- The Holy Spirit came upon people to empower them for specific
tasks (Judges 6:34; 1 Chron. 12:18; 2 Chron. 24:20).
- interpretation of dreams (Gen. 41:38, Dan. 5:11)
- special skills (Ex. 31:1-7)
- prophesy (1 Sam. 10:6, 2 Sam. 23:23, Ezekiel 11:5, 24, Joel 2:28-29)
- The Spirit of God was involved in creating the universe (Gen. 1:2, Prov. 8:22-31, Ps. 33:6, Is. 40:12,13).
- The Spirit gave wisdom (Prov. 8, Is. 11:1-3). mind=ruah.
- The Spirit moved people geographically (Ezekiel 2:2, 3:12-15, 11:24, 37:1, 37:14, 43:5).
- Brings righteousness (Psalm 143:10; Isaiah 4:4).
- Gives life (Gen. 2:7, Job 33:4).
- Sustains life (Psalm 104:10-14, 30).
- Takes life (Is. 40:7; Psalm 104:29; Job 34:14-15).
- The Spirit is omnipresent (Ps. 139:7-10).
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
what did the Holy Spirit do in the Old Testament?
what did the Holy Spirit do in the Old Testament? Nine functions
(at least) can be listed.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Receiving Model
A. Vision
My dream is to have a church bring us closer to love, peace, hope.
B. Background
The current church model is Giving Model.
Under this model, the believers are expected to demonstrate their commitment to God.
Believers are expected to
give 1/10 of their income
evangelize to people about Christ
expect to involve in weekly family fellowship
expect to involve in a ministry
expect to involve in Bible study and prayer meeting
They expect to GIVE and God will bless them in return
The results are burn out and tiredness. They lose the joy and the intimacy with God
C. New Approach : Receiving Model
Receiving Model is to let the believers to receive the blessing from God before they give their talent, finance and time to Christian community
Receiving Model emphasis of joy, miracle and freedom and experience the presence of God.
Blessing and joy first. Service secondary. God own the Universe, He does not need our services to enrich the world. The world mission will be fulfilled according to His time His way and His methods.
John 10:10
Prater of Jazbes.
D. Methodology
1-24 months
God - learn the presence of God (Trinity), learn to listen to God;s voice, visualization
Fellowship - Experience the love of brothers and sisters. Zero Expectation
Love offering - Give only after God's financial blessing according to your faith
Evangelism - No need until God instruct you specifically
Ministry - Serve only when God tell you. Usually it is when the love of God overflow in your life
Rules - Only two from Jesus - love God and love ourselves
Administration - Seek the direction from God. Let God makes the plan
Friday, May 3, 2013
My quest in life is to lead a rich life with focus on getting closer to Holy Spirit and transfer this experience to others
First book I gain this experiec is Letters from Brother Lawrence in his book "The Practice of the present of God".
His quotes:
Let us think often that our only business in this life is to please God. Perhaps all besides is but folly and vanity.
In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure.
I wish you could convince yourself that GOD is often (in some sense) nearer to us, and more effectually present with us, in sickness than in health.
We ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speak to Him frankly and plainly, and implore His assistance in our affairs.
Background of Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence, born Nicholas Herman, a lowly and unlearned man, who, after having been a footman and soldier, was admitted a Lay Brother among the barefooted Carmelites at Paris in 1666, and was afterwards known as "Brother Lawrence."
His conversion, which took place when he was about eighteen years old, was the result, under God, of the mere sight in midwinter, of a dry and leafless tree, and of the reflections it stirred respecting the change the coming spring would bring. From that time he grew eminently in the knowledge and love of GOD, endeavoring constantly to walk "as in His presence." No wilderness wanderings seem to have intervened between the Red Sea and the Jordan of his experience. A wholly consecrated man, he lived his Christian life through as a pilgrim--as a steward and not as an owner, and died at the age of eighty, leaving a name which has been as "ointment poured forth."
Nicholas entered the priory in Paris as a lay brother, not having the education necessary to become a cleric, and took the religious name, "Lawrence of the Resurrection". He spent almost all of the rest of his life within the walls of the priory, working in the kitchen for most of his life and as a repairer of sandals in his later years.
Despite his lowly position in life and the priory, his character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The wisdom he passed on to them, in conversations and in letters, would later become the basis for the book, The Practice of the Presence of God. Father Joseph de Beaufort, later vicar general to the Archbishop of Paris, compiled this work after Brother Lawrence died. It became popular among Catholics and Protestants alike, with John Wesley and A. W. Tozer recommending it to others.
He found a peace in reconciling himself to the thought that this struggle and longing was his destiny. He said his soul "had come to its own home and place of rest." His death in 1691 occurred in relative obscurity, but his teachings lived on in the compilation of his words.
My focus with me on Holy Spirit. The third person of the Trinity.
First book I gain this experiec is Letters from Brother Lawrence in his book "The Practice of the present of God".
His quotes:
Let us think often that our only business in this life is to please God. Perhaps all besides is but folly and vanity.
In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure.
I wish you could convince yourself that GOD is often (in some sense) nearer to us, and more effectually present with us, in sickness than in health.
We ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speak to Him frankly and plainly, and implore His assistance in our affairs.
Background of Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence, born Nicholas Herman, a lowly and unlearned man, who, after having been a footman and soldier, was admitted a Lay Brother among the barefooted Carmelites at Paris in 1666, and was afterwards known as "Brother Lawrence."
His conversion, which took place when he was about eighteen years old, was the result, under God, of the mere sight in midwinter, of a dry and leafless tree, and of the reflections it stirred respecting the change the coming spring would bring. From that time he grew eminently in the knowledge and love of GOD, endeavoring constantly to walk "as in His presence." No wilderness wanderings seem to have intervened between the Red Sea and the Jordan of his experience. A wholly consecrated man, he lived his Christian life through as a pilgrim--as a steward and not as an owner, and died at the age of eighty, leaving a name which has been as "ointment poured forth."
Nicholas entered the priory in Paris as a lay brother, not having the education necessary to become a cleric, and took the religious name, "Lawrence of the Resurrection". He spent almost all of the rest of his life within the walls of the priory, working in the kitchen for most of his life and as a repairer of sandals in his later years.
Despite his lowly position in life and the priory, his character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The wisdom he passed on to them, in conversations and in letters, would later become the basis for the book, The Practice of the Presence of God. Father Joseph de Beaufort, later vicar general to the Archbishop of Paris, compiled this work after Brother Lawrence died. It became popular among Catholics and Protestants alike, with John Wesley and A. W. Tozer recommending it to others.
He found a peace in reconciling himself to the thought that this struggle and longing was his destiny. He said his soul "had come to its own home and place of rest." His death in 1691 occurred in relative obscurity, but his teachings lived on in the compilation of his words.
My focus with me on Holy Spirit. The third person of the Trinity.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Building Fellowship Effortlessly - Part 1
I had led a fellowship beofe. It grew from 4-5 people to 12-15 people in less than few months. The results are not great, but the process led us there was joyful and effortless. I feel the sense of utmost freedom there.
If you want to learn the secret and the process.
The secret is let Holy Sprit lead and let God centered.
I will unfold my experience little by little.
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