GOD’S TEMPLE

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

“And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in two
from top to the bottom”.
Matthew 27:51 (NKJV)

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Until the death of Jesus, the Old Testament temple which had the outer court, inner court (Holy Place) and the inner most court (Holy of Holies) was God’s earthly covenant dwelling place. God had long desired for man to be His dwelling place because of the love he has for man.

Gods purpose for creating man is to commune with man,

BE FAITHFUL ALWAYS

 Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

 “Preach the word; be instant in season and out of season….”
2 Timothy 4: 2 (KJV)

This parable should encourage spiritual sowers – those that teach, preach or lead others.

In the parable, Jesus sowed good seeds but not all the seeds sprouted or grew, and even the plants that grew had varying yields or results.

DON’T PROCRASTINATE

Scripture: John 4:34b-36

“As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me.
Night is coming, when no one can work.”
John 9: 4 (KJV)

A lot of believers suffer from the habit of perpetual procrastination. This is a habit that causes men and women to postpone things that are supposed to be done immediately & subsequently justifying them with excuses. This is not good in the sight of the Lord,

PAY YOUR DEBTS

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-33

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in the power of your hand to do so.”
Proverbs 3: 27 (KJV)

The word 'due' used here means that you owe it. It is a debt. bible is saying here that whenever you owe someone, endeavor to payback that which you owe. This is because it is easy to get into debt but hard to get out of it. Unfortunately, debts owed to a friend can destroy trust and divide even close friendships.

THE FIRST FRUIT

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

“Honor the Lord with your wealth with the first fruits
of all your crops;” Proverbs 3: 9 (NIV)

The principle of the “First Fruit” is well substantiated from scripture (Genesis 4:1-6). It is a requirement from God as worship and honour to Him for He is the source of all (Psalm 89:11). It is a tested and proven source of blessing for any that obey (Proverbs 3:9-10).

NIGHT WATCHMAN

Scripture: Psalms 119:145-152

“Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord,
which by night stand in the house of the Lord” Psalm 134:1 KJV.

In any military formation, there are men assigned to stand guard at night and observe the environment around the city with the aim of foiling any surprise attack from the enemy. The Israelite army had 3 watches for this purpose, the beginning watch (lamentations 2:19), the middle watch (Judges7:19) and the morning watch (Exodus14:24; 1Samuel 11:11).

THE LAW OF LIBERTY

Scripture: James 2:1-13

“So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged
by the law of liberty.” James 2:12(KJV))

There may be some confusion about the term ‘ law of liberty'. How does one put the words law and liberty in one phrase. The law sets rules and punishments, while liberty connotes freedom. However in Christ all things are possible. The Lion and the Lamb has brought the law and liberty together.