TCA-YWAM Austin DTC 2/26/2017                       Preparing for Communion (compiled by Jon Dorris)   Foundational Truths – New Covenant vs Old Covenant   -Trust Jesus Christ’s free gift of righteousness vs our works of righteousness to be in right standing with God. -Ro. 5:17 -Yes we should bear “fruits of God’s righteousness” through our trusting the Holy Spirit to live out Christ through us (Gal. 2:20)   -Heb. 8:10-12 “…put My laws in their minds…write them on their hearts…Be their God and they be My people (Rev. 21:3) -Heb. 10:15-17 (repeated the above)   -Heb. 9:8 (9-14) read especially :14 -Glean from the Old Testament (Old Cov.) by the Holy Spirit, BUT be careful not to try to conform to OT “letter of the law” details ( which are a mere shadow of Jesus Christ and His finished work at Cross and New Blood Covenant (New Testament)     -Heb. 9:22-28           -without the shedding of blood there is not forgiveness           -Jesus Christ’s Blood she for all sin (BUT must be believed and received – see                    PAC next week: (from Dale Sides Perfect Redemption series)                              -P- Prepare for Communion                              -A-Application of the Blood                              -C-Confession of the Covenant           -Jesus Christ rewards those who persevere to His 2nd coming   -Heb. 10:10-12 Jesus Christ sanctified us by offering His body for our sins once for all time   -Rev. 3:18 (:19-22) “Buy from Me:           -Gold refined by fire                    -1st trust in Jesus Christ finished work (New Covenant)                    -2nd ask the Holy Spirit to refine you with His fire           -White garments – Trust in Jesus’ righteousness           -Eye salve to anoint your eyes – Holy Spirit’s revelation of truths (Eph1:17-19)   -Brief Conclusion New Covenant Truths           -Heb. 10:19-25 (Read it)                    :19- confidence to live in God’s Presence                    :22- sincere heart                              -full assurance of faith                              -hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience                                       -1 John 1:7-9                    :23 hold fast your confession of our hope                              -trusting in God’s faithfulness                    :24-25 encouraging one another             -Heb. 10:26-31 WARNING                    :26 don’t go on sinning willfully           -Ps. 81:11-16 not obeying God’s leading = given over to stubborn heart           -Heb. 10:32-39 Persevere in faith   Preparing for Communion   -Heart attitude vs letter of the law   -Heb. 7:25 Jesus saves completely those who draw near to God -James 4:6 Humility vs Pride -     “    4:7 Submit to God resist enemy3 -     “    4:8 Draw near …cleanse hands… purify heart   -Luke 18:9-14 Parable of Pharisee and Tax Collector           --Humility vs self-righteousness (filthy rags)   -Mt. 5:3 attitude of: spiritually bankrupt without Jesus           “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”   -2 Chron. 7:14 again it is about Heart BUT let Holy Spirit live it out through you           -Humble yourself (acknowledge can’t live with out Jesus)           -Pray           -Seek God (keep seeking God till free)           -Turn from wicked ways (by faith in God’s power through you)           -Rededicate to be all in with the Lord and His Kingdom destiny through us. -Be honest with God           -Tell him exactly where you are (he knows it anyway)           -Ask Him to help you be willing -“God I’m willing for You to make me willing”   -Ask for Godly sorrow (2 Cor. 7:9-10) (not worldly sorrow – “I’m sorry I got caught”)           -Godly sorrow leads to repentance (change of mind - & heart)           -Repentance leads to Life (not death/loss)   -BEFORE COMMUNION (actually great to do every day)             -Ask God to search you and reveal to you:                    -Is there anything that you are currently highlighting for me to deal with?                              -Sins of commission                              -Sins of omission                    -God does not expect us to become perfect overnight – just deal with what the Holy Spirit is currently highlighting in your life. -John 16:7-15 Rely on Holy Spirit           -Just start or stop whatever Holy Spirit says -He usually is dealing with one or a small handful of things, in the present, until they are transformed into the image of Christ. Then He moves to the next thing(s) He wants to work on in transforming you more into Christ’s image.                              -EX. Jon’s testimony of trying to clean myself up without Holy Spirit’s help = anxiety and fearfulness                      -Is there anyone that I need to forgive or do my part in trying to reconcile with? -You can only do your part (forgive and try to reconcile relationship)           -If the other person chooses not to do their part then you have to leave that in God’s hands           -1 Cor. 5:6-8 Proactively work with Holy Spirit (praying for Him to reveal any of the following and transform you into His Truth)           -clean our “old leaven / malice and wickedness           -celebrate Jesus living sincerity and truth through you (Gal. 2:20) -Must get rid of “pet demons” – sins we like (but in the timing of the Holy Spirit – just do not ignore Him!!!)                    -Just choose to change (repentance) – by Holy Spirit’s power           -Pray Rev. 3:18-end           - 2 Chron. 29-30 - Old Testament pictures of New Testament Truths in Christ                    -Many are there but deal with applying Blood over Sin, Transgressions, Iniquities (OT blood applied over 2 door posts and lintel of homes of God’s people + “threshold covenant)                    -Take communion in your home as well as assembled with Believers   1 Cor. 11 issues                    -Selfishness vs agape love and servant heartedness                    -division and strife (if so repent, forgive and try relational reconciliation)                              -James 4:1-12                                       -If Holy Spirit leads it is very healthy to read/repent through entire book of James (but James 4:1-4)                    -Conclusion: 1 Cor. 11:31 Judge yourself rightly and you should not have to be judged. Ex. of some Benefits of proper Preparation for Communion (along with the “AC” of “PAC” covered next week)           -Strength           -Health           -Long-life supernaturally           -Benefits of the 7 ways Jesus bled (His Blood Covenant with Father God)           -All Kingdom benefits      -More next week as we finish PAC (by Dale Sides from Perfect Redemption)