The Kingdom Corner with Matt Geib

The Meaninglessness of Life...Ecc.1:2 (Searching for Significance, A Devotional Journey through Ecclesiastes) …chpt. 2,00:00 - 03:00 Intro. With Matthew Wests’ ‘Motions” song03:00 - 04:53 Vanity of Vanities, Meaninglessness of Meaninglessness…related to ‘Nihilism…no meaning to anything in life, all is senseless or useless…04:53 - 11:14 (Chapter 2) reading from my book ….’Hebel’ = Vapor…root of vanity or meaninglessness..this word is repeated 37 times,,,all has become of no worth to Solomon ..even though in chapter 2 he states He purchased whatever possession or experience he desired…Should ECCLESIASTES have been included in the CANON of Scripture? YES! As it is an example to us of how for all men/women at times how negative we can view life. This ‘Meaninglessness of Life ' thinking can drive us to seeking answers to the purpose of Life…..SIGNIFICANCE POINT: Keep Searching for  life's  answers, turn to God, Trust Him, even in the challenges you face.11:14 -16:30  this chapter reminded me of Rapper Sean Diddy , how his mansions were invaded…Diddy is the epitome of Nihilism per one Christian Podcaster, real parallel to Solomons views in Ecclesiastes…such a push in our culture in entertainment & Music that NOTHING holds meaning any longer…As Solomon said “Eat, Drink, Live it up & party for tomorrow we die!”....Example of Bezalel in the Old Testament the artist/craftsmen who God inspired to design the interior of The Tabernacle.. This was a great example of meaning, purpose, typology pointing to God’s plan & His nature of Love..Now it is sad because in Music the theme of Love in Music can not be found unless you go back 50-60 years…Culture is seducing us out of hope YET God desires us to know that there is hope in HIM….So may God shake us 16:30 -24:24  My REFLECTIVE READINGS…”A Life worth Living, Is a Life Worth Recording” (Schroder)... I have been journaling consistently since 2009…. reading from journal of 03/28/14… My journalistic Thoughts from 10 years ago…Mudslide in OSO Washington ..20 to 100 fatalities with homes wiped out …40 homes swallowed up by fast moving mud …folks never even KNEW  what happened & were dead!? This made me realize how fragile life can be & how quickly it can change!...JAMES says life is like a vapor a ‘Hebel’ (breath) This has caused me to Attempt to FACEUP to areas in my life of my own dysfunctions & lack…Where have the past 30 years Gone in my life!?...my life…we go on thinking life will not change…HOWEVER if I’d write this today I’d say,,,you would have had to have been under a rock the past 4 years to  NOT SEE the rapid changes that have occurred in our society  sadly in many negative ways….BOTTOM LINE: May God wake us up & Shake us up to the precious commodity of TIME…In fact today's events are a WAKEUP CALL!! …THe bridge in Baltimore…we must realize once time is GONE it can never be replaced…PSALM 90 ‘NUMBER Your Days’,,,steward Them wisely…In my life the enemy is attempting to trap me & make me feel I must go to the grave with all my faults, hurts, challenges..no change or resolutions (from 10 years ago)....24:24-28:23 (Continued  journaled Perspectives from 10 years ago) 1)GETTING GOD’S PERSPECTIVE….2) View our lives from Heaven’s Kingdom….would cause us to DO ALL WE Can to become FREE!I do not want to pass on with What could have been, or should have been because I hesitated in fear…no remorse when we see Jesus..we (I ) will get there…the Pearl of Great Price is WORTH all I can pay for it! God has set me free in many ways…However, More is ahead to become free of…Many brethren placed in my life to support me &  help me become FREER! …. 28:23 - 28 :46...

“Living a Life of Worship” …an interview with Worship Facilitator/Minstrel “Chris Walters” (PT. 2)00:00 - 01:15 INTRODUCTION01:15 - 2:03 Worship is cultivating an audience of ONE with ABBA2:03-2:41  An Authentic Worshiper finds His/Her Place in the COMMUNITY of God2:41 - 4:35 Worship starts with Relationship, & A Death to yourself4:35 - 5:28   TWO KEYS: Be Called &  Be Anointed, Insecurity begs the question of Calling & Anointing..that should be all the affirmation one need5:28 - 6:13 We are not the ones to decide if one is called or anointed..that is between God & Them…we worship GOD ourselves in spite of 6:13 - 8:25  There is a Balance BOTH US + GOD …a partnership is necessary 8:25 - 9:18 God desires to FLOW Through us , not totally control us..using our personalities, our knowledge, our gifts/talents,,,we are all UNIQUELY Fashioned vessels that He will flow through personally giving you things only for you to use 9:18 - 12:37 CW. Prayer KEEP ME Humble!,,,,Best thing Chris does with Her recognition is to Honor & encourage others!12:37 - 12:50  FIND your Tribe!,, God works profoundly through small GROUPS 12:50 - 14:25  True, LOVING, Authentic ACCOUNTABILITY , tends to work best in smaller Groups rallying around each other 14:25 - 15:12 God does not expect you/me to be accountable to EVERYONE..see 12  Tribes of Israel15:12 - 16:41      Big Churches/Small Churches, in the end each of us is personally ACCOUNTABLE before God,,caring for each other but not judging non issues16:41 - 18:32  QUOTES from Jeremy Riddles Book (The Reset)& How He resonates with our hearts18:32 -   21:27 Pg. 109 (The Reset`Jeremy Riddle) Her biggest enlightenment from the book….The church & ministry she was a part of imploded,,,she went back to Iowa to live her life at age 25. “Mothers & Fathers of Worship are being RENEWED once again in authority of Worship, from a flame that was almost extinguished years ago” An n AWAKENING is happening & God’s flame will burn brighter in your latter years than it ever did in the zeal of your Youth!”....This was for CHRIS!21:27 - 22:11   Chapter 4 page 39 (The Reset) Becoming surrendered requires a death, yet at times we resist that surrender…a death to self that we have been discussing..22:11  - 23:33  Chapter 8 ‘The Reset’ , pg. 86 … “A New Wineskin” An Atmosphere of Worship is envisioned that brings TOTAL Restoration & Renewal to people23:33 -  24:49   Chapter 7, Pg. 74 ‘Truth Matters”....(The Reset)  Place yourself under GOD’s Authority so Thoroughly , that that authority flows THROUGH YOU!...This comes back to CW, speaking about being in the WORD + Relationship … the BRIDE of Christ has her Fathers AUTHORITY…HOW?....spend time in the scriptures, you must KNOW the scripture that is the beginning of relationship…helps us find WHO we are in Him.  24:49 -25:01 As Worship Facilitators God’s Authority must flow through what we are doing25:01 - 28:23 Chapter 6, Pg. 52 “Born of The Spirit” (The Reset)   The use  of Worship Sets & allowing the Holy Spirit to lead…we need more than just a worship set…the songs need to become part of us...

“Living a Life of Worship” …an interview with Worship Facilitator/Minstrel “Chris Walters” (PT. I)......... 04/08/2400:00 - 04:24 Introduction04:24 -05:30  Setting up Ministry parameters, money, recognition,BMI. Starting a publishing company05:30 -06:07 Ministry expectations, small group worship06:07 - 8:00 Monetary support/earnings to  facilitate ministry & travel  08:00- 11:23  God’s Worship facilitator going throughout the country for past two years, & God has always provided for the ministry11:23 - 11:58 Feeling stirred to start a ‘Home Group’ in Iowa 11:58 – 12:51 Worship is a key part of INTERCESSION12:51- 15:26 There are many types of Christian music today & suitable settings for each type15:26 - 16:25 As a Worshiper you need to find your place in the Body of Christ16:25 - 18:45 Flow & Connection in Worship cultivates Community 18:45 - 20:15 Worship & an Audience of ONE20:15-21:15  Worshiping in SPITE of not Because of21:15 - 23:10 Having the correct FOCUS in Worship23:10 - 23:56  A New Season of ‘OPENNESS’ in Worship23:56 - 25:30 God  & music speaks to each of us in unique ways as we are all unique, do not put God in a ‘BOX’!25:30 - 26:56 Where is the Church headed in this Season?26:56 -27:32 The darker it gets the brighter the LIGHT shines!27:29 - 32:04 Home church groups vs. Organized Church; BOTH are necessary32:04 - 32:57 Chris has found her niche in small groups , as a Christian, worshiper, songwriter & musician32:57- 34:15 All of us NEED the Body of Christ, we can not walk alone34:15- 36:51 Association vs. Transformation36:51 - 37:14 Teaching on Worship is necessary..What? & Why?37:14 - 37:21 Worship IS your CONNECTION To HIM37:21 - 39:45 What IS WORSHIP & How do we enter into Worship?39:45 - 40:57 WORSHIP comes from  out of a RELATIONSHIP40:57 - 43:11 To CULTIVATE Worship Meditate on the Word of God43:11 - 44:53 Worship should be our LIFE44:53 - CONCLUSION: Review,,Questions…Contact & Giving to Chris WaltersQUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & RESPONSE:What is the difference to you between a Worship Leader & a Worship Facilitator?What is the relationship between Worship & INTERCESSION? How does Worship Impact INTERCESSION ?     3. ) Have you found ‘Your Place’ in the Body of Christ as it pertains to Worship?     4.)Worship IS Cultivated through R__________________    EXTRA CREDIT: When Chris spoke about her ‘Audience of ONE’ , what was she     referring to? How did that thought impact you & your ways of worship?CHRIS WALTERS CONTACT INFORMATION:Chris has been called by God to share her music & connect with the Body of Christ as a ‘Worship Facilitator’. This will

03/26/24....”A Searcher Searches..” (Ecc. 1:1) -Chapter 1(Searching For Significance, A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes)00:00 - 2:07 Introduction…Last podcast (03/12/24) we started a new series where I am reading my Book, (Searching For Significance, A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes)With commentary & questions for response each session.Last time we went over the book’s preface today we begin by reading chapter 1 “A Searcher Searches” Ecclesiastes 1:1 “The Words of the Preacher . The son of King David, in Jerusalem”QUESTION: Have you ever lost something(or someone) of great value or meaning in your life that caused you much grief & pain? ..I’m thinking everyone has02:07-7:22 READING OF Chapter ONE:The Author of Ecclesiastes is SolomonEcclesiastes & “The Words of The Preacher ''(Qoheleth, in Hebrew) are synonoymous   meaning Searcher, , one who searches for,correlates or assembles data for observations,& conclusive ideas about a topic.This Book is a paradox…He started out in God’s Favor with wisdom, yet fell away from that enlightenmentThis  book represents a dark time in Solomon’s life when he had  fallen away from God, the last 10-15 years of his life are in view here in EcclesiastesSIGNIFICANCE: Be careful not to allow life’s hurts, distractions, unconfronted issues or everyday cares of life  cause you to drift from a close relationship with God. Everyday we must seek FRESH words from ABBA!07:22 - 10:50  Additional Commentary….Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,& knowledge of the Holy one is understanding…….a.) Solomon started his journey as King fearing God …yet different things in life caused him to drift away from that premise in his life.b.)The Life of Solomon is possibly the greatest PARADOX in God’s Wordc.) As a God-Fearing  King He rose to a place of world Renown where many nations & people sought His direction & counseld.) Yet by the time Ecclesiastes was penned….He had fallen from God & lost that LIGHT & so Ecclesiastes is a negative discourse in many respects..an “Under the sun” view of Lifee.) For me, this paradoxical view is very eye-opening  , & can offer some real revelation for us  10:50–15:55     I KINGS 3:4  Solomons’ DREAM from GOD , granting Him whatever He desired a.) Solomon approached God in HUMILITY…HE ASKED for WISDOM to Govern Israelb.) Solomon, therefore was given more wisdom than anyone whoever lived outside of Jesus Christ (Jesus was the Greater Solomon)c.) IF  ….HE (Solomon) continued in Obedience/Relationship to Abbad.) Solomon’s dream was from God & BECAME A REALITY!e.) A KEY to obtaining God’s WISDOM is  having child-like Humility 15:55-21:07  I KINGS 4:20 An Overview of SOLOMONS Wealth, Influence & Prosperitya.) At this time Israel was the Greatest nation on EARTH…at the Zenith of All The worldb.) Israel was enjoying such Prosperity because of David & Solomon both serving Godc.) Solomon’s name meant Peace….TRUE PEACE with ABBA always results in Prosperityd.) Wealth & Provision detailed for just a MONTH!?e.) I KINGS 4: 29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore….some translations

Searching For Significance--INTRO.Going a NEW DirectionComing this APRIL “Ephesians COACHING!”:-)A Devotional Reading of my book “ Searching For Significance, a Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes”PART ONE…..Ephesians & Ecclesiastes ParallelsIntro. & ReviewECC. 3:1-11All People have a designed PURPOSE….ECC.1:11TIME is an essential element in our lives…Ecc.1:11/Eph.1:7-11Times/seasons…Times mentioned 16 times in ECC…..Ecc. 3:17,8:5,3:17, Ecc. 9:12..Ephesians 1:9,10, 5:6CONTRASTING Ecc. with Eph. ……Ecc. 1:3 “Under The Sun” opposed to being in “Heavenly Places” Eph. 1:3,2:6, 3:7-10PART TWO……About Me…The Author: Matt GeibI am a Bible Teacher-Coach guiding people from religion to a meaningful connection with GodI have over 50 years experience & 50,000 hours of Bible study  from which I have provided many Saints with wisdom & insight. I have taught in  & Pastored churches over 30 years , counseled individuals  giving insight & direction for their lives through use of practical application of scripture to their livesWith scriptural concepts & truth I provide timely  & personal transformation in each unique situationI teach profound Biblical Truth in an easily understood & applicable MannerCurrently, I am A Teacher/Elder/Coach at the KINGS COMPANY, founded by Apostle Tyler Frick in  2018I have a PODCAST , “The Kingdom Corner Podcast” that I started in 2019 with over 120 episodesPREFACE:  My ‘Writer's Journey” began 60+ years ago…as I was adopted in 1958 by a ‘PK’ & brought up in a very good , what I would call “Christian Greenhouse” Environment in the MidwestI committed my life publicly To Christ at 9 years of Age , after a Billy Graham MovieBeing a Student of God’s Word about 25 years ago I began an Intensive study of the Book of ECCLESIASTES & began to teach a Wednesday night Bible Class on ‘Solomon, Proverbs, & Ecclesiastes’.This Book “Searching For Significance, a Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes” came to fruition in the summer of 2019 based on the Bible class I taught years ago along with fresh, new  insights I had been journaling about as I read through the book that summer.One of the Main points here is that this book was born out of a devotional, contemplative time with God each morning, NEVER did I consider that this would turn into my first BOOK!?..However, as ABBA was so gracious to give me fresh Manna & insight each day, I began to see that perhaps others could benefit from my gleanings of Solomon's prose along with the Fathers encouragement to me! To me the most prevalent theme of ECCLESIASTES is that all men & women are on a search for Significance, a search for meaning & purpose to their life. Hence , the title of this book.Perhaps today in March 2024, you have come across this Podcast at the Kingdom Corner. I am believing it is not by accident , today & moving forward as we begin a journey through my devotional book it is my heart-felt desire & prayer God will begin to reveal to you Your Purpose, Your Significance as it were. Having said that sometimes finding out just what is important & significant is not always easily recognized or self-evident so allow yourself to begin to have a new awareness of what happens in your life day to day, even the simple things may hold new meaning for you…Just trust   ABBA and he will show you the way!Lastly, when I penned this...

Cultivating AnAttitude of Gratitude” `PSALM 103 ………..(11/19/21)“The THANKSGIVINGPsalm”Praise for the Lord’s MerciesA Psalm of David.103 Bless the Lord, O my soul;And all that is within me, bless His holy name!2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,And forget not all His benefits:3 Who forgives all your iniquities,Who heals all your diseases,4 Who redeems your life from destruction,Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things,So that youryouth is renewed like the eagle’s.PSALM 103:1 Bless the Lord Oh My Soul & All that is within me , Bless His HolyName!·        Ps.57:7  My heart is fixed, O God, myheart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.·        I Th. 5:18 in everythinggive thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.·        Dominant Theme: See vs…Ps.103:2,20,21,22·        BLESS = barak = “To Bend The Knee, with a showing of extravagant love/adoration from an inferior being to asuperior being” Mark 12:30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the firstcommandment.·        Ps. 145:1-3  I will [a]extol You,my God, O King;And I will bless Your name forever and ever.2 Every day I will bless You,And I will praise Your name forever and ever.3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;And His greatness is [b]unsearchable.·        CONTRAST:·         II TIM. 3:1-2  But knowthis, that in the last days [a]periloustimes will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, loversof money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful,unholy,·        Lk. 17:15 15 And oneof them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voiceglorified God,   PSALM 103:2 Forget Not All...

HINDRANCES To THANKFULNESSI)INTRO….Hebrews 13:15 15 Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.(AMPC)I THESS. 5:18 in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.(AMP)II.)Hindrances To….A.)Lack of the FEAR of God a.) I Tim. 3:1-5    But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]. 2 For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane, 3 [and they will be] unloving [devoid of natural human affection, calloused and inhumane], irreconcilable, malicious gossips, devoid of self-control [intemperate, immoral], brutal, haters of good, 4 traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of [sensual] pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith]. Avoid such people and keep far away from them. AMPC1 But understand this, that in the last days will come (set in) perilous times of great stress and trouble [hard to deal with and hard to bear].2 For people will be lovers of self and [utterly] self-centered, lovers of money and aroused by an inordinate [greedy] desire for wealth, proud and arrogant and contemptuous boasters. They will be abusive (blasphemous, scoffing), disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane.3 [They will be] without natural [human] affection (callous and inhuman), relentless (admitting of no truce or appeasement); [they will be] slanderers (false accusers, troublemakers), intemperate and loose in morals and conduct, uncontrolled and fierce, haters of good.4 [They will be] treacherous [betrayers], rash, [and] inflated with self-conceit. [They will be] lovers of sensual pleasures and vain amusements more than and rather than lovers of God.5 For [although] they hold a form of piety (true religion), they deny and reject and are strangers to the power of it [their conduct belies the genuineness of their profession]. Avoid [all] such people [turn away from them].   A.)Lack of the FEAR of GodROMANS 1:20-22  For ever since the creation of the world His invisible nature and attributes, that is, His eternal power and divinity, have been made intelligible and clearly discernible in and through the things that have been made (His handiworks). So [men] are without excuse [altogether without any defense or justification],21 Because when they knew and recognized Him as God, they did not honor and glorify Him as God or give Him thanks.(see Ecc 3:11) But instead they became futile and [a]godless in their thinking [with vain imaginings, foolish...

PART III “Gratitude ’The CORNERSTONE of An Unstoppable FAITH’”(12/08/23)There  is a ‘family/tribe’ including… Blessing, Thankfulness(Thanksgiving), Rejoicing, Praise, Honor(Reverence),Joy…..also all aspects for Worship/Adoration reallyMy INTENT in this study  is to FILL You So FULL of GRATITUDE thats all that consumes your Heart & Mind!!:-)The devils language VS. The Language of HeavenHONOR…GLORY ( Honor is not a KJV Term , but is used 130 x in ESV , NKJV..124x NASB)The word most often translated in English as HONOR means GLORY in the Hebrew  which Old Testament was penned in predominantlyMal. 2:2 if you do not give HONOR (Glory) to My Name…PRO. 15:33 The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, & Humility comes before HONOR(Kabod).. Pro. 18:12 Before destruction a mans heart is haughty, but humility comes before HONOR(Kabod) SPELLED HONOUR in KJV(146x)(British spelling)I Chron. 16:27 * Honor and majesty are before Him;(* beauty, majesty= Hadar)Strength and gladness are in His place.PSALM 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with *honour and majesty.( beauty, majesty, also brilliancy=Hod)Hebrew = *Tif –arah or Tif- erethPsalm 71:8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy* honour all the day.beauty, splendour, glorybeauty, finery (of garments, jewels)gloryof rank, renownas attribute of Godhonour (or nation Israel)glorying, boasting (of individualPSALM 66:2 Sing forth the honour(KA-VADE, Ka-vad(Kabod)  of his name: make his praise glorious….31x this word used in O.T.glory, honour, glorious, abundance ..abundance, riches,,splendor,dignity,reputation, reverence, honourable…WEIGHTINESS(heavy) (SEE Kingdom corner podcast episodes…1,2,3 Sept/oct 2019)NT use of HONOUR/HONORRev. 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour (DOXA=see above..6x) to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.Hebrews 2:7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour,(Time= a value that is set, an estimation of value…preciousness is implied..49x)  and didst set him over the works of thy hands:Rev. 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour,(Time) and glory, and blessing.Mtt. 15: 4 HONOR (TAMAO==same as Time with weightiness added for emphasis) your Father & MotherJohn 5:23 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, (TAMAO) and glory, and blessing.JOYO.T………(100x)   simchâh, sim-khaw';......... joy, mirth, gladnessmirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasurejoy (of God)glad result, happy issuePSALM 16:11 You make known to me the path of life;    in your presence there is fullness of...

CULTIVATING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE (12/11/23)CULTIVATE to prepare land for crops or gardening ,,,that is to plough , dig turn, hoe , or fertilize the soil/ground…in other venues= to develop, foster, or pursueHOSEA 10: 12 Sow (scatter seed) to yourselves in righteousness (justice) reap (harvest) in mercy(loving kindness & steadfastness) …Break up (to till, furrow, or  newly, freshly plough) your fallow ground (untilled, tillable soil/ground) ATTITUDE….this ‘word’ is not specifically found in the Bible …The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines this as follows…a)posture b) a mental position(disposition) c) an emotion toward an act or state d) a readiness to respond e) ‘today’ we may say he/ she has ‘attitude’ meaning they are negative or defiant about something/someone**NASB20 & AMP….DO USE ATTITUDE in this Verse… Col. 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;...also PHIL. 2:5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,( most other translations say have this mind)When speaking of what this word means the Bible speaks ofgood will…whole- heartedly..or mind setGRATITUDEHebrews 12:28 28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us ]show gratitude{NASB20}, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;....{’Let us Be Grateful’~ESV…}{“Let us have GRATITUDE” (Rotherham)}  GRATITUDE…………..GREEK>>GRACE {CHARIS}...(The Word KJV uses in He.12:28)that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speechgood will, loving-kindness, favourof the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtuesFROM ROOT –CHAIRO…abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):—acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy). The Family or Tribe of ‘GRATITUDE”:-)There  is a ‘family/tribe’ including… Blessing, Thankfulness(Thanksgiving), Rejoicing, Praise, Honor(Reverence),Joy…..also all aspects for Worship/Adoration reallyMy INTENT in this study  is to FILL You So FULL of GRATITUDE thats all that consumes your Heart & Mind!!:-)The devils language VS. The Language of Heaven________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________My INTENT in this study  is to FILL You So FULL of GRATITUDE thats all that consumes your Heart & Mind!!:-)The devils language VS. The Language of HeavenPART II 12/11/23………”The “Family” of Gratitude” ( Words & Passages that define Gratitude)BLESSING…( 120x in scripture, 59 God Blesses...

CULTIVATING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE (12/01/23)CULTIVATE to prepare land for crops or gardening ,,,that is to plough , dig turn, hoe , or fertilize the soil/ground…in other venues= to develop, foster, or pursueHOSEA 10: 12 Sow (scatter seed) to yourselves in righteousness (justice) reap (harvest) in mercy(loving kindness & steadfastness) …Break up (to till, furrow, or  newly, freshly plough) your fallow ground (untilled, tillable soil/ground) ATTITUDE….this ‘word’ is not specifically found in the Bible …The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines this as follows…a)posture b) a mental position(disposition) c) an emotion toward an act or state d) a readiness to respond e) ‘today’ we may say he/ she has ‘attitude’ meaning they are negative or defiant about something/someone**NASB20 & AMP….DO USE ATTITUDE in this Verse… Col. 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;...also PHIL. 2:5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,( most other translations say have this mind)When speaking of what this word means the Bible speaks ofgood will…whole- heartedly..or mind setGRATITUDEHebrews 12:28 28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us ]show gratitude{NASB20}, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;....{’Let us Be Grateful’~ESV…}{“Let us have GRATITUDE” (Rotherham)}  GRATITUDE…………..GREEK>>GRACE {CHARIS}...(The Word KJV uses in He.12:28)that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speechgood will, loving-kindness, favourof the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtuesFROM ROOT –CHAIRO…abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):—acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy). The Family or Tribe of ‘GRATITUDE”:-)There  is a ‘family/tribe’ including… Blessing, Thankfulness(Thanksgiving), Rejoicing, Praise, Honor(Reverence),Joy…..also all aspects for Worship/Adoration reallyMy INTENT in this study  is to FILL You So FULL of GRATITUDE thats all that consumes your Heart & Mind!!:-)The devils language VS. The Language of HeavenEphesians 1:6-14 6 oto the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in pthe Beloved. 7 a...

TITLE: Highlighting Passages from C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity”DESCRIPTION:C.S. Lewis is one of the most renowned authors and theologians of the 20th Century. From his beloved “The Chronicles of Narnia” series to “The Screwtape Letters,” Lewis’ profound writings have inspired generations of readers and Christians alike.Today, I’m going to focus on one of my favorite C.S. Lewis books: “Mere Christianity.” This book greatly impacted me the first time I read it at the age of 19. During the past month or so, I decided to pick it up again and discover more of Lewis’ contemplative apologetics. I’m going to share some passages and accompanying Scriptures that stood out to me.VERSESMatthew 7:12Leviticus 19:18Galatians 5:14James 2:8Galatians 5:13Joshua 24:15John 7:17Romans 7:15-22James 4:17Romans 3:23Genesis 3:22Psalm 27:13Psalm 33:5Psalm 52:1Exodus 33:18-19Psalm 16:11Acts 2:28Ephesians 3:14-19Acts 17:281 John 4:9Romans 14:17Ephesians 2:8-101 John 1:9TERMS/NOTES“Mere Christianity” by C.S. LewisThe Heavenly Call of Ephesians | Facebook Group

Is The Word Rapture In The Bible?Titus 2:12-13training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to liveself-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, theappearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, ScripturalDefinition of the ‘Rapture’ from Jamie Hanson….“Theinstantaneous resurrection of the overcoming O.T. & N.T. Saints who havedied & the instant ‘snatching up’ also of the living, overcoming believerson the earth who altogether as a group meet Jesus in the air & are taken tothe Throne of God who will remain with Him FOREVER(not withstanding, comingback with Him at 2nd Coming to Rule & Reign with Him in theMillenium)! During this event all the dead & living are ‘caught up’ receivingnew ‘glorified bodies’ that are the same as the ‘spirit-glorified’ body ofChrist. This will all occur prior to what the Bible calls “The Great Tribulation”.This event will also be instantaneous & visible to all who are not ‘caughtup’ VOCABULARY WORDS For RAPTURE:Note: The Word‘Rapture’ is not in the Bible, yet the concept is evident….( see alsobaptize/immerse…Angel/Messenger) The term “rapture” comesfrom the Latin verb rapiemur which means “ to seize, snatch, carry away.” There are4 GREEK terms that refer to this event (not action)…As the Definite Articleis Used…that is ‘THE” referring to a specific event1)     Apokalypsis – means an unveiling or appearing2)     Epiphaneia –means  an appearing, ashining3)     Parousia- means ‘presence’ most translations use ‘coming’which is a bad translation4)      Harpazō  - means caught up or snatched upApokalypsis- meansan unveiling or appearingII Thess. 1:7… whenthe lord Jesus shall be Apokalypsis(2nd Coming)I Cr. 1:7 thatyou come behind in no gift waiting for theApokalypsis ofour Lord Jesus ChristI Peter 1:7 Thatthe trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth,though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and gloryat the Apokalypsis of ourLord Jesus Christ. IPeter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hopeto the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the Apokalypsis of Jesus Christ IPeter 4:13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings,...

“The RAPTURE of The Church” (07/05/23)Introduction:Our Blessed Hope….I Corinthians15:51-52  Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall notall sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 ina moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raisedimperishable, and we shall be changed. Revelation 1:1-3  The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show tohis servants[a] the thingsthat must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servantJohn, 2 who bore witness to the word ofGod and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud thewords of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what iswritten in it, for the time is near.Revelation22:7 “And behold, I am comingsoon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of thisbook.”Titus 2:12-13training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to liveself-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, theappearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, ButThere Is A Problem….II Peter 2:1-3Butfalse prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be falseteachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, evendenying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.2 And many will follow their sensuality, andbecause of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3 Andin their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation fromlong ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.Matt. 24:11 And many false prophets will arise and lead manyastray.Matt 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shallshew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.ACTS 20:29-30 Iknow that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparingthe flock; 30 and from among your ownselves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples afterthem. COL. 2:88 Seeto it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, accordingto human tradition, according to the elemental spirits[a] of theworld, and not according to Christ.II Thess.2:3-12,I Tim. 4:1-3,II Tim. 3:1-9,II Tim.4:3,I John 4:1ScripturalDefinition of the ‘Rapture’ from Jamie...

EPH. 5:8-10 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to *discern what is **acceptable to the Lord.* to prove, discern, examine, see it is worthy, approve**EUARESTOS (U–rr–es—tos) accepted, well pleasing, fully agreeable1.)KNOW Whose You ARE & Where you LIVEBlessed, be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing, in the heavenlies, in Christ, 4 According as he made choice of us, in him, before the founding of a world, that we might be holy and blameless in his presence; in love, 5 marking us out beforehand unto sonship, through Jesus Christ, for himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 Unto the praise of the glory of his **favour **wherewith he favoured us in the Beloved One,–– 7 In whom we have the redemption through his blood, the remission of our offences, according to the riches of his favour, 8 which he made to superabound towards us; in all wisdom and prudence, 9 making known to us the sacred secret of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him,2.) KNOW The Correct TimeII Cor. 6:1-2 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says,“In a favorable time( a time accepted) I listened to you,(Isaiah 49:6-10)    and in a day of salvation I have helped you.”Behold, now is the *favorable time(accepted time); behold, now is the day of salvation.* same meaning— in an even STRONGER sense…”A VERY Acceptable Time”EPH. 5:16,17 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil…Be not unwise but understand what the will of the Lord Is I Chron. 12:32…The tribe of Issachar had  understanding of what Isr. should do    ISAIAH 61:1-3  The Spirit of the Lord Is Upon Me because the Lord has anointed meto bring good news to the poor;[a]    he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,    and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;[b]2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's...

Romans 7 To Sin or NOT to sin that is the choice!verses 1 for those that KNOW the LAW ...take the 'Spiritual Bar Exam' ...II Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.verses2-6..The Metaphor of Marriage showing us the Old & New Covenantverses 7-13..The LAW exposes sin & is used to discourage usverses 14-24..Paul's own experience of frustration attempting to LIVE under the Law & how that made him feel verse 25 However there is ANOTHER way...see Romans 8

Feeling exhausted, cynical, or overburdened in your ministry? There is hope… We suffer burnout because we overwork ourselves. We suffer burnout when we experience disappointment, betrayal, and rejection. We suffer burnout as we fall short of our own expectations.  No one who dares venture great things escapes burnout symptoms. But we don’t have to succumb to burnout or let it destroy our ministry calling. When I feel the pressure of where I must be next, I am learning to capture myself in this day and try to give God my tomorrow. When I sense that someone needs ministry from me, I do not assume that I was preordained to be their answer, just the servant who points them to the One who is the answer. I am learning to reset my expectations upon miracles, signs, and wonders according to God’s good pleasure. I am learning that most healing is a process, not a destination. Most of all, I have been learning that God is a good Father – not a slave master. He is the patient, loving Abba who sees me as His beloved child. Whether you recognize that you are approaching burnout, have reached it, or simply want to learn how to establish healthy life habits to avoid letting it impact your ministry, this book is for you. A retired Pastor of 25 years, a retired Chaplain with 33 years of military service including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Dr. Chris Bassett also spent ten years as a Police Chaplain and 15 years as a Sheriff’s Deputy, Detective, and Master Police Officer. He knows a little something about ministry burnout. He published a study on First Responder Chaplains and Burnout (the passion point for this book) and is a master trainer in suicide intervention. Dr. Bassett is the founder and president of 4 th Dimension Ministries, a ministry dedicated to helping people see themselves and others as God sees them. 4thDimensionMinistries.org

Psalm 2 The Messiah’s Triumph and Kingdom 2 Why do the [a]nations [b]rage, And the people plot(imagine) a [c]vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed,[d]saying, 3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us.” 4 He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision. 5 Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure: 6 “Yet I have [e]set My King [f]On My holy hill of Zion.” 7 “I will declare the [g]decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. 8 Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession. 9 You shall [h]break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ ” 10 Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling. 12 [i]Kiss the Son, lest [j]He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him. Psalm 2 can be described as “Four Distinct Voices of Personification Speaking” The Resistance of the Nations to YHWH & His Anointed (Vs. 1-3) YHWH Laughing Mockingly at the Nations Futile Resistance To Him & Responding that He Has His Own King To Exalt(Vs. 4-6) Jesus , God’s Anointed King Declares Himself To The Nations(Vs. 7-9) The Psalmist exhorts Leaders of The Nations They must Worship & Reverence The Lord & His Son lest they incur His Righteous Anger (Vs. 10-12)   PSALM 2:2-3 2 Why do the [a]nations [b]rage, And the people plot(imagine) a [c]vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed,[d]saying, 3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us.”            The Resistance of the Nations to YHWH & His Anointed (Vs. 1-3) Vs. 1) “Why do the Nations rage”(To tumultuously assemble)…..               Ps. 46:6, Lk. 18:32, Acts 4:25,Acts 17:5,Lk.21:25 “Plot/Imagine” a vain thing…             Ge. 6:5-7   5 Then [a]the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and             that...

Pastors, Abba’s Loving Shepherds with Steve & Tina McCorkle SHOW NOTES: 09/23/22 Brief testimonies shared by Pastors Steve & Tina….How both came to know Jesus & over the years through a Home fellowship how the ‘First Fruits Revolution Church’ was officially established in 2012 How The Name of The church,”First Fruits Revolution” was chosen  & the significance of that name The focus, vision, & primary ministry of First Fruits Church that makes them unique in God’s Kingdom Discussion of what the Office & role of a True Pastor in the Church should be today TWO PILLARS of a God-centered Church : Community/fellowship & Corporate worship, & why one cannot  grow properly in Christ as a ‘Spiritual Lone Ranger’ Closing Prayer Contact Information For Pastors Steve & Tina McCorkle:   https://firstfruitsrevolutionministries.com First Fruits Revolution Ministries Address: 732 Ryan Ave. Sumner, WA. 98390…Phone: 253-258 7373 Tuesday Prayer Meeting 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Tuesday Food Outreach 12:15 PM at The Well Fellowship-  702 Kincaid Ave. Tuesday Evening 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM FFRM The School Of Transformation Saturday Worship Service 6:30 PM Come Visit Us We are back in the building at our regularly scheduled times above! Welcome First Fruits Revolution welcomes you to experience God’s presence in a fresh new way. We are a people, hungry for the Lord and desiring the body of Christ to be released to function in the gifts of the Holy Spirit ( 1Cor. 12-14)  as well as functioning  as a 5 fold ministry team (Eph. 4:11-13).  We train people to hear Gods voice.  God is speaking to us all the time. He is speaking through times and seasons. God continues to speak through His word and by His spirit daily. We have access to the Father through Jesus his son.  If you are free on Saturday nights, come and join us in worship for times of refreshing, prophetic ministry and instruction from the word. Our Mission Bringing Heaven to Earth though passionate worship- to bring forth teachings that bring insight and understanding- to give blessings for each individual through the prophetic word and releasing them into their destiny- to bring healing to the body and emotions-all these coming  by the Holy Spirit and the word of God (Bible). We are raising up revivalist here in the Northwest.  First Fruits Revolution has an excellent leadership team.  

PSALMS CLASS…………………………………09/19/2022 Psalms 1 & 2 PSALMS 1 (Continued)……. Vs. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the [c]rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. “Like A Tree” This Metaphor speaks of stability, Strength, Longevity ( See California Redwoods, some trees 4000 years old)..also being immoveable…a tree is never easily moved/uprooted…Also as  WELL as FRUITFULNESS This is a picture of stable, immoveable, persistent , FRUITFUL …Lasting eternal SAINTS….Because they are so strong In God They also offer protection/security for others Song..”I shall not be, I shall not be Moved….just like a tree planted by the waters, I shall not be moved” Ps. 15:5 He who does not put out his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent He who does these things shall never be moved. Ps. 46:5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be [b]moved; God shall help her, just [c]at the break of dawn.(city/ house of God) Matt15:13 But He answered and said, “Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. “PLANTED” This is a tree, that God PLANTED, This shows God’s nurturing care & cultivation of this specific Tree. God did this intentionally, this is not just any wild tree or bush “By” literally ‘on’ or ‘over’..planted right OVER water like an oasis, a tree of righteousness We are to Be  right in The Water (SPIRIT) of God ..Ro. 8:9, Gal. 5:16, 25;Eph. 2:22 “RIVERS” Plural in the Hebrew…could be canal or channels, has the idea of a ‘DIVIDE’…shows cultivation…irrigation ( we work with Abba to irrigate)…Trees like willow trees ‘hunt’ for water with their root…A Garden of EDEN experience “RIVERS”…shows a Free-flowing Life in God..Jn.7:37-39 out of ones belly RIVERS of Living water shall flow…A CONTINUAL source of life Giving Water provided(joel 2:23) Rev. 7:7 For the Lamb at the center of the throne     will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’[a]     ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’[b Jn. 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. II Peter 2:17 wells without water God will keep the woman/man who delights & meditates In Him flowing in His Spirit “That brings forth its fruit in its season,” …Times & ‘SEASONS” ( ECC. 3) of Fruitfulness…Wonderful & healthy fruit is brought forth, in correct season & order We get ‘rooted’  to provide good fruit as we ABIDE in Abba…Gal. 5:22,23 … Jn. 15:4-5 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Jn. 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. Gal. 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. A natural process to produce FRUIT in Abba’s season

PSALMS CLASS                                                                                     09/12/22 Why Psalm 1 & 2 Are An Introduction to ALL The Psalms: There are no opening Inscriptions to either them ( 2 of 3 w/o) The MSS ran all Psalms together, no chapter breaks, so considered as ONE chpt. Psalm 2 like Ps. 1 is credited to David & both seem to flow together             Acts 4:25 who [a]by the mouth of Your servant David have said: Why did the nations          rage & the people plot vain things Acts 13:33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. ( see Ps. 2:7--the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.) BOTH Psalms 1 & 2 contain the general content & tenor of ALL PSALMS Comparisons/Contrasts of PSALM 1 & 2: 1 focused on Individual/Ps. 2 focused on nations BOTH Ps. Contrast wicked vs. Righteous…Ps. 1 Right. Man /wicked man & Ps. 2 Right ntns./wicked ntns. Also in same way Blessing is contrasted to cursing, as individuals/ntns. The right. Man/ntns. do such & become such & such…The wicked man/ntns. Do such & such & become such & such BOTH Psalms show the FAITHFULNESS of God Individually/nationally..Blessing & Judgment are shown to be the clear, direct & OVERIDING Themes BOTH Psalms show the INDISSOLUBLE connection between righteousness & Blessings vs. Wickedness & Cursings BOTH Psalms also show the BLESSING/Non Blessing of a Fulfilled/Unfullfilled Covenant by Yahweh Indiv./ntly. KEYNOTE: The Blessing of Following God & God’s Faithfulness Towards UsJ NOTE:The Psalms are an open hearted expression of people attempting to follow God, It takes a Spiritual Revelation to Walk with God! THE successful NATION follows GOD PSALMS 1 Psalm 1 contrasts the END of one who LOVES God’s LAW to the END of one who is Ungodly Deut. 11:26-28 26 “Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse: 27 the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you today; 28 and the curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside from the way which I command you today, to go after other gods which you have not known. Joshua 1:8 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you[a] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. God never did away With the LAW when the New Covenant of GRACE was ushered in through Jesus sacrifice….THE LAW is GOOD &  to be followed The PSALMS testify to that…It’s just that under the covenant of Grace we appropriate/apply the Law in a NEW WAY!:-) The Psalms are a Yeah  & AMEN to The Pentateuch PSALMS 1 1Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the [a]ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he [b]meditates day and night. Vs. 1) BLESSED Is The Man….. STOP RIGHT HERE!!??......And take a ‘SELAH” Moment!!...This is one of those words in the...