Teaching summary
In this teaching, Pastors Leonard and Lori Rola emphasize the life-changing power of God’s Word under the new covenant of grace. They explain that transformation does not come through human effort, but through receiving the truth of our identity in Christ. As believers meditate on the Word, it acts like a surgeon, removing doubt, unbelief, and false thinking. This allows the spirit to become the ruling influence in life, leading to freedom, healing, and a deeper understanding of God’s love.
Bible verses referenced
Hebrews 4:12- "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
John 6:63- "It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life."
1 John 4:17- "Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world."
2 Corinthians 5:21- "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
Teaching notes
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Gratitude and Identity in Christ
- The Message “Just Like Him”
- The Word as a Living, Powerful Force
- The Flesh Profits Nothing
- The Word as a Spiritual Surgeon
- Ending the Dominance of the Sense Realm
- From Works to Revelation
- Testimony: Healing Through God’s Love
- The Power of Righteousness and Identity
- Closing Encouragement: Stay in the Word
Introduction: Gratitude and Identity in Christ
The message begins with Pastor Lenny and Pastor Lori expressing deep gratitude to their viewers and supporters. They acknowledge the encouragement, prayers, and financial gifts that sustain the ministry, emphasizing that God meets needs through people.
They also begin to affirm the identity of believers, referring to them as “blameless and holy ones.” This sets the tone for the message, which centers on who believers are in Christ rather than what they must do.
The Message “Just Like Him
Pastor Lenny introduces the central theme of the message: “Just like Him.” He outlines four key points from his previous teaching:
As He is
So are we
How does it take place
So we speak
This message is rooted in the truth of 1 John 4:17: "Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world."
He explains that many struggle to believe this truth because of legalism and a mindset focused on performance. People often feel they must work to become like Christ, rather than realizing they already are like Him through union with Him.
The Word as a Living, Powerful Force
Pastor Lori shares her personal experience of reading the Word and feeling as though it was alive and actively transforming her. She describes emotional encounters with Scripture, where revelation brought joy and big change.
This aligns with Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword…"
The Word is not just information—it is living, active, and transformative. It reaches deep into the human heart and brings real change from within.
The Flesh Profits Nothing
Pastor Lenny connects this teaching with Jesus’ words in John 6:63: "It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life."
He emphasizes that human effort, striving, and fleshly attempts to improve oneself produce no lasting spiritual benefit. True life comes from the Spirit, and the Word carries that life. This reinforces the idea that transformation is not achieved through effort but through receiving and believing God’s Word.
The Word as a Spiritual Surgeon
Using the imagery from Hebrews, Pastor Lenny describes the Word as a surgeon’s scalpel. It cuts away wrong beliefs, doubt, unbelief, and anything that contradicts the truth of who we are in Christ.
He reiterates Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is quick, and powerful… piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit…"
The Word operates with precision, identifying and removing what does not belong, while bringing clarity and truth to the believer’s identity.
Ending the Dominance of the Sense Realm
A major theme of the teaching is the contrast between the spirit and the senses. Pastor Lenny explains that unless the Word transforms us, our lives will be ruled by what we see, feel, and experience.
The Word ends “the dominance of the sense realm,” allowing the spirit to become the ruling influence in thoughts and intentions.
Again, this is grounded in Hebrews 4:12: "…and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
As believers continue in the Word, the influence of the senses diminishes, and spiritual truth becomes the foundation of life.
From Works to Revelation
Pastor Lori shares how she once tried to follow steps and formulas for healing and spiritual growth. She diligently followed instructions, believing that doing the right things would produce results.
However, this approach kept her focused on effort rather than on God. The turning point came when she stopped striving and began focusing on God’s love and the truth of His Word. This shift from works to revelation allowed transformation to take place.
Testimony: Healing Through God’s Love
One of the most powerful moments in the message is Pastor Lori’s testimony of healing. She recounts how, during a walk, the cards containing all her “steps” were blown away by the wind. What remained was a focus on God’s love.
She began meditating on truths like 2 Corinthians 5:21: "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
As she received the revelation that she was the righteousness of God and deeply loved, the Word began to work in her like a surgeon, cutting away doubt and unbelief.
Soon after, she was healed from an incurable disease. This testimony illustrates the central message: healing and transformation come not from striving, but from receiving the truth of God’s love and identity in Christ.
The Power of Righteousness and Identity
Pastor Lenny emphasizes that believers cannot become more righteous than they already are in Christ. Righteousness is not earned—it is given.
This truth, once revealed, changes everything. It removes guilt, shame, and condemnation, allowing believers to fully embrace their identity. He again ties this back to 1 John 4:17: "…because as he is, so are we in this world. "When believers truly understand this, their lives
begin to reflect that identity naturally.
Closing Encouragement: Stay in the Word
The message concludes with encouragement to continually read and meditate on the Word, especially the new covenant.
|Pastor Lenny and Pastor Lori recommend reading multiple translations to gain a deeper understanding, while still valuing the King James Version.
They emphasize that the Holy Spirit will use the Word to bring revelation, freedom, and healing. They remind listeners once more of the power of Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is quick, and powerful…"
We hope this article blessed you and helped you see the powerful role God’s Word plays in transforming your life. As you continue to read and meditate on the truth of who you are in Christ, allow the Word to do its work—cutting away doubt and revealing your true identity. Share this teaching with others so they, too, can experience the freedom, healing, and love found in Jesus.