Keys And New Covenant Agreement

The discussion centers on the concept of "keys and new covenant agreement," emphasizing authority and agreement in a spiritual sense. The speaker explains that keys represent authority and that new covenant agreements are unique, requiring divine revelation for prayers to be answered. The conversation references Matthew 15, 16, and 18, highlighting Jesus' teachings on defilement, the role of the human spirit as a sanctuary, and the importance of divine revelation. The speaker stresses that true agreement in prayer must be based on God's planting in the human spirit, not human desires. The example of the church in Antioch illustrates this principle in action.

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Keys and New Covenant Agreement

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Introduction to Keys and New Covenant Agreement

• Speaker begins by discussing the topic of keys and the new covenant agreement, explaining that keys represent authority and agreement.
• The new covenant agreement is described as a unique kind of agreement required for prayers to be answered.
• Speaker plans to share from Matthew chapters 15, 16, and 18, starting with the Pharisees' complaint about the disciples not washing their hands ceremonially.
• Jesus' response to the Pharisees is discussed, highlighting the transgression of commandments by their traditions and the hypocrisy of their worship.

Jesus' Teachings on Defilement and Revelation

• Speaker explains that Jesus taught that eating with unwashed hands does not defile, but what proceeds out of the mouth does.
• The disciples' concern about offending the Pharisees is addressed by Jesus, who tells them to leave the Pharisees alone.
• Jesus emphasizes that defilement comes from the heart, not from what enters the mouth, and that evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, etc. come from the heart.
• The importance of the human spirit as a sanctuary for God's habitation is discussed, with a focus on the sanctuary of the human heart.

The Human Spirit as a Sanctuary

• Speaker delves into the concept of the human spirit as a sanctuary, tracing the origin of the word "sanctuary" to the Old Testament Holy of Holies.
• The human spirit is intended to be a holy place for God's habitation, and the purity and righteousness of the spirit determine the quality of life.
• The speaker invites self-reflection on what is in one's spirit and who planted it there, emphasizing that everything of essence comes from the spirit.
• The idea that only what is planted by God in the human spirit will bear fruit and be pleasing to God is discussed.

Peter's Revelation and the Foundation of the Church

• Speaker transitions to Matthew 16, where Jesus asks his disciples about people's opinions of him and Peter declares Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God.
• Jesus blesses Peter, renames him Petros (rock), and declares that he will build his church on this rock.
• The significance of Peter's revelation from God the Father is emphasized, with Jesus stating that he will build his church on the foundation of this revelation.
• The concept of binding and loosing on earth and in heaven is explained, highlighting that it involves acting on God's revelation and not human dictation.

New Covenant Agreement and Prayer

• Speaker discusses the importance of agreement in prayer, explaining that it should be based on God's revelation and not human desires.
• The speaker emphasizes that true agreement in prayer comes from the same revelation from God, which is planted in the human spirit.
• The role of the Holy Spirit as the true teacher and illuminator of spiritual truths is highlighted.
• The speaker explains that when two or three agree in prayer, it is based on God's planting in their spirits, and this agreement is honored by God.

The Role of Prophets and Teachers

• Speaker introduces the concept of prophets and teachers in the church, explaining that both receive revelation from the Spirit of God.
• Prophets speak forth what they receive, while teachers use words and ideas to help others understand accurately.
• The speaker emphasizes that the role of teachers is to contribute to the soundness of mind of the hearers.
• The example of the church in Antioch, where prophets and teachers worshiped, fasted, and agreed on a mission for Barnabas and Saul, is used to illustrate the operation of the church.

The Church's Mission and Agreement in Prayer

• Speaker explains that the church's mission is to agree in prayer based on God's revelation, not human desires.
• The speaker emphasizes that true agreement in prayer comes from the same revelation from God, which is planted in the human spirit.
• The importance of fasting and praying together to receive God's revelation and agree on His will is highlighted.
• The speaker concludes by stating that this is the essence of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ, built on the foundation of God's revelation.