THE RHEMA STRATEGY: 2026
THE EXPRESSION AND EMBODIMENT OF DIVINITY
MESSAGE BY: PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: MARK 12:18–44 & NUMBERS 20–21
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: ACTS 25:1–12 & PSALM 61–64
MEMORY VERSE: “For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell” — (COLOSSIANS 1:19)
I. BEYOND RELIGION: THE TOTALITY OF DEITY
As we stand on this first Saturday of March 2026, we must look past the religious veils that have often obscured the true identity of Jesus Christ. Many in the world—and even some in the Church—view Jesus merely as a “good man,” a “great teacher,” or a “highly honored prophet.” But the Word of God presents a far more staggering reality.
The Lord Jesus is the totality of divinity in flesh. He is the absolute embodiment of the Deity. When you look at Jesus, you aren’t looking at a “representation” of God; you are looking at God Himself manifest in a human body. Titus 2:13 describes Him with unmistakable clarity as “the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” He is not “part” of God; He is the fulness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9). Every attribute of the Father—His power, His love, His sovereignty—is encapsulated in the person of Jesus.
II. THE PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE
The Bible tells us in Colossians 2:3 that in Christ “are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” The Walking Wisdom:
Imagine the streets of Galilee, Nazareth, and Jerusalem two thousand years ago. When Jesus took His steps upon that dusty earth, it wasn’t just a man walking; it was Wisdom Personified.
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Every word He spoke was the articulation of divine knowledge.
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Every miracle He performed was the application of divine wisdom.
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To have met Jesus was to meet the Source of all that is known and all that is yet to be discovered.
When this understanding dawns on your spirit, it changes the way you approach life. You realize that to have Christ in you is to have the very Source of wisdom residing within your own spirit. You are no longer limited by human intellect because you are joined to the Person who created the universe.
III. THE SUPREMACY OF THE NAME
Understanding the divinity of Jesus is the key to unlocking the power of His Name. His Name is not a “magic charm”; it is a legal instrument that carries the full weight of His identity and authority.
The Revelatory Sequence:
In the Old Testament, God revealed Himself through many beautiful names:
Jehovah Rapha: The Lord our Healer.
Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord our Righteousness.
Jehovah Shalom: The Lord our Peace.
However, Psalm 138:2 says He has magnified His Word above all His names. Who is the Word? Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh. This is why Philippians 2:9–11 explains that God has highly exalted Him and given Him a Name that is above every name—so that at the Name of Jesus, every knee must bow.
The Three Realms of Authority:
The authority of Jesus’ Name is not restricted to the earth. It functions in three specific realms:
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Things in Heaven: The angelic hosts and celestial authorities.
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Things in Earth: The affairs of men, governments, and physical laws.
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Things Under the Earth: The demonic hierarchies and the kingdom of darkness.
When you pray in the Name of Jesus, you are functioning from the Great Throne. The Apostle John, in the Book of Revelation, saw the One seated on the throne of the Almighty—and it was the Lord Jesus. To use His Name is to invoke the power of the One who sits on the throne of the universe.
IV. COMPREHENSIVE Q&A: IDENTITY AND IDENTIFICATION
Q1: If Jesus is the Father, why did He pray to the Father while on earth?
Answer: While on earth, Jesus functioned as the “Son of Man”—the perfect pattern for humanity. He demonstrated how a man, in union with the Holy Spirit, relates to the Father. As John 14:9 says, “he that hath seen me hath seen the Father.” He was the Father revealed to the senses of men.
Q2: How does this knowledge affect my daily prayer life?
Answer: It removes “hit-or-miss” praying. When you know that Jesus is the express image of God’s person (Hebrews 1:3), you pray with boldness. You aren’t trying to “convince” a distant God; you are speaking in the Name of the One who has already purged your sins and sat down at the right hand of Majesty.
Q3: What does it mean to “function in His Name”?
Answer: It means you act as His legal representative on earth. Just as an ambassador speaks with the authority of their home country, you speak with the authority of Heaven. When you tell a sickness to leave or a situation to turn around in the Name of Jesus, the three realms must respond as if Jesus Himself were speaking.
V. REFLECTION & ADORATION SUITE
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
I decree that in this month of March, the revelation of the Great God Jesus Christ will flood your spirit! You will no longer walk in confusion or weakness. Because you are identified with the Embodiment of Wisdom, you will know exactly what to do in every situation. Doors will open at the mention of the Name you carry, and your life will be an expression of His glory!
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, I worship and adore You. You are the greatest, the all-powerful and sovereign Lord of heaven and earth. You are the Great God of Glory, the Savior of the world, and the King of eternity. You are gracious, glorious, faithful, and true. I live triumphantly in Your Name today, for You are my life, my light, and my all. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 2:9: The fulness of the Godhead dwells in Him bodily.
Hebrews 1:1-3: He is the express image of God’s person.
John 14:9: To see Jesus is to see the Father.
