These are the notes for the series on Knowing God, Part 3.
2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, (NKJV)
2 Corinthians 10:4 We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. (NLT)
The real enemy is made up of thought patterns that we have in our heads, programmed by this fallen world or the devil.
The Word pulls down STRONGHOLDS by casting down human reasoning and false ideas, exchanging these with the thoughts of God.
2. Knowing the Truth
John 8:31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (NKJV)
If we never recognise that there is something better, we will never enjoy freedom.
Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you 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. (NKJV)
God is SERIOUS about this. We need to take what we learn here home and study them, meditate on them, consider carefully what was taught, if the scriptures are true, check them for yourselves.
“Depart from your mouth” – speaking the Word is a big part of meditation.
Your mind cannot be devoid of a thought – capture the essence of the verses and toss them around in your head.
Deuteronomy 11:18 “Therefore you shall lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.19 You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.
20 And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, 21 that your days and the days of your children may be multiplied in the land of which the Lord swore to your fathers to give them, like the days of the heavens above the earth. (NKJV)
All the time, all day, remember to think about the Word and talk about it, especially with your children. This is so important.
Luke 4:4 But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’ ” (NKJV)
Jesus said this in the face of temptation.
Luke 11:28 But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (NKJV)
Keep here does not have the same meaning as keeping the law, simply observing and keeping within it. Keep has the flavour of guarding, keeping an eye on, keep watch of.
3. Set Free…
Daniel 11:32 (b) … but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. (NKJV)
If we don’t think we are carrying out great exploits yet, then it is a good reminder to KNOW GOD in His Word. Read about His ways and learn to trust that these are true through meditation.
Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. (NKJV)
Every truth we discuss in the next few weeks must go through the same treatment for it to work.
Be blessed!
Chris
P.S. If this blesses you, do write me a comment and let me know!
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