Carry Words - Apostle Michael Orokpo, PhD.
(Full Message Title: Living from Reality)
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DAILY READING PLAN FOR 40 DAYS PRAYER & FASTING
(30-Day New Testament Reading Plan)
Journey with us through the New Testament as we pray,
fast, and grow in intimacy with God.
Each day is an opportunity to be strengthened, transformed,
and aligned with His purpose through the Word
Satan has a fourfold agenda that represents the motivation of everything emanating from evil and darkness.
1. To stop people from having a real encounter with Jesus Christ, and accessing the transformative life that comes from Him through the Gospel.
2. To incite perpetual rebellion against The Lordship, government, and value-system of Christ.
3. Institutionalisation of global hostility against those who love Jesus, and programs that advance God’s agenda. (Romans 8:36, Daniel 6:1-9)
4. To stop people, especially Believers, from accessing the needed light that empowers them to walk in the reality of honour, dignity, victory and dominion, as God intended.
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The four Gospels are not random repetitions. Each one presents Jesus from a different angle, for a specific purpose and audience. Together, they give a full picture of who He is.
1. Matthew —>> Jesus as the King (Messiah)
Audience: Mainly Jews
Matthew focuses on proving that Jesus is the promised Messiah from the Old Testament.
• He starts with a genealogy from Abraham and David → showing Jesus is a royal descendant
• Constantly says: “This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet…”
• Emphasizes the Kingdom of Heaven
Why?
The Jews were waiting for a King. Matthew is saying: “This is the One you have been waiting for.”
2. Mark —>> Jesus as the Servant with Power
Audience: Romans (action-oriented people)
Mark shows Jesus as:
• Always moving
• Always serving
• Performing miracles
There are fewer long teachings and more actions.
• No genealogy (servants don’t need one)
• Focus on what Jesus does, not long explanations
Why?
Romans respected power and action, not long religious discussions.
Mark shows: Jesus is powerful, active, and authoritative.
3. Luke —>>Jesus as the Perfect Man (Savior of All)
Audience: Gentiles (non-Jews)
Luke presents Jesus as:
• Compassionate
• Caring for the poor, women, and outcasts
• Deeply human, yet perfect
• Genealogy goes all the way back to Adam (not just Abraham)
• Emphasis on prayer, mercy, and the Holy Spirit
Why?
Luke wants to show that Jesus is not only for Jews, but for everyone. “He is the Savior of all humanity.”
4. John —>> Jesus as God (Divine Son)
Audience: Everyone (universal)
John goes deeper than the others.
• Starts with: “In the beginning was the Word…”
• Clearly declares Jesus divinity
• Focuses on who Jesus is, not just what He did
Includes powerful “I AM” statements:
• “I am the Light of the world”
• “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
Why?
John wants there to be no confusion:
Jesus is not just a prophet, He is God in the flesh.
God allowed four Gospels so we can see Jesus fully as:
• King (Matthew)
• Servant (Mark)
• Man (Luke)
• God (John)
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In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross.
In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating blood. Although rare, it is recognized as Hematidrosis, a condition caused by high levels of stress.
At the time, the crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst of criminals. But this is not all Jesus faced. He endured whipping so severe that it tore the flesh from His body. He was beaten so horribly that His face was torn & His beard ripped.
A crown of thorns, 2-3 inches long cut deeply into His scalp. The leather whip used to flog Him had tiny iron balls & sharp bones. The balls caused internal injuries while the sharp bones ripped open His flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, & bowels are exposed, causing major blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture. After Jesus was severely flogged, He was forced to carry His cross while people mocked & spat on Him.
Crucifixion was a process meant to instill excruciating pain, creating a slow & agonizing death. Nails as long as 8 inches were driven into Jesus' wrists & feet. The Roman soldiers knew the tendons in the wrists would tear & break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support Himself to breathe. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage...Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours!
The Gospel of John writes that after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced His side with a spear & blood & water came out. Scientists explain that from hypovolemic shock, the rapid heart rate causes fluid to gather in the sack around the lungs & heart. The accumulation of fluid in the membrane around the heart is called a Pericardial effusion & the lungs is called a pleural effusion.
To the world, Christianity is as foolish as it can get. They believe it's for the weak. But when you are confronted by the reality of the cross, it's clearly not a pretty sight. It is brutal & horrific.
This is the weight Jesus carried. The weight of the sins of the world, all so that we can live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took. Repent & believe! Jesus is “God among us” in the flesh. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much that He went through this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine.
Jesus is the LORD, Almighty God, Everlasting Father.
Thank You, Jesus.
Foundational Truths to Know and Believe About God in Tonight’s Miracle Service:
1. God is a Supernatural God
Throughout Scripture, God consistently reveals Himself through supernatural acts.
2. God is a Miracle-Working God
The miraculous flows from the supernatural, and every God-initiated supernatural act ultimately brings Him glory.
Miracles are acts of divine intervention, released through the love, mercy and power of God.
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The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.
—Galatians 5:22-23
Pastor, elder, and overseer are not three different offices in the New Testament. They are three terms describing the same role from different angles. Acts 20:17-28 and 1 Peter 5:1-5 use all three interchangeably for the same group of men in the same church.