January 6. 1678. the Stone of the Kingdom.
The sermon reveals a vision of the Stone of the Kingdom, which represents the foundation of the Kingdom of Heaven and invites believers to hold fast precious spiritual truths for a strong relationship with God.
Jane Lead preaches about a vision she had in the night, where she saw a round ball of various colors descending from heaven to earth, symbolizing the foundation of the Kingdom of Heaven. She emphasizes the importance of being strong and holding onto the precious things laid in for the transparent Temple of the Holy Ghost, in preparation for the Kingdom that will be fully consisting of God's Omnipotence on the Resurrection Day.
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In the Night after my first Sleep, somewhat I saw, like a round Ball, mixed with all manner of Colours very oriental, and it darted down from an invisible Region to the Earth, where it seemed to sink in. After which it was said to me, that this was the Stone, upon which the Kingdom of Heaven was founded. Then this Word further did Spring: Inviting to be strong, and to hold fast those precious things, which are laid in, for the transparent Temple of the Holy Ghost: in order to that Kingdom, that will be all consisting of God's Omnipotency, in this Resurrection-Day, when the flying Banner of Almighty Power shall it self display.
Sermon Outline
- The Revelation of the Stone
- The Significance of the Stone
- The Kingdom of Heaven
- Consisting of God's Omnipotency
- Display of Almighty Power on Resurrection Day
Key Quotes
“Inviting to be strong, and to hold fast those precious things, which are laid in, for the transparent Temple of the Holy Ghost” — Jane Lead
“when the flying Banner of Almighty Power shall it self display” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- Believers should hold fast precious spiritual truths to maintain a strong relationship with God.
- The Resurrection Day is a reminder of God's ultimate power and judgment.
- The Kingdom of Heaven is founded on God's Omnipotency and will be fully displayed on that day.