Daily Devotional with Kenny Russell

If Yeshua has saved us, transformed us, and filled us with His Holy Spirit - why are we still here?In Chapter 15 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “GO,” we enter the final part of the book: THE MISSION.Yeshua said:“As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” John 20:21Salvation was never meant to be the finish line. It was the starting line. What God begins in us was never intended to stop with us. We have been sent into a world filled with neighbors, friends, colleagues, and strangers who are searching for hope - often without even knowing what they are searching for. But Yeshua didn't call us merely to gather converts. He called us to make disciples. Going is the means; discipleship is the goal. The Great Commission is an invitation to walk alongside others as they learn to hear the Shepherd's voice, trust His leading, obey His Word, and follow Yeshua for themselves. You don't have to have all the answers. You simply need to be available.One conversation. One prayer. One act of obedience. One willing disciple.Never underestimate what Yehovah can begin through your next “yes.”Yeshua is still saying: GO.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

What does it really mean to love as Yeshua loved?In Chapter 14 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Love That Risks Everything,” we move from experiencing the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit to something even deeper: a life that demonstrates the Father's love.Yeshua said:“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” John 15:13Yeshua didn't simply teach sacrificial love - He demonstrated it. The world often measures love by feelings, emotions, and words, but Scripture reveals a love that acts, gives, serves, forgives, and is willing to sacrifice. Following Yeshua was never a promise that life would become easier. The born-again life is more than believing the right truths; it is becoming people who love as He loved—and that kind of love will always cost us something. After more than forty years of walking with Yeshua, I have learned that the supernatural life isn't ultimately measured by the miracles we witness, but by the love we are willing to demonstrate. Walking with the Holy Spirit leads us toward the broken, toward forgiveness, toward service, and sometimes toward costly acts of obedience. Love serves. Love forgives. Love reaches the broken. Love gives without counting the cost.Perhaps the question isn't simply, “Do I love Yeshua?”Perhaps it is: “Am I willing to love others the way Yeshua has loved me?”Because a transformed life doesn't simply talk about the love of God.It becomes a witness to it.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

What does it really look like to walk with the Holy Spirit and experience the supernatural life of God?In Chapter 13 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Walking With the Holy Spirit,” I share how my journey into the supernatural didn't begin with a great healing meeting, a famous evangelist, or a dramatic conference.It began with a Bible, a flashlight, and a young boy who simply believed that if Yeshua said something, He meant it. I wasn't chasing miracles or spiritual experiences. I simply wanted to know Him. As I spent hours in Scripture, I learned to recognize the voice of my Shepherd and trust the leading of the Holy Spirit. My faith wasn't built upon someone else's ministry or testimony; it was formed through a personal relationship with Yeshua and His Word. Yeshua said:“But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth… He will glorify Me.” John 16:13–14 Throughout this chapter, I share testimonies of how the Holy Spirit works through ordinary people in extraordinary ways. But the supernatural is never meant to make us the center of the story. The ministry of the Holy Spirit always points us toward Yeshua and reveals the Father's heart.The supernatural life isn't something reserved for a gifted few. It begins with relationship, surrender, availability, and learning to follow the Holy Spirit wherever He leads.Don't chase the supernatural. Chase Yeshua. Walk with the Holy Spirit—and allow Him to work through your life.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

What does it really mean to become a witness for Yeshua?In Chapter 12 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Becoming a Witness,” I share why witnessing is not primarily about learning an evangelism technique, memorizing a presentation, or having all the answers.Yeshua said:“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses…” Acts 1:8 Not every believer is called to be an evangelist, but every believer is called to be a witness. A witness is someone whose life carries the evidence that they have encountered the living Messiah. Long before people hear our testimony, they are already reading our lives. They see how we respond under pressure, how we forgive, how we love, and whether the peace and hope of Yeshua remain evident when life becomes difficult. Eventually, someone may look at your life and ask:“What happened to you?”And now you have an opportunity to tell them about Yeshua.Witnessing is no longer simply something we do. It becomes who we are.The greatest witness you will ever give is not a carefully prepared presentation. It is a transformed life that continually points people to the One who lives within you. I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

Yom Teruah is more than the sounding of a trumpet - it is a Kingdom alarm that demands a response.In this live Zoom teaching, Dr. Kenny Russell examines the biblical meaning of teruah and the urgent call behind the sound. Throughout Scripture, the trumpet communicated that it was time to awaken, assemble, prepare for battle, or move into an appointed position.The King is calling His people into position.But how do we identify our position within the purposes of the Kingdom?Our focus cannot remain centered upon ourselves—our needs, our personal advancement, or even our individual spiritual growth. These things have their place, but the Gospel of the Kingdom calls us into something greater than ourselves.The spring feasts establish the foundation of redemption and our personal response to the work of YeHoVaH. As we enter the fall feasts, however, our attention is drawn towards the corporate and national calling of Israel.Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot reveal YeHoVaH's dealings with His covenant people and His unfolding purpose for Israel and the nations.What does it truly mean to be Israel?Israel was called to be a kingdom of priests, a holy nation, and a light to the nations. We have not been called merely to receive personal blessing - we have been called to serve the greater purposes of the King.The sound of teruah asks us:Where is the King calling us to stand?What is our Kingdom assignment?Are we serving His purpose or remaining focused upon ourselves?Are we proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom?The alarm is sounding in Zion.Awaken. Assemble. Repent. Prepare. Take your position. The King is coming.Key ScripturesLeviticus 23:23–25Numbers 10:1–10Exodus 19:5–6Joel 2:1, 12–17Psalm 47:1–9Matthew 4:171 Thessalonians 4:16–17Join us as we return to the Scriptures and rediscover the Gospel of the Kingdom from Israel to the nations.BulldozerFaith™ — The Gospel from Genesis to Revelation: From Religion to Relationship

What do you do when life doesn't make sense—and God doesn't answer the way you expected?Chapter 11 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Trading My Sorrows,” is one of the most personal and vulnerable chapters in the book.After more than forty years of walking with Yeshua, I have discovered that faith does not spare us from grief, disappointment, unanswered questions, betrayal, or painful loss. There have been seasons when my health faltered, finances disappeared, ministry became painfully difficult, and doors I believed God had opened suddenly closed. There were moments when I asked:“Father, where are You?” “Why did You allow this?” “Have You forgotten me?”Those questions are not necessarily evidence that we have abandoned God. Sometimes they come from hearts desperately trying to trust Him when we cannot understand what He is doing. In this chapter, I share some of the painful seasons of my own journey and one truth I can now declare:God never abandoned me. Not once.The sorrow itself was never the gift, but the Father never wasted a single tear. Some of the hardest chapters of my life became the places where I learned to know Him most intimately. The Psalms taught me that faith is not pretending to be strong. David brought his fear, confusion, disappointment, anger, grief, repentance, and longing honestly before God. That honesty became a doorway to healing. Out of those lessons eventually came The Letter of Hope, a message the Holy Spirit has used to bring hope to thousands, call prodigals home, and help people standing on the edge of suicide choose life. It became another reminder that God can transform our deepest sorrows into hope for someone else. Isaiah describes this beautiful exchange:Beauty instead of ashes. Joy instead of mourning. Praise instead of despair. Isaiah 61:3 Trading your sorrows doesn't mean pretending the pain never happened. It means placing it into the hands of the One who knows you completely.If you are walking through a season you don't understand, I pray this chapter reminds you: your story isn't finished, and the Father has not abandoned you.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

What if walking with God was never meant to be limited to a quiet time, a church meeting, or what we call a “spiritual” moment?In Chapter 10 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Living From His Presence,” I share one of the truths that has shaped more than four decades of my journey with Yeshua:Every part of life belongs to Him.When Messiah dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, there is no longer a sacred part of life and a secular part. Our conversations, decisions, responsibilities, relationships, work, ministry, and ordinary moments can all become places where we experience His presence. Yeshua said:“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Over the years, I stopped expecting the Holy Spirit to remain behind when my quiet time ended. The conversation simply continued throughout the day. He would bring Scripture to mind, prompt me to encourage someone, correct my attitude, redirect my thinking, or prepare me for something I couldn't yet see. That is what abiding in Yeshua has come to mean to me.It isn't another activity to fit into a busy schedule. It is a way of living.The ordinary moments become holy ground when we recognize that He is already there.His invitation has always been simple: walk with Me - every moment of every day. I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

What happens when something we are building for God quietly becomes more important than walking with God?In Chapter 9 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “It's Not Your Money I Want. It's YOU!”, I share one of the most dramatic and life-changing seasons of my journey.My businesses were growing rapidly. Contracts were increasing, and I genuinely believed that greater business success would provide greater resources to advance the Kingdom of God. The vision wasn't wrong - but somewhere along the way, the vision began to consume me. At the same time, Hayley believed the Holy Spirit had warned her that someone I deeply trusted within the company was stealing from us. What followed became an extraordinary lesson in hearing God's voice, trusting the Holy Spirit, obedience, protection, surrender, and the faithfulness of the Father. But the greatest lesson wasn't about business or money.One day while I was praying, the Holy Spirit spoke quietly to my heart:“Kenny… It's not your money I want. It's you.”Suddenly I understood. God had never measured my faithfulness by the size of my business, the contracts we secured, or how much money I could give away. He wasn't looking for a successful businessman who happened to love Yeshua. He wanted His son. That revelation changed the direction of my life.The Kingdom of God is never built by replacing intimacy with activity.The Father's greatest desire isn't simply what we can accomplish for Him. He wants us to know Him, walk with Him, and trust Him completely. I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

The believer's life was never designed to be lived alone.In Chapter 8 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Daily Dependence on the Holy Spirit,” I share how I discovered that following Yeshua was never meant to depend upon my own strength, discipline, or ability. The Holy Spirit came not as an occasional visitor, but to make His home within us - to be our Teacher, Counselor, Comforter, Guide, and constant Companion. “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25This chapter also explores how prayer becomes relationship rather than religious duty. As a young believer, prayer became an ongoing conversation with my Heavenly Father—in my morning Bible reading, at school, working, running, or simply going about everyday life. One question has become especially important to me:Not, “How much time did I spend praying today?” But, “How aware was I of His presence today?”One measures performance. The other measures relationship. Through more than forty years of walking with Yeshua, I have learned that dependence is not weakness. It is where faith grows. Sometimes the Father doesn't immediately change our circumstances; He changes us as we learn to trust Him within them. Prayer has never simply been about receiving answers. It has been about discovering the heart of the One who answers. My prayer is that this chapter encourages you to stop carrying what the Holy Spirit never asked you to carry alone and rediscover the simplicity of daily dependence upon Him.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

Learning to hear His voice is only the beginning. The real adventure begins when we trust Him enough to follow.In Chapter 7 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Walking With the Shepherd,” I share what I have learned about developing a daily relationship with Yeshua, not by mastering a spiritual technique, but by remaining close to the Shepherd. Sheep don't learn their shepherd's voice in a single day. They learn it by walking with him. In the same way, we grow through time in His Word, honest prayer, quietness before Him, obedience, and learning to trust His presence, even in seasons when His voice seems quiet. And when we stumble, the Shepherd doesn't abandon us.He pursues us. He restores us. He calls us by name. He brings us home.Perhaps you feel as though you have wandered far from God. His invitation remains the same: Come back. The Shepherd is still calling your name. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27The goal isn't simply to hear His voice. The goal is to know Him - and to trust Him enough to follow wherever He leads.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

Does God still speak to His people today, and how do we learn to recognize His voice?In Chapter 6 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Learning to Hear His Voice,” I share how, as a young believer, I discovered that the God who had rescued me wasn't distant or silent. He wanted a relationship with me, and that relationship included learning to listen. Yeshua said:“My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27Hearing God's voice isn't reserved for a select group of spiritually gifted people. We learn to recognize the Shepherd through relationship, spending time in His presence, remaining rooted in His Word, listening to the Holy Spirit, and responding in obedience. The goal isn't simply to hear His voice. The goal is to know Him.Whether you feel close to God today or as though you've wandered far away, the Good Shepherd is still calling. His voice has not grown silent. I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

What does it really mean to say, “Christ lives in me”?In Chapter 5 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, I continue sharing my personal journey of discovering that following Yeshua is far more than believing the right things, attending meetings, or trying harder to live a Christian life.There is a deeper reality: Messiah in you.“I have been crucified with Messiah and I no longer live, but Messiah lives in me.” Galatians 2:20This revelation began to change the way I understood my identity, my relationship with God, and the purpose of my life. The life of faith was never supposed to be about me attempting to become good enough for God. It was about surrendering my old life and allowing the life of Yeshua to be expressed through me.The Christian life isn't simply living for Yeshua. It is learning to allow Yeshua to live through you.As you listen to this chapter, I encourage you to consider your own journey. Are you trying to follow God through your own strength, or are you discovering what it means to live from the reality of Christ in you - the hope of glory?This is where testimony becomes more than the story of what God once did.Your transformed life becomes the witness.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over by Dr. Kenny Russell is a testimony of more than forty years of walking with God, through encounters, victories, failures, miracles, difficult seasons, and the continual work of the Holy Spirit.Encounter Yeshua. Grow in faith. Discover your testimony. Become a witness.If this chapter encourages you, please share it with someone who needs to hear this message.To purchase this book, go to Amazon and search for the title and author's name. BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations Dr. Kenny Russell

What happens after you give your life to Yeshua? How do you live this new life - and what happens when you feel as though you are not strong enough?In Chapter 4 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “The Helper Has Come,” I continue my story from the morning after I gave my life to Yeshua as an eleven-year-old boy on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.I had gone to sleep one person and awakened another. The emptiness was gone. The anger that had controlled so much of my young life had lost its grip. I couldn't explain what had happened theologically; I simply knew that Yeshua was real because I had met Him. But salvation raised a whole new set of questions:What happens now? How do I live this new life? What if I fail?This chapter explores one of the greatest discoveries we can make as followers of Yeshua:Help is not on the way. Help has already arrived.Yeshua promised that the Father would give us another Helper, the Spirit of Truth. God never intended us to struggle through the believer's life depending upon our own strength. Through the Holy Spirit, He comes to live within us, teach us, strengthen us, correct us, comfort us, and lead us one step at a time. I also share how I began learning this in practical, everyday life. The Holy Spirit wasn't only present in church meetings or moments we might call “spiritual.” He was interested in my work, my mistakes, my decisions, and the situations that seemed beyond my ability. I began discovering that spiritual growth isn't about striving harder; it is about staying closer. And something else began happening.People could see that I had changed.The angry, rebellious boy who wanted nothing to do with God suddenly couldn't stop talking about Yeshua. I didn't have Bible-college training, polished sermons, or all the answers. I had a testimony. My transformed life was becoming a witness to the transforming power of Yeshua. More than four decades later, the lesson remains the same:You were never created to struggle through this life alone. You were created to walk with God.My prayer is that as you listen to Chapter 4, you will stop trying to carry your faith in your own strength and discover afresh the presence of the One Yeshua promised would be with you.The Helper has come.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over by Dr. Kenny RussellIf this chapter speaks to you, please share the video/Audio with someone who needs to know they don't have to walk alone, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment sharing what the Holy Spirit has been teaching you.Your life has a story. Your story is a testimony. And your testimony can become a witness.Shalom, Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

We are reading through my new book; this is Chapter 3 What happens when God suddenly breaks into your world and everything you thought you understood begins to change?In Chapter Three of I Am a Witness — The Search Is Over, I continue sharing my personal journey from searching for truth to experiencing the undeniable reality of God. There are moments when He interrupts our plans, confronts our assumptions, and awakens us to a life we never imagined possible.When God breaks into your world, you cannot remain the same. What once seemed distant becomes personal. Questions begin to find answers, darkness gives way to light, and the search for truth becomes an encounter with the One who has been pursuing you all along.My prayer is that this chapter will encourage you to recognize what God may already be doing in your life. Your circumstances may feel ordinary, confusing, or even impossible - but one encounter with Him can change everything.I Am a Witness — The Search Is Over is available worldwide through Amazon and here in Israel. https://a.co/d/0c8FcWc9 If this chapter speaks to you:Share with others on your social mediaShare your thoughts in the commentsSend this reading to someone who needs hopeWhen God breaks into your world, your story will never be the same.

What if, while you were searching for truth, God was already searching for you?In Chapter Two of I Am a Witness — The Search Is Over, I continue sharing my personal journey of searching for meaning, identity, and truth. Looking back, I can now see that even when I did not recognize God's presence, He was directing my steps and drawing me toward Himself.This chapter is a powerful reminder that we are not saved because we successfully find our way to God. We are found because, in His love and mercy, He comes searching for us.Perhaps you feel lost, forgotten, or far from God. My prayer is that this reading will help you recognize that He sees you, knows you, and is closer than you realize. Your search may feel uncertain—but God has never stopped pursuing you.I Am a Witness — The Search Is Over is available worldwide through Amazon and here in Israel.https://a.co/d/0eNGXYIcIf this chapter speaks to you:Share your thoughts in the commentsSend this reading to someone who needs hope todayYou may be searching for God - but the beautiful truth is that He is already searching for you.

This is more than the opening chapter of a book, it is the beginning of a personal journey of searching, questioning, and discovering the transforming power of God. Through this audio and video reading, I invite you to step into the story and consider how the Lord can use every part of our lives to draw us toward truth, purpose, and a genuine relationship with Him.I Am a Witness is my testimony of encountering Yeshua and discovering that the search for truth was finally over. My prayer is that this chapter will encourage you, awaken something within you, and inspire you to continue the journey through the complete book.I Am a Witness — The Search Is Over is now available worldwide through Amazon and here in Israel. https://a.co/d/03u3FnVXIf this chapter speaks to you:Like this videoShare your thoughts in the commentsSubscribe for future chapter readings and teachingsShare this video with someone who is searching for hope and truthThe Search Is Over!To get your copy use this link - https://a.co/d/03u3FnVXIf you are in Israel email me kenny@bulldozerfaith.com

OUR NEW BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! I am excited to finally share with you what has been happening behind the scenes. In the opening part of this video, I take you through the books we have now published and made available worldwide through Amazon, as well as here in Israel. https://a.co/d/02sVA66O For some time, you may not have seen me ministering online every day, producing daily podcasts, or traveling and speaking as much as I have in previous seasons. But that doesn't mean the ministry has slowed down. Quite the opposite. Yehovah has given us an extraordinary window to write, develop, and publish a growing library of resources designed to reach the lost, strengthen believers, make disciples, and equip people to walk in a genuine relationship with Yeshua. These are not simply books to read and place on a shelf. They have been written as tools for transformation and discipleship—resources you can work through personally and then place into the hands of someone else. A SPECIAL READING FROM I AM A WITNESS – THE SEARCH IS OVER During the video, I also read a special section from I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, a book that is very close to my heart. I Am a Witness carries a simple but important message: our testimony did not end on the day we were saved. Our witness is a living story. Every act of obedience, every trial through which Yehovah proves Himself faithful, every person He allows us to reach, and every fresh “Yes, Lord” becomes another chapter in the testimony He is continuing to write. My prayer is that these books will do more than provide information. I want them to help people rediscover the wonder of salvation, encounter Yeshua, grow in truth, and become witnesses themselves. NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH THE NEXT STAGE After showing you what has already been accomplished, I want to invite you to become part of what comes next. This week, we are seeking to raise an additional $5,000 toward our publishing mission and current publishing obligations. Perhaps you can give $25, $50, $100, $500, or more. No gift is too small. If 100 people gave just $50, together we would meet the entire $5,000 goal. https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/give/ When you give, you are not simply helping us publish another book. You are helping us create resources that can change lives and make disciples. HEBREW • RUSSIAN • ARABIC An important part of the next stage is translation. From our base here in Israel, we have a growing commitment to make these resources available in Hebrew, Russian, and Arabic, taking the Gospel of the Kingdom beyond the English-speaking world and into the languages people speak in their homes, families, and communities. Imagine these discipleship resources reaching a Jewish person in Hebrew, a Russian-speaking family in their own language, or an Arabic-speaking person searching for truth. That is what your partnership is helping us build. Every book matters. Every translation matters. Every gift matters. And above everything else, every life matters. Thank you to everyone who has prayed, given, encouraged us, purchased the books, and stood with this ministry. There is much more to come. Together, we are creating resources to make disciples and carry the Gospel of the Kingdom—from Israel to the nations. Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith™ Living Life in the Spirit

From Before You Take Off - A Call to Relationship, Not ReligionAre you moving with God, or asking God to bless your movement?In this Zoom teaching, Dr. Kenny Russell shares from his new book and study series, Before You Take Off, exploring one of the most important principles of discipleship: alignment with the Father must come before acceleration.Just as an aircraft must be properly aligned with the runway before full power is applied, our lives must be aligned with Yehovah before we rush into opportunities, decisions, ministry, or even things that appear to be part of our calling. Passion, gifting, opportunity, and good intentions are not enough if we are moving in the wrong direction.Through the examples of David, Moses, and Yeshua, this teaching challenges us to examine whether we are truly following the Father's direction or simply creating our own flight plan and asking Him to bless it. David teaches us that not every opportunity is permission. Moses reminds us that blessing flows from hearts turned toward Yehovah in obedience. And Yeshua gives us the perfect example of a life completely surrendered to the Father's will. In This Teaching:• Alignment Comes Before Acceleration — Power without alignment can take you quickly in the wrong direction. • Not Every Opportunity Is Permission — An open door does not automatically mean it is God's direction. • Stop Asking God to Bless Your Flight Plan — Seek Him first and allow Him to determine the direction. • Follow the Example of Yeshua — Learn to move when the Father moves rather than being driven by pressure, opportunity, or the expectations of others.Yeshua said:“The Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing.” John 5:19Perhaps the question we need to ask is no longer, “Father, will You bless what I am doing?”Instead:“Father, where are You going, and how can I move with You?”This is the heart of Before You Take Off. Before the engines roar, before you accelerate, and before the wheels leave the ground, make sure your life is aligned with the Father's flight plan.Flight does not begin with speed. It begins with alignment.Before You Take Off – A Call to Relationship, Not Religion is now available in paperback on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0cT7s0qhIf this teaching encourages you, like, share, subscribe, and send it to someone who may be seeking Yehovah's direction for their next season.Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith™ — Living Life in the Spirit

In this live Zoom teaching, “Who Sent You? — Authorization to Fly,” Dr. Kenny Russell explores one of the most important foundations of our walk with God: knowing the source of our calling.Beginning with Galatians 1:1, we discover why Paul could stand firm despite rejection, persecution, and opposition - his identity and assignment were not dependent upon human approval. He knew who had sent him.In this message, we explore three important truths:Your calling must begin with God. Don't spend your life flying someone else's flight plan. Before God sends us out, He draws us in. Not every opportunity is God's assignment. Not every open door is God's door. And spiritual maturity means learning the difference between “Can I do this?” and “Has God told me to do this?”Take time to ask the Holy Spirit:Who sent me? What voice am I responding to? Am I living from calling - or from expectation?You don't need to manufacture a calling or live for the approval of others. Return to intimacy with the Father, recognize the Shepherd's voice, and become faithful to the assignment He has actually given you.Realignment is not failure. Realignment prepares you to fly.Know who sent you. Know what He said. Then stay aligned with the assignment.Continue the JourneyIf you enjoyed this message and want to go deeper, this teaching comes from my new discipleship book:Before You Take Off By Dr. Kenny RussellThe book takes you through a transformational journey of faith, identity, purpose, and learning to recognize the leading of the Holy Spirit. Each chapter is designed not simply to give you information, but to help you examine your own walk with God and prepare for the calling He has placed upon your life.Before You Take Off will be available to purchase on Amazon this coming week.If this message challenged or encouraged you, I invite you to get your copy and continue the journey with me.Don't just prepare to go somewhere - prepare to become who God has called you to be. It's time to get ready for takeoff.

One of the greatest challenges we face as believers is not simply what is happening around us—it is how we see what is happening.In this message, Dr. Kenny Russell teaches from 2 Kings 6:15–17 and the story of Elisha's servant, who saw the enemy surrounding the city until Yehovah opened his eyes to see the greater spiritual reality already present.Together, we explore what it means to develop spiritual sight and learn to view our circumstances through the promises, character, and purposes of God rather than through fear, pressure, or what our natural eyes can see.In this message, you will discover:• Why our circumstances do not always tell the whole story • How faith sees beyond the present • What David, Joshua, Caleb, Joseph, and others teach us about spiritual perspective • Why Yeshua opened more than physical eyes • How the Holy Spirit changes the way we see people and situations • Why peace can come before circumstances change • How to guard what shapes your spiritual vision • A practical seven-day challenge to help you recognize the hand of Yehovah in everyday lifeLiving here in Israel during wartime has made this message especially real. The future can feel uncertain, headlines can change quickly, and circumstances can become overwhelming—but peace does not come from knowing tomorrow.Peace comes from knowing the One who holds tomorrow.Perhaps the prayer we need to pray today is not simply:“Father, change what I am seeing.”But:“Father, change the way I see.”Key Scriptures2 Kings 6:15–17 Numbers 13:30–33 Hebrews 11:1 1 Samuel 17:45 Ephesians 1:18 Matthew 9:36 Mark 4:35–41 Colossians 3:2 Psalm 119:18If this message encourages you, please like, share, and subscribe, and send it to someone who may need encouragement in a difficult season.We would also love to hear from you in the comments:What situation in your life do you need to begin seeing through God's eyes?May Yehovah open the eyes of our hearts and teach us to see what He sees.Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith™ – From Israel to the Nations

Every believer experiences an inner battle. If you have ever asked yourself, "Why do I still struggle if I love God?"—this message is for you. In this week's Zoom Fellowship from Israel, Dr. Kenny Russell explores Galatians 5:16–18 and reveals that our greatest battle is not against people or circumstances, but over who will lead our lives. Beginning in the Garden of Eden and continuing through the New Covenant, we discover that every temptation begins with a voice, every day presents a choice, and the Holy Spirit has been given to transform us from the inside out. In this message you will discover: • Why every spiritual battle begins with the question, "Did God really say?" • How to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit above the competing voices of the world. • Why God calls us to choose life every day. • The promise of a new heart through the New Covenant. • Why discipleship is a walk, not a sprint. • How small daily decisions shape your spiritual future. • Practical keys to staying focused and walking in step with the Holy Spirit. Living in northern Israel, we know what it means to respond quickly when warning sirens sound. In the same way, the Holy Spirit continually speaks, warns, encourages, and directs our steps. The question is not whether He is speaking—it is whether we are listening. If you feel discouraged because you're still fighting the battle within, be encouraged. The battle itself is evidence that the Holy Spirit is at work in your life. Victory is not found in never struggling—it is found in continually returning to the Shepherd and walking in obedience, one step at a time. Key Scriptures: • Galatians 5:16–18 • Genesis 3:1–7 • Deuteronomy 30:19 • Ezekiel 36:26–27 • John 10:27 If this message encourages you, please take a moment to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with your friends and family. We'd also love to hear from you in the comments: What voices compete for your attention, and how has the Holy Spirit helped you stay on His path? Join us each week for our live Zoom Fellowship as we study the Scriptures together, pray for Israel and the nations, and encourage one another to walk faithfully with Yeshua. From Israel to the Nations Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith Equipping Believers • Reaching Israel • Proclaiming the Kingdom to the Nations New Book Now Available MASTERCLASS -Walking in Step with the Holy Spirit (DOWNLOAD VERSION)https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/product/masterclass-walking-in-step-with-the-holy-spirit-download-version/ "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." — Galatians 5:25

Shalom from Israel,I hope you are doing well and walking in the peace and strength of Yehovah.This week on our Zoom fellowship, I want to continue the journey we began with The Shalom of Surrender. Many believers have come to understand what it means to rest in God's presence, but the next question is just as important:How do we guard the calling and significance that flow from that relationship?The world is obsessed with success.Success is measured by achievement, recognition, growth, influence, and results.The Kingdom measures something entirely different.The Kingdom measures obedience.The Kingdom measures faithfulness.The Kingdom measures surrender.The Kingdom measures eternal impact.This week, we will be exploring a message that has challenged business leaders, ministry leaders, and believers from all walks of life:Going Beyond Success to SignificanceTogether, we will examine five subtle compromises that many believers dismiss as "no big deal," yet they quietly rob us of spiritual impact and eternal fruitfulness.We will look at:Busyness disguised as obedienceReplacing intimacy with informationComparison: the silent assignment killerSeeking approval over assignmentLiving for gratification instead of transformationThe danger is that spiritual drift rarely occurs through a single major failure. It happens one decision at a time, one compromise at a time, and one distraction at a time until we wake up and discover that something precious has been lost.The good news is that significance is not built through striving. It is built through daily obedience, daily intimacy, daily faithfulness, and daily responsiveness to the voice of Yehovah.I will also share a personal testimony from a season when the Holy Spirit instructed me not to speak publicly for eight years. Looking back, what appeared to be a season of stepping back became one of the most significant periods of growth, revelation, and intimacy with Yeshua in my life. Sometimes God's definition of significance looks very different from man's definition of success.If you have ever struggled with comparison, people-pleasing, spiritual pressure, or uncertainty about your calling, I believe this fellowship will encourage and strengthen you.Join us as we seek the heart of the Father, pray for one another, and learn what it truly means to walk in significance that impacts eternity.There is always room for you at the table.Blessings from Israel,Dr. Kenny RussellBulldozerFaith™From Israel to the Nations"Success impresses people. Significance impacts eternity. And significance is always found on the path of obedience."

Strengthened for the Journey | Weekly Fellowship MessageAre you weary from the battles of life? Have you been praying for a breakthrough but feel like your strength is running low? In this week's fellowship, we looked at the promise of Isaiah 40:31 and discovered that while we often ask God to change our circumstances, His first work is frequently to strengthen us in the midst of them.Together, we explored three powerful truths: God knows exactly where you are and sees every struggle, prayer, and tear; true strength comes not from striving harder but from abiding in Yeshua and remaining connected to the source of life; and your labor in the Lord is never in vain. Every prayer, every act of obedience, and every seed sown in faith matters to God. Even when we cannot see the breakthrough, He is at work behind the scenes.If you are facing a difficult season, this message will encourage you to keep standing, keep trusting, and keep moving forward in faith. Sometimes victory is simply taking the next step when you cannot see the whole path ahead.Key Scriptures:• Isaiah 40:31• Psalm 139:1–3• John 15:5• 1 Corinthians 15:58We would love for you to join us live each week for fellowship, prayer, encouragement, and a deeper study of God's Word.Discussion Question:Where have you seen God's faithfulness sustaining you through a difficult season, even before the breakthrough arrived?#Faith #Encouragement #StrengthInTheLord #Isaiah4031 #Yeshua #BibleStudy #Prayer #Discipleship #KingdomLiving #BulldozerFaith #Israel

In this week's fellowship, we reflected on Yeshua's words in Matthew 6:19–34 and the call to "seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness," from our Zoom call - this is just the short message at the beginning of the call, if you want more, come join us each week on the live call. Every one of us is building something with our lives, whether family, ministry, business, career, or financial security, but the real question is what we are building around. Yeshua challenges us to place the Kingdom above every other pursuit, reminding us that life is not ultimately about accumulating earthly treasures or securing our future through our own efforts. Instead, we are called to live with an eternal perspective, trusting our Heavenly Father who knows our needs and faithfully provides for His children. As we looked at the examples of Abraham, Moses, the disciples, and the Apostle Paul, we saw a consistent pattern throughout Scripture: God reveals calling before details, purpose before plans, and assignment before strategy. Too often, we seek certainty before obedience, but faith requires us to trust Yehovah even when we cannot see the full path ahead. The challenge before each of us is simple yet profound: before asking what is safest, most profitable, or most comfortable, we must first ask, "What is Yehovah saying?" When the Kingdom remains our highest priority, every other area of life finds its proper alignment, and we discover the joy of walking in the purposes of God.

Part 6 – The Word: Delighting Without Using Rediscovering the Word as Communion, Not Control A Journey Through Psalm 119In this teaching we continue our journey through Psalm 119 and explore a powerful spiritual principle: the Word of God was never meant to be used as a tool of control but received as an invitation into communion with Yehovah.Many believers know the Scriptures well. We can quote verses, explain doctrine, and navigate theological discussions. Yet Psalm 119 reveals something deeper — knowing the Word is not the same as delighting in the Word.In this message we examine the subtle shift that can happen in our walk with God when Scripture becomes something we use rather than something we delight in. When this happens, the Word can begin to feel heavy rather than life-giving.Through the example of the psalmist and the teachings of Yeshua, we rediscover how the Word of God becomes a place of joy, freedom, and living relationship.Yeshua declared:"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28–30)When we approach the Scriptures through relationship with Messiah, the Word is no longer a burden — it becomes a delight.Join us as we rediscover the beauty of God's Word as a lamp that leads us into deeper fellowship with Him.This teaching is part of our ongoing Psalm 119 Journey Series.In this teaching you will discover:• Why Scripture sometimes begins to feel heavy • The difference between using the Word and delighting in the Word • How religion can distort God's instruction into pressure • How Yeshua restores the true heart of the Torah • Why Psalm 119 describes the Word as a place of joy and freedomKey ScripturesPsalm 119 Psalm 119:16 Psalm 119:45 Psalm 119:97 Psalm 119:105 Matthew 11:28–30 John 1:1–14Featured Article + Study GuideThis teaching is accompanied by a Featured Article and Study Guide designed for personal reflection or small group discussion.You can use this study to go deeper into Psalm 119 and explore how the Word of God leads us into living communion with Yehovah. http://member.bulldozerfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Part-6-FEATURED-ARTICLE-The-Word-Delighting-Without-Using.pdfSubscribe & FollowSubscribe for more teachings on:• Hebraic foundations of the faith • Understanding Messiah in the Scriptures • Discipleship and spiritual growth • Bible study from a Hebrew perspectiveDr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith

Recognizing Relational Drift | Psalm 119 Series.In Part 5 of our journey through Psalm 119, we address a spiritual condition that many believers experience but rarely talk about openly — relational drift.A believer may still read Scripture, attend fellowship, and remain active in ministry, yet something deeper begins to change. The Word of God is still familiar, but the sense of closeness with God begins to fade.Psalm 119 speaks directly into this reality. The psalmist does not pretend everything is perfect. Instead, he brings his weariness, struggles, and questions honestly before Yehovah. Through his example, we learn how to recognize spiritual drift early and return to the life-giving presence of God.In this teaching we explore:• Why spiritual familiarity can sometimes weaken intimacy with God• The subtle ways relational drift begins in the life of a believer• Why silence often allows spiritual distance to grow• How Psalm 119 shows us the path back to restoration• Yeshua's call to remain (abide) in Him as the source of lifeThe goal of Scripture has never been simply information.The goal is communion with God.Featured Article – Part 5You can also read the Featured Article excerpt from the upcoming book Held Not Hidden: A Journey Through Psalm 119 here: https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FEATURED-ARTICLE-Part-5-When-Scripture-Becomes-Familiar-but-God-Feels-Distant.pdfStudy the Psalm 119 SeriesThis teaching is part of an ongoing series exploring the depth and spiritual wisdom of Psalm 119 and how it strengthens believers to walk closely with God in every season.Subscribe & FollowIf this message encourages you, please:• Subscribe to the channel• Share this teaching with others• Leave a comment with your reflections or questionsSupport the MinistryIf you would like to partner with the work of BulldozerFaith, you can learn more here:https://bulldozerfaith.comYour support helps us continue teaching the Word of God and strengthening believers around the world.Scripture References - Psalm 119:25 Psalm 119:28 Psalm 119:37 Psalm 119:59 Psalm 119:176 John 5:39–40 John 15:4–5Dr. Kenny RussellBulldozerFaith – Haifa, Israel

A Lamp, Not a MapLearning to Walk by the Light Yahovah Gives“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105This is one of the most familiar verses in Scripture, yet its power is often lost through repetition. David was not offering a comforting slogan or poetic imagery detached from real life. He was describing how he survived seasons of darkness, confusion, and uncertainty, by learning to walk with the light God actually gives.What matters first is the image David chose.He does not say God's Word is the sun, a floodlight, or a map revealing the entire journey. He calls it a lamp. In the ancient world, a lamp illuminated only a small space ahead. It required closeness, constant attention, and enough oil to keep it burning. Most importantly, it was useful only while moving. A lamp was never meant for standing still.This tells us something vital about faith. God's Word is given for obedient movement, not passive observation. Scripture is not primarily about gathering information; it is about receiving direction. Faith, in the biblical sense, is meant to guide our steps, not merely inform our thoughts.David reinforces this by saying the lamp is for his feet before it is for his path. That order matters. He does not say God's Word illuminates his understanding first. He says it lights his feet. In other words, obedience comes before clarity. Throughout Scripture, God consistently gives light for the step we are willing to take, not the road we wish to see.“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD” (Psalm 37:23), but those steps still require movement. God does not provide light for tomorrow's road when today's step has not yet been taken. Revelation flows in the direction of obedience. When obedience stalls, light dims, not because God has withdrawn His Word, but because we have stopped walking in it.This truth becomes even more powerful when we consider David's context. He wrote these words not from comfort, but from caves, wilderness seasons, threats, betrayal, repentance, and waiting. He was a man familiar with darkness. Yet the Word did not remove that darkness. It made it walkable.God never promised a problem-free path. He promised faithful guidance through the path. The lamp did not eliminate danger; it made progress possible.From a Hebraic perspective, David's reference to “Your word” is not a general example, but davar of God is covenant instruction, rooted in the Torah, commandments, testimony, and revealed will. Scripture itself confirms this: “For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light” (Proverbs 6:23).This means divine guidance is not found in feelings alone, impressions alone, or spiritual intuition disconnected from God's revealed Word. Light is found within covenant boundaries. Many stumble not because God is silent, but because they have stepped off the path while still expecting illumination.There is also a hidden requirement in David's image that is easy to miss. A lamp without oil is useless. Oil in Scripture is consistently associated with the Spirit, faithfulness, and preparation. Yeshua echoed this truth when He said that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Deuteronomy 8:3).The lamp must be tended daily. Yesterday's revelation cannot sustain today's obedience. When Scripture is neglected, light diminishes, not suddenly, but gradually. What once seemed clear begins to feel uncertain.David's words ultimately point beyond himself. He speaks prophetically. Yeshua later declares, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness” (John 8:12). John confirms this revelation by writing, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14).The written Word leads us to the Living Word. Scripture is not the destination; it is the

In this teaching, we looked at what it truly means to be led by the Spirit of God - not by emotion, pressure, or personal revelation detached from Scripture. In a time when many claim to be “Spirit-led,” we returned to the biblical foundations that guard us from deception and keep us anchored in Messiah.I presented my points in testimony, but I would like to share the notes I prepared, even though I did not follow them. There are three essential principles I would like you to grasp:The Spirit Leads in Alignment With God's WordThe Holy Spirit never contradicts what God has already spoken. Being Spirit-led does not mean independence from Scripture—it means illumination of Scripture. Any “leading” that bypasses the cross, contradicts the Word, or elevates personal revelation above biblical truth is not from God.The Spirit Always Glorifies YeshuaThe primary work of the Spirit is to exalt Messiah. The Spirit does not draw attention to spiritual status, prophetic identity, or supernatural experiences. He centers everything on the lordship, character, and kingdom of Yeshua. When a leading magnifies ego, experience, or signs over obedience and holiness, it has drifted from the Spirit's purpose.The Spirit Leads Through Sonship, Not FearThe Spirit leads sons and daughters, not slaves. His leading produces peace, clarity, and conviction, not panic, manipulation, guilt, or pressure. Fear-based control and religious coercion are not tools of the Spirit; they belong to religion, not relationship.Here Is A Practical Key to Being Spirit-Led Slow down enough to test what you're hearing. Ask:Does this align with Scripture?Does this glorify Yeshua?Does this lead me in peace as a son or daughter, not fear as a servant?The Spirit leads through relationship, not intimidation.Summary: To be led by the Spirit is to walk in alignment with the Word, submission to Messiah, and confidence as sons and daughters, never driven by fear, ego, or religious pressure.If this teaching helped you, please like, share, and subscribe, and let us know in the comments how the Lord is teaching you to walk more closely with Him.

Hearing Clearance - Learning to Recognize His VoiceLast night during our Zoom gathering, the testimonies all circled around one clear theme: God still speaks, and His people still hear. What stood out was not spiritual drama, but quiet confidence, not performance, but relationship.I've included a short YouTube clip from the opening moments of the meeting, recorded during the preparation time before I invited others to share. Because this is a private Zoom gathering, we don't publish the entire meeting, but you can stay connected and receive updates through Crossing Point Global Community, our prayer-focused Facebook group.If you're not part of the group, I'd love to invite you to join us. We meet every Sunday on Zoom, and the weekly login details are sent via our e-news platform.“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27The Real Struggle Is Not Belief, It Is HearingMost believers don't struggle with whether God exists. They struggle with whether He speaks personally and presently.Many believe about God. Fewer expect to hear Him.Yet throughout Scripture, God's people are defined not by information, but by responsiveness. Faith doesn't begin with action; it starts with hearing. Obedience is not performance; it is response.The crisis today is not a lack of teaching. It is a lack of attentiveness.Hearing Is Relational, Not GuessworkHearing God is not strange, elite, or reserved for prophets. It is the normal function of a believer in Yeshua.Yeshua didn't say, “My sheep learn techniques.” He said, “My sheep hear My voice.”Hearing is not something we force. It is something we cultivate through trust and proximity.A Simple IllustrationWhen Hayley lost her lens from her glasses, there was no panic. I paused and asked the Holy Spirit.The answer came simply: “It's in the dog, Joey's bed.” And it was.This wasn't intuition or guesswork, it was relationship.God does not shout to prove He is present. He speaks because He is near.Scripture Shows the PatternSamuel heard God before he recognized Him. The issue wasn't silence, it was clarity.Abraham obeyed without explanation. Direction came before understanding.Ananias heard a command that contradicted fear, and history changed because he obeyed.When God's voice is ignored, Scripture is equally clear:Saul heard but obeyed selectively and lost the kingdom.Jonah heard clearly, resisted and suffered delay.Israel chose louder voices over God's and wandered for forty years.Hearing is not optional. It shapes destiny.Why Many Struggle TodayNot because God stopped speaking, but because:We confuse activity with intimacyWe fill silence with noiseWe...

Hanukkah is often misunderstood as a festival about tradition, miracles, or folklore - but its true power lies in dedication, covenant faithfulness, and the restoration of God's dwelling. In this short overview, we look beyond later myths and return to the biblical and historical foundations of Hanukkah, showing how it connects directly to Sukkot, the Maccabean struggle, and ultimately to Yeshua the Messiah. Hanukkah did not originate as a commanded feast in Leviticus 23. It emerged during a time when Sukkot could not be celebrated because the Temple had been desecrated under Antiochus Epiphanes. After the Maccabean victory, the Temple was cleansed, pagan worship removed, and true worship restored.The dedication of the Temple was then celebrated in the pattern of Sukkot, with rejoicing and thanksgiving. This historical context gives powerful meaning to John 10:22–23, where Yeshua stands in the Temple during the Feast of Dedication and reveals His divine identity. In this overview, you'll discover: Why Hanukkah is connected to Sukkot—and why it is not a replacement for it How the Maccabean stand was about covenant faithfulness, not culture or politics What the cleansing and rededication of the Temple points to in the New Covenant Why Yeshua identifies Himself as the true dwelling place of God How Hanukkah ultimately calls us to wholehearted dedication to Messiah This Overview keeps Messiah at the center, rejects extra-biblical mythology, and shows Hanukkah in Scripture, history, and the changes that come in Yeshua. “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 19:10 The light is not in the lampstand. The Light is in the Son.

The Return of Israel — The Whole House Restored in Messiah Ezekiel 37 and the Covenant of Faith. Today's teaching uncovers one of the most misunderstood prophecies in Scripture: God is not only bringing the Jews back to the land - He is restoring the whole house of Israel — Judah & Ephraim — into one Kingdom under one King, Messiah Yeshua! Session Highlights & Scriptural Outline 1. A Missing Half of the Story Most Christian teaching focuses only on Judah (the Jewish people) returning to the land - but the Bible declares something far bigger: Ezekiel 37:22 “I will make them one nation… and one King will rule over them.” Through unbelief the kingdom was divided (1 Kings 11–12): Judah remained Ephraim (House of Israel) was scattered among the nations (2 Kings 17) Paul reveals the great mystery: Romans 11:25–26 The fullness of the nations must come in - then all Israel will be saved. The so-called “Gentiles” coming to faith includes the actually the scattered House of Israel returning through the Gospel. This restoration is covenantal — not political. 2. The Land Promise — Active Today in Messiah The land promise is secured only by faith — not by DNA: Romans 4:16 “The promise comes by faith…” Galatians 3:29 “If you belong to Messiah, you are Abraham's seed.” Messiah is the rightful Heir — We inherit the land through union with Him. 3. Unbelief Breaks Covenant Fellowship The warnings of Moses, Paul, and Yeshua are consistent: Hebrews 3:19 — Unbelief prevents entry 1 Corinthians 10:5 — Bodies scattered in the wilderness John 14:6 — Only through Yeshua John 8:24 — Without belief, still in sin Romans 9:6 — “Not all Israel who are Israel” Lineage alone does not guarantee covenant standing. 4. Ezekiel 37 Blueprint — Restoration of the WHOLE House The prophecy outlines 5 stages: 1️⃣ Dry bones → national resurrection 2️⃣ Two sticks → Judah + Ephraim reunited 3️⃣ One King → Messiah Son of David 4️⃣ One Land → restored inheritance 5️⃣ One Covenant → everlasting peace Ezekiel 37:23 “They will be My people, and I will be their God.” And Paul reveals the result: Ephesians 2:14–16 “One new man” — no more division — one redeemed Israel In Messiah, believers become: Citizens of Israel (Eph 2:12) Abraham's heirs (Gal 3:29) Royal priesthood (1 Pet 2:9) 5. Covenant Storyline — 4 Stages of Redemption | Stage Covenant Reality Priesthood | Key Scriptures Sinai Marriage Melchizedek Calling Ex 19:5–6; Jer 2:2 Golden Calf Marriage Broken Levitical Temporary System Ex 32; Heb 7:11–12 Cross Husband Dies Eternal Priesthood Restored Rom 7:2–4; Heb 7:24–25 New Covenant Bride Renewed Melchizedek Priesthood Forever Jer 31:31–33; Eph 2:14–16 Yeshua didn't start a religion ➡ He restored the original covenant plan 6. The Land Promise Now — Before the Kingdom Age The Bible clearly states Israel must be restored before Messiah returns: Genesis 17:7–8 — Everlasting possession Galatians 3:16 — Activated in Messiah Joshua 21:43–45 — Historically fulfilled once Ezekiel 36:24–27 — Return → THEN salvation Ezekiel 37:21–25 — Regathering → THEN King Matthew 19:28 — Twelve tribes restored Zechariah 12 & 14 — Nations battle Jerusalem before His return Jeremiah 31:38–40 — Jerusalem rebuilt permanently ➡ The land promise is active today ➡ Final fulfillment occurs when Messiah reigns from Jerusalem 7. Only Through the Son The covenant and the Land are inherited only in Messiah: Hebrews 8:13 The

In Part 2 of The Priestly Shift Series, Dr. Kenny Russell reveals Yeshua as the Bridegroom of Sinai and eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. Discover how the marriage covenant at Sinai, the fall into the Levitical system, and the Cross all connect in one continuous story of redemption and restored relationship. Study the Scriptures listed above and see how the Bridegroom King is calling His people back into covenant love and royal priesthood.Part 2 The Bridegroom, the Priesthood, and the Promise - Yeshua the Covenant HusbandFrom Sinai to the Cross, the same divine Bridegroom, YHVH revealed in Yeshua, has been calling His people into covenant. The priesthoods, covenants, and promises all point to the restoration of the original Melchizedek order through Messiah.1️⃣ Yeshua Was the Bridegroom at SinaiAt Mount Sinai, Israel entered a marriage covenant with YHVH, the very Word who would later become flesh (John 1:1-14).• Exodus 19:3-5 “If you obey Me fully and keep My covenant…”• Exodus 6:7 “I will take you as My own people.”• Isaiah 54:5 “For your Maker is your Husband.”• Jeremiah 2:2 “The devotion of your youth, as a bride you loved Me.”• John 1:1, 14 “The Word was God… The Word became flesh.”• John 8:58 “Before Abraham was, I AM.”• 1 Corinthians 10:4 “The Rock was Messiah.”• Romans 7:2-4 Through His death the Husband died, releasing Israel to enter a New Covenant.It was the pre-incarnate Word who covenanted with Israel. At Calvary, the same Bridegroom fulfilled the Torah's marriage law - dying and rising to unite Jew and Gentile into one redeemed Bride.2️⃣ The Covenant at Sinai Was Melchizedek in Order - Before the Golden CalfIntended Order:“You shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” Exodus 19:6Before sin entered, Israel was called to the Melchizedek pattern, royal-priestly access to God without Levitical mediation (see Genesis 14:18-20).The Shift after the Calf:When Israel worshiped the golden calf (Exodus 32), the priesthood changed from firstborn to Levi (Exodus 32:26; Deuteronomy 10:8).This Levitical order became a temporary administration to manage sin until Messiah restored direct access.Galatians 3:24 “The law was put in charge to lead us to Christ.”Hebrews 7:11 “If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood… why was there still need for another priest?”3️⃣ Misunderstood ‘Forever' Verses about the Levitical PriesthoodHebrew עוֹלָם (olam) often means “for an age” or “until the appointed time.”These verses describe continuity within the Mosaic covenant, not eternity.Passage Common Assumption Correct Context Fulfillment in MessiahExodus 29:9 Eternal Levitical rule For the age of Moses Ended at the Cross (Heb 9:10)Exodus 40:15 Everlasting generations Limited to Aaron's line Heb 7:12 – law and priesthood changedNumbers 25:13 Phinehas eternal priesthood Within Levitical system Heb 8:13 – old made obsoleteLeviticus 16:34 Perpetual atonement day Until fulfillment Heb 9:12; 10:10 – once for all1 Chron 23:13 Aaron forever Worship of that era Superseded by heavenly tabernacleMalachi 2:4-8 Unbroken Levi covenant Conditional — priests failed Yeshua restores true priesthoodPsalm 110:4 — Anchor text of transition Messiah = Eternal Melchizedek4️⃣ Yeshua Restores the Original PriesthoodThrough His death and resurrection, Yeshua reinstated the Melchizedek order permanently:Psalm 110:4 “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”Hebrews 7:23-24 “He lives forever and has a permanent priesthood.”This fulfills Exodus 19:6 and extends the priestly calling to

Join our teaching section of our live Zoom call as Kenny dives deep into the sobering yet hope-filled message of Hebrews 6:4-6 - revealing the irresistible, final, and life-transforming power of the Cross of Messiah Yeshua.This passage warns of those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, and shared in the Holy Spirit - yet deliberately turn away. It's not about weakness or stumbling, but about rejecting the very redemption that brings eternal life.Through this teaching, discover:The call to maturity and covenant faithfulness (Hebrews 6:1-3)The experience of true salvation, tasting the Word and the powers of the coming age.The warning against willful falling away, and why repentance becomes impossible for those who deny the sufficiency of the Cross.The finality and perfection of Yeshua's sacrifice - “once for all” (Hebrews 9:26, 10:10)The love, mercy, and hope still extended to those who remain steadfast in faith.The anchor of hope that holds our souls firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19)This is not a message of fear, but of reverence - a call to guard your heart, mature in faith, and live daily in the power and gratitude of the Cross.Once we have truly encountered Yeshua, there is no turning back - His work is finished, perfect, and eternal.“For by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” - Hebrews 10:14Be encouraged to walk in unshakable covenant relationship, forgiven, restored, and empowered by the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit).Subscribe for more Spirit-filled Bible teachings and join the BulldozerFaith community as we share the true Gospel from Israel to the nations.Watch, reflect, and share this message to strengthen faith and awaken hearts to the unstoppable power of the Cross.

I Met Elijah Today on the Dusty Roads of HaifaA prophetic encounter on Israel's coast, a call to rebuild the altar, restore true worship, and prepare the way for the Lord. Are we ready for Sukkot? I hope this message blesses and prepares your heart.“Through the gate no calamity will come.Through the dwelling, no calamity will come.Through this door no division will come; through this place no strife will come.In this place, there will be peace and prosperity.”These words mirror the heart of Scripture:Psalm 91:10 — “No harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.”Psalm 24:7 — “Lift up your heads, you gates… that the King of glory may come in.”Isaiah 32:18 — “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places.”Psalm 133:1 — “How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity.”This message is more than poetry, it is a prophetic call to restore true worship and stand firm in covenant faithfulness, just as Elijah did on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). Elijah's mission was to call a compromised nation back to Yehovah, rebuild the torn-down altar, and reveal that “The LORD, He is God!”What We Receive from Elijah's ExampleRestoration of True Worship – Return to covenant faithfulness and holiness (1 Kings 18:21, 36–39).Power and Prayer in the Spirit – Bold faith that changes nations (James 5:16–18).Spirit of Reconciliation and Preparation – Turning hearts and preparing the way for Yeshua's return (Malachi 4:5–6; Luke 1:16–17).Elijah's spirit is still at work — calling the end-time Body of Messiah to repentance, restoration, and readiness.Like the Atlit detention camp near Haifa, once a place of exile and captivity, many today feel trapped and longing for release. But Yehovah is breaking the chains, opening the gates, and calling His people home.This is a call to rise up — to restore the altar of Yehovah in our hearts and to prepare the way for the coming King. “You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.” — Deuteronomy 28:6

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) is the holiest day in the biblicalcalendar, a time of fasting, repentance, and seeking God's mercy. In thisteaching, Dr. Kenny Russell reveals how every detail of Yom Kippur points toYeshua the Messiah as our Great High Priest and perfect sacrifice.Discover:· The High Priest's role inLeviticus and how Yeshua fulfills it once for all (Hebrews 9).· The prophetic meaning ofthe two goats, one sacrificed, one carrying sins away, and how Messiah embodiesboth (John 1:29, Isaiah 53).· Why Yeshua's blood doesn'tjust cover sin but removes it, giving us direct access to the Father (Hebrews10:10, Hebrews 4:16).· How believers today canapproach Yom Kippur with humility, repentance, and joy, knowing our redemptionis complete in Him.You'll also learn how to intercede for the lostsheep of the house of Israel:· Standing in the gap inprayer (Ezekiel 22:30).· Asking for eyes to beopened and the veil lifted (2 Corinthians 3:14-16).· Declaring God's covenantpromises (Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 36, Romans 11).· Praying for repentance,protection from deception, and bold laborers for the harvest (Hosea 14, 2Thessalonians 2, Matthew 9:37-38).Romans 11 reminds us: “You do not support the root, but the root supports you.” Theroot of the olive tree is God's covenant with the patriarchs, fulfilled inYeshua, the life-giving source for Judea and Israel, and all who are graftedinto the commonwealth of Israel.Be encouraged: On Yom Kippur, we don't fear judgment - we rejoice in forgiveness throughthe finished work of Messiah!

Part 35 – Love, Labor, and Loyalty: Finishing Well 1 Corinthians 16:5–24As we close our journey through 1 Corinthians, today's message centers on Paul's heartfelt final instructions and the personal tone of his apostolic leadership. We explore themes of relational ministry, kingdom partnerships, and faith-filled perseverance. Paul models flexibility in planning, deep love for the body, and unwavering loyalty to Yeshua.Highlights include:Paul's travel plans shaped by the Spirit and the biblical calendar (vv. 5–9)Honoring fellow workers like Timothy and Apollos (vv. 10–12)A powerful exhortation to stand firm, be strong, and do everything in love (vv. 13–14)Recognition of faithful service (vv. 15–18)Emphasis on unity across regions (vv. 19–21)Sobering final words: “Maranatha!” and “Let love for Yeshua be sincere” (vv. 22–24)Key Takeaways:True leadership flows from love and humility.Partnership in the Gospel requires mutual honor and trust.God's Kingdom is built through faith, not fame.A disciple's life is marked by watchfulness, courage, love, and a longing for Messiah's return.Let your love be real.Let your faith be strong.Let your labor be fruitful.Let your hope be in His coming.“The grace of the Lord Yeshua be with you. My love to all of you in Messiah Yeshua. Amen.”

Part 34: Rekindling a Kingdom Heart – Why Believers Give | 1 Corinthians 16 1-4In this ministry time, we will explore Paul's clear and Spirit-led teaching on giving. Far from manipulative or emotional hype, biblical giving is about partnership, purpose, and worship.Paul encourages the Corinthian believers to plan their giving, just as he instructed the Galatian assemblies. This lesson restores the foundation of Kingdom generosity, free from abuse and rooted in covenant love and community care.• Giving is planned, proportional, and purposeful.• We give because God first gave (2 Cor. 8:9).• It's about building the Kingdom, not empires.• Giving is an act of worship, not a transaction.• Paul models financial integrity and apostolic accountability.• We must rebuild a healthy giving culture, led by the Spirit and full of joy.Healing from spiritual abuse begins when we return to the simplicity and power of early assembly giving, trusting in God's provision, and living sacrificially for His glory.Are you giving from joy or pressure? Is your giving an act of love and worship? Let's partner together to see lives transformed and the Kingdom expanded!

From Perishable to Imperishable – Resurrection Living Through Sacrificial Service1 Corinthians 15:35–58In this teaching on the 3rd Part of 1 Corinthians 15, we shift from theological foundations to eternal transformation. Paul reveals the mystery of the resurrection body: what is sown in weakness is raised in power, just as Yeshua was raised as the firstfruits.Through this teaching, you'll discover how true discipleship means sowing your life like a seed - denying yourself, taking up your cross daily, and following Yeshua wherever He leads. We expose the false promises of materialistic faith and realign our hearts with the eternal rewards God promises to His faithful servants.Rooted in the words of Yeshua and confirmed in the Book of Revelation and Acts, this message is a call to persevere, serve, and live for what truly lasts.Key verse:“Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”– 1 Corinthians 15:58

The Resurrection of the Dead – Our Ultimate Hope | 1 Corinthians 15:9–34The resurrection is not just a doctrine—it's the heartbeat of our faith and the reason we live with eternal purpose.1 Corinthians 15:9–34, we unpack Paul's bold defense of the resurrection as the cornerstone of the Gospel. Paul calls the Corinthian believers to reject false teaching, embrace the hope of the resurrection, and live with holy urgency.What you'll learn in this teaching:• How the grace of God transforms even the worst of sinners (vv. 9–11)• Why the resurrection is essential to the Gospel (vv. 12–19)• How Messiah is the firstfruits of the resurrection harvest (vv. 20–23)• The end-time hope of death's final defeat (vv. 24–28)• The resurrection as fuel for righteous living (vv. 29–34)We connect Paul's teaching with the Feast of Firstfruits, the Hebraic foundation of resurrection hope, and the call to be the Bride of Messiah, awake, holy, and prepared.Challenge: Are you living today in light of eternity?Featuring powerful connections to:• Acts 9 & Galatians 1: Paul's transformation story• Job 19 & Daniel 12: The Hebrew hope in bodily resurrection• Leviticus 23: Messiah as our Firstfruits• Isaiah 22 & Luke 9:23: Living sacrificially in light of the KingdomLet this teaching strengthen your faith, renew your hope, and call you to walk in holiness as we await the return of the risen King.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more teachings that reveal the full Gospel rooted in the Torah, Prophets, and New Covenant Scriptures.

Part 31 The Resurrection of Christ – Foundation of the Gospel of theKingdom (1 Corinthians 15:1–8)In this teaching, we uncover why the resurrection is not just a doctrinal detail but the foundation of the Gospel of the Kingdom. Paul reminds the Corinthians that the gospel he received is rooted in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings - and fulfilled in Messiah Yeshua.Let's explore the resurrection as the central event confirming the New Covenant.How Paul and the apostles preached the same Gospel as Yeshua-centered on the Kingdom, covenant restoration, and resurrection power.The connection between Exodus 32, the golden calf, and the shift from a national Melchizedek priesthood to a temporary Levitical system.How Yeshua restores the original priestly order, fulfilling Psalm 110:4 and Hebrews 5–8.Why the resurrection is our assurance of victory, identity, and eternal purpose.Resurrection is proof of the Messiah's identity (Romans 1:4) and the ratification of the New Covenant (Hebrews 7).Covenant-breaking at Sinai led to the establishment of the Levitical priesthood, but Yeshua restores the Melchizedek priesthood.The apostles didn't preach a shallow gospel. They preached the restoration of the kingdom, fulfillment of the covenant, and the Messiah's reign.Embrace the full gospel—not a reduced version.Live in the power of the resurrection.Step into your priestly identity in Messiah, restored and renewed.This message is a call to return to the apostolic, covenant-based gospel thattransforms hearts and nations.

An Eternal Perspective | Live Zoom Call Message Welcome to the message segment from our weekly Zoom call.In this session, we are reminded to live with an eternal perspective - grounded in the Gospel, strengthened in faith, and pressing toward the Kingdom of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:10–12 “You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed... encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”Paul's pastoral heart shines here as he reminds us how to walk faithfully in our calling - as children of God, living lives worthy of His kingdom. Revelation 11:15 “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.” This powerful verse reveals the ultimate reality: God's reign is eternal and will one day be fully revealed. 1 Corinthians 15:1–2 “By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you...” A timely reminder that salvation is not just about receiving the Gospel once - but about standing firm in it daily. In This Teaching: Encouragement to live with purpose and urgency A call to walk in holiness and truth as faithful witnesses Reflection on the Gospel's power and the coming Kingdom of God Let this teaching strengthen your heart, align your focus with eternity, and inspire you to live boldly for Yeshua, our Messiah.

Rejecting Deliverance Theology | Historical Overview & Biblical ResponseI have enclosed a personal letter for everyone listening to this serieshttps://member.bulldozerfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Introduction-Letter-for-the-Series-Deliverance-Pitfalls.pdfIn today's teaching, we explore the historicaldevelopment of the deliverance ministry movement - from early churchpractices to modern-day trends- and why it departs from sound biblicaldoctrine.Key Points1st- 3rd Century: Exorcism was forunbelievers prior to baptism—not for Spirit-filled believers.1970s Onward: Teachers like Derek Princeand Frank Hammond introduced controversial doctrines—e.g., believerdemonization, naming spirits, generational curses.1980s - 1990s: Sensational teachings (e.g., RebeccaBrown) led to paranoia and spiritual confusion.Biblical Pushback: Leaders like John MacArthur,R.C. Sproul, and even Assemblies of God rejected these teachingsas unbiblical and harmful.Why It Spread: Emotional testimonies, spiritualsensationalism, and lack of discipleship left many vulnerable. CommonErrors ExposedConfusing sin with demon possessionReplacing sanctification with exorcismPromoting fear over faithUndermining the finished work of MessiahWhat the Bible TeachesFreedom comes through repentance, truth,and discipleship (John 17:17; Romans 6–8).The Holy Spirit dwells in believers - notdemons (1 Cor. 3:16).Our identity in Christ gives lasting victory (Gal.2:20; Col. 2:15).Goal of this SeriesTo equip the Body of Messiah with biblical truth, expose error, and restoreconfidence in the power of the Gospel - not deliverance formulas.Let's walk in truth, freedom, and maturity—together.

A Balanced Understanding of Biblical Anointing In this teaching, we confront the growing misuse of the term “anointing” in modern charismatic/Pentecostal circles. Many have equated anointing with emotional experiences or mystical feelings, but the Bible paints a different picture- one centered on Christ, empowered by the Spirit, and grounded in truth and mission. We unpack key Scriptures- Isaiah 61:1- 2, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 10:38 - to clarify that the anointing is not a transferable “force” or atmosphere, but the divine empowerment for ministry rooted in God's calling and purpose. We also expose common false teachings that turn the anointing into a spiritual hierarchy or subjective feeling. You'll learn: • What the Bible really teaches about the anointing • Why the modern "felt presence" doctrine is dangerous • How all believers share in the true anointing through union with Christ • How the gospel, not mystical power, sets people free. Let's return to a Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered, and Scripture-driven understanding of the anointing. 25 Days of Spiritual Growth Devotional (PDF Download)https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/product/25-days-of-spiritual-growth-devotional/

Breaking the Chains – Rethinking Generational Curses in Light of God's Justice | Exodus 20:4–6In today's teaching, we take a deep theological and scriptural look at Exodus 20:4–6, a passage often misused by modern deliverance ministries to justify the idea of “generational curses.” We explore how this verse fits with God's justice, the biblical emphasis on personal responsibility (Ezekiel 18:20, Deuteronomy 24:16), and the transforming power of the gospel.We uncover that Exodus 20 does not teach inherited guilt but warns of consequences for those who continue in the sins of their ancestors—“those who hate Me.” Far from imposing mystical curses, the Bible reveals the persistence of generational patterns, not demonic bondage passed through bloodlines.Key truths include:God's justice is personal and redemptive.Generational sin patterns are broken through repentance, not deliverance rituals.The Cross is sufficient—Christ became the curse for us (Galatians 3:13).You are not bound by your ancestors; in Messiah, you are a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17).This message frees believers from fear-based teachings and calls them to walk in truth, obedience, and the power of the Spirit.

Delivered From the Domain of Darkness – Colossians 1:13 | Biblical Truth vs. Modern Deliverance Myths25 Days of Spiritual Growth Devotional https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/product/25-days-of-spiritual-growth-devotional/In this teaching, we expose the errors of violent, experiential deliverance practices commonly found in today's ministries—screaming demons, naming spirits, and emotional manifestations. Using Colossians 1:13 as our anchor, we contrast these claims with sound biblical doctrine rooted in salvation, sanctification, and Spirit-filled living.We address five common “deliverance” categories—anger, lust, addiction, generational curses, and trauma—and show how Scripture calls us to crucify the flesh, renew our minds, and walk in the Spirit.We also uncover the theological dangers of false deliverance teachings: denying the sufficiency of Christ, promoting fear over faith, and twisting biblical authority.True freedom is found not in rituals, but in Christ alone.

True Freedom in Messiah - A Biblical Response to Deliverance Ministry Myths 25 Days of Spiritual Growth Devotional https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/product/25-days-of-spiritual-growth-devotional/In this teaching, we confront the growing errors within many modern deliverance ministries that externalize sin—labeling struggles like anger, lust, and addiction as demons to be cast out—rather than dealing with the biblical call to repentance, renewal, and spiritual growth.We explore how Scripture teaches freedom through salvation, sanctification, and Spirit-filled living, not through repeated exorcism rituals. Jesus cast out demons from unbelievers as a sign of the Kingdom, but for the born-again believer, the focus is on putting off the old nature and walking in the Spirit.Topics covered include:The truth behind so-called "spirits of anger, lust, and addiction"Why generational curses don't apply to those in ChristMisinterpretation of Mark 16:17 in modern deliverance practices.The biblical pattern of transformation through the Word, not performance-based deliverance.Anchored in verses like Galatians 5, Romans 6, and John 8:36, this message helps believers walk in true biblical freedom - not fear, theatrics, or confusion.

The Whole New Creation: Spirit, Soul, and Body — Redeemed and Protected in MessiahExposing the Lies in Today's Deliverance MovementThis teaching confronts the false idea that only the spirit is saved at new birth, leaving the soul or body vulnerable to demon possession. It affirms the biblical truth that the entire person—spirit, soul, and body—is redeemed in Messiah.1. Salvation Is Whole-Person Redemption1 Thessalonians 5:23 – God sanctifies us entirely: spirit, soul, and body. Salvation is more than spiritual rebirth—it includes the renewing of the soul and the future glorification of the body.2. Stages of Salvation (Past, Present, Future):Justification (Spirit – past): Born again (Titus 3:5)Sanctification (Soul – present): Ongoing renewal (Romans 12:2)Glorification (Body – future): Resurrection to immortality (Romans 8:23)3. New Creation Means Fully Transformed Identity2 Corinthians 5:17 – In Messiah, old things pass away.We are not fragmented beings; in the Hebraic view, salvation touches every part of us.4. Born-Again Believers Cannot Be Demon-Possessed1 Corinthians 6:19 – Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.2 Corinthians 6:14–16 – Light and darkness cannot cohabit.Luke 10:19; Colossians 1:13 – Believers have authority and are transferred from darkness.Possession is not possible where the Holy Spirit dwells. Influence? Yes. Possession? No.5. Temptation Is Not PossessionBelievers may face external attacks (James 1:14), but nowhere does Scripture show demon possession of the redeemed.6. Walking in the Fullness of RedemptionRomans 12:1–2; James 1:21 – Renew the mind, yield the soul, offer the body in service.You are saved, sealed, and called to grow in maturity, not fear.Exposing the Roots of the False Teaching:False Claim: “Only your spirit is saved; your soul or body can be demon-possessed.”Rooted in: Pagan Greek dualism (Plato): Spirit good, body evilGnostic heresy: Secret knowledge frees spirit, ignores bodyNew Age mysticism: Rituals cleanse body/soul from “energies”These systems deny the biblical unity of the person and sufficiency of Christ's work.The Biblical, Hebraic View:• We are unified beings created in God's image (Genesis 2:7).• The Holy Spirit indwells the believer fully (John 14:17; 1 Cor. 6:19).• The whole person is redeemed, protected, and sealed (Ephesians 1:13).Conclusion:• This false teaching fosters fear, diminishes Christ's finished work, and opens doors to New Age practices dressed in Christian language.The truth:You are fully saved in Messiah—spirit, soul, and body.You are sealed, secure, and victorious over darkness.No demonic power can inhabit a born-again believer.“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36“Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4

We Don't Heal the Old Man — We Bury Him | Exposing the Lies in Today's Deliverance MovementIn this teaching from our Zoom call, we expose the errors of flesh-focused deliverance that keeps believers in introspection instead of freedom. True deliverance comes not through counseling the old man but through walking in the finished work of Messiah. We cover key scriptures such as Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and Romans 6:6 to show that our old identity was crucified with Christ — we are now a new creation!Learn why deliverance is about spiritual authority, not digging into the pastDiscover how identity in Christ is the key to lasting freedomUnderstand why trying to “heal the flesh” is rebellion against the crossReclaim biblical deliverance rooted in the Word and the Spirit, not introspection or trauma recoveryKey Scriptures: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 10:19, Hebrews 10:14

In today's teaching — Part 30: Order in Worship and the Silence of Women (1 Corinthians 14:26–40) — we dive deep into Paul's instructions for orderly worship in the assembly. Worship is to reflect God's nature: peaceful, structured, and centered on Christ, not confusion or chaos.We explored how spiritual gifts like prophecy, teaching, and tongues must aim at mutual edification, not personal promotion. Every contribution must strengthen the Body of Messiah in love and unity, fulfilling Christ's prayer for oneness in John 17.Special focus was given to the often misunderstood verses about women remaining silent. By examining the Old Testament foundations (Genesis 2, Numbers 30, Deuteronomy 31) and Paul's own examples of women in ministry (Priscilla, Phoebe, Junia), we saw that Paul addresses disorderly disruptions during the judging of prophecy — not issuing a universal ban on women speaking or ministering.Paul draws from Torah principles of creation order and community respect, not from the fall's consequences. His instruction upholds Spirit-led, respectful participation for both men and women, ensuring that worship remains edifying and ordered.Key Points Covered:Worship must be orderly and Spirit-led (1 Corinthians 14:26–33, 40).Women actively participated in ministry and were not silenced (Acts 18:26; Romans 16; 1 Corinthians 11:5)."As the Law says" likely refers to creation order (Genesis 2) and community order, not Genesis 3's curse.Paul's concern was maintaining peace and proper judging of prophecy.Worship should mirror the unity and order found in the nature of God Himself.Let's continue to build a community of believers who worship in Spirit and in Truth, honoring Christ's authority and promoting unity in the Body.Scriptures Highlighted:1 Corinthians 14:26–40, Ecclesiastes 3:1, John 17:21, Genesis 2:18–24, Numbers 30, Deuteronomy 31, 1 Corinthians 11:5"Let all things be done decently and in order." — 1 Corinthians 14:40

Part 29: Prophecy and Speaking in Tongues (1 Corinthians 14:1–25)In this live teaching recorded during our weekly Zoom gathering, we explored the powerful truths behind Paul's instruction on prophecy and tongues in the assembly. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 14:1–25, we examined the purpose and proper use of spiritual gifts — not for chaos or spectacle, but for edification, understanding, and order in the Body of Messiah.Old Testament ConnectionWe began with Moses' heart in Numbers 11:29 — “Would that all the Lord's people were prophets!” — connecting it to the prophetic promise of Joel 2:28 and its fulfillment in Acts 2. This shows God's desire that His people speak by the Spirit for the strengthening of the community.Purpose of the GiftsPaul makes it clear:• Tongues = personal prayer and praise (1 Cor 14:2, 4),• Prophecy = encouragement, edification, and comfort to the assembly (v. 3).The goal is not emotional hype, but spiritual clarity. "Let all things be done for edification" (v. 26).Interpretation – Two ViewsWe discussed the two primary views on interpretation of tongues:1. Communication to God – interpreted tongues as public praise or prayer (1 Cor 14:2, 16–17).2. Message from God – interpreted tongues as prophetic messages (v. 5, 12), similar to prophecy.Biblical Conclusion: Both views find harmony in Scripture. Tongues are directed to God, but the Spirit may interpret or redirect them as edifying words for the Body — just as Hannah's prayer (1 Sam 1) became a prophetic catalyst. We used a detailed comparison chart to highlight how tongues, interpretation, and prophecy intersect from a Hebraic perspective.Christ-Centered InsightWe connected this to Acts 2:1–4 where tongues at Pentecost were a sign of the Spirit's outpouring. Paul later notes in 1 Cor 14:21–22 that tongues are a sign to unbelievers, while prophecy brings conviction and glorifies Messiah. The Spirit always points us to Jesus (John 16:13–14).Link to Firstfruits and ResurrectionEven though our passage is chapter 14, Paul's broader flow leads us into chapter 15. Just as Messiah is the firstfruits of the resurrection (1 Cor 15:20–23), the gifts of the Spirit are firstfruits of our inheritance (Rom 8:23; Eph 1:13–14). They are signs of the coming Kingdom — we live in the “now but not yet,” awaiting full redemption.Questions:• Why is prophecy more beneficial in public worship than tongues without interpretation?• How do the gifts today reflect the “firstfruits” of what is to come in Messiah's Kingdom?• How can our gatherings reflect God's peace and order, not confusion (1 Cor 14:33)?Spiritual gifts are not the goal — they are tools that build up the Body and point us toward resurrection life in Messiah. Let's use them in order, humility, and love.

Part 28: The Enduring Power of Love – Maturity, Hope, and the Message of the Cross | 1 Corinthians 13:8–13In today's devotional teaching, we explore the eternal nature of charity (agape love) as the greatest of all spiritual virtues. While gifts such as prophecy, tongues, and knowledge will one day pass away, love never fails — it is the enduring reflection of God's covenantal faithfulness.We'll uncover how Paul ties this deep truth to the journey of maturity in Messiah, and how this connects powerfully with the themes of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread.• Why love (charity) is greater than spiritual gifts• Growing from spiritual immaturity to Christ-like maturity• Faith, hope, and love — and why love is the greatest• Passover connections: the Lamb, covenant love, and deliverance• The centrality of Messiah in fulfilling the Torah through loveScriptures1 Corinthians 13:8–13 | John 15:13 | Exodus 34:6 | Hebrews 8:10–11 | Romans 8:29 | 1 John 4:8 | John 17:3 | Colossians 3:14 | Ephesians 4:13–14 | 2 Peter 1:4Questions:• How does God's eternal love shape your spiritual walk?• What "childish ways" is the Lord calling you to leave behind this Passover season?• Are you letting love be the greatest in your life?Join us as we continue this powerful journey through 1 Corinthians 13 and embrace the call to walk in divine love — the more excellent way.