A DAY OF PRAYER’s Morning Bible Study

Ephesians | Chapter 2:1-13 Pt. I (You have been Set Free)

Episode 601 ~ The Lord Jesus Christ was the sacrifice that redeemed us from death, sin, and the curse. We have the choice to return to our inheritance to turn back to the Lord, to come back to what He has for us, or we can choose to remain a slave to sin. 

Ephesians | Chapter 2:1-13 Pt. II (Stop Sinning; then Blaming God)

Episode 602 ~ People blame the Lord all the time, which is then why we need to forgive the Lord; as well as ask for forgiveness. Not because He's done anything wrong, but because your heart is, or was, against Him. If you can be honest before your Lord and Savior; be honest with yourself about you. Now you have power to rule over those situations and go, I was upset with you Lord, I'm sorry; You didn't do anything wrong. That is forgiveness; and let it go.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:1-13 Pt. III (Letting the Lord Direct Your Steps)

Episode 603 ~ Jesus wasn't just perfect because He wanted to be he was perfect because he listened to God. And the Lord is perfect.  Jesus, even though He is God, still had to listen to the Holy Spirit to maintain and walk the course that had been set before Him in His earthly ministry. As The Lord is Our God, let's allow the Lord to guide our steps and direct us on how to do the things He has predestined for each one to do. 

Ephesians | Chapter 2:1-13 Pt. IV (Growing in Faith as we Fulfill His Plan on Earth)

Episode 604 ~ The Lord's given each one of us a role. He's given each of each of you are role and a part in what He's doing on this earth. There is much work to be done for the kingdom. So, seek the Lord on what is your role; and then, how to fulfill it. You can't fulfill it on your own. You have to ask him how you go about doing that. Also, seek the Lord get his guidance, wisdom, instruction, and knowledge. He'll give you the understanding that you need, He will direct your steps; and use that to grow your Faith.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:14-22 Pt. I (Enforce & Occupy)

Episode 605 ~ The Lord has broken down the wall or barrier that would attempt to prevent you from being in Him. You've been given legal ground, and standing, and authority in the Name of the Lord. You have already received rights and benefits and blessings. Being Kingdom heirs and Kingdom citizens, you get to choose or remember to enforce the rights that we (you) have; not taking it by self vengeance or violence, but by going to using our words to be consistent with what God's Word says, in our prayer line, to petition the Kingdom on our own behalf when our rights are being violated and to bind into loose to bind the adversary and can and lose the Holy Spirit to come into the situation and help on our behalf. We have to speak up and say something when our rights are attempting to be violated.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:14-22 Pt. II (The Lord’s Plan of Reuniting the Heavenly Community)

Episode 606 ~ Even now, there has been religious understanding based on the for some that traditional law of Moses and others in just understanding certain ideas and concepts. The Lord is talking about something different that's even higher than all of this. That is not about Jew or Gentile. That's neither here nor there to the Lord. This is about God's spiritual plan, that He is reuniting the heavenly community, all back into one.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:14-22 Pt. III (Being in One Accord)

Episode 607 ~ Look at all the amazing things that happened when the people of God are in one accord, of one mind, and one body moving together. Whether that was battles and warfare in the Old Testament, or in the Acts in the New Testament. If I'm bringing my gifts and my skill sets, walking in in the fullness of what the plan of course the Lord has for me; yes, that benefits me, but it also benefits everyone else around me. So if everyone in the Body of Christ is is approaching Him the same way, not for glory and honor for themselves, but to glorify and magnify the Lord in their life; and if everyone has that same heart and mindset towards the Lord. If everyone was in one accord then the Body of the Lord will do amazing things and exploits; and greater things than even what the apostles did.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:1-13 Pt. I (Understanding God’s Plan & Agenda)

Episode 608 ~ Here's the process that God is using, and the natural process that He already used, to aid in His spiritual agenda. His spiritual plan and work that He's doing. A key where the Apostle Paul keeps repeating was that this is the mystery for ages, not the mystery that suddenly developed, the mystery was there the whole time; that is only now being revealed. And, the Lord  is not trying to hide anything; He has nothing to hide. But, when we're willing and able to understand it, then He's able to reveal it.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:1-13 Pt. II (Willingness & Positioning)

Episode 609 ~ We have to not just be willing, but along with that willingness, be diligent to accept, receive, and then apply all the other things that help position us; and, prepare us for the mysteries, the deeper things that need to be revealed to fulfill the destiny track for our life.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:1-13 Pt. III (His Knowledge; for our betterment & His Glory

Episode 610 ~ As the Lord shares with us His Word, He's not going to violate His own standard of what love is; He's not giving it for an opportunity to boast. He's not giving it for an opportunity to parade ourselves naturally. He's not giving it for disruption or behaving rudely, or to try lording it over anyone else; but, it's for the betterment of His Body. The Lord loves to deal with the individual. And, as He deals with the individual, He deals with the collective. Because, once He gets me in line, and then you in line, and then over there in line, and so on and so forth; then we will be walking harmoniously in our place as we yield and submit to the Lord our God, and obedience from love. And, also bestow that love to our neighbors as ourself.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:14-21 Pt. I (The Whole Family in Heaven and Earth)

Episode 611 ~ Here continues distinguishing that theme that Paul has been talking about, and the encouragement and maturity that he's trying to cultivate and help bring about by sharing the revelation with the mysteries that he has learned from Holy Spirit; so that we can grow and mature. This it's not about human flesh and blood, separating people groups and thinking about it and just merely life in natural terms; but it is considering an understanding and perceiving that God is talking about his heavenly family, being separated from the devils family. And in that is where we have our identity - we are in God's family. Not a Jew in God's family, not an American and God's family, not a Persian and God's family. But no, I'm God's family because I believe in Jesus Christ, a joint heir with Christ. And the differences that God has granted us and blessed us with are merely ornaments, because God is a creative God. And, He enjoys variety in the beauty that He's bestowed in and upon each of us. So as Paul is telling us to grow up, come up higher. Look at this from being seated in Heavenly places and receive the understanding that is being imparted by God in this mystery; then take your rightful place and grow with him and enjoy life from that perspective. So that we are actually free and able to communicate, commune, and fellowship with our Lord and the fullness of the Godhead accurately - as He designed and intended.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:14-21 Pt. II (Refinement Occurs During Tribulation)

Episode 612 ~ Understand the point and purpose of the refining, ultimately is to make us more like Christ; removing those things, those impurities from our life, that take away from the Lord's nature, character, and attributes working in and through us - where we become conformed to His image.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:14-21 Pt. III (Knowing the Lord Fully)

Episode 613 ~ God is always good. And so, it's not us who sets the course it's God who sets it. So, we should be hold Him as He is, and honor Him with the truth and the honor that's due Him. Which is sin, and that prevents us from fully knowing Him; because, then you're retaining a misperception or misunderstanding about the Lord. And, His nature, character, and attributes. But more importantly, how much the Lord truly loves you; and how He feels about you.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:14-21 Pt. IV (Truly Understanding God’s Love in & towards Us)

Episode 614 ~ If we don't understand the Lord's love; how much He truly loves us and all the ways he expresses and demonstrates that towards us, It makes it difficult for us to walk together with Him. How can two walk together unless they agree? I have to allow the Lord to teach me and show me those things, with a willingness to understand His heart towards me. 

Ephesians | Chapter 4:1-6 Pt. I (The Love of God’s Impact on Unity)

Episode 615 ~ The Apostle Paul, is encouraging and even admonishing others, to latch on to the Lord in full; to truly understand his love for them, and how there is room for everyone in His Kingdom; not just a select few. Everyone has the opportunity to come into alignment, and function, and thrive as a family in Unity; with everyone working towards the common goal - which is accomplishing the Lord's playing here on the earth; so that everyone has the opportunity to reenter the Heavenly Community.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:1-6 Pt. II (Walking Worthy of the Calling of the Lord)

Episode 616 ~ The Apostle Paul is writing about walking inside of what the Lord has for us; meaning that there are many people who are called to do something but there are a few people who are actually willing to set aside their own desires or their own thoughts and go do what the Lord's wants in His plan. Will you choose to be united and in one accord with the Lord; or in opposition to Him? 

Ephesians | Chapter 4:7-16 Pt. I (The Purpose of the Gifts is for God’s Glory)

Episode 617 ~ The Lord has not only given each person gifts to be used for the equipping of the each member of the Body of Christ; He has also given us a structure for the gifts and offices to function for His Glory. 

Ephesians | Chapter 4:7-16 Pt. II (Unity in His Body as Brothers and Sisters in Christ)

Episode 618 ~ For the Body of Christ to truly function as the Lord designed and intended; we, as His Children, must renew our mind; realizing that we are peers or equals, with each member being submitted to and conformed to the image of Christ in us - the Hope of Glory. 

Ephesians | Chapter 4:7-16 Pt. III (Servanthood as Directed by Holy Spirit)

Episode 619 ~ The Lord chose to outline and to do things that He did while on the Earth, was because we're supposed to be servants of the Lord. We're gonna serve Him in the heavenly community when we are reunited with Him. Yes, there'll be celebration; but we're still going to be continuing to work with the Lord and doing whatever it is that He has for us to do. So while we're here, in addition to being a choosing ground to determine whether you're going to follow the Lord or not, it's also a training ground. So for those that chose and choose to follow the Lord, we're now being trained in the things of God; so that we're fully prepared and equipped to operate in the Heavenly Community when we get back there. 

Ephesians | Chapter 4:17-32 Pt. I (Being Perfect like Our Heavenly Father)

Episode 620 ~ Many churches congregations within the body of Christ have kind of looked at Ephesians four (4) as, as the epitome what we should all strive to be. But, what do we see in the  Ephesians four (4) church? We see Christ in this; our pattern and example. All these negative things were not found in Him; they weren't even mentioned as part of Him. He was pure, without spot, wrinkle, or blemish. He was the sinless sacrificial lamb. Isn't that how we're supposed to be?

Ephesians | Chapter 4:17-32 Pt. II (Are You Grieving the Holy Spirit?)

Episode 621 ~ The Word of God is the mirror being held up so we can examine ourself. You get a glimpse into what God is trying to do, where His heart is, and what He's working on; and revelation concerning why He's putting things in specific locations. And, we get to learn how the Lord wants me to cooperate. But if I don't bring myself as a living sacrifice, letting the Lord purify and remove anything that creates defilement for me; and if I don't willingly participate with Him, I can't ever hope to get to the place of being a pure vessel. Or, even be one that someone could pour into; because I resist the Truth. Knowing full well that the Truth is and resisting it is what grieves Holy Spirit.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:17-32 Pt. III (Uprooting What Doesn’t Reflect the Lord in Your Life)

Episode 622 ~ We must come to an understanding that everything we say or do, is being done to the Lord. Even when we're speaking with, or doing something to/for, someone. So, have we chosen to say the words and do the actions commanded by our Heavenly Father? Or, have we chosen to speak and act with corrupt and unloving words? Those things that don't reflect the Lord in our life, that He has no part in because those things are not found in Him, must be uprooted from our life; in order to further develop our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:17-32 Pt. IV (Growing & Maturing in the Lord)

Episode 623 ~ Throughout all of Scripture, whether it was His disciples or was His body; and in every generation, The Lord had an expectation that they would grow and mature in Him the things of Him. The Lord is no different today; having the same desire and expectation concerning you. 

Ephesians | Chapter 5:1-7 Pt. I (Being Children of God; Walking in Love)

Episode 624 ~ We need to imitate the Lord. Be conformed to His image; exhibit His nature, His character, and His attributes. Walk as He walked, talk as He talked, do what He did; and He said even greater things that you will do. It's not a replacement or substitute for the Lord. You cannot ever replace the Lord, but we should grow and become like our Master; our Lord and Savior.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:1-7 Pt. II (Going Deeper in Your Relationship with the Lord)

Episode 625 ~ Allow Holy Spirit to highlight those things in your life that are preventing you from going deeper with Him. Allow the Lordim to bring you to new deeper levels of Himself, your relationship, and your walk with Him.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:1-7 Pt. III (Having a Heart to Be Like Christ)

Episode 626 ~ Do you value the Lord; placing Him in a greater place of importance above anything, everything, and everyone else in your life? Because if something or someone else has that place, then that's where you're going to speak out of; or from. Our Lord and Savior placed His Heavenly Father in such high esteem, and regard, and in honor; exemplifying His wisdom beyond anything else, that during His earthly ministry, it [Divine Wisdom] came across in every area and aspect of life and Godliness.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:1-7 Pt. IV (A Peculiar People, God’s Treasured Possession)

Episode 627 ~ If we are to truly be a people that are God's treasured Possession, then we must meet the condition - God is our God; and We are His people. The choice must be made for the Lord, to obey His voice and keep His Covenant; which is His will His plan, His purpose, and the Destiny track that He has for you and your life. This is what has been required for every person and every generation that's every been on the face of the Earth; and it is no different for us today. 

Ephesians | Chapter 5:8-14 Pt. I (Walking as Children of Light)

Episode 628 ~ The Word of God is the greatest instruction manual for every aspect of life. We are learning a twofold lesson; what we as Believers should no longer be doing, because we are the Lord's. While also being taught what actions to go and do; those things which should be prevalent in our life, because we demonstrate the Light of Jesus the Christ in us.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:8-14 Pt. II (Continuing Your Progression in the Lord)

Episode 629 ~ Finding out what is acceptable to the Lord, denotes activeness, a continuation, and a progression. Similarly, twe come into the world in infancy of basic faith, in feeble existence; however, designed to progress and grow as time goes on and exercise happens and as learning happens. So we become mature and steadfast men and women of Faith in the Lord. 

Ephesians | Chapter 5:8-14 Pt. III (The Light Manifested In & Through Us)

Episode 630 ~ Walking in the Wisdom of God, with His Light shining in and through us is about bringing the Glory of God into every situation and circumstance. In Jesus' earthly ministry, no matter the situation or circumstance the Glory of the Lord shone through in everything that He said and did. With that came peace, great and mighty miracles, guidance, and direction; which is exactly how we are called to function. 

Ephesians | Chapter 5:15-21 Pt. I (Getting to the Work of the Kingdom)

Episode 631 ~ We have been called to action by the Lord! It's time to put things into action; because, you have been given enough information and now this is not a foreign subject. You can't say I didn't know. So get to work and don't delay on getting to work. There's a sense of urgency, not panic and not rush, but let's move on this to go; as it's time to go forward into what God has already placed in front of us.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:15-21 Pt. II (Sin Dulls Your Senses)

Episode 632 ~ When we indulge in sin, even for a small amount of time or whether you choose to  continue to practice them; that brings impairs our spiritual and natural senses, so when we were once able to tell this is right and this is wrong now becomes blurry. Not that God is stingy, and its not that what He said suddenly becomes wrong; our perception of it [Sin] are standing and processing information being presented to us is now subdued.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:15-21 Pt. III (Guarding & Governing in His Wisdom)

Episode 633 ~ We are calling attention to Guard and Govern because that's the assignment the Lord gave us. First given through Adam, but we still have this commandment and role today; as the Lord stated to occupy until He returns. And I have to guard by being on the alert, and govern or enforce the laws and rules of the kingdom of God as His ambassador; functioning with and in His Wisdom as He leads us through Holy Spirit. 

Ephesians | Chapter 5:22-33 Pt. I (The Lord and His Bride)

Episode  634 ~ The Lord considers us [His Bride] equal or joint heirs; without us having to attempt grasping for and trying to snatch this for ourselves. That would be out of alignment and create discord in that relationship. But, let's look and understand the Lord's love towards His Bride; which is demonstrated in how He treats us, purifying us with the water of His Word.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:22-33 Pt. II (What’s the Condition of the Bride’s Heart?)

Episode 635 ~ The Lord stated plainly, that our treasure, or what we truly desire, is where our heart is; it is what we are actually longing for. Have we, as the Bride of Christ, cleaned our heart and purified ourself for our Bridegroom? Or have we [The Bride of Christ] only put on a facade, attempting to deceive the Lord, by making only the outside of the cup or vessel beautiful?  

Ephesians | Chapter 5:22-33 Pt. III (Partaking in the Pattern & Standard set in Christ)

Episode 636 ~ As we prepare ourselves to be the people of the Lord, the Bride of Christ, let's not forget that we get to partake in demonstrating the pattern already set forth in Christ - And that is coming in the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. 

Ephesians | Chapter 6:1-9 Pt. I (Honoring Our Parents & Those in Authority over Us)

Episode 637 ~ Everything should be done as unto the Lord; demonstrating our love for Him through our obedience to Him. If we are not obedient, but it demonstrates rebellion when the Lord's children attempt to dictate the family structure; to usurp the Headship of the household in order to be served by attempting to reposition themself as the one in charge. Every member of the Household is required to be submitted to the Lord (The Head of the Household); saying and doing what He says to say and do. 

Ephesians | Chapter 6:1-9 Pt. II (Being a Bondservant to the Lord)

Episode 638 ~ The Apostle Paul frequently wrote in his letters (epistles) about how he is a bondservant of Christ; sometimes, even before mentioning his Apostleship given by the Will of God. He [Paul] was acknowledging how he'd willingly and wittingly made the choice to be a slave for the Lord; which is where Paul found his freedom, and continued to instruct many on what's required in being a bondservant of the Lord. Which is exactly what we observe in Jesus the Christ; our pattern and example.

Ephesians | Chapter 6:10-20 Pt. II (Examining Ourself; Dealing with the Internal then External)

Episode 640 ~ When examining ourself before the Lord, it is vital that we look at those things within our heart that don't reflect His character, nature, and attributes. This must be done before we address the external, or outside factors seeking to cause us to stumble. 

Ephesians | Chapter 6:10-20 Pt. II (Divine Order in putting on the Armor of God)

Episode 641 ~ The Lord always has order to everything He does. Let's learn more about His Divine Order in putting on the Armor of God, so we can truly understand what it means to put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 13:14).

Ephesians | Chapter 6:21-24 Pt. I (Love Demonstrated Continually)

Episode 642 ~ Even in the Apostle Paul's closing statements to the Ephesians, he demonstrates how to operate in the Love of God in many different ways. Let's dive into this, so we can learn and apply these additional demonstrations of love towards the Lord and His Creation (People).

Ephesians | Study Wrap-up

Episode 643 ~ Join us as we conclude this study of Ephesians; sharing some of the things that stood out as the Lord ministered, and providing insight into what the Lord is commanding us to do next. 
We will begin a study of the Epistle (Letter) to the Hebrews on 9/11/2023. 

Hebrews | Chapter 1:1-4 (Introduction & Revelation of Jesus)

Episode 644 ~ In the the Epistle (Letter) to the Hebrews, the superiority of Christ is revealed. But what the Lord was saying to us was: This is where My people are going to learn Faith. They're going to grow in their faith, so they can become the warriors that He needs and desires in His entire army, the ones comparable to David's mighty men. We have to be in direct and Divine alignment and walking in faith; actively participating, engaging our faith, to go out and do the great exploits and fight the Lord's battles that He is directing His End-Time army to do.

Hebrews | Chapter 1:5-14 Pt. I (The Case for Christ)

Episode 645 ~ The Apostle Paul, the writer of Hebrews, begins laying out the case for Christ by speaking about who He is; making a direct connection to Jesus the Messiah, being the Angel of the Lord.

Hebrews | Chapter 1:5-14 Pt. II (Jesus the Christ is the Angel of the Lord)

Episode 646 ~ The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy. So all these scriptures that Paul continues to point out, are again things that were already in The Hebrews, or the Jewish people of the day's, writings. The same ethnicity and people group Paul was born into. He [The Apostle Paul] didn't even use the Law and the Prophets in the Old Testament; he used the Writings, with most of what Paul uses to make his case in support of what he declared in the first four verses, comes out of Psalms. 

Hebrews | Chapter 2:1-4 Pt. I (Walking in line with Salvation)

Episode 647 ~ Angels are ministering to us as we walk in line with that Salvation of being a joint air with Jesus Christ. Come into fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ and they are doing the mission that God assigned them to; not what I think they should be doing. The angels that belong to the Lord remained in their abode, and they only speak what the Lord tells them to speak; but we have a more short testimony as the Word testifies that Jesus Christ. And, the Holy Spirit also testifies of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:1-4 Pt. II (God confirmed Jesus is the Messiah)

Episode 648 ~ You have the opportunity, while they're still breath in your lungs, to enter into that relationship with the Lord; to trust Him with your entire spirit, soul and body. Enter into that relationship; don't neglect it. God pointed out who Jesus is; and God even confirmed it by the signs and wonders [miracles]. The miracles Jesus did were the same things they had read about through the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings (The Old Testament). All the mighty miracles, the acts of the Lord, the deliverances, and the healings; all of that was done in and through Him. And, Paul's trying to wake the people up and to get them to see all this is contained within Christ; and, this is how He operated on functioned on the Earth. Just like He did in the days of old; and from eternity.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:5-9 Pt. I (Jesus Reigns Over All)

Episode 649 ~ The Lord Jesus did exactly what He said He would do. He subjected Himself to the same things that we are subjected to; to make that choice and to demonstrate how to walk in faith. Which is why He has been given authority over everything in Heaven and on Earth.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:5-9 Pt. II (Have Faith in God; and Continue In It)

Episode 650 ~ We must make the decision to say in our heart and mind, committing ourself that we are going to stick to the Lord's plan; and trust God that He will bring us in as He said. God will see that finished and done so that we can inherit the blessing God stated; as He is the author and finisher of our faith. The the start and the end; that's two different points. And, we have to stay with God from the beginning, through the middle, to the end, and then beyond. That's our our pleasure, but our obligation and our duty to walk with Him in that way; and keep the faith the entire time, because Scripture says He has no pleasure and those who turn back or forsake the way.  Have faith in Him!

Hebrews | Chapter 2:10-18 Pt. I (Following the Path of Faith; Application to Your Life)

Episode 651 ~ The Lord has already made the course so that we can walk on His Word. We can walk on the efforts that He's already done; and the victory that He's already won. By the name of Jesus, through the blood of Jesus and our faith in Him, we are able to follow in His footsteps. Not in a way of doing it by ourselves, or the the other people around us; but walking in a way that honors the Lord, demonstrating we are following Him and just trusting and being grateful and circumspect of what he's already carved out.  Properly appropriating it or applying it to our own life.