Pastor Joshua Merlin
Heaven’s Court
Opening scripture
Psalm 100:1-5
In the spiritual courtroom Covenant Identity authorizes legal access into God’s Presence
Thanksgiving focuses on what God has done!
Praise focuses on who God is!
These both are active responses of the Revelation of God and the fundamental elements of Worship
Worship: an outward posture that expresses inward allegiance ( total devotion, exclusive, commitment) submission, reverence, and obedience
The Journey of the Soul
Psalm 84:9-12
Grace: The enabling power for faithful living
Glory: both earthly blessings and eternal reward
The Courtroom
Zechariah 3:1-3
Joshua: The Intercessor
Satan: The accuser ( Rev 12:10) author of lies
A Change of Clothes
Zechariah 3:4-7
Fair mitre: a pure heart and righteous life
It is a crown that says, I am Cleansed, Chosen and Set Apart
The Prophecy
Zechariah 3:8-10
The Prophecy of the Cross where iniquity was removed in one day
Romans 5:6-9
The Robe of Righteousness
Isaiah 61:6-11
Replevin: Getting back what was taken
Romans 8:31-37
If God be for us, who can be against us!
Final versus
Colossians 2:13-15
We enter Heaven’s Court knowing the Blood of Christ has canceled our debt! Now we are Clothed in Righteousness & Crowned with Authority. Standing victorious, fully forgiven, and empowered to fight the War ( The Unseen War) already Won!