MCGI MASS INDOCTRINATION with Brother Eli Soriano and Brother Daniel Razon DAY 9... ZOOM. 21th September 2023 Thursday day.
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Greetings dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it's another beautiful and we are privileged to continue learning the doctrines of our Lord Jesus Christ as our dear Brother Eli Soriano continues to teach us. I'd like to take this opportunity to share my reflection on them.
OVERVIEW:
- Why we gather
- Exalting one another is the main focus
- What we should do when we gather to fellowship.
Brother Eli Soriano:
Brother Eli Soriano opened up todays teaching by reading to us the scripture from
Hebrews 10:24-25 KJV
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: [25] Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
We learnt that the actual meaning of the word consider from the Greek translation is to observe. We have been instructed or commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ to observe one another. That means to see or look at your brethren when we gather and observe whether there is a need he or she has that you can be of help.
Matthew 26:41 KJV
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
In the same vain what this scripture also meant is for us to observe our fellow brethren in the gathering. So we gather purposefully to see each other and get the opportunity to care for the brethren and exalt one another through the doctrines of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our dear brother Eli Soriano made us to understand that as christians our maintenance is by exalting one another.
1 Corinthians 11:21-22 KJV
For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. [22] What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
We saw Apostle Paul admonishing the poor and rebuking the rich for not sharing in with the poor. There are poor brethren who have nothing and we are instructed to help them.
Assembling of the brethren is important for all these things to be done. Also there is Joy in the assembly of ourselves as John said
2 John 1:12 KJV
Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
When we gather that's when our joy would be full as the scriptures tells us.
Exalting one another is the main Focus:
We realized the emphasis of every service must be on exalting one another through the Doctrines of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 20:7 KJV
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
We see Paul preaching and teaching the people until midnight. This proves to us that, a big part of the time we spend with the brethren together must be for exaltation and learning from the Doctrines of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What should we do when we gather together (The Program).
Brother Eli Soriano made us to understand today that, in every gathering of the brethren there are things that must be done there. Today we emphasized on the role of singing in the gathering. We saw how powerful music is.
Job 38:4-7 KJV
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. [5] Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? [6] Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; [7] When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
We saw from this scripture that the Angels who are the morning stars sang when the world was being created
Revelation 1:20 KJV
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Revelation 7:11 KJV
And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
Revelation 5:8-9 KJV
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. [9] And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
You see how special singing is in the heavenly places?
When Jesus Christ was born there was singing.
Luke 2:7-14 KJV
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. [8] And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. [9] And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. [10] And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. [11] For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. [12] And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. [13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, [14] Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
To whom do we sing:
We realized also that our singing is not an entertainment to ourselves but our singing must be unto God
Colossians 3:16 KJV
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Hebrews 13:15 KJV
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
Songs of deliverance
We also realized the power of God through singing, that deliverance happens whiles we sing unto gather.
Psalm 32:7 KJV
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
1 Samuel 16:23 KJV
And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
Do you see what singing and music can do?
1 Corinthians 14:27 KJV
If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
We also saw that in every gathering there must be a revelation by the preacher, other tongues and the interpretation of those tongues
Finally we also realized from the scriptures that it's not true that those who worship on Sunday will receive the mark of the beast as some denominations tells us.
Acts 2:46 KJV
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
The first church met everyday.
In conclusion, brother Eli Soriano made us to understand that we are to exalt one another, help your fellow brother or sister in need and our singing must be unto God from our hearts. Thank you for reading and I hope to see you tomorrow at Day 10. Stay Safe, God be with you.
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