Joseph of Arimathea

Arimathea is synonymous with Ramah. It speaks of:

1. an elevated place 
2. proper doctrine
3. accuracy of times

Titus 2:1
But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:

John 4:23 - NKJV

²³ But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.

Matthew 27:56-58
⁵⁷ Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. ⁵⁸ This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him.

Evening has come, the Day is spent and we must now focus on the Body of Christ.

Sound doctrine, delivered at the right time, and practiced faithfully brings transformation in the life of the believer.  

Movement from knowledge and belief to actual implementation of the Word of God is the demand for this season.

Joseph II

• Parents must raise children in the ways of God (Deut.6)
• Once you build what God has told you to build, it gives  you dominion.

Joseph

1. Joseph s/o Jacob,
2. Joseph the father of Jesus,
3. Joseph of Arimathea.

The church going forward is a unique church with attributes that enable it fulfill the purposes of God. 

1. Growth. Joseph means growth. Luke 2:52. Grow in spirit, soul and body.
2.  Joseph represents authentic prophetic capacity. Be able to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh, the baker and the pall bearer.
3. Joseph represents apostolic competence. The ability to bring the prophetic word into fulfillment. Joseph had a strategy to implement the Word in Egypt.
4. Joseph represents administration and governance. Formulation of relevant directives for smooth operations. 1 Corinthians 14:40
5. Joseph represents posterity and propagation of life. 
6. Joseph represents the heart of Christ. He represents purity, righteousness and holiness. This is the heart of Christ. It is a heart of forgiveness.