The River of God by Kip McKean Flashcards

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Title of Sermon

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The River of God

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Ezekiel is divided into what?

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7 great visions

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Why is the vision significant?

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Because it is the last and greatest vision

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When did the vision occur?

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January 572 BC

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Ezekiel 40:1

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God took him into the city: Jerusalem

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Ezekiel 40:2-4

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  • Jerusalem lies in ruins at this time
  • Ezekiel sees vision of the city being rebuilt
  • Man with appearance of bronze
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Man with appearance of bronze = ??? = ???

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Man with appearance of bronze = Angel of God= the pre-incarnate of Jesus

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Ezekiel 43:1-5

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  • The glory of God is back in Jerusalem

* Ezekiel sees a great hope and restoration

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Ezekiel 47:1-2

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  • There was water in Jerusalem

* Water came from the rebuilt temple

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Why was the water significant to the Jews?

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  • Ancient civilizations were always built next to water

* Jews looked at water as a very special blessing of God

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What does the word Hebrew mean?

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Trickling down from the temple

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12
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Ezekiel 47:3-7

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Measurements

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What does it mean when something is measured in the O. T ?

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It is like a survey ~

It means there is going to be an upcoming transformation

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Ezekiel 47:8

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  • Comes out from the river and sees all kinds of trees
  • River is flowing east
  • Water gives life even to the Dead Sea
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What is the significance of the River flowing east

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  • Towards Jericho and the Jordan valley
  • Jerusalem lies the highest
  • Jericho lies below sea level
  • Moving from high (Jerusalem) to low (Jericho)
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Ezekiel 47:9

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Shows that where the river flows there is Life

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Water = ??? = ???

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Water=Spirit=Life (where the river flows there is Life)

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What does the River represent?

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River of God represents the Spirit of God

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Ezekiel 47:10

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Fisherman will be fishing from En Gedi to En Eglaim

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Why is where the Fishermen were fishing in Ezekiel 47:10 significant?

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Fisherman will be fishing from En Gedi to En Eglaim

  • Westside=Land of the Jews
  • Eastside= Gentiles (En Gedi)

Jews and Gentiles are fishing for the world = World Evangelism!

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Salt gives us what? Which scripture is this seen in?

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Salt gives (us) life ~ was used as a preservative

Ezekiel 47:11

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What is the message in Ezekiel in 47:12?

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  • For the Jews the message was clear —> God was going to restore the temple and their land back to them
  • For us in the 21st Century the message is clear —> God is going to restore the Kingdom he smashed
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What is water used for?

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Water is for cleansing, life, beauty, fruit, and healing

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The Last GLC: Paris

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Had 70 at the inaugural.

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The Last GLC: San Francisco

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  • Had 151 at the inaugural

* Covered all the Bay Area

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The Last GLC: Mexico City

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Had 72 at the inaugural.

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The Last GLC: Boston

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  • Had 108 at the inaugural.

* Hine’s restored, Tim Power restored, DiFusco’s restored

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The Last GLC: Orlando

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  • Had 140 at the inaugural.

* Goal of 100 Additions the first year

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What did the Last GLC show?

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The River will flow wherever we send disciples!

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Ezekiel 47:12

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  • There is life in the Sanctuary ~ Jews get the vision that God will be worshiped again!
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Which scriptures shows us that there are 2 ways to enter the Kingdom? What are the 2 ways?

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Matthew 13:44-46 ~

  1. Stumble upon it
  2. Looking for it
  • Price is the same = sold out!
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What is the price of entering the Kingdom?

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Being sold out! (Matthew 13:44-46)

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Which Valley does the River of God go through? Why is this so significant?

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The Kidron Valley:

  • Where King Josiah threw all the impurities
  • Jesus referred to this Valley as Hell
  • Shows that it doesn’t matter if you are living a hell of a life… God can change you
  • Wherever the River flows there is life!

ANYONE CAN CHANGE
** Who they are can change to who they WERE! **

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Which scripture shows us that anyone can change?

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1 Corinthians 6:9-11

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Niven’s story ~

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Tim Kernan and Ninev lived crazy lives, but later became partners in the Gospel.

Shows us that anyone can change! ^

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What are the depths of commitments?

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  • Ankle deep: Amazed but not all in.
  • Knee deep: Having Quiet times but not all in.
  • Waist high (Greek: Loings: sexual area) :You are pure but not all in
  • Fully submerged: Where God wants you!!
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Analogies:

  • What does it feel like when you’re fully submerged?
  • What does it feel like when you’re in the river without control?
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  • Like a kid getting scared of the deep end (but is eventually the most fun part of the pool!)
  • It feels amazing: 007 - James Bond - “I’m all in”
38
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What depth should you be in if you’re in ICCM?

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All in!

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Which scripture(s) shows: A vision of Jerusalem, a Measuring Rod, and a Square city? What is the significance of this?

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Revelation 21:9-11, 15-16 ~

  • Measuring rod= Upcoming transformation
  • Square city=Perfect city
40
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Which scripture(s) shows the healing of the nations? What is the significance of this?

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Revelations 22:1-5 ~

  • The healing of the nations = The healing of the curse of sin
41
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Why is it extremely hard yet exciting and extremely exhilarating about being called into the Full- Time Ministry?

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Because you are not in control!

42
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How many points are there in this sermon?

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5 points

43
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Point 1

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I. The Blessings of Water

44
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Point 2

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II. The Source of Water

45
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Point 3

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III. The Course of Water

46
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Point 4

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IV. The Depth of the Water

47
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Point 5

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V. Eternal Life Comes from the Water