Amanda Buys Spiritual Covering

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2 Amanda Buys Spiritual Covering This is a product by Kanaan Ministries, a non-profit ministry under the covering of: El Shaddai Christian Church, Durbanville Pastor Ken Turner River of Life Family Church, Vanderbijlpark Pastor Edward Gibbens There is no copyright on this material. However, no part may be reproduced and/or presented for personal gain. All rights to this material are reserved to further the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ ONLY. Published by: Kanaan Ministries For further information or to place an order, please contact us at: P.O. Box John Vorster Avenue Panorama Plattekloof Ext Panorama 7500 Cape Town Cape Town South Africa South Africa Tel: (+27) (21) Fax: kanaan@iafrica.com Website: Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Kanaan in Europe: Juergen & Bettina Wende Am Hollerbach Hofheim/Wildsachsen Germany Tel bettinawende@hotmail.com 2

3 Apostolic, Prophetic, Intercession and Warfare Introduction When God calls you, He will train and equip you and then send you. 1. What is the anointing that is being released to us as believers? 2. Write down each of the following scriptures: Jeremiah 48:10 1 Timothy 1:18 3

4 2 Corinthians 10:4 Psalm 37: Write down the meanings of the following words: Strateuomai Strateia 4

5 Strateuma Strategos 4. What does it mean to fulfil the Great Commission? 5. Read Isaiah 46: List FOUR characteristics that would describe a militant, aggressive bird. 5

6 6. Read Acts 4:33. What is God s promise to us? 7. Before you continue this course, take some time and search your heart and God for the purposes He has sent you. Write down what you think this is and how you are going to become militant in this purpose? 6

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8 Lecture One Altars An altar is a place of sacrifice or a place to worship God. 1. Differentiate between altars and high places. (Use 2 Kings 17:9-17 as a reference and use also the headings provided.) Appearance: Use: 8

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10 2. Read Deuteronomy 16: What is God s command to us? 3. Write down some examples of altars in the Bible. 10

11 4. In marriage the marriage bed can be considered as and altar to God. Explain. 5. List some other altars in our lives. 11

12 Personal Application What have you learned and how can you apply it to your life? 12

13 Lecture Two Thrones 1. Write down the scriptures contained in Psalm 95:3-7 and Revelation 8:1-3 13

14 2. What can we learn from Psalm 97:1-2? 3. What is the foundation of God s throne? 4. God s scepter is righteousness. List THREE principles we can learn from Isaiah 14: What were the foundations of Pharoah s throne? 14

15 6. Describe Satan s throne and its foundations? 7. Why is it important for us to be covered by the Lord in our daily living? 15

16 8. Explain how you would deal with thrones that are not of God and in line with God s Word. Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 16

17 Lecture Three Intercession And they overcame him by means of Blood of the Lamb and by the utterance of their testimony, for they did not love and cling to life even when faced with death. Revelations 12:11 1. Write down the definition of intercession. 2. How can you know if the anointing on a person is the anointing of God. 3. How do we receive the anointing of God? 17

18 4. Read the following scriptures. 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 4:12,13 and Romans 8:17. Explain what you think God is saying to us, through these scriptures. 5. How does God use the wounds and scars that we receive in warfare? 18

19 6. What is the strongman s plunder? Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 19

20 Lecture Four Strongholds, Castles and Towers But the Lord has become my High Tower and defense, and my God the Rock of my Refuge. 1. What is a stronghold? 2. Read the following scriptures. Psalm 144:1-2; Psalm 94:22; Psalm 9:9; Psalm 32:7; Psalm 31:20-21; Psalm 59:9,17. Write down all what God promises to be for us, His children. 20

21 3. What do we receive from God when He is our stronghold? 4. Why do we need to understand how to deal with strongholds over people or places? 21

22 5. Describe what you as a counselor will do in overcoming strongholds that are ungodly. 22

23 Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 23

24 Lecture Five Gates and Gatekeepers If the battle is not won at the gates, you cannot take the city. In ancient warfare this was true for the fortresses and castles. 1. Read Genesis 28:17. What do we see in this scripture? 2. Explain how we must deal with gates that are not of God. 24

25 3. Obedience to God brings blessings and anointing. Explain the importance of this as warriors for Christ. 4. Read Psalm 118: What kind of gate do we learn about from this scripture? 25

26 5. What principles do we learn from the following scriptures? Revelation 21:12 Revelation 22:14 Psalm 100:4 Isaiah 62:10 6. What is God s promise to us, according to Matthew 16:19? 26

27 7. Describe the significance of the Hounds of Hell. Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 27

28 Lecture Six Weapons of Warfare The weapons of God, the mighty men of valor and His angelic host, are God s instruments of vengeance, to execute the judgment of God upon the land of Satan. 1. Read Isaiah 13:5 and Jeremiah 50:25. What can we learn about God from these scriptures? 2. What is God s promise to us according to Psalm 144:1? 3. Explain the use and importance of the different weapons for us? 28

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30 4. Why are war cries and zeal essential in warfare? 5. What does Nimrod s bow represent? Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 30

31 Lecture Seven Horses and Chariots in Warfare 1. Using the scriptures provided in the manual, write a short essay on horses and chariots in battle. 31

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33 Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 33

34 Lecture Eight Banners in Warfare The raising of banners and flags in battle gives us some indication of the importance of such things in the spirit. 1. What do banners represent? 2. Explain why we MUST have banners in warfare. Use the scriptures and information provided in the manual to write a short essay. 34

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36 3. What is the key to warfare? Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 36

37 Lecture Nine Praise and Song in Warfare True worship is not songs but what is acceptable to God. 1. In Genesis 4:26 we read that Enosh starts to call upon the Name of the Lord. What does call mean in this context? 2. Why are true intercessors angry at powers and principalities? 3. What were the duties of the Levites? 4. Who leads in battle? 37

38 5. Why must we cancel all negative words/curses that have been spoken against us? 6. Describe the THREE types of praise. 38

39 7. What must we remember when preparing for warfare? 8. What must we remember when it comes to recognizing the enemy? 9. Write down the scripture contained in Isaiah 54:17. 39

40 Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 40

41 Lecture Ten Song and Intercession It is through worship that we enter the Holy of Holies, where we may come before the Throne of Grace. 1. Explain how warfare in song is part of intercession? 2. Why is it important to prophesy against the enemy? Revelation 10:11 41

42 3. Give some examples of prophetic actions in the Bible. 4. When we praise and worship God, especially in difficult circumstances, we experience breakthrough. Explain. 42

43 5. Using the scriptures provided in the manual, write a brief description of the importance and use of the following in spiritual warfare. Songs of Deliverance: Praise and Victory Songs: 43

44 Trumpets and Shophars: 44

45 Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 45

46 Lecture Eleven Seals and Covenants Seals in origin are not demonic, but are based on Biblical principles as found in the Bible. 1. Write down a definition for a seal in this context. 2. Write down at least 7 examples in the Bible where seals are used. In each case, state the significance/symbolism of the seal 46

47 3. Read Haggai 2:23. Explain what is happening in this scripture. Explain the significance of the signet ring. 4. Read Ephesians 1:13. What is God s promise to us? Why is this seal so important to us as Believers? 47

48 5. How can we as Christian counsellor s deal with demonic seals over people? 6. List some of the seals that can exist over your life. 48

49 7. Describe the THREE types of demonic seals that can be present in a person s life. 49

50 Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 50

51 Lecture Twelve Travail, Intercession and Grief 1. What is travail? 2. Why does God use Travail? 3. What is the difference between a spirit of grief and travail? 51

52 4. Describe what happens when we travail. Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 52

53 Lecture Thirteen Spiritual Mapping 1. Explain why spiritual mapping is a good tool for intercession. 2. List some of the things we need to look out for when mapping an area/community. 53

54 3. What are some of the lessons we can learn from Elisha and his servant. 2 Kings 6: Using the following scriptures as guidelines, write down the principles we can learn about spiritual mapping. Joshua 18:4; Numbers 13; Joshua 18; Joshua 2:1; Nehemiah 2:12-15; Acts 17:16,22-2; Acts 21:5; Ezekiel 8; Daniel 12:4; Matthew 24:14; Revelation:12:12; Colossians 4:

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56 5. Write a brief explanation of each of the following strongholds. Personal Strongholds: Strongholds of the mind: 56

57 Occultic Strongholds: Social Strongholds: 57

58 Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 58

59 Lecture Fourteen Queen of Heaven 1. What does the ancient goddess represent? 2. What is the origin of the ancient goddess? 3. What are the FOUR pillars of Paganism? Read Genesis What are some of the roles of the queen of heaven? 59

60 5. What are some of the beliefs that follow these symbols? Phallus: 60

61 Moon: Horns: Water: Swastika: 61

62 Stars: Eye: Womb: Black virgin: Aphrodite: 62

63 Lion: Dog: Snake: Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 63

64 Lecture Fifteen Prayer Projects 1. Read Matthew 6:9-13. Here we see that Jesus is teaching us how to pray. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven...forgive our debtors.deliver us from evil We are instructed to pray for our governments, our fellow man and for ourselves. Choose a prayer project for yourself. If you don t have something specific, ask God to show you what you must pray for. Once you have decided on a target, research it a bit and as you do ask the Lord to reveal to you what you must pray into. Write down your research and key prayer points. Now spend sometime praying into this on a daily/weekly basis as God leads. 64

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67 Lecture Sixteen Israel and the Church 1. Why did God give us the Old Testament? 2. Why did we receive the New Testament? 3. Why is the book of Ruth considered to be prophetic? 67

68 4. Explain the significance of: a. Mahlon and Chilion b. Orpah and Ruth 68

69 5. The Tabernacle is an image of the real substance that exists in the spiritual realm. Explain. 69

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72 6. What is Israel s destiny in God? 7. What are some of the things that we need to pray for with regards to Israel? 72

73 Personal Application What did you learn from this lesson and how can you apply it to your life? 73