Friday, December 20, 2013

Pishon and Gihon

In the beginning...
A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters.  The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold.  (The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.  The name of the second river is the Gihon; it winds through the entire land of Cush.  Rev 2:10-13


At the return...
The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name.  Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.  Rev 3:12-13



And these signs will accompany those who believe...
In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” Mark 16:17-18









Saturday, December 7, 2013

The Return to Havilah - Virgin promise land of the Church


The LIGHT shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it...  The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.  He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.  John 1:5,9-10


Havilah, The Virgin Promised Land
A RIVER watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold.  The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.  The name of the second river is the Gihon; it winds through the entire land of Cush. 14 The name of the third river is the Tigris; it runs along the east side of Ashur. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.  Ge 2:10-13



Tabernacle and coming Holy City, The New Jerusalem
To the angel of the church in Pergamum write...whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.  I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich...And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, The New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God...the city of pure gold, as pure as glass.  The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass...The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it LIGHT, and the Lamb is its lamp.  The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it...the angel showed me the RIVER of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city.  Rev 2:12, 17; Rev 3:8, Rev 21:18-25, Rev 22:1  


RIVER = LIGHT = HOLY SPIRIT 
Garden = Havilah = Promised Land = Tabernacle = Holy City 
gold = gold = money 
good = pure = ease 
resin = hidden manna = resources  
onyx = white stone = purpose  

Sunday, November 17, 2013

The Nature of the Impure Frog Spirits

Then I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming from the dragon’s mouth, from the beast’s mouth, and from the mouth of the false prophet.  For they are spirits of demons performing signs, who travel to the kings of the whole world to assemble them for the battle of the great day of God, the Almighty. Rev 16:13-14

Frogs have three purposes:
- to hunt and devour
- to reproduce
- to be hunted and devoured



The Process of the Impure Frog Spirits:
- release demonic offspring (tadpoles) through words
- these tadpoles grow to be full body frogs by feeding on the sins of the host body
- the frogs ultimate goal is to convert the host soul into a frog in order to mate with the host and eventually devour the host
- reproduction is accomplished with every evil word spoken from the host and every evil deed  
- the first step of conversion is to make the host smaller so that the frog can fit the soul in his mouth
- the second step of conversion is to denature the host into a frog so that it may reproduce.  The frogs will allow the host soul to seemingly thrive in order create a greater plunder of reproduction and feasting for a later date  
- denature of a soul is accomplished by disconnecting the female part of the soul with the God and connecting it with the male frog.  "So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created them male and female." Ge 1:27
- frogs do not have the authority or power to disconnect a soul from God.  Frogs bate the soul with selfish ambition to pull the host away from feeding from God  

Impure Frog Spirit Defense:
The environment within the host person is the single factor that creates or prevents the development of demonic outbreak in the soul.  Prayer is the only defense to prevent the workings of the impure frog spirits.  


References:
http://www.defenders.org/frogs/basic-facts
http://allaboutfrogs.org/weird/general/skin.html
Martin A. Briggs Frogs YouTube Playlist
National Geographic Kids - Amphibians: Bullfrogs (video)




Frog facts:
Most frogs are born in water as tadpoles and gradually change into frogs although some frogs, known as direct developers, are born as full frogs. This allows them to be born and live far away from water, such as on mountaintops.

A frog mainly lives on insects and small animals like earthworms, minnows and spiders.

Because they are predators and prey many animals are affected by them, frogs provide insight into the health of the ecosystem.

Frogs typically lay their eggs in water. The eggs hatch into aquatic larvae, called tadpoles, that have tails and internal gills.

Frogs must be able to move quickly through their environment to catch prey and escape predators, and numerous adaptations help them to do so.


Saturday, November 9, 2013

The Three Impure Spirits


Disclaimer: Beware the following content is intended for believers of Christ Jesus who understand the Lampstand the Harp of the saints.  This is advanced spiritual content that is not oriented for anyone who is not in practice of the Harp and value the meaning of the Lampstand.  


- He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches 


The War Zone
And when the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever and ever Rev 4:9

The Beloved
And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and its image and over the number of its name. They held harps given them by God Rev 15:2

versus

The Forsaken
Then I saw three unclean spirits (the anti harp) like frogs coming from the dragon’s mouth, from the beast’s mouth, and from the mouth of the false prophet.  For they are spirits of demons performing signs, who travel to the kings of the whole world to assemble them for the battle of the great day of God, the Almighty.  Rev 16:13-14




S I G H T

Glory (liken to air) 
The Father God creator of all things shall have a good opinion, judgment, and view of us.
He will feel renown or honor won by notable achievements when his Beloved practice Holy Righteousness.  Holy Righteousness leads to Gods validation and our ability to make ourselves visible to him.


The Forsaken attempt to siege the Father of glory by tainting the streams of Holy Righteousness with the impure frog spirit of perversion, his name is Jezebel.





C O N S I D E R A T I O N

Honor (liken to water) 
The Father God creator of all things finds value in Discernment.  High respect and esteem are converted from the offerings of discernment.  Discernment leads to God feeling respected and our ability to make ourselves valued to him

The Forsaken attempt to siege the Father of honor by tainting the streams of Discernment with the impure frog spirit of deception, his name is Babylonia.





R E D E M P T I O N

Thanks (liken to substance) 
The Father God creator of all things is thankful for us when we Worship him.  Worship leads to God feeling thanksgiving for us and our ability to claim redemption.  The highest levels of thanksgiving is provision and most of all love.  

The Forsaken attempt to siege the Father of thanksgiving by tainting the streams of Worship with the impure frog spirit of oppression, his name is Pharaoh.



Sunday, November 3, 2013

Seven Areas of Spiritual Warfare: Breastplate of Righteousness

  






THE ENDLESS LAWS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
The Weapons of Kingdom Warfare 

   
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled Matthew 5:6... I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. Rev 2:23

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:13-14

Scripture Study (not cataloged)  
The following is our attempt to provide a comprehensive list of all scriptures throughout the Bible that couple righteousness and eternal outcome (reward or penalty).  This list is a safe place to use as your guide to build your judgement of righteousness.

RAW DATA ~
 Luke 3:7-9; Matt 3:7-10; Luke 13:23-30; Luke 15:3-10; Luke 20: 45-47; Matthew 12:31-32; Luke 14:7-14; Luke 18:9-17; Luke 20:45-47; Luke 17:33; 2 Peter 3:14; Luke 12:35-40; Luke 14:15-23; Luke 20: 45-47; Jude 1:20-22; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10; 1 Corinthians 15:35-50; Revelation 22:12-13; Revelation 19:6-8; Matt 24:45-51; Luke 12:35-48; Matt 5:22; 1 John 3:15; Luke 21:34-36; 1 Corinthians 6:10;  Matt 24:45-51; Luke 12:35-48; Matthew 12:30-37; Matt 24:45-51; Luke 12:35-48; James 3:6; Luke 18:18-20; Matthew 12:30-37; Matt 24:14-29; GE 1:28; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-25; Luke 12:13-21; Mark 8:38, Hebrews 10:36-39; Matt 25:34-36; Mark 14:7; Luke 14:12-14; Luke 10:25-37; Matthew 19:29-30; Mark 9:43-50; Matthew 18:9; Luke 18:28-30; Mark 9:43; Luke 16:18; Luke 18:18-20; Jude 1:5-7; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:19-23; Revelation 9:20-21; Revelation 21:6-8; Matthew 11:20-24; and etc, etc, etc


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Scripture Study (cataloged):  
We encourage you to:
- explore the Raw Data on your own,
- judge the information, and
- then live your life accordingly.

We have judged the Raw Data and have concluded that their are seven general areas of spiritual Warfare.  These seven areas listed in random order are regions of Spiritual Warfare.  These are the areas of life where the battle between light and dark take place.  As God chosen people the kingdom and priesthood we have been called to victory by putting on the full armor of God.




Seven Zones of Spiritual Warfare
1) opinion and perception 
2) degree of humility 
3) marital status 
4) sobriety 
5) sexuality 
6) generosity and stewardship of money, business, and property 
7) respect for others and overall integrity

Tactical Lesson: According to our discernment, Deuteronomy 6:4-7 states the enemy generally launches dark plans of spiritual attack when people are most engaged in rest and/or relaxation (R&R).

R&R happens most frequently when:    
1) when we are at home
2) during travel
3) before we fall asleep and
4) when we wake up

At all time but especially during R&R we are like a fortified city protected from the wicked schemes of the enemy as a result of our active engagement in worship and armed with Gods holy word.    

The following is a catalog of the Raw Data listed under the realm of Spiritual Warfare that we believe the scripture is associated with.


1) opinion and perception  

ALL SINS CAN BE FORGIVEN   
VALUES FAITH
Luke 12:13-21; Revelation 21:6-8

RELINQUISH HATE AND ANGER
Matt 5:22; 1John 3:15

NAKED FAITH
Mark 8:38; Hebrews 10:36-39

LIVES A PORTABLE LIFE
Matthew 19:29-30

REPENT DAILY AND SAVE YOUR LIFE  
Matthew 11:20-24;

AVOID COWARDLINESS AND DISBELIEF 
Revelation 21:6-8



2) degree of humility

ETERNAL LIFE RESERVED FOR THE REPENTANT  
Luke 3:7-9; Matt 3:7-10; Luke 13:23-30; Luke 15:3-10; Luke 20: 45-47;

DRESSED IN HUMILITY
Luke 14:7-14; Luke 18:9-17; Luke 20:45-47;




3) marital status

CREATE A DEFINITION FOR ADULTERY AND RESIST IT   
Matthew 19:9;Luke 16:18; Luke 18:18-20 


4) sobriety 

BE SOBER
Luke 21:34-36; 1 Corinthians 6:10;


5) sexuality

RESIST SEXUAL IMMORTALITY AND PERVERSION 
Jude 1:5-7; Romans 1:24-28; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:19-21; Revelation 9:20-21; Revelation 21:6-8



6) generosity and stewardship of money, business, and property 

BE FRUITFUL, MULTIPLY, AND TAKE DOMINION 
Matt 25:14-30; GE 1:28 

DISDAIN FOR WEALTH 
Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-25; Revelation 9:20

PROVIDES RELIEF TO THE POOR



7) respect for others and integrity

RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Matt 24:45-51; Luke 12:35-48


HONOR THE HOLY SPIRIT, FATHER AND MOTHER
Luke 18:18-20; Matthew 12:30-37

RESIST ACTS OF VILENESS, THEFT, MURDER, LYING, CHEATING, AND MAGIC ARTS 
Luke 18:18-20; Revelation 9:20-21; Revelation 21:6-8


and etc, etc, etc


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Church of the Highlands messages related to Righteousness  

Preparation Messages:
MORAL CHOAS by Chris Hodges NOV 8, 2009 17:28-30:00
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/moral-choas

SPIRITUAL QUESTIONS by Chris Hodges MAY 30, 2010



LEAVE A LEGACY by Chris Hodges JAN 20, 2008 
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/leave-a-legacy


MAKING IT RIGHT by Chris Hodges JAN 13, 2008, 31:10-end
SERIES: SEXUAL REVOLUTION - March and April 2008

Section 6: THE LAW OF PURPOSE (A & B)





Scripture Study:
Luke 15; Matthew 18:12-14; Revelation 6:9-11 

Messages:
LIFE EXPLAINED by Chris Hodges JUN 4, 2006
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/life-explained

DRIVEN BY ETERNITY by John Bevere OCT 1, 2006, 9:35 - end

WHAT MATTERS by Chris Hodges APR 29, 2012
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/what-matters

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES by Chris Hodges MAY 5, 2013
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/exceptional-qualities

FINDING MY PURPOSE by John Maxwell SEP 8, 2013
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/finding-my-purpose


Section 6: THE LAW OF PURPOSE 
A) THE VALUE OF ONE, THE VALUE OF YOU
B) MACRO AND MICRO MEANING










Section 3: THE LAW OF GRACE

cup of sanctification the blood offering of Christ  





Preparation Messages:
THE BLESSED HOPE by Chris Hodges MAY 22, 2005, 00:00 - 20:00
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/the-blessed-hope1

DO ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN? by Chris Hodges SEP 9, 2007, 00:00 - 8:25
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/do-all-roads-lead-to-heaven


Scripture Study:
God the Fathers last, the everlasting, and His single command for all time: Matthew 3:16-17, 17:5

Exo 30:12, Isa 44:22, Isa 53:10, Matt 26:28, 1Tim 2:6, Titus 2:14, Heb 9:22, Heb 9:28, 1 Pet 1:18-19, 1 The 5:9-11, Rev 5

Discussion: 
List benefits to the world from Christ sacrifice on the cross?
Have you considered the blood providing grace for your daily life?


Section 4: THE LAW OF GRACE    
BLOOD OF THE LAMB THE FULFILLMENT OF GODS LOVE

The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.  It was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. Pet 1:18-19


enclosure - Eternal LIFE Bible Study, next section, or previous section

Section 5: THE LAW OF NAVIGATION





Preparation Messages and Scripture Study:

The Holy Spirit 1-6 by Chris Hodges JUN 4-23, 2003
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/the-holy-spirit

Ghost – Part 1 - 7 by Chris Hodges JAN 9 - FEB 13, 2008
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/take-the-journey

THE SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH by Chris Hodges JUN 10, 2009
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/the-spirit-filled-church

SERIES: THE HOLY SPIRIT May 2012
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/series/the-holy-spirit


Discussion:
- Do you feel like you have a relationship with the Holy Spirit?
- Is the Holy Spirit your first love?
- Do you feel the Holy Spirit guiding you through the word of God and life?
- According to John 14:15-27 what must we do to build intimacy with the Holy Spirit?
- The Holy Spirit has more than five purposes used to serve each person.  Identify the purposes listed in the scriptures below and meditate on each one.



Section 5: THE LAW OF NAVIGATION 
BAPTIZED IN AND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT   

“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate/comforter/helper/friend (etc) to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth...  The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:15-27;


enclosure - Eternal LIFE Bible Study, next section, or previous section




Section 1 AND 2: THE HOLY LAW THE LAW OF LOVE






Preparation Message:
PERFECT FAITH by Chris Hodges MAR 4, 2007,  00:00 - 15:00
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/perfect-faith

Scripture Study:
Deut 6:5; Deut 11:1, Deut 11:22, Matt 22:36-37, Mark 12:30, Luke 10:27; John 13:34-35; John 15:9-17;




Section 1 AND 2:  
THE HOLY LAW  
THE LAW OF LOVE 

1) LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD  “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law" “what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.

2) LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF  And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Discussion:
- What form of love does our Father God hope from us?
- What form of love does Christ Jesus hope from us?
- What compelled Jesus to heal and perform miracles while he ministered on earth?
- Is love truly the motive behind every inter-action we have amongst all people?


enclosure - Eternal LIFE Bible Study, or next section, previous section

The Revelation of Life after Death






Preparation Messages:

THE TWO QUESTION TEST ("Watch Message" version)
by Chris Hodges DEC 8, 2013, 12:45-28:22
http://churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/the-two-question-test

- THE BLESSED HOPE by Chris Hodges MAY 22, 2005, 20:00 - end
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/the-blessed-hope1

- COMING AGAIN by Chris Hodges APR 3, 2011, 22:04 - end
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/coming-again


Scripture Study:
Daniel 12:1-4; Matthew 7:21-23; Matthew 15:7-9; Matthew 18:1-4; Matthew 19:16-30; Matthew 22:1-14; Matthew 25; Luke 12:35-48; Luke 13:22-30; Luke 14:25-35; Luke 18:15-17


THREE ETERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1) Bride - Rev 20:1-11
2) Citizen - Rev 20:12-13

TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE by Chris Hodges JAN 6, 2008, 30:35 - 33:36
THE GREAT ESCAPE by Chris Hodges MAY 29, 2005, 4:48 - 11:15


Concluding Message:
  
HOW WILL ALL OF THIS END? by Chris Hodges MAY 12, 2013, 24:20 - end
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/how-will-all-of-this-end


enclosure - Eternal LIFE Bible Study or previous section 

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Seven Elements of the Tabernacle Temple

Preparation Messages:
TABERNACLE PRAYER by Chris Hodges JUL 22, 2009
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/tabernacle-prayer

HOW WILL ALL OF THIS END? by Chris Hodges MAY 12, 2013, 16:45-17:25

Thank you Pastor Chris for the phenomenal revelation!

Scripture Study:
5 Therefore, “they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. 16 ‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst.  The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Rev 7:15-17

...have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. 9 Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you. Exodus 25:1-9




#1 - The Brazen Altar - Burnt Offerings (LIFE - PURITY) 

The altar of sacrifice (bronze altar) was within the court, facing the entrance.  Altar the souls of those who had been slain - Exodus 27; Exodus 30; Exodus 31:8-10; Rev 6:9-11;
http://the-tabernacle-place.com/articles/what_is_the_tabernacle/tabernacle_brazen_altar


#2 - Laver (ETERNAL LIFE - PREPARATION)

17 Then the Lord said to Moses, 18 “Make a bronze basin, with its bronze stand, for washing. Place it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it. 19 Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet with water from it. 20 Whenever they enter the tent of meeting, they shall wash with water so that they will not die.  Also, when they approach the altar to minister by presenting a food offering to the Lord, 21 they shall wash their hands and feet so that they will not die. This is to be a lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.”  Exodus 30:17-21
http://www.templeinstitute.org/laver.htm



#3 - The Table (MACRO PURPOSE

And make its plates and dishes of pure gold, as well as its pitchers and bowls for the pouring out of offerings (Ex 25:29 - 30) Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it (Re 2:17)


#4 - The ShewBread (MICRO PURPOSE)  

Put the bread of the Presence on this table to be before me at all times.  Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life (25:30, Re 6:9-11, Re 21:27).  


#5 - The Lampstand/Menorah (REV 2 AND 3 - CONSECRATION)

In the tent of meeting, outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law, Aaron and his sons are to keep the lamps burning before the Lord from evening till morning. This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for the generations to come (Ex 27:21) The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches (Re 1:20)


#6 - Golden Altar Incense (DISCIPLESHIP - WORSHIP) 

34 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices —gum resin, onycha and galbanum—and pure frankincense, all in equal amounts, 35 and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer. It is to be salted and pure and sacred. 36 Grind some of it to powder and place it in front of the ark of the covenant law in the tent of meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. 37 Do not make any incense with this formula for yourselves; consider it holy to the Lord. 38 Whoever makes incense like it to enjoy its fragrance must be cut off from their people.” (Ex 30:34-38)


Four horns of the golden altar/incense  (prayer/worship)
The golden altar of incense, which is not to be confused with the brazen altar, sat in front of the curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. This altar was smaller than the brazen altar. It was a square with each side measuring 1.5 feet and was 3 feet high. It was made of acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold. Four horns protruded from the four corners of the altar.  God commanded the priests to burn incense on the golden altar every morning and evening, the same time that the daily burnt offerings were made. The incense was to be left burning continually throughout the day and night as a pleasing aroma to the Lord. It was made of an equal part of four precious spices (stacte, onycha, galbanum and frankincense) and was considered holy. God commanded the Israelites not to use the same formula outside the tabernacle to make perfume for their own consumption; otherwise, they were to be cut off from their people (Exodus 30:34-38).


7 Now Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the “tent of meeting.” Anyone inquiring of the Lord would go to the tent of meeting outside the camp. 8 And whenever Moses went out to the tent, all the people rose and stood at the entrances to their tents, watching Moses until he entered the tent. 9 As Moses went into the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and stay at the entrance, while the Lord spoke with Moses.  Whenever the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they all stood and worshiped, each at the entrance to their tent. 11 The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent.

21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”  John 4:21-23



When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. 10 They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” 11 Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been. Rev 6:9-11

5 Therefore, “they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. 16 ‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst.  The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Rev 7:15-17

3 Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all God’s people, on the golden altar in front of the throne. 4 The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand. 5 Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it on the earth; and there came peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning and an earthquake. Rev 8:3

I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers"  Rev 11: 1

YOU ARE A PRIEST by Larry Stockstill AUG 11, 2010
http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/you-are-a-priest


#7 - The Holy of Holies (HAVILAH - THE HOLY CITY THE NEW JERUSALEM)


The Tabernacle itself was located at the western part of the court. The Tabernacle was divided by a veil or hanging curtain into two chambers.  The first chamber was called the Holy Place, it contained the Table, Lampstand, and Altar of Incense. Only priests were allowed into this section.  The High Priest the Holy of Holies only once a year on the Day of Atonement.  The second chamber was called the Holy of Holies, it contained the Ark of the Covenant Matt 27:51-53, Exodus 2:9-10, Exodus 25.  
http://www.bible-history.com/tabernacle/TAB4The_Outer_Court.htm


City of my God, the New Jerusalem
I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.  The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.  Revelation 21:22-27







References
- Temple and the Altar
Exodus 39-40; John 4; Heb 10; Rev 3:12; Rev 6:9-11; Rev 7:14-15;  Rev 8:3-5; Rev 9:13-16; Rev 11; Rev 14:14-20; - Rev 15:5-8; Rev 16; Rev 21:22-27; 
- Pillar in the temple/Tabernacle or Tent of Meetings
Exodus 26; Exodus 35-36; Hebrews 9; Revelation 15:5-8; Revelation 3:12; Rev 21:22-27
TABERNACLE PRAYER by Chris Hodges JUL 22, 2009http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/tabernacle-prayer
http://tabernacleman.com/video.html

Friday, August 16, 2013

Scriptures Related to Death and the Journey of the Soul (uninterpreted)



Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, l Philippians, 1 Corinthians, 1 Samuel (Saul summons Samuel from the dead), Revelations,

Overview and Structure  
Mt 17:1-8; Matt 28:16-20; Matthew 24-25; Mark 13; Mark 5:38; Mk 9:2-8; Mark 10:45; Mark 12:18-24; Mark 14:21; Luke 8: 53-56; Luke 9:28-36; Luke 21;  Luke 17:20-37; Luke 20: 34-40; Luke 24;  John 11:23-26; John 11:1-43; 2 Peter 3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; Rev 1:9; Rev 20: 1-15;

Judgement
Rev 11:18; Rev 13:9-10; Rev 13:15-17; Rev 14:7; Rev 19:6-8; Rev 19:9; Rev 21:6-8; Rev 22:12-13; Dan 12:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10; 2 Thessalonians 5:5-10; 1 Samuel 28; Matt 17:1-13; Rev 8:11-12; Matt 10: 28-31; Matt 11: 20-24; Matt 12:30-37; Matt 13:24-52; Matt 16:24-28;  Matt 19:28-30; Matt 22:1-14; Luke 9:28-36; Mt 17:1-8; Mk 9:2-8; Matt 22:23-33; Mark 7:20-23; Mark 8:38; Mark 9:2-4; Mark 9:42-50;  Mark 10:17-31; Luke 3: 7-9; Luke 12: 35-48; Luke 13:23-30; Luke 14:1-24; Luke 15:3-10; Luke 18:9-30;  Luke 20: 45-47; John 3:16-17; John 3:31-36; John 5:21-30; John 6:25-59;  John 12:25-26; Luke 12:48; Jude 1:5-7, Jude 1:20-21

Death and Hades 
Rev 1:18; Rev 14:9-14; Rev 14:19-20; Luke 16:19-31;

Abyss
Rev 9:1-3; Rev 9:1-11; Rev 20:1-3

Lake of Burning Sulfur - the second death 
Rev 2:11; Rev 19:19-21; Rev 20:7-10; Matt 25:41-43; 

Hell
Matt 5:22; Matt 5:29-30

The Sea
Rev 7:2-3; Rev 10: 1-3; Rev 10: 5-7; Rev 12:10-12; Rev 12: 17-18; Rev 13:1; Rev 14:6-7; Rev 15:1-3; Rev 15:7-8; Rev 15:1-3; Rev 16:17-19; Rev 16:21-24; Rev 17:1-3; Rev 18:17 - 20; Rev 18:21-24; Rev 21:21

White Robe  
Mt 17:1-3; Rev 3:5-6; Rev 3:9-11; Rev 6:9-11; Rev 7:2-3; Rev 9:4-6; Rev 7:9-10; Rev 7:14-17

Altar
 Rev 6:9-11; Rev 15:5-8; Rev 16:7; Rev 18:24; Rev 19:1-2; Luke 18:1-8; Luke 23:26-43;

First Resurrection
Matt 27:51-53; Rev 20: 4-6; 

Heaven  
Rev 11:3-12; Rev 12:7-9; Rev 13:11-13; Rev 14:1-2; Rev 14:17-20; Rev 18:17 - 20; Rev 20:1; Rev 21:21; Matt 6:19-21; Matt 7:21-23; Matt 24:35; 

New Jerusalem 
Rev 3:10-13; Rev 21:1-7; Rev 21:22-27

Life absent of death 
Rev 21:1-7

Seven Spirits of the Lord Rev 1:4; 3:1

Deuteronomy 8:6-9 Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in his ways and revering him. For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land-a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills; a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey;

Song Of Solomon 4:13 Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates with choice fruits, with henna and nard,

Song Of Solomon 7:12 Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom- there I will give you my love.

Song Of Solomon 8:2 I would lead you and bring you to my mother's house- she who has taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, the nectar of my pomegranates.

Seven Spirits of the Lord Rev 1:4; 3:1




Thursday, August 15, 2013

Life after Death: Overview and Structure


Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” 
Luke 17:20-21

WARNING
Please note the following information is of little spiritual value to believers seeking eternal life.  This article is an overview of Gods order and structure both today and forever more.  These facts will not save souls and should only be considered by believers who understand the Seven Spirits of the Lord and practice them daily.

Overview and Structure  



8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:8-9;

Retention of the being remains in tact.  This is why suicide is not an escape of responsibility.  The human consciousness (the person in the body) transfers from one location to another after death.  Therefore death is not a terminal point, rather it is a gate to separate the souls of the elect from everyone else.  The souls of the elect are elevated to the altar of heaven while the rest both the righteous and unrighteous to judgement.  In any case the heavens and the person who dies does not perceive death as a being, rather a moment in life.  In heaven death is a transaction or a gate from one form of being to another.  Here on earth death should be perceived as a moment of sleeping.   Matt 17:3; 1 Samuel 28; Mark 5:38-42; Mark 9:2-8; Mark 12:26-27; Luke 8:55; Luke 20:38; Luke 23:46; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; 1 Corinthians 15:29-34;

The natural body, the body our soul dwells within today on earth is the seed of the spiritual body to come.  Therefore each day we live to build a seed suitable for the service of Christ Jesus in the days to come.  The seed we build today will be planted to raise the crop of our spiritual bodies when we die.  1 Corinthians 15: 35-50; 2 Cor 5:1-6

When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven  Mark 12:25; Luke 20:34-40; Matthew 22:23-33;

Birth is a by product of inescapable purpose  Mark 14:21

The spirit and the soul are one in the same.  However the soul is the detail of how ones spirit became to be.  The relationship between the soul and spirit are expressed much like math, were there are always two sides of an equation.  Take the equation 2 x 2 = 4.  Both sides of the equation are the spirit.  However the left side explains how the spirit became, therefore it is the soul.  In either case the usage of the word spirit or soul to define ones being is correct.  The objective of the soul should be to align herself with the Holy Spirit.  Therefore the soul is the Ark and the Holy Spirit of God, yes the word of Christ is her covenant.  Genesis 2:7; Luke 8:55; Luke 23:46; Matthew 10:28


Resurrection Order:
1) First Fruits  the first fruits are the 144,000 listed in the book of Revelations are the chosen first male children of the twelve tribes of Israel. ex 1:15 - 22;ex 13:11 - 16; re 7:3 - 9; re 14: 1 - 5
2) The Elect  when he comes, those who belong to him the Elect will be resurrected Rev 6:9 - rev 7
3) The First Resurrection of the living dead   the return of the souls of the Elect who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus, they came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years.  Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years  Rev 20:4-6
4) The Second Resurrection of the sleeping dead  And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.  Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. 
5) Second Death 14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. 15 Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.


Possible Attributes of a Spiritual Body  
30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.   Luke 24:30-43

4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep 1 Corinthians 15:4-5

From these scripture we can conclude that a human body with flesh and bone, that eats and drinks can dwell on earth and in heaven.  It is possible for a dead body to be resurrected, surly within 1 - 4 days.  This we know from the three examples scripture give us.  The first being the little girl who died for one day, Jesus three, and Lazarus four.  We can conclude that all mankind for all eternity have and will always require the need to consume earthly substance to live.  Luke 24:36-5, Mark 5:21-42, John 11:1-45


Prophecy Related to the Resurrection of the Soul

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 
At least the following four criteria must proceed to fulfill the 1 Thessalonian prophecy.  This sequence will be repeated twice in the future.  The first event presented in (a) Rev 6:12 - Rev 7 and again in (b) Rev 20  as listed below:

1) the Lord will appear and be visible from heaven
     (a) The heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up
     (b) They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years
2) call of an arc archangel with trumpet (both events are within the angels trumpet)
     (a) angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God called out in a loud voice
     (b) I saw an angel coming down out of heaven
3) the dead in Christ will appear
     (a) seal 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel and great multitude
     (b) souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus, they came to life  
          and reigned with Christ a thousand years and after the thousand years I saw the dead, great and
          small, standing before the throne, and books were opened
4) the remaining saints on earth will rise to meet in the air
     (a) every nation, tribe, people and language
     (b) a new heaven and a new earth

1 Corinthians 15: 23-28 
The following six criteria will proceed to fulfill the 1 Corinthians prophecy (the scriptures references are the fulfillment of each criteria):

1) Christ must be the first to die and be resurrected from the dead Mt 28, Mk 16, Lk 24, Jn 20
2) the first fruits are the 144,000 listed in the book of Revelations are the chosen first male children of the twelve tribes of Israel. ex 1:15 - 22;ex 13:11 - 16; re 7:3 - 9; re 14: 1 - 5
3) when he comes, those who belong to him the Elect will be resurrected Rev 6:9 - rev 7
4) the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. Rev 20:8-10
5) The last enemy to be destroyed is death Rev 20:13-15
6) For he “has put everything under his feet.” When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all. Rev 21:1-7


The Story of Adam and Eve
Adam - the sea the being of all mankind
Eve - the two part kingdom with selected souls of Adam slated for one of two kingdoms - Either the bride of Christ or the bride of the Anti Christ (the Beast).  The bride of Christ is the Holy City - The New Jerusalem.  The bride of the Anti Christ is Babylon the great the Mother of Prostitutes and of the Abominations of the Earth. 
Ge 2:15; Rev 17; Rev 21

Weeping and Gnashing of teeth
Many hear the call of Christ, however only a few will enter the great kingdom of heaven.  Their will be great sadness and anger in the two courts outside the gates of The New Jerusalem the Holy City.    
Matthew 8:12; Matt 13:42; Matt 13:50; Matthew 22:1-14; Matt 24:51; Matt 25:30; Luke 13:28


Death and Hades 
Death and Hades is the name of a program designated for those that die and are slated for the second death.  Hades is not the second death but the holding place of those routed for the second death that is located in the belly of the Abyss.   As the people of the Altar remain conscious so do those held in Hades.  The people of the Altar and those of Hades will be close enough to communicate with each other, but gathered in such away that they will not be able to cross over to other zone.  Hades is a place of torment, agony by fire, eternal thirst.
Luke 16:19-31; ge 19:27-28; Matthew 11:20-24; Rev 1:18; Rev 6:7-8; Rev 20:11-15;

Book of Life vs. Tree of Life  
All people currently living on earth are written in the Book of Life.  At the very least all people will make their dwelling place upon the new earth to come and will be citizens of the Holy City.  All people will retain this position so long as their behavior does not violate the following laws stated by King Jesus in Rev 21:8:

The cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars — they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.

King Jesus also mandates for those that dwell upon the earth in Anno Domini Apollyon Exterminatore Rev 14:9-11:

“If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand, they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”

The Tree of Life will only be found within the gates of the The book of life is the right to eat of the Tree of Life which is located in Havilah.  Havilah is the virgin promised land given to us in Genesis that will be the ground for the foundations of the New Jerusalem.  Their is only one alternative outside of the Book of Life and that is in the wrath of God - The Second Death.

Book of life - Exod 32:32-33, Deut 29:20, Dan 12:1, Mal 3:16, Rev 3:5, Revelation 20:12-15; Revelation 21:27;
Tree of Life - Gen 2:9, Gen 3:22-24; Prov 3:18; Prov 11:30; Proverbs 13:12; Proverbs 15:4; Rev 2:7; Revelation 22:2-19;


Abyss
Satans workspace the place of Evil Destruction 

Abaddon / Apollyon is king of the Abyss.  The Abyss is the door between ever consuming dark kingdom of Abaddon / Apollyon the destroyer and earth.  The door from earth leads to a deep shaft to the Lake of Burning Sulfur in its belly.  Anything that ever comes out of the Abyss always returns back to the Abyss.  The Abyss is the creation and storage of evil.  The Abyss is the anti Heaven.  
Luke 8:30-31; Rev 9:1-11; Ex 10:1-15; Revelation 17:8; Rev 14:9-11; Rev 20:1-3   

The Second Death
Babylon's Hell the Lake of Burning Sulfur the Everlasting Wrath of God 

The everlasting torment of no return.  Once one enters hell he can never come back.  A place reserved for the uncharitable/stingy; those that receive the mark of the beast; cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, perversion, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars.  Hell is the The Second Death the lake of burning sulfur located in the belly of the Abyss.
Rev 2:11; Rev 14:9-14; Rev 19:19-21; Matt 25:41-43; Rev 20:7-15; Rev 21:8; Matthew 13:24-29; Matthew 13:36-42;  Matthew 13:47-52; Mark 7:20-23; Mark 9:42-50; 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11; Gen 18:20, Gen 19:24, 2Pet 2:6, Jude 1:7; Matt 5:22; Matt 5:29-30; Mark 9:43; James 3:6


The Second Resurrection   
Adam The Sea of Sleeping Dogs

The Sea represents the great majority of mankind who are not the Elect nor are they so evil to deserve the eternal wrath of the Second Death.   These souls dwell upon the new earth outside the gates of The Holy City.
Ge 1:27-28; Re 21:24; Luke 15; Luke 23:26-43; Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30; 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11; Rev 7:2-3; Rev 10: 1-7; Rev 12:10-12; Rev 13:1; Rev 14:6-7; Rev 15:1-8; Rev 18:17-24; Revelation 20:11-15; Rev 21:1; Rev 21:6-7; Rev 21:7-8; rev 22:14-15 


The First Resurrection       
Holy City of the Elect The New Jerusalem  

The Elect are those that remain awake after death and are held at the Altar.  All of these Elect will be tested by the mark of the beast and shall inherit their ultimate victory upon there death as a result of their resistance.  The New Jerusalem will be the dwelling place of God her bride the Lamb Christ Jesus the King.  This  Holy City will be the seat of the everlasting kingdom over the new earth.  The Holy City is the bride of Christ and the ultimate victory of the Saints.  Blessed and holy are those that are dressed in white for they shall dwell within her gates.  Outside are the dogs and the rest of those that practice evil.  
Exodus 19:4-6; Mt 17:1-3; Matt 24:31; Matt 27:51-53; Luke 13:20-27; Luke 16: 25-26; Luke 18:1-8; Philippians 3; 1 Corinthians 15:35-50; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 2 Cor 5:1-6;  1 Thessalonians 5:9-11; Rev 3:5-6; Rev 3:9-13; Rev 6:9-11; Rev 7:2-3; Rev 9:4-6; Rev 7:9-10; Rev 7:14-17; Revelation 16:7; Revelation 18:24; Revelation 19:1-2;  Revelation 19:9; Rev 20: 4-6; Rev 21:1-7; Rev 21:22-27; Rev 21:7-8; rev 22:14-15

Heaven  
Gods workspace the place of Holy Construction    

Heaven is a harbor for the pending will of God and his servants.  No evil is allowed into the gates heaven, nor any servant turned evil remain in heaven.  Heaven has a shore to earth and the two of them have a high degree of activity between them.  It is important to note that Heaven is a Tabernacle meaning it is a seed of something to come.  Heaven is the birth place of the bride of Christ which is the New Jerusalem the Holy City to come.  Heaven is a place of creation and all things that dwell within heaven are either waiting for a new earth or are helping to build that new earth.     
Rev 11:3-12; Rev 12:7-9; Rev 13:11-13; Rev 14:1-2; Rev 14:17-20; Rev 18:17 - 20; Rev 20:1; Rev 21:1;  2 Peter 3:7-13; Matt 6:19-21; Matt 7:21-23; Matt 24:35;


Scripture References:

Macro: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, l Philippians, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Daniel; 1 Samuel 28, Revelations, 

Micro: Dan 12:1-4; Dan 12:13; Matthew 16:24-28; Mt 17:1-8; Matthew 19:28-30; Matthew 22:23-33; Matt 28:16-20; Matthew 24-25; Mark 13; Mark 5:38-42; Mk 9:2-8; Mark 10:45; Mark 12:18-24; Mark 14:21; Luke 8: 53-56; Luke 9:28-36; Luke 21;  Luke 17:20-37; Luke 20: 34-40; Luke 24;  John 11:1-43; Luke 13:28-30; 2 Peter 3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15; 2 Cor 5; Rev 20