Prophesy, Declare the Word, over the Ladies’ Bible Study Group: Proverbs: 2:1-6  My (Daughters), if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and lightest up thy voice for understanding; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Remember Jesus Told Us: ^{Matthew 7:7} "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ⁸ For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

John 10: 27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

LUKE 14:16-24

THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT SUPPER ~  FEAST MENU

Matthew 6:11  

·        Bread   (Matthew 4:4) (Jn 6:35) Jn 1:1)

·        Milk    (1 Pt 2:2-3) (Mk 10:14-15)

·        Living Water   (Jn 4:14, 7:37:38)

·        Meat    (Jn 6:53-58)

·        Drink   (“ “ )

·        Fruit   (Dessert Served Later) (Gal 5:22)

 

In the Bible Jesus is called by many, many other names! Far too many to list in this short study. But for this study I would like us to stay focused on a few, and when you read  them in Scripture, realize that those names are interchangeable with “JESUS” –Because He said of Himself” “I AM”: The Bread of Life    John 6:35

·        The Word of God   ~ John 1:1

·        The Word is Seed  ~ Luke 8

·        The Living Water ~  John 4:14

·        Meat (Flesh)   ~    John 6:55

·        Drink (Blood)   ~   John 6:55

·        Milk of the Word ~ 1 Peter 2:2

·        Vine   ~  John 15:1

Jesus is revealed to us in the written Word of God. He literally is the Word of God (John 1:1). The parable in Luke 14:16-24) could be likened to a great sumptuous feast that our Heavenly Father has invited us to partake of. The menu is listed above. As we devour the Word of God (“Every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God”) That “SEED” –(Word which we devoured) begins to germinate within us and reproduces fruit (Galatians 5:22) after its kind.

The more we hunger and thirst after righteousness-we will be filled. (Matthew 5:6) 

As we “Feast” on Gods Word the seed grows and we become rooted and grounded in the love of Christ The SEED reproducing after its kind; Genesis 1:11&12) We begin to take on-or grow into-the likeness f Christ. Abiding in the vine (Jesus-John 15:1,6) causes us to bear much fruit. Our fruit should look like, smell like, and taste like Jesus’ Fruit, and it should also reproduce “after its kind”. Gal.5:22-23)

REMEMBER-As you read the Word of God, you are literally feasting on Jesus. You are eating the Bread of Life; you are drinking the Living Water; you are eating His flesh and drinking His blood. (John 6:53-56)

Psalms 34:8 ~  “O taste and see that the Lord is good!

Psalms 119:103 ~  “How sweet are Thy Words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth.”

For anyone who has difficult time understanding God’s Word let me encourage you…^{Matthew 7:7} "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ⁸ For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.  Don’t be afraid to ask God to teach you and lead you, Ask-Seek-Knock

Seek... It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom Luke 12:31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. ^{Luke 12:32} "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

 

James 1:5 ~ If you need wisdom ...God gives it liberally!

John 14:26 ~ Ask Holy Spirit to teach you about Jesus. Tell Him of your hunger and thirst for understanding of God’s Word to You.

John 16:14-14 ~ Holy Spirit our Teacher

Be persistent in asking God to open the “eyes of your understanding’ (Eph. 1:17-23)

Jesus healed all the blind, and deaf, crippled. If we lack understanding of God’s Word, just like blind Bartimaeus, we need to cry out to God with hunger desperation, “Lord, that I might receive my sight!”

Mark 10:51-52

Mark 13:11, 16  ~ Ask for God to give you Spiritual eyes that can “see” and understand the mysteries in God’s Word, and Spiritual ears to “hear” His voice.

1 Cor 1:30 ~  Christ Jesus…is made unto us wisdom.

Overtake thee, if thou shalt harken (obey) unto the voice of the Lord thy God.

Overtake: to overtake, catch up to, attain; obtain;  taken hold upon- “Chase you down and tackle you if necessary, to bestow His blessing upon you!”

Deut 28:3 “Blessed Shat Thou Be:

Blessed: To kneel down; to bless, pronounce blessings, give praise, give thanks, extol; to speak words in evoking divine favor; salute; abundantly bless.

  

In the City

 

 In the field

 

The fruit of thy body (your children)

 

The fruit of thy ground

 

 The fruit of thy cattle

 

The increase of thy cattle

 

 The flocks of thy sheep

 

Thy basket

 

 Thy store

 

  When thou comest in

 

 When thou goest out (In all routine affairs)

 

 All your enemies shall be defeated before thy face

 

Blessings  upon your storehouses

 

Blessing upon all you set your hand to do

 

Your land (which the Lord gives you) is blessed

 

He will make you a holy people unto Himself

 

 He will open unto Thee His good treasure

 

You shall lend and not borrow

 

 You shall be the head and not the tail

 

You shall be above and not beneath

 

OBEY MY COMMANDMENTS!

Temptations:

1 Corinthians 10:13 ~ There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not suffer (permit) you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it (to endure; stand up under).

2 Corinthian 10”3-5 ~ For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh ;( for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high (proud) thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

(See also Scriptures under: Confusion & Stubbornness.)

Peace

Phil. 4:7-8 ~ The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest (honorable), whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.  (See also scriptures under worry)

Psalms 23:1-6 (All of it! Memorize it if you haven’t already. Speak it aloud every time you are in need of peace.)

John 14:27 ~ (Jesus Speaking) “Peace I leave with you, My Peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you, Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

 Tim. 1:7 ~ for God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power (might), and of love, and of a sound mind (clear thinking).

Ephesians 3:20 ~ Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly (very much more than) above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us…

Confusion ~  (Disorder, rebellion, riot, tumults, commotions (Strong’s) Dictionary- Indiscriminant mingling; disorder; tumultuous condition; perturbation of mind; embarrassment; distraction; disconcertment. Mental uneasiness, or anxiety; mental disquiet.

1 Corinthians 14:13 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace… James 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion (disorder) and every evil work.

My Note: Confusion could have many causes such as: low blood sugar (need for physical healing), fatigue: need of rest and possible physical healing. Also strife to one’s mind or situations-affairs of life. In this case

 

I refer to:

Matthew 8:16-17 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. ¹⁷ This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

Luke 10:19-20 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. ²⁰ However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

·        Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; ¹⁸ 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."

Note: When by faith we use the name of Jesus against an oppressing or controlling spirit, we are invoking all the authority and power that Jesus’ name represents.

 

Ephesians 1:18-23  That the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened in order that you may know:

 What is the hope of His calling

 Riches of the Glory of His inheritance in the Saints

Exceeding greatness of His Power

To us who believe-according to working Mighty power

 Wrought (effectually worked) in Christ when He raised Him from the dead.

Set Christ Jesus at God’s own right hand-heavenly places

 

1.Far Above

·     All principality

 

·     All power

·      All might

 

·     All dominion. Every name that is named not only     in this world but also in that which is to come

 

·     Put ALL THINGS UNDER HIS FEET

 

·    Gave Jesus the place of authority as head over

All things to the Church which is His Body -Ephesians 2:6 ~ And God raised us up with  Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus...

Rebellion & Stubbornness (1 Samuel 22 & 23) But Samuel replied: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination (witchcraft) (fortune telling), and stubbornness (arrogance), like the evil of idolatry.  Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king."

Definition of Stubborn & Rebellious from the Word: (Ps 78:8) Set not their heart aright (prepared not their heart), and whose spirit was not steadfast.

Meek: Mind of temper; gentle; not easily provoked or irritated; submissive; humility.

Humility: state of being humble; one’s feeling of deference to another.

Humble: Not proud or arrogant; modest; meek; submissive; to bring down the pride or vanity of Psalms 25:19 The meek will He guide in judgment; and the meek will He teach His way.

Mathew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Isaiah 1:16-19… wash and make yourselves clean.  Take your evil deeds out of my sight!  Stop doing wrong learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed.  Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD.  "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.  If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; Psalms 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Lying/Gossip/Sowing seeds of discord: (Sins of our mouths)

Psalm 51:10  ~ Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Proverbs 4:23 ~  Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Matthew 15:18-20 ~  But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man `unclean. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.  These are what make a man `unclean';

Ephesians 4:29-32  ~    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Married Couples Blessing ~ Eccl 4:12b ~ A *threefold* cord is not easily broken (*Lord ~ Husband ~ Wife*)

 

Couples Desiring a Baby ~ Psalms 113:9 !  ~ He maketh the barren woman to keep her house, and a joyful mother of children, Psalms 127:3 ~ Lo, children are an heritage from the Lord; and the fruit of the womb is His reward

 

Praying for Lost Loved Ones ~ Ye know... Ye were redeemed.. With the precious Blood of Christ for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Put me in remembrance; let us plead together; declare thou, that thou may be justified ~ Isaiah 43:25 -26; Rom 5:8 ~ God commendeth His love toward us in that , while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

 

Victim of Abuse ~ Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb?  Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have engraved thee upon the palms of my hands. Is. 49: 15-16; Psalms 103:4 Bless the Lord…who redeemeth thy life from destruction Who crowneth thee with mercies.; Ps 27:10 ~ when my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.; (Phil 3:13 & 14 ~ Under guilt)

 

Widows ~ Is 54: 4- 5

 

Discernment ~ Mal 3:16 & 18 ~ For them that fear the Lord, and thought upon His name…(They) shall return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

 

Insomnia ~ I will both lie down in peace and sleep; for Thou Lord, only maketh me dwell in safety ~ Psalms 4:8 & Jeremiah 29:11&12.

 

Finances ~ Psalms 112:1 -3 ; Deut. 8”18; Ps. 23:5 : (much more)

 

Growing Older ~ Psalms 92:14&10; Ps 103:1,2,&:2 Cor, 3:18

 

                                                                    by Valerie Chastain