What is a Solemn Assembly
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· 14 viewsUsing 'Returning to Holiness' by Gregory Frizzell as a guide.
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What is a Solemn Assembly? Define it based upon these Scriptures, then call for one; be it seven weeks of seven day (seven Sundays), then have an assembly on the Saturday night before the Revival or even that Sunday morning.
Leviticus 23:36 Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein.
Nehemiah 8:18 Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.
Joel 1:14 Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land intothe house of the LORD your God, and cry unto the LORD,
Joel 2:15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:
Zephaniah 3:18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.
So where do we start? [1](Modified from)
Step 1 Introduction
1. Introduce the topic Returning to Holiness with comments similar to these:
Our world today is in dire need to a return to holiness and God’s presence and power. As we look around at the nations we see greed, materialism, manmade philosophies and religions, war, and yes, terrorism, on every hand – even in America. Every kind of sin imaginable corrupts our society.
Every spiritual Great Awakening in the past was preceded by a group of believers united in persistent, urgent prayer, humble repentance, and personal spiritual cleansing. The result was spiritual renewal that released the power and presence of God in mighty outpourings of the Holy Spirit that spread throughout large parts of the world.
2. First we need to define three words as we begin our study.
· holiness – means set apart for God, purity (Christ like)
· repentance – confess and turn from sin and agree to follow God’s way
· revival – Christiansgetting right with God (people being saved is a by-product of revival)
Step 2 Examine the Scripture
1. Scripture tells us that lack of holiness is the main reason God withholds his presence and power. Psalms 66:18 “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:”
The key element of revival and spiritual awakening is given in 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
According to this passage, what is the key to revival and spiritual awakening?
· To Pray – pray for conviction and forgiveness.
· To Seek – seek a closer relationship with GOD.
· To Turn – turn from the present sinful way of life to a new way of life.
2. Steps to Spiritual Renewal.
· First step – Ignore sin – This is where most of us are. We seldom consider specific sin as something we need to deal with. David dealt with His sin in Psalm 51:1-4 (READ )
· Second step – An awareness that sin is against God– God’s Word reveals the dreadful nature of sin. Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
· Third step – Confess sin – Admit to God we were wrong. Psalm 38:18 “For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.”
· Fourth step – Repent of sin – Ask God’s forgiveness, turn from the sin and renew your commitment to follow God. Have Jeremiah 15:19a “Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me:”
· Fifth step – Spiritual cleansing – God forgives; barriers between us and God are removed.
· Sixth step – Spiritual Renewal – The Holy Spirit can work in one’s life with great power
3. Lecture briefly as follows:
READ Isaiah 59:1-5. Because of unconfessed sin, many prayers may go unanswered, and believers live in despair and pain while wondering where God is.
The marvelous truth is that God forgives us when we ask Him to. 1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
How, then, can we receive spiritual cleansing? “Only the Word of God can bring the intense conviction and repentance that releases the cleansing flood of the Holy Spirit.” Gregory Frizzell
Step 3 Prepare for the journey.
1. Christ in You– The Foundation of victory. (pp.5,6) You may wonder, How can I ever be truly victorious over sin?” We know we will never be perfect, but because Christ lives in us, we can become more and more like Him if we face up to our sins and ask God’s forgiveness. Listen to what Paul said. (Read Romans 6:6 and Galatians 2:20) Then Paul nailed it down in Colossians 2:6: “As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him.”
2. [2]There are seven key points to remember if we are to meet God through this study.
1) This is not a program or a formula.
i. This relationship journey with God requires prayer, Scripture reading, questions for self-examination, and confession and repentance of sin revealed or change needed in your life.
2) Take notes.
i. Make a note of personal sins in your life that God has revealed to you, and list possible ways to overcome sinful patterns. Select Scriptures that promise strength and hope.
3) Only God can bring conviction and spiritual discernment.
i. John 16:8 “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.”
ii. 1 Corinthians 2:11 “For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.” Prayerfully commit yourself to go through all the Scriptures.
4) Daily confession and cleansing is the key to walking in the Spirit.
i. Daily study of the Scripture, confession and repentance of known sin, and commitment to God’s ways are the essence of discipleship and Christian growth.
5) Do not be afraid of what God might show you or ask of you. Spiritual growth is a lifetime process, and God will show mercy and give you guidance.
i. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
6) Be prepared for spiritual warfare.
i. Satan designs strategies to keep you from knowing and walking with God. I Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour”
ii. Effective spiritual warfare can be boiled down to one key principle: James 4:7 “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
7) There is enormous power when two or three “agree together” concerning a prayer request. We must come together in prayer for each other and for this revival.
i. Matthew 18:19 “Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.”
3. Conclusion: James 4:8 “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
[1]Return to Holiness Study Guide document by Gregory Frizzell; pages 3-5.
[2] Returning to Holiness by Gregory Frizzell. Pg6-10.