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How to Receive the Power of God. By Emulating Elisha. How to Receive the Power of God. Gilgal – Circle of Stones – Dying to self. 1 st Place the Children of Israel stopped after crossing into the promised land. 1 Pet 2:5 – Lively Stones Rev 2:10 – Overflowing water = death = sacrifice
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How to Receive the Power of God By Emulating Elisha
How to Receive the Power of God • Gilgal – Circle of Stones – Dying to self. • 1st Place the Children of Israel stopped after crossing into the promised land. • 1 Pet 2:5 – Lively Stones • Rev 2:10 – Overflowing water = death = sacrifice • Supporting Scriptures • Gal 5:24 – Crucify the flesh • Ps 51:17 – Broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart. • Ps 141:2 - is as the incense of the evening sacrifice • Luke 14:33 -There is a cost for discipleship • Phil 3; Eph 4:22; Col3:10
How to Receive the Power of God • Bethel – Place where you meet God. • Bethel = House of God. • Notable incidents • Abraham offered sacrifices – renewing the relationship – Gen 12:8; 13:3 • Jeroboam introduced idolatry – 1 King 12:26 • Gen 35 – Jacob met God • Put away strange God’s, change your garments = sanctification – Separated unto God, Purified of carnal nature, Divine nature imparted, Conformed to His image. • 2 Tim 2:21; John 17:17; Rom 15:16; Ps 119 (Getting into the Word.)
How to Receive the Power of God • Jerico = Place of fragrance • Achan sinned – temptation • Rev 5:8 – Vials full of oders of which are the prayers of the saints. • How is your prayer life • 1 Sam 1:15 – Hanna poured out her soul before God • Ps 25:5 – On thee do I wait all day. • Ps 27:4 – He will strengthen your heart • Is 40:31 – Renew your strength • Act 4:31 – Spoke the Word boldly
How to Receive the Power of God. • Jordan – Place where leadership changes • 1 Kings 18:21 – place of decision • Have to surrender one’s will • Paul – What will thou have me to do • Mat 16:24 – Die to self, take up the cross daily and follow him. • 2 Tim 3:10-13 – Need to live Godly lives • 2 Cor 8:3-12 – Be willing to give • 2 Cor 5:8 – Be willing to die • Luke 15: 17 – Need to come to your senses.