Lecture Notes on the Lesson

Introduction and Rules

• Intro to the lesson about understanding scriptures and DNA.
• Emphasis on parallel communication between internal (body) and external (interpersonal communication).
• Rules for Lessons:
  • Keep mics muted online unless asking or answering questions.
  • Use mic in the classroom to speak.
  • Questions should stay on topic.
  • 60-second limit for questions or answers.

Main Themes

• Reasons for Changing Beliefs or Doctrines:
  • Self-control and misinterpretation.
  • Influences from surrounding culture.
• Accountability of Teachers:
  • Teachers are judged with greater strictness, as they have higher potential to influence and possibly deceive.
• Power of Words:
  • The tongue can be a weapon, capable of creating both good and bad outcomes.
  • Examination of how external words can affect internal realities and vice versa.

Understanding Scripture and DNA

• The link between words, scripture, and DNA.
• Exploring how messages (words) and DNA have parallels in delivery and influence.
• Reference to how our bodies naturally follow a divine design.
• How external actions reflect internal states and biblical parallels.

Importance of Words

• Scriptural References:
  • Words have the power to create or destroy (e.g., Psalms 33:6, Isaiah 50:11).
  • The words we speak can defile us (Matthew 15:11).
  • Proverbs and other scriptures highlight the significance of controlling the tongue.
• Analogy with Ships and Horses:
  • Small rudders/bridles guide large ships/horses, just as our tongues guide our actions.

Cycle of Life and Words

• James 3:6 Exploration:
  • The tongue can set the entire course of life on fire, analogous to the cycle of life (Genesis).
  • Words start cycles that have long-lasting effects.

Jeremiah's Vision and Parallel with Genesis

• Jeremiah 4: A vision of destruction compared to the Earth pre-creation in Genesis.
• Discussion on sin before Adam and how destructive cycles repeat.

The Power of Spiritual Unity

• Discussion on Kingdoms:
  • A divided kingdom cannot stand (alluding to spiritual and communal unity).
  • Oneness in thought and word leads to powerful outcomes (Tower of Babel as an example).

The Concept of Spirituality

• Spirituality linked to understanding and living by Elohim's word.
• Reference to being born of spirit, not just flesh (John 3:5).

Building a Strong Foundation

• Isaiah 58:11-12: Building foundations for future generations through righteousness.
• Restoring rather than recreating the paths of righteousness.

Closing Thoughts

• Encouragement for self-examination and honest assessment of one’s spiritual state.
• Emphasizing the importance of communal prayers and learning in purification and growth.