(Greek for to settle (hover, dwell))

“And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.”

Matthew 5:1, NKJV

When. When the Lord settles, He settles and remains among a people, a body—when He sees the crowds.

The Lord will approach and engage with His body only in Love; the Bread must be broken and given and known.

In the broken Bread, the knowledge and Word of God, the Blood of Jesus comes forth, the mercies and sanctification of the Father. We can draw near and sit with Him.

(Greek for in front of, directly opposite)

“Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury.”

Mark 12:41, NKJV

Where. Jesus is seated across from the sophistication. He sits knowing the bigger picture and how to simplify + break things down (kata) for us. Where He can reveal Himself and restore first love.

In all of the temple, He sat down and watched the treasury. The activity in the hidden and guarded place where our true values lay. He taught about the heart—who truly draws near to sit with Him.

Teaching comes under pastorship; always found within a body of people, tenderly explainly the Word of God—that is, piece by piece.