Post by Jo Smith on Jun 22, 2018 11:43:09 GMT -5
Foundation of the Temple.
But what temple are we talking about?
Ezra 3 King James Version (KJV)
3:1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.
( here we see something that is going to happen in Jerusalem. This had to be something very powerful that would have something that everyone gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. But what? seven shows the
perfection of God and God's day of rest. Genesis 2 King James Version (KJV)
2:1.... Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Genesis 2:3..... said God sanctified something...... what did he sanctify he sanctified the seventh day of rest. more on this later.
This is only the beginning of the foundation of the true temple. What so ever this was called for children of Israel to gather themselves in Jerusalem. Let me say this. God is still calling the true Israel of God to come together as one man in the true Jerusalem. But it seems that only a few want to gather together as one man ( all the same). They all had rather gather together in the false church. They have one man that rules over them and that is what they want. subverting their
souls, by circumcision and keeping the law: to whom the ( apostles) gave no such commandment:
This happened in Jerusalem. What does the book of Acts tell us about this gathering in Jerusalem? Well, let us go to the book of Acts chapter 1.
This started in Luke 24 ...... 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand
the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the
dead the third day:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations,
beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem,
until ye be endued with power from on high.
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
So we see Jesus said as I said above. He said "until ye be endued with power from on high". I said "This had to be something very powerful that would have something that everyone gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. So I am staying with the word. Am I not?
Sure I am. I said with the scripture this was going to happen in Jerusalem. Jesus said, " but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high".
Acts 1:4.... says 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not
depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
( here again. they were reminded not to depart from Jerusalem. So whatever will give them power on
high is going to happen in Jerusalem.)
Our opening vs is Ezra said, " the people gathered themselves together."
Acts 1:4 also says "being assembled together with them." So we are still in the scripture.
Ezra 3:1 also says.... "the people gathered themselves together as one man." Acts 1:14 These all continued with "ONE ACCORD" in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. ONE MAN AND ONE ACCORD means with one mind. So that is how
"the people gathered themselves together as one man."
Now, what was this power they were supposed to wait on? Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after
that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and
in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ( this is stating that the Holy Ghost was this power. Did they receive this power? Sure they did. Wel, let me show you.
Acts 2 King James Version (KJV)
2:1.. And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance
(Acts 2:1... they were all with ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE. once again showing the same as Ezra 3 King James Version (KJV)
3:1.... 3:1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. ( one man is the same as one accord and again and where did this happen? It happened in Jerusalem. So still with the scriptures.
So the foundation of this temple started with Jesus and it was passed on to the apostles. From the apostles, it was passed onto the true people of God. And it is still going on today. To get in this temple you must receive the Holy Ghost. You can not go back to that OT temple. I said Jesus was the beginning and now I say he is the ending. Jesus ended that OT LAW AT CALVARY.
Colossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; ( Jesus abolished and wipe it clean. He has done away with and put those OT laws into darkness never to see light again. The rules and requirements of the law of Moses are no more. Maybe I should have said the rules and requirements of the law of Moses are no more to the New Jerusalem people. You could not receive the Holy Ghost under the law. God shows me so much that I can not type fast enough and then it leaves my mind. Has anyone ever had this to happen to you? I know one that it happens to. See that OT law that against us, which was against and contrary to us. But the church thinks and carries you back to that OT Jerusalem by which you can not be saved. As I said earlier there is no salvation under law.
Galatians 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
1 Timothy 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. ( there are some that desire to be teachers of the law but they do not understand even what the law requires of them. They know not of what they speak. They know not who, which, what. All they know under the law you receive money for the work of God. It is all about the ruler receiving big $.
This is why you women cannot speak in the church. 1 Corinthians 14:34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. ( Women you are to hold your peace and be kept in silence for it is not permitted in the church. You are to go home and ask your husband so saith the law. You are not to utter a voice or emit a sound, That is right you are not allowed to speak under the law. You are to obey what your ruler ( pastor etc,) Women why oh tell me why do you want to be under the law? You have been set free under the New Jerusalem.
Galatians 5 [Full Chapter]
1 ...Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. ... Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4:22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. ( women I must ask do you want to be a bondmaid? or had you rather be a freewoman?
Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. ( come into the New Jerusalem and be set free.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. ( as I said above it begins with Jesus and also ends with Jesus. He is still giving these waters. But how long will he stay the waters? I would not drink from a muddy foundation ( OT law) when I could drink from a crystal clear river of living water.
Revelation 22 King James Version (KJV)
22:1.... And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. ( people several scriptures saying that it is free. I would rather have something free than to have to pay for it. Under the law that is what you will do in these churches. They are always wanting money for something.
Ok, as I said above I would show you what was the seventh day of rest that was santified.
Isaiah 28:11-12 .... For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. ( this is speaking of the Holy Ghost that they received on the day of Pentecost.
Again Acts 2:3-4... states 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance ( still in the scripture...... Am I not? Sure I am. If not show me where I am wrong? Prove me wrong if you can with the scripture. So it is the Holy Ghost that God sanctified on the day of rest as Isaiah 28:11-12 says. So if you have the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in another tongue, praise the Lord because he has sanctified you as the next scripture shows. It shows we are sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
I am going to go through this as best as I can and show what the Israel children did. Here we go. This is showing the church rebuilding what was tore down. Then it changes to the true foundation.
Ezra 3:2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. ( see they went right back to the law of Moses and the offering burnt sacrifices.)
3 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord, even burnt offerings morning and evening. ( they went right back and rebuilt on the base or same foundation as was before. nothing had changed
4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required; ( people you need to watch what you are doing just because it is a custom to do something. Just because your mama of daddy does something you don't have to do it if it is not in line with the word of God. Just because so and so celebrates all these idols called holidays it does not mean you have to do it. Be careful what you do. Just because Susie does something does not mean that Johnny has to do the same
5 And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the Lord that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the Lord.( see they went back to the offering of burnt sacrifices and all of their idols. The same thing that is happening in the churches. God said in his word..... Isa 1:11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats.
Isa 1:12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts?
13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them.
15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. ( see God hates all of this. He will not hear you when you make many prayers and hide his eyes from you. As usual Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. ( how many times has this been said in messages and you will not hear? God said there is coming a time he will not hear. Better open your ears while you can.)
I could do more in the book of Ezra about the rebuilding of the OT temple foundation but I have a couple more scriptures I am going to add out of the book of Ezra then I am going to the NT (new Jerusalem foundation and show what it is.)
Ezra 3:6-7..... 6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the Lord. But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid.
7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.( vs 6 states But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid. So what did they do? They begin to employ or give wages for the work of God. The same thing that is going on in these churches that has no foundation because the foundation was not and is not laid yet. Never will be as I said God put that to sleep and in darkness never to rise again and see light. Where did these wages come from? Of course, it comes from the people that are paying their 10% tithes. It was going to be very costly. As it is today. I have seen churches that had cost millions$ of dollars to build. Yes, that is millions with a s which makes it plural.
Ok, let's go to the NT New Jersulem church. As I said at the beginning of this message that it started with Jesus and it ends with Jesus. As I also said it was sanctified by God and it is God's spirit. Jesus was the first to receive it as once again it had or has to be started by Jesus. First, let me tell you about what this is and where it is. We learned above that that OT law temple was in the OT Jerusalem. But now we are showing an NT New Jerusalem and where it is and about the foundation, it is founded on.
So we know that the Holy Ghost is that temple. But where is it? It is not and was not founded by hands of man.
Acts 7:48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
So from the scripture, we see it was not founded by hands of man. So for you, Jesus is God people better think on this one. God just showed me that he does not have hands as a man has. Neither does he have arms, legs, eyes, and body as man has. You need to think on this one. As I said God just opened my eyes to that and you church people need to let God open your understanding of the scriptures.
Ok, I want to show you where Jesus received his temple.
Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: Luke 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. ( we see here that the scripture said descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him. It did not say a body shape as a man. People you so much need to wake up.)
John 1:32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Now to show where this NT New Jerusalem is. 1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? ( whow??? it says your body is that temple? now, where is it? it is in you. Praise the Lord.
Now more on this foundation.
13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
(So we see that this revelation that the Father had given to Peter is where his church ( foundation) will be built on this rock. It will always stand and never fall.)
1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
( in the scripture masterbuilder means someone well learned in the scripture. We know Paul was because he built churches before and after this. But it was built on the Rock and that Rock was Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. ( so Paul was saying you can not build on this foundation unless it is built on Jesus Christ. He also said you take heed how you build upon this rock.)
Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; ( see as I said Jesus was the beginning and he also is the ending him being the chief cornerstone.
Larry Bray
6/22/2018Foundation of the Temple.
But what temple are we talking about?
Ezra 3 King James Version (KJV)
3:1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.
( here we see something that is going to happen in Jerusalem. This had to be something very powerful that would have something that everyone gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. But what? seven shows the
perfection of God and God's day of rest. Genesis 2 King James Version (KJV)
2:1.... Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Genesis 2:3..... said God sanctified something...... what did he sanctify he sanctified the seventh day of rest. more on this later.
This is only the beginning of the foundation of the true temple. What so ever this was called for children of Israel to gather themselves in Jerusalem. Let me say this. God is still calling the true Israel of God to come together as one man in the true Jerusalem. But it seems that only a few want to gather together as one man ( all the same). They all had rather gather together in the false church. They have one man that rules over them and that is what they want. subverting their
souls, by circumcision and keeping the law: to whom the ( apostles) gave no such commandment:
This happened in Jerusalem. What does the book of Acts tell us about this gathering in Jerusalem? Well, let us go to the book of Acts chapter 1.
This started in Luke 24 ...... 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand
the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the
dead the third day:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations,
beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem,
until ye be endued with power from on high.
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
So we see Jesus said as I said above. He said "until ye be endued with power from on high". I said "This had to be something very powerful that would have something that everyone gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. So I am staying with the word. Am I not?
Sure I am. I said with the scripture this was going to happen in Jerusalem. Jesus said, " but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high".
Acts 1:4.... says 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not
depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
( here again. they were reminded not to depart from Jerusalem. So whatever will give them power on
high is going to happen in Jerusalem.)
Our opening vs is Ezra said, " the people gathered themselves together."
Acts 1:4 also says "being assembled together with them." So we are still in the scripture.
Ezra 3:1 also says.... "the people gathered themselves together as one man." Acts 1:14 These all continued with "ONE ACCORD" in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. ONE MAN AND ONE ACCORD means with one mind. So that is how
"the people gathered themselves together as one man."
Now, what was this power they were supposed to wait on? Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after
that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and
in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ( this is stating that the Holy Ghost was this power. Did they receive this power? Sure they did. Wel, let me show you.
Acts 2 King James Version (KJV)
2:1.. And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance
(Acts 2:1... they were all with ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE. once again showing the same as Ezra 3 King James Version (KJV)
3:1.... 3:1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. ( one man is the same as one accord and again and where did this happen? It happened in Jerusalem. So still with the scriptures.
So the foundation of this temple started with Jesus and it was passed on to the apostles. From the apostles, it was passed onto the true people of God. And it is still going on today. To get in this temple you must receive the Holy Ghost. You can not go back to that OT temple. I said Jesus was the beginning and now I say he is the ending. Jesus ended that OT LAW AT CALVARY.
Colossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; ( Jesus abolished and wipe it clean. He has done away with and put those OT laws into darkness never to see light again. The rules and requirements of the law of Moses are no more. Maybe I should have said the rules and requirements of the law of Moses are no more to the New Jerusalem people. You could not receive the Holy Ghost under the law. God shows me so much that I can not type fast enough and then it leaves my mind. Has anyone ever had this to happen to you? I know one that it happens to. See that OT law that against us, which was against and contrary to us. But the church thinks and carries you back to that OT Jerusalem by which you can not be saved. As I said earlier there is no salvation under law.
Galatians 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
1 Timothy 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. ( there are some that desire to be teachers of the law but they do not understand even what the law requires of them. They know not of what they speak. They know not who, which, what. All they know under the law you receive money for the work of God. It is all about the ruler receiving big $.
This is why you women cannot speak in the church. 1 Corinthians 14:34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. ( Women you are to hold your peace and be kept in silence for it is not permitted in the church. You are to go home and ask your husband so saith the law. You are not to utter a voice or emit a sound, That is right you are not allowed to speak under the law. You are to obey what your ruler ( pastor etc,) Women why oh tell me why do you want to be under the law? You have been set free under the New Jerusalem.
Galatians 5 [Full Chapter]
1 ...Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. ... Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4:22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. ( women I must ask do you want to be a bondmaid? or had you rather be a freewoman?
Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. ( come into the New Jerusalem and be set free.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. ( as I said above it begins with Jesus and also ends with Jesus. He is still giving these waters. But how long will he stay the waters? I would not drink from a muddy foundation ( OT law) when I could drink from a crystal clear river of living water.
Revelation 22 King James Version (KJV)
22:1.... And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. ( people several scriptures saying that it is free. I would rather have something free than to have to pay for it. Under the law that is what you will do in these churches. They are always wanting money for something.
Ok, as I said above I would show you what was the seventh day of rest that was santified.
Isaiah 28:11-12 .... For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. ( this is speaking of the Holy Ghost that they received on the day of Pentecost.
Again Acts 2:3-4... states 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance ( still in the scripture...... Am I not? Sure I am. If not show me where I am wrong? Prove me wrong if you can with the scripture. So it is the Holy Ghost that God sanctified on the day of rest as Isaiah 28:11-12 says. So if you have the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in another tongue, praise the Lord because he has sanctified you as the next scripture shows. It shows we are sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
I am going to go through this as best as I can and show what the Israel children did. Here we go. This is showing the church rebuilding what was tore down. Then it changes to the true foundation.
Ezra 3:2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. ( see they went right back to the law of Moses and the offering burnt sacrifices.)
3 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord, even burnt offerings morning and evening. ( they went right back and rebuilt on the base or same foundation as was before. nothing had changed
4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required; ( people you need to watch what you are doing just because it is a custom to do something. Just because your mama of daddy does something you don't have to do it if it is not in line with the word of God. Just because so and so celebrates all these idols called holidays it does not mean you have to do it. Be careful what you do. Just because Susie does something does not mean that Johnny has to do the same
5 And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the Lord that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the Lord.( see they went back to the offering of burnt sacrifices and all of their idols. The same thing that is happening in the churches. God said in his word..... Isa 1:11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats.
Isa 1:12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts?
13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them.
15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. ( see God hates all of this. He will not hear you when you make many prayers and hide his eyes from you. As usual Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. ( how many times has this been said in messages and you will not hear? God said there is coming a time he will not hear. Better open your ears while you can.)
I could do more in the book of Ezra about the rebuilding of the OT temple foundation but I have a couple more scriptures I am going to add out of the book of Ezra then I am going to the NT (new Jerusalem foundation and show what it is.)
Ezra 3:6-7..... 6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the Lord. But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid.
7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.( vs 6 states But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid. So what did they do? They begin to employ or give wages for the work of God. The same thing that is going on in these churches that has no foundation because the foundation was not and is not laid yet. Never will be as I said God put that to sleep and in darkness never to rise again and see light. Where did these wages come from? Of course, it comes from the people that are paying their 10% tithes. It was going to be very costly. As it is today. I have seen churches that had cost millions$ of dollars to build. Yes, that is millions with a s which makes it plural.
Ok, let's go to the NT New Jersulem church. As I said at the beginning of this message that it started with Jesus and it ends with Jesus. As I also said it was sanctified by God and it is God's spirit. Jesus was the first to receive it as once again it had or has to be started by Jesus. First, let me tell you about what this is and where it is. We learned above that that OT law temple was in the OT Jerusalem. But now we are showing an NT New Jerusalem and where it is and about the foundation, it is founded on.
So we know that the Holy Ghost is that temple. But where is it? It is not and was not founded by hands of man.
Acts 7:48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
So from the scripture, we see it was not founded by hands of man. So for you, Jesus is God people better think on this one. God just showed me that he does not have hands as a man has. Neither does he have arms, legs, eyes, and body as man has. You need to think on this one. As I said God just opened my eyes to that and you church people need to let God open your understanding of the scriptures.
Ok, I want to show you where Jesus received his temple.
Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: Luke 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. ( we see here that the scripture said descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him. It did not say a body shape as a man. People you so much need to wake up.)
John 1:32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Now to show where this NT New Jerusalem is. 1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? ( whow??? it says your body is that temple? now, where is it? it is in you. Praise the Lord.
Now more on this foundation.
13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
(So we see that this revelation that the Father had given to Peter is where his church ( foundation) will be built on this rock. It will always stand and never fall.)
1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
( in the scripture masterbuilder means someone well learned in the scripture. We know Paul was because he built churches before and after this. But it was built on the Rock and that Rock was Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. ( so Paul was saying you can not build on this foundation unless it is built on Jesus Christ. He also said you take heed how you build upon this rock.)
Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; ( see as I said Jesus was the beginning and he also is the ending him being the chief cornerstone.
Larry Bray
6/22/2018
But what temple are we talking about?
Ezra 3 King James Version (KJV)
3:1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.
( here we see something that is going to happen in Jerusalem. This had to be something very powerful that would have something that everyone gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. But what? seven shows the
perfection of God and God's day of rest. Genesis 2 King James Version (KJV)
2:1.... Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Genesis 2:3..... said God sanctified something...... what did he sanctify he sanctified the seventh day of rest. more on this later.
This is only the beginning of the foundation of the true temple. What so ever this was called for children of Israel to gather themselves in Jerusalem. Let me say this. God is still calling the true Israel of God to come together as one man in the true Jerusalem. But it seems that only a few want to gather together as one man ( all the same). They all had rather gather together in the false church. They have one man that rules over them and that is what they want. subverting their
souls, by circumcision and keeping the law: to whom the ( apostles) gave no such commandment:
This happened in Jerusalem. What does the book of Acts tell us about this gathering in Jerusalem? Well, let us go to the book of Acts chapter 1.
This started in Luke 24 ...... 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand
the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the
dead the third day:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations,
beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem,
until ye be endued with power from on high.
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
So we see Jesus said as I said above. He said "until ye be endued with power from on high". I said "This had to be something very powerful that would have something that everyone gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. So I am staying with the word. Am I not?
Sure I am. I said with the scripture this was going to happen in Jerusalem. Jesus said, " but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high".
Acts 1:4.... says 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not
depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
( here again. they were reminded not to depart from Jerusalem. So whatever will give them power on
high is going to happen in Jerusalem.)
Our opening vs is Ezra said, " the people gathered themselves together."
Acts 1:4 also says "being assembled together with them." So we are still in the scripture.
Ezra 3:1 also says.... "the people gathered themselves together as one man." Acts 1:14 These all continued with "ONE ACCORD" in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. ONE MAN AND ONE ACCORD means with one mind. So that is how
"the people gathered themselves together as one man."
Now, what was this power they were supposed to wait on? Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after
that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and
in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ( this is stating that the Holy Ghost was this power. Did they receive this power? Sure they did. Wel, let me show you.
Acts 2 King James Version (KJV)
2:1.. And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance
(Acts 2:1... they were all with ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE. once again showing the same as Ezra 3 King James Version (KJV)
3:1.... 3:1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. ( one man is the same as one accord and again and where did this happen? It happened in Jerusalem. So still with the scriptures.
So the foundation of this temple started with Jesus and it was passed on to the apostles. From the apostles, it was passed onto the true people of God. And it is still going on today. To get in this temple you must receive the Holy Ghost. You can not go back to that OT temple. I said Jesus was the beginning and now I say he is the ending. Jesus ended that OT LAW AT CALVARY.
Colossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; ( Jesus abolished and wipe it clean. He has done away with and put those OT laws into darkness never to see light again. The rules and requirements of the law of Moses are no more. Maybe I should have said the rules and requirements of the law of Moses are no more to the New Jerusalem people. You could not receive the Holy Ghost under the law. God shows me so much that I can not type fast enough and then it leaves my mind. Has anyone ever had this to happen to you? I know one that it happens to. See that OT law that against us, which was against and contrary to us. But the church thinks and carries you back to that OT Jerusalem by which you can not be saved. As I said earlier there is no salvation under law.
Galatians 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
1 Timothy 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. ( there are some that desire to be teachers of the law but they do not understand even what the law requires of them. They know not of what they speak. They know not who, which, what. All they know under the law you receive money for the work of God. It is all about the ruler receiving big $.
This is why you women cannot speak in the church. 1 Corinthians 14:34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. ( Women you are to hold your peace and be kept in silence for it is not permitted in the church. You are to go home and ask your husband so saith the law. You are not to utter a voice or emit a sound, That is right you are not allowed to speak under the law. You are to obey what your ruler ( pastor etc,) Women why oh tell me why do you want to be under the law? You have been set free under the New Jerusalem.
Galatians 5 [Full Chapter]
1 ...Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. ... Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4:22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. ( women I must ask do you want to be a bondmaid? or had you rather be a freewoman?
Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. ( come into the New Jerusalem and be set free.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. ( as I said above it begins with Jesus and also ends with Jesus. He is still giving these waters. But how long will he stay the waters? I would not drink from a muddy foundation ( OT law) when I could drink from a crystal clear river of living water.
Revelation 22 King James Version (KJV)
22:1.... And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. ( people several scriptures saying that it is free. I would rather have something free than to have to pay for it. Under the law that is what you will do in these churches. They are always wanting money for something.
Ok, as I said above I would show you what was the seventh day of rest that was santified.
Isaiah 28:11-12 .... For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. ( this is speaking of the Holy Ghost that they received on the day of Pentecost.
Again Acts 2:3-4... states 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance ( still in the scripture...... Am I not? Sure I am. If not show me where I am wrong? Prove me wrong if you can with the scripture. So it is the Holy Ghost that God sanctified on the day of rest as Isaiah 28:11-12 says. So if you have the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in another tongue, praise the Lord because he has sanctified you as the next scripture shows. It shows we are sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
I am going to go through this as best as I can and show what the Israel children did. Here we go. This is showing the church rebuilding what was tore down. Then it changes to the true foundation.
Ezra 3:2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. ( see they went right back to the law of Moses and the offering burnt sacrifices.)
3 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord, even burnt offerings morning and evening. ( they went right back and rebuilt on the base or same foundation as was before. nothing had changed
4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required; ( people you need to watch what you are doing just because it is a custom to do something. Just because your mama of daddy does something you don't have to do it if it is not in line with the word of God. Just because so and so celebrates all these idols called holidays it does not mean you have to do it. Be careful what you do. Just because Susie does something does not mean that Johnny has to do the same
5 And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the Lord that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the Lord.( see they went back to the offering of burnt sacrifices and all of their idols. The same thing that is happening in the churches. God said in his word..... Isa 1:11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats.
Isa 1:12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts?
13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them.
15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. ( see God hates all of this. He will not hear you when you make many prayers and hide his eyes from you. As usual Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. ( how many times has this been said in messages and you will not hear? God said there is coming a time he will not hear. Better open your ears while you can.)
I could do more in the book of Ezra about the rebuilding of the OT temple foundation but I have a couple more scriptures I am going to add out of the book of Ezra then I am going to the NT (new Jerusalem foundation and show what it is.)
Ezra 3:6-7..... 6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the Lord. But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid.
7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.( vs 6 states But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid. So what did they do? They begin to employ or give wages for the work of God. The same thing that is going on in these churches that has no foundation because the foundation was not and is not laid yet. Never will be as I said God put that to sleep and in darkness never to rise again and see light. Where did these wages come from? Of course, it comes from the people that are paying their 10% tithes. It was going to be very costly. As it is today. I have seen churches that had cost millions$ of dollars to build. Yes, that is millions with a s which makes it plural.
Ok, let's go to the NT New Jersulem church. As I said at the beginning of this message that it started with Jesus and it ends with Jesus. As I also said it was sanctified by God and it is God's spirit. Jesus was the first to receive it as once again it had or has to be started by Jesus. First, let me tell you about what this is and where it is. We learned above that that OT law temple was in the OT Jerusalem. But now we are showing an NT New Jerusalem and where it is and about the foundation, it is founded on.
So we know that the Holy Ghost is that temple. But where is it? It is not and was not founded by hands of man.
Acts 7:48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
So from the scripture, we see it was not founded by hands of man. So for you, Jesus is God people better think on this one. God just showed me that he does not have hands as a man has. Neither does he have arms, legs, eyes, and body as man has. You need to think on this one. As I said God just opened my eyes to that and you church people need to let God open your understanding of the scriptures.
Ok, I want to show you where Jesus received his temple.
Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: Luke 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. ( we see here that the scripture said descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him. It did not say a body shape as a man. People you so much need to wake up.)
John 1:32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Now to show where this NT New Jerusalem is. 1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? ( whow??? it says your body is that temple? now, where is it? it is in you. Praise the Lord.
Now more on this foundation.
13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
(So we see that this revelation that the Father had given to Peter is where his church ( foundation) will be built on this rock. It will always stand and never fall.)
1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
( in the scripture masterbuilder means someone well learned in the scripture. We know Paul was because he built churches before and after this. But it was built on the Rock and that Rock was Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. ( so Paul was saying you can not build on this foundation unless it is built on Jesus Christ. He also said you take heed how you build upon this rock.)
Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; ( see as I said Jesus was the beginning and he also is the ending him being the chief cornerstone.
Larry Bray
6/22/2018Foundation of the Temple.
But what temple are we talking about?
Ezra 3 King James Version (KJV)
3:1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.
( here we see something that is going to happen in Jerusalem. This had to be something very powerful that would have something that everyone gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. But what? seven shows the
perfection of God and God's day of rest. Genesis 2 King James Version (KJV)
2:1.... Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Genesis 2:3..... said God sanctified something...... what did he sanctify he sanctified the seventh day of rest. more on this later.
This is only the beginning of the foundation of the true temple. What so ever this was called for children of Israel to gather themselves in Jerusalem. Let me say this. God is still calling the true Israel of God to come together as one man in the true Jerusalem. But it seems that only a few want to gather together as one man ( all the same). They all had rather gather together in the false church. They have one man that rules over them and that is what they want. subverting their
souls, by circumcision and keeping the law: to whom the ( apostles) gave no such commandment:
This happened in Jerusalem. What does the book of Acts tell us about this gathering in Jerusalem? Well, let us go to the book of Acts chapter 1.
This started in Luke 24 ...... 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand
the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the
dead the third day:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations,
beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem,
until ye be endued with power from on high.
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
So we see Jesus said as I said above. He said "until ye be endued with power from on high". I said "This had to be something very powerful that would have something that everyone gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. So I am staying with the word. Am I not?
Sure I am. I said with the scripture this was going to happen in Jerusalem. Jesus said, " but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high".
Acts 1:4.... says 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not
depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
( here again. they were reminded not to depart from Jerusalem. So whatever will give them power on
high is going to happen in Jerusalem.)
Our opening vs is Ezra said, " the people gathered themselves together."
Acts 1:4 also says "being assembled together with them." So we are still in the scripture.
Ezra 3:1 also says.... "the people gathered themselves together as one man." Acts 1:14 These all continued with "ONE ACCORD" in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. ONE MAN AND ONE ACCORD means with one mind. So that is how
"the people gathered themselves together as one man."
Now, what was this power they were supposed to wait on? Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after
that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and
in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ( this is stating that the Holy Ghost was this power. Did they receive this power? Sure they did. Wel, let me show you.
Acts 2 King James Version (KJV)
2:1.. And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance
(Acts 2:1... they were all with ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE. once again showing the same as Ezra 3 King James Version (KJV)
3:1.... 3:1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. ( one man is the same as one accord and again and where did this happen? It happened in Jerusalem. So still with the scriptures.
So the foundation of this temple started with Jesus and it was passed on to the apostles. From the apostles, it was passed onto the true people of God. And it is still going on today. To get in this temple you must receive the Holy Ghost. You can not go back to that OT temple. I said Jesus was the beginning and now I say he is the ending. Jesus ended that OT LAW AT CALVARY.
Colossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; ( Jesus abolished and wipe it clean. He has done away with and put those OT laws into darkness never to see light again. The rules and requirements of the law of Moses are no more. Maybe I should have said the rules and requirements of the law of Moses are no more to the New Jerusalem people. You could not receive the Holy Ghost under the law. God shows me so much that I can not type fast enough and then it leaves my mind. Has anyone ever had this to happen to you? I know one that it happens to. See that OT law that against us, which was against and contrary to us. But the church thinks and carries you back to that OT Jerusalem by which you can not be saved. As I said earlier there is no salvation under law.
Galatians 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
1 Timothy 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. ( there are some that desire to be teachers of the law but they do not understand even what the law requires of them. They know not of what they speak. They know not who, which, what. All they know under the law you receive money for the work of God. It is all about the ruler receiving big $.
This is why you women cannot speak in the church. 1 Corinthians 14:34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. ( Women you are to hold your peace and be kept in silence for it is not permitted in the church. You are to go home and ask your husband so saith the law. You are not to utter a voice or emit a sound, That is right you are not allowed to speak under the law. You are to obey what your ruler ( pastor etc,) Women why oh tell me why do you want to be under the law? You have been set free under the New Jerusalem.
Galatians 5 [Full Chapter]
1 ...Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. ... Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4:22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. ( women I must ask do you want to be a bondmaid? or had you rather be a freewoman?
Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. ( come into the New Jerusalem and be set free.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. ( as I said above it begins with Jesus and also ends with Jesus. He is still giving these waters. But how long will he stay the waters? I would not drink from a muddy foundation ( OT law) when I could drink from a crystal clear river of living water.
Revelation 22 King James Version (KJV)
22:1.... And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. ( people several scriptures saying that it is free. I would rather have something free than to have to pay for it. Under the law that is what you will do in these churches. They are always wanting money for something.
Ok, as I said above I would show you what was the seventh day of rest that was santified.
Isaiah 28:11-12 .... For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. ( this is speaking of the Holy Ghost that they received on the day of Pentecost.
Again Acts 2:3-4... states 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance ( still in the scripture...... Am I not? Sure I am. If not show me where I am wrong? Prove me wrong if you can with the scripture. So it is the Holy Ghost that God sanctified on the day of rest as Isaiah 28:11-12 says. So if you have the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in another tongue, praise the Lord because he has sanctified you as the next scripture shows. It shows we are sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
I am going to go through this as best as I can and show what the Israel children did. Here we go. This is showing the church rebuilding what was tore down. Then it changes to the true foundation.
Ezra 3:2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. ( see they went right back to the law of Moses and the offering burnt sacrifices.)
3 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord, even burnt offerings morning and evening. ( they went right back and rebuilt on the base or same foundation as was before. nothing had changed
4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required; ( people you need to watch what you are doing just because it is a custom to do something. Just because your mama of daddy does something you don't have to do it if it is not in line with the word of God. Just because so and so celebrates all these idols called holidays it does not mean you have to do it. Be careful what you do. Just because Susie does something does not mean that Johnny has to do the same
5 And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the Lord that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the Lord.( see they went back to the offering of burnt sacrifices and all of their idols. The same thing that is happening in the churches. God said in his word..... Isa 1:11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats.
Isa 1:12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts?
13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them.
15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. ( see God hates all of this. He will not hear you when you make many prayers and hide his eyes from you. As usual Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. ( how many times has this been said in messages and you will not hear? God said there is coming a time he will not hear. Better open your ears while you can.)
I could do more in the book of Ezra about the rebuilding of the OT temple foundation but I have a couple more scriptures I am going to add out of the book of Ezra then I am going to the NT (new Jerusalem foundation and show what it is.)
Ezra 3:6-7..... 6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the Lord. But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid.
7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.( vs 6 states But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid. So what did they do? They begin to employ or give wages for the work of God. The same thing that is going on in these churches that has no foundation because the foundation was not and is not laid yet. Never will be as I said God put that to sleep and in darkness never to rise again and see light. Where did these wages come from? Of course, it comes from the people that are paying their 10% tithes. It was going to be very costly. As it is today. I have seen churches that had cost millions$ of dollars to build. Yes, that is millions with a s which makes it plural.
Ok, let's go to the NT New Jersulem church. As I said at the beginning of this message that it started with Jesus and it ends with Jesus. As I also said it was sanctified by God and it is God's spirit. Jesus was the first to receive it as once again it had or has to be started by Jesus. First, let me tell you about what this is and where it is. We learned above that that OT law temple was in the OT Jerusalem. But now we are showing an NT New Jerusalem and where it is and about the foundation, it is founded on.
So we know that the Holy Ghost is that temple. But where is it? It is not and was not founded by hands of man.
Acts 7:48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
So from the scripture, we see it was not founded by hands of man. So for you, Jesus is God people better think on this one. God just showed me that he does not have hands as a man has. Neither does he have arms, legs, eyes, and body as man has. You need to think on this one. As I said God just opened my eyes to that and you church people need to let God open your understanding of the scriptures.
Ok, I want to show you where Jesus received his temple.
Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: Luke 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. ( we see here that the scripture said descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him. It did not say a body shape as a man. People you so much need to wake up.)
John 1:32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Now to show where this NT New Jerusalem is. 1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? ( whow??? it says your body is that temple? now, where is it? it is in you. Praise the Lord.
Now more on this foundation.
13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
(So we see that this revelation that the Father had given to Peter is where his church ( foundation) will be built on this rock. It will always stand and never fall.)
1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
( in the scripture masterbuilder means someone well learned in the scripture. We know Paul was because he built churches before and after this. But it was built on the Rock and that Rock was Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. ( so Paul was saying you can not build on this foundation unless it is built on Jesus Christ. He also said you take heed how you build upon this rock.)
Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; ( see as I said Jesus was the beginning and he also is the ending him being the chief cornerstone.
Larry Bray
6/22/2018