Order in His Courts: His Order for His Presence

By Maxine Evans

You believe youve done all you can to prepare yourself to live with God in heaven. But are you truly experiencing His presence on earth as it is in heaven? Even if you have a good relationship with God, it can be better. If you dont feel Gods presence on earth, its not hopeless. There is a way back into His presence.

Maxine Evanss Order in His Courts: His Order for His Presence shows you how to return to Gods presence through the Creators masterpiece in the tabernacle of Moses. The three courts are symbolic of human nature. They teach the processes we must go through to experience His divine nature and be restored. She shares the important keys for reconnection to His presence: forgiveness and repentance, reading of the Word, application of the Word, enlightenment by the Holy Spirit, prayer/intercession, and Gods indwelling presence in you.

Its never too late to return to Gods presence. Order in His Courts: His Order for His Presence is a step-by-step guide to His presence. After reading this book, you will not only be challenged but changed with the knowledge the Creator has given to us through the tabernacle of Moses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jul 29, 2015
• ISBN: 9781490891194

Maxine Evans

Maxine Evans has studied widely, including at the Assembly of God Bible Institute and the International Third World Leadership Training Institute. She is the founder of Kingdom Arts Ministry in Nassau, Bahamas, and former director of the banner and flag ministry at Bahamas Faith Ministries International. She lives in New Providence.

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ENDORSEMENTS

Order in His Courts is a recommended read especially for those who are called to lead God’s people back into the Presence of God via His prescribed order. For many years I have sought material teaching on the Gates and Courts of the Lord and after reading the preview to this book I can assure you that Min. Maxine Evans have truly heard from the Lord and released a dynamic book that will assist God’s people with the knowledge needed in this hour. In the book of Acts 15:15-17 the Lord speaks thru His prophet saying After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. I believe that this book is the kind of knowledge we need as the people of God to return back to God and His Prescribed Order of worship.

Apostle Brenda C. Pratt

Sr. Pastor, Global Worship Center

Minister Maxine Evans through her study of the Tabernacle of Moses has captured the essence of what it means to pursue and dwell in the divine presence of God. In the Book of Genesis we see that from the creation, everything God made was in keeping with divine order. All through the ages God provided blueprints or roadmaps to ensure that his people would realize the maximum benefits of his kingdom. Minister Evans through her book Order In His Courts lays out the prescribed plan that God gave to Moses for the children of Israel. It establishes that God is a God of access and that includes access to His presence. In her book Order In His Courts Minister Evans emphases the importance of mankind to rediscover the presence and heart of God through this Biblical study guide. It gives the reader an opportunity to return to and dwell in and experience the presence of God Almighty. The process of exchanging the nature of man with that of God’s nature for our complete restoration is revealed. It provides an opportunity for man to return to God, be transformed and renewed and to dwell/live in right relationship with Him.

Professor Beulah L. Gardiner-Farquharson, Ed. D

Order in His Courts is a timely work for anyone interested in experience a true intimate worship relationship with the Holy God. This book comes at a time when reverence and awe for God and his house seems to be disappearing. In this excellent treatise, Min. Minister Maxine Evans explains how Moses’ Tabernacle and its preparation and protocol for worship epitomize God’s heart concerning worship and how His people should enter His Holy Presence. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Paul states, Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price, therefore honor God with your bodies. This book reveals God’s nature and characteristics and illustrates His redemptive plan of salvation. It is a must read for every believer-priest.

Dr. Marcia P. Livingston,

Associate Professor, Oral Roberts University

Order In His Courts

His Order for His Presence

Maxine Evans

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Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgments

A Special Thank You

Introduction

What Inspired Me to Write Order in His Courts

Chapter 1

God Is a God of Order

Chapter 2

The Courts in Moses’ Tabernacle

Chapter 3

The Purpose of the Tabernacle of Moses

Chapter 4

The First Entrance to His Presence: His Gates (Salvation)

Chapter 5

The Second Entrance to His Presence: The Brazen Altar (Repentance and Forgiveness)

Chapter 6

The Third Entrance to His Presence: The Brazen Laver (The Word of God and the Altar of Purification)

Chapter 7

The Fourth Entrance to His Presence: The Table of Shewbread (Relationship with God)

Chapter 8

The Fifth Entrance to His Presence: The Lamp Stand (The Holy Spirit)

Chapter 9

The Sixth Entrance to His Presence: The Altar of Incense (Jesus Christ, Our Intercessor)

Chapter 10

The Veil Represents the Last Things of the Flesh before Coming into His Presence

Chapter 11

The Ark of His Presence: God’s Dwelling Place with Man

Chapter 12

The Priestly Garments

Principles of Order in His Courts

Questions and Answers for Order in His Courts

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my heavenly Father and His awesome love, faithfulness, grace, mercy, and favor shown to me. I am so grateful for God’s teaching and instructions, which led me to rediscover the Order in His Courts by walking in the principles of God, under the direction of the Holy Spirit.

To the Holy Spirit, my Teacher, Counselor, Director, Guide, and Instructor—it was You alone who taught me Order in His Courts. Thank You for guiding me back into the presence of God as He originally intended.

To all whom misguided instructors have misguided, misinformed, and influenced—I pray that this book will open your eyes to the truths found in the tabernacle God gave to Moses, led by the Holy Spirit.

I pray that as you read this book, the Holy Spirit will enlighten you, and that you will be not only challenged but also changed as you come into the truth about Order in His Courts.

Acknowledgments

This book is the product of a lifetime of personal learning and development as well as the collective contributions of many mentors, teachers, supporters, advisers, friends, and family. God has placed them in my life to help guide me to my purpose and destiny.

Success in life is a journey. Many people, known and unknown, have impacted my journey. They have helped me rediscover God’s purpose and assignment for my life. I would like to acknowledge the following:

My father, Caesar Clarke, who taught me true leadership through discipline.

My mother, Myrtilean Clarke: I am a product of your faith in God’s faithfulness.

My husband, William I. Evans: you were the one who allowed me to live out Order in His Courts. Thank you.

My children: Shawn (deceased), Christopher, Theophilus, and Joshua. Thanks for believing and trusting in me.

My daughter–in-law, Christina: you have been a source of encouragement and inspiration. Thank you.

My grandchildren: Shaquel, Trinity, Raheem, Christopher Jr., and Amia; and all my future grandchildren. May God bless you all always.

My brothers: Caesar (deceased), Berkley, Jeffrey, and Samuel. Thank you believing in me.

My sisters: Veronica, Virginia (deceased), Patsy, Quillamae, Sarah, and Delrie. Thank you all for your encouragement and inspiration.

My aunt, Mrs. Phyllis Ferguson: thank you for your special support. May God continue to bless you.

Dr. Myles and Pastor Ruth Munroe (deceased), my senior pastors at Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI): thank you for teaching me kingdom principles and for inspiring me to rediscover who I am.

Dr. Richard (deceased) and Pastor Sheena Pinder, fellowship pastors: your teachings are a tremendous source of motivation and encouragement in my spiritual development. I’m grateful for your awesome leadership and inspiration. Thank you.

Dr. Mark