Mike Bickle is an internationally recognized minister and the founder of the International House of Prayer Missions Base in Kansas City. His work centers on a 24/7 prayer and worship model, engaging in extensive evangelistic and inner-city outreach. He has pioneered numerous justice initiatives and the establishment of prayer houses globally. His vision emphasizes a commitment to combining non-stop prayer for justice with tangible acts of justice and missionary training.
This book offers an intimate portrayal of a loving Father, inviting readers to seek daily truth and beauty while deepening their devotion to God. It emphasizes living out the Great Commission, highlighting the joy found in being a conduit for Christ's prayers in the world. Readers are encouraged to experience God's profound presence in their everyday lives, fostering a transformative relationship with the divine.
7 Commitments of a Forerunner is a prophetic call to the Body of Christ to refuse to settle for anything less than a practical pursuit of God and His purposes for this generation. This book challenges us to live wholeheartedly abandoned to Jesus as forerunners who operate in the power of the Holy Spirit today, as we prepare ourselves to prepare others for the Lord's return. Mike Bickle identifies seven foundational commitments to walk out this sacred charge in everyday life, with insights and practical steps on how to do this.
A powerful strategy for incorporating prayer into everyday life.As the founder of the International House of Prayer, Mike Bickle has devoted his life to understanding and practicing the principles and power of prayer. In this book he combines his biblical study with his extensive experience on the topic to give readers a complete manual on the power and practice of prayer. This book gives readers both a powerful message about understanding prayer and a solid strategy for incorporating it into their lives in a meaningful way.Topics include a basic overview of prayer—why pray, types of prayer, the value of prayer; establishing a personal prayer life; the Bible’s two model prayers (the Lord’sPrayer and John 17); the twenty-five apostolic prayers—their characteristics, value, and importance today; the Holy Spirit and prayer—fellowship with the Holy Spirit; power and value of prophetic prayer; intimacy with God in prayer; intercession—how, why, the function of it, five outreaches of it; the goals for prayer in the world today; results of prayer in the world today.
Exploring the deep longings inherent in every person, this book emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with God. It highlights desires for beauty, greatness, fascination, and intimacy, asserting that these longings are divine and meant to be satisfied through faith. Rather than feeling guilt for these desires, readers are encouraged to seek fulfillment in their connection with Jesus, leading to newfound freedom and joy. The journey to encounter God in these aspects is presented as essential for living a fully vibrant life.
The book emphasizes the importance of the forerunner ministry in fostering spiritual growth within the Body of Christ. It outlines seven foundational commitments designed to guide believers in wholeheartedly pursuing Jesus through the Holy Spirit's power. By blending prophetic insights with practical wisdom, the authors provide essential steps for those seeking a deeper, more radical relationship with God, echoing practices that have historically nurtured believers' spiritual journeys.
"Dramatic shifts seen over the last few years--from economic to political to moral and beyond--have set the stage for a crisis that is affecting every sphere of society. But this crisis isn't occurring only in the United states; all of humanity is at a crossroads."--Back cover
These notes are designed to accompany Mike Bickle's twelve-part series "Studies in the Book of Revelation." Through the book of Revelation, God unveils His action plan for preparing the Church to participate with Jesus in releasing His glory throughout all the nations. This "end-time book of Acts" was given to us so that we may walk unified, never wavering in our faith, as the judgments of the Lord are poured out on the earth.
Fasting is portrayed as a divine gift that enhances one's connection with God, allowing believers to experience His power and love more profoundly. The book emphasizes the spiritual rewards of fasting, encouraging readers to embrace this practice as a means to deepen their relationship with Jesus, referred to as the Bridegroom. It aims to equip believers with the understanding and joy of fasting, highlighting its role in transforming both personal faith and the world around them.
Bickle combines biblical balance and passionate faith to frankly discuss the joy and the pain he has seen, and includes new insights and experiences he has faced through his founding of IHOP and involvement in TheCall.
