Thursday, July 21, 2016
5:49 PM

2 cor 4:18 look at the things not seen
Prov 29:18 having heavenly vision

Different position in heaven
We are to press in for higher position
Heaven sees it differently
Not by earning but by the grace of God
Love joy peace sacrifice
The way of this world will not work in heaven

Mark 10:44-45
Disciples requested to sit at left and right of Jesus
Jesus said it is for the Father to determine
V 43-44 the value system of heaven
To elevate you have to descend

1 cor 15:41-42 look at nature and explained to us the value in heaven
Glory like sun moon and stars

2 cor 12:2
1st, 2nd and 3rd heaven

3 parts- outer ,holy ,holiest represent intimacy or progressive in the relationship

Mark 4:28
Matthew ?:8 talents

Level of development in believers
3 domains in believers

To come up higher
Call to intimacy
Highest position is about intimacy with God

Heavenly positions
1. Positions of promise (2 Samuel 7:16 forever for presence and eternity) extend from natural to spiritual realm

Numbers 25:13 God made a promise - everlasting priesthood

Jeremiah 35:19 shall not lack a man to stand before me

Promise for Cornerstone by God that there shall not lack a man to stand before Him
- spiritual position
No wine and alcohol

2. Positions of Ministry
Judah lost position

3. Revelation 20:4-6
The position of first resurrection
Reign n rule with Christ

Dying daily

Philippians 3: 8-11 Paul talking about the first resurrection
6 things qualifications of the first resurrection
1. V 8 Christ must be in the preeminent position
2. Righteousness by faith - constant walk with God
Cannot do and earned. We never be good enough.
3. Knowing Christ
4. Knowing the power of His resurrection
5. Sharing in His suffering
6. Experiencing the crucified life