"THE ARK OF HIS TESTAMENT" - PART 2
PRAISE THE LORD PEOPLE OF GOD! I hope and pray that you are enjoying these teachings. I pray that you desire to mature into the things of GOD. We must grow up spiritually in GOD. We cannot stay immature in the things of GOD. There are no more excuses for GOD’S people being ‘spiritual babies’ in GOD. JESUS is COMING SOON! We must accept HIS TRUTH now. We must say yes to HIS WILL and HIS WAY. JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY for mankind! JESUS is GOD. JESUS is THE ALMIGHTY. JESUS is THE LORD. JESUS is THE KING OF KINGS. JESUS IS THE LEADER AND COMMANDER OF THE KINGS OF THE EAST. JESUS IS THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA! JESUS IS THE FIRST AND THE LAST. If you are not convinced, hurry up and be convinced about JESUS. The 1st RESURRECTION is right around the corner. PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR THE COMING OF THE LORD!
We are teaching about JESUS and the Ark of HIS TESTAMENT. The Ark of the Covenant is inside of JESUS TEMPLE; HIS BODY...JESUS IS THE ARK OF THE COVENANT. Let’s move forward in the things of GOD. JESUS Opened up HIMSELF for us to see the Ark of the Covenant. [Revelation 11:19]. JESUS wants HIS SAINTS to See HIS TESTAMENT...JESUS wants us to see HIS WILL...HE has opened up HIMSELF so that we can see that HE IS OUR HOLY TEMPLE; and we must Worship HIM in Spirit and in Truth. Don’t limit JESUS to a building made with man’s hand... Why? Because JESUS is THE TEMPLE... Grab hold to this Truth. Let us take a look at Testament in the Greek:
Strong’s Number 1248: Greek Word: Diakonia: [dee-ak-on-ee-ah]: Attendance as a servant; Aid; Service(especially of the Christian Teacher or Diaconate); Ministry; Ministering; Ministration; Office.
The Ark of JESUS Testament is to attend to HIS servants. HE will come to their Aid. Please check out this verse: Hebrews 2:18: ‘For in that HE [JESUS] HIMSELF hath suffered being Tempted, HE is able to Succour [or Aid] them that are tempted.’
JESUS was tempted in all points like we are being tempted yet without sin; and HE will Aid us when we are going through our Hour of Temptation. JESUS is the Ark of Safety for HIS BODY, and HE will come to our Aid when we are trouble and when we are tempted; so that we can walk in victory through JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. Saints, do you see this truth? JESUS was made like unto HIS BRETHREN, that HE might be a Merciful and Faithful High Priest in things pertaining to GOD, to make Reconciliation for the sins of the people. [Hebrews 2:17]. JESUS is our High Priest to make Reconciliation for us. And guess what? JESUS gave us part of HIS TESTAMENT: I.E. HIS MINISTRY. Let’s see what the WORD says about HIS MINISTRY.
Please take a look at II CORINTHIANS 5:18, 19:
‘And all things are of GOD, who hath Reconciled us to Himself by JESUS CHRIST, and hath given to Us the Ministry of Reconciliation.’
The Apostles of JESUS CHRIST was given the Ministry of Reconciliation. The Prophets of JESUS CHRIST were given the Ministry of Reconciliation. The Teachers of JESUS CHRIST were given the Ministry of Reconciliation. The Evangelists of JESUS CHRIST were given the Ministry of Reconciliation. And the Pastors of JESUS CHRIST were given the Ministry of Reconciliation. HE has called Us to serve mankind by HIS SPIRIT, and to Reconcile men and women back to CHRIST. The Ark of JESUS TESTAMENT is Ministry. JESUS has come down to earth to reconcile Men and Women back to FATHER GOD; and HE has called us, HIS SERVANTS to the Ministry of Reconciliation. We are not done. Please take a look at verse 19.
‘To wit, that GOD was in CHRIST, Reconciling the World unto HIMSELF, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto Us the WORD of RECONCILIATION.’
This is the ARK of JESUS TESTAMENT. HE has given US, his CHURCH, the WORD OF RECONCILIATION. Please hear the WORD of RECONCILIATION: Now then WE are AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, as though GOD did beseech you by Us: we pray you in CHRIST STEAD, BE YE RECONCILED TO GOD. BE YE RECONCILED TO GOD. For HE hath made HIM to be SIN for US, who KNEW NO SIN; that we might be MADE the RIGHTEOUSNESS of GOD in HIM. [II CORINTHIANS 5:20,21].
This is the ARK of JESUS TESTAMENT: HE COMES TO OUR AID WHEN WE ARE TEMPTED; and HE has given HIS APOSTLES, HIS PROPHETS, HIS EVANGELISTS, and HIS PASTORS AND HIS TEACHERS THE WORD OF RECONCILIATION.
GROW IN GRACE AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST.
IRA LEE KIRKWOOD JR.
