Hosting the presence (part 4)

Unveiling Heaven’s Agenda

If you could choose one thing to be known

for, one thing that would distinguish you

from everyone else, what would it be?

What is reckless

abandonment?

What are the requirements for a face to

face encounter with God?

Introduction• In the OLD TESTAMENT, the SPIRIT of the

LORD often came upon PROPHETS (Numbers 11:25; 24:2; 1 Samuel 10:10; 11:6; 16:13; 19:23; 2 Chronicles 15:1-7; 24:20). In this way, GOD would USE them in UNIQUE WAY to DELIVER HIS WORD and confirm SIGNS and WONDERS. SAMUEL was the LAST of the JUDGES and the FIRST of the LINE of PROPHETS. Not only do we see the beginning of the PROPHETIC office in SAMUEL, we also see the beginning of the KINGLY office, or the monarchy in Israel.

Introduction• It was the PROPHET SAMUEL who ANOINTED

both SAUL and DAVID to their KINGLY ministry. Most of the KINGS of Israel and Judah had a PROPHET of GOD sent to them. There is a DISTINCT RELATIONSHIP between the PROPHETS and the KINGS. God’s purpose was to INFLUENCE the GOVERNMENT of the NATION as a whole through the KING by means of the PROPHETIC word. The PROPHET represented the WORD of the LORD to the KINGS, and the KINGS were to DECREE, DECLARE, and JUDGE according to their acceptance or rejection of the PROPHETIC word.

Introduction• In previous periods, men inquired of God through

the PRIEST, but now additional inquiry of God was available through the PROPHET. Combined with the KINGS, these THREE OFFICES became a WITNESS or TESTIMONY of the LORD God. “The testimony of JESUS is the Spirit of prophecy” (Revelation 19:10). The SPIRIT of PROPHECY is the HOLY SPIRIT’S ability to COME UPON men and CAUSE them to SPEAK forth inspired utterances or REPORT of the GLORY and GREATNESS of GOD. The word “TESTIMONY” (martyria) means “EVIDENCE, witness, REPORT, record”. The SPIRIT of PROPHECY is the EVIDENCE and /or REPORT of the LORD JESUS Christ.

Introduction• The SPIRIT of PROPHECY was evident in the

Godly line from Adam to Moses. Adam prophesied concerning His Bride and the Marriage estate, typifying the Marriage of the Lamb (Genesis 2:20-25; Revelation 19:1-10). Enoch prophesied of the Second Coming of Christ (Jude 14-15). Noah was a preacher of righteousness because the Spirit of Christ was in him (2 Peter 2:5; Hebrews 11:7; 1 Peter 3:20). Abraham was spoken of as a Prophet (Genesis 20:7). Isaac and Jacob had the Spirit of Prophecy upon them as they blessed their sons (Genesis 27; 48; 49; Hebrews 11:20-21; Psalm 105:9-15). Joseph prophesied of the Exodus from Egypt (Genesis 50:24; Hebrews 11:22).

Introduction• At times the SPIRIT of PROPHECY fell upon

groups of people. In Numbers 11:24-30 the LORD took of the SPIRIT that was upon MOSES and placed it upon seventy of the elders of Israel and they prophesied. In 1 Samuel 19:20-24; 10:10 the SPIRIT of PROPHECY fell upon several groups of messengers, as well as upon King Saul. However, Saul was not among the PROPHETS, but came under the SPIRIT of PROPHECY. PROPHECY was the evidence of the SPIRIT coming on people in the Old Testament. So the SPIRIT of PROPHECY falls in meetings at times on New Testament believers, especially in places where the people DESIRE to and LOVE to HOST the PRESENCE of GOD.

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Read Numbers 11:24-30

Why would God take the Spirit of Moses and place

it on others?

Read 1 Samuel 10:5-13

How does prophecy

change you?

Read 1 Samuel 16:14

Why does the Spirit of the

LORD depart from Saul?

Read 1 Samuel 19:20-24

How is Saul able to prophecy? Did not the Spirit of

the LORD depart from him?

Read Judges 6:10

How can fear restrict people

from accomplishing

God’s purpose?

Read Judges 6:11-12

What does it mean that God has a name

for you that is the opposite your

greatest weakness?

Read Judges 6:34

In the Amplified Bible, it says the Spirit of the

LORD “clothed Gideon with Himself”. Share

about a time where you felt like the Holy Spirit

“clothed” you with Himself.

Read Judges 7:9-11

Are you being hindered by fear? Why? Why not?

Read 1 Kings 19:9-21

Compound corporate anointing

(It multiples)

Read 2 Kings 2:1-15

Prophetic succession and mantle

Read 2 Kings 8:7-15; 9:1-10

Prophetic fulfillment and

undeniable anointing

Read 2 Kings 13:20-21

Prophetic fulfillment

Multi-layered anointing

Read Malachi 4:1-6

The Coming Elijah

Generation

Read Luke 1:17

The spirit and power of

Elijah

Read Matthew 11:10-15; 17:9-

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Notice, ELIJAH appeared in Matthew 17 on the MOUNT of TRANSFIGURATION with Moses and JESUS. JESUS revealed TWO TRUTHS to the apostles:

1)ELIJAH HAD ALREADY COME in the person of John the Baptist, fulfilling the predictions of the prophet Malachi (Malachi 3:1; 4;5-6).

2) ELIJAH WOULD COME and “RESTORE” ALL THINGS in and through an end-time prophetic people (the CORPORATE Elijah ministry). The word “RESTORE” (apokathistemi) means “to reconstitute (in health, home or organization) or to restore to its former state.” It is also used to speak of financial restitution, the replacing of broken stones, or the reclamation of land (Matthew 12:13).

ELIJAH SHALL COME as a CORPORATE ministry (Malachi 4:5-6; Matthew 17:11; Luke 1:16-17). The CORPORATE PROPHETIC ELIJAH MINISTRY is primarily one of RESTORATION. On a basic level, it can point to the ASCENSION GIFTS (Ephesians 4:11), called and sent to RESTORE and REPAIR the home and the family, and to equip the saints in the local church.

The CORPORATE PROPHETIC ELIJAH MINISTRY is an end-time prophetic ministry (in the principle of John the Baptist) who PRECEDE the manifestation of the many-membered OVERCOMING SON, and the literal COMING of the LORD JESUS.

The MOSES-ELIJAH MINISTRY of Revelation 11:3-4 is paralleled by the TWO SONS of OIL, the ANOINTED ONES that are mentioned in Zechariah 4:2-3,11-14. Likewise, the attributes of ELIJAH’S (and ELISHA’S) ministry will be revealed in the Corporate OVERCOMER or MAN-CHILD COMPANY who receive the MANTLE (ANOINTING) of JESUS- in similar principle, ELISHA did the “greater works” (John 14:12) of ELIJAH.

This anointed PROPHETIC PEOPLE (the Moses-Elijah Company) is also revealed by the TWO PILLARS of the Temple (1 Kings 7:15-22), showing JESUS and the OVERCOMER, the FULL BROTHERS of whom He is not ashamed (Romans 8:14-23; Hebrews 2:6-13).

The SUMMARY of the ELIJAH-JOHN THE BAPTIST Ministry, a ministry which operated through PRAYER and OBEDIENCE:

•It is a ministry of RESTORATION, in particular that of the HOME and the FAMILY- the SONS OF THE PROPHETS (Malachi 4:5-6).

•It is a ministry of REPENTANCE. This has to do with the RENEWING of the MIND- the SALVATION OF THE SOUL (1 Kings 18:21; Matthew 3:1-2).

•It is a ministry of REFORMATION- the STRAIGHTENING (leveling; make true or upright) OF THE PATH (Isaiah 40:3-5; Matthew 3:3).

•It is a ministry of REAL ANSWERS- the SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM is the WORD and the SPIRIT (the AXE is laid to the root and every idol is burned with FIRE) (1 Kings 18:24; Matthew 3:10).

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Pray specifically for divine setup where the Spirit of God has the

opportunity to use you mightily to accomplish

something supernatural and impossible.

Ask the Holy Spirit to give you a word of empowerment and identity for someone in this

room.

The Days of Elijah

Conclusion• The Church in this hour is entering a NEW

DIMENSION. Christ is preparing His Body to receive the coming waves of God’s glory. The prophetic “ELIJAH GENERATION” will arise also in the Last Days to prepare the way for His Second Coming. It will be a “faceless” generation in the sense that there will be not only highly visible leaders or “point” people who have incredible encounters with God; but God will also place His PROPHETIC PRESENCE on an ENTIRE GENERATION. These people will walk in holiness and absolute surrender to Him, enjoying face-to-face intimacy with Him to an unprecedented degree.

Conclusion• Yes, an ENTIRE GENERATION of RADICAL

WARRIORS shall arise! The ELIJAH MINISTRY of RESTORATION, REPENTANCE, REFORMATION, and REAL ANSWERS is a ministry of FIRE (mentioned FIVE times in 1 Kings 18). FIRE is a symbol for the WORD OF GOD and the SPIRIT OF GOD, as well as purification, trials, judgment, and angels. FIRE is the combustion of flammable materials, and often appears as a symbol of God’s holy presence and power. These are THE DAYS of ELIJAH!

Unveiling Heaven’s Agenda