BIBLE IN A YEAR: Lev 14-16
THE KING DIED
MEMORIZE: "No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself, I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father" (John 10:18)
READ: John 10:7-18
The King died. What could be responsible for the death of any king? It could be as a result of old age, illness, accident, assassination, etc. Talking of the King of kings, is it possible for Him to die by sickness? It is impossible because He is life personified. Any germ, bacterium or virus causing sickness and disease that mistakenly touches His body dies instantly. All through His 33 years on earth, there was no record that He was sick for once. He could never have been. Could He die of old age? Hebrews 1:8-12 says His years do not fail because He is the Ancient of Days, hence He cannot die of old age. He is called the I Am that I Am because His existence is not determined or affected by fleeting moments, seasons, and years. He is ever constant, operating from dateless past to a dateless future (Exodus 3:13-14).
Can the King of kings die by accident? The disciples thought so. In Luke 8:2225, when their ship was becoming filled with water, they were all panic stricken, thinking the end had come for them and Jesus, who was fast asleep. It was then they realized that all elemental forces were at His beck and call. He knows tomorrow, hence nothing takes Him by surprise. Can the King die through assassination or murder? Before His ministry was over, there were several plots to kill Him. The Herodian council met. Hired assassins were sent after Him, but He either withdrew Himself or walked through them unnoticed (Matthew 12:14-15). He knew their thoughts before hand, hence could never be a victim of assassins. If you have Him in you, assassins and evil plotters will fail over your life. Sickness cannot kill you. Old age will not be responsible for your death. You will only go when He says it is time to come home. I rebuke the spirit of death sent against you and return it to sender.
What was therefore responsible for the death of the King of kings? He died only because He allowed Himself to be killed. In John 10:17-18, although no man could take the life of Jesus Christ, yet at the end of His ministry, He voluntarily laid it down. When Peter tried to resist His arrest, He told him not to bother because by His side were some legions of angels that could wipe out the entire human race in a day. He asked them to spectate because His time to die had come. You shall not die before your appointed time. All plans to take your life will add to it. Draw close to Him and maintain a glorious relationship with Him.
ACTIONPOINT
Ask the Lord to help with preparations for the Holy Ghost Congress, as well as for travelling mercies for all participants.
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The Household of Faith
The Household of Faith, a ministry of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), was established in Chicago, Illinois in 2004.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
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The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
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