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Gospel of the Kingdom Training Course
Lesson Reviews
Spring 2003
Lesson 9
The Gospel of the Kingdom: The Day of the Lord
The Battle Is the Lord’s
Click here and select tape #4867 for a mp3 audio sermon of this lesson
A. Read the following definition of the Kingdom of God:
At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. (John 14:20)
"That day" is the Day of the Lord. It is the day in which every knee in us has bowed to Jesus and every tongue in us has confessed that Jesus is Lord. The Lord has knocked at every door of our personality, and we have opened every door so that the King may establish His throne in every room of our being."— Robert B. Thompson (from One New Man)
B. Answer the following question:
Q.1 How is the Day of the Lord made personally applicable in our lives at present?
C. Read the following statement:
The Battle Is the Lord’s:
D. Read Deuteronomy 2:14-37
E. Answer the following question:
Q.2 What can we learn from this passage regarding the origin of the Lord’s battle plan for the invasion of Canaan?
F. Read Isaiah 28:5-17
G. Answer the following question:
Q.3 What can we learn from this passage regarding the progression of the Lord’s battle plan for the growth of the Christian Church?
H. Read Revelation 19:11-21
I. Answer the following question:
Q.4 What can we learn from this passage regarding the conclusion of the Lord’s battle plan for end of the age?
J. Read the following statement:
When news of a battle approaches it is wise to:
K. Read 2 Chronicles 20:1-29
L. Answer the following questions:
Q.5 When King Jehoshaphat heard news of a battle approaching what was his response?
Q.6 How did Jehoshaphat address the Lord in prayer regarding this situation?
Q.7 What did Jehoshaphat do regarding the betrayal of Ammon and Moab?
Q.8 What happened next?
Q.9 What type of behavior did Jehoshaphat engage in after hearing from the Lord through Jahaziel?
Q.10 How did Jehoshaphat and his soldiers enter the battle?
Q.11 How did Jehoshaphat’s army enter the fight?
Q.12 What was the response of Jehoshaphat’s army when the found their enemies defeated by the Lord?
Proceed to G. K. T. C. Lesson 10
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A.1 The Day of the Lord is God’s judgment against sin. When we allow God to blow the trumpet in our lives in order to alert us to the need for further deliverance from all that exalts itself against God we begin cooperating with His plan to establish His throne in every aspect of our life.
A.2 God waited patiently for a complete generation of soldiers to die off. Then He commanded a new generation of warriors to prepare to enter the Land of Promise. He gave them specific instructions to follow including which enemies to concentrate upon. The decision to enter Canaan, the plan for battle, and the time it took to accomplish it all originated with God Himself.
A.3 The history of the Church includes incidents of both glory and abuse. Amidst this progression God has worked with individuals who have been taught in a particular manner, slowly and deliberately over time, until they have become mature saints capable of representing the true image of Jesus Christ. These are the precious stones within the sure foundation that is becoming the New Jerusalem—the Presence of God among men.
A.4 The conclusion of the war against God is in God’s control and timing. His Son, Jesus Christ will lead an army of saints and warrior angels into battle against enemies spiritual and natural. The result is a complete victory for God and His plan of salvation. A rebellion which follows one thousand years later is dealt with summarily without a need for another battle.
A.5 He set himself and his people to seek the Lord for His assistance.
When we hear distressing news it is wise to respond by going immediately to God in prayer rather than trying to problem solve with our own wisdom and strength.
While God does not necessarily need reminding of His promises to us, by so doing our faith is built up by reviewing His previous acts of deliverance on our behalf.
A.7 He asked for God’s judgment on the matter of treachery.
In any spiritual battle it is essential that we not respond with human judgment but ask God for His insight into the matter.
A.8 The people stood before the Lord ready to hear from Him. Then the Lord spoke to them through Jahaziel telling them the battle belonged to the Lord.
After praying to God for deliverance it is wise to position ourselves to hear from Him and be prepared not to unduly reject whom He may choose to speak through.
A.9 He and the people with him bowed themselves to worship God before their deliverance took place.
Praising God after He works on our behalf is easy. Praising Him in faith before the answer comes requires faith and courage.
A.10 They entered the battle believing in God’s plan.
Once we have received God’s wisdom and insight for battle we must proceed in faith and belief that His plan will win the fight.
A.11 They began to praise and sing unto God amidst the fight.
Praising and singing to God while we encounter resistance in battle builds up our faith and shows our enemies our trust is in God alone not our own strength and wisdom.
A.12 They rejoiced in the plunder of God’s enemies.
Out of the heat of battle comes experience and new insight into spiritual warfare which God can help us apply in future situations.
