3. In an effort to build a
personal history with
God, journal what the
LORD spoke to you
during your prayer
time.
4. Introduction
• All throughout the Scripture we have examples of
DIVINE FIRE falling in APPROVAL from GOD.
Note FIRE fell at Abel’s sacrifice (Genesis 4:3-7;
Hebrews 11:4). FIRE fell at the dedication of the
Altar in the Tabernacle of Moses (Leviticus 9:22-
24). FIRE fell on David’s altar (2 Samuel 24).
FIRE fell at the Brazen Altar in Solomon’s
Temple at its dedication (2 Chronicles 7:1-3).
FIRE fell on Elijah’s altar on Mt. Carmel (1 Kings
18:38-39). FIRE fell (typically) on JESUS Christ
at Calvary as He died and was judged for all that
we did and all that we are by nature (Hebrews
12:29). Therefore, at the Cross, JESUS received
a BAPTISM of FIRE.
5. Introduction
• The LORD JESUS Christ is the SPIRIT
BAPTIZER and the FIRE BAPTIZER. John’s
baptism was with water unto repentance, but
JESUS’ baptism was “with the Holy Spirit and
with fire” (Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16). JESUS
baptizes the believer “WITH” (en- into) THE
SPIRIT. He immerses and places the believer
into the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9; Isaiah 44:3;
Ezekiel 36:26-27; 37:14). JESUS also baptizes
the believer “WITH” (en- into) FIRE. Note FIRE
has several functions that graphically
symbolize the work of Christ. It illuminates,
warms, melts, burns, and utterly destroys.
6. Introduction
• So, the BAPTISM with WATER cleanses the
outside, the BAPTISM with the HOLY SPIRIT
immerses the believer into the presence of
God, and the BAPTISM with FIRE refines the
heart of the believer for the glory of God.
Through FIRE BAPTISM, the LORD JESUS
separates the believer from his former life and
purifies him to be the light of the world
(Matthew 5:14-16). Note the BAPTISM with
FIRE is a REVEALER (1 Corinthians 3:13).
That is to say, it UNVEILS the GLORY of
GOD resident in the believer (2 Corinthians
4:7-18).
7.
8. Introduction
• The BAPTISM of FIRE, symbolized by the Holy
of Holies, the fullness and completion of Christ,
is where everything that is not of Him and of
His nature is CONSUMED by the FIRE of HIS
TRUTH (Hebrews 12:27-29). Consequently, it
was necessary for FIRE BAPTISM to
accompany SPIRIT BAPTISM on the Day of
Pentecost (Acts 2:3). As you have RECEIVED
the SPIRIT BAPTISM, you must also RECEIVE
the FIRE BAPTISM. Note God lit the FIRE, yet
man must maintain and spread the FIRE
(Leviticus 6:12-13; 9:22-24; 10:1-7; 16:12-13;
Exodus 27:20; 30:7-9). Today, let’s RECEIVE
the BAPTISM of FIRE.
37. In the Last Days, the LORD is
sending (answering by) fire. In
these days, the ANSWER from
HEAVEN will be found in HOLY
SPIRIT-FILLED believers. We are
GOD’S ANSWER of FIRE to the
world.
38. 1. We will be BY the FIRE (Luke
22:56).
2. We will be UNDER FIRE (Exodus
9:23-24).
3. We will be IN the FIRE (Daniel
3:24-25).
4. We will be ON FIRE (2 Peter 3:12).
5. We will be AS FIRE (Hebrews
12:29).
40. Using your designated
altar, pray for the
Baptism of Fire.
Remember when there
is Spirit Baptism, there
will be a Fire Baptism
41. Pray for an increased
hunger for each other to
experience and release
God’s presence. Pray that
their God encounter
emboldens them to take
risks and release the
Presence of God over
other people.
43. Conclusion
•The LORD has kindled HIS FIRE in
the CHURCH! May HIS FLAMES
consume every part of us until HIS
GLORY is seen! “Oh, LORD, burn us
up in Your fire! Consume us in Your
Flames! Ignite our hearts with revival!
Set us ablaze with Your fire!” The
LORD is the FIRE. You are the wood.
Put yourself in His fire. Keep the fire
burning! Catch on fire today!
