‘Increase.’
a) Proverbs 9:11; Luke 2:52. The years of our lives with Wisdom.
b) Genesis 30:30; Job 1:10; Deuteronomy 7:13. Through the Blessing of the Lord.
c) Isaiah 26:15. For the Glory of God.
d) Isaiah 51:2; Ezekiel 16:7; Zechariah 10:8. Comes from God.
e) Jeremiah 29:6. Population though family growth.
f) Daniel 12:4. Of Knowledge in the end times.
g) Acts 6:7. Of the Word of God.
h) Acts 16:5. In number for the Churches.
i) 2 Corinthians 10:15; Luke 17:5. Of Faith.
j) Deuteronomy 6:3. Mightily is the Promise of the Lord God.
k) Psalm 115:14. More and more from the Lord.
l) Proverbs 1:5. Learning if we are wise.
m) Isaiah 9:7. Of the Lord’s Government.
n) Isaiah 29:19. Of Joy in the Lord for meek people.
o) 2 Corinthians 9:10. The fruits of our Righteousness.
p) 1 Thessalonians 3:12. In Love.
(Through this QT I want to Increase)
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‘A Fruitful Mission Trip.’
Acts 16:11-15.
a) Acts 16:11. Begins with a direct and purposeful journey.
b) Acts 16:12. Focuses first on a leading city.
c) Acts 16:12. Needs at least three days of calm and prayerful preparation time after reaching the place.
d) Acts 16:13. Looks for local Believers.
e) Acts 16:14. God touches the hearts of local Believers and then their hearts can be open to the Mission team.
f) Acts 16:15. The door opens for-
1- Effective Ministry.
2- Baptism of converts.
3- Hospitality.
(Through this Second one I pray that all who are going will have A Fruitful Mission Trip)
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Chris.
Mission trips are controversial – especially the short term ones. Some Churches love them and some do not like them at all. Mission trips need to be prayerfully well prepared. After arriving at the Mission field there needs to be at least three days of prayerful and calm preparation for the immediate mission ahead.
