Word for the Week 2002

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Climbing the Mountain Part III Week 1, 2002 - As we are begin the third year in which I have written this Word for the Week for our Internet friends, I want to do a brief review of its purpose. When given the visions that I wrote about in The Final Quest, I climbed a mountain with... More ... Rick Joyner A Map to the Kingdom Week 2, 2002 - As we have considered in one of our previous studies, there are a number of scriptures that illuminate a progressive walk and maturity in the Lord. One of these is II Peter 1:2-7: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge... More ... Rick Joyner A Vision Full of Purpose Week 3, 2002 - Ephesus means, "full purpose." Ephesus was one of the most strategic cities in the first century for both the Roman Empire and the church. It was also the center of worship for the goddess Diana, which represented a satanic counterpart... More ... Rick Joyner Predestined for a Purpose Week 4, 2002 - As we continue our study of Ephesians and the revelation of our full purpose in Christ, we will patiently, verse by verse, examine the depth of the revelation found in this letter. Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by... More ... Rick Joyner The Wonders of Inheritance Week 5, 2002 - As we continue our study of Ephesians, let us realize the revelation of our full purpose in Christ that is found in this great epistle: Ephesians 1:6-7 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in... More ... Rick Joyner Faith and Love Renowned Week 6, 2002 - We continue our study of Ephesians and the purpose of the church with Chapter 1:15-17: For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you,and your love for all the saints do not cease giving... More ... Rick Joyner Eyes That See Week 7, 2002 - We continue our study of Ephesians and the purpose of the church with Chapter 1:18: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His... More ... Rick Joyner Cultivating Power Week 8, 2002 - Last week we examined Ephesians 1:18 where Paul wrote: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints... More ... Rick Joyner Ultimate Authority Week 9, 2002 - Last week we discussed, "...the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might" (Ephesians 1:19). It should be the ultimate goal of every Christian to live... More ... Rick Joyner Your Calling to Sit Week 10, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 2:1-7: And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, In which you formerly walked according to the course of the world, according to the prince of the air, of the spirit that is now working in... More ... Rick Joyner The Gift of God, Part I Week 11, 2002 - This week we continue the study of our calling with Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. Why would... More ... Rick Joyner The Gift of God, Part II Week 12, 2002 - This week we continue our study with Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. The first point in this text is that we are God’s... More ... Rick Joyner Cutting Away the Old Week 13, 2002 - This week we continue to study our purpose in Christ with Ephesians 2:11-13: Therefore remember, that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the... More ... Rick Joyner The Unity Week 14, 2002 - This week we continue our study of our purpose in Christ with the crucial statement made in Ephesians 2:15-16: by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, that in Himself He might... More ... Rick Joyner The Test Week 15, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 2:17-19: And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near; or through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no... More ... Rick Joyner The Foundation Week 16, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 2:20: Having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone. Paul is not saying that the apostles and prophets are the foundation. As he... More ... Rick Joyner The Building Week 17, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 2:21-22: In whom the whole building, being fitted together is growing into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit... More ... Rick Joyner An Inclusive Vision Week 18, 2002 - We now begin an important part of our journey through the book of Ephesians. In the first two chapters the apostle Paul sowed the seeds of a glorious and expansive vision of what Christians are called to be. For the rest of the epistle... More ... Rick Joyner Power for Grace Week 19, 2002 - This week we will continue our study with Ephesians 3:7-9: I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace... More ... Rick Joyner Witnessing to Principalities Week 20, 2002 - Last week we studied how the mystery of God’s grace that was revealed through Christ was made plain through Paul’s ministry. The next verse, Ephesians 3:10, adds a significant and remarkable reason why this must be done: in order... More ... Rick Joyner Confident Access Week 21, 2002 - Last week we discussed Ephesians 3:10, which explains our calling to be witnesses to principalities and powers. The next verse states that , “This (being a witness to principalities) was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He... More ... Rick Joyner Tribulations and Glory Week 22, 2002 - This week’s verse, Ephesians 3:13, has proven hard to understand for many modern, Western Christians. Paul writes, “Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory.” It is understandable... More ... Rick Joyner Family and the Inner Man Week 23, 2002 - This week we proceed to Ephesians 3:14-16: For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be... More ... Rick Joyner The Knowledge of Life Week 24, 2002 - This week’s text in Ephesians 3:17-19 touches the very foundations of our life in God: so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the... More ... Rick Joyner The Abundance of Christ Within Week 25, 2002 - This year we have been studying Ephesians verse by verse because it is the epistle that reveals more than any other the heart of Paul’s revelation of the glorious calling of the church. This week we continue with Ephesians 3:20-21... More ... Rick Joyner A Worthy Walk Week 26, 2002 - This week we begin our study of one of the most concise chapters in the Scriptures for revealing the calling and purpose of the church, Ephesians 4. There is a pattern in Paul’s letters that is also followed in this one. The first... More ... Rick Joyner Unity Week 27, 2002 - This week we will study the simple, but essential truth that is revealed in Ephesians 4:4-6: There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God... More ... Rick Joyner Your Free Gift Week 28, 2002 - Last week we looked at the critical truth that is revealed in Ephesians 4:4-6 about unity. In those verses we were not just called to unity, but told that we do have unity in Christ. If we are abiding in Him we will have unity with one... More ... Rick Joyner Being Filled Week 29, 2002 - This week’s text, Ephesians 4:9-10, ties together even more firmly the message of the verses that we have studied the last two weeks. Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also had descended into the... More ... Rick Joyner Being Equipped Week 30, 2002 - This week’s text has become one of the most quoted, and to some the most controversial, scriptures in recent times, Ephesians 4:11-13: And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors... More ... Rick Joyner Defining Our Calling Week 31, 2002 - This Word for the Week ministry is a way that we are seeking to methodically sink our roots deeper into sound biblical truth, as well as the important spiritual issues of our times. For this reason we want to delve a little deeper into... More ... Rick Joyner The Prophets Week 32, 2002 - Last week we began our study of the equipping ministries listed in Ephesians 4 with a brief overview of the apostolic ministry. This week we will continue with the next ministry that is mentioned—the prophets. Of course, the best we can... More ... Rick Joyner The Evangelist Week 33, 2002 - This week we are continuing our study of the equipping ministries listed in Ephesians 4:1, and will take a brief look at the ministry of the evangelist. In the New Testament, there are over twenty people referred to as apostles, only... More ... Rick Joyner The Pastor Week 34, 2002 - In our study of the equipping ministries listed in Ephesians 4:11, our next ministry is the pastor. Last week we discussed that there were over twenty people in the New Testament who are referred to as apostles, only a couple who are... More ... Rick Joyner The Teacher Week 35, 2002 - The teacher is the last of the five equipping ministries listed in Ephesians 4:11, but it is foundational for all of the other ministries. To equip others will require teaching as well as training and impartation. However, the teaching... More ... Rick Joyner The Purpose of Ministry Week 36, 2002 - For the last few weeks we have briefly discussed the functions of the five equipping ministries listed in Ephesians 4:11. Now we will proceed to discuss their purpose in a little more depth, which is stated as being “for the equipping... More ... Rick Joyner The Measure of a Ministry Week 37, 2002 - This week we continue the study of the purpose of equipping ministries listed in Ephesians 4:11 with what must be considered one of the most amazing verses in the Scriptures, Ephesians 4:13. It states that these ministries are given... More ... Rick Joyner Stability and Discernment Week 38, 2002 - This week we continue our study with Ephesians 4:14: As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful... More ... Rick Joyner Speaking the Truth in Love Week 39, 2002 - The verse for this week’s study is Ephesians 4:15: But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ. This is another one of those verses that could be worthy of a lifetime of... More ... Rick Joyner Fitting Together Week 40, 2002 - For the last few weeks we have seen that the ministry the Lord gave to His church is a team. When the church is led and equipped by this team it will: 1. be built up by the saints doing the work of the ministry, the people will... More ... Rick Joyner The Minds of the Futile Week 41, 2002 - This week’s text is Ephesians 4:17-19, This I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, being darkened in their understanding, excluded... More ... Rick Joyner Renewing the Spirit of Our Minds Week 42, 2002 - This week we will look at Ephesians 4:20-24: But you did not learn Christ in this way, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay... More ... Rick Joyner Loving the Truth Week 43, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 4:25: Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. When we think of truth and error, we often relate it to doctrinal... More ... Rick Joyner Righteous Anger Week 44, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 4:25: Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. When we think of truth and error, we often relate it to doctrinal... More ... Rick Joyner Labor or Steal Week 45, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 4:28: Let him who steals steal no longer; but rather let him labor, performing with his own hands what is good, in order that he may have something to share with him who has need. “Thou shalt... More ... Rick Joyner Words of Life Week 46, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 4:29: Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear. If this one... More ... Rick Joyner Words That Build Week 47, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 4:30-32: And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along... More ... Rick Joyner Imitators of God Week 48, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:1-2: Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma... More ... Rick Joyner The Path to Destruction Week 49, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:3 But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints Immorality is understood to be any form of sex outside of marriage. However, what many... More ... Rick Joyner The Power of Your Word Week 50, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:4: and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. Jesus Himself is called “the Word.” He is the Communication from God... More ... Rick Joyner Disqualified for Eternal Life Week 51, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:5-8: For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with... More ... Rick Joyner Pleasing to the Lord Week 52, 2002 - Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:10: trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. This simple statement encompasses the highest and most noble purpose of man. There is nothing we can ever do that is more important, more... More ... Rick Joyner