Teaching summary
In this message, Pastor Leonard Rola teaches the significance of the Mount of Olives (Olivet) in the life of Jesus and how it represents a place of peace, anointing, renewal, and endurance. He explains that Jesus consistently returned to this place to receive from the Father before ministering. Believers are encouraged to follow this example by resting in God’s love, recognizing their anointing, and living from a place of spiritual union rather than effort. The message emphasizes grace, identity in Christ, and living in the miraculous through rest, not striving.
Bible verses referenced
Matthew 26:26-28- "And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."
John 12:49-50- "For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak."
John 5:19- "Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise."
Hebrews 12:2- "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 4:11- "Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief."
Matthew 6:33- "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Ephesians 1:3- "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ."
2 Peter 1:3- "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue."
Romans 8:11- "But if the Spirit of him that raised Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."
Ephesians 1:19-20- "And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places."
1 John 2:20- "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things."
1 John 2:27- "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."
Ephesians 3:20- "Now unto him that can do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us."
John 15:4- "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me."
2 Corinthians 5:17- "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
2 Corinthians 1:21- "Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God."
Teaching notes
Table of Contents
- Opening Prayer and Healing Declarations
- Communion and the New Covenant
- Understanding God’s Love Personally
- Introduction to Mount Olivet
- The Symbolism of the Olive Tree
- Jesus’ Dependence on the Father
- Jesus: Example For Us and Of Us
- Lesson 1: Stay in the Place of Rest
- Lesson 2: Stay Aware of Your Anointing
- Lesson 3: Stay in Regeneration and Union with Christ
- Closing Encouragement and Prayer
Opening Prayer and Healing Declarations
The message begins with a heartfelt prayer, emphasizing faith, healing, and the supernatural. Pastor Leonard declares healing over individuals and encourages believers to be free from guilt, shame, and condemnation so they can experience the miraculous. The importance of unity in the body of Christ is highlighted, reinforcing that believers are meant to support and uplift one another.
Communion and the New Covenant
Communion is presented as a reminder of what Jesus accomplished.
Matthew 26:26-28: "And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."
The teaching emphasizes that Jesus’ body was broken for wholeness and His blood established forgiveness. This act is deeply personal—He did it for each individual.
Understanding God’s Love Personally
Pastor Leonard shares personal testimony about feeling unlovable in the past, yet discovering that God’s love never changed. Through daily confessions, he became established in the truth that God loves him unconditionally and that he is righteous through faith in Jesus.
Introduction to Mount Olivet
The teaching shifts to the Mount of Olives, noting that Jesus frequently went there. It is emphasized that locations in Scripture carry meaning, and Olivet was a place Jesus returned to repeatedly before major moments in His ministry.
The Symbolism of the Olive Tree
The olive tree is explained as symbolic of:
- Peace and reconciliation
- The anointing (used for kings and priests)
- Renewal and regeneration
- Endurance and hope
The Mount of Olives represents a place where Jesus received peace, strength, and direction.
Jesus’ Dependence on the Father
Jesus operated entirely from what He received from the Father.
John 12:49-50- "For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak."
John 5:19- "Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise."
Everything Jesus did flowed from what He received in that place of communion.
Jesus: Example For Us and Of Us
A key question is introduced: Is Jesus an example for us or of us?
The teaching explains that if He is an example for us, then what He did is possible for us. Therefore, He is both an example for us and of us—showing what life looks like when fully dependent on God.
Lesson 1: Stay in the Place of Rest
Believers are instructed to return frequently to a place of rest.
Hebrews 4:11- "Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief."
Matthew 6:33- "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Ephesians 1:3- "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ."|
2 Peter 1:3- "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue."
The message stresses that striving and worry do not produce results—resting in God does.
Lesson 2: Stay Aware of Your Anointing
Believers are reminded that they are anointed.
Romans 8:11- "But if the Spirit of him that raised Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."
Ephesians 1:19-20- "And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places."
1 John 2:20- "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things."
1 John 2:27- "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you…"
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in believers.
Lesson 3: Stay in Regeneration and Union with Christ
Believers are encouraged to remain conscious of their union with Christ.
John 15:4- "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me."
2 Corinthians 5:17- "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."|
2 Corinthians 1:21- "Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God."
Fruit—such as healing, provision, and restoration—comes naturally from this union.
Closing Encouragement and Prayer
The message concludes by encouraging believers to renew their minds to these truths, reject false beliefs, and embrace their identity in Christ. A closing prayer asks for transformation through truth and a deeper understanding of God’s love and grace.
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