free_ebooks_files/The Power of Apostolic Music

361 Pages·2004·1.22 MB·English

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An Awesome City Ministries Publication
Unless otherwise noted, all scripture quotations are from the New King
James Bible version © Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson Inc U.S.A. Hebrew
and Greek references from Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible,
MacDonald Publishing Company Virginia U.S.A.
Dictionary use from the Concise Oxford Dictionary - eighth edition for the
A, Clarendon Press Oxford England.
Printed in the Australia. All rights reserved under international copyright
law. Except for use in review, no portion of this book may be reproduced
in any form without the express written permission of the publisher.
Cover Art - Harry Llufrio,
www.gingerbreadman.net Hong Kong.
Editing Consultant - Ingrid Gattari,
Completed text 2001 - Awesome City Music Publishing
Published by Awesome City Music Publishing
PO Box 1312 Dee Why NSW Australia 2099
First edition 2004
© Copyright 2001 Stephen Bennett,
Awesome City Music Pty Ltd.
ISBN 0-9750 359-0-8
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THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO
The global community of singers, musicians, worship leaders, music
directors, chief musicians, sound and recording engineers, leaders of
churches, artists, all manner of music facilitators, and all the brethren
of Christ who desire to see the glory of God cover the earth. May all of
your God given gifts and wonderful talents be for the glory of our Lord
Jesus Christ - the music Master of Heaven!
To your journey and all your struggles and triumphs.
To all your families that walk the road with you.
To all your churches that are loved so much; may they arise in this hour
to become the apostolic glorious Church of this modern era.
To all the new churches yet to be planted and built.
Dedicated to you the reader to rise up and be all that the Lord
intended! May this text help you along your way!
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Recommendations
'Much of Stephen’s insight has come from his willingness to pay a price as a pioneer,
yet keep his focus on the restoration of the glorious Church. This book will
encourage other pioneers of apostolic expression as well'.
Apostle Jonas Clark - Spirit of Life Ministries /
Global Cause Network - Florida USA.
'I can think of very few musicians, or bible teachers, whose words carry more weight
than Stephen. He is a prophetic voice to the Church and needs careful study by all
those serious about ministering the Gospel through the vehicle of music'.
Tony Cummings - Editor CrossRhythms Magazine - UK.
'In the Old Testament prophets were known as seers. Stephen has surely seen in the
Spirit the power of apostolic music and what happens when it is played'.
Les Moir - Kingsway Music Uk.
'Stephen carries a governmental anointing for releasing the apostolic and prophetic
in music for the Church. This book brings understanding for the need of apostolic
music, so Gods House of glory can build'.
Pastor Mark Van Gundy - Church of Destiny /
Global Impact Network - London UK.
‘Stephen and Rebecca Bennett are anointed prophet musicians; gifted to teach, and
impart present day revelation to the local church. Our worship team was activated
to a greater level of breakthrough anointing. They released revelation, deliverance,
healing, and restoration, launching our church into a new dimension of the apostolic
move of God!’
Apostle David Coker - Faith Christian Fellowship,
Carnesville Georgia USA
'Like the prophet Habakkuk, Stephen brings God’s heart, voice, and vision to the
Church. His book ‘The Power of Apostolic Music’, has been written for now. The
message is clear – start running’.
Marion Lockyer - Intercessor.
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MAGNUM OPUS
The Journey 9
Foreword 11
Prelude 14
Opus 1: MUSIC IN THE NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION
Chapter 1 - Music in Apostolic Reform 18
Chapter 2 - Governing increase in Music 24
Opus 2: GOVERNING SINGERS AND MUSICIANS
Chapter 3 - Planted in the Local Church 31
Chapter 4 - Partakers of Heaven 37
Chapter 5 - Paying the Price 42
Opus 3: THE POWER OF APOSTOLIC MUSIC
Chapter 6 - The Power of Apostolic Music 48
Chapter 7 - Heaven Sounds Earth Sounds 57
Chapter 8 - Apostolic Music Assignments 72
Chapter 9 - Root Out Pull Down Throw Down 80
Destroy Build and Plant
Opus 4: PREPARING FOR THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID
Chapter 10 - Music Sowed Music Reaped 95
Chapter 11 - Prophet Samuel in Shiloh 105
Chapter 12 - Shout for Gods War! 112
Chapter 13 - Waiting for David 122
Chapter 14 - David Anointed 128
Chapter 15 - Jezebel and False Authority 134
Chapter 16 - Love and True Authority 153
Chapter 17 - David the Leader 162
Chapter 18 - David the Imperfect Leader 175
Chapter 19 - David and His Team 187
Chapter 20 - Re-Building the Tabernacle of David 198
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Opus 5: THE PROPER ORDER
Chapter 21 - Seeking the Proper Order 214
Chapter 22 - Jesus gave Gifts for the Proper Order 229
Chapter 23 - Out of the Woods into Proper Order 239
Chapter 24 - Warfare for the Proper Order 249
Chapter 25 - Sanctity for the Proper Order 266
Chapter 26 - Provided for in the Proper Order 276
Chapter 27 - Bring up the Ark in the Proper Order 286
Chapter 28 – Jesus’ Yoke for the Proper Order 293
Chapter 29 - Appointed for the Proper Order 299
Chapter 30 - Singers in the Proper Order `312
Chapter 31 - Prophesy is the Proper Order 320
Chapter 32 - Musicians in the Proper Order 335
Chapter 33 - The Proper Order in Place 346
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Acknowledgements
Earth
In my planet - My wife Rebecca for all your patience, sharing, and traveling this
incredible journey with me in all our triumphs and trials. Aconqueror, incredible
over-comer, and woman of God. Our three great children Jesikah Faith, Jamin Lee
and Chelsea Dance, who have been born along the way; they just keep enjoying the
adventure with God. Here's to God the Builder and Buzz Light Jesus!
In America - Apostle Jonas Clark - Spirit of Life Ministries Florida. Many thanks
for your consistent encouragement at an important time, and stirring me to
continue on and finish writing this text. Thanks to all at Spirit of Life. I also
acknowledge and honor the writing, wisdom, and inspirational ministries of Rick
Joyner, Dr Mark Chironna, C Peter Wagner, Dr Bill Hamon, and Apostle John
Eckhardt.
In England - All the singers, musicians and ministers we have loved dearly and
who have shared some of our much and varied journey, you know who you are!
Pastor's David and Ze Markee of Folly's End Church Croydon UK, for your
genuine love and support in the journey over the years. Thanks also to all our UK
friends who have been such a blessing to us, Ana Soto for your support toward
this project.
In South Africa - Anita Giovannoni, for your love shown to us as a family with
your husband Len. Your prayers, prophetic accuracy, obedience to God, and the
timely provision of the laptop - without it this book would not be! “Lecker like a
cracker!” Anita Roux, your exemplary passion for God, love for our family,
prophetic accuracy, all the intercessions and care that helped break through!
In Australia - Our parents, Ron and Faith Bennett and Geoff and Margot Ditton,
for being there for us. Thanks to my Dad, Ron Bennett for his daily prayers.
Marion and Brian Lockyer and for their love, encouragement, prayerful
intercession. D.H. tea and chats. C.M. 10 minutes. The one-liners – Robin
McCarthy.
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In Hong Kong - Big thanks Harry and Mina Llufrio. Harry for your support with
great cover art, layout and your genuine friendship - be blessed.
In Spain - Esteban Antonio and Issac, for the beautiful inspired Spanish music
that created such an anointed peaceful atmosphere for me as I edited this book over
many months, may the Latin sounds release the glory of God as we have dreamed.
Heaven
Our awesome Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the all powerful Holy Spirit who
continually keeps getting me and my family ready for adventure with Him, and
loving us always along the long and winding road. May your grace, love, mercy,
and gentleness permeate us all in great measure, for our lives, churches and
nations - you are amazing and we love you Lord.
In Honor Of The Songs And The Prevailing Yet To Come
'Sing to the Lord a new song, and His praise from the ends of the earth, you who
go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you coastlands and you inhabitants of
them! Let the wilderness and its cities lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar
inhabits. Let the inhabitants of Sela sing, let them shout from the top of the
mountains. Let them give glory to the Lord, and declare His praise in the
coastlands. The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man; He shall stir up His zeal
like a man of war. He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud; he shall prevail against his
enemies' (Isaiah 42:10-13).
In Honor Of Jesus The Only True God
'For thus says the Lord, Who created the heavens, who is God, Who formed the
earth and made it, Who has established it, Who did not create it in vain, Who
formed it to be inhabited: "I am the Lord, and there is no other" (Isaiah 45:18).
In Honor Of Israel His Beloved
'For the Lord will comfort Zion, He will comfort all her waste places; He will make
her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and
gladness will be found in it, thanksgiving and the voice of melody' (Isaiah 51:3).
8 The POWER of APOSTOLIC MUSIC
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On the Journey
Hi!
How's the coffee?
Hmm…oh it's tea!
Abreak is good on the journey.
Is this a lull in your busy church schedule? Have you left the gig, and
now back on the road? Are you snuggled down with your glasses on?
Is your train running smooth?
Are you flying in coach, just popping on the light? On a beach soaking
up rays? Perhaps on a bus, or relaxing in a car? Wherever you are
reading this book, I welcome you into these pages.
We are all on a momentous journey with Jesus. The bible says we are
blessed, when our strength is in Him, and 'whose heart is set on
pilgrimage' (Psalm 84:5). This journey, however, is not always easy,
and in these troubled times on earth, we must be resolute in our faith
to keep moving forward. Our faith in Christ is always tested; we have
to walk His way, and live His word, for the road gets narrower as we
become more like Jesus. The scripture reminds us, 'it is a fearful thing
to fall into the hands of the living God' (Hebrews 10:31).
When we consider our personal journey, it is vital we have a mature
understanding of the times we live in. The Church is now in an era of
apostolic restoration and reforming. We must be prepared for the
future, and be ready to make any changes in our lives and ministries.
Are you ready for true apostolic power?
It will take apostolic anointing to reach the whole world, and to see all
of mankind seeking the Lord. This is the generation where it is now
possible. Jesus is calling the Church to press onward and live the
apostolic life - in that journey we find the power of apostolic music.
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