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Hosting A Solemn Assembly

1. Set Aside Normal Daily Work

Leviticus 23:34-36; Numbers 29:35; Deuteronomy 16:8

a.Leviticus 23:34-36 King James Version

34 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord.

35 On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.

36 Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein.

b.Numbers 29:35 King James Version

35 On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work therein:

Deuteronomy 16:8 King James Version

8 Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the Lord thy God: thou shalt do no work therein.

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Spiritual Prioritization:

All work must be subjugated to spiritual concerns.

Rest and Reflection:

Just as man rests on the seventh day, so must he set aside work during times of spiritual advance.

Seek God's Face:

Cease normal activities to seek God during times of righteous judgment.

Biblical Precedent:

Following God's command to focus on spiritual growth and repentance.

2. Full Participation Required

Joel 2:16 King James Version

16 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.

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Universal Attendance:

Everyone affected by righteous judgment must attend, even honeymooners and mothers with infants.

1. Corporate Sin:

Address the spirit of rebellion among professed Christians.

2. Spiritual Leadership:

Acknowledge the authority of spiritual leaders.

3. Denunciation of Rebellion:

Recognize the severity of rebellion as described in 1 Samuel 15:23.

1 Samuel 15:23 King James Version

23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

3. Time for Fasting

a.Spiritual Significance:

Acknowledge that spiritual concerns take precedence over physical needs.

b. Humility:

Demonstrate humility before God through fasting.

c. Addressing Sin:

Identify and repent of sins provoking God's judgment.

d. Prioritization:

Focus on spiritual necessities over physical sustenance.

4. Time for Sacrifice

Numbers 10:10; 15:3

a.Numbers 10:10 King James Version

10 Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the Lord your God.

b. Numbers 15:3 King James Version

3 And will make an offering by fire unto the Lord, a burnt offering, or a sacrifice in performing a vow, or in a freewill offering, or in your solemn feasts, to make a sweet savour unto the Lord, of the herd or of the flock:

1. Sacrifice of Time:

*Devote time to participate fully in God's commanded method for reversing judgment.

2.Gift of Time:

Recognize the significance of sacrificing time for spiritual purposes.

3.Reversal of Judgment:

Engage in God's method for seeking restoration.

4.Significance:

Understand the importance of dedicating time to spiritual concerns.

5. Protracted Duration

2 Chronicles 7:8-9 King James Version

8 Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt.

9 And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.

a. Extended Meetings:

Solemn Assemblies may last days, weeks, or at least a full day.

b. Humiliation and Prayer:

Dedicate time to humiliation, prayer, repentance, and seeking God’s face.

c. Biblical Example:

Observe examples from scripture where extended assemblies led to divine intervention.

d. God's Promise:

Reflect on God’s promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 to hear, forgive, and heal.

b.2 Chronicles 7:14 King James Version

14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

6. Season of Earnest Prayer

a.Preparation:

Devote considerable time to prayer in preparation for the assembly.

b. Prayer Focus:

Allocate ample time during the assembly for prayer.

c. God’s Requests:

Allow time for God to present requests to the congregation.

d.Intense Prayer:

Engage in focused and intense prayer throughout the assembly.

7. Corporate Repentance

1,Catalogue of Sins:

Prepare a list of sins to be corporately confessed and put away.

2. Congregational Involvement:

Involve the entire congregation in identifying sins.

3. Investigate Wrongs:

Seriously investigate any matters contributing to righteous judgment.

4. Intent:

Aim to address and repent of corporate offenses.

8. Spirit-Anointed Preaching

Targeted Sermons:

Deliver sermons aimed at the issues of the day.

Assist Fulfillment:

Help the congregation fulfill their responsibilities and grasp opportunities.

Scriptural Truths:

Preach searching truths to deeply touch the lives of God’s people.

Renewal:

*Encourage renewal through spirit-anointed messages.

9. Opportunity for Children

a.Family Involvement:

***Involve the entire family in the assembly.

b.Demonstrating Christianity:

Show children deep corporate levels of Christianity.

c.Special Privilege:

Allow youth to be touched by the solemnities of the day.

d.Focus:

Hire babysitters for infants to enable full parental participation.

10. God’s Response

Divine Opportunity:

*Provide God a chance to respond to His people’s repentance and prayers.

a. Fresh Blessings:

Seek fresh waves of blessing from God.

b.Personal and Corporate Revival: Aim for personal and corporate spiritual renewal.

c.Historical Revival:

Reflect on historical examples of revival following Solemn Assemblies.

Conclusion

1. Spiritual Prioritization:

A Solemn Assembly emphasizes the importance of placing spiritual concerns above all else.

2. Corporate Repentance: It offers an opportunity for collective repentance and seeking God’s forgiveness.

3. Earnest Prayer: Intense and focused prayer is central to the effectiveness of a Solemn Assembly.

4. Involvement: Full participation from all members ensures unity and shared commitment to spiritual renewal.

5.God’s Blessings: Historically, Solemn Assemblies have led to fresh blessings, personal renewal, and even widespread revival.

By understanding and practicing these principles, believers can approach Solemn Assemblies with the appropriate reverence and dedication, seeking to align their lives with God's will and receive His divine favor.

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