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SL7M is dedicated to educating the body of Christ in the foundational truths and principles, called,
"faith knowledge" or the "milk" of God's Word. Scripture exhorts us to "crave the pure milk of the
Word. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure
(unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto [completed] salvation.
Faith knowledge is like understanding basic math, that is, adding, subtracting, multiplication,
subtraction. Revelation knowledge is like understanding geometry. Unless one has grown in
understanding of these basic fundamentals for a foundation, the greater understanding will never be
grasped. So it is with the Word of God. Faith knowledge first, i.e, foundational truths and principals in
God's Word growing up in, "line upon line, precept upon precept, (milk of the Word), then greater
growth in the Revelation Knowledge will be given. This is God's progressive development for all of His
children, in the growth process of Faith, Love, Righteousness and Justice.
"faith knowledge" or the "milk" of God's Word. Scripture exhorts us to "crave the pure milk of the
Word. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure
(unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto [completed] salvation.
Faith knowledge is like understanding basic math, that is, adding, subtracting, multiplication,
subtraction. Revelation knowledge is like understanding geometry. Unless one has grown in
understanding of these basic fundamentals for a foundation, the greater understanding will never be
grasped. So it is with the Word of God. Faith knowledge first, i.e, foundational truths and principals in
God's Word growing up in, "line upon line, precept upon precept, (milk of the Word), then greater
growth in the Revelation Knowledge will be given. This is God's progressive development for all of His
children, in the growth process of Faith, Love, Righteousness and Justice.
Welcome To SL7M Bible Study Classroom
Welcome To SL7M Bible Study Classroom
Educating The King's Children
In the book of Psalms 89:14, the scripture declares: Psalms 89:14-16 Righteousness and justice are
the foundation of Your throne; mercy and loving-kindness and truth go before Your face. Blessed
(happy, fortunate, to be envied) are the people who know the joyful sound [who understand and
appreciate the spiritual blessings symbolized by the feasts]; they walk, O Lord, in the light and favor of
Your countenance! In Your name they rejoice all the day, and in Your righteousness they are exalted.
the foundation of Your throne; mercy and loving-kindness and truth go before Your face. Blessed
(happy, fortunate, to be envied) are the people who know the joyful sound [who understand and
appreciate the spiritual blessings symbolized by the feasts]; they walk, O Lord, in the light and favor of
Your countenance! In Your name they rejoice all the day, and in Your righteousness they are exalted.
And since we are the living temples of God, His righteousness is the rule and state to which we now
conform. God's righteousness is the authoritative standard in every true Christians life. God's
character is the definition and source of all righteousness. (Genesis18:25; Deuteronomy 32:4;
Romans 9:14). So therefore, mans righteousness is defined in terms of God's standards.
conform. God's righteousness is the authoritative standard in every true Christians life. God's
character is the definition and source of all righteousness. (Genesis18:25; Deuteronomy 32:4;
Romans 9:14). So therefore, mans righteousness is defined in terms of God's standards.
Jesus declared in the Gospel of :Matthew 5:20-21 For I tell you, unless your righteousness (your
uprightness and your right standing with God) is more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you
will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Let us learn according to the Book of Life, the way of
righteousness, that we may be washed clean, by the "washing of the water of the Word, and stand
in this Holy Place and see Our precious Jesus, face to face, by the leading of His Holy Spirit. This is
the Priestly Way. There is a song, we sing in the Church today, and it speaks of this better and only
way into Lord's heart where we may seek His face, His will, and His righteousness. The song is
called the "Priestly Way".
uprightness and your right standing with God) is more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you
will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Let us learn according to the Book of Life, the way of
righteousness, that we may be washed clean, by the "washing of the water of the Word, and stand
in this Holy Place and see Our precious Jesus, face to face, by the leading of His Holy Spirit. This is
the Priestly Way. There is a song, we sing in the Church today, and it speaks of this better and only
way into Lord's heart where we may seek His face, His will, and His righteousness. The song is
called the "Priestly Way".
Lord take me to your courts To your Holy Place To your bronze altar Where I can seek your face Bring me through the crowd On the priestly way I am hungry and thirsty for justice And I can only find one place Take me to the Holy of Holies by the Blood of the Lamb of God Take me to the Holy of Holies of Holies, Touch me, Cleanse me, Here I am |
The Priestly Way
God's True Worshippers, Worship in Spirit and Truth
The Priestly Way
The Priest's in the Old Testament, were official ministers or worship leaders in the nation of Israel
who represented the people before God and conducted various rituals to atone for their sins. They
carried out their important duties from generation to generation as a special class devoted to God's
service.
who represented the people before God and conducted various rituals to atone for their sins. They
carried out their important duties from generation to generation as a special class devoted to God's
service.
The priest had several responsibilities as mediators between the sinful people and their holy God.
They lit the incense and cleaned, trimmed, and lit the lamps. Ministering before God at the altar, the
priest had to make sure the offerings of the people were correct and that the sacrificial rituals were
carried out correctly. Otherwise, the people could not be cleansed of their sin until the priest had
made atonement for the error. (Numbers 18:1)
They lit the incense and cleaned, trimmed, and lit the lamps. Ministering before God at the altar, the
priest had to make sure the offerings of the people were correct and that the sacrificial rituals were
carried out correctly. Otherwise, the people could not be cleansed of their sin until the priest had
made atonement for the error. (Numbers 18:1)
The office of High Priest was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The Son of God became a man (Hebrews 2:9-14)
so that He might offer Himself as a sacrifice "once to bear the sins of many" (Hebrews 9:28). Since
then, there is no longer a need for priest to offer a sacrifice to atone for man's sin. A permanent
sacrifice has been made by Jesus Christ through His death on the Cross.
so that He might offer Himself as a sacrifice "once to bear the sins of many" (Hebrews 9:28). Since
then, there is no longer a need for priest to offer a sacrifice to atone for man's sin. A permanent
sacrifice has been made by Jesus Christ through His death on the Cross.
Now we are called to be a kingdom of Priests. "You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a
holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of
darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9)
holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of
darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9)
Jesus' coming and dying upon the Cross, brought an end to the outward sacrifice upon the mountain
and outward form of worship. Since God is Spirit, He requires now an inward and quiet, or "secret
communion" with Himself. True worship, must be true to God's righteous standards and
requirements. Our own fleshly wants, which are not truly honest and sincere, but mostly misguided,
cannot determine or know, without the Spirit of God witnessing to our spirit, the necessity of truth and
sincerity, in order to truly worship Our Lord.
and outward form of worship. Since God is Spirit, He requires now an inward and quiet, or "secret
communion" with Himself. True worship, must be true to God's righteous standards and
requirements. Our own fleshly wants, which are not truly honest and sincere, but mostly misguided,
cannot determine or know, without the Spirit of God witnessing to our spirit, the necessity of truth and
sincerity, in order to truly worship Our Lord.
| John 4:23-24 A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such people as these as His worshipers. God is a Spirit (a spiritual Being) and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth (reality). |
Welcome To Foundational Truths and Principles Bible Studies
| 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show yourself approved unto God |
| 2 Peter 1:10-11 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble: |
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Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17
After your expression and acceptance of Salvation by faith, which is found alone in Jesus Christ your
Savior, by the true and deep repentance of your sins, there is a present and immediate need, to vitally
understand what it is that God your heavenly Father now requires of you, as believer IN His Son, Jesus
Christ. This knowledge comes through the studying of His Word and the understanding of your labor in
this endeavor, will be the means by which you will comprehend the necessity of your dependence on him,
so that He may be glorified (worshiped, praised, loved and adored) by you, and that you might be accepted
by Him.
Your heart was made to be filled with the Word of God, which would bring the revelation of His love to your
inner being so that you would understand, that this is the only means by which you could truly love and
worship the Lord your God in spirit and truth. We worship God in and by ways in which He demands and
commands of us as His created beings! This is why you and I were created. We satisfy His heart and
please Him only when we obey His Word and ways.
Savior, by the true and deep repentance of your sins, there is a present and immediate need, to vitally
understand what it is that God your heavenly Father now requires of you, as believer IN His Son, Jesus
Christ. This knowledge comes through the studying of His Word and the understanding of your labor in
this endeavor, will be the means by which you will comprehend the necessity of your dependence on him,
so that He may be glorified (worshiped, praised, loved and adored) by you, and that you might be accepted
by Him.
Your heart was made to be filled with the Word of God, which would bring the revelation of His love to your
inner being so that you would understand, that this is the only means by which you could truly love and
worship the Lord your God in spirit and truth. We worship God in and by ways in which He demands and
commands of us as His created beings! This is why you and I were created. We satisfy His heart and
please Him only when we obey His Word and ways.
As believers, we receive nothing, practice nothing, possess nothing in His worship, but only what is
required and established by God the Father and made known by His Son, Jesus, and brought about in
understanding and reality by the power of His Holy Spirit. We must learn this truth which comes through
the study of God's Word and understand that He will never allow, anything that the will and mind of mere
creatures of clay who will attempt to add to or create in their own methods of honoring God, as the
source of their worship.
required and established by God the Father and made known by His Son, Jesus, and brought about in
understanding and reality by the power of His Holy Spirit. We must learn this truth which comes through
the study of God's Word and understand that He will never allow, anything that the will and mind of mere
creatures of clay who will attempt to add to or create in their own methods of honoring God, as the
source of their worship.
| 1 John 5:2-3 By this we come to know (recognize and understand) that we love the children of God: when we love God and obey His commands (orders, charges) — [when we keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and His teaching]. 3 For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous). |
| John 14:15 If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands. |
The way you live your new life IN Christ according to His terms and conditions will be called "true worship of
the Lord your God." By conformity to His standards, you thrill the heart of the Creator of the Universe,
because of your obedience to His righteous commands and simply by virtue, that He is "The Lord Thy God".
You and I owe Him the acknowledgment of His Sovereignty, solely and purely for this reason.
the Lord your God." By conformity to His standards, you thrill the heart of the Creator of the Universe,
because of your obedience to His righteous commands and simply by virtue, that He is "The Lord Thy God".
You and I owe Him the acknowledgment of His Sovereignty, solely and purely for this reason.
Learn through this basic and abbreviated Bible Study Series the acceptable way to love and worship your
heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ as you course through His Word in each of these studies.
Begin each study by inviting the Holy Spirit to give you the enlightenment of understanding and surely He
will not disappoint you as you lend Him your heart and focus.
heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ as you course through His Word in each of these studies.
Begin each study by inviting the Holy Spirit to give you the enlightenment of understanding and surely He
will not disappoint you as you lend Him your heart and focus.
"For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God. Acts 20:27
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Studying the Word of God and learning to live In Jesus Christ will change your life forever!
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Discipleship Bible Studies Series
| 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action), 17 So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work. |