Derek Prince Legacy Radio International

Derek begins this week with a parable of how much God was willing to pay for mankind. “For God so loved the world” that He gave His only Son to die for us. He gave His treasure because He saw the immense value of the treasure He would be getting. He bought the entire field to gain the treasure that was hidden in it.

In concluding this week’s teaching, Derek discusses those who the Lord has set as under-shepherds to watch over His flock. The marks of the true shepherds are: they speak God’s Word, they set an example of faith to point people to Christ, and they keep watch over the souls of God’s people.

Going back to the Parable of the Sheepfold in John 10, Derek gives three distinctive marks of those sheep that belong to Jesus. They have entered into the sheepfold by the door—through Jesus’ death and resurrection—through His blood. They hear the voice of the shepherd and they follow Him. This speaks of a direct, personal relationship, and also speaks of obedience to the Lord.

Today Derek identifies the door of the sheepfold, who is Jesus, the only way to enter. Jesus made this clear in the parable, but then He also said that He was the shepherd. Derek takes this paradox, “How can He be both the door and the shepherd?” He reveals that Jesus as the door is Jesus crucified; whereas Jesus as the shepherd is Jesus resurrected.

This week Derek looks at the Parable of the Good Shepherd and His sheepfold. Jesus used this parable in revealing His relationship with His sheep—those who follow Him. Derek explains the identity of the various elements of this parable: namely, that of the shepherd, the sheep, the sheepfold, the doorkeeper, and the owner. See how this parable applies to you.

Finishing this week’s study, Derek reveals four results of bearing fruit in our lives. First, we will get our prayers answered; second, the Father is glorified thus proving we are Jesus’ disciples; third, we remain in God’s love and security; and fourth there is double joy—Jesus’ joy in us and our own joy in our relationship with Him.

One major way of taking care of vines is by pruning. In looking at this process of pruning, Derek emphasizes that the vines that are bearing fruit are the ones that are cut back. This is so they will produce more and better fruit. Pruning in a Christian’s life is not an indication of wrongdoing or punishment. In fact, it shows that God knows how to bring out the best in them.

How can we abide in the vine? Derek uses Jesus’ words to explain this concept. His words must remain in us and we must do what He says. Jesus said that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments. As we do this, He will come and make His abode or dwelling place in us.

In delving further into this picture of the vine and the branches, Derek shows us that God expects us, as the branches, to produce fruit. Every branch in us that does not bear fruit is pruned away. What kind of fruit is God looking for? First is the fruit of the Spirit, which makes up aspects of our character. The second type of fruit would be those whom we have won to the Lord through our lives.

In this week’s study, Derek will be taking a look at the Parable of the Vine and the Branches, which Jesus gave in John’s gospel. This parable concerns the disciples’ relationship with Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and with God the Father. Jesus expressed the need for the disciples to abide in Him, using a picture of a vine—with branches, sap, and a gardener—all elements relating to the three persons of the Godhead.

Derek begins this study in the first chapter of John looking at the person who is the Word, who was before time began, and who came into the world born as a man, Jesus, the Son of God. He was the very image of God, and came to show mankind what God is like—to reveal God as Father.

Derek Prince has been explaining with crystal clarity the simplicity and practicality of “God’s Plan for Your Money.” God wholeheartedly desires for us to have abundance in our lives. Listen and be encouraged to learn Scripture says you can have “All grace so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

Derek Prince has a remarkable way of making the principles of God easy to understand and apply. “God’s Plan for Your Money” is not complicated and it has a guaranteed rate of return. In today’s message you’ll hear Derek offer spiritual insight and great practical advice sprinkled with personal experiences.

Is our love for God real or just lip service? We can know the answer to that question by examining our giving. In other words, we must put our money where our mouth is. Giving also calls down God’s favor upon us in a special way—especially cheerful giving. “God loves a hilarious giver.”

The first gift we need to give to God is ourselves. We cannot offer God anything acceptable until we’ve offered our lives. Only then will our generosity, compassion and right giving establish enduring righteousness. By giving our time, talents and finances, we’re storing up treasure in heaven for all of eternity! Listen and discover how to develop a generous heart.

Things are set in motion by our giving. And the proportion we give determines the proportion we receive. As Jesus says, “Whatever measure you deal out to others, it will be dealt to you in return.” Today, in “God’s Plan for Your Money,” Derek will share how the spiritual key to right giving is grace.

Today you can discover how to systematically make the most of your money. By setting apart the first tenth of your income for God you are in a position to be blessed. In this teaching, Derek Prince does a masterful job of tracing the practice of tithing throughout the Bible. When you worship God by tithing, God can bring increase to your life.

Listen today as Derek Prince shares remarkable insight into “God’s Plan for Your Money.” You’ll discover how to see money as something holy. It’s a mistake to think of it as dirty or unworthy because it’s part of our lives. When we give of our finances, we please God.