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Through the Bible

Through the Bible

by Mark and Patti Virkler | 142 Pages

Listening to God through Scripture! Were not our hearts burning within us while He was...explaining the Scriptures to us (Lk. 24:32)?  This book will guide you in letting God reveal truth to you as you meditate on the stories and teaching of those who have gone before you. Your heart will be set afire by God!

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Listening to God through Scripture! Were not our hearts burning within us while He was...explaining the Scriptures to us (Lk. 24:32)?  This book will guide you in letting God reveal truth to you as you meditate on the stories and teaching of those who have gone before you. Your heart will be set afire by God!

Jesus Desires to Illumine Scriptures to Your Heart and Mind!

As exemplified in the story of Jesus illuminating the Scriptures to the disciples on the Emmaus road (Lk. 24:32), true biblical meditation (Josh. 1:8) involves the Holy Spirit revealing the Scriptures to one's heart. The disciples on the Emmaus road were depressed: their theology had just failed them because of their misunderstanding of the Old Testament. They believed Jesus was supposed to set up a Kingdom and rule from Jerusalem, and instead He was crucified. They were despairing and their hearts were sad (Lk. 24:17).

However, Jesus enters the picture and begins speaking with them, reinterpreting their understanding of key Scriptures and showing that He did indeed set up a kingdom and He was ruling from within the hearts of men. They returned to Jerusalem, EXCITED (Lk. 24:33-35), because of the illumined truth they had received.

So in this Through the Bible workbook, you will be asking God to speak to you every single week of your study. Actually the Bible calls it "meditation," which is a deeper process than western study. Meditation involves prayer and reflection and the Holy Spirit teaching you.

In the introductory pages of Through the Bible, we will teach you exactly what Biblical Meditation is and how it is different from western study, and then our questions will guide you into meditating week by week throughout the entire Bible!

OK, so we won't get through the Bible in a month or even three months, but that's OK, because when we do get through meditating on the complete Bible, God will have spoken to you from every single page of His book. Wouldn't that be worth spending two or three years on in your morning devotions? Even better, how about your small group going through this process together? Wouldn't that be fun! As a matter of fact, I (Mark Virkler) have taken MANY home groups through exactly this process over a two-year period and they have testified years later that this was the place where they really established their foundational Bible knowledge which had served them for years to come and been one of the best experiences of their lives!

Why Our Through the Bible Workbook Is So Unique!

A practical meditation of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation where God reveals insights to your heart!
Features How This Helps You
Every week you are asked to record what the Holy Spirit is revealing to you.
  • You are constantly led to hear from God.
  • You record in your journal what God is revealing.

You meditate on the ENTIRE Bible.

  • You no longer have holes in your understanding of God.
  • You have your own firsthand knowledge of all of Scripture.

 We give you VISUAL charts for each book of the Bible.

  • You SEE the key relationships of lives and themes.
  • You SEE how much time God spends on each theme.

You fill in chapter titles as you go along, asking God to show you the key message in EACH chapter.

  • You listen to the Holy Spirit for each chapter title.
  • You discover God's heart message for each chapter.
We ask you discovery questions each week.
  • You search Scriptures using a marginal reference Bible.
  • The Holy Spirit reveals truth to you from Scripture.
We recommend you do this in a group.
  • You get to bounce your insights off others to have them confirmed or adjusted. Truth is discovered in community (Prov. 27:17).
  • You gain insight from the revelations others received.
We overview 14 principles for correctly interpreting Scripture.
  • You apply sound rules of interpretation as you meditate.
  • You arrive at revelation knowledge which is biblically sound.
  • Since it is truth YOU have dug for and discovered, it lights a fire in YOUR heart.

We ask you to memorize one verse each week.

  • You are hiding the Word in your heart so you don't sin against God (Ps. 119:11).
  • Scripture can now easily flow out of you as you speak.
  • The Logos provides a strong foundation for the rhema you receive.

Mark Virkler’s Experience at Bible College

I attended a conservative Christian liberal arts college, hoping to be thoroughly trained in Bible. However, we were not even required to read through the entire Bible to graduate! We were only asked to skim various portions and we skipped other sections altogether. I was extremely disappointed, because I was hoping for more. I went to Bible school to learn the Bible. So I read through the Bible on my own, and my fiancee Patti and I read the entire New Testament aloud to one another.

Also, it was never suggested to me in college that I pray over the Bible as I read it, or ask God to grant me revelation This is something that Paul the Apostle and King David both did (Eph. 1:17,18: Ps. 119:18). So I read the Bible using my head and it never occurred to me to use my heart. Since I didn't know to pray over the Bible, I graduated from Bible college with a head full of theology, and no revelation knowledge. And as I have shared in our book on 49 Lies, once I was able to hear His voice and receive revelation insight, much of my theology was replaced and adjusted by the Lord. Of course, I am not alone in this experience. Paul the Apostle also left Bible school with theology so messed up he was out killing Christians (Acts 9:1) and had to be struck down by God (Acts 9:3-7). The Lord then introduced him to revelation knowledge as he spent three years in the Arabian wilderness (Gal. 1:17,18) being taught directly by the Holy Spirit (no books in the wilderness, right? - Gal: 1:12).

So wouldn't it be better to do it right the first time around? In our Through the Bible series, the student does more than simply skim portions of the Bible. He is guided in a meditation of every single chapter of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Yes, this takes about two years, but who cares? Is there any substitute for your having carefully examined the entire Bible yourself? Even better is to do it with a small group and share your insights together and pray for one another as you grow in the Lord.

The Prerequisite Is That You Recognize God's Voice

It is hard for God to get through to you if you don't know how to clearly hear His voice. So we ask that everyone begin with the training module on hearing God's voice. A brief overview of the four keys to hearing God's voice can be found here. There are only two choices: man's thoughts or God's thoughts; reasoned knowledge or revelation knowledge. Since our thoughts are not God's thoughts, we need to find a way to get beyond our thoughts. Since man cannot comprehend the ways of God, we need to discover a way to walk in revelation knowledge. We will teach you how to do this in the training module on 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice. Make that your step one. All of life works better when God is leading.

How to Get the Most Out of This Teaching

For maximum results, draw together some friends into a home group or Sunday school class and go through Through the Bible in eight 12-week series. We have a Through The Bible Teacher's Guide as well as a Through the Bible Handbook of Answers to help you. The Teacher's Guide provides suggested group activities for each week, and the Handbook of Answers gives you Mark and Patti's personal answers to all the research questions asked in the Through the Bible workbook. The idea is that once you have completed your own research, you could compare it to what Mark and Patti discovered to see if there were things you found that they didn't or things they found that you didn't. So it becomes an excellent confirmation tool for you.

The DVDs of Dr. Andrew Hardy teaching through the entire Through the Bible workbook are divided into eight series. Dr. Hardy, a British scholar and devout Christian, shares ten or eleven 20-minute weekly DVD teachings for all eight series. This brings an anointed scholar to your home group each week, after which you can all share your own personal revelations. This is an unbeatable combination.

We recommend you intersperse these eight quarters of Through the Bible with some of our other topical studies.

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Examples of Journaling With Scripture

Stephen D. Gunnaway Hears God Through Scripture

“My journey with CLU began early in 2009 during my quiet time as I was pondering a future in biblical counseling. At that moment I heard ‘google Christian counseling for laymen.’ Immediately, I went to my computer and at the very top of the list was CLU. My journey toward learning to hear the Voice of God had begun.

“Since that time I have completed the class ‘How to Hear God’s Voice.’ The most exhilarating result has been learning to read Scripture using vision. Before the CWG course I would ‘study’ the Word, searching for the meaning of a passage or read a commentary to find the principle being taught. Now I read Scripture with my journal open and ready to receive whatever God has to say because I now understand that God wants to speak specifically to me about the things He wants for my life - not some dry theological platitude.

“Using vision to read God’s Word is relaxing because you learn to anticipate hearing Him speak into your heart. Imagining pictures of the events in your mind as you read provokes the vision which I find especially true for the Old Testament. You learn to read slowly, without deadlines or goals because now you are receiving information straight from the Heart of the Father and you bask in His presence as you read. The Scripture truly becomes a living Book as found in the following example.”

Journal Entry: May 28, 2010/Exodus 17:8-13
Lord, I see Your power flowing through the rod in Moses’ hand. May I accept You as the “rod” of my life in all circumstances.

I love to see you learning this way. It gives Me pleasure. Keep on trusting for I have plans for you. Do not turn to the right or the left, but see Me ahead of you. You are special to Me and My Father loves you as I stand before Him interceding for you.

May God bless the work of Christian Leadership University as they free other Christians from the shackles of religion while teaching them that God just wants to be their Friend.


River of Delights - Janelle Anderson

“They drink their fill of the abundance of Thy house; and Thou dost give them to drink of the river of Thy delights” (Psalm 36:8).

Vision: I see someone (me, I guess) reaching up and into something, like an invisible but very real place. It’s like sticking your hand into a bag that is filled with a thick, jelly-like substance.

What are You saying to me, Lord?

There is a richness, a fatness, an abundance I want you to reach out for and press into. This river of My delights, this abundance of My house will satisfy you to the depths. I want to satiate your being with My richness and My abundant delights and pleasure.

It is a place where you will no longer be in want of anything because in this place I totally satisfy your soul. You’re reaching out for it now but only with your hand. You are fascinated by it and interested in it, but to truly partake, you must be immersed and committed with all your being.

It is the Promised Land, it is Eden, it is where you were created to live, in My presence, totally immersed in My rich abundance of pleasures for your soul. I desire to satisfy you so completely and to pour out on you all of the richness of My glory. This is My delight and I delight in filling you with My life, My richness, My fatness, My fullness, My power, My love! It is all here for you, My daughter. Drink your fill! Come and partake of all My abundant delights.

Lord, please take me to this place in You, I truly want to go there! Bring me into this place of abundance and richness of Your presence and walking with You there in the river of Your delights! I surrender all of my being to You right now and I lay down anything and everything that hinders me from this place in You.


Happy Reflections by Jack Evans

Harry And Joe (Or Joseph) Met Near the Zoo... He Had Zebra Mania.”

When you read those words, you just might wonder if you’re still on the right website! Actually, these words form an acronym to remember the Minor Prophets (Hosea, Amos, Joel, etc).  They’re written on a note along with many others taped to the wall over my desk.

I just completed the courses for CLU’s Doctor of Biblical Studies.  For the past 2 ½ years, I’ve been taping notes like this to the wall for quick reference, and I now have quite a collection.  For instance, there are scriptural quotes I just never want to forget, like: “You drew near when I called upon You; You said, ‘Do not fear.’” (Lamentation 3: 57), written at perhaps the lowest point of history for God’s people, yet full of hope even as Jeremiah walked through the smoldering ruins of Jerusalem.  And then there’s Dr. Virkler’s excellent article on Mark 11: 22, clear, informative, uplifting; that’s a keeper.  Another powerful quotation which seems to apply particularly to our world today is from Isaiah 5: 20, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness”.  Come to think of it, these words probably have applied to every age in history.

I found that studying Scripture at CLU, while hard work academically, was spiritually rewarding.  We all know about the Lamad method; I read all about it when I was beginning my studies.  But experiencing its effect is something quite different – it’s essentially a matter of the heart and the soul.  I found the Lamad approach was marvelously ‘stealthy’ in creating a personal transformation in me.  It’s subtle and gradual, but also continuous and efficient.  I can testify to its positive effect in my own life and am grateful for it. My entire experience in these studies was a happy one. My Instructor and Director, Dr Karen King, helped my every step of the way.  The staff at CLU could not have been any more helpful or pleasant, including Charity who patiently put up with my mountain of emails. And, imagine, an institution  where you can call up and often speak to the actual University President (Mark Virkler) or to your Department Head (Patti Virkler).  While the courses could be demanding, I felt I had lots of friendly support.

Most of all, I found the greatest benefit of my CLU studies was a more intimate immersion in God’s Word.  As many of you have probably already felt,  God’s words and teachings to His people throughout Scripture are personal letters from Him to each of us and a daily source of strength: “In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following” (1 Timothy 4: 6).  You know, 2 ½ years ago I thought I was getting old and was ready for the scrap heap.  But now, I’m convinced I’m getting younger.  Studying and meditating on God’s Word will do that for a person.

“O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord, Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation”.      (Psalm 95:1)


Seeing, Hearing and Feeling by Nora Flavin

Seven of us will continue in our final semesters in Through the Bible.

How freeing and powerful to read through the Bible seeing Jesus and hearing and feeling by the Holy Spirit!!!!

 

 


 

Take It to the Next Level

To ensure that this message transforms your life, we offer you four options. Any of these choices will assist you in internalizing this teaching, helping you to be a doer of the word and not a hearer only (James 1:22) and allowing you to produce a bountiful harvest in your life.

Opportunity 1 – Host a home or church group


This home group in Slovakia shows the excitement of learning to hear God's voice together!

We learn more quickly if we are surrounded by others who are seeking to master the same skill. Pray and ask God who you know who might want to grow in this truth also and open your home to them for 10-12 weekly sessions (or host a small group in your church). We provide several resources to help you present this powerfully and effectively in a group setting, including DVDs and application activities. Experience the joy of cultivating skills together with a group of friends! Discover how to create and post your group…

Opportunity 2 – Hire a Personal Spiritual Trainer to coach you

 
   

Coaching or discipling is the method Jesus used to train the twelve disciples.

When you team up with someone ahead of you in an area to mentor you, and you share your questions and steps of growth with them, receiving their counsel in return, you ascend more quickly into mastery in that area. We have trained coaches who have mastered this topic who will commit to working with you for a 90-day period.

 

Opportunity 3 – Take this as a college course from home

 

Christian Leadership University

Earn college credit while being apprenticed to mastery in this area! This topic is available as a course which you can take from your home through the distance learning program offered at Christian Leadership University. You may enroll in this course as a lifelong learner or apply it toward an Associate, Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree.

Opportunity 4 – Host a seminar for your community

 
   

Transform your church and region by hosting a weekend seminar with an anointed trainer, where an impartation is released by the Holy Spirit into your community. Mark Virkler and others are available to be scheduled.

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4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice Video Download

by Mark Virkler | 10 Sessions

This video download of the 10-hour course will draw you into a classroom experience with others who are learning to hear from God right alongside you. It follows along with the LEARN 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice notebook.

Price: $69.95

4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice Video Download - Abridged Edition

by Mark Virkler | 10 Sessions of Digital Video

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A complete description is available by clicking here, where you will find information on the 60-minute version of this product. The main difference is that these 10 sessions are shorter, averaging 40 minutes each. You asked for it and it's finally available! The same core teaching now abridged, making the sessions easier to fit into your Sunday School class, home group meeting or lunch hour Bible study.

Price: $19.95

Counseled by God Digital Video

by Mark Virkler | 13 Sessions

Just Released – 35th Anniversary Edition

The foremost training in the world to help you become emotionally whole by hearing the voice of the Wonderful Counselor! You will receive an impartation as you watch these 13 sessions of Mark Virkler sharing life-transforming principles on how to restore your heart by receiving daily counsel directly from God.

Price: $59.95
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Prayers That Heal the Heart Digital Video - Revised & Expanded 20th Anniversary Edition

by Mark Virkler | 14 Sessions

Prayer counseling that breaks every yoke! Everything you need to experience deep healing of your soul and spirit. Did you know that you don’t need to be continually plagued by negative thoughts, feelings, pictures or memories?

It is not part of the "human condition" to feel the constant nagging of doubt, insecurity, or anger. No matter what sin you are trying to overcome, what lie you think you’ll always believe, or what traumas your heart has suffered in the past, you will receive total freedom and restoration by praying these prayers in faith.

Price: $69.95

Everyday Angels Video Download

By Charity Virkler Kayembe

You can partner with Heaven’s angelic hosts!

Do you have guardian angels? Does God want you to know them? Find out what Scripture reveals and how YOU can interact with the company of Heaven!

The supernatural realm permeates our natural world! Therefore, experiencing angels should be an everyday occurrence–we simply need to open our spiritual eyes to their reality and role in our lives.

Price: $59.00
Hear God Through Your Dreams Video Download

Hear God Through Your Dreams Video Download

by Mark Virkler | 5 Sessions

The video download and  MP3s correspond to the Hear God Through Your Dreams book. For maximum growth and internalization, we recommend utilizing the book together with either the video download or MP3 set. The book provides an outline to follow as you listen to the video download. Also included are application exercises and classroom activities.

Price: $39.95

Hearing God Through Your Dreams Digital Video Downloads

by Mark Virkler and Charity Kayembe | 10 Sessions + 6 Interactive Interpretations

Learn How to Hear God’s Voice, Even When You Are Sleeping

Receive divine counsel nightly. Increase emotional health, wisdom and creativity.

Recorded live at Catch the Fire in Toronto!

Price: $49.95

Unleashing Healing Power Through Spirit-Born Emotions Digital Video

by Mark Virkler and Charity Kayembe | 14 Sessions | 6.5 hours

Experience the role of Kingdom emotions to engage and release Kingdom power! Jesus, moved by compassion, healed (Matt. 14:14). You can, too! Discover how Kingdom emotions can be born in your heart to carry the Holy Spirit's power to perform healing, as well as turn on healing genes while turning off inflammatory genes. Experience God's Kingdom which is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Rom. 14:17)!

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Clearing Cellular Memories MP3/Video Download Set

by Mark Virkler | 1 MP3 | 1 video download | 23 minutes

Click here for a blog which dove tails with this training.

"That person is a pain in the neck." I have seen the pain of a stiff neck and shoulder immediately released when the person I was counseling forgave another who was "a pain in their neck." 

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Divine Healing Toolbox Video Download

Divine Healing Toolbox Video Download

  • Learn how to discover and remove the root cause of the sickness.
  • Learn how to remove blockages to healing.
  • Discover why you would choose to lay TWO hands on a person.
  • Learn to open the eyes of your heart and see what is happening!
  • Discover why the teaming up of prophets and teachers is so important.
  • Discover the value of providing a divine healing soaking experience.
  • Learn to utilize various prayer modalities, including inner healing and deliverance.
Price: $4.50

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