Going Beyond Newsletter 346 August 2007

Gods love for you goes far beyond anything that you can possibly imagine. It gives our Father exceeding joy to share His love with you. Lets begin our study in the Book of Ephesians. Ephesians 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, v2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: Pauls commission was to take the Word of God to Israel, to the Gentiles, and to the kings and queens (Gods election). He was a chosen vessel of God. Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation He made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Paul wrote of this mystery in Romans 16:25-26. Now, He is going to explain the mystery a little further. Ephesians 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) The mystery is in Christ, and He shared the mystery with us in Matthew 13. It is imperative that you know what this mystery is. You will never understand the revelation, if you dont understand the mystery. There will always be something missing in your studies of Gods Word. Turn to Matthew 13 with me. Matthew 13:34 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables, and without a parable spake He not unto them: Christ spoke in parables, because the message wasnt intended for everyone to understand. Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. V36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house; and His disciples came unto Him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. Jesus is now going to explain the secret mystery to His disciples and you. This isnt going to be a parable. Matthew 13:37 He answered and said unto them, He That soweth the good seed is the Son of man; Jesus was with God from the beginning, and through Him God brought forth the creation of man. Matthew 13:38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; This is the secret mystery. You would probably be surprised at how few the number is of those who understand.

Matthew 13:39 The enemy that soweth them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. The wicked seed that remains among us are the offspring of Cain, and they are called Kenites in Gods Word. They claim to be of our brother Judah, but they do lie (Rev. 3:9). If you dont understand where the Kenites fit into the Word, you are in a world of hurt. The only two churches that Christ found no fault with taught who the Kenites are (Rev. 2:9, 3:9). This is the mystery that only those with eyes to see and ears to hear understand. Lets return to the Book of Ephesians. Ephesians 3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

If God gives you eyes to see, the Holy Spirit reveals the mystery to you.

Ephesians 3:6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel: God utilized Paul to bring salvation and the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles. God will use whomsoever He chooses. Ephesians 3:7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. A true minister of God has the gift and power that only God can give. They stick with Gods Word. Ephesians 3:8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is that grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; v9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, Who created all things by Jesus Christ: When That Spirit moved upon the face of the waters all things were brought into being, including this earth age. Gods plan has a positive side and a negative side. You cant understand this without knowing who the Kenites are. You cant war for God, if you dont know the enemy. Ephesians 3:10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in the heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, Heavenly principalities and powers are supernatural angelic beings, including Satan. God has a plan. Do you think God would allow Satans spirit and Kenites to be on earth, if He hadnt given you power over them? You did know He has given you power over them didnt you? You need to read Luke 10:1718, if you didnt know that. Satan and his supporters will beat you up continuously, if you dont utilize the power. Ephesians 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord; v12 In Whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him. V13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Through the name of Jesus Christ, we can enter even the Holy of Holies into the very presence of God. Paul wanted us to be edified by the tribulations he endured. Ephesians 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Chirst, v15 Of Whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Dont overlook this. We are all one family in heaven and earth. This is why the angels in heaven rejoice, when one comes to see the truth and understands the mystery. Ephesians 3:16 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; The flesh is weak. The inner man, your spiritual being, can be extremely strong, when it is strengthened by the Holy Spirit. God loves you. he wants to strengthen you. Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, v18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; v19 and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled will all the fullness of God. Gods love for you exceeds all comprehension. His love is there for you. How can anyone not be happy, if they are filled with the fullness of God and understand His overall plan? You are on the winning team.

Ephesians 3:20 Now unto Him That is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. You Father can cut it. When you think you have a problem that just cant be overcome, ask your Father for help. Words cant describe His power, authority or His love for you. You would do anything for your children. He has more love than you. Ephesians 3:21 Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. We are talking about the first world age, the second world age, and the coming world age. Your Father is forever, and He loves you more than words can describe. Turn with me to the first Chapter of the same Book. Ephesians 1:15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, v16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; Some things were going well at Ephesus, and Paul was thankful for them and praying for the saints. Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him: Do you have knowledge of Him? Knowledge of Him will change your life for the better. Knowledge of Him is the key to understanding the mystery. Revelation is understanding Gods overall plan, so that when you see prophecy coming to pass you know exactly what is coming down and who is responsible.

Ephesians 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

Paul dedicated his life to enlightening all that would listen, after he was struck down on the road to Damascus.

Ephesians 1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,

Gods love for us goes beyond all comprehension, and His power goes beyond our ability to put that power in words. It simply cant be done. Dont forget this fact the next time you feel like there is no solution to a problem you may have in your life. Ask Him to intercede in your life. Ask Him to intercede in the life of a loved one. His power goes beyond our comprehension.

Ephesians 1:20 Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places,

Do you know why Jesus is at the right hand of God? He is your advocate, Jesus speaks on your behalf, if you are a Christian. Ephesians 1:21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.

Do you understand this? Grab hold of this for me. Jesus is far above all heavenly and earthly powers not only in this world age, but also the age to come. He is your advocate. He loves you. When you are in trouble, ask your Father in the name of Jesus Christ for His help. He will never allow you to be tempted above that which you are able to handle without providing you with a way out (I Cor. 10:13). Ephesians 1:22 And hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the Head of all things to the church, There is nothing in heaven or on earth that isnt under Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:23 Which is His body, the fullness of Him That filleth all in all. You are part of His body, when you love and believe in Him. When your flesh man starts bossing your inner man around, ask God to strengthen your spiritual body through His Holy Spirit. Seek knowledge of your Father, and He will open your eyes to the mystery. He will help you, because He loves you beyond all comprehension. In His Service, Arnold Murray