DISCOURSES ON BIBLICAL PATRIARCHY AND BIBLICAL POLYGAMY BETWEEN ISRAEL AND LEONA

Discourse: Biblical Polygamy, Christ and the Church
Posted: 2nd Nov 1999

(Note: BPP = Biblical Patriarchy and Biblical Polygamy)

LEONA: Just as God’s kind of love is never ending and ever increasing, BPP will increase in depth and height and width even as the love for God continues to increase. In contrast, the Roman kind of love will only deteriorate over time. Even if it is kept alive, it will not increase in fulfillment because the Source of life is not in it. The marriage life is constantly being sucked out by Jezebel. Isn’t that awful? It’s like fighting a losing battle no matter how good it appears at first.

ISRAEL: If man can live without God, His truths become nothing but a mockery. What life can be better than one that is constantly spent in the presence and joy of God that flow from the Heavenly Father! No wonder the scriptures say that marriages that are acceptable before God are holy and bed undefiled, as bound by an oath before Him.

LEONA: Yes indeed! :) There are countless marriages that are hitting the rocks and brittle to the core. The world does not have an answer for it. The truth is now given to us.  The key or the least we could do is to take that giant step of faith and walk into this overflowing life, internally and externally. It is the beginning of an exciting walk. You know, in the light of BPP, everything is becoming meaningful and purposeful as I look at people’s lives, ordinary people, high society, or spiritual people. I realize that we really have the pearl in our palm. With this truth, strength and wisdom increase and faith is translated into realities.

ISRAEL: Without a shadow of a doubt, the depth in the life of the people who truly live in BPP will be deepened and horizon widened. But faith in His truths will be needed especially when this move is in its infancy.

LEONA: There is really an issue, a real social and spiritual issue. It’s like I have found the key of David (his kingdom and marital life) that opens all doors. It’s like the mystery key, the key to true righteousness where the self is thoroughly dealt with so that true abundant life can flow out and that in turn becomes the answer to real life issues that many, many are caught in and not able to find their way out. It is the answer to restore the church to her Patriarchal glory. We have an awesome task ahead, a job that can only be wrought about by the hand of God, a job that requires willing vessels, vessels of faith and truth.

ISRAEL: Right, believers should live life like that of the patriarchs and the matriarchs, like that of Christ and the Bride in their marital relationship without compromising in the depths and standards. BPP is not about suppressing women, but rather walking in the footsteps of the patriarchs and matriarchs whom God has given the task to teach the world righteousness. However, the soulish crust will be broken, the spirit will be poured out and the truth will be quickened and the power and joy radiates out to others. You see, in Judaic understanding there are 3 vital parts of a complete man that will bring him fulfillment. First is the Word (Torah), which each individual will have to live by. Then comes the inner life - Marriage (Chuppah) where one is drawn further into the depths of God. And then comes the external life - Good deeds (Ma’asim Tovim), ranging from aiding the poor to implementing the ways of God in social issues. You see, to true believers, God is in practically every aspect of the inner life and that blessedness must flow out from a Word based, successful marital inner life to others around them, like ripples in a placid lake. It's really exciting. If people who love God tremendously would allow Him to come into this part of their life - spirit, soul, body, and live out the relationship of Christ and the Church that is truly based on the Word and not traditions of man, the flow would be tremendous and nothing will be able to stop it. This itself is the Promised Land, the land of rest, peace and joy that the world is dying for. And through such lives, many victories for the Kingdom will be wrought. There will be oppositions but it will touch many lives and set many free.

LEONA: If we claim to live by the Word and say God is our first love - Why wouldn’t we allow God to come into this part of our lives? The wedding and marriage of Christ and the Church, the Patriarchal kind of love and relationships, the way of a man and a woman, I am so glad and through it all, it is not just beneficial to each other but the universal church of Jesus. This is a powerful truth and privileged are those who are led into such a path. As they increase in true polygamous sharing capacity, they themselves will increase and impart life. Every spirit that does not move with God would have to be dealt with. When the soul is dealt with and sanctified, we can truly say there is no lack and our walk with God on earth would really be effortless because it is operating by faith in God, constantly having spiritual and natural breakthroughs. Everything that is imaginably impossible and idealistic becomes reality in God. Wow! This is the Promise Land that God is talking about. And I am going to locate my unit in this land of the Living.

ISRAEL: The blindness and darkness over many areas of life are shrouded in the anti-polygamy sentiment and in the misconceptions of Biblical Polygamy. Thus, the truths regarding Biblical Polygamy becomes the key to unlock the door to many other truths and freedom of life. And such union, God has likened it to the marriage in Revelation. It will be one of high calling, which is the desire of God. The one life, where the oneness is of love, honor and respect before God, the Father and before the angels and the heavens. That which is without is wonderfully great but that which is within is far more.

LEONA: You have likened such union to the marriage in Revelation. Tell me more. It is a high calling. But to what extent? One must not be afraid, the truth alone must be the banner. And let the Lord burn it in even deeper and deeper and one must be willing to give it all, all that one has to fight the giant, which is the Roman world view of “should-be” monogamy. The battle must be fought and there will be no end to this battle until it is over.

 ISRAEL: There is such fire and drive in your words. I believe God is hearing it too and I believe He is pleased to bring such high calling to fulfillment. The battle is very real and the task great, to show the world that BPP is indeed true and fulfilling and not deprivation and destruction. The calling is indeed urgent, the extent such union can go is universal, but to what impact I cannot really tell for perhaps it also depends on how much and how far the people concerned are willing to pay the price to live out the depths of the selfless loving Christ and the submissive and sharing Bride. If the called ones are truly willing, it will be an awesome sight.

LEONA: I believe, as we run along, the Lord will show us what we should do or how far we should go at every stage in proclaiming this truth. We just have to wait upon the Lord and be ready to act on his timing and schedule because this is His battle. Our job is to cooperate. The mandate will require no less than our all – that will be the extent and the expectation required of our Father.

ISRAEL: Surely a lot to do, for example, there are those who are like John Butt and his wives standing in the open to change the world’s perspective on polygamy. Not all may do it in exactly the same manner, but it should be of no lesser degree in commitment, sacrifice and impact. For example, this spiritual discourse on inner life in polygamous setting will soon be posted into the WWW as articles and emails. Many are going to read and see what can be the result and flow of BPP. Aren't you glad about it? Like I told you, someone across the Net reminded me that I have not done articles recently. But I have no regrets because I have been doing articles with you! Frankly, I felt somewhat tired doing writing on my own all the time and I am glad that God brought you along and give you a part in it too.

END OF DISCOURSE