Returning to and Rebuilding The Altar Part 1 : Altar Orientation What is an Altar ? 1. a system of authorization. 2. a system that gives permission and approves something. 3. a place set apart intentionally or unintentionally for spiritual activity. 4. a place says yes or no to something in the spiritual realm that may or may not manifest itself in the physical realm. 5. a place where humility meets divinity. 6. a place that honors the law of balance (up/down, left/right, in/out, and good/evil). 7. a spiritual airport where your prayers land and take off. 8. a place that honors the law of territory: - a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority. - no entity can enter another territory without a body that suits that territory. 9. the body that a spirit needs in order to operate on earth. 10. a place that represents significant memories in your history with God Altar Examples: - Old Testament - Noah: (Gen 8:20) ESV - Abraham: (Gen 12:7)(Gen 12:8)(Gen 13:18)(Gen 22:9-14) ESV - Isaac: (Gen 26:25) ESV - Jacob: (Gen 33:20)(Gen 35:1-7) ESV - Moses: (Ex 17:15)(Ex 24:4) ESV - New Testament: - Romans 12 1:1-3 ESV How do we build an altar ? 1. Brokenness and repentance. 2. The Word of God. 3. Sacrifice - You and Yours - Praise and Worship - Prayer - A seed 4. Prophetic Decree