TLDR;
Apostle Michael Orokpo discusses biblical numerology, explaining the significance of various numbers in scripture and how understanding these numbers can provide prophetic intelligence and empower believers to exercise authority in their lives. He reveals that October will be a month of walking in authority, enabling believers to create change, break negative patterns, and establish divine mandates.
- Numbers in the Bible have symbolic meanings that can provide insight and understanding.
- Understanding these numbers can equip believers to exercise authority and create change in their lives.
- October is declared a month of walking in authority, with a focus on miracle and deliverance services.
Introduction to Biblical Numerology [0:00]
Apostle Orokpo introduces the topic of biblical numerology, explaining that God instructed him to explore the significance of numbers in the Bible. He shares how, in the previous month, God guided them to focus on prosperity, aligning with the Jewish New Year and its themes of repentance, atonement, and blessing. He acknowledges the potential misuse of numerology by astrologers, he emphasises the importance of understanding the biblical context of numbers.
The Significance of Numbers 1-9 [2:32]
Apostle Orokpo explains the meaning of numbers one through nine in a biblical context:
- One: Represents Yahweh, pre-eminence, honour, and unity, symbolising the Trinity.
- Two: Signifies partnership, synergy, submission, and loyalty, highlighting the power of cohesion and subordination.
- Three: Represents divinity and divine operations, often associated with God's signature on creation, such as the triune nature of water (solid, liquid, gas) and man (spirit, soul, body).
- Four: Symbolises the world, earth, and materiality, referencing the four elements (light, wind, water, fire) and the four directions.
- Five: Represents grace, as seen in the five letters of "Jesus" and "Grace".
- Six: Symbolises man and beasts, representing flesh and insufficiency, as man was created to rely on God.
- Seven: Represents completion, holiness, and rest, referencing the completion of creation in six days and God's rest on the seventh.
- Eight: Signifies new beginnings, referencing the new world that began after Noah and the resurrection of Jesus on the eighth day (Sunday).
- Nine: Represents possession in the kingdom, exemplified by the nine gifts and fruits of the Spirit.
Numbers 10, 11, 12, 24, 70, and 120 [12:27]
Apostle Orokpo continues explaining the meaning of numbers 10, 11, 12, 24, 70, and 120:
- Ten: Represents authority to create, destroy, and preserve, referencing the ten times God spoke during creation and the ten plagues in Egypt. It also signifies God's governance through the Ten Commandments and authority over finances through tithing.
- Eleven: Signifies judgement, often found in scripture relating to divine judgement.
- Twelve: Represents government and Israel, referencing the twelve disciples, twelve tribes of Israel, and the twelve foundations and gates of Zion.
- Twenty-Four: Symbolises eldership, referencing the twenty-four elders in Revelation 4.
- Seventy: Represents stature in the spirit, referencing the seventy elders of Moses and the seventy disciples sent out by Jesus.
- One Hundred and Twenty: Signifies glory, referencing the 120 priests in Solomon's temple and the 120 disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost.
God's Communication Through Numbers and Maturity in Faith [16:09]
Apostle Orokpo explains that as believers mature, God communicates through various means, including numbers and symbolic gestures. He contrasts this with the direct, verbal communication used with those who are new to faith. He uses the analogy of parental guidance, where younger children receive direct instructions, while older children are guided through subtle cues and understanding. He emphasises that understanding these symbolic cues is a sign of spiritual maturity.
The Significance of Authority [23:32]
Apostle Orokpo emphasises the importance of authority in overcoming the evils of the world. He explains that while dealing with sin is important, it is only the first step. Believers must also confront evil forces and governments with the authority given to them by God. He highlights that Jesus prioritised authority, demonstrated through his teachings and actions after his resurrection and during the commissioning of his disciples.
Authority in New Birth, Resurrection, and the Holy Spirit [28:52]
Apostle Orokpo continues to emphasise the importance of authority, noting that Jesus made authority the foundation of new birth, resurrection, and receiving the Holy Spirit. He references John 1:11-14, highlighting that receiving Jesus gives the power to become sons of God. He reiterates that Jesus waited for the enduement of power before starting his ministry, setting an example for believers to seek and wield authority in an evil world.
Exercising Authority: Silencing Opposition and Conforming Nature [35:18]
Apostle Orokpo explains how to exercise authority to silence opposition and cause nature to conform. He uses the example of Elijah, who silenced the voice of the avenger through his power. He also references Jesus stilling the wind in Mark 4:39, demonstrating how authority can cause nature to align with God's will. He stresses that understanding and wielding authority are essential for fulfilling divine mandates.
The Need for Authority and Divine Mandates [38:12]
Apostle Orokpo reiterates that authority is essential for fulfilling one's vision, purpose, and destiny. He emphasises that even Jesus needed authority, as demonstrated in Luke 4:14 and Acts 1:8. He encourages believers to seek and exercise authority, as it is more impactful than character alone. He declares that in the current month, believers will not only receive more authority but also exercise it to produce undeniable results.
October: A Month of Walking in Authority and Testimonies [41:15]
Apostle Orokpo declares that October is a month of walking in authority, marked by testimonies of ordinary members experiencing God's power. He envisions testimonies of healing, divine direction, and casting out devils, all achieved through the authority of believers. He decrees that believers will become signs and wonders, with mountains leveled and graces manifested.
Decrees and Blessings for the Month [42:46]
Apostle Orokpo decrees blessings and shifts in the spirit, stating that believers will walk into a new energy level and an elevated altar in the spirit. He prophesies financial breakthroughs, ease in casting out devils, and powerful words that command change. He encourages believers to spend time in prayer and expect a transformation in their spiritual climate, leading to change in their businesses, families, and communities.
Evangelism and Physical Healing Through Authority [45:39]
Apostle Orokpo speaks about evangelism and physical healing through authority, stating that those going out for evangelism will see deaf ears opened and healing occur without shouting. He shares a testimony of a casual word spoken that led to significant financial blessings, emphasising that authority, not volume, creates change. He encourages believers to step into a new realm of authority, where their words are quoted with power and they become signs and wonders.
Personal Transformation and a New Dimension of Authority [47:58]
Apostle Orokpo shares a personal testimony of teaching a brother whose spirit was dry, leading to a month of transformation and periodic dry fasting. He emphasises that this transformation is not only about material things but also about entering a new realm of authority. He encourages believers to honour the Lord and spend time in prayer, as the atmosphere of glory is upon them. He concludes by welcoming believers to a new dawn and era of power, established in Jesus' name.
