit is a function carried out by the soul. The body engages with the physical, while the soul engages with the spiritual. Just as the body has legs, hands, eyes, ears, and other faculties, so does the soul.To accurately divide the Scripture and understand which verses refer to the spirit, soul, or body, we must first have a proper understanding of man as a tripartite being. Man is a spirit, he has a soul, and he lives in a body.The way the soul follows its lord is through the voice it responds to. It is possible to be born again and yet follow the voice of Satan. Some of these voices may not be be heard audibly, but they can be innately understood and can sponsor or influence our actions. Jesus said:“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 When you hear and follow the voice of Jesus, you demonstrate that you are His sheep.The Bible repeatedly uses the picture of sheep in relation to God's people. Man naturally has a sheep-like nature; he desires to belong to a fold. This is why we often seek out people who share our ideas, interests, values, and perspectives. We naturally seek a sense of belonging. This reflects the sheep nature of man.The Lord Jesus is the Bishop of our souls, and He sets pastors to oversee the souls of the saints: “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” 1 Peter 2:25 It is because of the soul of man that God lights the candle.(Proverbs 20:2)And when a man is quickened from the dead, it is God who gives life.Before being born again, the soul was dead in trespasses and sins. After being born again, the soul becomes lost in the sense that it must be continually redirected and renewed toward Christ. The gospel is what helps to reroute the soul of man back to Christ and establish it in the right pathway.The act of walking in the Spirit is associated with a pathway. A way or pathway connects you to a destination or place. Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”John 14:6 Jesus is the Way. Therefore, walking in the Spirit is not merely an abstract or mysterious experience; it is about walking in the pathway that leads us into Christ and toward the Father.The Holy Ghost, Christ, and the Father are not merely ideas we learn about; Scripture speaks of our relationship with them in terms of being in them and abiding in them. So, that are places in the spirit. Finally, being in the Spirit comes through teaching and knowledge. Being in the Spirit is not something mysterious that exists outside of our everyday lives. It is demonstrated in the way we live.Conversations such as forgiving others, obeying authority, loving our brothers and sisters, walking in obedience, and responding correctly to the Word are all behaviors that demonstrate a person who is walking in the Spirit. The more we give ourselves to the Word and yield to the Holy Ghost, the more our souls are directed toward Christ and trained to recognize and follow His voice.

In this special episode, we discuss the crucial things to know about Grad school in general, as well as things around deciding whether to enroll in Grad school in the first place, choosing what school to apply to, and the process of applying to schools for graduate studies.Whether you are Junior in college still trying to decide on enrolling to Grad school or not, or you are about to graduate from college and you don't know the first thing about applying to Grad school, or you could even be someone who is already enrolled in Grad school already; this episode welcomes all as there is something for everyone who falls into any of the categories above and more to learn.This episode examines the process of applying for Grad school and also what requirements and documents an individual looking to apply to Grad school would need, as well as some useful tips to ensure that this is done effectively. Many questions about Grad school were also answered during the meeting, and a useful tool to streamline the Grad school application process was introduced.This special episode helps clarify and answer different thoughts and questions about Grad school in general and subsequent questions such as 'Should I apply for Grad School?', 'What documents do I need to apply to a university for Grad school?', or even 'What is Grad school?'. Please listen, be blessed, and share this with everyone who will find it useful.

In this special episode, we discuss the crucial things to know about Grad school in general, as well as things around deciding whether to enroll in Grad school in the first place, choosing what school to apply to, and the process of applying to schools for graduate studies.Whether you are Junior in college still trying to decide on enrolling to Grad school or not, or you are about to graduate from college and you don't know the first thing about applying to Grad school, or you could even be someone who is already enrolled in Grad school already; this episode welcomes all as there is something for everyone who falls into any of the categories above and more to learn.This episode examines the process of applying for Grad school and also what requirements and documents an individual looking to apply to Grad school would need, as well as some useful tips to ensure that this is done effectively. Many questions about Grad school were also answered during the meeting, and a useful tool to streamline the Grad school application process was introduced.This special episode helps clarify and answer different thoughts and questions about Grad school in general and subsequent questions such as 'Should I apply for Grad School?', 'What documents do I need to apply to a university for Grad school?', or even 'What is Grad school?'. Please listen, be blessed, and share this with everyone who will find it useful.

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In this episode our pastor continued his teaching on the resurrection of the dead series

In this episode our pastor continued his teaching on the Resurrection of the dead series.

In this episode of Seniors & Grad Brethren Meeting, we took a closer look at examining the world and its divisions. It was reestablished that the present evil world is the devil’s handiwork. This world offers men pleasures and comforts that keep them occupied and prevent them from pursuing God. We have to overcome not only the present evil world, but also the god of this world, which is Satan. We saw that God also has His own world, with which we overcome this present evil world. Coming into this world first begins with receiving the word of Christ via the gospel, then we journey to having the spirit, and ultimately, the life (John 6:63). In other words, we must journey from faith to hope to charity, which is the perfect man (Col. 3:14). Additionally, if a man will overcome the god of this world, he must receive the salvation of his soul, or come into everlasting life (1 Pet. 1:9). Such a man has been fully healed in his soul (Jer. 17:4). Only then can he be given to eat of the tree of life, which is eternal life (Rev. 2:7).

In this episode of the High School & Freshmen Brethren Meeting, we examined the basic principles of faith. It was established that faith is beyond just believing. It is the assurance we have based on what the Lord has spoken about something. Faith is the secret to receiving everything in God. Although faith comes by hearing, receiving faith goes beyond just knowing what the Bible says about a matter. It requires you to wait on scriptures in the place of prayer until you receive a word from God that gives you the assurance of what you are hoping for. We also learned that faith is not positive thinking or manifesting. Even though these principles apply to unbelievers, believers are expected to go before the Lord in prayer for their needs. We saw that as we exercise our faith, it will grow. The Lord desires us to be well experienced in the realities of using faith for our natural needs. After which, he wants to introduce us to a higher level of faith: the faith of the Son. The faith of the Son, as described in Galatians 2:20, is what enables the believer to become like Jesus.

In this episode of the High School & Freshmen Brethren Meeting, we examined the basic principles of faith. It was established that faith is beyond just believing. It is the assurance we have based on what the Lord has spoken about something. Faith is the secret to receiving everything in God. Although faith comes by hearing, receiving faith goes beyond just knowing what the Bible says about a matter. It requires you to wait on scriptures in the place of prayer until you receive a word from God that gives you the assurance of what you are hoping for. We also learned that faith is not positive thinking or manifesting. Even though these principles apply to unbelievers, believers are expected to go before the Lord in prayer for their needs. We saw that as we exercise our faith, it will grow. The Lord desires us to be well experienced in the realities of using faith for our natural needs. After which, he wants to introduce us to a higher level of faith: the faith of the Son. The faith of the Son, as described in Galatians 2:20, is what enables the believer to become like Jesus.

Description:In this episode of the sophomores brethren meeting, our Pastor taught on the the inhabitants of the tabernacle and how the inhabitants are a reflection of the inhabitants of the heavens. Our anchor text was Psalm 103:19-22 which our Pastor expounded with light from other scriptures as well to establish understanding about the inhabitants of the heavens and the tabernacle. Our Pastors first reaffirmed that the there are three heavens namely the first heaven, the second heaven, and the third heaven where the throne of God is suitates otherwise known as the paradise. Then, our Pastor established that these heavens are worlds respectively with consists of innumerable company of angels Heb 12:22. It was seen that each bless the Lord in Psalm 103:20-22 was a representative of each heaven. In addition, we saw that the first heaven angels are all his works in all places of his dominion as seen in Psalm 103:22. Our Pastor explained that the outer court was a mirror of the first heaven which signified that the Levites and the Kings which were the inhabitants were a mirror of the dominions, thrones, powers, and principalities in the first heaven as seen in Col 1:16 and Eph 1:21. He then explained that the first heaven angels were stars of God as seen in Isaiah 14:13. He then further established that dominion is the sun and throne is the moon, Psalm 148:1-3. This then further established why the Levites are the Kings are still ruled by the light of the sun and the moon.Furthermore, we saw that the second heaven were the hosts, the ministers of his that do of his pleasure as seen in Psalm 103:21. Our Pastor established that just as the shew bread was present in the Holy Place, the second heaven angels are beings of knowledge as knowledge is what makes a priest which are the inhabitants of the Holy Place as seen in Hosea 4:6. He further established that just as Psalm 103 vs 21 showed that they are ministers, they are also flaming fire as seen in Psalm 104:4 and Heb 1:7. Then, it was further established in Isaiah 6:2, 5 that the second heaven angels were also known as Seraphim as they possess six wings that depicts the Menorah light in the Holy Place and they were able to place a live coal in the mouth of Prophet Isaiah which was a representative of the coals in the Golden Censer of the Holy Place.Finally, our Pastor established that the third heaven angels were the angels that excel in strength, do his commandments, and hearken unto the voice of his word as seen in Psalm 103:20. Our Pastor established that they were otherwise known as Cherubim as the Lord of Hosts dwelleth between them as seen in 2 Sam 6:2, Heb 9:5, and 2 Sam 22:11. Then he established that the most Holy is the realm of excellence and they were seen as spirits as seen in Heb 1:1-6. Then, it was established that these beings are clouds as seen in Psalm 104:3, Acts 1:9-10, Matt 24:30, Rev 1:7.In conclusion, we established that knowing the inhabitants of the Heavens and the inhabitants of the tabernacle is very important because we need the help of angels to fight against the devil and his angels. Also, it would help us to relate more with the ministry of angels as they are sent forth to minister things that brings about salvation.

In this final episode of our series on understanding faith, our pastor began by reiterating some truths. He explained that the realm of the Spirit is as close as the thoughts we have. Faith is the means by which we relate to and interact with the realm of the Spirit.One important lesson emphasized was that the size of our faith does not determine its effectiveness. Jesus taught that faith as small as a mustard seed is enough to accomplish what seems impossible (Matthew 17:20).The mountain does not respond to our spiritual maturity as believers rather, it responds to faith.This truth is illustrated in the account of the Syrophoenician woman. Although she was a Gentile and not a Jew, she approached Jesus in faith. Jesus initially referred to the children receiving bread before "the dogs," yet because of her persistent faith and humble response, her daughter was healed (Mark 7:24–30).Our pastor then explained who a true Jew is according to the New Testament. A Jew is not merely one by physical descent but one inwardlya person whose heart has been transformed by the Spirit. (Romans 2:28–29).Another important distinction made was between two expressions of faith: mountain-moving faith and mountain-becoming faith.Mountain-moving faith is the faith that addresses circumstances. It is the faith that enables believers to speak to mountains and see obstacles removed. In contrast, mountain-becoming faith is the faith that transforms the believer. Rather than merely changing situations around us, it changes us into the likeness of Christ.Our pastor described mountain-becoming faith as the faith of Jesus, while mountain-moving faith was described as faith in the Lord Jesus. Mountain-becoming faith is what shapes our character and conforms us to Christ. If we have not first learned to exercise faith in Jesus, we will struggle to walk in the faith of Jesus.Finally, our pastor answered questions that had been asked throughout the series. He concluded by reminding us that faith is indispensable for every believer.

In this episode, we concluded our discussion on faith by addressing questions gotten during the series. These questions gave our pastor the opportunity to provide greater clarity on the distinction between faith and hope. The discussion reinforced the meaning of faith in our hearts and helped establish a stronger foundation for living by faith.We also learned that faith connects us to the realm of the Spirit, responds to God's Word, and remains effective regardless of its size. God’s desire is for everyone of us to live by faith because that is the only way to please him

In this episode of the sophomores brethren meeting, our Pastor taught on the components of the tabernacle and their importance in the new testament. He explained that the tabernacle is divided into three segments: The Outer Court, The Sanctuary, and The Most Holy Place. Our Pastor explained that it represented righteousness, peace, and joy specifically in the new testament. Exo 26 & 27, Heb 9:2, Rom 14:17.In addition we saw that the outer court comprises majorly of the Brazen Altar and the Brazen Laver. The Brazen Altar is where the Priest offered burnt offering and the Brazen Laver is where the Priest cleanse themselves before entering into the sanctuary which is the realm of righteousness and faith in Kingdom of Christ. Our Pastor explained that these actions would be carried out in the soul through revealed instructions by the Holy Spirit. Rom 1:17, Rom 14:17, Exo 27. Furthermore we saw that the beginning of sanctuary was the realm of hope as the hope is to become a Christ man. The sanctuary consisted of the Menorah, the table of shew bread, and the Golden Censer. The Menorah represented the seven spirit of the Lord, and this was the light that guided the Priest in the Holy Place. Our Pastor explained that in the new testament this signified that a believer isn't guided by the Light of the sun and the moon, thereby this is the realm where a believer is made free from sin and death. Our Pastor further explained that the shew bread was eaten by the priest in the Holy Place which signified the word of Christ that a believer in the Holy Place feeds on to receive understanding to do the instructions of the Holy Place. Then it was seen that the Golden Censer was used to offer incense to the Lord, and it was usually taken into the most Holy Place which signified a believer achieving unity of the faith and becomes a Charity man which is the bond of perfectness. Col 3:14, Exo 25, Isaiah 11:2, Rom 8:1-2, John 8:32.Finally, our Pastor established that the most Holy Place represented Joy in the new testament. It was the realm of the fulness of Christ. The Ark of Convenant and the Shekinah Glory was present there. He explained that the Ark of Covenant consisted of manna, Aaron’s Rod, and the two tablets of stone. He explained that it represented Word, death, and blood specifically in the new testament. Then, he explained that the shekinah glory represented the presence of God which signifies God resting in the tabernacle of a believer’s soul in the new testament. Isaiah 66:1, Heb 9:1-5, Exo 25. In conclusion, we established that the tabernacle is the journey of man building a house for God. It was seen that every part of our journey can only be achieved through revealed instructions as it is customized, and it is necessary to understand the tabernacle in its entirety and in its component because without which we cannot build a house for God. Isaiah 66:1

In this episode of Seniors & Grad Brethren Meeting, we examined the present evil world and its lusts. It was established that a man’s level of worldliness is not measured in his lack or abundance of material possessions. Rather, it is measured by how many things of the present evil world he has in his soul. We saw that although God is the God of the earth, the devil is the god of this world. The devil created the present evil world system to keep men occupied from their pursuit of God. This world has a course that a man can unconsciously engage in and progress through, even while performing religious activities in church. All that is in the world can be categorized into: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life. Conversely, the doctrine of Christ has three divisions that will overcome the things of this world, respectively. These divisions are of faith, hope, and charity. Whoever fully engages this world will become an ungodly man who is independent from God and hates trusting in God. In contrast, the doctrine of Christ will raise a spiritual man who lives only for God. Additionally, detachment from natural things does not equate spirituality. Both an ungodly man and a spiritual man have overcome the influence of material possessions. Yet, an ungodly man sees God as a limitation, while a spiritual man sees God as his future.

In this episode of High School & Freshmen Brethren Meeting, our Pastor answered questions about the significance of tongues in the believer’s life, which we have been exploring. It was reemphasized that speaking with tongues is a sign that should follow every believer, according to Mark 16:17. We saw that there is a distinction between speaking with new tongues and the gift of diverse kinds of tongues. Speaking with tongues is the believer’s direct communication with God, which no man, angel, or evil spirit can understand. God can also speak through the believer by the gift of diverse kinds of tongues as the Spirit wills. Every believer should speak with new tongues, but not every believer will be given the gift of diverse kinds of tongues. Additionally, we saw that even though speaking with new tongues is available to every believer, we still need to receive it by faith to experience it. The inability of a man to come into this experience does not nullify the validity and reality of God’s word.

In this episode of the Gadites USA Juniors meeting, our Pastor opened a new topic drawn from one of the six fundamental principles found in Hebrews chapter six—the resurrection of the dead. He established from Hebrews 5:12 and 6:1 that these six items constitute the first principles of the oracles of God, which is milk, and that Paul was urging the Hebrew church to leave the principles of the doctrine of Christ and press on to perfection, showing that there are three spiritual foods in the realm of the Spirit: milk, meat, and strong meat.We began by defining resurrection itself as an ascending phenomenon—a transition of estate from one energy level to another, either from death to life or from one level of life to a higher level. It was clarified that the "dead" in this lesson refers specifically to those whose earthly tabernacles have fallen to the ground, whose spirits and souls have departed to heaven or to hell. Using Romans 5:12, we saw that sin kicked the door down and death entered after it, making sin responsible for both spiritual death, which is separation from God, and physical death in all its forms of sickness, weakness, and decay.In addition, we explored the first kind of resurrection, that of the dead in Christ. From 1 Thessalonians 4:16, we saw that the Lord will descend with a shout, the voice of the archangel, and the trump of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first. It was emphasized that this is a resurrection of bodies, not spirits, since those who died in Christ already experienced resurrection in their spirits at new birth. Their bodies will be restored no matter the form they have taken, because every cell and every particle of dust is accounted for by God, and the trump of God is powerful enough to call it all back.Furthermore, we learned that the second kind of resurrection belongs to those who are alive and remain. These, being alive in Christ, will be caught up together with the risen dead in the clouds, and together they will meet the Lord in the air—the air being the heaven of the earth currently occupied by Satan as prince of the power of the air, distinct from the physical clouds into which Jesus was received in Acts 1:9. It was also taught that the same body a believer has now is the body they will carry eternally, apart from deformities and infirmities which will be made whole, and that this reality is a reason to honour and care for the body God has given.

In this episode of the Gadites USA Juniors meeting, our Pastor opened a new topic drawn from one of the six fundamental principles found in Hebrews chapter six—the resurrection of the dead. He established from Hebrews 5:12 and 6:1 that these six items constitute the first principles of the oracles of God, which is milk, and that Paul was urging the Hebrew church to leave the principles of the doctrine of Christ and press on to perfection, showing that there are three spiritual foods in the realm of the Spirit: milk, meat, and strong meat.We began by defining resurrection itself as an ascending phenomenon—a transition of estate from one energy level to another, either from death to life or from one level of life to a higher level. It was clarified that the "dead" in this lesson refers specifically to those whose earthly tabernacles have fallen to the ground, whose spirits and souls have departed to heaven or to hell. Using Romans 5:12, we saw that sin kicked the door down and death entered after it, making sin responsible for both spiritual death, which is separation from God, and physical death in all its forms of sickness, weakness, and decay.In addition, we explored the first kind of resurrection, that of the dead in Christ. From 1 Thessalonians 4:16, we saw that the Lord will descend with a shout, the voice of the archangel, and the trump of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first. It was emphasized that this is a resurrection of bodies, not spirits, since those who died in Christ already experienced resurrection in their spirits at new birth. Their bodies will be restored no matter the form they have taken, because every cell and every particle of dust is accounted for by God, and the trump of God is powerful enough to call it all back.Furthermore, we learned that the second kind of resurrection belongs to those who are alive and remain. These, being alive in Christ, will be caught up together with the risen dead in the clouds, and together they will meet the Lord in the air—the air being the heaven of the earth currently occupied by Satan as prince of the power of the air, distinct from the physical clouds into which Jesus was received in Acts 1:9. It was also taught that the same body a believer has now is the body they will carry eternally, apart from deformities and infirmities which will be made whole, and that this reality is a reason to honour and care for the body God has given.

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In this episode, we continue our discussion on the importance of faith in the life of a believer. Faith is a journey, and the more understanding we gain of the Word of God, the more faith we are able to birth forth.As seen in Mark 11:24, receiving our desires is different from having them. The devil often fights against our receiving what we have believed God for. However, it is important to understand how this Scripture should be applied. Sometimes, we use Bible verses to claim things that depend on the will or decision of another person, but that is not an appropriate application of faith. The Scripture says, “What things soever ye desire” (Mark 11:24), not whatever another person desires. We cannot use faith to override the will of someone else. This is why we cannot use faith to claim another person as our husband or wife, because that decision involves their own will and choice.The process of walking in faith begins with having the Word of God, believing the Word of God, and then refusing to consider circumstances that contradict what God has said. Faith does not mean that we deny what we see or how we feel. Rather, faith means that we refuse to allow what we see or feel to determine what we believe. Our feelings are real, but they should not dictate how we interpret or respond to the Word of God. Faith is not founded on human feelings; it is founded on what the Word of God says.We also discussed the difference between the indwelling and the infilling of the Holy Ghost, both of which are received by faith. The indwelling of the Holy Ghost occurs at the new birth. When a person is born again, the Holy Ghost comes to dwell within their spirit. The infilling, however, refers to being baptized with the Holy Ghost in the soul. Ultimately, when it comes to the things of God, we need faith. Therefore, we must be diligent in giving ourselves continually to the Word of God. As we grow in our understanding of His Word, our faith is strengthened, enabling us to believe God, receive and have the results of what He has promised.

In this episode of the sophomores brethren meeting, our Pastor taught on the tabernacle. He explained that the tabernacle is a pattern of the heavens. It was originally shown to Moses on Mount Sinai. Exo 25:9, 1 King 8:27, Heb 8:5.In addition we saw that the tabernacle is a shadow of the house that the Lord seeks to dwell and rest in. It was then explained that in the new testament, the tabernacle is meant to be built up in our souls as a resting place for the Lord. Our pastor then explained about the divisions of the tabernacle - the Court, the Holy Place, and the Most Holy Place which is the Kingdom of Christ and of God. It was clearly seen that the tabernacle is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Isaiah 66:1, Eph 5:5, Rom 14:17.Furthermore we saw that the Israelites journey was patterned after the tabernacle. It was clearly seen that the Israelites were not serving God in Egypt which connoted that a believer cannot serve God in the milk faith under the new testament regime. It was then seen that the tabernacle is needed to be built up in us to be able to offer spiritual sacrifices to the Lord. Exo 8:1, 1 Peter 2:5. Finally, we established that the understanding of every component of the tabernacle is very important as every aspect has a meaning in the new testament and without understanding the tabernacle in its entirety we cannot complete our journey to the salvation of our souls. Heb 8:5.

In this episode of Seniors & Grad Brethren Meeting, we continued our study on the world to come. It was reemphasized that the heaven and earth will pass away to make way for a new heaven and a new earth. We also saw that the angels in this present heaven are not clean in God’s sight because they have thoughts and ways that are lower than His (Job 15:15, Isaiah 55:8). Therefore, Jesus was made higher than the heavens by acquiring all of God’s judgment, which consists of His thoughts and His ways (John 5:22). We also have a call to do the same.Furthermore, we saw that the world refers to how a person views and relates to the earth. The world is beyond a physical space; it is a culture by which people live on earth. No one was born with the present evil world inside them. Rather, the world is taught and learned by men through the systems we interact with daily (Ephesians 2:2). Corruption is a worldview the course of this present evil world teaches. In the same way, the world to come can be taught to and learned by a people. God wants to bring us into His culture by making known His thoughts and ways to us. He desires to frame the world to come in us by the teachings of the New Testament (Hebrews 11:3). Unfortunately, sin has prevented us from seeing Christianity as a process of learning about the person of Jesus (Matthew 11:29). As believers, we ought to be schooled in the life of the world to come while on this present earth. This is the only way to become like Jesus.

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In this episode of High School & Freshmen Brethren Meeting, we continued our study of the significance of tongues in the believer’s life. It was reemphasized that speaking with tongues is a sign that should follow every believer according to Mark 16:17. The Holy Ghost gives utterance as we pray with tongues. Additionally, we saw the difference between speaking with new tongues and the gift of diverse kinds of tongues. Believers can speak directly to God with new (or unknown) tongues, which no man, angel, or evil spirit can understand. However, God can also speak through the believer by the gift of diverse kinds of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:12-13). Speaking with new tongues is available to every believer, while diverse kinds of tongues are given as the Holy Spirit wills.For diverse kinds of tongues, the Holy Spirit can give the utterance of tongues of men to be spoken. This is done for a sign to those who do not believe (Acts 2:6-11, 1 Corinthians 14:22). In a gathering of believers, diverse kinds of tongues are given to edify the church. The Holy Ghost comes upon a believer to give a tongue and comes upon another believer to give the interpretation of the tongue (1 Corinthians 14:26-27).

In this episode of the Gadites USA Juniors meeting, our Pastor taught on the Tabernacle as God's appointed way to dwell among the Israelites — though God's deeper desire was to dwell in them, writing His law on their hearts. The people refused that closeness at Sinai, trembling at the thunder and fire, and asked Moses to meet with God on their behalf instead.We saw that Moses spent 40 days and nights in God's glory, receiving the Ten Commandments later placed in the Ark of the Testimony. His years in the wilderness had already shaped him from a prince of Egypt into "the meekest man on earth," making him, in a sense, the embodiment of the law itself — so the Tabernacle's ordinances were given not for Moses, but for a people who still needed a physical system to approach God.We closed by looking at the Tabernacle's structure, especially Aaron's role as high priest — the only one permitted into the Most Holy Place, once a year, wearing bells and a rope tied to his feet so those outside would know he remained alive in God's presence.

In this episode of the Gadites USA Juniors meeting, our Pastor taught on the Tabernacle as God's appointed way to dwell among the Israelites — though God's deeper desire was to dwell in them, writing His law on their hearts. The people refused that closeness at Sinai, trembling at the thunder and fire, and asked Moses to meet with God on their behalf instead.We saw that Moses spent 40 days and nights in God's glory, receiving the Ten Commandments later placed in the Ark of the Testimony. His years in the wilderness had already shaped him from a prince of Egypt into "the meekest man on earth," making him, in a sense, the embodiment of the law itself — so the Tabernacle's ordinances were given not for Moses, but for a people who still needed a physical system to approach God.We closed by looking at the Tabernacle's structure, especially Aaron's role as high priest — the only one permitted into the Most Holy Place, once a year, wearing bells and a rope tied to his feet so those outside would know he remained alive in God's presence.

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In this episode of the sophomores brethren meeting, our Pastor taught on understanding the heavens and tabernacle. He explained that heaven means setting apart, and it is where God is enthroned as seen in Psalm 103:11 and Isaiah 66:1-2.In addition we saw that there is the heaven and the heaven of heavens as seen in 1 Kings 8:27. It was explained that the heaven is the heaven of the earth as seen in Gen 1:1, while scriptures such as 2 Cor 12:3-4 and Rev 4:1-2 shows that the heaven of the heavens is where God is enthroned: the paradise or third heaven. From this, it was concluded that there are three heavens, together forming the heavens.Furthermore we saw that the pattern of the tabernacle that was given to Moses was patterned after the heavens as seen in Exo 25:8-9. The tabernacle consisted of the Outer Court, Holy Place, and Most Holy Place which was a pattern of the heavens. Finally, we established that the understanding of tabernacle is needed since our journey to the salvation of our souls is after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the Lord is planning to make a tabernacle among men as seen in Rev 21:3.

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In this episode of High School & Freshmen Brethren Meeting, we examined the importance of tongues in the believer’s life. It was first established that the salvation of the spirit started with the gift of faith, which enabled us to believe in our hearts. After which, the Holy Ghost baptized our spirit in the body of Christ, and we became new creatures. Tongues is a sign that should follow everyone who has become a new creature (Mark 16:17). The believer’s soul must first be baptized with the Holy Ghost to speak with tongues (Acts 1:5; 2:4)We saw that there are three kinds of tongues in the Bible: tongues of men, tongues of angels, and new tongues. The Holy Ghost may give utterance of tongues of men when He deems it necessary to witness to people around us, as in Acts 2:4-12. But primarily, He gives the utterance of new tongues when we pray in tongues. Speaking with tongues is the believer’s direct communication with God, which no man (including the believer, angels, or evil spirits) can understand (1 Cor. 14:2). Additionally, praying in tongues builds the believer up and supplies him with strength to obey the Lord. We saw that tongues did not cease after the apostles died. Also, Apostle Paul did not discourage speaking in tongues in 1 Corinthians 14. Rather, he was addressing some excesses in the Corinthian church and bringing balance to speaking with tongues. It is a sign of great value that should follow every believer.

In this episode of the Gadites USA Juniors meeting, our Pastor continued the series on “Understanding the Tabernacle and Spiritual Patterns,” we began by establishing the reality of God’s throne in heaven, drawing from Revelation chapter 4. It was shown that the throne is not a mere chair but a vast, circular expanse, with the four living creatures (cherubims) positioned closest to the center, and the twenty-four elders seated round about in concentric arrangement. This physical, ordered setting in heaven was used to demonstrate that God is a God of deliberate structure, even in the unseen realm.

In this episode of the Gadites USA Juniors meeting, our Pastor continued the series on “Understanding the Tabernacle and Spiritual Patterns,” we began by establishing the reality of God’s throne in heaven, drawing from Revelation chapter 4. It was shown that the throne is not a mere chair but a vast, circular expanse, with the four living creatures (cherubims) positioned closest to the center, and the twenty-four elders seated round about in concentric arrangement. This physical, ordered setting in heaven was used to demonstrate that God is a God of deliberate structure, even in the unseen realm.

In this episode of the Gadites Seniors & Grad Brethren Meeting, we began expounding on the world to come. It was established that heaven and earth will pass away (Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 51:6). This will happen not because of sin, but because the present heaven and earth were never originally created to last forever. They will eventually vanish to make way for the new heaven and the new earth.Additionally, it was shown that the world is different from the earth. The earth is the physical space we live in, while the world is the system that governs it. The world is the understanding that teaches men how to relate to things on the earth. Before the fall of man, Adam used a world called the ‘living soul’ to govern the earth. After his disobedience, Satan became the god of this world and designed a different system for man to live by. Furthermore, we saw that worlds are framed by words (Hebrews 11:3). God’s original intention for the earth was for it to be the place where men would receive the words of God that would frame the world to come in the souls of men. This is the purpose of the teachings of the New Testament. He intended for man to live by the understanding of the world to come until the new heaven and earth come. Without this, the present age will not pass away. Everyone who is born again is a citizen of the new earth because we became new creatures at the new birth. But we must journey in receiving and obeying the teachings of the New Testament to determine our place and rank in the new heaven and new earth.

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In this episode of Seniors & Grad Brethren Meeting, we examined fallen angels and their operations. It was established that God did not create hell. In the beginning, He created the height (where He placed heaven) and the depth (a space beneath the earth). After the devil and his angels rebelled, they were cast out of heaven and created hell in the depth. We saw that hell has different levels just like heaven does, because the devil replicated the order of heaven in hell. Iniquity was not originally present when God created the heavens and the earth. Satan founded it, first in himself, when he began to seek a life of independence from God (Ezekiel 28:15-18). He then began to teach angels how to corrupt their ways to gain independence from God. They were cast out of heaven because they had already departed in their hearts. In the Garden of Eden, Satan came through the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. By Adam’s disobedience, man’s authority on earth was delivered to the devil. Yet, Satan and fallen angels cannot fully express their dominion on earth without a physical body. Therefore, the devil has been teaching men how to corrupt their ways so he can express himself through them. But Satan will fall and lose his authority when a critical number of men overcome him (Revelation 12:5-9, Isaiah 14:12).Satan, formerly known as Lucifer, was the only cherubim that fell. Some seraphims and first-heaven angels fell with him, too. The operations of these fallen angels can be categorized into two: demonic spirits and evil spirits. Demonic operations are physical, causing accidents, diseases, fights, and so on. Evil spirits war against growth in knowledge of God and ensure the corrupt ways in men remain intact. As believers, we have the right to cast out demons, but we must war with evil spirits by growing in the knowledge of God.

In this episode of the Gadites USA Juniors meeting, our Pastor taught us the other part of submission which can be seen in James 5:16. We saw the importance of brethren life in our faith journey (Numbers 24). We saw that the Lord uses it as a means to purify our love from worldly lusts and ungodliness. We also saw the differences between the love to all saints and the love of the brethren.Additionally, we saw ways to help our heart towards our brethren. We saw the wisdom in having a lowly mind towards our brethren and not wanting to vaunt ourselves or have preeminence over our brethren as shown in Matthew 7:1-5.

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