Relationship and Intimacy With God: Off-Series, #20

By Zacharias Tanee Fomum

The Lord Jesus handpicked twelve individuals, appointing them as apostles. His intention was twofold: for them to remain in His presence and to eventually be sent to spread His teachings. Initially, they were to learn from Him intimately, absorbing His life, before venturing out to preach that very life.

The book, Relationship and Intimacy with God, originated as a sermon delivered by the author, Professor Z.T. Fomum to the saints in Yaoundé. At its core, the message revolves around relationships. It not only underscores the significance of our relationship with God, exploring how and why it's nurtured and preserved, but the author also imparts a personal narrative concerning human relationships. He touches briefly on the huddles of physical distance in human relationship building.

As you engage with this text, your perspective on the Christian life may undergo a profound shift. You'll realize that God isn't seeking your deeds; rather, His enduring, heartfelt desire is to have a personal connection with none other than you – yes, you!

As you glean through the book, may you desire and kickstart a profound, unbreakable, and enduring relationship with the Lord Jesus—a connection that's as deep and enriching as it is transformative.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books4revival
• Release date: Aug 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223671084

Zacharias Tanee Fomum

For FREE books from Zacharias Tanee Fomum: https://books.bookfunnel.com/ztf-free-ebooks. Professor Zacharias Tanee FOMUM was a man of uncommon spirituality, a leading voice for revival, a workaholic, a prophet-teacher, and a world-shaping spiritual genius. He was a bestselling Christian author (with over 350 books, over 10 million copies in circulation in over 100 languages) and a professor of Organic Chemistry (with over 160 published scientific works of high distinction (earning him the award of a Doctor of Science degree from the University of Durham, Great Britain). His books and the millions of people he influenced in more than 40 years of Christian ministry continue to impact the world with the Gospel today. He founded Christian Missionary Fellowship International (CMFI), a missionary movement that has planted churches in more than 120 nations on all continents. He believed in a life of simplicity and with the support and dedication of his wife and their seven children, his all—time, money, heart, and soul— was dedicated to spreading the Gospel. He carried out exploits for God through the making of disciples for Christ, planting of churches, building spiritual leaders according to the model of the Bible, and serving the body of Christ, especially as a teacher on prayer. Learn more and read exclusive excerpts at: https://ztfomum.org

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Relationship and Intimacy With God

RELATIONSHIP AND INTIMACY WITH GOD

OFF-SERIES

BOOK 20

ZACHARIAS TANEE FOMUM

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Copyright © 2023 by Zacharias Tanee Fomum

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Unless otherwise stated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible, the British Edition.

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CONTENTS

Preface

1. Building a relationship

The Lord Jesus and His disciples

2. Building intimacy with God

3. Maintaining intimacy with God

4. Protecting one’s intimacy with God

5. Growing in intimacy with God

6. Relationship with the leader

Practical examples

7. Costly intimacy with God

Your best belongs to God

Back Matters

Notes

PREFACE

The Lord Jesus handpicked twelve individuals, appointing them as apostles. His intention was twofold: for them to remain in His presence and to eventually be sent to spread His teachings (Mark 3:14). Initially, they were to learn from Him intimately, absorbing His life, before venturing out to preach that very life.

The book you're currently holding, Relationship and Intimacy with God, originated as a sermon delivered by Professor Zacharias Tanee Fomum to the saints in Yaoundé. At its core, the sermon revolves around relationships. It not only underscores the significance of our relationship with God, exploring how and why it's nurtured and preserved, but the author also imparts a personal narrative concerning human relationships. He touches briefly on the huddles of physical distance in human relationship building.

As you engage with this text, your perspective on Christian life may undergo a profound shift. You'll realize that God isn't seeking your deeds; rather, His enduring, heartfelt desire is to have a personal connection with none other than you – yes, you!

As this book reaches your hands, our prayer is that by the time you reach its final pages, you will have embarked on and will continue to cultivate a profound and lasting relationship with the Lord Jesus.

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BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP

The Lord Jesus and His disciples

THE PRIORITY IN BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP: UNION, INTIMACY, AND FUSION

The first priority in building relationships is union, intimacy and fusion.

He appointed twelve—designating them apostles—that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach (Mark 3:14).

He appointed twelve. What for? To be with Him. He appointed the twelve to be with Him. That is the first reason—to be with Him. He first sought friends and lovers. He appointed twelve to be with Him. He wanted relationship. He appointed the twelve that they might be with Him. He wanted intimacy. He appointed the twelve that they might be with Him. He wanted intimacy, He wanted friendship; He wanted lovers. He wanted intimacy; He wanted a relationship.

Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent (John 17:3).

Yes, And this is life eternal; that they might know thee the only true God (KJV). The word know as used in this passage is not theoretical; it is that they would experience Him. This is life eternal, that they might know Thee, that they might know through experience the only true God and that they might know Jesus Christ.

Relationship!

Relationship!!

Relationship!!!

So, when the Lord sought the twelve and appointed them, He sought, first of all, a relationship. He wanted lovers and He wanted intimacy.

Pray that God should drive this into your heart.

He appointed twelve that they might be with Him, that they might be with Him.

In intimacy, heart meets heart, heart melts into heart, heart fuses into heart.