06212026 BRO KEVIN MANN 10AM SUNDAY SCHOOL GBC

Video Outline 1. Introduction and Personal Testimony [00:56] Brother Kevin Mann introduces himself and explains the history behind his raspy voice. He shares his testimony of being saved at 18 from a life of drugs and rock and roll, emphasizing that losing his singing voice 35 years ago was a difficult but necessary trial God used to remove his self-adoration and bring him closer to the Word. 2. The "First Mention" Study Bible [06:38] He introduces a specialized King James Study Bible he helped produce, which bolds the first time a word appears in scripture (the "first mention" principle) and underlines words that only appear once. It also features blue lettering to indicate whenever God the Father is speaking, making conversations in the text easier to follow. 3. Biblical Numerics and "Nuggets" [11:54] John 3:16 [13:43]: He breaks down the verse's 25 words. The middle word is "Son," flanked by 12 words addressed to the lost ("For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten...") and 12 words for the saved ("...that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life"). To get to the saved side, one must go through the "Son." Psalm 119:105 [15:56]: He explains the numeric perfection in the Bible using multiples of 7 (the number of completion) and prime numbers, rejecting numerology as a counterfeit while affirming "Bible numerics" as divine design. 4. The Tabernacle Candlestick (Menorah) [20:25] Physical Structure [24:47]: He describes the candlestick made of pure beaten gold, featuring a central shaft and six branches (three on each side). Prophetic Math [25:29]: He breaks down the design elements (bowls, knops, and flowers). The branches hold 9 items each, and the shaft holds 12. The mathematical totals beautifully reflect the structure of the Bible: 39 items on one side (representing the 39 Old Testament books) and 27 on the other (representing the 27 New Testament books), totaling the 66 books of the Bible. 5. Dispensations and the "Night Light" [31:29] The 7 lamps represent the 7 divisions of the Bible, the 7 spirits of God, and 7 dispensations (Innocence, Conscience, Human Government, Law, Grace, Tribulation, and Millennium) [47:35]. The Church Age [43:33]: He notes from Leviticus 24 that the candlestick was not meant to burn 24/7, but only from evening to morning. This serves as a doctrinal picture: The Holy Ghost is the "night light" living within believers during the dark "nighttime" of the Church Age, lighting the way until the morning comes when the Son returns. Key Takeaways The Perfection of the KJV: The lesson strongly centers around the absolute preservation and perfection of the Authorized King James Version. It warns against altering or doubting the text, asserting that God preserved it exactly as He intended. Mathematical Proof of Divine Authorship: The specific instructions given to Moses for building the tabernacle's candlestick were a prophetic blueprint for the 66 books of the Bible. The precise numbers (7 for perfection, 9 for the Holy Ghost) validate the divine origin of the text. Purpose Through Suffering: Tragedy and physical loss are no respecters of persons. God may use devastating personal losses (like a singer losing his voice) to cure pride and push a believer deeper into the scriptures. The Role of the Holy Ghost Today: Believers are currently living in a dark era (the Church Age), but the Holy Ghost dwells within them as an internal source of illumination, just as the candlestick lit the tabernacle through the night until dawn. To see books written by Bro. Kevin Mann see: https://kevinmannbooks.com/ Bro. Kevin's work is also available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-M... We invite you to like this video and to subscribe to our channel. We invite you to visit us in person as well. ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE: https://pay.gbclorain.com/ LOCATION: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, 719 ROOT RD., LORAIN, OH 44052 WWW.GBCLORAIN.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GBCLORAIN PASTOR TONY MANNON