A Glorious Baptism!

‘A Glorious Baptism.’
Colossians 2:12.
a) We were buried with Christ when we were Baptised.
b) With Christ we were raised to New Life.
c) We trust the Mighty Power of God.
d) God raised Christ from the dead.
(Through this QT I find A Glorious Baptism)
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‘The Sin Offering.’
Exodus 29:10-14.
a) Exodus 29:10. The sin offering was to be a bull.
b) Exodus 29:10. This bull was to be brought in front of God’s tent of meeting.
c) Exodus 29:10. Aaron and his sons were to press their hands on the head of the bull. They were symbolically transferring their sins to the bull.
d) Exodus 29:11. They were to kill the bull before the Lord at the door of God’s tent of meeting. The animal gave its best to atone for the sins of the people.
e) Exodus 29:12. Moses was to take the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with his finger.
f) Exodus 29:12. Moses was to pour out all the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.
g) Exodus 29:13. Moses was to take all the fat that covers the innards, the cover of the liver, the two kidneys the fat that is on them, and burn them on the altar.
h) Exodus 29:14. There was a sin offering which was to be burnt with fire outside the camp. It was:-
1- The flesh of the bull.
2- The skin of the bull.
3- The dung of the bull.
(Through this Second one I understand much about The Sin Offering)
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Chris.
Our lives should be on the Altar for God if we know that our sins have already been dealt with at the Cross. Apostle Paul reminds us that, as True Believers, we are to give our lives to the Lord as living sacrifices. Let us respond joyfully and obediently to the Lord.

Write It Down!

‘Write It Down.’
a) Deuteronomy 6:9. The Commands of the Lord on the doorposts of our houses.
b) Exodus 34:1. The Ten Commandments in stone.
c) Exodus 34:27. The Word of the Covenant that God has made with us.
d) Numbers 17:12. Our name on our walking stick.
e) Joshua 18:4. A description of our Inheritance from the Lord.
f) Judges 8:14. All the names of the officials and elders of the town. (Pray for them)
g) Ecclesiastes 12:10. Write words of Truth correctly.
h) Isaiah 44:5. On our hand that we belong to the Lord.
i) Revelation 1:11; 2:1. Write in a book what we see and tell the Churches.
(This QT encourages me to Write It Down)
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‘Go Ahead And Possess It.’
a) Deuteronomy 11:10; 9:6 & 23. The land.
b) Deuteronomy 19:2. The city God gives to us.
c) Deuteronomy 25:19. Our Inheritance from God.
d) Obadiah 1:17. Our possessions.
(This Second one urges me to Go Ahead And Possess It)
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Chris.
The Ten Commandments were to be engraved on stone and not just written on paper. This teaches us how God sees it as very important they we obey Him because He really knows best for our lives. Obedience to God is not limited to hearing a voice, it is also very much reading and obeying the Word of God.

We Are Known By Our Talk!

‘We Are Known By Our Talk.’
Proverbs 26:20-25.
a) Proverbs 26:20. Where there is no whisperer contention dies down. We should not be whisperers.
b) Proverbs 26:21. A contentious person kindles strife. We should not be contentious or quarrelsome.
c) Proverbs 26:22. A whisperer of rumours can deeply affect in a negative way the hearts of their hearers.
d) Proverbs 26:23. Smooth words may hide a wicked heart. Eventually the wicked heart will be exposed.
e) Proverbs 26:24. The person who hates other people may disguise it by their talk but eventually it will be exposed.
f) Proverbs 26:25. There are people who have many evils in their hearts. These people may attempt to speak graciously but eventually their hearts will be exposed.
(This QT reminds me that I Am Known By My Talk)
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‘We Are To Consider Jesus.’
a) Hebrews 3:1. As Holy brothers and sisters who are partakers of a Heavenly Calling.
b) Acts 1:15. Holy brothers and sisters need to have Fellowship together and mutually consider Jesus in that Fellowship.
c) Hebrews 2:11. Because we are Sanctified by Christ He is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters.
d) Hebrews 3:12. As Brothers and Sisters in Christ we need to guard and take good care of our hearts and lives.
e) Hebrews 10:19. As Believing Brothers and Sisters we have confidence to enter the Holy Place by the Blood of Jesus.
f) Hebrews 13:22. Believing Brothers and Sisters need to receive the Word of God well.
g) Philippians 3:14. We are to press on in our Heavenly Calling.
h) John 17:3. Jesus is our Apostle, sent by the Heavenly Father because He Loves us.
i) Hebrews 2:17; 4:14; 7:26. Jesus is our Merciful and Faithful High Priest.
j) 2 Corinthians 9:13. We need to confess the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
(Through this Second one I know that I Am To Confess Jesus)
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Chris.
As believing Brothers and Sisters we have confidence to come to God. The reason that we have become believing Brothers and Sisters is because we have experienced the Grace of God as we heard the Message of Salvation. Through and by the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Christ we can receive the Gift of forgiveness of sins and Eternal Life. Thank God that we have confidence to come to Him.

Knowing Who Jesus Is!

‘Knowing Who Jesus Is.’
John 1:1-18.
a) John 1:1. He is God the Word.
b) John 1:2. He is God in the Beginning.
c) John 1:3. He is Creator.
d) John 1:4. His Life is the Light of people.
e) John 1:5. He is Light that overcomes all darkness.
f) John 1:6. He is the Sender of God’s Servants.
g) John 1:7. He is the Light for people to Believe in.
h) John 1:8. He is testified about as the Light.
i) John 1:9. He is the True Light to enlighten all people.
j) John 1:10. He is the Maker of the World.
k) John 1:11. He came to His Own Jewish people and they rejected Him. He was willing to be rejected.
l) John 1:12. He is the One for us to Receive.
m) John 1:12. He gives us the Right to be called God’s Children.
n) John 1:12. He enables us to Believe in His Name.
o) John 1:13. He gives us a new birth that is of God.
p) John 1:14. He is the Word Who became flesh.
q) John 1:14. He is the only begotten from the Father.
r) John 1:14. He is full of Grace and Truth.
s) John 1:15. He has the highest rank.
t) John 1:16. He gives us of His Fullness and Grace.
u) John 1:17. Grace and Truth are realised through Him.
v) John 1:18. He is the One Who explains Father God to us.
(This QT helps me to be Knowing Who Jesus Is)
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‘Living Letters.’
2 Corinthians 3:2-3.
a) The Corinthian Church itself was a letter of recommendation for Apostle Paul and his team.
b) The Corinthians themselves were a letter written in the hearts of Apostle Paul and his team.
c) Everyone could read this letter and see the good work of Apostle Paul and his team amongst the Corinthians.
d) Clearly the Corinthians were a letter from Christ showing the result of the ministry of Apostle Paul and his team amongst them.
e) The letter is not written with pen and ink.
f) The letter was written by the Holy Spirit on human hearts.
(Through this Second one I long to see more Living Letters)
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Chris.
Living letters should be far more obvious today than they are. Maybe in the Nations where people are persecuted for their Faith we can see living letters, but in most parts of the World there are no living letters. We find people in many Churches today only looking to God to meet their need or to heal them in some way. There is not much desire anymore to Glorify God and yet that is why we are created.

Servants Of The Gospel!

‘Servants Of The Gospel.’
Colossians 1:25-29.
a) Colossians 1:25. Are:-
1- Made by God.
2- Given stewardship of the Gospel by God.
3- A fulfilment of the Word of God and fulfil His Word by their Message.
b) Colossians 1:26. Serve to other people the revealed Mystery of the Gospel.
c) Colossians 1:27. Preach what God is pleased to make known.
d) Colossians 1:27. Bring people to the understanding of Christ in us – the Hope of Glory.
e) Colossians 1:28. With the goal of presenting every person perfect in Christ they:-
1- Proclaim Christ.
2- Admonish every person.
3- Teach every person in all Wisdom.
f) Colossians 1:29. Labour and serve according to The Lord’s Working which works in them.
(This QT reveals to me the purpose of the Servants Of The Gospel)
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‘Biblical Growth For The True Believer.’
Ephesians 4:13.
a) Attain the Unity of the Faith.
b) Attain the Knowledge of the Son of God.
c) Attain Biblical Maturity.
d) Attain greater Christ-likeness.
(Through this Second I find clearly Biblical Growth For The True Believer)
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Chris.
Biblical growth for the True Believer is emphasised right through the New Testament. Too often the emphasis in these days is on Church growth. If we emphasis Church growth we are grieving the heart of God because it means that we are more concerned about numbers of people than we are about the people themselves. We need to get back to the concept of Biblical growth for the True Believer and leave the Church growth part up to God.

Christ’s Amazing Work In The True Believer!

‘Christ’s Amazing Work In The True Believer.’
Colossians 2:9-11.
a) Colossians 2:9. In Christ dwells all the Fullness of the Godhead bodily.
b) Colossians 2:10. In Christ we are made full and complete.
c) Colossians 2:10. Christ is the Head of all principality and power.
d) Colossians 2:11. When we come to Christ we are circumcised but not with a physical procedure.
e) Colossians 2:11. Christ performed a spiritual circumcision.
f) Colossians 2:11. This is the cutting away of our sinful nature.
(Through this QT I find Christ’s Amazing Work In The True Believer and I thank God for it)
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‘A Goal Of Apostolic Prayer And Ministry.’
Galatians 4:19.
a) Caring for new Believers – the little children.
b) Praying for new Believers – travailing Prayer.
c) Target for new Believers – till Christ be formed in them.
(Through this Second I can clearly see what should be A Goal Of Apostolic Prayer And Ministry)
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Chris.
When we really come to Christ we are circumcised but not with a physical procedure. Christ cuts away our sinful nature. We are made new in Christ. This is an amazing fact and God’s Work in us. We still struggle with sin sometimes but it is no longer our nature to sin. We are made new in Christ and only the work of the Holy Spirit can achieve this as we respond by Faith to the Gospel of Christ. No gimmicks can save us – only the Gospel of Christ.

Do Not Tell Lies To Our Friends!

‘Do Not Tell Lies To Our Friends.’
Proverbs 26:18-19.
a) We are told in the Scriptures not to tell lies to anyone.
b) Just as damaging as a madman shooting a deadly weapon.
c) Is someone who tells lies to a friend.
d) Then says that they were only joking.
(This QT reminds me: Do Not Tell Lies To My Friends)
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‘Living As People Of The Light.’
Romans 13:11-14.
a) Romans 13:11. This is an urgent Message.
b) Romans 13:11. It is about Time and our Salvation. We:-
1- Should know how late it is.
2- Should know that time is running out.
3- Should know that our Salvation is nearer than when we first Believed.
c) Romans 13:12. The night is almost gone and the Day of Salvation will soon be here.
d) Romans 13:12. We should remove our dark deeds like dirty clothes.
e) Romans 13:12. We should put on the shining armour of correct living.
f) Romans 13:13. Because, as True Believers, we all belong to the day we should:-
1- Live decent lives for all people to see.
2- Not participate in the darkness of wild parties.
3- Not participate in drunkenness.
4- Not participate in sexual promiscuity.
5- Not participate in immoral living.
6- Not participate in quarrelling.
7- Not participate in jealousy.
g) Romans 13:14. We are to clothe ourselves with the Presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
h) Romans 13:14. We do not let ourselves to think about ways to indulge our evil desires.
(Through this Second one I know that I should be Living As A Person Of The Light)
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Chris.
We are not to participate in quarrelling. If we quarrel, in God’s sight, it is as serious as sexual sin. The Bible tells us not to go to bed angry, we need to resolve and deal with our conflicts and hearts quickly. If quarrelling is kept in our hearts it may develop into all kinds of other problems within and without.

Truly Wise Men!

‘Truly Wise Men.’
1 Chronicles 12:32.
a) Understand the times.
b) Know what to do.
c) Submit to Biblical Spiritual Leadership.
(This QT reveals to me Truly Wise Men)
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‘When The Lord Has Mercy On The City.’
Psalm 102:13-16.
a) Psalm 102:13. He arises and has Mercy on the City.
b) Psalm 102:13. He has pity on the City.
c) Psalm 102:13. He Promises to help the City.
d) Psalm 102:14. The City is very much loved by God’s People.
e) Psalm 102:15. Other Nations and National Leaders will see the Lord’s Work and tremble before Him.
f) Psalm 102:16. The Lord will rebuild the City.
g) Psalm 102:16. The Lord will appear in His Glory.
(Through this Second one I can find out what happens When The Lord Has Mercy On The City, it encourages me to Pray for Cities)
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Chris.
Truly wise people submit to Biblical Spiritual Leadership. Please note the qualification here – Biblical. In these days one of the things that people are offended and hurt by is Spiritual Leadership that is not Biblical. If we are truly wise we will be in the Church that has Biblical Spiritual Leadership.

Beware Do Not Be Spoiled!

‘Beware Do Not Be Spoiled.’
Colossians 2:8.
a) By Philosophy.
b) By vain deceit.
c) By traditions of men.
d) By the rudiments of the World system.
e) By those people who do not follow Christ.
(This QT is a good call to all True Believers: Beware Do Not Be Spoiled)
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‘The Merciful And Caring People.’
Matthew 5:7.
a) Will be Blessed.
b) Are Compassionate.
c) Are Caring People.
d) Will obtain Mercy.
e) Will be shown Mercy.
f) Will receive Compassion.
g) Will find themselves cared for.
(This Second one shows me God’s Heart for The Merciful And Caring People)
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Chris.
We should not be spoiled by the rudiments of the World system. The World system, as defined in the Scripture, is lust and pride. The World system is really the road to the pit for many people. This is why the Scripture clearly teaches True Believers that we should not love the World system. The World system ruins and spoils many people, even until today.

We Need To Mind Our Own Business!

‘We Need To Mind Our Own Business.’
Proverbs 26:17.
a) We grab a mad dog by the ears.
b) When we butt into a quarrel.
c) That is none of our own business.
(Through this QT I know that I Need To Mind My Own Business, especially when other people are quarrelling)
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‘The Heart Enquiring Of Jesus.’
John 3:2.
a) Is usually desperate. Nicodemus came to Jesus by night. It was impossible for him to come publicly in the daytime but he really wanted to come to Jesus.
b) Nicodemus honoured Jesus in his own understanding. He knew that Jesus was a Teacher that came from God.
c) Nicodemus knew that nobody could do the miracles that Jesus did unless God was with them.
(This QT reveals to me the pure motive and desire of Nicodemus: The Heart Enquiring Of Jesus)
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Chris.
I know that I need to mind my own business, especially when other people are quarrelling. If I have some senior position in family, job or Church over the people who are quarrelling then I have some authority to ask them to stop quarrelling. This is simply for their good, the family’s good, the social atmosphere of the workplace or the Spiritual Life of the Church. It is done because we have the position of authority. Regarding all other quarrels, we should leave those people who are quarrelling well alone.

The Freeing And Active Ministry Of Jesus Christ!

‘The Freeing And Active Ministry Of Jesus Christ.’
Luke 4:18.
a) He is Anointed to bring Good News to the poor people.
b) His is sent to heal broken hearted people.
c) He is sent to announce Release to the prisoners of war.
d) He is sent to give recovery of sight to the blind people. (This surely includes spiritually blind people too)
e) He is sent to send away free those people whom tyranny has crushed.
f) He is come to set burdened and battered people free.
(Through this QT I find and rejoice over The Freeing And Active Ministry Of Jesus Christ)
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Jesus Is The Good Shepherd.’
John 10:1-10.
a) John 10:1. There are thieves and robbers who sometimes come amongst the sheep who are not shepherds at all. We should be aware of these people.
b) John 10:2. The One Who enters by the door is the Shepherd of the sheep.
c) John 10:3. The True Shepherd:-
1- Has the gatekeeper open the gate for Him.
2- Has a voice which the sheep recognise.
3- Calls His Own sheep by their names.
4- Leads His Sheep out.
d) John 10:4. The True Shepherd:-
1- Goes before His Sheep.
2- Is followed by His Sheep.
3- Has a voice that is known by His Sheep.
e) John 10:5. These sheep:-
1- Will not follow a stranger.
2- Will run away from a stranger.
3- Do not know the voice of a stranger.
f) John 10:6. Jesus taught the people this parable of the shepherd and the sheep but they were slow to understand. (This shows the peoples’ spiritually blind condition)
g) John 10:7. Jesus again clearly told the people that He is the Door of the sheep.
h) John 10:8. There was no shepherd for the people prior to Jesus Christ Who is the Good Shepherd.
i) John 10:9. Jesus Christ is the Door:-
1- If anyone enters the door by Jesus Christ. (Believes and receives the Gospel)
2- They will find safety.
3- They will go in and out.
4- They will find pasture.
j) John 10:10. The thief comes only to:-
1- Steal.
2- Kill.
3- Destroy.
k) John 10:10. Jesus Christ has come to give us Abundant Life.
(Through this Second one I know and understand that Jesus Christ Is The Good Shepherd)
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Chris.
There is a thief and his purposes are only negative. The purposes of the thief are to steal, kill and destroy the sheep. This refers especially to New Believers, sheep that have just entered the sheepfold also it refers to young people and young adults in the Churches. People in the Churches need to understand clearly about Jesus Christ being the Good Shepherd and to follow Him.

Well Rooted True Believers!

‘Well Rooted True Believers.’
Colossians 2:6-7.
a) This applies to those people who have received Jesus Christ as Lord.
b) With the Lord Jesus Christ, in active union they are to:-
1- Walk.
2- Live.
3- Act.
c) Be rooted in the Lord Jesus Christ.
d) Be built up in the Lord Jesus Christ.
e) Be established in the Faith.
f) Keep on being taught and being teachable.
g) Abound in Thanksgiving to God.
(This QT gives me the desire to be a Well Rooted True Believer)
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‘Healing Ministry That Glorifies The Lord.’
Acts 3:1-16.
a) Acts 3:1. Is not arranged by man. Man’s heart is set on Worship, not on “healing”.
b) Acts 3:2. The man was:-
1- An unbeliever.
2- Paralysed from birth.
3- A beggar.
c) Acts 3:3. Asked for money, not healing, from Peter and John.
d) Acts 3:4. Peter and John wanted eye contact with this man.
e) Acts 3:5. The beggar obeyed Peter because he was expecting to receive money.
f) Acts 3:6. Peter said that they had no money. Peter wanted to give him what he had. Peter told him in the Name of Jesus Christ to walk.
g) Acts 3:7. Peter helped him and raised him up on his feet immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. (That was a Miracle)
h) Acts 3:8. The beggar:-
1- Leapt up.
2- Stood.
3- Began to walk.
4- Entered with Peter and John into the Temple. (To Worship)
5- Walking.
6- Leaping.
7- Praising God.
i) Acts 3:9. All the people at the Temple saw him walking and Praising God.
j) Acts 3:10. All the people at the Temple recognised him as the beggar who used to sit at the gate.
k) Acts 3:11. He held on to Peter and John as the people came running to see what had.
l) Acts 3:12-16. Peter used the opportunity to Preach the Gospel to the people wh were there.
(This Second one shows me Healing Ministry That Glorifies The Lord)
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Chris.
God loves all people in the World, even beggars. This beggar had no expectation apart from money from the Temple worshippers. God gave to Peter a Gift of Healing for this beggar and through this God was Glorified and the Gospel was Preached at the Jewish Temple. God loves all people everywhere, the only people that Jesus expressed anger towards were religious hypocrites. The Ministry of Healing was never intended by God to be used to plant a Church or to make a Church grow. The Ministry of Healing usually brings Salvation and Healing to the lost. It may also, through the Pastors, Elders and Leaders, be ministered privately to sick Believers.

We Should Not Be Lazy!

‘We Should Not Be Lazy.’
Proverbs 26:13-16.
a) Proverbs 26:13. The lazy person imagines difficulties and so does not do their work.
b) Proverbs 26:14. The lazy person turns over and over in bed like a door swinging to and fro.
c) Proverbs 26:15. The lazy person needs to be spoon fed.
d) Proverbs 26:16. The lazy person is proud and living in disillusion.
(This QT reminds me that I Should Not Be Lazy)
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‘When A Minister Changes Location.’
Deuteronomy 18:6-8.
a) Deuteronomy 18:6. This Minister has chosen the place that the Lord has chosen for them to go to.
b) Deuteronomy 18:7. After the Minister has moved he should be free to serve just like all the other Ministers in that location.
c) Deuteronomy 18:8. This Minister who moves location may be supported by the local Believers and by their family.
(This Second one reveals to me God’s Principles When A Minister Changes Location)
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Chris.
When a door is swinging to and fro it is actually quite disturbing to the people in the room where the door is doing that. Lazy people also disturb other people in that they do not get things done. They may talk, walk around, sit down, pray, laugh and make jokes but they do not get things done