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6–7 minutes

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Prayer

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Yahweh (God), I present myself before You—not just with words, but with my life. Cleanse me again if I’ve drifted. Renew my mind. Ignite the altar of my heart. Help me not only to come out from the world, but to stay set apart. Teach me how to live as a holy offering in the midst of darkness. In the name of Yeshua (Jesus) I pray, Amein.

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Introduction

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There comes a moment when Yahweh calls you out. Out of the cycles, out of the compromise, out of the false comfort zones. But being called out is not the end—it’s the beginning of a life fully set apart. Many start the journey with fire, but without continual surrender, that flame flickers. The question today isn’t Did you come out? It’s Have you stayed surrendered?

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Scripture Exploration

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Romans 12:1–2 (NRSV):

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“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship… Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds…”

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Leviticus 6:12–13 (NRSV):

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“The fire on the altar shall be kept burning… it shall not go out. Every morning the priest shall add wood…”

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1 Peter 2:9 (NRSV):

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“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation… called out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

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​​​​​​​​Deep Dive ​​

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Coming out is only the beginning.

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Yahweh has called many out of familiar sin, defiled relationships, and surface religion. But now, He is asking: Will you stay out? Will you stay lit?

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To live for Yahweh in a world that has normalized wickedness is to become the altar—daily, visible, and burning. Romans 12 doesn’t just ask for a prayer of surrender; it asks for your whole life to be placed on the altar.

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Relatable Scenario

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You’ve just left a toxic relationship, bad habit, or false belief system. You feel renewed. But then, Monday comes. Social media pulls. Culture presses. Friends question your choices. You’re no longer sure if you’re the problem—or the solution.

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And this is where the fire must be tended.
This is where set-apart living becomes daily worship, not just a moment of inspiration.

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Core Message

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Yahweh is calling His people not just to escape Egypt—but to live as priests in the wilderness. That means:

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• Feeding the fire with Scripture and obedience

• Guarding your altar from the world’s ash

• Not looking back at what you left

• Walking boldly in your royal priesthood

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Life Stories

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A sister once testified that after breaking free from a soul tie, she felt powerful. But a few weeks later, temptation knocked through a late-night message. She almost gave in—until she remembered her altar was not a one-time prayer, but a daily offering.

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She lit her candle, opened to Romans 12, and told the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), “Keep me burning.”

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That night, she didn’t fall.
She stayed lit.

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​Common Experiences

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Many believers find it easier to be “on fire” during revival services, church fasts, or right after deliverance. But once back in everyday routines—surrounded by noise, news, and negativity—it’s hard to maintain that same level of surrender. The crowd pulls. The flesh whispers. The world offers shortcuts. You're not alone in this tension.

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Everyday Challenges

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The world will always offer you a counterfeit altar—

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• A platform instead of a prayer closet

• A brand instead of a burden

• A cause instead of a covenant

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It’s easier to be visible than it is to be set apart. But Yahweh didn’t call you to blend in.
He called you to burn continually.

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Modern Connections​

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In an age of deconstruction, self-worship, and spiritual confusion, the greatest witness is a life that stays surrendered—not just posted about, but lived out when no one is watching.

Your obedience is your ministry.

Your altar is not content—it’s covenant.

 

Reflection and Application

 

• Is my life daily being offered to Yahweh—or do I only show up on Sunday?

• Where has the fire on my altar grown dim?

• What “wood” do I need to add back—prayer, Scripture, fasting, fellowship?

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Closing Prayer

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​​Father Yahweh, I don’t want to just come out of the world—I want to stay out, live holy, and stay ablaze for You. Let my body be a living sacrifice. Let my mind be renewed every day. Let my life reflect that I belong to You. May Your altar in me never go out. In the name of Yeshua (Jesus), Amein.

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Further Study:

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• Hebrews 13:15 – “Let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise…”

• Matthew 25:1–13 – The parable of the ten virgins and keeping oil in your lamp

• Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God…”

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Key Takeaway:

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"You weren’t just called out of darkness. You were called to stay lit in it."

 

Concluding Thoughts:

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The altar is not a stage.
The fire is not for show.
This week, live surrendered.
Stay burning.
Stay set apart.