New Members Lesson 2

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION LESSON 2

THE COMPLEX UNITY OF G-D

There is no simple way to explain the complex unity of G-d, however the Bible says much about it, starting from Genesis 1:1-3 where we see G-d, His Word, and His Spirit. Deuteronomy 6:4 , John 15:26 , 2 Corinthians 13:14 , Ephesians 1:17

Man is made in the image of G-d, as spirit, soul, and body.

All of us are a complex creation, made in the image of G-d. The Bible talks about our spirit, our soul, and our body. Genesis 2:7 , 35:29, Exodus 35:21 , Numbers 14:24 , Judges 15:19 , Job 20:3 , 32:8, 33:4, Psalm 31:5 , 146:4, Proverbs 17:22 , Ecclesiastes 8:8 , 12:7, Daniel 6:3 , Zech. 12:1 , Mt. 5:3, 26:41, Mark 2:8 , 8:12, 14:38, Luke 1:80 , 2:40, 23:46, 24:39, Acts 7:59 , 1 Cor. 7:34 , 1 Thess. 5:23, James 2:26 , Hebrews 4:12

We are commanded to love G-d with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 , Matthew 22:37 , Mark 12:30-33

G-D IS OUR FATHER

There is a part of G-d which no man has seen nor can see, and another part of G-d which is revealed to man. Exodus 33:20 , Deuteronomy 5:24-26 , John 1:18 , 5:37-47, 6:46, 12:28-30, 1 Timothy 6:16

Yeshua got His marching orders from that part of G-d which is unseen, Whom He called the Father. In John 5:17-47 , 6:27-69, 7:16-53, 8:12-59, 9:1-5, 10:15-42, 11:41-42, 12:26-30, 44-50, 13:1-3, 20, 31--32, and chapters 14-17, Yeshua says many things about the Father. List here some of the things we learn about the Father from His teaching:

How does the Father feel about the Son? 17:23-24 What is the work G-d wants us to do? 6:28-29 What can we learn about G-d's character and nature from 6:32-33 and 37? What must the Father do in order for us to come to Him? 6:44 What is the Son's assignment from the Father? John 10:15-18 (See also 11:49-53, 12:27, 32-33) What is the Father's will? 6:39-40 What are two names we can use for the Father? 8:54 If we believe in Yeshua, Whom are we actually believing in? 12:44-45 Whose words did Yeshua speak? 12:48-50

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SOMETIMES G-D SHOWS HIMSELF TO US IN HUMAN FORM

He walked in the Garden of Eden with Adam. Genesis 3: 8ff

This manifestation is called The Angel of the L-rd. Exodus 23:20-23

Abraham knew G-d in His physical form. Genesis 12:7 , 18:13ff, John 8:56-58 (refer to Genesis 22:1-18 )

Isaac knew G-d in His physical form. Genesis 26:2-5 , 24-25

Jacob knew G-d in His physical form. Genesis 28:13-22 , 32:24-30, 35:1-15, 48:3-4

Moses and the elders of Israel saw Him in His physical form. Exodus 24:9-11 , 33:9-23, 34:5-7

Daniel saw the Ancient of Days giving the Messiah dominion, glory, and a kingdom that all nations should serve Him. Daniel 7:9-14

Joshua, Gideon, Samson's parents, and others met Him in His physical form. Judges 6:11-16 , chapter 13, 1 Samuel 3:21 , 1 Kings 3:5-15 , 9:2, 11:9, 1 Chronicles 21:16-30 , 2 Chronicles 3:1 , 7:12

He is called the hand of the L-rd, the arm of the L-rd, or the right hand of the L-rd. Exodus 13:9 , Joshua 4:24 , Psalm 118:15-16 , 138:7, Isaiah 41:10 , 54:1

He is the Captain of the L-rd's Army. Joshua 5:13-15 , 1 Samuel 17:45 , Psalm 68:17 , Jude 14-15 , Revelation 19:11-16

He received worship when He walked upon the earth, and let people attribute deity to Him. Matthew 25:31-32 , 26:63-66, John 5:18 , 7:41-42, 9:35-38, 10:28-42, 11:25-27, 12:12-19, 19:7-8, 20:26-31

The Son is from everlasting. John 1:1-4 , 6:62, 8:35, 16:28, Revelation 1:11-20

He is sitting today at the right hand of the Father, and stood to receive Stephen. Psalm 110:1 , Mark 16:19 , Acts 7:55-56 , Colossians 3:1 , Hebrews 1:3 , Revelation 7:17

ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF MAN AND THE SPIRIT OF G-D:

Man's spirit is corrupted through sin. Numbers 5:14 , Job 15:13 , 17:1, Psalm 32:2 , 78:8, Proverbs 15:13 , 16:18-19, 32, 25:28, 29:23, Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 , Malachi 2:15-16 , 2 Cor. 2:12-14 , 7:1, 11:4, Galatians 5:16-18 , Ephesians 2:2 , Eph. 4:23 , 2 Timothy 1:7 , James 4:5 , Jude 19

The spirit of man and the Spirit of G-d can be grieved, troubled, or rejoicing. Genesis 6:3 , 41:8, Exodus 6:9 , 1 Samuel 1:15 , 1 Kings 21:5 , Job 7:11 , Psalm 77:3 , Psalm 142:3 , 143:4, Proverbs 17:27 , Daniel 2:1 ,3, 7:15, Haggai 1:14 , Zechariah 6:8 , Luke 1:47 , 10:21, Mark 8:12 , John 11:33 , 13:21, Acts 6:9 , 17:16, 18:5, 25, 1 Cor. 16:18 , 2 Corinthians 2:13 , Ephesians 4:30

The part of us that relates to G-d, is influenced by Him, and lives eternally is our spirit. Deuteronomy 2:30 , 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 , Ezra 1:1 , Job 6:4 , 10:12, Psalm 34:18 , 51:17, 77:6, Proverbs 20:27 , Isaiah 26:9 , Ezekiel 11:19-21 , Mal. 2:15-16 , Mt. 22:43, Mark 2:8 , John 3:5-8 , Rom. 1:9 , 15:19, 30, 8:16, 12:11, 1 Cor. 2:11-12 , 5:5, Phil. 3:3 , 2 Tim. 4:22 , Philemon 25 , Gal. 5:5 , 17-25, 6:8, 18, Eph. 4:23

G-d is a Spirit. John 4:23-24 , 2 Cor. 3:17

The Spirit of G-d is everywhere, forever and from eternity. Job 26:13 , Psalm 139:7 , Hebrews 9:14

The Spirit of G-d gives us access to G-d the Father. Ephesians 2:18

The Holy Spirit makes us holy. Romans 1:4 , 2 Thess. 2:13, 1 Peter 1:2

The Spirit speaks to us and teaches us G-d's truth. Numbers 24:2 , Nehemiah 9:20 , Ezekiel 11:5 , Zech. 7:12 , John 14:17 , 15:26, 16:13, Romans 2:29 , 1 Cor. 2:10 , Ephesians 3:5 , 6:17, 1 Timothy 4:1 , 1 Peter 1:22 , 1 John 5:6-8 , Revelation 2:7 , 11, 17, 29, 3:6, 13, 22, 14:13

G-d sends His Spirit to accomplish His purposes. Numbers 11:17 , 1 Samuel 10:6 , 11:6, 2 Kings 2:9 , 15, 1 Chronicles 12:18 , Isaiah 34:16 , Zech. 7:12 , Matthew 10:19-20 , 12:18, 28

The way He dwells in and with us is through His Spirit. Genesis 41:38 , Numbers 27:18 , Daniel 4:8-9 , 18, 5:11-14, 6:3, Joel 2:28-29 , Haggai 2:5 , Luke 11:13 , John 3:34 , Acts 2:4 , 17-18, Romans 8 , 1 Cor. 3:16 , Gal. 4:6 , Ephesians 2:22 , 5:18, 1 Peter 1:11

The Holy Spirit is a gift from G-d to us, and seals us unto Him. Luke 11:13 , John 3:34 , Romans 8:15 , 23, 1 Cor. 7:40 , 2 Corinthians 1:22 , 5:5, Galatians 3:2-5 , 14, Ephesians 1:13 , 1 Thessalonians 4:8

Not everyone has G-d's Spirit within them. Romans 8:1-9 , Ephesians 2:2 , Jude 19

Love and righteousness is the fruit of the Spirit of G-d dwelling in us. Romans 15:30 , Galatians 5:22-25 , Eph. 5:9 , Phil. 2:1 , Colossians 1:8

The Spirit of G-d unites us with G-d and with one another. 1 Cor. 6:17-20 , 12:11-13, Eph. 4:3-4

The Holy Spirit teaches us to pray. Acts 2:4 , Romans 8:26-27 , 1 Cor. 14:2 , 14-16, Ephesians 6:18

The Spirit of G-d directs us in G-d's will and pathways. 1 Chronicles 28:12 , Psalm 143:10 , Ezekiel 3:12-14 , 24, 11:1, 24, Micah 2:11 , Haggai 1:14 , Mt. 4:1, Mark 1:12 , Luke 2:27 , 4:1, 14, 18, Acts 8:29-39 , 10:19, 11:12, 28, 16:7, 21:4, Romans 8:14 , Rev. 17:3 , 21:10

The Spirit of G-d has power and empowers us. Judges 3:10 , 6:34, 11:29, 13:25, 14:6, 19, 15:14, 1 Samuel 16:13 , Ezekiel 2:2 , Micah 2:7 , 3:8, Zech. 4:6 , Luke 1:17 , Acts 1:8 , Romans 8:13 , 15:19, 1 Cor. 2:4 , 12:4-9, Ephesians 3:16

The Spirit of G-d causes us to rejoice. Luke 10:21

The 7-candle menorah in the tabernacle and temple was symbolic of the complex unity of the Spirit of G-d. Revelation 1:4 , 3:1, 4:5, 5:6 It was filled with oil, which was also used for anointing.

The Spirit of grace and of supplications. Zech. 12:10 ,

Spirit of prophecy. Numbers 11:25-29 , 1 Samuel 10:10 , 19:20-23, 2 Samuel 23:1-5 , 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 , 20:14-19, 24:20, Nehemiah 9:30 , Rev. 19:10

The Spirit of wisdom. Exodus 28:3 , 31:3, 35:31, Deut. 34:9 , Acts 6:10 , Ephesians 1:17

The Spirit of judgment and burning. Isaiah 4:4 , 28:6

The Spirit of the L-rd is the spirit of wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, knowledge and of the fear of the L-rd. Isaiah 11:2

Sometimes the Spirit of G-d is manifested in physical ways. Mt. 3:16, Mark 1:10 , John 1:32-33 , Acts 2:1-4 The Spirit is described like a liquid entity which can be poured, or a vapor as a cloud or smoke, and as fire. Exodus 3:1-6 , Exodus 13:21-22 , 19:9, 16-20, 24:15-17, Proverbs 1:23 , Isaiah 32:15 , Joel 2:28-29 , Zech. 12:10 , John 7:37-39

We can offend G-d's Spirit. 1 Samuel 16:16-18 , 23, Psalm 106:33 , Ephesians 4:30 , Hebrews 10:29

The Spirit gives us life and new birth. Job 33:4 , 14-15, Psalm 51:10-12 , 104:29-30, John 3:5-8 , 6:63, Romans 7:6 , 8:11, 1 Cor. 15:45 , Galatians 4:29 , 1 Peter 3:18 , 4:6, Rev. 11:11

The Spirit is glorious and brings glory to G-d. 2 Corinthians 3 , 1 Peter 4:14 ,

The Spirit brings glory to Yeshua and confirms His lordship. John 15:26 , 16:7-15, 1 Cor. 12:3 , 1 Timothy 3:16 , 1 John 4:1-13 , 5:6-8, Rev. 22:17

We believe that G-d is one (echad), Who is revealed in the Holy Scriptures as

three Persons: G-d the Father, G-d the Son, and G-d the Holy Spirit.

G-d is one (echad), Who is revealed in the Holy Scriptures as three Persons: G-d the Father, G-d the Son, and G-d the Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:1-3 , 1:26-27, 6:3, 2, Matthew 28:19-20 , John 16:7-15 , John 17 , Ephesians 4:4-6 , Colossians 1:3 , 8, 10-23, 2 Thessalonians 2:8 , 1 John 5:7 , Revelation 1:4-6

The Father is G-d, the Son is G-d, the Holy Spirit is G-d. Exodus 3:6 , Psalm 45:6-7 , Psalm 110:1-5 , Isaiah 48:12-19 , Matthew 12:28 , John 14 , 20:17, 1 John 5:20

The Father is not the Son or the Holy Spirit, the Son is not the Father or Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit is not the Son or the Father. Psalm 2 , Proverbs 30:4 , Matthew 16:27 , Luke 11:13 , 23:46, John 5:22 , Romans 8:11 , 1 Cor. 6:11 , Ephesians 2:18

The knowledge of when the Son will return to rule is known only by the Father. Matthew 24:36 , Acts 1:6-7 , 1 Thess. 5:1-2

The Son has a name which is above every name, and we will be judged by how we respond to Him. Deuteronomy 18:18-19 , Psalm 2:12 , Acts 2:21 , 4:12, Ephesians 1:20-23 , Philippians 2:5-11 , 1 John 5:12

If anyone blasphemes against the Holy Spirit they will not be forgiven, however if they blaspheme against the the Son and then repent, they may be forgiven. Matthew 12:31-32 , Mark 3:28-30 , Luke 12:8-10

Completely understanding the mystery of Who G-d is, is too big for our finite minds. Deuteronomy 29:29 , Job 42:3-6 , John 3:12-13

The Hebrew word "echad", translated "one", is used to describe the marriage relationship, and also a cluster of fruit. Genesis 2:21-24 (v'hayu l'vasar echad), Deuteronomy 6:4 (HaShem Eloheinu, haShem echad), Numbers 13:23-24 (v'eshkol anavim echad) (See also John 10:30 )

In the menorah we see the symbol of the seven-fold Spirit of G-d. Revelation 1:4 , 3:1, 4:5, 5:6

The essence of love, submission, order, authority, kindness, consideration, and many other of

G-d's qualities are evidenced in the godhead through the mysterious relationship of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Luke 22:42 , John 5:17-47 , 8:28-29, 16:13-14, 17:23-26

G-d's design is that we will be one with each other and with Him, that the fullness of His love may be manifested through our lives. Psalm 133 , John 13:35 , 17:23-26, Ephesians 2:11-19 , 4:1-6, 11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27