Ministries
Tennessee Baptist Convention Bivocational Ministries
www.tnbaptist.org/bivoBro. Kyle and Michelle served a four year term on the Tennessee Baptist Bi-vocational Council. Being in bi-vocational ministry and having been a bi-vocational pastor and pastor's wife, they have a heart for these couples and their families.
The Tennessee Baptist bi-vocational ministry provides encouragement, training, skills development, and opportunities for enrichment and fellowship to bivocational ministers serving Baptist churches in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Baptist bi-vocational ministry provides encouragement, training, skills development, and opportunities for enrichment and fellowship to bivocational ministers serving Baptist churches in Tennessee.
Teachings
The following teaching subjects are just a few that, the prayer of this ministry is, will set people on fire for the Lord Jesus Christ. These are very interesting subjects that all point to Christ. However the primary purpose of Everlasting Kingdom Ministries is to teach and preach salvation in Jesus Christ for every man, woman, boy, and girl and then to encourage them in their daily walk with Him once they are born again.
Passover
Passover at Bro. Kyle's House, 2009
Passover in the New Testament.
But of course, we must begin in the Old Testament (It’s all one Bible).Exodus 12:13-14, And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.And so from there began the observance of Passover to this very day.
What does it mean to us, as believers and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ? Obviously, the Lord Himself is the Lamb of God. Many references to this fact are recorded in the New Testament. For example, John the Baptist says…John 1:29, The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.The Apostle to the Gentiles, Paul, says…1 Corinthians 5:7, Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
So, are New Testament believers supposed to observe the Passover?The Lord Jesus left us with only two ordinances to observe: Baptism and Passover. Over the years, primarily because of anti-Semitism, the western church has separated itself from our Jewish cousins and we have lost our Hebraic roots. We have watered down the Passover celebration and call it, “The Lord’s Supper”.What did our Apostle say?1 Corinthians 5:8, Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.In other words (not that we need 'other words'), Paul is saying, let us (the church) keep the feast, not out of religious obligation, not out of habit or ritual or with no personal meaning, but let us keep it from the heart, knowing what it really means, in celebration of the Lamb of God, our Saviour and what He has done for us.
Personal Experience
As one who celebrates Passover, I can tell you it is one of our favorite times of the year. It is also one of the most worshipful times my family, friends, and I enjoy together. It is a beautiful picture of Christ our Passover and what He has done for us.The actual teaching (and then observance) brings out so much more detail. The deliverance from the bondage in Egypt-our deliverance from the bondage of sin. The meaning in the Matzah (unleavened bread) and why the Lord said, "This is My body, broken for you", the significance of the cup aftersupper (Luke 22:20), why the blood was applied only to the top and sides of the door. All this and so much more that points directly to Christ and will bring you, your family, and your congregation so much closer in your relationship with the Lord that it is worth any extra service time you may spend on it.I would be happy to drive any reasonable distance to do a teaching service on this subject.
But of course, we must begin in the Old Testament (It’s all one Bible).Exodus 12:13-14, And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.And so from there began the observance of Passover to this very day.
What does it mean to us, as believers and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ? Obviously, the Lord Himself is the Lamb of God. Many references to this fact are recorded in the New Testament. For example, John the Baptist says…John 1:29, The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.The Apostle to the Gentiles, Paul, says…1 Corinthians 5:7, Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
So, are New Testament believers supposed to observe the Passover?The Lord Jesus left us with only two ordinances to observe: Baptism and Passover. Over the years, primarily because of anti-Semitism, the western church has separated itself from our Jewish cousins and we have lost our Hebraic roots. We have watered down the Passover celebration and call it, “The Lord’s Supper”.What did our Apostle say?1 Corinthians 5:8, Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.In other words (not that we need 'other words'), Paul is saying, let us (the church) keep the feast, not out of religious obligation, not out of habit or ritual or with no personal meaning, but let us keep it from the heart, knowing what it really means, in celebration of the Lamb of God, our Saviour and what He has done for us.
Personal Experience
As one who celebrates Passover, I can tell you it is one of our favorite times of the year. It is also one of the most worshipful times my family, friends, and I enjoy together. It is a beautiful picture of Christ our Passover and what He has done for us.The actual teaching (and then observance) brings out so much more detail. The deliverance from the bondage in Egypt-our deliverance from the bondage of sin. The meaning in the Matzah (unleavened bread) and why the Lord said, "This is My body, broken for you", the significance of the cup aftersupper (Luke 22:20), why the blood was applied only to the top and sides of the door. All this and so much more that points directly to Christ and will bring you, your family, and your congregation so much closer in your relationship with the Lord that it is worth any extra service time you may spend on it.I would be happy to drive any reasonable distance to do a teaching service on this subject.
The Temple
Click for more pics of Temple Vessels
The last Temple, Herod’s Temple, was destroyed in 70 A.D. by the Roman armies under the command of General Titus. Since that time, there has been no Temple. Yet the prophet Daniel and the Lord Jesus both predicted that the anti-Christ would set himself up as god in the Temple in the last days. (Dan. 11:31 & 12:11) (Mat 24:15 & Mr 13:14)How is he going to do that when there is no Temple and hasn’t been since 70 A.D.?Obviously, it must be built again.How close are we? Click the link below to see pictures of all the Holy Vessels to be used in the Temple that are all already in existence, crafted in the finest detail by the Temple Institute in Israel.
Holy Temple Vessels
So, what does this mean for believers today? It means the closer we get to the rebuilding of the Temple, the closer we are to Christ’s return! Now who’s excited!!! I would be glad to do a far more detailed teaching on this subject at your church…within a reasonable driving distance
Holy Temple Vessels
So, what does this mean for believers today? It means the closer we get to the rebuilding of the Temple, the closer we are to Christ’s return! Now who’s excited!!! I would be glad to do a far more detailed teaching on this subject at your church…within a reasonable driving distance
New Jerusalem
Rev. 21 describes the city as John saw it, descending out of Heaven from God. Verse 16 tells us that it lieth foursquare and the length is as large as the breadth. Obviously this gives it a square shape and I even heard a preacher recently say that it is in the shape of a cube.
Is it?
Ephesians 2:19-22, Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Here are several references to household, foundation, and the Chief Corner Stone. He also speaks of the building fitly framed together and growing into an Holy Temple in the Lord.
In many other passages, the Lord is referred to and refers to Himself as the Head of the Corner. Today, many buildings have what we call a "corner stone". It is not REALLY a foundational stone, in fact, it is not necessary at all. Usually what we call the corner stone is simply a dedication plaque on one of the corners of the building, it doesn't matter which corner because, there again, it is not really a foundational stone.
There is only ONE structure known to man that actually has a "chief corner stone" that is necessary to complete the building as a whole.
Believe it or not, this stone doesn't go on the bottom, as we think of a foundation, but on top. This chief corner stone is itself the exact shape of the entire structure that it caps. When Paul says, "...all the building fitly framed together groweth..." he means that the structure we are talking about here, takes it's shape from the chief corner stone at the top and then can grow on forever, continually expanding from the cap.
Obviously here on earth, with the constraints of gravity, we cannot start at the top and build down, we must start at the bottom. So this ONE stone that will only fit one place, the top, would be in way throughout the entire building process until we were ready for it, right?
1 Peter 2:4-8, To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
The stone the builders disallowed a stone of stumbling. Obviously these are references to Christ and His people rejecting Him and even today being a stumbling stone to the Jews because when Christ Jesus is presented to them through their own scriptures (Old Testament) they have no argument against it.
But, as with many things in the scriptures, there is another meaning, as well. The fact that over and over, both in the Old and New Testaments, the analogy of the building is used, we must take that analogy and apply it.
What is the ONE structure I am talking about? First, let's look at one more passage of scripture; Isaiah 19:19-21, In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD. And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD of hosts in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD because of the oppressors, and he shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them. And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the LORD in that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they shall vow a vow unto the LORD, and perform it.
Isaiah is writing about the last days and says there will be a structure "in the midst" and "at the border" of Egypt. If you read the Bible at all, you get familiar with terms very quickly and we know right off the bat that "midst" is center (smack dab in the middle, for us Tennesseans) and if you do just a little overview of Egypt, you’ll quickly learn that there is a north and south border line where Giza is. By the way, guess what the word “Giza” means…BORDER.
In this diagram, we see that in the midst (center) of Egypt and at the border of the Nile delta is a familiar structure; The Great Pyramid.
Is it?
Ephesians 2:19-22, Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Here are several references to household, foundation, and the Chief Corner Stone. He also speaks of the building fitly framed together and growing into an Holy Temple in the Lord.
In many other passages, the Lord is referred to and refers to Himself as the Head of the Corner. Today, many buildings have what we call a "corner stone". It is not REALLY a foundational stone, in fact, it is not necessary at all. Usually what we call the corner stone is simply a dedication plaque on one of the corners of the building, it doesn't matter which corner because, there again, it is not really a foundational stone.
There is only ONE structure known to man that actually has a "chief corner stone" that is necessary to complete the building as a whole.
Believe it or not, this stone doesn't go on the bottom, as we think of a foundation, but on top. This chief corner stone is itself the exact shape of the entire structure that it caps. When Paul says, "...all the building fitly framed together groweth..." he means that the structure we are talking about here, takes it's shape from the chief corner stone at the top and then can grow on forever, continually expanding from the cap.
Obviously here on earth, with the constraints of gravity, we cannot start at the top and build down, we must start at the bottom. So this ONE stone that will only fit one place, the top, would be in way throughout the entire building process until we were ready for it, right?
1 Peter 2:4-8, To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
The stone the builders disallowed a stone of stumbling. Obviously these are references to Christ and His people rejecting Him and even today being a stumbling stone to the Jews because when Christ Jesus is presented to them through their own scriptures (Old Testament) they have no argument against it.
But, as with many things in the scriptures, there is another meaning, as well. The fact that over and over, both in the Old and New Testaments, the analogy of the building is used, we must take that analogy and apply it.
What is the ONE structure I am talking about? First, let's look at one more passage of scripture; Isaiah 19:19-21, In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD. And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD of hosts in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD because of the oppressors, and he shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them. And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the LORD in that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they shall vow a vow unto the LORD, and perform it.
Isaiah is writing about the last days and says there will be a structure "in the midst" and "at the border" of Egypt. If you read the Bible at all, you get familiar with terms very quickly and we know right off the bat that "midst" is center (smack dab in the middle, for us Tennesseans) and if you do just a little overview of Egypt, you’ll quickly learn that there is a north and south border line where Giza is. By the way, guess what the word “Giza” means…BORDER.
In this diagram, we see that in the midst (center) of Egypt and at the border of the Nile delta is a familiar structure; The Great Pyramid.
All the other Pyramids are tombs. They all have the familiar Egyptian Hieroglyphics, pottery, statues, sarcophagus, etc.
The Great Pyramid does not have any of this. There is a room with what may appear to be a coffin but there is no lid, no hieroglyphics, no name for who may have been buried there, in fact, no markings whatsoever. This is because it is not a coffin at all. It is red granite, polished inside and out. Interestingly, this room has the exact dimensions of the Holy of Holies in the Temple and the “box” dimensions are the same as the Ark of the Covenant. Cool, huh?
Consider the verses above wherein is mentioned the Chief Cornerstone, stumbling stone, and the stone that the builders rejected and take a look at these pictures, courtesy of Bro. Wayne Rhodes.
The Great Pyramid does not have any of this. There is a room with what may appear to be a coffin but there is no lid, no hieroglyphics, no name for who may have been buried there, in fact, no markings whatsoever. This is because it is not a coffin at all. It is red granite, polished inside and out. Interestingly, this room has the exact dimensions of the Holy of Holies in the Temple and the “box” dimensions are the same as the Ark of the Covenant. Cool, huh?
Consider the verses above wherein is mentioned the Chief Cornerstone, stumbling stone, and the stone that the builders rejected and take a look at these pictures, courtesy of Bro. Wayne Rhodes.
The Stone that the builders rejected. It is the last one placed at the top and until it is placed, it is a stumbling stone.
Fitly framed together. Eph.2:20 & 21.
The Chief Cornerstone crowning the entire structure.
There is so much more I could tell you that is really interesting about the interior and how it relates to Biblical matters. If you want to know more, write me and I’ll post more later.
I’ll leave you with this…the exact center of Earth’s landmass at the bottom…
I’ll leave you with this…the exact center of Earth’s landmass at the bottom…
The Ark of the Covenant
Did you know that all the Holy Vessels to be used in the 3rd Temple are in existence today?
The only article that has not been re-crafted is the Ark of the Covenant. The Lord showed me why, a few years ago. It is not going to have to re-crafted because the original one will be revealed...
Jeremiah 3:15-17, And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more. At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their evil heart.
In those days and At that time. What days and what time? Answer: Verse 17, when they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD,...
When He is actually there! During the Millennial Reign when His Throne actually sits in Jerusalem!!! Think about that for a while!
Now stay with me, it is in those days they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it...
Let's get elementary, in order to stop visiting something...it must be there to visit in the first place (Ya with me?). Why do they stop visiting it? Because now the Lord is there.
Since I live in Tennessee, not far from Memphis, I always use this analogy; Elvis fans from all over the world visit Graceland by the thousands every year. They look at the house, the gold records, the Lisa Marie (airplane), all the memorabilia, etc.
Now suppose Elvis himself showed up, (Thank you vury much) what would happen? They would forget all about Graceland and would rush to see the king (with a little "k")!
Same thing with the Ark. It will be revealed in the near future and people from all over the world will flock to see it,but when the Lord Jesus shows up (somebody get excited!) they will forget all about the Ark and visit it no more because now they get to see THE King (with a really BIG "K"!!!)
Luke 21:28, And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Lord Bless.
The only article that has not been re-crafted is the Ark of the Covenant. The Lord showed me why, a few years ago. It is not going to have to re-crafted because the original one will be revealed...
Jeremiah 3:15-17, And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more. At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their evil heart.
In those days and At that time. What days and what time? Answer: Verse 17, when they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD,...
When He is actually there! During the Millennial Reign when His Throne actually sits in Jerusalem!!! Think about that for a while!
Now stay with me, it is in those days they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it...
Let's get elementary, in order to stop visiting something...it must be there to visit in the first place (Ya with me?). Why do they stop visiting it? Because now the Lord is there.
Since I live in Tennessee, not far from Memphis, I always use this analogy; Elvis fans from all over the world visit Graceland by the thousands every year. They look at the house, the gold records, the Lisa Marie (airplane), all the memorabilia, etc.
Now suppose Elvis himself showed up, (Thank you vury much) what would happen? They would forget all about Graceland and would rush to see the king (with a little "k")!
Same thing with the Ark. It will be revealed in the near future and people from all over the world will flock to see it,but when the Lord Jesus shows up (somebody get excited!) they will forget all about the Ark and visit it no more because now they get to see THE King (with a really BIG "K"!!!)
Luke 21:28, And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Lord Bless.