The Art of Successful Living with Joanne Williams

The story of Eve. The Book of Genesis tells us of Eve's story. Her story illustrates the connection between actions and consequences. What really caused the fall of mankind?
Genesis 2:9 Gives the clue. 
Satan as a result of what happened in the Garden of Eden, has developed a system that has worked for centuries against humanity. 

The Seventh Place that Jesus shed His Blood was in His Bruises. Jesus Bruises won our deliverance from inner hurts and iniquities.
If you have a bruise on your body, it means you are bleeding on the inside. How are we healed when we are bleeding on the inside out of sight? 
What is the meaning of iniquity? How are we as Christians made free?

Jesus shed his blood when a soldier shoved a spear into his side and blood and water poured out. Why are these details recorded only in John's Gospel about Jesus being pierced in his side so important?
So what spiritual realities does the blood and water from the Lord's side reveal? The answer to these questions reveal the sixth place Jesus bled.
 

Jesus pierced feet won back dominion over the places we walk. Through Jesus shed blood, we don't have to be trampled by Satan. Instead, we are to trample him!

The 4th time Jesus bled was when he was nailed to the cross. What does this mean for believers? Jesus shed his blood and his nail pierced hands won back and restored our dominion.
The image or symbol of hand in the bible represents human power. Genesis 9:2 and 39:6
The hand of God represents divine Power! Exodus 6:1 and 13:3
What does it mean Behold I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands?

The crown of thorns with which the soldier's crowned Jesus is symbolic for the curse that came over the earth after Adam and Eve had sinned, as a result of the fall of mankind, the earth brought forth thorns and thistles. (Gen 3: 17-18). Jesus Christ Crown of thorns lifted the curse of:
1. Poverty.
2. Delivered us from the curse of the law.
3. Won back our prosperity.

How many times have we tried to do it on our own? When we "come to ourselves" this drives us to return to God’s original intention for us, which is continual communion with Him.
Points to remember:
1. Need has a tendency to produce insight.
2. The fruit of failure is often bitter, but it can be extremely beneficial if we learn from it.

Being able to recognize God's presence is with his children at all times.
In Him we live, and move, and have our being. Acts 17:28
As Believers our identity, lineage, and genes come from Him (God The Father).
Taking a look at Jacob the son of Isaac and brother of Esau.
After he takes matters into his own hands and is on the run
He finally realizes after a dream the power and presence of God.
 
 

The Father as Redeemer in the New Testament.
The Significance of The Father's Confirming Voice.
What is our Roles as Children of God?

This episode continues taking a look at God The Father as:
1. The Faithful One. 2. The Restorer. 3. Grace-Giver. 4. Lord of One and All.
5. Sovereign Lord 6. Sustainer. Beginning with the books of 1 and 2 Samuel
and ending with the minor prophets, and the book of Malachi