The River of God by Kip McKean

Question 1

Title of Sermon

Answer 1

The River of God

Question 2

Ezekiel is divided into what?

Answer 2

7 great visions

Question 3

Why is the vision significant?

Answer 3

Because it is the last and greatest vision

Question 4

When did the vision occur?

Answer 4

January 572 BC

Question 5

Ezekiel 40:1

Answer 5

God took him into the city: Jerusalem

Question 6

Ezekiel 40:2-4

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• Jerusalem lies in ruins at this time
• Ezekiel sees vision of the city being rebuilt
• Man with appearance of bronze

Question 7

Man with appearance of bronze = ??? = ???

Answer 7

Man with appearance of bronze = Angel of God= the pre-incarnate of Jesus

Question 8

Ezekiel 43:1-5

Answer 8

• The glory of God is back in Jerusalem

* Ezekiel sees a great hope and restoration

Question 9

Ezekiel 47:1-2

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• There was water in Jerusalem

* Water came from the rebuilt temple

Question 10

Why was the water significant to the Jews?

Answer 10

• Ancient civilizations were always built next to water

* Jews looked at water as a very special blessing of God

Question 11

What does the word Hebrew mean?

Answer 11

Trickling down from the temple

Question 12

Ezekiel 47:3-7

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Measurements

Question 13

What does it mean when something is measured in the O. T ?

Answer 13

It is like a survey ~

It means there is going to be an upcoming transformation

Question 14

Ezekiel 47:8

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• Comes out from the river and sees all kinds of trees
• River is flowing east
• Water gives life even to the Dead Sea

Question 15

What is the significance of the River flowing east

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• Towards Jericho and the Jordan valley
• Jerusalem lies the highest
• Jericho lies below sea level
• Moving from high (Jerusalem) to low (Jericho)

Question 16

Ezekiel 47:9

Answer 16

Shows that where the river flows there is Life

Question 17

Water = ??? = ???

Answer 17

Water=Spirit=Life (where the river flows there is Life)

Question 18

What does the River represent?

Answer 18

River of God represents the Spirit of God

Question 19

Ezekiel 47:10

Answer 19

Fisherman will be fishing from En Gedi to En Eglaim

Question 20

Why is where the Fishermen were fishing in Ezekiel 47:10 significant?

Answer 20

Fisherman will be fishing from En Gedi to En Eglaim

• Westside=Land of the Jews
• Eastside= Gentiles (En Gedi)

Jews and Gentiles are fishing for the world = World Evangelism!

Question 21

Salt gives us what? Which scripture is this seen in?

Answer 21

Salt gives (us) life ~ was used as a preservative

Ezekiel 47:11

Question 22

What is the message in Ezekiel in 47:12?

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• For the Jews the message was clear —> God was going to restore the temple and their land back to them
• For us in the 21st Century the message is clear —> God is going to restore the Kingdom he smashed

Question 23

What is water used for?

Answer 23

Water is for cleansing, life, beauty, fruit, and healing

Question 24

The Last GLC: Paris

Answer 24

Had 70 at the inaugural.

Question 25

The Last GLC: San Francisco

Answer 25

* Had 151 at the inaugural | * Covered all the Bay Area

Question 26

The Last GLC: Mexico City

Answer 26

Had 72 at the inaugural.

Question 27

The Last GLC: Boston

Answer 27

* Had 108 at the inaugural. | * Hine’s restored, Tim Power restored, DiFusco’s restored

Question 28

The Last GLC: Orlando

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* Had 140 at the inaugural. | * Goal of 100 Additions the first year

Question 29

What did the Last GLC show?

Answer 29

The River will flow wherever we send disciples!

Question 30

Ezekiel 47:12

Answer 30

* There is life in the Sanctuary ~ Jews get the vision that God will be worshiped again!

Question 31

Which scriptures shows us that there are 2 ways to enter the Kingdom? What are the 2 ways?

Answer 31

Matthew 13:44-46 ~ 1. Stumble upon it 2. Looking for it * Price is the same = sold out!

Question 32

What is the price of entering the Kingdom?

Answer 32

Being sold out! (Matthew 13:44-46)

Question 33

Which Valley does the River of God go through? Why is this so significant?

Answer 33

The Kidron Valley: * Where King Josiah threw all the impurities * Jesus referred to this Valley as Hell * Shows that it doesn’t matter if you are living a hell of a life… God can change you * Wherever the River flows there is life! ANYONE CAN CHANGE *** Who they are can change to who they WERE! ***

Question 34

Which scripture shows us that anyone can change?

Answer 34

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Question 35

Niven's story ~

Answer 35

Tim Kernan and Ninev lived crazy lives, but later became partners in the Gospel. Shows us that anyone can change! ^

Question 36

What are the depths of commitments?

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* Ankle deep: Amazed but not all in. * Knee deep: Having Quiet times but not all in. * Waist high (Greek: Loings: sexual area) :You are pure but not all in * Fully submerged: Where God wants you!!

Question 37

Analogies: * What does it feel like when you're fully submerged? * What does it feel like when you're in the river without control?

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* Like a kid getting scared of the deep end (but is eventually the most fun part of the pool!) * It feels amazing: 007 - James Bond - "I'm all in"

Question 38

What depth should you be in if you're in ICCM?

Answer 38

All in!

Question 39

Which scripture(s) shows: A vision of Jerusalem, a Measuring Rod, and a Square city? What is the significance of this?

Answer 39

Revelation 21:9-11, 15-16 ~ * Measuring rod= Upcoming transformation * Square city=Perfect city

Question 40

Which scripture(s) shows the healing of the nations? What is the significance of this?

Answer 40

Revelations 22:1-5 ~ * The healing of the nations = The healing of the curse of sin

Question 41

Why is it extremely hard yet exciting and extremely exhilarating about being called into the Full- Time Ministry?

Answer 41

Because you are not in control!

Question 42

How many points are there in this sermon?

Answer 42

5 points

Question 43

Point 1

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I. The Blessings of Water

Question 44

Point 2

Answer 44

II. The Source of Water

Question 45

Point 3

Answer 45

III. The Course of Water

Question 46

Point 4

Answer 46

IV. The Depth of the Water

Question 47

Point 5

Answer 47

V. Eternal Life Comes from the Water