Now on Rumble: The Lord Jesus & The Church
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In this lesson we explore the relationship of The Lord Jesus & The Church. This lesson sets the framework for the next series of lessons about the letters to the Churches in Revelation 2 & 3. It is important to understand that the Lord is the ultimate authority over the Church, His Body. That is why it is so important to take everything we read, hear, and receive to the Word of God for confirmation. He will always confirm His written Word. Here is an excerpt from the video transcript to encourage you to watch the video.
Before we launch into a series of lessons on the Lord’s messages to the seven city-churches of Asia, it is important to frame the endeavor within the context of the Lord Jesus’ relationship to the Church. The Lord Jesus is the Head of the Church. In 21st Century secular terms the Lord Jesus might be likened to the CEO, founder, and ultimate authority over the operations of the Church. However, the Church is not a corporation but a spiritual organism, the Body of Christ, with the Lord Jesus as the Head. In all things concerning the everyday issues, long-term planning, and overall direction of the Body, He is in charge.
The Apostle Paul uses the term, “preeminence,” to describe the Lord’s position to and within the Body of Christ—the Church. “Preeminence” means to have supreme rank, dignity or importance. Therefore, the messages that the Lord Jesus gave to the Apostle John must be considered to be of the utmost importance. The authority of the Lord Jesus as Head of the Church is patently unquestionable to the child of God. The Church cannot exist (live or function) without the Lord Jesus even as the natural body cannot live or function without the natural head.
I respectfully ask you to please watch and share this video. It is vitally important to share what the Holy Spirit is saying to believers in this hour. A simple share to one of the groups you subscribe to will do a lot to get the videos out.
In addition, I hope you will use the references below the video as a jumping off point for your personal study. The Spirit will guide you and lead you.
Blessings & Courage in Jesus’ name.
Mary