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The Nehemiah Project is a prophetic look into what God has called His last-day saints to not only be aware of, but be involved in. We have to understand, God’s old covenant was coming to a close and these books contain so much revelation that needs uncovered.

Colossians 3:1-3 (NLT) Since you HAVE BEEN raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of Heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of Heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.

Today every believer needs this same revelation, He is still the God who sees and makes a way, which includes making a way for us to see, to distinguish us. Get this image settled in your soul, the ram is on the way

Something to keep in mind as we follow our ancestors through the OT, the revelation of Jireh is still just as real today. He is still the God who see and makes a way.

There are layers of spiritual reality concealed throughout the pages of our OT and with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, they come to life in our lives. Remember what Jesus told Peter, you didn’t get this revelation from a man, but from My Father in Heaven.

So lets unpack this Jehovah Jireh reality; “Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and Abraham said, “Here I am.” “Then on the third day Abraham lifted his eyes and saw the place afar off.” Genesis 22:14 (NKJV) And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide (Jehovah-Jireh); as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”

The basis of todays teaching comes from Joel 2:28 OT and Acts 2:17 NT Acts 2:17 NKJV “‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.”

Romans 8:1, 5 (NKJV) “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.”

Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For IN IT (the gospel) the righteousness of God is revealed FROM FAITH TO FAITH; as it is written, The just shall live by faith. You see, ultimately the “from faith to faith” revelation is discovered in our pursuit of Him.

Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For IN IT (the gospel) the righteousness of God is revealed FROM FAITH TO FAITH; as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For IN IT (the gospel) the righteousness of God is revealed FROM FAITH TO FAITH; as it is written, The just shall live by faith. The apostle Paul is quoting the prophet Habakkuk with his statement, “the just shall live by faith”

The challenge for every Christian is growing to the place where our soul no longer relies on this physical realm to confirm spiritual realities. Truth is, faith is the bridge to that dimension. And believing is the key that unlocks faith. But in order for a human to be spiritual, we’ve got to think spiritual.

A real life of faith isn’t trying to get God to do something, but actually enforcing a reality God has already created. This is why Ephesians teaches us to pray, Lord, open the eyes of my spirit so I can comprehend what you’ve already done for us.

Faith is a spiritual reality and believing is the human response in this realm

BELIEVE, (Gr. Pisteuo) to be persuaded, accept as truth, commit to, trust in, have faith in FAITH, (Gr. Pistis) persuasion, conviction of a truth, reliance on, assurance, to believe Faith is a spiritual reality and believing is the human response in this realm.

One very distinct quality we see in Barnabas is his impact on others. His investing in, encouraging and inspiring them.

When I think of Father’s Day it makes me think of leadership. Many times it’s the leader that goes first, setting the pace, and making the sacrifice.

Our talk,”Show me Your Glory” we’re simply taking a closer look at what the Glory of the Lord means to us today in the church. After all, it’s mentioned well over 300 times throughout the scriptures. Glory- weightiness, splendor, magnificent, power, excellence, and wealth. It’s literally God's nature, personality, and style manifest in our realm.

John 1:14 NKJV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

In Exodus 33, In Moses’s conversation with God he gets the revelation that the presence of God is what sets them apart from all other people on the earth. Then Moses asks God, “Show me Your Glory?” Glory- weightiness, splendor, magnificent, power, excellence, and wealth

Hebrews 11:3 (AMP) “By faith we understand that the worlds, during the successive ages were framed, fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible.”

And because you have chosen to make Jesus part of your life, to honor Him, as He honors you He’s going to use you to be an influence in your circle. GET READY!

Hebrews 12:28 (NKJV) “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear”

Romans 1:16 (NKJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for IT IS THE POWER of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good.” -Spending time with God and learning to hear the voice of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:21 (AMP) For our sake He made Christ to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become, endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of the righteousness of God, what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him, by His goodness.

So today, as we continue our look into Romans, we’ve got to get this settled. Seriously, how many ways can Paul say it, Jesus alone makes us righteous. And the Gospel alone is the power of God to salvation. Our assignment is simply becoming better stewards of the Gospel.

There is only one life in Christ and it is a life of faith. As a matter of fact in Colossians Paul tells us that the same way we received Christ is how we now walk in Him.

Romans 4:24-25,NLT- It was recorded for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us as righteous if we believe in Him, the One who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was handed over to die because of our sins, and He was RAISED TO LIFE to make us right with God

As we continue our look into the Holy Spirit’s address to the Roman church, remember, Paul’s letter comes with a certain level of maturity and directness as he addresses the issues of a church that’s had some success, but are being pulled from the ungodly and the religious world. His mission is to glorify the gospel while at the same time unifying the church.

So for the church today, the Holy Spirit absolutely knew what we would be facing and He’s still reminding us of the fact that God knows the power of free will. And by design, from the beginning, the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world is the only answer.

Study of the Books of Romans. Romans 1:8 (NLT) Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in Him is being talked about all over the world.

John 4, paraphrase- “The hour has come for true worshipers to worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him” Spirit and Truth is 100% a heart thing. It’s an act of faith, honoring God with our voice, declaring our gratitude, adoration and devotion.

1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV) But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

Hebrews 5:11-14 (NLT) There is much more we would like to say about this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen. 12, You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food. 13, For someone who lives on milk is still an infant and doesn’t know how to do what is right. 14, Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong. NKJV, to be able to recognize between sound and unsound doctrine.

At some point each of us needs to ask ourselves, are we willing to let Jesus interrupt your our habits, our routine, what we’ve grown comfortable with?

Psalm 37:3-5 (NKJV) “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” Remember, Jesus told us, “My yoke is easy and My burden is light” Psalm 37 makes light and easy possible. And as a disciple, understanding His ways are different is a big part of our success. As a disciple change is unavoidable, the challenge with change is that it disrupts our routine, and our habits, deceiving us into becoming comfortable with our old problems instead of being uncomfortable embracing a new solution.

Remember, Jesus told us, “My yoke is easy and My burden is light” Psalm 37 makes light and easy possible. And as a disciple, understanding His ways are different is a big part of our success.

1 Corinthians 14:1 (NKJV) “Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.”

1 Corinthians 14:1 (NKJV) “Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.” This talk is all about making ourselves more available to the things of the Spirit? Exercising our faith, speaking the prophetic over our lives regardless of our situation. “Son of man, can these bones live?” Using God-inspired words to set the course of our lives.

Psalm 133:1-3 (NKJV) “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.” (Like Minded) Unified with one mind and purpose

Acts 2:1 (NKJV) When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. (One Accord, Gr. Homothoomadon) being unified, of one mind and purpose.

Acts 2:17 (NKJV) And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.

Think about Hebrews 10, “As you see the Day approaching” Remember, Advent is the preparation of celebrating His arrival. And if He expects us to see The Day approaching, then just maybe we should be preparing.

James 1:22-25 (NLT) But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

The promise is the Abraham covenant. And from God’s eternal perspective, He’s fulfilled His covenant agreement, He’s already commanded His blessing. Genesis 12:2-3 (AMP) I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you with abundant increase of favors and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing, dispensing good to others. And I will bless those who bless you, who confer prosperity or happiness upon you and curse him who curses or uses insolent language toward you; in you will all the families and kindred of the earth be blessed and by you they will bless themselves.

The promise is the Abraham covenant. And from God’s eternal perspective, He’s fulfilled His covenant agreement, He’s already commanded His blessing. Genesis 12:2-3 (AMP) I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you with abundant increase of favors and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing, dispensing good to others. And I will bless those who bless you, who confer prosperity or happiness upon you and curse him who curses or uses insolent language toward you; in you will all the families and kindred of the earth be blessed and by you they will bless themselves.

Galatians 3:6-9 (NKJV) Just as Abraham “believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations shall be blessed.” So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.

Romans 11:16-17 (NLT) And since Abraham and the other patriarchs were holy, their descendants will also be holy just as the entire batch of dough is holy because the portion given as an offering is holy. For if the roots of the tree are holy, the branches will be, too. But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree—some of the people of Israel—have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in