Reading Mark: Weekly # 6 Mark chapters 16
I have finished reading the book of Mark; Great experience!
Ending Prayer:
Father God, grant me the knowledge I need to speak to the mountain, and with that knowledge understanding, so that I can use wisdom to move mountains out of my life. This knowledge that I have received now I give You praises. I desire to walk in victory just as Jesus did when He walked on this earth, amen.
Answers to Questions:
1). Can faith move mountains?
Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith , and do not doubt, you shall not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain (anything), "Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it shall happen. And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive." That mean yes!
2). How did the fig tree wither at once?
The fig tree wither at once because Jesus spoke to that tree, and His words was so powerful and full of faith it had to respond to Jesus command then.
3). Explain the principle taught concerning the parable of the fig tree.
The principle taught in the parable was that religious profession without spiritual reality is an abomination to God and is cursed.
4). What did Jesus marveled about in these scriptures (Luke7:9; Mark 6:6)?
Jesus marveled about the great faith, not just faith, but great faith of the centurion, and in Mark 6:6, Jesus marveled because of the unbelief of the people in His own country. So Jesus begin to teach them so they could have faith.
5). What made Jesus respond to the disciples with this statement of faith "Truly I say to you, if you have faith, and do not doubt, you shall not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it shall happen."?
He did this because of their bewilderment of the fig tree, even after been with Him and seeing the other miracles He had done right before their eyes.
6). When Jesus was teaching them about the fig tree, what was the idea Jesus had in mind?
He was saying, "I want you to know that you have unimaginable power available to you through your faith in Me.
7). What is the requirement to receive from God?
The requirement for receiving is to ask in Jesus' name, that is, according to His purpose and will.
8). What is the confidence 1 John 5:14 mention?
The confidence is, "that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us"
9). What is true faith?
True faith is trusting in the revelation of God, because when a believer seeks something that is consistent with God's Word and trusts in God's power to provide it, Jesus assures us that our request will be honored, because it honors Him and His Father. Amen
10). What is the point of the mustard seed illustration?
The point of the mustard seed illustration is not in its smallness but in its growing from smallness to greatness. In the same way, the virtue of mountain-moving faith is its growth from smallness to greatness as God blesses and provides.
Reflection Answer:
What did you learn from this week's study?
This is a great study! I have heard so many testimonies concern this scripture, how God has used it to heal and move all kinds of mountains. Can faith move mountains? This is a good question. Jesus demonstrated to His disciples that there is power in a spoken word, just as God and Him spoke the world into existence. The requirement for receiving from God is to ask in Jesus' name, that is, according to His purpose and will. His was teaching them to have faith in the true God, and to have confidence in God's Word as we live this life. John 10:10 says, "I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly." Amen. True faith is trusting in the revelation of God, and having this means that we do accept God's Word. I have learned that the power to change begins with your words Your words have serious power; and good or bad, you will have what you say. This I have learn in a hard way, but, I have learn to be careful what I say. When you begin to take responsibility for your words, you will change your life. Judge your speech and train yourself to only speak what you believe. By speaking faith-filled words, you position yourself to receive the promises of God.
Discovery: David spoke the Word
I Samuel 17:45-46
45 But David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with sword and spear and javelin; but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This very day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head; and I will give the dead bodies of the Philistine army this very day to the birds of the air and to the wild animals of the earth, so that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.
Notice: David was a young boy at this time, but he knew to speak positive words concerning his situation with this giant. (I will!) We must speak the same way concerning our situation and circumstances, amen. Our words are powerful.
Applications:
The application is something we can read until it becomes a part of our daily lives. These applications can be prayed or we can just speak them into our lives. I read mine every morning and every night when I get the chance. If not every night I make sure I speak them that next morning. I am getting them in my spirit-man, so when a problem or situation comes up I can speak to it and move it out of my life. The mountain I spoke of earlier I am speaking to it every chance I get and I can see results now, and I will continue to speak to it. There is a book you can get called "Scripture confessions for healing" by Keith and Megan Provance. Great book! I am looking for one that teaches me how to speak to my financial problem too. Reading material is a good thing to have to help us live an abundant life, amen.
Each week there are different applications, but the morning and evening are the same.
Speak to the Mountain: Week 6
I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. The joy of the Lord is my strength, and His strength sustains me. I am full of energy; I am vibrant and full of life and vitality. God in me is stronger than any weakness in my flesh. It doesn't matter how I feel because I am not moved by feelings. I speak supernatural strength, energy, and vitality to my body. Weakness, tiredness, and weariness, I command you to get out of my body.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I have dynamic energy and indomitable strength. I am undaunted in my faith; I am strong in the Lord. I am courageous and fearless. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. His strength rises up in me; He puts me above my feelings. I am strong in my spirit, I am strong in my mind, and I am strong in my body. My strength is renewed like the eagle's God increases my strength; therefore, I am not weary. (Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:13; 1 John 4:4; Psalm 103:1, 5; Isaiah 40:29; Deuteronomy 31:7,8).
We can speak to every mountain in our life, whether its sickness, financial, relationships, family problems, marriage problems, disobedient children, school problems, job related problems, or whatever that mountain is, you can speak to it in Jesus' name.
Scripture References:
Matthew 12:36-37
"36 I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter; 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
Mark 1:42
"42 Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.
Proverbs 18:21
"21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 6:2
"2 you are snared by the utterance of your lips caught by the words of your mouth.
Luke 17:5
"5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
James 2:17
"17 So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead."
1 John 5:4
"4 for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.
Romans 10:9
" because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Let's Pray:
Father God, You are a wonderful Father! You are an awesome Deliverer! You are the Most High God! You are the Great IAM! We praise and honor You today. Thank You for giving us the authority to speak to mountains/situation in our lives today. As we study this lesson help us to receive whatsoever we need to walk as a whosoever in this life. We desire to walk by faith and not by sight. We put our faith in You and Your Word. We speak to mountains because You instructed us to speak to things that is not needed in our life, and problems and pain is not needed in our life. We desire to learn from Your Word, not from sickness, pain or trouble. When walking by faith, we desire to honor You in our walk. Not only will we pray to the mountain, but we will command, declare, demand, say, and speak to these mountain when they arrive in our life. This we pray in Jesus' name. AMEN.
