Amen - So Be It!

‘Amen – So Be It.’
a) Romans 16:24. The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with us all.
b) Deuteronomy 27:16. Cursed is the person who treats their father or mother with contempt.
c) Deuteronomy 27:19. Cursed is the person who perverts the justice due:-
1- The stranger.
2- The fatherless.
3- The widow.
d) Deuteronomy 27:24. Cursed is the person who attacks their neighbour secretly.
e) 1 Chronicles 16:36; Psalm 41:13; 106:48. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting.
f) Nehemiah 8:6; Luke 24:53. At times of Worship.
g) Psalm 72:19. Blessed be His glorious Name forever! And let the whole Earth be filled with His Glory.
h) Psalm 89:52. Blessed be the LORD forevermore!
i) Matthew 6:13. Do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours forever is the:-
1- Kingdom.
2- Power.
3- Glory.
j) Matthew 28:20. The Lord is with us always, even until the end of the age.
k) Mark 16:20. They went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs.
l) John 21:25. There are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the World itself could not contain the books that would be written.
m) Romans 1:25. The Creator is Blessed forever.
n) Romans 9:5. Christ came, Who is over all, the eternally Blessed God.
o) Romans 11:36. For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to Whom be Glory forever.
p) Romans 15:33. The God of Peace be with us all.
q) Romans 16:20. The God of Peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
r) Romans 16:27. To God, alone Wise, be Glory through Jesus Christ forever.
s) 2 Corinthians 1:20. All the Promises of God are in Christ for the Glory of God.
t) 2 Corinthians 13:14. With us all be the:-
1- Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2- Love of God.
3- Communion of the Holy Spirit.
u) Galatians 1:5; Philippians 4:20. To God be Glory forever and ever.
v) Ephesians 3:21. To Him be Glory in the Church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.
w) Ephesians 6:24. Grace [be] with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
x) 1 Timothy 1:17. Now to the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, to God Who alone is Wise, be Honour and Glory forever and ever.
y) 1 Timothy 6:16. Who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, Whom no man has seen or can see, to Whom be Honour and everlasting Power.
z) 2 Timothy 4:18. The Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly Kingdom. To Him be Glory forever and ever.
aa) Hebrews 13:21. Make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be Glory forever and ever.
bb) 1 Peter 4:11. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be Glorified through Jesus Christ, to Whom belong the Glory and the Dominion forever and ever.
cc) 1 John 5:21. Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
dd) Revelation 1:6. Jesus Christ has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be Glory and Dominion forever and ever.
ee) Revelation 1:18. I am He Who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore.
(This QT has me proclaiming Amen – So Be It)
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‘Good Maintenance Of Our Spiritual Life.’
a) Hebrews 3:12. Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God.
b) Hebrews 3:13. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called today, that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
c) Hebrews 3:14. We should hold our original confidence firm to the end.
d) Hebrews 3:15. We should not harden our hearts.
e) Revelation 2:10. We should be Faithful unto death, then we can receive the Crown of Life.
(This Second one encourages me to keep Good Maintenance Of My Spiritual through the Grace God gives to me every day)
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Chris.
We need to be made complete by the Lord so that we can do every good work that He has for us to do. If we are having and keeping bad attitudes in our hearts and yet trying to do the Lord’s work, we will have a very difficult time and also give a difficult time to other people.

No Self Exaltation!

‘No Self Exaltation.’
a) Proverbs 12:9. Through honouring ourselves even when we have nothing.
b) Proverbs 13:7. Through impractical and unreal finance.
c) Luke 14:11. Through the proud act of self exaltation.
(This QT reminds me strongly: No Self Exaltation)
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‘The Testimony Of God’s Word About Eternal Life.’
a) 1 John 5:11. God has given us Eternal Life and this is in His Son.
b) 1 John 5:12. The Person who has the Son of God has Eternal Life.
c) 1 John 5:13. If we Believe in the Name of the Son of God we should know that we have Eternal Life.
(Through this Second One I fully understand The Testimony Of God’s Word About Eternal Life)
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Chris.
The act of self exaltation is an extremely proud and wrong act. As True Believers we need to hate the pride that God also hates and live in humility before Him. The Bible also teaches us that exalting ourselves is not only pride but also foolishness.

The Lord Our Shepherd!

‘The Lord Our Shepherd.’
a) Isaiah 40:11. Gently and lovingly takes care of His sheep.
b) Jeremiah 31:10. Will gather and watch over His sheep.
c) Ezekiel 34:23. Looks after His sheep and takes good care of them.
d) John 10:1-2. Never startles His sheep.
e) John 10:3 & 14. Calls His Own sheep by name and leads them out.
f) John 10:4. Goes ahead of His Sheep.
g) John 10:9. Gives Salvation and Freedom to His sheep.
h) John 10:11 & 15. Is THE Good Shepherd Who gives His Life for the sheep.
i) John 10:16. Has many sheep.
j) 1 Peter 5:4. Is the Chief Shepherd.
k) Hebrews 13:20. Is the Great Shepherd of the sheep.
l) Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 26:31. Is the Shepherd that was struck down.
(This QT makes me love The Lord My Shepherd)
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‘The Certainty In Belonging To Jesus.’
John 10:28.
a) He gives Eternal Life to us.
b) We will never perish.
c) No one can steal us out of His Hand.
(This Second gives me Joy and Assurance in The Certainty Of Belonging To Jesus)
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Chris.
Jesus is THE Good Shepherd. We can rejoice in the fact that He is our Shepherd and He is committed to caring for us as such. Also He is the Chief Shepherd, giving a shining example to all under shepherds who are serving Him.

A Warm Greeting!

‘’A Warm Greeting.’
(aspazomai)
The meaning:
a) to salute one, greet, bid welcome, wish well to
b) to receive joyfully, welcome

a) Romans 16:22-23; 1 Corinthians 16:19-20; Philippians 4:21. Can be given in writing by letter.
b) Matthew 10:12. Should be given when we enter another person’s house.
c) Mark 9:15. Was given to Jesus Christ.
d) Acts 18:22; 21:7. Should be given by visiting ministers to the Church.
e) Acts 20:1. Should be given at times of farewell.
f) Acts 21:19. Should precede testimony.
g) 2 Corinthians 13:13. Should be given Church to Church.
h) Titus 3:15. Should be given to those people who love us in the Faith.
i) 1 Peter 5:14. Should be given to one another in the Church.
(Through this QT I understand the significance of A Warm Greeting)
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‘Relating To The Holy Spirit.’
a) Ephesians 4:30. We should not grieve Him.
b) Romans 8:8-10. He gives us Life.
c) Ephesians 4:22-27. Can only take place if we live as God wants us to live.
d) 1 Corinthians 1:29-31. Takes place as we Glory in the Lord.
e) Galatians 4:6-7. We can do because we are God’s Children.
(Through this Second one I desire to be Relating To The Holy Spirit well)
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Chris.
Relating to the Holy Spirit is a phrase we do not often hear in the Church but it is taught as a reality in the Word of God. True Believers believe in the Trinity of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As such we should be able to relate well to each member of the Godhead.

Prudence And Insight!

‘Prudence And Insight.’
a) Proverbs 12:8. May cause a person to be praised if they have them.
b) 1 Samuel 25:3. Abigail was a woman who had these talents.
c) 1 Chronicles 22:12; 2 Chronicles 2:12. National Leaders need them.
d) 1 Chronicles 26:14. Counsellors need them.
e) 2 Chronicles 30:22. God’s Ministers need them.
f) Nehemiah 8:8. We need them so that we can understand the Bible well.
g) Psalm 119:110. Those people who obey the Lord have them.
h) Proverbs 13:15. Having them brings favour into our lives.
i) Proverbs 16:22. They are a fountain of life for those people who have them.
j) Proverbs 19:11. If we have them we will be slow to anger.
(This QT makes me long for Prudence And Insight)
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‘We Have An Eternal Home.’
a) 1 Corinthians 2:9. We know nothing of it yet.
b) John 14:1-3. It is being prepared for us by Jesus.
c) Revelation 21:1-7. It will be a place of:-
1- Joy.
2- Life.
3- Health.
4- God’s Presence
d) Revelation 21:18 – 22:1. It is a beautiful place.
e) Revelation 22:3. It is a place where there is no curse.
f) Revelation 19:6; 5:11-14; Isaiah 6:3. It will be a place of Worship.
g) John 3:16. We can go there if we Believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour.
(Through this Second one I am so grateful to God that I Have An Eternal Home)
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Chris.
The most important thing to treasure for every True Believer should be God’s Presence. We should value and treasure God’s Presence in our everyday life and ministry. We should value and treasure God’s Presence in our family. We should be grateful for God’s everlasting Presence in Eternity.

Respond Well!

‘Respond Well.’
a) Hebrews 12:15; 4:16. To the Grace of God, then we shall not be bitter.
b) Hebrews 4:2. In Faith to the Promises of God.
c) Hebrews 4:7. Today, if we know the Lord is speaking to our heart about it.
d) Hebrews 4:11. With diligence to enter our rest in God.
e) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. To grievous difficulties we may go through for Christ’s sake.
(This QT reminds me to Respond Well)
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‘Great Is The Lord’s Faithfulness.’
Lamentations 3:22-23.
a) His Loving Kindnesses never cease.
b) His Compassions never fail.
c) His Compassions are new every morning.
(This Second one calls me to proclaim: Great Is The Lord’s Faithfulness)
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Chris.
Bitterness is something that the Lord wants us to be free from and to keep free from. Bitterness never helps anyone - in fact it can break up marriages, break up churches and cause severe physical and emotional sickness. Let us keep free from Bitterness by the Grace of God.

Timothy!

‘Timothy.’
a) Romans 16:21. Was Apostle Paul’s fellow worker.
b) Acts 16:1. Came from a multi ethnic family.
c) Acts 19:22. He served Apostle Paul.
d) 1 Corinthians 4:17. Was Apostle Paul’s spiritual son.
e) 1 Corinthians 16:10. Was doing the Lord’s Work.
f) 2 Corinthians 1:19. Was a Preacher.
g) Philippians 1:1. Was a bond servant of Jesus Christ.
h) 1 Thessalonians 3:2. He was:-
1-A brother in the Lord.
2-A worker in the Gospel of Christ.
3-Able to strengthen and encourage people in their Faith.
i) 1 Thessalonians 3:6. Was a bringer of Good News.
j) 1 Timothy 1:18. Was to fight the good fight of Faith.
(This QT encourages and blesses me as I ponder on the Life and Ministry of Timothy)
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‘Wonderful Love.’
a) Proverbs 10:12; 17:9. Covers all transgressions.
b) 1 Corinthians 13:4. Is:-
1- Patient.
2- Kind.
3- Not jealous.
c) 1 Corinthians 13:4. Does not brag.
d) 1 Corinthians 13:4. Is not arrogant.
e) 1 Corinthians 13:5. Does not act unbecomingly.
f) 1 Corinthians 13:5. Does not seek its own.
g) 1 Corinthians 13:5. Does not seek its own.
h) 1 Corinthians 13:5. Is not provoked.
i) 1 Corinthians 13:5. Does not take into account a wrong suffered.
j) 1 Corinthians 13:6. Does not rejoice in unrighteousness.
k) 1 Corinthians 13:6. Rejoices with the Truth.
l) 1 Corinthians 13:7. It:-
1- Bears all things.
2- Believes all things.
3- Hopes all things.
4- Endures all things.
(This Second one shows me Wonderful Love)
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Chris.
Love is not selfish – it does not seek its own. A loving person will be a generous person even though they do not have much because Love does not seek its own. When people only look after themselves and do not consider other people, although they may talk about Love – they do not know it or do it.

A Good Or An Evil Person!

‘A Good Or An Evil Person.’
Proverbs 12:2-7.
a) Proverbs 12:2. A good person will obtain favour from the Lord.
b) Proverbs 12:2. The Lord will condemn a person who devises evil.
c) Proverbs 12:3. An evil person will not be established by their wickedness.
d) Proverbs 12:3. The root of the good and Righteous person will not be removed.
e) Proverbs 12:4. A good and virtuous wife is the crown of her husband.
f) Proverbs 12:4. The evil wife who shames her husband is like rottenness in his bones.
g) Proverbs 12:5. The thoughts of the good and Righteous person are right.
h) Proverbs 12:5. The counsels of the wicked and evil person are deceitful.
i) Proverbs 12:6. The words of the wicked and evil people lie in wait for blood.
j) Proverbs 12:6. The mouth of the upright and good person will deliver him.
k) Proverbs 12:7. The wicked and evil person will be overthrown and will be no more.
l) Proverbs 12:7. The house of the good and Righteous person will stand.
(This QT shows me about the life of A Good Or An Evil Person)
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‘The World System.’
1 John 2:15-17.
a) 1 John 2:15. We are not to love the World system or the things in it.
b) 1 John 2:15. If anyone loves the World system the Love of the Father God is not in them.
c) 1 John 2:16. The World system defined:-
1- Lust of the flesh.
2- Lust of the eyes.
3- Pride of life.
d) 1 John 2:16. These things are not from our Heavenly Father – they are from the World system.
e) 1 John 2:17. The World system and its lusts are passing away.
f) 1 John 2:17. The person who does the Will of God lives forever.
(This Second one reminds me to do the Will of God rather than exist in the World System)
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Chris.
God’s Word is a clear guideline for our lives. We find in it how we can come to God. We find in it how to live the right kind of life as a Believer in Jesus Christ. We find in it the way to live in victory over the World system. Let us treasure and love God’s Word.

The Real Lordship Of Jesus Over Our Lives!

‘The Real Lordship Of Jesus Over Our Lives.’
Matthew 7:21-27.
a) Matthew 7:21. Is not simply calling Jesus Lord out of our mouths.
b) Matthew 7:21. It means doing the Will of the Heavenly Father.
c) Matthew 7:22. Many people will claim to have been used in Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
d) Matthew 7:23. Jesus Christ will say to them:-
1-I never knew you.
2-Depart from me.
3-You practise lawlessness.
e) Matthew 7:24. We need to hear the Words of Jesus and act on them. Then we will be as wise people who build our houses on rocks.
f) Matthew 7:25. Inclement weather is not going to cause our house to fall down.
g) Matthew 7:26. If we refuse to act upon the Words of Jesus we are like foolish people who build their houses on sand.
h) Matthew 7:27. Inclement weather causes the house to collapse in a big way.
(This QT teaches me that The Real Lordship Of Jesus Over My Life means that I do the Will of my Heavenly Father and act on the Words that Jesus speaks to me from His Word)
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‘Renewal Of Our Thinking Mind.’
a) Romans 12:2. Brings Transformation to our lives.
b) Ephesians 4:22-24. Enables us to live a new life in Christ.
c) Titus 3:5. Is a part of the Salvation process.
(Through this Second one I find the importance of Renewal Of My Thinking Mind is so important, exclusively in the Biblical sense, which is the Work of the Holy Spirit)
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Chris.
Through the Word of God and the Holy Spirit every True Believer needs Renewal of the Thinking Mind. This cannot be done in a worldly way, nor is it the power of positive thinking, it is the Sovereign work of God’s Grace as we expose ourselves to the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.

The God Of Peace-2!

‘The God Of Peace.’
a) Romans 16:20. Shall soon crush Satan under our feet.
b) 2 Chronicles 20:30. Gives rest on all sides.
c) Isaiah 9:6. Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace.
d) Romans 1:7. Peace from God.
e) Romans 14:17. God’s Kingdom is a Kingdom of Peace.
f) Romans 15:13. God can fill us with Peace.
g) Romans 15:33; 2 Corinthians 13:11. Will be with us all.
h) 1 Corinthians 14:33. God is a God of Peace in the Church.
(Through this QT I revere The God Of Peace)
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‘Enter The Narrow Gate And Live.’
Matthew 7:13-14.
a) Although the gateway to God and the New Life in Christ is narrow – we can all still get in.
b) The gate and way that leads to destruction is very broad.
c) There are many people who are on the broad way.
d) The narrow gate and the narrow way lead to Life, but there are few people who find it.
(This Second one firstly makes me thankful to God that I have been privileged to Enter The Narrow Gate And Live. Secondly, why are we so infatuated with numbers? True Believers will always be a minority on the Earth)
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Chris.
The God of Peace definitely desires to be with all True Believers. If we do not experience or know Him then that is our loss. If we Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour and confess Him as such, we will come to the realisation that the God of Peace is with us.

Instruction And Discipline!

‘Instruction And Discipline.’
a) Proverbs 12:1. If we love them it means that we also love Knowledge.
b) Exodus 12:1; 14:1. The Lord gave Instruction to Moses and Aaron.
c) Exodus 16:4. God may test us to see if we will walk in them.
d) Exodus 18:20. We need to be taught them.
e) Exodus 20:1; Leviticus 12:1. They are the Gift of God.
f) Exodus 23:13. We are to pay close attention to them.
g) Exodus 24:4; 34:27. It may help us to write them down.
h) Exodus 24:8. The Lord makes them in Covenant with us.
i) Exodus 39:42. We are to follow all of them that are from the Lord.
j) Leviticus 11:47. Help us to know what is clean and unclean.
k) Leviticus 19:2. Call us to Holiness.
l) Deuteronomy 5:32; 2 Chronicles 29:15. From the Lord need to be followed in every detail.
m) Deuteronomy 8:5. Come from the Lord to us as from a Loving Father.
n) Deuteronomy 29:29; Joshua 1:7; Psalm 119:109. Are given to us by the Lord that we may be accountable to Him and obey them.
o) Deuteronomy 30:1; Psalm 40:8. From the Lord are to be taken into our heart.
p) Deuteronomy 32:47. Are our life.
q) 1 Chronicles 15:22. May even be given in song.
r) Job 5:17. Should not be despised.
s) Job 33:19. Sometimes comes with pain on a sickbed.
t) Psalm 19:7. From the Lord are perfect and revive our soul.
u) Psalm 94:12. May cause us to be Blessed.
v) Psalm 119:1. From the Lord are followed by Joyful people of integrity.
w) Psalm 119:18. Contain wonderful Truths.
x) Psalm 119:44. Should be consistently obeyed.
y) Psalm 119:61. If we are firmly anchored to them we will not be dragged into sin.
z) Psalm 119:72. Are very valuable.
aa) Psalm 119:75. Are something we need.
bb) Psalm 119:142. From the Lord are perfectly True.
cc) Psalm 119:165. If we love them we will have great Peace and we will not stumble.
dd) Proverbs 1:7. Are despised by fools.
ee) Proverbs 13:18. If we neglect them poverty and disgrace may come to us.
ff) Proverbs 19:20. Accepting them gives us Wisdom for the rest of our days.
gg) Acts 1:2. May be given to us through the Holy Spirit.
hh) Ephesians 6:4. Are to be given in a loving way by fathers to their children.
ii) 1 Thessalonians 5:12; Titus 1:9. Should be given to us by our spiritual Leaders.
jj) Hebrews 12:5-7. From the Lord should not be regarded lightly.
kk) Revelation 3:19. Are signs of the Lord’s Love.
(This QT helps me to esteem Instruction And Discipline)
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‘Seek First God’s Kingdom.’
Matthew 6:19-33.
a) Matthew 6:19. We should not store up treasures for ourselves.
b) Matthew 6:20. We should make a store for ourselves in Heaven.
c) Matthew 6:21. Where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.
d) Matthew 6:22. We need true eyes and fullness of Light.
e) Matthew 6:23. Get rid of our evil eyes and darkness.
f) Matthew 6:24. We cannot serve God and wealth.
g) Matthew 6:25. Do not worry about our:-
1- Life.
2- Food.
3- Drink.
4- Clothing.
h) Matthew 6:26. Consider God’s Ways with the birds.
i) Matthew 6:27. Worry will not help us.
j) Matthew 6:28-29. Consider the flowers of the field.
k) Matthew 6:30. We need to be challenged as to our Faith.
l) Matthew 6:31. We need to forsake worry.
m) Matthew 6:32. Our Heavenly Father knows all of our needs.
n) Matthew 6:33. We should seek first God’s Kingdom and His Righteousness.
(Through this Second one I am encouraged to Seek First God’s Kingdom)
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Chris.
We cannot serve God and wealth. This is a very clear statement made by our Lord Jesus Christ. If He truly is our Lord then we need to take heed to His Words. God has promised to meet our needs and if we live a humble and stable life as a Bible Believing Christian, following the revealed Will of God, then we should also be able to trust God in material matters too.

Divorce!

‘Divorce.’
a) Matthew 5:32; Mark 10:11; Luke 16:18. Is something that Jesus really discouraged.
b) Matthew 19:9. Jesus only permitted in the case of marital unfaithfulness.
c) 1 Corinthians 7:10-13. Apostle Paul taught against it.
d) Leviticus 21:7 & 14; Ezekiel 44:22. A minister should not marry a divorced woman.
e) Leviticus 22:13. If a minister’s daughter is divorced she should go back to her parents and be cared for by them.
f) Malachi 2:16. Is hated by God.
g) Matthew 19:8. Is a decision made out of a hard heart.
(Through this QT I can see what a painful and messy business Divorce is. May God help and heal people who go through this experience)
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‘Love And Pray.’
Matthew 5:43-44.
a) Leviticus 19:18. Love our neighbours.
b) Luke 6:27; Romans 12:20. Love our enemies.
c) Luke 23:34. Pray for the people who persecute us.
(Through this Second one, Love And Pray, I realise the Lord’s intention for me to have and to keep the correct attitude at all times)
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Chris.
In these days I meet many divorced women in the Churches. Some of them have happily remarried, some of them remarried into another difficult marriage and others remain single. Of this I am sure that the Church should be caring for these women as a specific ministry that is really going to help them until they can stand in a good further marriage.

Caution For Obedient People!

‘’Caution For Obedient People.’’
Romans 16:19.
a) Romans 1:8. They had a reputation for obedience.
b) Apostle Paul was rejoicing over them.
c) Matthew 10:16. They were to be wise in what was good.
d) They were to be innocent in what was evil.
(This QT reveals to me a word of Caution For Obedient People)
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‘’Brothers - Keep Free.’’
Matthew 5:27-28.
a) Jesus is talking about marital infidelity.
b) Your heart can be corrupted by lust even quicker than your body.
c) The way in which we look at the opposite sex with our eyes is very important. It should not be in lust.
(Through this Second one I am exhorted and I share with my Brothers – Keep Free)
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Chris.
Reputation is a thing we should guard. The Bible tells us in several places that a good reputation is important. There are times when gossips attempt to destroy the reputation of someone they do not like, this even happens sometimes in churches, God knows all things and He can vindicate the innocent people in such circumstances. Let us maintain a good reputation.

The Righteous, The Wise And The Wicked People!

‘The Righteous, The Wise And The Wicked People.’
Proverbs 11:30-31.
a) The Righteous People produce a tree of Life as their fruit.
b) The Wise People win souls to the Lord.
c) The Righteous People will be rewarded on the Earth.
d) The wicked people and sinners will also receive their reward.
(Through this QT I can see God’s Word is clearly spoken to The Righteous, The Wise And The Wicked People)
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‘Calm Down And Let It Go.’
Matthew 5:21-22.
a) Jesus confirmed that we should not murder and that those people who murder should be judged by law.
b) Jesus also says that if we are angry with our brother without a cause we shall be judged. (This is Divine Judgment)
c) Jesus said that whoever verbally abused his brother would be tried by the Jewish legal council.
d) If we call other people fools – we are in danger of Hell.
(This strong Teaching of Jesus Christ reminds me through this Second one that I am not to keep negative things about other people in my heart at all, but rather, I should Calm Down And Let It Go)
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Chris.
It is our choice, are we going to fellowship with Wise People or with wicked people? Fate does not determine this – we are free to choose right friends and relationships. Fellowship is an important part of our lives- let us choose the right way to do it.

Do Not Take Disobedience To God Lightly!

Do Not Take Disobedience To God Lightly.’
a) Hebrews 10:28. Proven disobedience to the Word of God for Jewish people meant that they were shown no mercy and executed.
b) Deuteronomy 13:8. When meeting with people in disobedience to God. We should not:-
1- Be influenced by them.
2- Listen to their reasoning.
3- Deuteronomy 19:13. Have pity on them.
4- Feel sorry for them.
5- Protect them.
c) Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15. There had to be more than one witness for any punishment to be given. A witness was a witness and not a gossip.
(This QT warns me: Do Not Take Disobedience To God Lightly)
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‘Let Our Lights Shine.’
Matthew 5:14-16.
a) Matthew 5:14. We are lights for the World – like cities on a hill.
b) Matthew 5:15. We never hide a light but put it on a lamp stand.
c) Matthew 5:15. We are supposed to be light first to everyone in the house. (Those people who are closest to us)
d) Matthew 5:16. Our lights shine through our good works that Glorify God.
(Through this Second one I want to Let My Light Shine)
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Chris.
We are lights for the World, like cities on a hill. If we a travelling in a vehicle across a plain at night and there is a hill in the distance, if there are any cities on that hill they can be clearly seen by a glow of light, even at a distance! This is how our lives should be as True Believers. We are supposed to be like cities on a hill at night time.

Church Troublemakers!

‘Church Troublemakers.’
Romans 16:17-18.
a) The Church urgently needs to keep their eyes on these people.
b) They cause people to be against each other.
c) They upset other peoples’ Faith.
d) They are against True Teaching of God’s Word.
e) The Church generally should stay away from them and let leadership handle them.
f) They are not serving the Lord Jesus Christ.
g) They are only serving themselves.
h) They use smooth and flattering speech.
i) They deceive the minds of innocent people.
(This QT helps me to discern Church Troublemakers)
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‘Compassion Is For Now.’
a) Hebrews 13:3. The people in prison and the suffering people need to be remembered by the Church.
b) 1 Thessalonians 5:11. We are to encourage each other and build one another up.
c) Psalm 95:7. God takes care of us, we are to listen to Him and follow His example.
(This Second one reminds me that Compassion Is For Now)
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Chris.
The people in prison and suffering people are people that God exhorts the Church to help. Other religions and secular societies are often more ready to help the prisoner and the sufferer than the Church is. Let us consider the Words of Jesus about needy people and be challenged by them.

Do Not Bring Trouble!

‘Do Not Bring Trouble.’
a) Proverbs 11:29. To our own house, we will inherit only the wind if we do.
b) Genesis 34:30. By causing our house to have a bad reputation.
c) Joshua 7:24-25. On our own people, if we do, God permits us to be severely punished.
d) Habakkuk 2:9-10. Through evil gain, if we do we will face calamity.
(Through this QT I am clearly warned: Do Not Bring Trouble)
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‘For The Lord Gives.’
a) Proverbs 2:6. He Gives:-
1- Wisdom.
2- Knowledge.
3- Understanding.
b) Proverbs 3:26. Confidence.
c) Psalm 119:98. His Commandments to make us Wise.
d) 1 Timothy 4:14. Spiritual Gifts.
e) Psalm 92:12. A flourishing life to the Righteous person.
f) 2 Corinthians 5:17. New Creation Life.
g) Titus 3:5. He Gives:-
1- Mercy.
2- The Washing of Regeneration.
3- Renewing by the Holy Spirit.
(For The Lord Gives! I thank God for everything He Gives me)
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Chris.
Spiritual Gifts are God’s Gifts to us. They can be desired, Paul tells us in Corinthians, that God will be Glorified in the Church. God is the distributor of the Gifts and it is the Holy Spirit within us that brings those Gifts into operation. Spiritual Gifts do not make us “special” – rather God is special and should be Glorified through their use. If “spiritual gifts” are being misused, this is not the Holy Spirit but fleshly and maybe demonic.

Trust In The Lord!

‘Trust In The Lord.’
a) John 10:10. He gives Life in abundance.
b) John 14:6. He is:-
1- The Way.
2- The Truth.
3- The Life.
4- The only and exclusive access to Father God.
c) John 5:39. The Scriptures speak about Him.
d) Matthew 4:4. We need every Word that He speaks.
(This QT reminds me to Trust In The Lord)
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‘There Is No True Gain.’
a) Luke 9:25. If we are eternally lost.
b) Luke 12:15. Watch out and guard yourselves from every kind of greed; because your true life is not made up of the things you own, no matter how rich you may be.
c) Luke 12:20-21. In storing things up for ourselves.
d) Proverbs 3:13-18. Without Wisdom.
e) Ephesians 5:15-16. Without being careful how we live and making the most of our time on the Earth.
f) James 4:13-14. If we are planning selfishly.
(Through this Second one I understand the tragedy when There Is No True Gain)
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Chris.
Some people are hoarders, storing up things for themselves. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, it can be fear of having nothing. God’s perfect Love can take that fear away. Secondly, it can be the result of a period of enforced poverty like wartime. God wants to heal us from that. Thirdly, it may be greed. God wants to set us free from that. Fourthly, it may be as a result of mental sickness. God wants to help us get out of the pattern. Let us not be hoarders.

Greetings!

‘Greetings.’
Romans 16:13-16.
a) Romans 16:13-15. Greetings from the man of God.
b) Romans 16:16. The Body of Christ should greet each other.
c) Romans 16:16. The Churches as a Body of Christ should greet other Churches too.
(Through this QT I realise the simple significance of Greetings)
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‘Whatever We Sow We Will Reap.’
a) Galatians 6:7-8; Matthew 4:4. It is a clear and unavoidable Truth of Scripture, either to the flesh or too the Holy Spirit.
b) Job 4:8. If we sow iniquity and trouble we reap the same.
c) Galatians 5:19-23. The principle repeated.
d) Hosea 10:12. The way to sow Righteousness for ourselves.
e) Luke 12:15. We must beware of covetousness.
f) Ecclesiastes 2:17-23. We do not work just for ourselves.
(This Second one clearly reminds me that Whatever I Sow I Will Reap)
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Chris
The Body of Christ should greet each other. Fellowship in Church is very important. Good Fellowship can start with simple but genuine greetings. When Church fails to greet each other and also fails to greet newcomers – then Church fails.

Flourishing!

‘Flourishing.’
a) Proverbs 11:28; Psalm 72:7; 92:12. The Righteous people will be.
b) Psalms 72:16. The people of the City will be.
c) Psalm 92:13. The people planted in the House of the Lord will be.
d) Proverbs 14:11. The homes of upright people will be.
e) Isaiah 66:14. When our hearts rejoice our bodies will be.
f) Ezekiel 17:24. God makes the dry tree.
g) Zechariah 9:17. Grain shall make the young men.
(Through this QT I desire to be Flourishing for God’s Glory)
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‘How Elders Should Serve.’
1 Peter 5:1-2.
a) Tend the flock of God that is in their charge.
b) Exercise oversight willingly.
c) Serve as God would have them do it.
d) With eager motive and not financial motive.
e) 2 Peter 1:13-15. With lasting influence in a positive way.
(This Second reminds me How Elders Should Serve)
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Chris.
People planted in the House of the Lord will be flourishing. The Church is the home of True Believers and the House of the Lord is not only the physical building of the Church but also the people – the Household of God - the Family of God. For those people who need to serve some para church mission or organisation, it should be done from the Spiritual “home” – the Church, then in their lives and ministries they will flourish.

God's Wonderful Plans!

‘God’s Wonderful Plans.’
a) Malachi 4:6. Include the restoration of families starting with fathers.
b) Revelation 22:21. Include our receiving Grace.
c) Romans 5:1. Include making us right in God’s sight by Faith.
d) Romans 5:1. Include our having peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
e) Romans 3:24. Include our being Justified as a gift by His Grace through the Redemption which is in Christ Jesus.
f) 2 Timothy 2:1. Include our being strong in the Grace that is in Christ Jesus.
g) Titus 3:7. Include our inheritance of Eternal Life.
(This QT blesses me with some of God’s Wonderful Plans)
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‘Getting Older With God.’
a) Deuteronomy 34:7. Moses sets a good example.
b) Joshua 24:15. Continuing to serve the Lord.
c) 2 Samuel 19:31-38. Giving hospitality and being wise.
d) Acts 9:36. Doing kind deeds and helping the poor.
e) 2 Timothy 4:7. Like Apostle Paul:-
1- Fight the good fight.
2- Finish the race.
3- Remain Faithful.
(Through this Second one I learn more about Getting Older With God)
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Chris.
We should continue to serve the Lord as we get older but we need to do it with the purest of motives, not just clinging on to our identity as His servants. In aging our ministry may change in some ways, but our personal devotional time with God remains as a core part of our life. Let us finish the race well.

Workers For The Lord!

‘Workers For The Lord.’
a) Romans 16:12. Are known by their names.
b) Matthew 9:38. Are sent by Him into His harvest field.
c) 1 Corinthians 15:10; Colossians 1:29. Apostle Paul was one.
d) 1 Corinthians 15:58. Should always abound in their work.
e) 1 Corinthians 16:16 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; 1 Timothy 5:17-18. Should be respected by the Church.
f) 1 Thessalonians 1:3. The Thessalonian Church were.
g) Hebrews 6:10. Are remembered by God.
(This QT helps me to understand how God sees Workers For The Lord)
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‘God Is Able.’
2 Corinthians 9:8.
a) To make all Grace abound to us.
b) So:-
1- Always.
2- Having all sufficiency.
3- In everything.
c) We may have an abundance for every good deed.
(This Second one encourages me, God Is Able)
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Chris.
Those people who do the Work of the Lord in the Church and for the Mission should be respected by the Church. The Lord’s Work is supposed to be work. We find the pattern in the early Church, both men and women worked so hard. If people have this kind of commitment as True Believers, whatever their position or title, we should respect them.

That Which Is Good!

‘That Which Is Good.’
a) Proverbs 11:27. We are to search for it.
b) Leviticus 5:4. Is not to be spoken about being done rashly.
c) Deuteronomy 12:28; Isaiah 38:3; Titus 3:1. Being done in the sight of the Lord our God.
d) 1 Samuel 12:23; Isaiah 1:17; 48:17. Needs to be taught.
e) 2 Samuel 19:37; 1 Thessalonians 5:15. Should be done for others.
f) 2 Kings 10:5. Should be done by our leaders.
g) 1 Chronicles 19:13; Psalm 119:68; 125:4. In His sight, the Lord will do.
h) 2 Chronicles 6:41. Godly people should Rejoice in.
i) 2 Chronicles 19:11. The Lord will be with those people who do.
j) Job 34:4; Romans 13:3; Ephesians 4:28. We should choose to do.
k) Psalm 34:14; 37:27. Needs to be done as we turn away from evil.
l) Psalm 37:3. Trust in the Lord and do it.
m) Psalm 38:20. If we do it other people may oppose us.
n) Psalm 85:12; Jeremiah 32:41. Will be given by the Lord.
o) Psalm 107:9. The Lord will fill our soul with.
p) Proverbs 28:10. Will be inherited by blameless people.
q) Isaiah 7:15-16. Is something we grow into.
r) Isaiah 55:2. Should be eaten.
s) Jeremiah 6:16. Needs to be enquired after.
t) Hosea 8:3. We should not reject.
u) Amos 5:14. Being done, leads to life.
v) Micah 6:8. Is told us by the Lord.
w) Matthew 7:11. Is given to us by our Heavenly Father.
x) Matthew 12:35. The good person will bring out of their good treasure.
y) Luke 6:33. Should be normal for us to do for and to other people.
z) Romans 12:2. The Will of God is.
aa) Romans 12:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:21. We should hold tightly to.
bb) Romans 16:19. We should be wise in doing.
cc) Galatians 6:9. We should not get tired of doing.
dd) Ephesians 4:29. We should be speaking.
ee) Titus 2:3. Is to be taught by the older women to the younger.
(Because of this QT I choose That Which Is Good)
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‘A Never Ending Kingdom – God’s Kingdom.’
a) Isaiah 9:7. Will always increase.
b) Luke 1:31-33. Is ruled over by King Jesus.
c) Isaiah 65:17-1; 66:22. Is Created by the Lord.
d) 2 Peter 3:13-14. Is something we should be ready for.
e) Revelation 21:3-4. Is a wonderful and perfect place.
f) Acts 8:12. Is something we respond to on this Earth by receiving Water Baptism.
(This Second one affirms my belief and hope in A Never Ending Kingdom – God’s Kingdom)
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Chris.
God’s Kingdom is something that He has Created and that He will, in the future, continue to Create. All True Believers now should be living in the present Kingdom of God, which Romans tells us is Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit. Also all True Believers look forward to the future reality of a physical Kingdom of God.

The Kingdom Of God!

‘The Kingdom Of God.’
a) Isaiah 2:1-2. Is multi-national.
b) Mark 1:14-15. Is proclaimed by Jesus Christ.
c) Isaiah 2:3; Luke 24:44-47. Is a place of learning.
d) Isaiah 2:4. Is a place where wars cease.
e) Isaiah 9:7. Is an endless Kingdom.
f) Romans 14:17. Is:-
1- Righteousness.
2- Peace.
3- Joy in the Holy Spirit.
g) Isaiah 11:10; Isaiah 42:1-6. Jesus Christ is foremost in it.
(Through this QT I thank God for The Kingdom Of God)
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The Reality Of Salvation.
Ephesians 2:8-11.
a) Ephesians 2:8. We are Saved by Grace through Faith which is the Gift of God.
b) Ephesians 2:9. We are not saved by good works.
c) Ephesians 2:10. We are His workmanship, Created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
d) Ephesians 2:11. We have a past but now we are Redeemed from that and have New Life in Christ.
(Through this Second one I am delighted to experience The Reality Of Salvation)
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Chris.
We are not saved by good works. As those people who are saved by Grace through Faith, God has prepared works to do within what He calls His Will for us. Good works are supposed to be very much a part of the life of the True Believer – but we are not saved by them.

Be Polite And Greet!

‘Be Polite and Greet.’
a) Romans 16:11. Our brothers and sisters in Christ.
b) Matthew 10:12. A home when we visit it.
c) Acts 18:22; 21:7. The Church we visit.
d) Acts 20:1. Fellow disciples when we are departing.
e) Romans 16:3. Through communications.
f) Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; Philippians 4:21. Each other in the Body of Christ.
g) Titus 3:5; 2 John 1:13. As a Church or Mission team.
h) Hebrews 13:24. Our leaders.
(This QT reminds me to Be Polite And Greet)
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‘The First Message Of Jesus Christ.’
Mark 1:14-15.
a) Romans 14:17-18. The Message of the Kingdom of God.
b) The time to respond is now.
c) Repent.
d) Believe the Gospel.
(Through this Second one I am strongly influenced by The First Message Of Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
Our communications with one another are important. We live in days of SM Sand hand phones, these are really convenient but sometimes they can cause hurt. We need to be able to have polite and meaningful communications with each other in the Body of Christ. Let us not hurt and abuse others with careless communication.

Be Free To Scatter!

‘Be Free To Scatter.’
Proverbs 11:24-26.
a) Proverbs 11:24. We may grow all the richer.
b) Proverbs 11:24. We will not suffer want.
c) Proverbs 11:25. The generous person will be enriched.
d) Proverbs 11:25. One who waters will themselves be watered.
e) Proverbs 11:26. The people will curse the person who holds back grain.
f) Proverbs 11:26. Blessings will be on the head of the person who sells grain.
(Through this QT I want to Be Free To Scatter)
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‘Philip’s Personal Evangelism.’
Acts 8:30-38.
a) Acts 8:30. Philip began the relevant conversation.
b) Acts 8:31. Philip responded to the invitation to come closer to the man. (We can do this man to man and woman to woman)
c) Acts 8:32-35. Philip was able to share Jesus with him.
d) Acts 8:36-38. Philip arranged for the Baptism of the person who received Christ through his ministry. (He kept caring for the New Believer)
(I learn in this Second one, so much through Philip’s Personal Evangelism)
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Chris.
God does not want us to suffer want. I remember an evangelist from India that I respected very much told me many years ago that in the area of India where he lived, although the people were so poor at that time, the Believers always had enough. As we are Faithful to the Lord and to His Word surely He will take care of us.

The Ministry Of Jesus Christ!

‘The Ministry Of Jesus Christ.’
a) Isaiah 40:3-5; Matthew 3:1-3. Was prepared for by John the Baptist.
b) Isaiah 61:1. Was to bring:-
1- Good news.
2- Comfort and healing.
3- Freedom from bondage.
c) Isaiah 6:1-2. Was to give people Joy.
d) Luke 4:16. He began Teaching by reading the Word of God to the hearers.
e) Luke 4:17. He searched the Scriptures.
f) Luke 4:18-19. He fulfilled the prophecies about Him.
g) Luke 4:20. He never dramatised His Ministry.
h) Luke 4:21. He told the people clearly what was happening.
i) Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16; John 8:12. He was a Light for the people.
j) Isaiah 42:1; Matthew 12:18. Was delighted in by Father God.
k) Isaiah 42:2; Matthew 12:19. Was not noisy.
l) Isaiah 42:3; Matthew 12:20. Was gentle and brought forth Justice.
m) Matthew 12:14-16. He continued to serve in difficult situations.
n) John 1:12. As many people as received Him, to them He gave the right to become Children of God, to those who Believe in His name.
(Through this QT I am challenged by The Ministry Of Jesus Christ)
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‘The Suffering Of Jesus Christ.’
a) Isaiah 53:2. He was tortured terribly.
b) Isaiah 53:3. He was despised and rejected by people.
c) Isaiah 53:4. He took our griefs and sorrows.
d) Isaiah 53:5-6 & 8; 1 Peter 2:24. Through:-
1- His wounds our sins are forgiven.
2- His chastisement we have Peace.
3- Matthew 8:17. By His stripes we are healed.
e) Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:12-14. He was silent before His accusers.
f) Isaiah 53:10-12. Through His grief He will eventually see the fruit.
g) Acts 2:23. Was in the Will of God.
h) 1 Timothy 2:6. As a ransom for us all.
(This Second one gives me great gratefulness for The Suffering Of Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
Forgiveness of our sins, Peace and Healing can all be made possible for us through the Cross of Jesus Christ. The Message of the Cross is foolishness to the people who are lost in the World system, but for True Believers who are being saved it is the Message of Life.

In Christ!

‘In Christ.’
a) Romans 16:10. We should be approved.
b) Acts 24:24; Galatians 2:16; 3:26. We have Faith.
c) Romans 3:24. There is Redemption.
d) Romans 6:11. We are alive to God.
e) Romans 6:23. Is Eternal Life.
f) Romans 8:1. There is no condemnation.
g) Romans 8:2. There is the law of the Spirit of Life.
h) Romans 8:39. There is the Love of God.
i) Romans 9:1. We should tell the Truth.
j) Romans 12:5. We are one Body.
k) Romans 15:17. We find reason for boasting in things pertaining to God.
l) Romans 16:3 & 9. We should be fellow workers.
m) 1 Corinthians 1:2. We are Sanctified.
n) 1 Corinthians 1:4. The Grace of God is given to us.
o) 1 Corinthians 3:1. There are some spiritual babes.
p) 1 Corinthians 4:10. We should be wise.
q) 1 Corinthians 4:15. There are many tutors and some fathers.
r) 1 Corinthians 4:17. We should have our ways.
s) 1 Corinthians 15:22. All people shall be made alive.
t) 2 Corinthians 1:21. We are Established.
u) 2 Corinthians 2:14. God leads us in triumph.
v) 2 Corinthians 2:17. We speak with sincerity.
w) 2 Corinthians 5:17. We are New Creations.
x) 2 Corinthians 5:19. God was reconciling the World to Himself.
y) 2 Corinthians 12:19. We speak in God’s Sight.
z) Galatians 1:22; 1 Thessalonians 2:14. Are the Churches.
aa) Galatians 2:4. We have liberty.
bb) Galatians 2:17. We seek to be Justified.
cc) Galatians 3:14. The Blessing of Abraham comes to the Gentiles.
dd) Galatians 3:28. Male and Female, we are all one.
ee) Ephesians 1:3; 2:6. We are Blessed in Heavenly places.
ff) Ephesians 1:12. We Hope.
gg) Philippians 2:1. There is Encouragement.
hh) Ephesians 2:7. God shows the exceeding riches of His Grace in His Kindness toward us.
ii) Ephesians 2:10. We are Created for good works.
jj) Ephesians 2:13. We are brought near by His Blood.
kk) Ephesians 3:6. We are fellow partakers of the Promise.
ll) Ephesians 3:11. God carries out His Eternal Purposes.
mm) Ephesians 3:21. All the Glory goes to God.
nn) Ephesians 4:32. We are Forgiven.
oo) Philippians 3:14. Is the upward Call of God.
pp) Philippians 4:7. The Peace of God can guard our hearts and thoughts.
qq) Philippians 4:19. God shall supply every need.
rr) Philippians 4:21. Every saint should be greeted.
ss) Colossians 1:28. Whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect.
(Through this QT I realise how awesome it is to be In Christ)
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‘Good News About Jesus Christ.”
a) Isaiah 7:14. Was Prophesied in Isaiah.
b) Matthew 1:23. Fulfilled in His Birth.
c) Isaiah 9:6-7. Was to be given wonderful Names.
d) Luke 2:11. He was born a Saviour, Christ the Lord.
e) Isaiah 11:1. He was to be born as a natural descendent of Jesse.
f) Isaiah 11:2. He was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
g) Matthew 3:16. After His Baptism in water the Spirit of God came upon Jesus Christ.
(This Second one reveals to me the certainty of the Good News About Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
The Call of God to us is upward in several ways. Firstly, it is an Eternal Calling and a Heavenly one. Secondly, it is a calling to a new standard of life and Freedom in Jesus Christ. Thirdly, it is a calling to Holiness and all that the Holy Life entails.

The Desire Of Righteous People!

‘The Desire Of Righteous People.’
a) Proverbs 11:23. Ends only in good.
b) Genesis 6:9. Is to walk in close fellowship with God.
c) Proverbs 10:24. Will be granted.
d) Matthew 13:17. Is to see the Works of God.
(This QT shows me The Desire Of Righteous People and its results)
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‘New Testament Bible Teaching Pattern.’
a) Acts 17:2-3. This was Apostle Paul’s custom:-
1- He went to the synagogue service. (Being open rather than “underground”)
2- He used the Scriptures to reason with the people.
3- He explained the prophecies of the Old Testament.
4- He proved the Messiah must suffer and rise from the dead.
5- He said that Jesus is the Messiah.
b) Acts 18:27-28. Apollos:-
1- Wanted to go to teach and serve in Achaia.
2- The Brothers and Sisters in Ephesus encouraged him to go.
3- The Ephesian Church prepared the way for Apollos by writing a letter. (He did not go without a way being made)
4- When Apollos arrived, he greatly helped those who through grace had believed.
5- Apollos powerfully refuted the Jews in public. (He did not talk about them behind their backs)
6- He showed by the Scriptures that the Christ was Jesus.
c) Isaiah 1:1. Both Jesus and the Apostles taught from the Book of Isaiah.
(Through this Second one I find a New Testament Bible Teaching Pattern)
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Chris.
The True Believers in the days of the New Testament were simply taught the Truths of the Scripture. What has happened today? Authors are trying to capitalise on Christianity by introducing all kinds of “fringe” teaching that is not Biblical and writing books and theories about these teachings. These teachings often make a big sell because they fascinate weak Believers and often cause conflict and problems within the Churches.

Our Bethel!

‘Our Bethel.’
a) Genesis 35:1-7. Jacob was to return to Bethel and build an altar there.
b) Genesis 28:10-15. Jacob had formerly had an amazing encounter with the Lord there. A covenant was made.
c) Genesis 28:16-22. Jacob had made a big promise to God there.
d) Genesis 33:18. Jacob had been living in the Shechem area for 10 years. It seems that Jacob had forgotten his vow to God or taken it lightly.
e) Ecclesiastes 5:2-5. We should not take our vows lightly.
f) Deuteronomy 8:11-20. We are to beware of forgetting or neglecting God.
g) Genesis 35:2. Jacob’s family had already began to compromise with foreign gods.
h) 2 Timothy 4:10. Remember Demas.
i) Revelation 2:4-5. We need to repent and go back to our Bethel.
j) 1 John 1:9. We can be restored.
(This QT reminds me to always keep in mind my Bethel, even though I experienced it 43 years ago)
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‘Choosing God’s Way.’
a) Proverbs 8:10. The Way of Instruction and Knowledge.
b) Luke 6:1-5. The Way of practical Christianity.
c) Luke 6:5-11. The Way of Compassion rather than religious legalism.
d) Luke 6:12-13. The Way of Prayer before beginning team ministry.
e) Matthew 10:1. The Way of being sent into ministry by Jesus Christ, rather than just going our own way.
f) Matthew 28:19. The Way of Disciple making rather than popularity seeking.
g) John 6:66. The Way of not giving up when facing challenges.
(This Second one calls me to be Choosing God’s Way)
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Chris.
I am always wary of people in Churches who share “their testimonies”. Jacob could have talked about his amazing encounter with God for years, but it had made no real impact on his life until he obeyed the reality of it. Even his family began to compromise with other gods! He was beginning to live the life of a back slider. We are to thank God for His Word and His Spirit, these draw us back into obedience and fellowship with Him.

Christian Co-Workers!

‘Christian Co-Workers.’
a) Romans 16:9. Are in Christ and like Urbanus are people who serve the City and are polite.
b) Colossians 1:7; Philemon 1:1. Are loved Preachers of Good News and God’s Faithful Servants.
c) 1 Thessalonians 3:2. Are co-workers for God.
(Through this QT I respect true Christian Co-Workers)
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‘Do God’s Will.’
a) 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7. Live a Pure and Holy Life.
b) John 15:10; Jonah 1:2; 3:2-3. Obey the Lord’s Commands.
c) Romans 12:1. Be available to God.
d) Mark 12:30. We should love God with our:-
1- Heart.
2- Soul.
3- Mind.
4- Strength.
e) John 15:1-8. Remain in the Lord and bear much fruit.
f) Matthew 6:14-15. Forgive other people.
g) 1 John 4:7. Love other people.
h) Matthew 28:19-20. Make Disciples of Christ.
i) 1 Thessalonians 5:16. Rejoice.
j) 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Pray often.
k) 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Give thanks to God in all circumstances.
l) Romans 8:29. Be being conformed to the Image of God’s Son.
(This Second one calls me to Do God’s Will)
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Chris.
Christian Workers should manifest the fruit of being in Christ. Their lives should be a fragrance to other people. Christian workers serve, it means they work hard at serving the Lord and people. Christian workers do not just look after themselves, they should have a vision for the place where they dwell.

A Beautiful Woman!

‘A Beautiful Woman.’
a) Proverbs 11:22. Who acts foolishly is like a gold ring on the snout of a pig.
b) Genesis 12:11. Sarah was.
c) Deuteronomy 21:11. Is sometimes held captive.
d) 1 Samuel 25:3. Abigail was.
e) 2 Samuel 14:27. Tamar was.
f) Esther 1:11. Vashti was.
g) Song of Solomon 1:8. Needs to be instructed.
h) Song of Solomon 6:13. Should show her gifts and talents and not merely her beauty
(This QT teaches me about the life of A Beautiful Woman)
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‘When Facing A Difficult Time From Other People.’
1 Peter 4:12-14.
a) 1 Peter 4:12. Do not be surprised by the hard trouble like fire that comes to test you. Do not think some new thing is happening to you.
b) 1 Peter 4:13. Be glad when you suffer as Christ did. Then you will also be very glad when He comes and you see how great He is.
c) 1 Peter 4:14. Do men say wrong things about you because you are a Christian? Then you are blessed because the wonderful Spirit, the Spirit of God, is with you.
(This Second one reminds me how I should respond When Facing A Difficult Time From Other People)
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Chris.
Tamar was a very beautiful woman but her life was violated by a very evil cousin. Sometimes beautiful women suffer because of their beauty. If we have beautiful women in our churches and families we should care for them and look after them well. Their lives, and the lives of children are probably the most vulnerable in the church and in society today.

For Prayer!

‘For Prayer.’
a) Acts 12:12. We gather together.
b) Luke 5:16. We can go to the very quiet place.
c) Acts 16:13. When done corporately it is good to have a designated meeting place.
d) Colossians 4:2. We should be:-
1- Devoted.
2- With an alert mind.
3- With a thankful heart.
e) 2 Thessalonians 3:1. Consider those people in Mission.
(This QT shows me the correct situation and motivation For Prayer)
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‘Honour Christ In Our Hearts.’
1 Peter 3:13-17.
Here Apostle Peter teaches us about handling personally times of personal persecution – his teaching is so practical – and it is the Word of God.
a) 1 Peter 3:13. Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? (It may hurt us but it cannot harm us in Christ – we have Eternal Life.
b) 1 Peter 3:14. Even if we suffer for Righteousness sake:-
1- We will be Blessed.
2- We are to have no fear of them.
3- Do not be troubled.
c) 1 Peter 3:15. Honour Christ as Holy in our hearts.
d) 1 Peter 3:15. Always be prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks us for a reason for the Hope that is in us; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
e) 1 Peter 3:16. Have a good conscience, so that when we are slandered, those who revile our good behaviour in Christ may be put to shame.
f) 1 Peter 3:17. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
(Through this Second one I see the importance of being able to Honour Christ In My Heart even when facing difficult times)
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Chris.
Honouring Christ as Holy in our hearts is a great stabiliser for us. Sometimes when we are hurt and angry we “let our hearts go”. This always increases our difficulty and can cause us emotional exhaustion. Proverbs tells us to guard our hearts, surely this is wise advice.

In The Lord!

‘In The Lord.’
a) Romans 16:8; Philippians 2:25. We can have beloved friends.
b) Genesis 15:6; 2 Chronicles 20:20; Acts 5:14. We should Believe.
c) Exodus 14:31; Ephesians 1:15; Philemon 1:5. We should put our Faith.
d) Deuteronomy 1:32; 2 Kings 18:5; 1 Chronicles 16:10. We should trust.
e) 1 Samuel 2:1; Psalm 33:1; 35:9. Our hearts can Rejoice.
f) 1 Samuel 30:6; Ephesians 6:10. We can find Strength.
g) Psalm 11:1. We can take refuge.
h) Psalm 31:4; 33:20; 37:34. We can put our Hope.
i) Psalm 32:11; 64:10. We should be glad.
j) Psalm 34:2. Our soul shall make its boast.
k) Psalm 37:4; Isaiah 58:14. We can delight ourselves.
l) Psalm 37:7. We should rest.
m) Isaiah 26:19; Revelation 14:13. We can die.
n) Isaiah 45:24; Zechariah 10:12; Romans 1:11. We have Righteousness and Strength.
o) Isaiah 45:25. Is Justification.
p) Acts 14:3. We can speak boldly.
q) Romans 15:2. We should be built up.
r) Romans 16:2; Philippians 2:29. We should receive other Believers.
s) Romans 16:12; 1 Corinthians 15:58. We can work hard.
t) Romans 16:13. We are chosen.
u) 1 Corinthians 1:31; 2 Corinthians 10:17. We can Glory.
v) 1 Corinthians 4:17. We can have loved and faithful spiritual children.
w) 1 Corinthians 7:22. We should be free.
x) 1 Corinthians 7:39. Widows can marry.
y) 1 Corinthians 9:1-2. We should have fruit from our ministry.
z) 1 Corinthians 16:19. We should greet one another heartily.
aa) 2 Corinthians 2:12. There are open doors for ministry.
bb) Galatians 5:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:4. We may have confidence in other True Believers.
cc) Ephesians 2:21. The Body of Christ is a Holy Temple.
dd) Ephesians 4:13. We should become mature Believers.
ee) Ephesians 4:17. We can testify to the Truth (not a story).
ff) Ephesians 5:8. We are Light.
gg) Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:17. Are Faithful Ministers.
hh) Philippians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 3:8. We need to stand firm.
ii) Philippians 4:2. We should work in harmony.
jj) Colossians 3:18. Wives should submit to their husbands.
kk) 1 Thessalonians 5:12. We should recognise our Leaders.
ll) 2 Thessalonians 3:12. We can exhort unruly people to live properly.
(Through this QT I desire strongly to live In The Lord)
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‘If We Want To Enjoy Life.’
1 Peter 3:10-11.
a) And see many happy days.
b) Keep our tongue from speaking evil.
c) Keep our lips from telling lies.
d) Turn away from evil.
e) Do good.
f) Search for Peace.
g) Work to maintain Peace.
(This Second one helps me to realise what I need to do If I Want To Enjoy Life)
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Chris.
We need to stand! This is a very clear Scriptural injunction to all Believers. In our Faith Life, through the Grace of God, we can stand Firm. When facing persecution and some kind of satanic attack, by the Grace of God, the Bible tells us to stand firm. When we are experiencing some kind of emotional earthquake, because we are rooted in Jesus Christ, we can stand firm.

Go Free!

‘Go Free.’
a) Proverbs 11:21. Children of godly people.
b) Genesis 44:10. Because of being obviously innocent.
c) Exodus 21:5. Is a choice.
d) Exodus 21:26-27. Because of being wounded unjustly.
e) Deuteronomy 15:12; Jeremiah 34:14. When we have finished our work commitment.
f) Deuteronomy 21:14. Sister, from an abusive man.
g) Isaiah 45:13. As the people of God.
h) Isaiah 58:6. If we are oppressed.
i) Ezekiel 13:20. From cultic practices.
j) Malachi 4:2. Because we are healed through fearing the Name of the Lord.
(This QT stimulates me to tell God’s People to Go Free)
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‘Christ’s Example Left For Us.’
1 Peter 2:13-25.
a) 1 Peter 2:13-14. Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution.
b) 1 Peter 2:15. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.
c) 1 Peter 2:16. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as Servants of God.
d) 1 Peter 2:17. We should:-
1- Honour everyone.
2- Love the brotherhood of Believers.
3- Fear God.
4- Honour the National Leaders.
e) 1 Peter 2:18-20. The responses of servants to the people they work for.
f) 1 Peter 2:21-23. We are to follow Christ’s example.
g) 1 Peter 2:24. Our lives changed and restored through the Cross of Jesus Christ.
h) 1 Peter 2:25. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
(Through this Second one I want to follow Christ’s Example Left For Me)
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Chris.
Fear God, all True Believers should Fear God. According to this passage in 1 Peter it should be a part of normal Christian life. If we Fear God we are on the pathway to Wisdom and Knowledge. If we Fear God we do not want to sin.

Jesus Around The Table With Peter And Judas Iscariot!

‘Jesus Around The Table With Peter And Judas Iscariot.’
John 13:1-11.
a) John 13:1. Jesus’ hour was coming to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the World, He loved them to the end. It was the season for the Feast of the Passover.
b) John 13:2. During the supper the Devil had put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus.
c) John 13:3. Jesus is omniscient and He was at that supper. Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going back to God.
d) John 13:4. Jesus, at that supper prepared Himself to serve His Disciples in the most humble way, even though He knew all things.
e) John 13:5. Then He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around Him.
f) John 13:6. Simon Peter questioned what Jesus was doing. (Do we sometimes question what Jesus is doing instead of simply accepting His Will?)
g) John 13:7. Jesus answered him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand." (We do not always understand what the Lord is doing, but we need to Trust Him)
h) John 13:8. When Peter refused the washing of his feet the Words of Jesus were very strong – then you have no part with Me. We really need to accept the Hand and Works of the Lord in and on our lives.
i) John 13:9. Peter changed his mind.
j) John 13:10-11. Jesus told His Disciples that they were clean BUT not all of them. He was referring to Judas Iscariot and not Peter. (If we make mistakes in our responses to Jesus like Peter did we need to come to Jesus for forgiveness and cleansing)
(Through this QT, Jesus Around The Table With Peter And Judas Iscariot, I learn so much)
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‘Show Humility.’
1 Peter 5:5-7
a) 1 Peter 5:5. Through younger people submitting to their elders:-
1- In Home.
2- In Nation.
3- In Church.
b) 1 Peter 5:5. Through all of us being submissive to one another and clothed with humility.
c) 1 Peter 5:5. God resists the proud people but gives Grace to humble people.
d) 1 Peter 5:6. Therefore we should humble ourselves under the mighty Hand of God, that He may exalt us in due time.
e) 1 Peter 5:7. It is humble to cast all of our cares upon Him because God cares for us. (True Faith is manifested in Humility)
(Through this Second one I am challenged to Show Humility)
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Chris.
Younger people should learn submission to their elders. Submission to elders does not always come easily because rebellion is in the heart of fallen man. The religion and politics of self are prevalent in the World system today but God encourages us as True Believers to think another way. Think with humility, think with a willingness to submit and think of the social good – especially of the Gospel of Christ.

True Apostles!

‘True Apostles.’
a) Romans 16:7; Luke 6:13. Should be highly respected followers of Christ.
b) Matthew 10:5; Mark 3:14. Their ministry began from a pattern team of twelve members.
c) Mark 6:30. Submitted their ministry to Jesus Christ.
d) Mark 6:31. Were busy rather than important.
e) Luke 11:49; Acts 4:18; 5:18. Can expect martyrdom and persecution.
f) Luke 17:5. Realise their need for Faith.
g) Luke 24:10. Listen to other relevant people.
h) Acts 2:43; 4:33; 5:12. Did the works of God as the Holy Spirit filled them.
i) Acts 4:35 & 37. Were responsible for charitable ministry to the poor people.
j) Acts 5:29. Were committed to obeying God.
k) Acts 6:4. Spend their time in Prayer and Teaching the Word.
l) Acts 6:6. Prayed for and laid their hands on new Deacons.
m) Acts 8:14; 9:27-28; 15:2-6. Supervised ministry in new Churches.
n) Acts 8:18. Imparted the fullness of the Holy Spirit to Believers.
o) Romans 1:5. Are to bring the Nations into Obedience to the Lord.
p) 1 Corinthians 12:28. Are appointed by the Lord in the Church and not above it.
(Through this QT I esteem the Ministry of True Apostles)
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‘Hope In God.’
a) 1 Peter 1:21; Acts 24:15. Because we place Faith in the Resurrection of Christ.
b) Psalm 42:5 & 11; 43:5. Comes from our soul.
c) Psalm 78:7. Is something we need to be consistent about.
d) 1 Timothy 5:5. Means that we are prayerful.
(This Second one reminds me to always Hope In God)
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Chris.
We should be emulating the Apostles in that our ministries are centred upon the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Head of the Church so, as the Living Head, He still imparts life, direction and instruction into His Church by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.