Brief Summary
In this video, Rod Parsley shares exciting news about the upcoming Dominion Camp Meeting, which will feature an evangelism seminar and a one-year Bible certificate program at Valor College. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel and equipping church members and pastors to be more effective in evangelism. Parsley then transitions into a detailed exploration of Psalm 25, offering 25 blessings derived from its verses, focusing on themes of divine access, personal connection with God, deliverance, forgiveness, guidance, and redemption. He encourages viewers to reflect on these blessings throughout the week and concludes with a call to support the ministry's global outreach efforts, offering books as a thank you for donations.
- Dominion Camp Meeting and evangelism seminar
- One-year Bible certificate program at Valor College
- Exploration of Psalm 25 and its 25 blessings
- Call to support global ministry outreach
Introduction and Announcements
Rod Parsley welcomes the church family and expresses gratitude for being together. He shares his personal transformation from a drug addict, alcoholic, and criminal to the president of a Bible college, attributing it to the grace of God. Parsley encourages an attitude of gratitude, thanking God in the midst of life's challenges. He announces the upcoming Dominion Camp Meeting, highlighting its tradition of revival and the manifest presence of God. This year's camp meeting will include an intensive seminar focused on equipping individuals for evangelism, emphasizing the importance of sharing the gospel and becoming "fishers of men."
Evangelism Seminar and Valor College
Parsley discusses the evangelism seminar, aiming to help people become more effective in sharing the gospel. He shares a personal anecdote about sharing Jesus with a waitress and inviting her to World Harvest Church. The seminar is designed for both church members and pastors, with a focus on breaking barriers that prevent church growth. For those not wanting to take tests or write papers, there is a one-year certificate program in Bible, theology, and doctrine offered on campus this fall, taught by Valor faculty.
Introduction to Psalm 25
Dr. Camp introduces Psalm 25, emphasizing that all scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, and correction in righteousness. He states that the purpose of scripture is to equip believers for every good work, aligning with the spiritual formation provided by Dr. Rod Parsley.
Divine Access and Personal God
Parsley begins his teaching on Psalm 25, starting with verse one: "Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul." He identifies the first blessing as divine access, made possible through the cross of Jesus Christ, allowing humans to enter the presence of God. Moving to verse two, "O my God, I trust in you," he highlights the second blessing: a personal God. He emphasizes that God is not just a distant deity but a personal God, referring to Him as "Jehovah, Eli, my God."
Deliverance and Victory Over Enemies
Parsley continues with verse two, "Let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies triumph over me," identifying the third blessing as deliverance from shame and the fourth as victory over enemies. He shares a personal prayer from his ordination at age 20, asking never to bring a mark against God's name. He clarifies that believing for victory over persecutors is not about their defeat but about fighting in the spiritual realm.
Guidance and Revelation of Truth
Parsley examines verse four, "Make me know your ways, teach me your paths," identifying the fifth blessing as the teaching ministry of the Holy Ghost. Verse five, "Lead me in your truth and teach me," reveals the sixth blessing: revelation of truth. He also notes that salvation is implied in this verse.
Mercy and Forgiveness
Parsley moves to verse six, "Remember your mercies, O Lord, and your loving-kindnesses," identifying the seventh blessing as mercy. Verse seven, "Do not remember the sins of my youth," reveals the eighth blessing: forgiveness of sin and transgression.
Goodness and Guidance
Parsley discusses verse eight, "Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he will teach sinners in the way," identifying the ninth blessing as goodness. Verse nine, "The meek will he guide in judgment," reveals the tenth blessing: guidance. He emphasizes that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.
Covenant and God's Name
Parsley explores verse 10, "All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth to such as keep his covenant," identifying the eleventh blessing as covenant. He explains the significance of the blood covenant and how God cut the covenant with His Son, which believers can enter into. Verse 11, "For Your name’s sake, O Lord, pardon my iniquity, for it is great," reveals the twelfth blessing: God's name.
Fear of the Lord and Prosperity
Parsley examines verse 12, "Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way that He shall choose," identifying the thirteenth blessing as being blessed with the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. Verse 13, "His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the earth," reveals the fourteenth and fifteenth blessings: prosperity and the inheritance of the earth for one's descendants.
Revelation of Secrets and Freedom from Distraction
Parsley discusses verse 14, "The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant," identifying the sixteenth blessing as the revelation of the secrets of the Lord. He shares a personal reflection on the importance of education and understanding the original languages of the Bible. Verse 15, "My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net," reveals the seventeenth blessing: freedom from distraction.
Freedom from Bondage and Divine Presence
Parsley identifies the eighteenth blessing as freedom from bondage, cautioning against being dependent on anything other than Jesus. He shares anecdotes about relationships and the importance of spiritual connection over physical or emotional needs. He moves to verse 16, "Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted," identifying the nineteenth blessing as divine presence, especially in times of loneliness.
Divine Reversal and Deliverance from Pain
Parsley discusses verse 17, "The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses!" identifying the twentieth blessing as divine reversal. He moves to verse 18, "Look on my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins," revealing the twenty-first blessing: deliverance from pain and affliction.
Preservation and Redemption
Parsley examines verses 19 and 20, focusing on the theme of enemies and seeking refuge in God, identifying the twenty-second blessing as preservation. He uses the analogy of canning to illustrate how God preserves believers. He concludes with verses 21 and 22, identifying the twenty-third blessing as redemption, emphasizing that God is not only our savior but also our redeemer, restoring us to a pristine state.
Closing Remarks and Call to Action
Parsley concludes his teaching on Psalm 25, encouraging viewers to reflect on the 25 blessings throughout the week. He prays for God's word to continue moving and growing in their hearts, asking for redemption and forgiveness. He challenges the viewers' faith by inviting them to support the ministry's global outreach efforts. He offers the books "Blessed Assurance" and "He Came First" as a thank you gift for donations of $50 or more, encouraging everyone to give according to their ability. He provides instructions for giving through various methods, including smart giving, online, phone, and mail.
