New Member Bible Study Overview

Sep 28, 2024

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Prophecy Ministries New Member Bible Study

Introduction

  • Opening prayer thanking for the day, love, mercy, and grace.
  • Encouragement to share the online link with friends and family.
  • Open table Bible study allowing everyone to ask and answer questions.

Discussion Topics

David's Dance and the Ark

  • David danced out of his royal robe when celebrating the successful transport of the Ark of the Covenant.
  • The joy of finally bringing the Ark to its new location led David to an expressive celebration.
  • Reference: 2 Samuel 6:9-16.
  • Discussion on the significance of David’s actions and his fear of Yahweh.

Tribute and Taxes

  • Discussion on Matthew 22:21 about rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar's.
  • Difference between lawful (divine law) and legal (state/government law).
  • Tribute money discussed, highlighting the image and superscription belonging to Caesar.
  • Modern understanding of taxes and agreements was discussed, emphasizing voluntary compliance.

Pilgrimage and Fleeing Babylon

  • Reference: 2 Esdras 16:40-45 about being ready to leave possessions in troubled times.
  • Preparedness for Jacob's trouble and being pilgrims on the earth.
  • Discussion on earthly possessions and their temporary nature.

Binding and Loosing

  • Matthew 18:18 explained in the context of binding and loosing relationships, not spirits.
  • Spiritual and relational context rather than literal binding of spirits.

Questions and Answers

Holy Spirit

  • Discussion about the nature and role of the Holy Spirit as taught in John 14 and John 16.
  • The Holy Spirit will teach, remind, testify, guide into truth, and show things to come.
  • Emphasis on the spiritual presence and revelation.
  • Clarification that the Holy Spirit must be received through someone who already has it.

Other Topics

  • Gender specificity in the Bible, particularly in referring to the Holy Spirit as "He".
  • How the Bible, according to King James, requires gender specificity due to the spiritual hierarchy.
  • Authority in the Bible and the role of men as the head in spiritual matters.

Numbers in the Bible

  • Brief overview of biblical numerology (e.g., 1 for beginnings, 2 for division, 3 for resurrection/serpent, 4 for door/gospel, etc.).
  • Reference to resources for deeper study, including Mike Hoggard's "The King James Code."

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to continue studying and seeking understanding.
  • Closing prayer with thanks for the session and hopes the teachings take root in participants' hearts.

These notes summarize the key points and discussions from the Bible study session, including the main questions addressed and the biblical references provided.