Study Guide

Teaching From The Spirit

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The teacher of the Word must endeavor to make his students understand God’s heart and mind concerning salvation and the overall disposition of His creation. To do so, means that which is taught must be taught from the position of the Spirit making no provisions for the flesh. I need you to follow me closely in these lessons because it is my intent to instruct you as to how to teach, as well as what to teach. In some instances this will be done simultaneously. Consider the following.

1 Corinthians 2:11-13

11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

It is the Holy Ghost who knows all things pertaining to God. He is the only one who knows and understands the mind and intent of the Father. He is the Spirit of God. Even as Paul, Jesus also was very clear as to who was to provide the curriculum for the church.

St.John 14:26

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

The Holy Ghost will teach us all things pertaining to God and godliness. If this is the case then we should not teach anything that He does not teach us. This means that the Word of God cannot be discerned by our natural educated ability. It must be brought to life by revelation. It is the revelation of God’s Word that is to be taught. In other words, it is the truth that is revealed that is to be taught, not that which is deduced by secular knowledge.

• Note the latter part of

John 14:26:

. . . and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

If you are to be an effective teacher in the Church, you must know and understand the teachings of Christ. All that was taught by the disciples, Peter, James, John and Paul, was first taught by Jesus.

JESUS TAUGHT THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM

If you study His teachings you will find that the Gospel of the Kingdom of God is all inclusive. Everything that is taught in the New Covenant is the Gospel of the Kingdom, its king, its subjects and their purpose.

St.Matthew 4:23

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

The signs and wonders of healing and the casting out of demons and devils will follow the teacher as well as the other gifts in the Body if he/she provides the Father with a holy, believing vessel to work through.

• Start your study with the four gospels. These are the teachings of Christ. They put on display the heart and mind of the Father. At the end of this lesson I have made available to you Outlines of the Gospels taken from Thomas Nelson Publishers. These outlines will help you to at least see the order of events, mindsets, responses and subject matters discussed in the ministry of Christ.

• Learn the teachings of Christ and pair the principles He taught with the teachings found in the epistles. It is most important for you to make this principle a law for study of the scriptures. You must understand thoroughly the concept of the apostles teaching only those things that were taught to them by Christ. They did not add nor did they subtract from what they had received. It was the Holy Ghost who brought these things into focus after the ascension.

• In one of the proceeding lessons we will discuss in great detail this principle relationship between the teachings of Christ and that of the apostles. But for now it will suffice to say that none of the writers of the New Covenant were inspired to write anything beyond that which was taught by Christ. The Holy Ghost did not take them outside of the boundaries Christ set. You must be careful to judge that which you think you are hearing in your spirit with that which has been taught.

Proverbs 1:5-7

5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

•Also, use the teachings of Christ to learn how to keep subject matter in their proper context. This kind of study helps to set the boundaries of your interpretation of the scripture.

1 Corinthians 2:14-16

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

It is the teacher who systematically breaks down the Word line upon line and precept upon precept.

We, the members of the Body of Christ are able to understand the Word of God simply because we have received the Spirit of God. Therefore, the teacher is primarily set in the Church to teach the saints of God.

Colossians 1:12-13

12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

The saints of God are the children of light. That light has broken the power of darkness in that we are no longer blind and ignorant to the things God has done on our behalf.

Proverbs 9:8-10

8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

The word “scorner” is used here to mean sinners. The scriptures will surely reprove the lifestyle of sinners. But they know nothing of God’s law and neither do they regard it as law for their lives. Therefore, it would be futile to attempt to lay upon them the instructions the Holy Ghost gives only to those who are spiritual. The unsaved are not able to receive the principles of the Word because they are held captive by the power of darkness. They may enjoy hearing the truth, but it is impossible for them to live it. If the unsaved enjoy hearing the Word, then it is wisdom to teach them salvation so that perhaps they will come to the infilling of the Spirit of God and comprehend the truth. Otherwise, they will simply become frustrated with hearing but not able to walk in what they hear.

Therefore, Apostle Michael and I have developed a bible study that extensively deals with the subject of salvation. This bible study is not only to be used in the homes we have elected to have studies in, but it is also to be used in the church as a class for those who attend our churches but are not born again. Let us pray that some will find the Lord and be filled with His Spirit during the course of that study.

ST. MATTHEW: A Teaching Outline Part One:

Part One: The Presentation of the King (1:1--4:11)

I. The Advent of the King 1:2:23

II. The Announcer of the King 3:1-12

III.The Approval of the King .................. 3:13; 4:11

Part Two: The Proclamation of the King (4:12--7:29)

I. The Background for the Sermon 4:12-25

II.The Sermon on the Mount ........ 5:1; 7:29

Part Three: The Power of the King (8:1--11:1)

I. The Demonstration of the King's Power 8:1; 9:34

II.The Delegation of the King's Power ....... 9:35; 11:1

Part Four: The Progressive Rejection of the King (11:2--16:12)

I. The Beginning of Rejection 11:2-30

II. The Rejection of Christ by the Pharisees 12

III.The Consequences of the Rejection 13:1-53

IV.The Continuing Rejection of the King 13:54: 16:12

Part Five: The Preparation of the King's Disciples (16:13--20:28)

I. Revelation of Great Truths.....................16:13; 17:13

II.The Instruction in View of Rejection..... 17:14; 20:28

Part Six: The Presentation and Rejection of the King (20:29--27:66)

I. The Blind Men Recognize the King 20:29-34

II. The Public Presentation of the King 21:1-17

III.The Nation Respects the King ........... 21:18; 22:46

IV.The King Rejects the Nation 23

V. The Predictions of the King's Second Coming ... 24:1; 25:46

VI.The Passion of the King .................... 26:1; 27:66

Part Seven: The Proof of the King (28:1-20)

I. The Empty Tomb 28:1-8

II. The Appearance of Jesus to the Women 28:9-10

III.The Bribery of the Soldiers 28:11-15

IV.The Appearance of Jesus to the Disciples 28:16-17

V. The Great Commission 28:18-20

ST. MARK: A Teaching Outline Part One: The Presentation of the Servant (1:1--2:12)

I. The Forerunner of the Servant 1:1-8

II. The Baptism of the Servant 1:9-11

III.The Temptation of the Servant 1:12-13

IV.The Mission of the Servant ............................. 1:14 2:12

Part Two: The Opposition to the Servant (2:13--8:26)

I. The Initial Opposition to the Servant 2:13-3:35

II. The Parables of the Servant 4:1-34

III.The Miracles of the Servant 4:35-5:43

IV.The Growing Opposition to the Servant 6:1-8:26

Part Three: The Instruction by the Servant (8:27--10:52)

I. Peter's Confession of Christ 8:27-33

II. Cost of Discipleship 8:34-9:1

III. The Transfiguration 9:2-13

IV. Demon-possessed Son Is Delivered 9:14-29

V. Jesus Foretells His Death 9:30-32

VI. Jesus Teaches to Prepare the Disciples … ... 9:33; 10:45

VII. Blind Bartimaeus Is Healed 10:46-52

Part Four: The Rejection of the Servant (11:1--15:47)

I. The Formal Presentation of the Servant 11:1-19

II. The Instruction on Prayer 11:20-26

III.The Opposition by the Leaders 11:27-12:44

IV.The Instruction on the Future 13

V. The Passion of the Servant 14:1-15:47

Part Five: The Resurrection of the Servant (16:1-20)

I. The Resurrection of Jesus 16:1-8

II. The Appearances of Jesus 16:9-18

III.The Ascension of Jesus 16:19-20

ST. LUKE: A Teaching Outline Part One: The Introduction of the Son of Man (1:1--4:13)

I. The Purpose and Method of Luke's Gospel 1:1-4

II. The Events Preceding Christ's Birth 1:5-56

III.The Events Accompanying Christ's Birth 1:57-2:38

IV.The Events During Christ's Childhood 2:39-52

V. The Events Preceding Christ's Presentation 3:1-4:13

Part Two: The Ministry of the Son of Man (4:14--9:50)

I. The Presentation of Christ 4:14-30

II. The Demonstration of Christ's Powers 4:31-5:28

III.The Explanation of Christ's Program 5:29-6:49

IV.The Expansion of Christ's Program 7:1-9:50

Part Three: The Rejection of the Son of Man (9:51--19:27)

I. The Increasing Opposition to Christ 9:51-11:54

II.The Instruction in View of Christ's Rejection 12:1-19:27

Part Four: The Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of Man (19:28--24:53)

I. The Last Week of Christ 19:28-23:56

II.The Victory of Christ 24

ST. JOHN: A Teaching Outline

Teaching Outline Part One: The Incarnation of the Son of God (1:1-18)

I. The Deity of Christ 1:1-2

II.The Preincarnate Work of Christ 1:3-5

III.The Forerunner of Christ 1:6-8

IV.The Rejection of Christ 1:9-11

V.The Acceptance of Christ 1:12-13

VI.The Incarnation of Christ 1:14-18

Part Two: The Presentation of the Son of God (1:19--4:54)

I. The Presentation of Christ by John the Baptist 1:19-34

II. The Presentation of Christ to John's Disciples 1:35-51

III.The Presentation of Christ in Galilee 2:1-12

IV.The Presentation of Christ in Judea 2:13; 3:36

V. The Presentation of Christ in Samaria 4:1-42

VI.The Presentation of Christ in Galilee 4:43-54

Part Three: The Opposition to the Son of God (5:1--12:50)

I. The Opposition at the Feast in Jerusalem 5

II. The Opposition during Passover Time in Galilee 6

III.The Opposition at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem 7:1;10:21

IV.The Opposition at the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem 10:22-42

V. The Opposition at Bethany 11:1; 12:11

VI.The Opposition at Jerusalem 12:12-50

Part Four: The Preparation of the Disciples (13:1--17:26)

I. The Preparation in the Upper Room 13:1:14:31

II.The Preparation on the Way to the Garden 15:1:17:26

Part Five: The Crucifixion and Resurrection (18:1--21:25)

I. The Rejection of Christ 18:1; 19:16

II. The Crucifixion of Christ 19:17-37

III.The Burial of Christ 19:38-42

IV.The Resurrection of Christ 20:1-10

V. The Appearances of Christ 20:11; 21:25