Lecture Hall Is Better Than Synagogue Sometimes!

‘Lecture Hall Is Better Than Synagogue Sometimes.’

Acts 19:9-10.

a)      It became difficult for Apostle Paul to teach publicly in Ephesus.

b)      Some of the People:-

1-     Were stubborn.

2-     Refused to Believe.

3-     Said terrible things about The Way.

c)       Paul left and took the Believers and Disciples to the Hall of Tyrannus.

d)      There Apostle Paul continually taught for two years.

e)      Many Jews and Gentiles heard the Word of God because of this. (Those who were taught went out and taught too)

(This QT teaches me that Lecture Hall Is Better Than Synagogue Sometimes)

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‘A Pay Off Or A Gift.’

Romans 6:23.

a)      Sin’s pay off or wages is death.

b)      The Free Gift of God.

c)        Is Eternal Life.

d)      Given by Jesus Christ our Lord.

(This Second one reveals the ultimate choice: A Pay Off Or A Gift)

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Chris.

Apostle Paul spent different amounts of time in different places. We read here of his time in Ephesus, it must have been more than twenty seven months. Rather than claiming himself to be someone great he told the people that he was the least of the Apostles, unworthy of being called an Apostle. Paul simply got on with each task God gave him to do.

There Will Be Shaking!

‘There Will be Shaking.’

Hebrews 12:26-29.

a)      Hebrews 12:26. When God spoke the first time His Voice shook only the Earth.

b)      Hebrews 12:26. God has Promised once again to shake the Earth and the Heavens also.

c)       Hebrews 12:27. This means that everything that can be destroyed will be destroyed. Only that which cannot be shaken will last.

d)      Hebrews 12:28. We should:-

1-     Be thankful and grateful that we have been given a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.

2-     Romans 12:1-2. Because we are thankful, Worship God in a way which is pleasing to Him.

3-     Worship Him with:-

A-     Honour.

B-     Respect.

C-     Fear.

e)      Hebrews 12:29. Our God is like a consuming Fire.

(This QT reminds me that There Will Be Shaking)

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‘For Some People Following Jesus Is A Radical Change.’

Luke 18:22.

a)      Jesus was responding to the words of the young Jewish Leader.

b)      There was one thing that this young Leader still needed to do.

c)       He was to go and sell everything that he owned.

d)      He was to give money to the poor people.

e)      Then he would have riches in Heaven.

f)        Then he would be ready to follow Jesus.

(This Second one teaches me that For Some People Following Jesus Is A Radical Change)

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Chris.

We should respond appropriately to God every time. If we are not sure how to respond to the Word of God then we need to turn to the Word of God and search the Scriptures. Surely God will show us from His Word how to respond to Him. There are two different responses in what is written above and in the Bible there are many, many more. 

The Philistines Needed To Take Heed!

‘The Philistines Needed To Take Heed.’

Isaiah 14:28-29.

a)      This Message came from the Lord in the year that King Ahaz died.

b)      This Message was for the Philistines.

c)       They:-

1-     Were not to be happy because the rod that punished them was broken.

2-     Would see the rod become a poisonous snake.

3-     Would see the rod become a flying fiery dragon.

(This QT calls me to take heed: The Philistines Needed To Take Heed)

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‘We Can Be Acceptable To God.’

2 Corinthians 5:21.

a)      Christ never sinned and knew no sin.

b)      Christ was made sin for us.

c)       So that Christ can make us acceptable to God.

(This Second one causes me to Rejoice: I Can Be Acceptable To God)

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Chris.

God can make a rod into a poisonous snake. We read this in the Scripture. God can also make a poisonous snake harmless we also read this in the Scripture. The God we Worship and Pray to is a God Who can do amazing things in His Will. We cannot make Him do anything, but He can do many wonderful things. 

Joshua's Privilege!

‘Joshua’s Privilege.’

Exodus 33:7-11.

a)      Exodus 33:7. Moses set up a tent away from the camp. He called it the “Meeting Tent”.

b)      Exodus 33:7. Whoever wanted to seek the Lord would go there.

c)       Exodus 33:8. Every time Moses went to the tent everybody would stand at the door of their tent and watch him enter.

d)      Exodus 33:9. When Moses entered into the tent:-

1-      The Pillar of Cloud descended.

2-      The Pillar of cloud stood at the entrance of the tent.

3-      The Lord spoke with Moses.

e)       Exodus 33:10. All the people saw the Pillar of Cloud standing at the entrance of the tent; and all the people rose and Worshipped, every man at the entrance of his tent.

f)        Exodus 33:11. The Lord spoke to Moses Face to face as a man speaks to his friend. Moses then returned to the camp.

g)      Exodus 33:11. Joshua, Moses young assistant stayed in the tent where Moses met with the Lord.

(This QT shows me Joshua’s Privilege)

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‘If We Belong To Christ.’

Galatians 3:29.

a)      If we belong to Christ.

b)      We are now a part of Abraham’s family.

c)       We are heirs according to the Promise of God.

(This Second one assures me: If I Belong To Christ)

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Chris.

God loves to meet with His pure People in a close and personal way. He met with Moses at the door of the tent, at the same time Joshua was inside the tent. God wants to meet with us also in our Believing family home. Home is a place where we can meet with God in a personal way. Some people go to a retreat centre or Prayer mountain God loves to meet with His People in such a way. 

Never Resist When God Speaks!

‘Never Resist When God Speaks.’

Hebrews 12:25.

a)      We should obey the One Who speaks to us.

b)      The Jewish people did not escape when they refused to listen to God.

c)       How can we escape if we refuse to obey the One Who speaks from Heaven.

(By this QT and God’s Grace I want to Never Resist When God Speaks)

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‘A Better Covenant With Better Promises.’

Hebrews 8:6.

a)      Christ has been Appointed to serve as a Priest.

b)      It is superior Priestly service.

c)       A better:-

1-      Way.

2-      Agreement.

3-      Covenant.

4-      Promises.

(This Second 0ne reminds me of A Better Covenant With Better Promises)

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Chris.

A better Covenant with better Promises! This is the Dispensation that we live in today. As True Believers we should have a grateful mind and not a fatalistic one. God is Good and He is the Initiator of a Blessed and Wonderful New Covenant through Jesus Christ.

Everything The Lord Has Planned Will Happen!

‘Everything The Lord Has Planned Will Happen.’

Isaiah 14:24-27.

a)      Isaiah 14:24. The Lord of Hosts, the Lord all powerful has sworn.

b)      Isaiah 14:24. Everything that He has planned and purposed will happen just as He said.

c)       Isaiah 14:25. The Lord will break and crush the Assyrians so that His People can be free from destruction.

d)      Isaiah 14:26. This is what God has purposed and He controls all Nations.

e)       Isaiah 14:27. Everything that the Lord has planned will be done.

(This QT gives me great confidence that Everything The Lord Has Planned Will Happen)

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‘No One Is Acceptable To God.’

Romans 3:10.

a)      This is what the Word of God says.

b)      No one is:-

1-      Righteous.

2-      Just.

3-      Truthful.

4-      Upright.

5-      Conscientious.

c)       There is nobody in the above categories. We all need the Grace of God.

(This Second one reminds me that No One Is Acceptable To God)

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Chris.

When we call on the Name of the Lord we should remember that we are calling on the Name of the Lord of Hosts, The Lord All Powerful. He surely has the Greatest Name, the Name above all Names. There is Power in His Name. It is always correct and good to call on the Name of the Lord when we need to.

Jesus Came To Save Lost People!

‘Jesus Came To Save Lost People.’

Matthew 18:6-11.

a)     Matthew 18:6. It will be terrible for those people who influence children and New Believers to sin.

b)     Matthew 18:7. Anyone who intentionally causes another to sin or stumble will have woe.

c)      Matthew 18:8-9. Be pure and have the Fear of God.

d)     Matthew 18:10. We should not despise little children. In Heaven they always behold the Face of the Heavenly Father.

e)     Matthew 18:11. The Son of Man came to Save people who are lost.

(This QT reminds me that Jesus Came To Save Lost People)

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‘God’s Standard For Abraham.’

Genesis 17:1.

a)     When Abraham was ninety nine years old.

b)     The Lord appeared to him again.

c)      The Lord said that He is God Almighty and All Powerful.

d)     Abraham was to:-

1-     Obey God.

2-     Do what was correct.

3-     Walk before God.

4-     Be Perfect.

(This Second one Teaches me God’s Standard For Abraham)

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Chris.

It will be terrible for those people who influence children and New Believers to sin. When I read this I think of the gangs who capture young children and teenagers and use them to get money, sometimes through begging and sometimes through prostitution. This happens all over the World. To solve it needs Prayer and Holy, sensible action. It even goes on in the City that we are living in.

A Short Pause!

There will be no QT for a couple of days due to my journey. Thank you for your prayers!

We Have Come To Mount Zion!

‘We Have Come To Mount Zion.’

Hebrews 12:22-24.

a)     Hebrews 12:22. We have come to Mount Zion and the Heavenly Jerusalem.

b)     Hebrews 12:22. This is the City of the Living God where thousands and thousands of Angels have come to celebrate.

c)      Hebrews 12:23. Here in the City of the Living God we will find:-

1-     All of God’s dearest Children whose names are written in Heaven.

2-     God Himself, Who Judges everyone.

3-     The spirits of just people made perfect.

d)     Hebrews 12:24. Jesus is in the City of the Living God, He is the Mediator of the New Covenant.

e)     Hebrews 12:24. Jesus’ sprinkled Blood says much better things than the blood of Abel.

(Through this QT: I Have Come To Mount Zion, I look forward to Heaven)

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‘From Curse To Blessing.’

Galatians 3:13-14.

a)     Christ Redeemed us from the Law’s curse when He became a curse in our place.

b)     The Scripture says that anyone who is nailed to a tree is under a curse.

c)      Because of what Christ has done the Blessing that was promised to Abraham was taken to the Gentiles.

d)     So that now we might receive the promised Holy Spirit by Faith.

(This Second is a great Blessing to me: From Curse To Blessing)

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Chris.

We have come to Mount Zion and Heavenly Jerusalem. We are now New Creations in Jesus Christ, we have New Life from God by the Holy Spirit. Mount Zion is a place of Worship, here we can enjoy the Fullness and Freedom of Spiritual Worship. It is a place that is perfect and we can freely go there because the Blood of Jesus was shed for us.