Friends of God

by Pastor Roy Esposito

2019 – “Crossings Over” – Beliefs to Faith
2020 – “Crossing Through” – Servants to Friends

The Khathan (Hebrew) – The “Bridegroom” – The One who joins Himself

The “Mission”
“Thy Kingdom come; THY WILL be done on Earth as it is in heaven.”

John 15;15(NKJV) – “A friend of God is enjoined to God.” – PR
John 1:12(Passion) – Authority is given to those who embrace Him and take hold His name.

Genesis 2:19 – Adam names the animals

Joel 2:28-29
Prophecy – Forth-telling – clarity to present situations
Fore-telling – clarity for future events

Revelation 19:10 – “Testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

“Former rain” – Spring rain for planting
“Later rain” – Fall rain – replenishes the vitality of God’s people for a mature Harvest.

Jeremiah 17:9 – Hearts are wicked
Ezekiel 36:26(NIV) – a new heart and a new spirit
Ezekiel 36:25(NKJV) – washed clean from the filth of idols

Our desires speak of what makes us tick.

Psalm 37:4 – “Delight in the Lord – The desires of our heart”

“Our desires will reflect what we have communion with. Commune with God my desires become pure.” – PR

Before Christ – desires are corrupt
Communion with Him – become pure

John 15:7-8(Passion) – Life union with Me and my words live in you – ask what you desire – it will be done.
Mark 11:24

Matthew 7:14(KJV)

“Once in the Kingdom, the way becomes big and broad; it’s bigger on the inside than it appears from the outside.” – PR