JOY OF TIUMPH IN AUGUST

Many of us are not aware of the dangers of Aquarian conspiracies, Greek philosophy, motivational psychology, feminism, postmodernism, New Age Movement and many other works of the devil seeking to swallow the whole of humanity, generally, and the Elect believers, in particular. We need not be ignorant of the devices of the enemy.
In the month of August, our Sunday School lessons are taken from Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians.
We need to understand the historical situation-in-life that brought about Paul spreading the Word of LIFE in the city of Philippi.

Paul overcame many problems in his own time and gave us the Seed that can help us today.
Now, let us see how Paul first preached the Word of Life at Philippi.

Acts 16
6 ¶ Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

It is quite possible for the Holy Spirit to forbid you from preaching the Word of Life in some places.

Look at this
Mt 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

The Word of Life is according to the Everlasting Father-Son Life prerogative and sovereignty.

Ac 13:48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

Let us abide in that which is already ordained from eternity.

We continue and study in Acts 16:9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.


This was how they started the Work at Philippi.
Today, we need to be led by THE MIND OF THE REDEEMER-KINSMAN. Hebrews 1:1-3 teaches us that the full and final Revelation is in the Everlasting Father-Son Life.
You should not be led by dreams and visions in this consummation time.




EXPOSING THE PERILS:
Acts 16:16 ¶ And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:
17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.


Can you see the attempt to mix the Word of life, prayer with divination, channeled spirits, mediumistic spirits, soothsaying and other works of the devil and darkness?

Many modern-day prophetesses are majoring on these abominations; and yet men of God are using them as P.R.Os and things like that!

LOOK AT THE DIVINE WARNING IN DEUTERONOMY 18
9 ¶ When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
13 Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.



We continue with Acts 16:18 And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.
19 And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,


PAUL overcame the devil! Today, we can only overcome by the blood of the Lamb.

Isa 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
THE GANG UP AGAINST THE LAMB OF GLORY IS GREAT!

LOOK AT FEMINISM in churches
LOOK AT ECUMENISM!!!


LOOK AT THE WARNING IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION:
Revelation 17: 13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
14 ¶ These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.


LOOK AT THE SYMBOLS IN YOUR SCHOOLS & CHUCHES!!!

CAN YOU DISCERN THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST?!!!
Let us continue our studies in Acts 16:22 And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.
23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks


Paul and Silas were thus put to shame; but what did they do?

Acts 16:25 ¶ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.



Invariably, the believers were gathered in Philippi. What did Paul write to them?
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Philippians 1:21 ¶ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.


Philippians 27 ¶ Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;


Philippians 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


Philippians 4 ¶ Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

What is in the center of your ministry/mission/church symbol?
Is not a bird? Eyin elegbe eye, e lo ronupiwada! (Those of you in the groups that worship birds, REPENT!) Is not fire?

WE NEED TO REPENT AND GO BACK TO THE LAMB OF GLORY AND HIS NARROW WAY

Chosen and Called

CHOSEN AND CALLED Sunday School July 18

Here is a song:

“A call for loyal soldiers comes to one and all

Soldiers for the conflict

Will you heed the call?

Will you answer quickly?

With a ready cheer?

Will you be enlisted as a volunteer?”

Some of my friends in this community may know this song. It was at First Baptist Church, Ijaiye Abeokuta, that I learnt that song. This was probably in the 70’s.

Look at the “Golden Text” of this week’s Sunday School Lesson

2 Thessalonians 2: 15 “Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”

The crucial thing in that text is to “stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”

The Everlasting Father can keep you standing in His Son.

The Son overcame all obstacles. His Mind in you will help you to overcome all the dominions of sin, darkness, and the devil.

The topic for this week’s Sunday School Lesson is “Chosen and Called”.

We all need to realize that our Creator-Redeemer is actually CHOSEN AND CALLED for an eternally awesome vocation: to manifest the NATURE and NAME of His Eternal Father, BABA IYE. Will you be His companion in this vocation? Please read 2 Thessalonians 2:13 and Romans 8:33; 9:11; Eph 1:4,5; 1Th 1:4; 2Ti 1:9; 1Pe 1:2 to see the meaning and significance of being chosen and called in Christ..

Look at verse 14 (of our passage – 2 Thessalonians 2):

14 “Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Partakers are chosen and called “to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Is this THE PERSONALITY that you are taking part in?