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‘Our Guardian And Teacher.’
2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
a) 2 Corinthians 12:7. God did not want Apostle Paul to become conceited because he was being given many experiences of the Holy Spirit.
b) 2 Corinthians 12:7. God gave to him:-
1-A thorn in his flesh.
2-A messenger of Satan.
3-Something to keep him from becoming too elated.
c) 2 Corinthians 12:8. Three times Apostle Paul pleaded with the Lord to take it away.
d) 2 Corinthians 12:9. God told him that His Grace is sufficient and His Power is made perfect in weakness.
e) 2 Corinthians 12:9. Then Apostle Paul understood. “I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the Power of Christ may rest upon me.”
f) 2 Corinthians 12:10. When we are weak, then we are strong. For the sake of Christ Apostle Paul was content with:-
1- Weaknesses.
2- Insults.
3- Hardships.
4- Persecutions.
5- Calamities.
(This QT affirms to me my Lord Jesus as My Guardian And Teacher)
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‘Arm Ourselves With The Same Attitude As Christ.’
1 Peter 4:1-19.
a) 1 Peter 4:1. Christ suffered in His Body. When we are suffering in our bodies we cease from sin.
b) 1 Peter 4:2. So now we live for the Will of God and not evil fleshly desires.
c) 1 Peter 4:3. The time is now finished for living a worldly lifestyle.
d) 1 Peter 4:4. Worldly ex friends may accuse us.
e) 1 Peter 4:5. Those worldly people will have to give their own account to God.
f) 1 Peter 4:6. Response positively to the Gospel brings a new and godly lifestyle.
g) 1 Peter 4:7. The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that we can Pray.
h) 1 Peter 4:8. We should Love each other deeply because Love covers a multitude of sins.
i) 1 Peter 4:9. We should make a practice of hospitality toward each other without grumbling.
j) 1 Peter 4:10. God has given to us Grace Gifts, we should use them to serve other people.
k) 1 Peter 4:11. Let us speak to other people as the Lord’s Messengers for His Glory.
l) 1 Peter 4:12. We are not to be surprised at the painful trials we suffer.
m) 1 Peter 4:13. We should Rejoice as we share Christ’s sufferings.
n) 1 Peter 4:14. When the Spirit of Glory and God rests upon us sometimes we will be insulted for the Name of Christ. Do not panic – but Rejoice.
o) 1 Peter 4:15-16. We are not to be ashamed if we suffer as a True Believer.
p) 1 Peter 4:17-18. We need to remember that Judgment begins at the House of God.
q) 1 Peter 4:19. If we are suffering according to God’s Will we should commit ourselves to our Faithful Creator and continue to do good.
(This Second reminds me to Arm Myself With The Same Attitude As Christ)
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Chris.
When something goes as we do not expect it to go – we should not panic or doubt God – rather we should Rejoice. God is Faithful and He is still with us. Even when we lose control of a situation God is still in control.
