OCTOBER 11

Theme: Knowbility

Not what you know but who – false dichotomy, it is actually both

Word play. God’s word is full of word play. Jesus stated he spoke in parables so that those who didn’t believe would not understand and thus miss out on God’s blessing.

Dark Sayings
Psalm 78:2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old
Proverbs 1:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

Mystery: https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=mystery&t=KJV#s=s_primary_0_1 Mysteries: https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=mysteries&t=KJV#s=s_primary_0_1

Don’t cast pearls before swine - Matthew 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. Megamorphic is a word play. It is not in the dictionary, at least not as yet. So in the sense that it is a new word it is word play, Also it is a play on the notion of metamorphic which is in the dictionary and has an established meaning, namely transformation; geological, biologica,l and metaphorical. Megamorphic is the Biblical transformation that happens in Christ and thus is relational. It has two main categories; sinner to winner – being transformed from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of God through repentance on our part and the gift of eternal life on God’s part. As we receive God’s forgiveness and work under His leadership to use His gift we become born again and live as a new creation with a new nature designed for us to be a supernaturally contributing member of God’s kingdom team the Church glory to glory - once we have become a new creation we experience ongoing transformation as we work with God to engage in His disciplines that lead us to maturity and greater and greater levels of glory Central to growing in glory are two kinds of knowledge; both of which work together to establish our Knowbility;

Relational knowledge - Eternal life – John 17:3 to know God and He who God sent. God is the ultimate authority and knowing Him involves being closer than a brother. Thus knowing God is to be closer than a brother in the most noble family. Such was, is and will be God’s love for us He sent His only begotten Son to be crucified, according to the scriptures, buried and rise from the dead according to the scriptures so we could have a vibrant, virtuous, vintage relationally ecstatic covenant commitment with God and His family. All this as an eternal gift package with thousands of great and precious promises. This gift package features The promise of The Father, namely the baptism of the Holy Spirit which makes this relational gift package both eternal and supernatural even here and now.

Informational knowledge - Acts 17:11 more noble because they used their God given mind and initiative to check out for themselves what Paul was telling them. Proverbs 25:2 honor of kings to search out a matter. Searching out God’s word and any other factors that enhance our knowledge of and trust in God adds to our nobility. The knowledge we acquire adds to our knowledge of God, in other words our relationship with God and with others thus it increases our knowbility

There are other types of knowledge which Esther will speak to and minster on next week. In the meantime, here are a few general Biblical perspectives on knowledge

The ultimate source - Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7)
The importance - My people perish for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6)
Increase in knowledge in end times – being fulfilled in these days right before our eyes (Dan 12:4)

Topic: Intelligently designed with Godly identity

Intelligently Designed
We are fearfully and wonderfully made beings self-repairing living machines
Functionally integrated, Irreducibly complex
An intelligently designed work of art by our creator
And what’s greater His love for us is better than sex!!!!!!!

ID has three common distinct but related expressions; -

Intelligent Design

The Science - Stephen Meyer – best scientific explanation for the origin of life. We now know that DNA has information within that works together to bring about pre-determined desirable outcomes. We cant go back and start life again so next best scientific option is to look around knowable world and see other examples of similar state of information. Only exists where there was intelligent design. Common ancestors or common designer?

Id

The part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest. Similar aspect of our make up is the solar plexus, a complex of ganglia and radiating nerves of the sympathetic system at the pit of the stomach.

Identity (ID)

Imagine a world where people, young and old awoke each morning in an environment you could call an affirmation zone. In other words an atmosphere where words of; love, life, enlightenment were spoken. Where individuals, and family/team members, and others even strangers were encouraged to see themselves as intelligently designed. For many today probably even the majority of people in the so called developed world to varying degrees are communicated with on the basis that they are on the fatalistic trail , descended from apes and part of lie on earth which is evolving down a survival of the fittest. Is it any wonder growing numbers of people who live in today’s evolutionary prevailing philosophical mindset, worldview, zeitgeist are depressed, suffering poor mental health and even taking their own lives? Add to that a rejection of God including the existence of hell and satanic, demonic forces with the tragic loss of hope and real ability to deal with the actual causes .

Perceiving oneself as intelligently designed would make a significant difference to levels of positive esteem including making way more intelligent decisions including way better attitude towards others. How much more our esteem when we add to a realization that we are intelligently designed a lifestyle in vibrant, virtuous, vintage relational ecstasy with the designer, Jesus Christ based on the relational principles outlined in His word the Bible.

Godly identity

Yes, we should be doing life, being Church knowing God is in charge, working to an eternal master plan where all things work together for good if we love Him. Romans 8:28

Godly identity

When we are born again we become new creations and are empowered to communicate with God by His Holy Spirit. God designs us as new creation beings to live a Godly life centered around a covemamt relationship where he Holy Spirit dwells within and flows out like a river of living water to impact others So how encouraged, how inspired should we be when we realise, we know God Himself is working in us, through us. Yes we should be doing life, being Church knowing God is in charge, working to an eternal master plan where all things work together for good if we love Him. Romans 8:28 to ……

The Church (Matt 16:18, Acts 2:47, Ephesians 5:25-27)

The Bride (Ephesians 5:27, Rev 18:23, 21:2, 21:9, 22:17)

Light of the world (Matt 5:14)

Salt of the earth (Matt 5:13)

Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephraim 4:12)

The Temple (1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19)

The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:1-2)

City set on a hill (Matt 5:14)

Joyful house of prayer for the nations (Is 56:7, Matt 21:13, Mark 11:17, Luke 19:46)

Household of Faith (Gal 6:10)

Commonwealth of Israel (Ephesians 2:12)

General assembly (Hebrews 12:23)

Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9)

Chosen generation (1 Peter 2:9)

Peculiar People (1 Peter 2:9)

Apostles, Prophets, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher

Deacons, Elders/Bishops

Servants

Yolkfellows / Bondslaves

Kings and Queens (Rev 1:6, Rev 5:10)-

Royal Priests and Priestesses (Rev 1:6, Rev 5:10)

Sons and Daughters (John 1:12, Romans 8:14, Phil 2:15, 1 John 3:1-2

Brethren (Matt 23:8, Matt 25:40, Luke 22:32, Acts 1:16, Acts 2:29, 37, Rom 1:13, 1 Co 1:10, Gal 1:2, Ephraim 6:10, Phil 1:12…)

The Adoption (Rom 8:15, Rom 8:23, Rom 9:4, Gal 4:5, Ephraim 1:5)

Citizens (Phil 3:20)

Co-heirs (Romans 3:29, Gal 3:29, Tit 3:7, Heb 1:14, James 2:5, 1 Pe 3:7)

Co-laborers (Matt 9:38, 1 Cor 3:9)

Ambassadors

Saints (Acts 9:32, Rom 1:7, Rom 8:27, 1 Co 1:2, 1 Co 6:2, Rev 8:4)

Fishers of Men (mat 4:19, Mar 1:17)

Disciples (John 8:31, John 13:35)

Warriors (2 Co 10:3, 1 Tim 1:18)

Soldiers (2 Tim 2:3)

Eternal Stars (Dan 12:3)

Soul Winners (proverbs 11:30)

Lively stones (1 Peter 2:5)

Branches on the vine (John 15:5, Romans 11:21

Collate with sheep below - )I Sheep of his pasture (Psalm 74:1, Ps 95:7, Ps 100:3)

Those registered in Heaven (Hebrews 12:23)

New Creations (2 Co 5:17, Gal 6:5)

Bible Believers (Mar 5:26, Parable of the Sower, Acts 15:7, 1 Th 2:13)

Born again (John 3:3) , incorruptible seed,

Sheep John 10 , Psalm 23,

Beloved (Romans 9:25)

Jars of clay/Vessels for honors (romans 9:21-22)

Treasure (2 Corinthians 4:7

B.I.D Biblicaly Informed Decision

- Do you have a living born again, Bible believing relationship with God in which you can say you know God, not just know about Him?

- Do you have a plan for getting to know God better including the facts, evidence and personal testimony that substantiate His ; wonder, worship, word, ways, works and wisdom?

- Do you have a plan to grow your knowbility in God where your esteem is such you are winning souls?

Megamorphic ChurchOctober 11, 2020