Hospitalisation!

Due to my entering hospital this QT will be suspended indefinitely.
I value your prayers for my wife and I at this time.
I wish to recommend a good book - THE BIBLE!

They Gave!

‘They Gave.’
a) Luke 2:7. Mary to Jesus, her first child, Birth.
b) Matthew 2:11. The wise men gave Christ gifts of:-
1- Gold.
2- Frankincense.
3- Myrrh.
c) Matthew 14:19. Jesus gave some of the bread and fish to each Disciple and the Disciples gave them to the people.
d) Matthew 26:26-27. Jesus gave the Bread and Wine to His Disciples.
e) Matthew 26:49. Judas gave Jesus a kiss and betrayed Him.
f) Matthew 27:50. Jesus Christ gave up His Spirit to God.
g) Mark 3:15; Luke 9:1. Jesus gave His Disciples authority to cast out demons.
h) Mark 7:10. Moses gave the Law from God.
i) Luke 1:67. Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, gave a prophecy.
j) Luke 14:7. Jesus gave advice.
k) John 1:12. To all people who Believed him and accepted him, Jesus gave them the right to become Children of God.
l) John 3:16. God so loved the World He gave His only Son.
m) John 4:12. Jacob gave a well to his people.
n) John 6:31. Moses gave his people bread from Heaven to eat.
o) John 12:49; 17:8. The Father gave instructions to Jesus Christ as to what He should say.
p) John 17:6. The Father gave the Disciples to Jesus Christ.
q) John 17:24. The Father gave to Jesus Christ the Glory because He loved Him.
r) John 19:38. Pilate gave permission to Joseph of Arimathea to take the Body of Jesus Christ.
s) Acts 2:4. The Holy Spirit gave ability to the Disciples to speak with new languages.
t) Acts 4:33. The Apostles gave powerful witness to the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
u) Acts 10:2. Cornelius gave generously to charity.
v) Acts 13:21. God gave Saul to be the first king of His People.
w) Acts 15:8. God has given us the Holy Spirit.
x) Acts 21:19. Paul gave a detailed account of the things God had accomplished among the Gentiles through his ministry.
y) Romans 8:30. God gave us right standing with Himself.
z) Romans 8:32. God gave us Christ.
aa) 1 Corinthians 1:30. Christ gave Himself to purchase our freedom.
bb) 1 Corinthians 9:14. The Lord gave orders that those who preach the Good News should be supported by those who benefit from it.
cc) 1 Corinthians 15:28; Ephesians 1:22. God gave Jesus Christ authority over all things.
dd) 2 Corinthians 2:12. The Lord gave to Paul tremendous opportunities.
ee) 2 Corinthians 8:3. For I can testify that the Macedonian Church gave not only what they could afford but far more. And they did it of their own free will.
ff) 2 Corinthians 12:12. Paul gave every proof that he was really an Apostle.
gg) Galatians 1:24. They gave Glory to God.
hh) Galatians 3:29. All the Promises God gave to Christ belong to us also.
ii) Ephesians 4:11. Jesus Christ is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.
(Through this QT, They Gave, I realise how much real Christianity is a religion of giving rather than getting or taking)
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‘God Made Mankind.’
Genesis 1:16.
a) In His Own Image.
b) According to His Likeness.
c) To have dominion over His Creation.
(This Second one reminds me how God Made Mankind)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ has ever been and now still is over all things. He is the same yesterday today and forever. Whatever may be going on in the World around us does not mean that the World is going out of control. Jesus Christ is still over all things.

With Sincerity!

‘With Sincerity.’
a) 1 Corinthians 5:8; Matthew 26:2. We need to remember what Christ has achieved for us at the Cross.
b) Joshua 24:14. We should serve the Lord.
c) Judges 9:16. Make our political decisions.
d) Judges 9:19. We should act.
e) Job 33:3; 2 Corinthians 2:17. We should speak.
f) 2 Corinthians 1:12. In all our dealings.
g) 2 Corinthians 8:8. We should love other people.
h) Ephesians 6:5. In our heart attitudes.
i) Ephesians 6:24. We should love the Lord Jesus Christ.
j) Colossians 3:22. We should Fear God.
(This QT reminds me to live With Sincerity)
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‘The Son Of Man.’
(Showing us the Humanity as well as the Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ)
a) Matthew 8:20. Lived in relative simplicity on this Earth.
b) Matthew 9:6. Has Authority on Earth to forgive sins.
c) Matthew 10:23; 16:27-28; 24:27. Will come again.
d) Matthew 11:19. Was accused of being a friend of sinners.
e) Matthew 12:8. Is Lord of the Sabbath.
f) Matthew 12:40. Was three days and three nights in the heart of the Earth.
g) Matthew 13:37. Sows good seed.
h) Matthew 13:41. The Son of Man will send His Angels, and they will remove from His Kingdom everything that causes sin and all people who do evil.
i) Matthew 16:13-14. People had different opinions about Him.
j) Matthew 17:9. Was to rise from the dead.
k) Matthew 17:12 & 22. Was to suffer at the hands of the people.
l) Matthew 18:11. Came to save that which was lost.
m) Matthew 19:28. In the New World will sit on His Glorious Throne.
n) Matthew 20:18. Was to be condemned to death.
o) Matthew 20:28. Came to serve and give His Life as a ransom for many people.
p) Matthew 26:24 & 45. Was to be betrayed.
q) John 1:51. Heaven opened and the Angels of God came upon Him.
r) John 3:13. Originally came from Heaven.
s) John 5:27. Has Authority to execute Judgment.
t) John 6:53. We are to eat His Flesh and drink His Blood.
u) John 12:23; 13:31. Would be Glorified.
v) Acts 7:56. Now is at the Right Hand of God in Heaven.
(This Second one gives me awe of and Faith in The Son Of Man)
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Chris.
The Son of Man was to be condemned to death on this Earth. This unjust death sentence was passed upon Jesus Christ on our behalf. He died that we might live. He died to take the punishment for our sins. He died so that we can come to God through Him. Amazing Grace!

A Faithful Witness!

‘A Faithful Witness.’
a) Proverbs 14:5. Will not lie.
b) Psalm 89:37. The moon in the sky is.
c) Jeremiah 42:5. The Lord is.
d) Acts 23:11. Apostle Paul was.
e) Revelation 1:5; 22:20. Jesus Christ is.
f) Revelation 2:13. Antipas, Bishop of Pergamum was.
(This QT stimulates my desire to be A Faithful Witness)
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‘We Are Living Stones.’
1 Peter 2:5.
Our Divine Purpose is to:-
a) Come to the Lord.
b) Be built into a house for the Worship of God.
c) Be holy priests.
d) Offer spiritual sacrifices.
e) Be acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
(This Second reminds me that I Am A Living Stone and that there is a Divine Purpose for my life)
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Chris.
When I think of Saint Peter the Apostle I think about not an amazing man but rather a man with an amazing God. Until the resurrection of Christ, Peter was a very weak and unstable disciple of Jesus. He was trying to follow Christ in his way rather than Christ’s Way. After the Resurrection, Peter’s life was changed by God. Amazing God.

Praise!

‘Praise.’
a) Ephesians 1:12; Philippians 1:11. Our lives should be Praise to the Glory of God.
b) Matthew 21:16. Children can Praise the Lord.
c) Luke 18:43; 19:37; Acts 3:8. Praise to God (not to people) surrounds real miracles.
d) Ephesians 1:14. We should Praise God because He has given to us the Holy Spirit.
e) Ephesians 1:6. So we Praise God for the wonderful Kindness He has poured out on us because we belong to His dearly loved Son.
f) Hebrews 13:15. Is a sacrifice we offer to God.
g) Luke 2:13. Is given by Angels to God.
h) Luke 2:20. The shepherds praised God.
i) Luke 24:53. The Early Believers were Praising God.
j) Acts 2:47. The Early Church Praised God.
k) Romans 15:11. All the peoples of the Earth are exhorted to Praise God.
l) Revelation 19:5. All God’s servants who fear Him are to Praise Him.
m) Hebrews 2:12. We are to Praise God amongst His People.
n) James 5:13. The Lord because we are thankful.
(This QT stimulates me to give God Praise)
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‘One Body – The Body Of Christ.’
Ephesians 2:22.
a) This is for those people who are in Christ.
b) They are being built together with Jewish Believers.
c) Into a place where God lives by His Spirit.
(Through this Second one I know that there is One Body – The Body Of Christ)
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Chris.
We are so limited often in our understanding of the Holy Spirit. He is God. There are so many ways in which the Holy Spirit is related to us. The Body of Christ is the place where God lives by His Holy Spirit and we are a part of that Body.

The Church Needs To Stay Pure!

‘The Church Needs To Stay Pure.’
1 Corinthians 5:6-7.
a) If the Church is not clean it should not boast about its spirituality.
b) The Church should not let impure things go on within it.
c) If one person is sinning the entire Church is affected.
d) Wicked unrepentant people need to be removed from the Church so that the Church can remain pure.
e) The Church needs to remember the Sacrifice of Christ is more important than its programmes.
(This QT is a clear Biblical statement: The Church Needs To Stay Pure)
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‘Refrain From A Judgmental Attitude.’
Matthew 7:1-5.
a) Matthew 7:1. We are to stop judging other people then we will not be judged.
b) Matthew 7:2. Other people will treat us as we treat them.
c) Matthew 7:2. Whatever measure we use in judging other people, the same measure will be used against us.
d) Matthew 7:4. How can you think of saying, `Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,' when you can't see past the log in your own eye?
e) Matthew 7:5. We should not be hypocrites, rather, deal with our own life first before trying to correct other people.
(This Second one reminds me to Refrain From A Judgmental Attitude)
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Chris.
Church programmes are important. Especially in larger Churches, for the Church to meet the needs of many people there needs to be carefully planned programmes. It is important however for the Cross and its theme to be presented as more important that the programmes and the Cross to be lived out in the lives of those people planning the programmes as well as the attendees.

Oxen!

‘Oxen.’
a) Proverbs 14:4; 1 Kings 19:19; Job 1:14. Can be a source of income if they work.
b) Genesis 20:14. In Old Testament days had bargaining power.
c) Genesis 21:27. In Old Testament days were used to make treaties.
d) Genesis 49:6. Were sometimes objects of human cruelty.
e) Leviticus 7:23. Their fat was never to be eaten.
f) Numbers 7:3-8; 2 Samuel 24:22; 1 Kings 8:5. Were used in the Worship and Work of the Lord.
g) Numbers 7:17. Were offered as a Peace Offering to the Lord.
h) Deuteronomy 5:14. Had to rest on the Sabbath.
i) Deuteronomy 18:3. Were eaten by the priests.
j) 1 Samuel 11:7. Were used by King Saul to manipulate the people through fear.
k) 2 Samuel 6:6. God caused them to have an accident whilst working when His People were not in His Will.
l) 2 Chronicles 18:2. Were delicious meat.
m) Job 6:5. Get noisy when they have no food.
n) Psalm 144:14. Were evidences of God’s Blessing.
o) 1 Corinthians 9:9. Should be fed well so that they will work well.
(Through this QT I esteem God’s Creation – especially today – Oxen)
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‘Christ Our Living Stone.’
1 Peter 2:4-5.
a) We can come to Him.
b) He was rejected by men.
c) He is Choice and Precious in the sight of God the Father.
d) We are living stones being built up as a spiritual house.
e) We are a Holy Priesthood – this refers not so much to the individual but to the Church.
f) We are to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
(This Second one gives me the desire to offer up spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God – Christ Our Living Stone)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. He is the only way to Father God. We can come to Him. One of the invitations that He gives to us in the Gospels is it come to Him. He is Choice and Precious in the sight of God the Father. He is the Only Son through Whom God provides Salvation for us.

Grief Can Affect Our Physical Health!

‘Grief Can Affect Our Physical Health.’
a) Psalm 31:10. Grief can cause:-
1- Premature death.
2- Years shortened by sadness.
3- Strength being drained.
4- Wasting away from within.
b) Psalm 32:4. Strength evaporating like water in the summer heat.
c) Psalm 102:3. Sickness in the bones.
d) Psalm 102:4. Sickness in the heart.
e) Psalm 102:4. Loss of appetite.
f) Psalm 102:5. Excessive weight loss.
(This QT makes me realise that Grief Can Affect My Physical Health)
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‘Speak To Our Own Soul When We Are Down.’
Psalm 42:5-11.
a) Psalm 42:5. We can question our own negative feelings and not just accept them:-
1- Hope in God.
2- You shall Praise Him again.
3- He shares His countenance with us.
b) Psalm 42:6. Come to God when our soul is cast down.
c) Psalm 42:7. Being down is not an easy experience – sometimes we are overwhelmed.
d) Psalm 42:8. God is still there:-
1- He will command His Loving Kindness in the daytime.
2- In the night He gives us His song.
3- We can still pray to the God of our life.
e) Psalm 42:9. We can pour out our heart to God and ask “why”?
f) Psalm 42:10. Our enemies may be attacking our Faith with their mouths.
g) Psalm 42:11. God is still our God.
(This Second one helps me to realise that I Can Speak To My Own Soul When I Am Down)
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Chris.
Being down is not an easy experience and it is quite a common experience. People go through all kinds of negative experiences, actions and emotions when they are down and are usually at their most vulnerable. Being able to weep with those people who weep is a very useful text to remember for the friends of the person who is down. There is nothing more damaging than a well meaning amateur counsellor.

Our Lord Jesus!

‘Our Lord Jesus.’
1 Corinthians 5:4-5.
a) The Christian’s ultimate authority is in the Name of our Lord Jesus.
b) The Power of our Lord Jesus, and not ours, is able to hand a person over to Satan for their body to be destroyed so that their spirit will be saved.
c) The Day of our Lord Jesus is the day of His Return.
(This QT gives me great reverence for Our Lord Jesus)
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‘God Intervened In Elijah’s Life.’
1 Kings 19:1-21.
a) 1 Kings 19:1. News had reached the Queen Jezebel of how Elijah had killed all the prophets of Baal whom she had adhered to.
b) 1 Kings 19:2. Jezebel intended to kill Elijah.
c) 1 Kings 19:3. Elijah heard this threat and uncharacteristically rose up and fled to Beer Sheba. He left his servant there.
d) 1 Kings 19:4. Elijah went alone into the desert and prayed to God that he wished to die.
e) 1 Kings 19:5-6. As Elijah slept alone in the desert God sent an Angel to him to provide food and drink. Obviously God did not want Elijah to die.
f) 1 Kings 19:7. The Angel came a second time with God’s provision and spoke of a journey Elijah was going to take.
g) 1 Kings 19:8. Without consulting God Elijah went off to Horeb the mountain of God.
h) 1 Kings 19:9. Upon reaching the mountain Elijah went to hide in a cave. God came to him in the cave and asked Elijah what he was doing.
i) 1 Kings 19:10 & 14. Elijah told God an untrue story that was deeply in his heart. Because of fear, Elijah was believing the wrong thing.
j) 1 Kings 19:11-13. God told Elijah to go to the mouth of the cave and God met him again there asking him the same question.
k) 1 Kings 19:15-18. God told Elijah what he had to do. God did not listen to Elijah’s sob story. God also told Elijah the real facts, the Truth.
l) 1 Kings 19:19-21. Elijah went and did it. God’s loving and powerful intervention brought Elijah back into the Will of God.
(This Second one show me what happened when God Intervened In Elijah’s Life)
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Chris.
It is not limited to us coming to God, sometimes when we are very down and in a difficult situation we do not know what to do. So instead of coming to God we run to a cave. There in the cave our condition does not improve at all. Thank God that in His Love and Mercy God may come to the cave.

Speak Wisely!

‘Speak Wisely.’
a) Proverbs 14:3. It will keep you out of trouble.
b) Job 16:5; Proverbs 10:32. We can help other people and take away their grief.
c) Psalm 37:30. Offering good counsel, knowing what is right from wrong.
d) Psalm 39:1. Curb your tongue when the ungodly people are around.
e) Proverbs 12:14. You can get many good things.
f) Proverbs 12:17. Tell the Truth.
g) Proverbs 12:18. Let your words bring healing.
h) Proverbs 13:3. Control your tongue.
i) Proverbs 15:1. A gentle answer turns away wrath.
j) Proverbs 15:7. Give good advice.
k) Proverbs 15:23. Say the right thing at the right time.
l) Proverbs 16:23. Your words will be persuasive.
m) Proverbs 18:20. Your words will bring satisfaction.
n) Proverbs 31:26. It is a proof that you are a godly and good wife.
o) Ecclesiastes 3:7. Know the time to speak up.
p) Ecclesiastes 9:17. With quiet words.
q) Ecclesiastes 10:12. It will be pleasant to listen to you.
r) Ecclesiastes 12:11. You will give guidance like a shepherd.
s) James 3:13. Do not brag about the good you do.
(Through this QT I find the necessity to Speak Wisely)
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‘Do Not Let It Get To You.’
Psalm 73:2-3.
a) The Psalmist saw the prosperity of the wicked people but it got to him.
b) His feet were almost gone.
c) His steps had nearly slipped.
d) He was envious of these arrogant and prosperous wicked people.
(This Second one is a caution to me when I see the prosperity of wicked people I must heed this and Do Not Let It Get To Me)
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Chris.
A gentle answer turns away wrath. Frequently people get into unnecessary conflicts because they do not give a gentle answer when they have the opportunity to do so. A gentle answer also helps our heath and saves our blood pressure from going up.

Familiarity Hinders God's Work!

‘Familiarity Hinders God’s Work.’
Matthew 13:54-58.
a) Matthew 13:54. Jesus came to His home town to minister.
b) Matthew 13:54. Just like any other place He visited He went into the synagogue to serve.
c) Matthew 13:54. The people were astonished at His Wisdom and miraculous powers.
d) Matthew 13:55-56. Physically they knew Jesus and His Family.
e) Matthew 13:57. They took offense at Jesus,
f) Matthew 13:57. Jesus told them that only in his hometown and in his own house is a prophet without honour.
g) Matthew 13:58. Jesus did not many miracles there because of their unbelief.
(This QT clearly teaches me that Familiarity Hinder’s God’s Work)
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‘A Time Of Inner Struggle.’
Psalm 69:1-2.
a) A time when God’s help is urgently needed.
b) A time when we cannot stand firm.
c) A time of deep waters where floods overflow.
d) A time of sinking because there seems to be no foundation to stand on.
e) A time of being overwhelmed.
(This Second one reminds me that some people reading this may be going through A Time Of Inner Struggle, I pray for them)
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Chris.
The habit of Jesus was to go into the synagogue to serve the people with His Teaching and with Miracles. This was a pattern that the Disciples carried forward into the New Testament Church. Has the modern Church in some cases lost the Way that the Lord intends because it pleases itself rather than seeks to please the Lord?

Whether Absent Or Present!

‘Whether Absent Or Present.’
a) 1 Corinthians 5:3. Apostle Paul was able to make good judgment.
b) 2 Corinthians 10:1. Apostle Paul was able to appeal to the Church with the kindness and gentleness the Christ would use.
c) 2 Corinthians 10:11. Apostle Paul could be just as demanding and forceful.
d) 2 Corinthians 13:2. Apostle Paul warns the people who have been sinning.
e) 2 Corinthians 13:10. Apostle Paul wanted to use the Authority that the Lord had given to him to build up the Church and not to pull the Church down.
f) Philippians 1:27. Apostle Paul encouraged the Church to stand side by side and fight together for the Good News.
g) Colossians 2:5. Apostle Paul could take note that the Believers were living as they should with strong faith in Christ.
(This QT shows me that effective ministry can take place by a Minister Whether Absent Or Present as long as the Church had Biblical resident Elders)
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‘When The Lord Chooses Someone.’
1 Samuel 16:7.
a) He does not consider their height.
b) He does not consider how handsome they are.
c) When God rejects someone – that is it – they are rejected.
d) He does not see as people see.
e) He does not look at their outward appearance.
f) He looks at a person’s heart.
(This Second one teaches me what is taken into consideration When The Lord Chooses Someone)
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Chris.
God given Authority is supposed to be a very positive thing. If a Minister who is called by God is trusted by God with this God given Authority then he will use it to build up the Church. The purpose of this Authority is not to pull people down.

Uprightness And Right Living!

‘Uprightness And Right Living.’
a) Proverbs 14:2. Proves that we Fear the Lord.
b) Deuteronomy 9:5; 1 Kings 9:4; Ezekiel 14:14. Is expected of every True Believer by God.
c) 2 Samuel 22:1; 1 Kings 8:32; Psalm 18:24. The Lord will Reward us for it.
d) 1 Kings 3:6; Job 33:3; Psalm 119:7. Comes from the heart.
e) 1 Chronicles 29:17. Is the source of willing offerings.
f) Job 27:6. Is something that we should not let go of.
g) Job 33:26. God can restore it to those people who have lost it.
h) Psalm 23:3. The Lord leads us in its paths.
i) Psalm 25:21. Will preserve us.
j) Proverbs 2:13. Should not be forsaken.
k) Proverbs 11:4. Delivers us from death.
l) Proverbs 14:34. Will elevate a Nation.
m) Proverbs 21:21. If we seek after it we will find life.
n) Isaiah 5:7. The Lord looks for it.
o) Isaiah 26:9. God’s Judgments cause us to learn it.
p) Matthew 5:6. We are to hunger and thirst for it.
q) Ephesians 5:9. Is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
r) 2 Peter 3:13. Abides in the New Heavens and the New Earth.
(This QT calls me to Uprightness And Right Living)
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‘Watch Out For People Who Make Divisions In The Church.’
Romans 16:17-18.
a) They make other people fall away from Faith.
b) They teach doctrine contrary to what we have learned.
c) We are to stay away from them.
d) These people are not serving Christ our Lord.
e) These people are serving their own desires.
f) By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive unsuspecting people.
(This Second one clearly instructs me to Watch Out For People Who Make Divisions In The Church)
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Chris.
Every True Believer is called to Uprightness and Right Living. This is the condition that all Churches should be found in. If this is so, then the people in the World system will see the reality of the Gospel in people’s lives and be attracted to respond to Jesus Christ. Let us be committed to Uprightness and Right Living.

Apostle Paul The Preacher!

‘Apostle Paul The Preacher.’
1 Corinthians 2:3-4 & 2 Corinthians 10:10.
a) He came in:-
1- Weakness.
2- Fear.
3- Much trembling.
b) His speech was not in persuasive words of “wisdom”.
c) His Preaching was not in persuasive words of “wisdom”.
d) His Ministry was based on the demonstration of the Power of the Holy Spirit.
e) His letters were weighty and powerful.
f) As a “speaker” he was regarded as nothing.
(This QT teaches me the good example set by Apostle Paul The Preacher)
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‘Being Ready To Live In God’s Kingdom.’
1 Corinthians 6:9-11.
a) Those people who do not enter the Kingdom of God:-
1- Fornicators.
2- Idolaters.
3- Adulterers.
4- Passive or active homosexuals.
5- Thieves.
6- Greedy people.
7- Drunkards.
8- Revilers.
9- Extortioners.
b) Some Church people were previously in that condition.
c) Change came to their lives through:-
1- Being made clean.
2- Being Sanctified.
3- Being Justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
4- Being Justified in the Spirit of our God.
(This Second one shows me the importance of Being Ready To Live In God’s Kingdom)
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Chris.
Apostle Paul’s letters were weighty and powerful. There is a gift of writing, whether it be of books or letters. This gift should be recognised as a Gift of the Holy Spirit just as much as the other Spiritual Gifts. Let us treasure and honour anointed Christian Authors and Writers.

Church Discipline!

‘Church Discipline.’
1 Corinthians 5:2.
a) Should be given in humility.
b) Should be given in an attitude of grief and not anger.
c) Sometimes means that the person being disciplined is put out of the Church.
(This QT shows me the necessity for the correct way to carry out Church Discipline)
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‘Obtaining Mercy.’
a) 1 Timothy 1:13. Because of former ignorance and unbelief.
b) Hosea 2:1. Because of being pitied by God.
c) Hosea 2:23. Given by God to those people who had not obtained it.
d) Romans 11:30. Even though in the past they were disobedient to God, now they have obtained it.
e) 1 Corinthians 7:25. From the Lord to become trustworthy.
f) 2 Corinthians 4:1. And now we have a Ministry – we do not faint.
g) 1 Timothy 1:16. But I obtained mercy for the reason that in me, as the foremost of sinners, Jesus Christ might show forth and display all His perfect long-suffering and patience for an example to encourage those people who would thereafter believe on Him for the gaining of Eternal Life.
h) 1 Peter 2:10. In the past we had not, but now we have.
(This Second one reminds me of the wonderful Grace in Obtaining Mercy)
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Chris.
Sometimes we shirk away from Church Discipline because of fear of unjust judgement being given or anger being manifested. Those kinds of manifestation are really not to be present at times of Church Discipline. When Church Discipline is being given it should be in gentleness and grief, then it will be correct.

Wise Women!

‘Wise Women.’
a) Proverbs 14:1. Build their houses.
b) 2 Samuel 14:2. Can sometimes pretend effectively.
c) 2 Samuel 20:16. Have authority.
(This QT gives me great respect for Wise Women)
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‘The Challenge To Forgive Other People.’
a) Matthew 18:21-22. Forgiveness needs to be an attitude and generous.
b) Luke 17:3-4. Needs to be given to repentant people.
c) Ephesians 4:32. Needs to be given in the same way that God in Christ forgave us:-
1- Sacrificially.
2- Willingly.
3- Purely.
(This Second one teaches me about The Challenge To Forgive Other People)
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Chris.
Forgiveness needs to be given to repentant people. If people are not repentant we cannot, and are not expected to, give them forgiveness. In such cases what we can do is simply pray to God and tell Him that we forgive them.

The Fear Of People!

‘The Fear Of People.’
Galatians 2:11-13.
a) Galatians 2:11. Can cause us to be in conflict with true Servants of the Lord.
b) Galatians 2:11. Can cause us to be clearly wrong in our decisions.
c) Galatians 2:12. Can make us double minded.
d) Galatians 2:12. Causes double minded decisions.
e) Galatians 2:13. Can make us influence other people and lead them astray.
(This QT makes me want to keep free from The Fear Of People)
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‘The Word Of The Cross.’
1 Corinthians 1:18-29.
a) 1 Corinthians 1:18. Is foolishness to those people who are on the way to destruction.
b) 1 Corinthians 1:18. To us who are on the Way to Salvation it is the Power of God.
c) 1 Corinthians 1:19. God will put an end to the wisdom of secularly minded “wise” and “discerning” people.
d) 1 Corinthians 1:20. God makes foolish the Wisdom of this World system.
e) 1 Corinthians 1:21. In God’s Wisdom the World system with all its wisdom cannot have the knowledge of God and that through the seeming foolishness of preaching God gives Salvation to those people who have Faith in Him.
f) 1 Corinthians 1:22-23. The Message to be preached is Christ Crucified.
g) 1 Corinthians 1:24. To the people that are called by God, Christ is the Power of God and Christ is the Wisdom of God.
h) 1 Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
i) 1 Corinthians 1:26-28. God has called through the Word of the Cross:-
1- Not many wise people.
2- Not many mighty people.
3- Not many noble people.
4- Foolish people.
5- Weak people.
6- Base people.
7- Despised people.
8- People that are nothing in the eyes of the World.
j) 1 Corinthians 1:29. So that no flesh should glory before God.
(This Second one shows me the Power of The Word Of The Cross)
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Chris.
Sometimes people like to be seen by other people as being “strong”. This is actually great human weakness. This is flesh only and has no part in true Christianity or in a True Believer’s life. Our dependence is upon God and not upon flesh.

Those People Who Commit Immorality In Church!

‘Those People Who Commit Immorality In The Church.’
a) 1 Corinthians 5:1. Need to be reported.
b) 1 Corinthians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Revelation 2:21. Need to be dis-fellowshipped until they have repented.
c) 1 Corinthians 6:9; Ephesians 5:3; Revelation 21:8. Have no share in the Kingdom of God.
d) 1 Corinthians 6:13. Need to be taught that their bodies are for the Lord.
e) 1 Corinthians 6:18. Are committing sin against their own body.
f) Acts 15:20 & 29. Are to abstain from it.
g) Galatians 5:19. Are following the desires of their sinful nature.
h) Colossians 3:5. Need to put it to death inside them.
i) 1 Thessalonians 4:7. Need to remember that God has called us to Holiness.
(This QT teaches me how to handle Those People Who Commit Immorality In The Church)
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‘Arrogance.’
a) 1 Corinthians 5:2. Comes because of sexual sin that is not repented of.
b) Leviticus 26:19. Is something that God desires to break down.
c) Deuteronomy 7:12. Can be fatal.
d) Psalm 31:18. Accuses the godly people.
e) Psalm 31:23; Malachi 4:1; 2 Peter 2:10. Will be harshly punished by the Lord.
f) Psalm 119:69. Causes people to make up lies about other people.
g) Psalm 119:78; Zephaniah 3:11. The Lord will bring disgrace upon it.
h) Psalm 119:85. Hates God’s Law and causes people to dig pits for godly people to fall into.
i) Psalm 119:122. People with it desire to oppress other people.
j) Psalm 123:4. Has contempt for God’s People.
k) Isaiah 5:15; 26:5. Will be brought down to the dust.
l) Ezekiel 33:28. The power of it will come to an end.
m) Habakkuk 2:5. Is never at rest.
n) Zephaniah 3:4. Motivates lying prophets who are seeking their own gain.
o) 1 Corinthians 4:18. Can creep into the Church.
p) Titus 1:7. Must not be in the life of a Church Elder.
(This Second one makes me hate all Arrogance)
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Chris.
Those people who commit sexual sin in the Church usually forget that they are committing sin against their own body. They often realise the sin that they are committing with somebody but neglect themselves. God holds them responsible first for their sin against themselves.

God Provides!

‘God Provides.’
a) Proverbs 13:25; Psalm 37:25. For godly people.
b) Genesis 1:29. For His Creation.
c) Leviticus 25:20-22; Deuteronomy 12:7; Psalm 85:12. As His Blessing.
d) Leviticus 26:5. So that His people can live securely.
e) Leviticus 26:10; Psalm 72:16. In abundance.
f) Deuteronomy 8:3. Real Life through His Word.
g) Deuteronomy 8:18. As the fulfilment of His Covenant.
h) Deuteronomy 15:4-6; Isaiah 1:19. If we carefully obey Him.
i) Psalm 36:6-7; 136:25. Because of His Unfailing Love.
j) Psalm 37:3. For those people who Trust in Him and do good.
k) Psalm 147:9. Even for wild animals and birds.
l) Proverbs 28:10. For honest people.
m) Joel 2:23. Because of His Grace.
n) Amos 9:13. In His Time.
o) Zechariah 10:1. In answer to Prayer.
p) Malachi 3:10. In response to our Worship.
q) 2 Corinthians 9:8. Generously.
(Through this QT I have confidence that God Provides)
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‘Peter’s Fear – Causing Him To Deny Christ.’
Matthew 26:69-75.
a) Matthew 26:69-70. To a young servant girl.
b) Matthew 26:71-72. To someone who actually saw him with Jesus.
c) Matthew 26:73-74. To the people who knew by his accent.
d) Matthew 26:75. When Peter realised what he had done, he wept bitterly.
(I am cautioned by this Second one, Peter’s Fear – Causing Him To Deny Christ)
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Chris.
Our God is a Covenant keeping God. We always need to remember this in our life as Believers in Him. If we are to enjoy the benefits of His Covenants we should obey Him. We should not forget the basic Character of God or His Covenants.

Woe To You!

‘Woe To You.’
Matthew 23:13-15.
This passage shows us very clearly that a sad fate would come to the legalistic and hypocritical Jewish Teachers of the Law. The same principle applies today to any “servants of the Lord” who are legalistic and hypocritical.
a) Matthew 23:13. They shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces. (Offending them so that they cannot receive God’s Gift of Eternal Life)
b) Matthew 23:13. They themselves do not have Eternal Life.
c) Matthew 23:14. They travel over land and sea to make disciples of hell.
d) Matthew 23:15. They are concerned more about money than the Worship of the Lord.
(This QT strongly shows me that God loves everyone is a religious fallacy. He speaks Woe To You over the lives of legalistic and hypocritical people who claim to be His “servants”)
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‘When We Have Been With Jesus’
Acts 4:13.
a) We will have courage.
b) If we have an inferior education other people will not despise us.
c) Even though we are ordinary people people will realise that we have been with Jesus.
(This Second one teaches me what happens When We Have Been With Jesus)
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Chris.
The Church is still exposed in these days and this generation to legalistic and hypocritical “teachers”. Rather than just criticise and gossip about these people the Church needs to see them as Jesus does. Forbid them because they are messengers of death and not of life.

I Will Come To You!

‘I Will Come To You.’
1 Corinthians 4:19-21.
These words were written by Apostle Paul before his intended visit to Corinth and the Church there.
a) 1 Corinthians 4:19. I will come IF it is pleasing to the Lord.
b) 1 Corinthians 4:19. Apostle Paul did not want to be around any prideful people.
c) 1 Corinthians 4:19. He wanted to take a note of and be in the Power of God that was at work in the Corinthian Church.
d) 1 Corinthians 4:20. The Kingdom of God is not about words but about the Power of God.
e) 1 Corinthians 4:21. Apostle Paul, as a spiritual father of the Church could come with:-
1- Punishment.
2- Love.
3- Gentleness.
(This QT really encourages me about ministry to the Churches, I Will Come To You)
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‘Do Not Take A Man’s Position Into Account.’
James 2:1-4.
This passage teaches me that we should not honour important people for our advantage. We should honour them for who they are and not for our own benefit.
a) James 2:1. We live by Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
b) James 2:2. All kinds of people come into the house of Worship.
c) James 2:3. All comers should be welcomed and comfortable.
d) James 2:4. The Church should not have wrong motives in such matters. That is evil thinking.
(This Second one reminds me, as the Church, we Do Not Take A Man’s Position Into Account)
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Chris.
The Book of James is so practical. Here we find how our attitudes and behaviour in Church should be – it is taught in a very clear way. To read through the Book of James will surely give a good reminder to us of how it should be in Church.

Biblical Discipline Of Children!

‘Biblical Discipline Of Children.’
a) Proverbs 13:24. Means that they are loved by their parents.
b) Hebrews 12:7. Whoever heard of a child that was not disciplined?
c) Hebrews 12:8. If we have learned to submit to our earthly father’s discipline, it is much easier to submit to our Heavenly Father’s Discipline.
d) Hebrews 12:9. We respect fathers who discipline us properly.
e) Hebrews 12:10. Fathers disciplining their children in the best way they know how.
f) Hebrews 12:11. Who enjoys being disciplined? But it produces good fruit in our lives.
(Through this QT I see the necessity for Biblical Discipline Of Children)
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‘How The Lord Decides About People.’
1 Samuel 16:7.
a) He sometimes rejects them.
b) James 2:1-4. Not in the same way as human beings do. People judge by outward appearance.
c) The Lord looks at a person’s thoughts.
d) The Lord looks at a person’s intentions.
(This Second one reminds me of How The Lord Decides About People)
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Chris.
Parents who truly love their children are interested in every part of their lives. It means that will also discipline them in a loving and caring Biblical way. Some parents do not love their children but, rather, idolise them. This idolising of children is going to cause them great harm in their future.

The John The Baptist Style!

‘The John The Baptist Style.’
Matthew 3:1-7.
a) Matthew 3:1. He preached in the Desert of Judaea.
b) Matthew 3:2. His Message was about repentance and the Kingdom of God.
c) Matthew 3:3. John’s Ministry was prophesied about by Isaiah. Isaiah said:-
1- John would be crying out his message in the desert.
2- John called the people to prepare the Way for the Lord.
3- Make a smooth and straight path for the Lord (by responding to Him).
d) Matthew 3:4. John’s clothes and food were very simple.
e) Matthew 3:5. People went out into the desert to hear John from:-
1- Jerusalem.
2- Judaea.
3- Jordan.
f) Matthew 3:6. These people were water baptised by John and confessed their sins before God.
g) Matthew 3:7. John saw some Pharisee and Sadducee Jewish religious teachers coming out to look. He called them snakes and asked them how they were going to flee from the wrath to come.
(Through this QT I am challenged by The John The Baptist Style)
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‘Solomon In The New Testament.’
a) Matthew 12:42; Luke 11:31. His Wisdom is inferior to the Wisdom of the Lord Jesus Christ.
b) Matthew 1:6-7. The Lord Jesus Christ came from his line in His human form.
c) Matthew 6:29; Luke 12:27. In all his glorious clothing Solomon was not as beautiful as the simple flowers that God created.
d) John 10:23; Acts 3:11; 5:12. A part of the Temple in the times of the Lord Jesus Christ on the Earth was named after Solomon.
e) Acts 7:47. Stephen referred to Solomon as the Temple builder.
(Through this Second one I am challenged to read more about the Old Testament characters that are referred to in the New Testament, Solomon In The New Testament)
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Chris.
The Lord Jesus Christ was and is all Wise. All that He said whilst physically upon the Earth was the Wisdom of God. We need to read and receive into our hearts the Wisdom of God. It devastates the Church and the Mission of the Church when people replace the revealed Wisdom of God with mere human reasoning.

Corinthian Style Pride!

‘Corinthian Style Pride.’

a) 1 Corinthians 4:18. Imagines incorrect things.

b) 1 Corinthians 4:6. Could be avoided if they applied God’s Word to their lives.

c) 1 Corinthians 4:7-8. Makes one believe that they are better than everyone else.

d) 1 Corinthians 5:2. Causes us to avoid repentance and Church discipline.

(Through this QT I want to avoid and keep away from Corinthian Style Pride)

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‘Jesus Christ.’

a) Acts 10:43; 2:38. Will forgive the sins of those people who Believe on His Name.

b) Acts 16:30-31. Can save entire households.

c) Acts 3:19. Is able to Bless and refresh those people whose sins are forgiven.

d) Acts 17:31. Is going to Judge the World.

e) Romans 10:9-10. Should be confessed by our mouths as Lord.

(This Second one gives me strong confidence in Jesus Christ)

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Chris.

Part of the Life of real Church is calling people to Repentance so that they can truly Worship and serve the Lord in His Kingdom. Church discipline is also important. Too many Churches, for fear of losing their “popularity” forsake Church discipline. That is a big mistake and sin of the Church.

Injustice!

‘Injustice.’

a) Proverbs 13:23. Takes away food from the poor people.

b) Leviticus 19:15. Should not be done in court.

c) Deuteronomy 32:4; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Zephaniah 3:5. God is without it.

d) Job 4:8; Proverbs 22:8; Hosea 10:13. Those people who plough for it will reap it.

e) Job 11:14; 22:23. Should not dwell in our tents.

f) Psalm 58:2. Is devised in people’s hearts.

g) Psalm 58:10. The Godly people will rejoice when they see it avenged.

h) Psalm 64:6. Is plotted.

i) Psalm 94:20. Some leaders’ decrees permit it.

j) Psalm 125:3. The Righteous People will not apply their hands to it.

k) Isaiah 5:7. The Lord sees it.

l) Isaiah 58:6. The Lord wants to loose its chains from off His People.

m) Isaiah 59:3. Is muttered.

n) Isaiah 61:8. The Lord hates it.

o) Jeremiah 22:13; Habakkuk 2:12. Will bring woe.

p) Ezekiel 3:20; 18:24; 33:13. Can cause premature death.

q) Ezekiel 9:9. Sometimes fills a city.

r) Ezekiel 18:8. We should stay away from it.

s) Daniel 9:13. We need to turn away from it and pay attention to God’s Truth.

t) Daniel 9:24. Should be wiped away.

u) Hosea 10:4. Is like poisonous weeds in a farmer’s field.

v) 1 Corinthians 13:6. Love does not rejoice about it.

(This QT affirms my belief that God hates Injustice)

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‘Positive Confession – Christ.’

a) Acts 8:35. Philip told the Ethiopian eunuch the Good News about Jesus.

b) Matthew 3:11; John 1:15; Acts 19:4. John Baptist confessed Jesus to the people.

c) Matthew 7:21-23; 1 John 2:4. Confession of Jesus Christ needs to be accompanied with obedience to God.

d) Matthew 10:32; Luke 12:8. Means also that Jesus will confess the confessor before the Heavenly Father.

e) Romans 10:9-10. Brings Salvation.

f) 1 Corinthians 12:3. Is the Work of the Holy Spirit.

g) 1 John 4:15. Means that God lives in us and we live in God.

(Through this Second one I find the only Positive Confession – Christ)

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Chris.

We can receive many forms of encouragement and motivation from the Ministry of John the Baptist. The Bible tells us that he was a man sent by God. He lived a pure and humble life in front of people and he had the purest motive to Glorify God. He said of Jesus Christ – He must increase, I must decrease – I like that!

Do Not Be Afraid!

‘Do Not Be Afraid.’

a) Matthew 10:28. Of people who can harm your body.

b) Matthew 1:20. Of marriage in the Will of God.

c) Matthew 10:26. Of people who may threaten us.

d) Matthew 10:31. You are valuable to God.

e) Matthew 14:27; John 6:20. Jesus is here.

f) Matthew 17:7. Get up.

g) Mark 5:15. When people are delivered from evil spirits.

h) Mark 5:36; Luke 8:50. Just trust Jesus.

i) Luke 1:30. The Lord has decided to Bless you.

j) Luke 2:10. There is Good News of great Joy for everyone.

k) Luke 5:10. Start fishing for people.

l) Luke 12:32. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

m) Acts 18:9. Speak out and do not be silent.

n) Romans 13:3. Just do what is right.

o) Hebrews 13:6. The Lord is our Helper.

p) 1 Peter 3:14. God will reward you for doing right.

(This QT encourages me – Do Not Be Afraid)

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‘Go And Do It.’

Matthew 28:19-20.

a) Make Disciples of all the Nations.

b) Baptising the Disciples in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

c) Teach the Disciples all that we have been taught by the Lord.

d) The Lord is with us until the end of the Age.

(Here is a timely reminder for me to Go And Do It)

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Chris.

In some Christian environments people have superstition and fear about the ministry of Deliverance from evil spirits. This ministry is a part of the proclamation of the Gospel – setting the captives free – and we should not be afraid of a Biblically sound Deliverance Ministry.