The Spiritual Experience Every Child of God Must Have – Subjectively Experiencing and Enjoying 'The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob'

 

The Spiritual Experience Every Child of God Must Have – Subjectively Experiencing and Enjoying 'The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob'

Exo. 3:6 Moreover He said, I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Exo. 3:14 And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. And He said, Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you.

Exo. 3:15 And God said moreover to Moses, Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is My name forever, and this is My memorial from generation to generation.

Exo. 3:16 Go and gather the elders of Israel and say to them, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, has appeared to me, saying, I have surely visited you and have seen what is being done to you in Egypt.

1 Cor. 8:6 Yet to us there is one God the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through Him.

2 Cor. 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Matt. 28:19 Go therefore and disciple all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

 

To Know	The Self-existing and Ever-existing Triune God	The God of Resurrection	The God of the Tabernacle
Signifying	The God of Abraham	The God of Isaac	The God of Jacob
	God the Father	God the Son	God the Spirit
	All things are from the Father	All things are received	The Holy Spirit arranges all people, things, and circumstances
Character	The God who calls things that are not as though they were	The God of supply	The God of dealing
	The God who calls and justifies	The God of blessing and grace	The God who disciplines and transforms people
Function	Calls people, justifies people, equips people, causing them to live by faith and live in fellowship with Him	Blesses people, causing them to inherit all His riches, live a life enjoying His abundance, and live in peace	Causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him, transforms people, and causes them to mature in the divine life
Experience	The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - Jehovah Elohim True Israelites (Rom. 9:6b, 2:28-29, Phil. 3:3), including all Gentile and Jewish believers in Christ, they are the true descendants of Abraham, they are people of the household of faith and people in the new creation
Result	God's Israel - The Church in the Triune God

 

*Please refer to 2017 Summer Training - Crystallization Study of Ezekiel (3), Message 3: "Knowing that I am Jehovah"

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Comprehensive Analysis of Four Biblical Youth Examples

 

Comprehensive Analysis of Four Biblical Youth Examples

Genesis 41:39 Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is no one as discreet and wise as you are.”

Genesis 41:41 Pharaoh said to Joseph again, “Behold, I am making you ruler over all the land of Egypt.”

1 Samuel 2:35 I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do all that is in my heart. I will make him a sure house, and he shall walk before my anointed forever.

1 Samuel 16:13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD struck David from that day forward. So Samuel got up and went to Ramah.

1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom shall no longer exist. The LORD has sought for himself a man after his own heart, and the LORD has appointed him as leader over his people, because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you.

Dan 6:10 When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went into his house, (his upper room had windows that looked toward Jerusalem) and fell on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he was wont to do.

 

Aspect	Joseph	Samuel	David	Daniel
Characteristics & Scripture	• Faithful and upright, resisting sin (Gen 39:7-12) • Wisdom in dream interpretation (Gen 41:15-16) • Faith in God (Gen 45:7-8) Key Verses: - Gen 39:9 "How could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" - Gen 41:38 "Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?"	• Drew near to God from childhood (1 Sam 2:18) • Faithful service (1 Sam 3:19) • Just and righteous (1 Sam 12:3-5) Key Verses: - 1 Sam 2:26 "The boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people." - 1 Sam 3:10 "Speak, for your servant is listening."	• A man after God's heart (1 Sam 13:14) • Brave trust in God (1 Sam 17:37) • Musical gift (1 Sam 16:23) Key Verses: - 1 Sam 13:14 "The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart." - 1 Sam 17:45 "I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty."	• Wisdom and understanding (Dan 1:17,20) • Steadfast faith (Dan 6:10) • Maintained holiness (Dan 1:8) Key Verses: - Dan 1:17 "God gave them knowledge and understanding." - Dan 6:10 "Got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God."
Growth Journey	• Maintained faith in trials • Forgave those who harmed him • Used gifts to serve Key Verses: - Gen 39:21 "The Lord was with Joseph." - Gen 50:20 "God intended it for good."	• Learned to hear God • Served humbly • Upheld justice Key Verses: - 1 Sam 3:9 "Speak, Lord." - 1 Sam 12:23 "I will teach you the way."	• Faithful in small things • Relied on God in battle • Repented when wrong Key Verses: - 1 Sam 16:18 "The Lord is with him." - Psalm 51:17 "A broken spirit, God will not despise."	• Maintained faith • Regular prayer • Faithful service Key Verses: - Dan 6:22 "God sent his angel." - Dan 2:19 "The mystery was revealed."
Impact & Legacy	• Saved many lives • Preserved chosen people • Glorified God among gentiles Key Scripture: Gen 50:20, 41:39-40	• Established prophet schools • Anointed kings • Led revival Key Scripture: 1 Sam 7:3-4, 12:23	• United Israel • Established worship • Wrote Psalms Key Scripture: 2 Sam 5:12, 1 Chr 25:1	• Influenced kings • Prophesied Messiah • Strengthened exiles Key Scripture: Dan 4:37, 12:3

 

Key Conclusions:

Faith Foundation

l   All established firm faith in God during youth

l   Maintained faith principles in their environments

l   Scripture: Gen 39:9, 1 Sam 3:10, 1 Sam 17:45, Dan 1:8

 

Life Growth

l   Faith strengthened through trials

l   Developed leadership through service

l   Scripture: Gen 41:38, 1 Sam 7:15, 2 Sam 5:12, Dan 6:3

 

Service Impact

l   Each glorified God in different positions

l   Created lasting spiritual influence

l   Scripture: Gen 50:20, 1 Sam 12:23, 1 Chr 25:1, Dan 12:3

The Seven Tribes of Canaan - Seven Spiritual Enemies

 

The Seven Tribes of Canaan - Seven Spiritual Enemies

Ephesians 6:12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Ephesians 6:13  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Ephesians 6:14    Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Tribe (Original)	Meaning	Represents	Description	Weapon	Related Scripture
Hittites (חִתִּי, Chitti)	Anxiety, Fear	Timidity, Fear	Lived in the southern mountains of Canaan	Belt of Truth	Ephesians 6:14 "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist"
Girgashites (גִּרְגָּשִׁי, Girgashi)	Dwellers on Clay Soil	Unbelief, Focus on Worldly Affairs	Lived near the Sea of Galilee	Breastplate of Righteousness	Ephesians 6:14 "with the breastplate of righteousness in place"
Amorites (אֱמֹרִי, Emori)	The Talkers	Inferiority, Pride, Lying	Lived in the central mountains of Canaan	Shoes of the Gospel of Peace	Ephesians 6:15 "and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace"
Canaanites (כְּנַעֲנִי, Kena'ani)	Merchants, Those Who Bow Down	Idolatry	Lived on the coast of Canaan	Shield of Faith	Ephesians 6:16 "In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one"
Perizzites (פְּרִזִּי, Perizzi)	Dwellers in Unwalled Villages	Necromancy, Control, Sorcery	Lived on the coast of Canaan	Helmet of Salvation	Ephesians 6:17 "Take the helmet of salvation"
Hivites (חִוִּי, Chivvi)	Villagers, Life-Givers	Sexual Immorality	Lived in the northern part of Canaan	Sword of the Spirit (Word of God)	Ephesians 6:17 "and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God"
Jebusites (יְבוּסִי, Yevusi)	Threshers, Tramplers	Violence, Murder, Hatred	Lived in the area of Jerusalem	Prayer	Ephesians 6:18 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests"

 

This comprehensive overview of the Seven Tribes of Canaan interpreted as spiritual enemies. The table includes the original names of the tribes, their meanings, what they represent spiritually, geographical descriptions, corresponding spiritual weapons, and related biblical verses.

This interpretation transforms the historical event of Israel's conquest of Canaan into a metaphor for the Christian's daily spiritual battles. Each Canaanite tribe is given a specific spiritual significance, representing different challenges or temptations that Christians might face. The table also lists the spiritual weapons corresponding to each challenge, derived from the "full armor of God" described in Ephesians chapter 6.

This interpretation provides Christians with a framework to understand and address spiritual challenges in their daily lives. It emphasizes the importance of continuous growth and overcoming difficulties in one's faith journey, while also reminding believers to rely on God's strength to face these challenges.