Due to travel there will be no QT for around three days - thank you.
God Bless You.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Traditions That Do Not Help Us!
'Traditions That Do Not Help Us.'
a) Matthew 15:2; Mark 7:3 & 5. Religious traditions of the Elders.
b) Matthew 15:3; Mark 7:9. Traditions that break the Commandments of God.
c) Matthew 15:6; Mark 7:13. Traditions that make void the Word of God.
d) Mark 7:8. The traditions of men.
e) Colossians 2:8. Human tradition that takes us captive.
(This QT teaches me about Traditions That Do Not Help Me)
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'Hard Work That Brought Results.'
John 2:7.
a) Jesus spoke to the servants of the wedding feast.
b) The were to fill the water pots with water. (These water pots were huge)
c) The servants obeyed Jesus.
d) The water pots were filled to the brim.
(This Second one reminds me about Hard Work That Brought Results)
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Chris.
There are sometimes traditions in the Churches that do not help us. Because they do not help us, or anybody, we can call them worthless traditions. They have no worth or value at all. If the Church gets stuck in these traditions then it will soon become an ineffective witness to Christ. It is not functioning as a part of the Body of Christ.
a) Matthew 15:2; Mark 7:3 & 5. Religious traditions of the Elders.
b) Matthew 15:3; Mark 7:9. Traditions that break the Commandments of God.
c) Matthew 15:6; Mark 7:13. Traditions that make void the Word of God.
d) Mark 7:8. The traditions of men.
e) Colossians 2:8. Human tradition that takes us captive.
(This QT teaches me about Traditions That Do Not Help Me)
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'Hard Work That Brought Results.'
John 2:7.
a) Jesus spoke to the servants of the wedding feast.
b) The were to fill the water pots with water. (These water pots were huge)
c) The servants obeyed Jesus.
d) The water pots were filled to the brim.
(This Second one reminds me about Hard Work That Brought Results)
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Chris.
There are sometimes traditions in the Churches that do not help us. Because they do not help us, or anybody, we can call them worthless traditions. They have no worth or value at all. If the Church gets stuck in these traditions then it will soon become an ineffective witness to Christ. It is not functioning as a part of the Body of Christ.
They Sinned And Were Not Grateful!
'They Sinned And Were Not Grateful.'
Jeremiah 2:7-8.
a) God brought His People into a bountiful country.
b) God wanted them to eat its fruit and its goodness.
c) When they entered, they defiled God's Land.
d) God's People made His Heritage an abomination.
e) Their priests did not seek the Lord.
f) The Teachers of the Law did not know the Lord.
g) The Rulers transgressed against the Lord.
h) The Prophets prophesied by Baal.
i) The Prophets walked after things that did not profit them.
(This QT reveals to me of God's People that They Sinned And Were Not Grateful)
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'When Tradition Was Not Necessary.'
Matthew 15:2.
a) Jesus' Disciples did not think that Tradition was necessary here.
b) They were clean.
c) They did not wash their hands before they ate.
(This Second one explains When Tradition Was Not Necessary, I really want to follow this way)
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Chris.
Their Priests did not seek the Lord. Here we see one of the basic principles of the life of a Shepherd or Teacher of God's People. These Ministers have to seek the Lord. Firstly, they have to seek Him for themselves, that they will never take their own spiritual life for granted. Secondly, they have to seek His Anointing on the Ministry that He has given to Him. Thirdly, they need to seek Him on behalf of the people that they serve.
Jeremiah 2:7-8.
a) God brought His People into a bountiful country.
b) God wanted them to eat its fruit and its goodness.
c) When they entered, they defiled God's Land.
d) God's People made His Heritage an abomination.
e) Their priests did not seek the Lord.
f) The Teachers of the Law did not know the Lord.
g) The Rulers transgressed against the Lord.
h) The Prophets prophesied by Baal.
i) The Prophets walked after things that did not profit them.
(This QT reveals to me of God's People that They Sinned And Were Not Grateful)
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'When Tradition Was Not Necessary.'
Matthew 15:2.
a) Jesus' Disciples did not think that Tradition was necessary here.
b) They were clean.
c) They did not wash their hands before they ate.
(This Second one explains When Tradition Was Not Necessary, I really want to follow this way)
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Chris.
Their Priests did not seek the Lord. Here we see one of the basic principles of the life of a Shepherd or Teacher of God's People. These Ministers have to seek the Lord. Firstly, they have to seek Him for themselves, that they will never take their own spiritual life for granted. Secondly, they have to seek His Anointing on the Ministry that He has given to Him. Thirdly, they need to seek Him on behalf of the people that they serve.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Division Then Defeat!
'Division Then Defeat.'
Revelation 16:19.
a) The Great City was divided into three parts.
b) Then the cities of the Nations fell.
c) Great Babylon was then remembered before God.
d) To give her the cup of the wine.
e) Of the fierceness of God's Wrath.
(This QT shows me a spiritual principle: Division Then Defeat)
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'The Water Pots That Jesus Used.'
John 2:6.
a) There were six of them.
b) They were huge.
c) They contained water for purification.
d) According to Jewish Law.
e) Each had capacity for between 20 - 30 Gallons.
(This Second one reveals to me The Water Pots That Jesus Used)
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Chris.
Here we read of different wines. Firstly, we read of the wine of the fierceness of God's Wrath. Secondly, we read of pots that were used for wine for a large wedding feast. Rather than being hypersensitive about the subject of wine, True Believers today need to read carefully the things that the Bible has to say about wine. We should find it, at least, interesting.
Revelation 16:19.
a) The Great City was divided into three parts.
b) Then the cities of the Nations fell.
c) Great Babylon was then remembered before God.
d) To give her the cup of the wine.
e) Of the fierceness of God's Wrath.
(This QT shows me a spiritual principle: Division Then Defeat)
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'The Water Pots That Jesus Used.'
John 2:6.
a) There were six of them.
b) They were huge.
c) They contained water for purification.
d) According to Jewish Law.
e) Each had capacity for between 20 - 30 Gallons.
(This Second one reveals to me The Water Pots That Jesus Used)
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Chris.
Here we read of different wines. Firstly, we read of the wine of the fierceness of God's Wrath. Secondly, we read of pots that were used for wine for a large wedding feast. Rather than being hypersensitive about the subject of wine, True Believers today need to read carefully the things that the Bible has to say about wine. We should find it, at least, interesting.
Jesus Knows Us Very Well!
'Jesus Knows Us Very Well.'
John 1:48.
a) Jesus knows us as well as He knew Nathanael. Psalm 139:1.
b) Nathanael asked Jesus how He knew him.
c) Before Philip called Nathanael.
d) When Nathanael was under the fig tree.
e) Jesus saw him.
(This QT reminds me that Jesus Knows Me Very Well)
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'The Blessing From Persistent Obedience.'
Luke 5:5-6.
a) Tired Simon was answering Jesus.
b) Simon said:-
1-Master.
2-We have toiled all night.
3-We have caught nothing.
4-Nevertheless.
5-At your Word.
6-I will let down the net.
c) When this was done.
d) They caught a great number of fish.
e) Their nets started to break.
(This Second one explains to me The Blessing From Consistent Obedience)
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Chris.
Jesus saw Nathanael under the fig tree. It is amazing, as we peruse the Scriptures, how easily we can see that God is surely an "All Knowing God" - He is omniscient. Sometimes, at times of difficulty and stress we forget this fact. There are times that we just need to leave things with God and go on. I know that God Knows.
John 1:48.
a) Jesus knows us as well as He knew Nathanael. Psalm 139:1.
b) Nathanael asked Jesus how He knew him.
c) Before Philip called Nathanael.
d) When Nathanael was under the fig tree.
e) Jesus saw him.
(This QT reminds me that Jesus Knows Me Very Well)
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'The Blessing From Persistent Obedience.'
Luke 5:5-6.
a) Tired Simon was answering Jesus.
b) Simon said:-
1-Master.
2-We have toiled all night.
3-We have caught nothing.
4-Nevertheless.
5-At your Word.
6-I will let down the net.
c) When this was done.
d) They caught a great number of fish.
e) Their nets started to break.
(This Second one explains to me The Blessing From Consistent Obedience)
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Chris.
Jesus saw Nathanael under the fig tree. It is amazing, as we peruse the Scriptures, how easily we can see that God is surely an "All Knowing God" - He is omniscient. Sometimes, at times of difficulty and stress we forget this fact. There are times that we just need to leave things with God and go on. I know that God Knows.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
They Forgot To Seek The Lord!
'They Forgot To Seek The Lord.'
Jeremiah 2:6.
a) They did not say:
b) Where is the Lord?
c) He brought us up out of the Land of Egypt.
d) He led us through:-
1-The wilderness.
2-A land of deserts.
3-A land of pits.
4-A land of drought.
5-The shadow of death.
6-A land of deep darkness.
7-A land that no one crossed.
8-A land where no one lived.
(This QT astounds me: They Forgot To Seek The Lord)
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'A Wise Mother And Leader.'
John 2:5.
a) She spoke to her servants.
b) She referred to her Son - Jesus Christ.
c) She asked her servants to follow His Instructions.
(This Second one reveals to me A Wise Mother And Leader)
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Chris.
The Lord led His People through the wilderness. He appointed His Leaders for His People but, ultimately, it was Him Who led them through. It is good to have Spiritual Leaders whom we can trust, but, ultimately, it should be the Lord Who is leading our lives.
Jeremiah 2:6.
a) They did not say:
b) Where is the Lord?
c) He brought us up out of the Land of Egypt.
d) He led us through:-
1-The wilderness.
2-A land of deserts.
3-A land of pits.
4-A land of drought.
5-The shadow of death.
6-A land of deep darkness.
7-A land that no one crossed.
8-A land where no one lived.
(This QT astounds me: They Forgot To Seek The Lord)
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'A Wise Mother And Leader.'
John 2:5.
a) She spoke to her servants.
b) She referred to her Son - Jesus Christ.
c) She asked her servants to follow His Instructions.
(This Second one reveals to me A Wise Mother And Leader)
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Chris.
The Lord led His People through the wilderness. He appointed His Leaders for His People but, ultimately, it was Him Who led them through. It is good to have Spiritual Leaders whom we can trust, but, ultimately, it should be the Lord Who is leading our lives.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Wine!
'Wine.'
a) Proverbs 3:9-10. When we honour the Lord with our wealth, our vats may be bursting with new wine.
b) Proverbs 23:30. We should not tarry long over wine.
c) Proverbs 23:31. Do not look at wine when it is red.
d) Proverbs 31:4. It is not for kings to drink wine.
e) Proverbs 31:6. Give wine to people who are in bitter distress.
f) Ecclesiastes 2:3. I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine.
g) Ecclesiastes 9:7. Drink your wine with a merry heart.
h) Ecclesiastes 10:19. Wine gladdens life.
I) Isaiah 5:11. Wine inflames people who drink it late into the evening.
j) Isaiah 16:10. No person who treads treads out wine in the presses.
k) Isaiah 24:9. No more do they drink wine with singing.
l) Isaiah 24:11. There is an outcry in the streets for the lack of wine.
m) Isaiah 25:6. The Lord will make a feast for all peoples of well aged wine.
n) Isaiah 65:8. The new wine is found in the cluster.
o) Jeremiah 23:9. I am like a man overcome with wine because of the Lord and because of His Holy Words.
p) Jeremiah 48:33. The Lord makes the wine cease from the winepresses.
q) Jeremiah 51:7. The Nations drank of Babylon's wine and went mad.
r) Daniel 1:16. The steward took away their food and the wine that they were to drink.
s) Daniel 5:1. Belshazzar drank wine in front of a thousand leaders.
t) Joel 1:10. The wine dries up.
u) Joel 2:19. The Lord told His People that He was sending them wine.
v) Joel 2:24. The vats shall overflow with wine.
w) Amos 9:13. The mountains shall drip sweet wine.
x) Amos 9:14. They shall plant vineyards and drink their wine.
y) Habakkuk 2:5. Wine is a traitor.
z) Zephaniah 1:13. Although they plant vineyards, they shall not drink wine from them.
(I learn from this QT that It Is Not For Kings To Drink Wine)
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a) Proverbs 3:9-10. When we honour the Lord with our wealth, our vats may be bursting with new wine.
b) Proverbs 23:30. We should not tarry long over wine.
c) Proverbs 23:31. Do not look at wine when it is red.
d) Proverbs 31:4. It is not for kings to drink wine.
e) Proverbs 31:6. Give wine to people who are in bitter distress.
f) Ecclesiastes 2:3. I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine.
g) Ecclesiastes 9:7. Drink your wine with a merry heart.
h) Ecclesiastes 10:19. Wine gladdens life.
I) Isaiah 5:11. Wine inflames people who drink it late into the evening.
j) Isaiah 16:10. No person who treads treads out wine in the presses.
k) Isaiah 24:9. No more do they drink wine with singing.
l) Isaiah 24:11. There is an outcry in the streets for the lack of wine.
m) Isaiah 25:6. The Lord will make a feast for all peoples of well aged wine.
n) Isaiah 65:8. The new wine is found in the cluster.
o) Jeremiah 23:9. I am like a man overcome with wine because of the Lord and because of His Holy Words.
p) Jeremiah 48:33. The Lord makes the wine cease from the winepresses.
q) Jeremiah 51:7. The Nations drank of Babylon's wine and went mad.
r) Daniel 1:16. The steward took away their food and the wine that they were to drink.
s) Daniel 5:1. Belshazzar drank wine in front of a thousand leaders.
t) Joel 1:10. The wine dries up.
u) Joel 2:19. The Lord told His People that He was sending them wine.
v) Joel 2:24. The vats shall overflow with wine.
w) Amos 9:13. The mountains shall drip sweet wine.
x) Amos 9:14. They shall plant vineyards and drink their wine.
y) Habakkuk 2:5. Wine is a traitor.
z) Zephaniah 1:13. Although they plant vineyards, they shall not drink wine from them.
(I learn from this QT that It Is Not For Kings To Drink Wine)
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'Jesus Put His Mother In Correct Perspective.'
John 2:4.
a) Jesus called His Mother "Woman". (It was not honorific)
b) Jesus asked His Mother what her concern had to do with Him.
c) Jesus told His Mother that His Hour had not yet come.
(In This Second one I find that Jesus Put His Mother In Correct Perspective)
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Chris.
The new wine is found in the cluster. This is simply nature as God intends it to be. The crop of grapes is meant to be a Blessing and benefit to the farmer who owns it and harvests it. Wine is not a chemical drink that is invented by man, wine is God's Creation and we need to be good stewards of that Creation.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
An Impressive Finality!
'An Impressive Finality.'
Revelation 16:17-18.
a) The seventh Angel poured out his bowl into the air.
b) A loud Voice then came out of the Temple of Heaven.
c) This Voice came from the Throne.
d) The Voice said:-
e) "It is done."
f) And there were:-
1-Noises.
2-Thunderings.
3-Lightnings.
g) There was a great and mighty earthquake.
h) No earthquake had ever been experienced like it since humanity dwelt on the Earth.
(This QT reveals to me An Impressive Finality)
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'Wine, Oil And Bread.'
Psalm 104:15.
a) Wine makes glad the human heart.
b) Oil makes human faces shine.
c) Bread strengthens the human heart.
(This Second one teaches me about Wine, Oil, And Bread)
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Chris.
When God says: "It is done" it means exactly what it says. Nothing can change "It" because "It is done". Any 'prayer' that challenges God's "It is done" is surely a 'prayer' that is not in God's Will. Our prayers should always be in line with the Word and Will of God. We should never oppose God's Will with our 'prayer'.
Revelation 16:17-18.
a) The seventh Angel poured out his bowl into the air.
b) A loud Voice then came out of the Temple of Heaven.
c) This Voice came from the Throne.
d) The Voice said:-
e) "It is done."
f) And there were:-
1-Noises.
2-Thunderings.
3-Lightnings.
g) There was a great and mighty earthquake.
h) No earthquake had ever been experienced like it since humanity dwelt on the Earth.
(This QT reveals to me An Impressive Finality)
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'Wine, Oil And Bread.'
Psalm 104:15.
a) Wine makes glad the human heart.
b) Oil makes human faces shine.
c) Bread strengthens the human heart.
(This Second one teaches me about Wine, Oil, And Bread)
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Chris.
When God says: "It is done" it means exactly what it says. Nothing can change "It" because "It is done". Any 'prayer' that challenges God's "It is done" is surely a 'prayer' that is not in God's Will. Our prayers should always be in line with the Word and Will of God. We should never oppose God's Will with our 'prayer'.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
God's Plea To His People!
'God's Plea To His People.'
Jeremiah 2:4-5.
a) God's People needed to hear His Word.
b) God spoke clearly to His People.
c) What injustice did their fathers find in Him?
d) They went far away from God.
e) They followed idols.
f) Then they became idolaters.
(This QT reveals God's Plea To His People)
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'They Ran Out Of Wine.'
John 2:3.
a) When they ran out of wine.
b) At the wedding feast.
c) The mother of Jesus.
d) Said to Jesus.
e) That they had no wine.
(This Second one reveals to me a great opportunity for Jesus Christ: They Ran Out Of Wine)
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Chris.
God's Own people began to follow idols. This means that they fully went away from Him and became idolaters. They ceased to follow the Way of Faith. Jesus Christ is the Way. When anyone or anything causes us to turn away from Jesus Christ. The person or thing concerned has become an idol to us. If we continue to follow that person or thing we will become an idolater. May God's Church be cleansed from the sin of idolatry.
Jeremiah 2:4-5.
a) God's People needed to hear His Word.
b) God spoke clearly to His People.
c) What injustice did their fathers find in Him?
d) They went far away from God.
e) They followed idols.
f) Then they became idolaters.
(This QT reveals God's Plea To His People)
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'They Ran Out Of Wine.'
John 2:3.
a) When they ran out of wine.
b) At the wedding feast.
c) The mother of Jesus.
d) Said to Jesus.
e) That they had no wine.
(This Second one reveals to me a great opportunity for Jesus Christ: They Ran Out Of Wine)
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Chris.
God's Own people began to follow idols. This means that they fully went away from Him and became idolaters. They ceased to follow the Way of Faith. Jesus Christ is the Way. When anyone or anything causes us to turn away from Jesus Christ. The person or thing concerned has become an idol to us. If we continue to follow that person or thing we will become an idolater. May God's Church be cleansed from the sin of idolatry.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
The Lord's Mandate!
'The Lord's Mandate.'
Luke 4:18-19.
a) The Spirit of the Lord was upon Him.
b) The Lord had Anointed Him to preach Good News to the poor people.
c) He was sent to proclaim Liberty to the captives.
d) He was sent to bring sight to the blind people.
e) He had come to set at liberty those people who were oppressed.
f) He came to proclaim the year of the Lord's Favour.
(This QT Teaches me The Lord's Mandate)
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'Places Of Invitation.'
We do not just assume to go to these places, we go if we are invited.
a) John 2:2; Revelation 19:9; Luke 14:8. A Wedding feast.
b) Acts 8:31. To explain Truth to another person.
c) Acts 10:23; 28:14; Luke 7:39. To be a guest.
d) 1 Samuel 9:22. The head of the table.
e) 1 Samuel 16:5. Place of Worship.
f) Luke 14:16-17. A great banquet.
(This Second one Teaches me that there are Places Of Invitation)
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Chris.
Jesus had come to set at liberty those people who were oppressed. My Bible tells me that Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today and forever. It simply means that He does not change. His Words and concepts are Eternal. The Life that He gives is Eternal. There are many people in the World system and in the Church today who are in great need of deliverance from their oppression. Evangelism and Ministry only really are effective if those who serve are truly freed from oppression.
Luke 4:18-19.
a) The Spirit of the Lord was upon Him.
b) The Lord had Anointed Him to preach Good News to the poor people.
c) He was sent to proclaim Liberty to the captives.
d) He was sent to bring sight to the blind people.
e) He had come to set at liberty those people who were oppressed.
f) He came to proclaim the year of the Lord's Favour.
(This QT Teaches me The Lord's Mandate)
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'Places Of Invitation.'
We do not just assume to go to these places, we go if we are invited.
a) John 2:2; Revelation 19:9; Luke 14:8. A Wedding feast.
b) Acts 8:31. To explain Truth to another person.
c) Acts 10:23; 28:14; Luke 7:39. To be a guest.
d) 1 Samuel 9:22. The head of the table.
e) 1 Samuel 16:5. Place of Worship.
f) Luke 14:16-17. A great banquet.
(This Second one Teaches me that there are Places Of Invitation)
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Chris.
Jesus had come to set at liberty those people who were oppressed. My Bible tells me that Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today and forever. It simply means that He does not change. His Words and concepts are Eternal. The Life that He gives is Eternal. There are many people in the World system and in the Church today who are in great need of deliverance from their oppression. Evangelism and Ministry only really are effective if those who serve are truly freed from oppression.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Armageddon Gathering!
'Armageddon Gathering.'
Revelation 16:16.
a) The demonic spirits.
b) Gathered all the rulers.
c) Gathered all the armies.
d) To a place with a Hebrew name.
e) Armageddon.
(This QT gives me a clear desire to avoid the Armageddon Gathering)
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'A Gathering I Like.'
John 21:2.
a) Several of the Disciples of Jesus were in this Gathering.
b) In the Gathering were:-
1-Simon Peter.
2-Thomas the twin.
3-Nathanael of Cana in Galilee.
4-The sons of Zebedee.
c) Two other Disciples were also there.
(Through this Second one I find A Gathering I Like)
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Chris.
Armageddon refers to an event of great destruction. The word is not only used in the Bible - it is also used of any war scene where there is great destruction. We thank God for His restraining Hand on the Koreas at this time. There are many people both inside and outside of Korea who are Praying for a good resolution and for Peace. May there be no Armageddon!
Revelation 16:16.
a) The demonic spirits.
b) Gathered all the rulers.
c) Gathered all the armies.
d) To a place with a Hebrew name.
e) Armageddon.
(This QT gives me a clear desire to avoid the Armageddon Gathering)
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'A Gathering I Like.'
John 21:2.
a) Several of the Disciples of Jesus were in this Gathering.
b) In the Gathering were:-
1-Simon Peter.
2-Thomas the twin.
3-Nathanael of Cana in Galilee.
4-The sons of Zebedee.
c) Two other Disciples were also there.
(Through this Second one I find A Gathering I Like)
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Chris.
Armageddon refers to an event of great destruction. The word is not only used in the Bible - it is also used of any war scene where there is great destruction. We thank God for His restraining Hand on the Koreas at this time. There are many people both inside and outside of Korea who are Praying for a good resolution and for Peace. May there be no Armageddon!
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Come Back To The Lord!
'Come Back To The Lord.'
Jeremiah 2:1-3.
a) Jeremiah 2:1. This was the Word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah.
b) Jeremiah 2:2. Jeremiah was to go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem.
c) Jeremiah 2:2.. This was the Message from the Lord.
d) Jeremiah 2:2-3. Jeremiah shouted out this Message in the hearing of Jerusalem:-
1-Thus says the Lord.
2-I remember you.
3-The kindness of your youth.
4-Your love.
5-You followed Me, even through the wilderness.
6-It was so barren - not a seed was sown.
7-At that time Israel were a Holy People.
8-They were the first of the Lord's Children.
9-All who defiled Israel were offensive to the Lord.
10-Disaster will come upon the defilers.
(This QT calls me Come Back To The Lord)
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'We Will See Greater Things.'
John 1:50.
a) Jesus answered and spoke to Nathanael.
b) Because I said to you.
c) I saw you under the fig tree.
d) Do you Believe just because of that?
e) You will see greater things than these.
(Through this Second one I Believe that I Will See Greater Things)
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Chris.
Jeremiah was to go and cry in in the hearing of Jerusalem. His Ministry was clearly defined by the Lord. The Bible tells me that God is not the Author of Confusion. When I meet people who are trying in their own strength and way to "serve the Lord" it makes me sad because such people are usually ineffective. Our Ministries should be clearly defined by the Lord.
Jeremiah 2:1-3.
a) Jeremiah 2:1. This was the Word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah.
b) Jeremiah 2:2. Jeremiah was to go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem.
c) Jeremiah 2:2.. This was the Message from the Lord.
d) Jeremiah 2:2-3. Jeremiah shouted out this Message in the hearing of Jerusalem:-
1-Thus says the Lord.
2-I remember you.
3-The kindness of your youth.
4-Your love.
5-You followed Me, even through the wilderness.
6-It was so barren - not a seed was sown.
7-At that time Israel were a Holy People.
8-They were the first of the Lord's Children.
9-All who defiled Israel were offensive to the Lord.
10-Disaster will come upon the defilers.
(This QT calls me Come Back To The Lord)
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'We Will See Greater Things.'
John 1:50.
a) Jesus answered and spoke to Nathanael.
b) Because I said to you.
c) I saw you under the fig tree.
d) Do you Believe just because of that?
e) You will see greater things than these.
(Through this Second one I Believe that I Will See Greater Things)
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Chris.
Jeremiah was to go and cry in in the hearing of Jerusalem. His Ministry was clearly defined by the Lord. The Bible tells me that God is not the Author of Confusion. When I meet people who are trying in their own strength and way to "serve the Lord" it makes me sad because such people are usually ineffective. Our Ministries should be clearly defined by the Lord.
The Lord Comes!
'The Lord Comes Like A Thief.'
a) Revelation 16:15. So we need to watch and keep our garments.
b) Revelation 16:15. We need to stay awake and keep our garments on.
c) Revelation 3:3. We need to be ready for the Lord and be awake.
d) 1 Thessalonians 5:2. The Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
e) 2 Peter 3:10. The Day of the Lord will come like a thief.
(This QT reminds me that The Lord Comes Like A Thief)
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'Nathanael's Life.'
John 1:46-49.
a) John 1:46. Philip, a Disciple of Jesus called Nathanael to come and see Jesus.
b) John 1:46. Nathanael had a cynical attitude about people from Nazareth.
c) John 1:47. Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards Him.
d) John 1:47. Jesus said of Nathanael that he was an Israelite indeed.
e) John 1:47. There was no deceit in Nathanael.
f) John 1:48. Nathanael asked Jesus how He knew him.
g) John 1:48. Jesus answered and said to Nathanael:-
1-Before Philip called you.
2-When you were under the fig tree.
3-I saw you.
h) John 1:49. Nathanael answered and said to Jesus:-
1-Rabbi.
2-You are the Son of God.
3-You are the King of Israel.
(Through this Second one, Nathanael's Life, I have assurance that Jesus knows me)
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Chris.
Jesus answered Nathanael!. He knew Nathanael and about Nathanael before He ever saw him. This reminds me that Jesus knows me and He knows us all. Because of this knowledge that Jesus has we can have confidence to come to Him in Prayer. Nothing can be hidden from Him.
a) Revelation 16:15. So we need to watch and keep our garments.
b) Revelation 16:15. We need to stay awake and keep our garments on.
c) Revelation 3:3. We need to be ready for the Lord and be awake.
d) 1 Thessalonians 5:2. The Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
e) 2 Peter 3:10. The Day of the Lord will come like a thief.
(This QT reminds me that The Lord Comes Like A Thief)
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'Nathanael's Life.'
John 1:46-49.
a) John 1:46. Philip, a Disciple of Jesus called Nathanael to come and see Jesus.
b) John 1:46. Nathanael had a cynical attitude about people from Nazareth.
c) John 1:47. Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards Him.
d) John 1:47. Jesus said of Nathanael that he was an Israelite indeed.
e) John 1:47. There was no deceit in Nathanael.
f) John 1:48. Nathanael asked Jesus how He knew him.
g) John 1:48. Jesus answered and said to Nathanael:-
1-Before Philip called you.
2-When you were under the fig tree.
3-I saw you.
h) John 1:49. Nathanael answered and said to Jesus:-
1-Rabbi.
2-You are the Son of God.
3-You are the King of Israel.
(Through this Second one, Nathanael's Life, I have assurance that Jesus knows me)
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Chris.
Jesus answered Nathanael!. He knew Nathanael and about Nathanael before He ever saw him. This reminds me that Jesus knows me and He knows us all. Because of this knowledge that Jesus has we can have confidence to come to Him in Prayer. Nothing can be hidden from Him.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Being Ready For The Lord!
'Being Ready For The Lord.'
Revelation 16:15.
a) The Lord is coming as a thief.
b) Blessed is the person who watches.
c) Blessed is the person who keeps their garments.
d) Blessed is the person who will not walk naked and expose their shame.
(This QT reminds me that I need to be Being Ready For The Lord)
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'A Special Guest.'
John 2:1.
a) On the third day.
b) There was a wedding in Cana of Galilee.
c) The mother of Jesus was there.
(This Second one reveals to me that A Special Guest was there)
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Chris.
I know that the most important thing in my life is that I am Ready For The Lord. This is a challenge for every True Believer. His Coming will be as a thief - that means that the time is unexpected. The thief always comes when they are not expected. It also means that we need to be alert and watching for His Coming. We need to be living clean lives before Him continually.
Revelation 16:15.
a) The Lord is coming as a thief.
b) Blessed is the person who watches.
c) Blessed is the person who keeps their garments.
d) Blessed is the person who will not walk naked and expose their shame.
(This QT reminds me that I need to be Being Ready For The Lord)
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'A Special Guest.'
John 2:1.
a) On the third day.
b) There was a wedding in Cana of Galilee.
c) The mother of Jesus was there.
(This Second one reveals to me that A Special Guest was there)
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Chris.
I know that the most important thing in my life is that I am Ready For The Lord. This is a challenge for every True Believer. His Coming will be as a thief - that means that the time is unexpected. The thief always comes when they are not expected. It also means that we need to be alert and watching for His Coming. We need to be living clean lives before Him continually.
God Makes Us Victorious!
'God Makes Us Victorious.'
Jeremiah 1:18-19.
a) God makes us this day:-
1-A fortified city.
2-An iron pillar.
3-Bronze walls against the whole land.
4-Bronze walls against the kings, princes and priests of Judah.
5-Bronze walls against the peoples of the land.
b) They will fight against us.
c) But they shall not prevail against us.
d) The Lord is with us.
e) To deliver us.
(Through this QT I thank God because God Makes Me Victorious)
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'When The Eyes Of Our Understanding Are Enlightened.'
Ephesians 1:18-19.
a) When the eyes of our understanding are enlightened.
b) We may know what is the Hope of the Lord's Calling.
c) We may know what are the riches of the Glory of His Inheritance in the Saints.
d) We may know what is the exceeding greatness of His Power toward us who Believe.
e) All this is according to the working of His Mighty Power.
f) Towards us who Believe.
(This Second one teaches me what happens When The Eyes Of My Understanding Are Enlightened)
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Chris.
They will fight against us. This is something that all of us face at various times in our lives. The times when people fight against us. Our wise responses each time that this happens are very important. The response is a very important action or inaction. We need Wisdom from God when we face such times.
Jeremiah 1:18-19.
a) God makes us this day:-
1-A fortified city.
2-An iron pillar.
3-Bronze walls against the whole land.
4-Bronze walls against the kings, princes and priests of Judah.
5-Bronze walls against the peoples of the land.
b) They will fight against us.
c) But they shall not prevail against us.
d) The Lord is with us.
e) To deliver us.
(Through this QT I thank God because God Makes Me Victorious)
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'When The Eyes Of Our Understanding Are Enlightened.'
Ephesians 1:18-19.
a) When the eyes of our understanding are enlightened.
b) We may know what is the Hope of the Lord's Calling.
c) We may know what are the riches of the Glory of His Inheritance in the Saints.
d) We may know what is the exceeding greatness of His Power toward us who Believe.
e) All this is according to the working of His Mighty Power.
f) Towards us who Believe.
(This Second one teaches me what happens When The Eyes Of My Understanding Are Enlightened)
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Chris.
They will fight against us. This is something that all of us face at various times in our lives. The times when people fight against us. Our wise responses each time that this happens are very important. The response is a very important action or inaction. We need Wisdom from God when we face such times.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Our Heart!
'Our Heart.'
a) Proverbs 4:23. We should keep our heart with all diligence because from it flow all the springs of life.
b) Proverbs 10:8. The wise of heart will receive commandments.
c) Proverbs 10:20. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
d) Proverbs 11:20. Those people of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord.
e) Proverbs 12:23. The heart of fools proclaims folly (or foolishness).
f) Proverbs 12:25. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down.
g) Proverbs 13:12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick.
h) Proverbs 15:13. A glad heart makes a cheerful face.
I) Proverbs 15:13. By sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
j) Proverbs 15:14. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge.
k) Proverbs 17:22. A joyful heart is good medicine.
l) Proverbs 20:9. Who can say that they have made their heart pure?
m) Proverbs 21:4. A proud heart is sin.
n) Proverbs 26:23. Like the glaze covering an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart.
o) Proverbs 28:14. Whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
p) Ecclesiastes 3:11. God has put Eternity into man's heart.
q) Ecclesiastes 5:2. Do not let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God.
r) Isaiah 57:17. He went on backsliding in the way of his own heart.
s) Isaiah 59:13. Conceiving and uttering from the heart lying words.
t) Isaiah 60:5. Your heart shall thrill and exult.
u) Isaiah 63:17. Oh Lord, why do You harden our heart.
v) Isaiah 65:14. My servants shall sing for gladness of heart.
w) Isaiah 66:14. Your heart shall rejoice.
x) Jeremiah 3:10. Judah did not return to the Lord with their whole heart, but with pretence.
y) Jeremiah 3:17. They will no more follow their own stubborn and evil heart.
z) Jeremiah 4:14. Wash your heart from evil.
(This QT calls to attention my Heart)
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'The Lord's Direction Of Our Lives.'
Proverbs 3:6.
a) In all our ways.
b) Acknowledge Him.
c) And He shall direct our paths.
(This Second one makes me Hope for The Lord's Direction Of My Life)
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Chris.
Who can say that they have made their heart pure? There is no one who can truthfully make this statement. The only way in which we can have a pure heart is by coming to the Lord and by letting Him wash our heart pure with His Word and by the Blood of Jesus Christ. There is no other way in this entire World by which our heart can be made pure.
a) Proverbs 4:23. We should keep our heart with all diligence because from it flow all the springs of life.
b) Proverbs 10:8. The wise of heart will receive commandments.
c) Proverbs 10:20. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
d) Proverbs 11:20. Those people of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord.
e) Proverbs 12:23. The heart of fools proclaims folly (or foolishness).
f) Proverbs 12:25. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down.
g) Proverbs 13:12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick.
h) Proverbs 15:13. A glad heart makes a cheerful face.
I) Proverbs 15:13. By sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
j) Proverbs 15:14. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge.
k) Proverbs 17:22. A joyful heart is good medicine.
l) Proverbs 20:9. Who can say that they have made their heart pure?
m) Proverbs 21:4. A proud heart is sin.
n) Proverbs 26:23. Like the glaze covering an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart.
o) Proverbs 28:14. Whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
p) Ecclesiastes 3:11. God has put Eternity into man's heart.
q) Ecclesiastes 5:2. Do not let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God.
r) Isaiah 57:17. He went on backsliding in the way of his own heart.
s) Isaiah 59:13. Conceiving and uttering from the heart lying words.
t) Isaiah 60:5. Your heart shall thrill and exult.
u) Isaiah 63:17. Oh Lord, why do You harden our heart.
v) Isaiah 65:14. My servants shall sing for gladness of heart.
w) Isaiah 66:14. Your heart shall rejoice.
x) Jeremiah 3:10. Judah did not return to the Lord with their whole heart, but with pretence.
y) Jeremiah 3:17. They will no more follow their own stubborn and evil heart.
z) Jeremiah 4:14. Wash your heart from evil.
(This QT calls to attention my Heart)
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'The Lord's Direction Of Our Lives.'
Proverbs 3:6.
a) In all our ways.
b) Acknowledge Him.
c) And He shall direct our paths.
(This Second one makes me Hope for The Lord's Direction Of My Life)
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Chris.
Who can say that they have made their heart pure? There is no one who can truthfully make this statement. The only way in which we can have a pure heart is by coming to the Lord and by letting Him wash our heart pure with His Word and by the Blood of Jesus Christ. There is no other way in this entire World by which our heart can be made pure.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
We Should Know More About Our Enemy!
'We Should Know More About Our Enemy.
Revelation 16:14.
a) Our enemy uses spirits of demons.
b) Our enemy uses diabolical spirits.
c) These spirits:-
1-Perform wonders.
2-Perform signs.
3-Attempt to bring together the World Rulers.
d) The rulers will then be ready.
e) For the Battle.
f) Of the Great Day of God Almighty.
(This QT makes me realise that I Should Know More About My Enemy)
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'Trust In The Lord.'
Proverbs 3:5.
a) Trust in the Lord.
b) With all your heart.
c) We should not lean.
d) On our own understanding.
(This Second one reminds me to Trust In The Lord)
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Chris.
The performing of signs is something that is not restricted to Christian "Workers of Miracles". This is why we are urged in the Bible to discern the manifestations that come from God and those that do not. In the "last days" more and more signs are being worked and they can be used to deceive people and lead them away from God. This is why we need to discern (not be suspicious of) but discern, the performing of signs.
Revelation 16:14.
a) Our enemy uses spirits of demons.
b) Our enemy uses diabolical spirits.
c) These spirits:-
1-Perform wonders.
2-Perform signs.
3-Attempt to bring together the World Rulers.
d) The rulers will then be ready.
e) For the Battle.
f) Of the Great Day of God Almighty.
(This QT makes me realise that I Should Know More About My Enemy)
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'Trust In The Lord.'
Proverbs 3:5.
a) Trust in the Lord.
b) With all your heart.
c) We should not lean.
d) On our own understanding.
(This Second one reminds me to Trust In The Lord)
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Chris.
The performing of signs is something that is not restricted to Christian "Workers of Miracles". This is why we are urged in the Bible to discern the manifestations that come from God and those that do not. In the "last days" more and more signs are being worked and they can be used to deceive people and lead them away from God. This is why we need to discern (not be suspicious of) but discern, the performing of signs.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Get Ready!
'Get Ready.'
Jeremiah 1:17.
a) Prepare yourself.
b) Arise.
c) Speak to them.
d) All that I command you.
e) Do not be frightened as you face them.
f) Lest I dismay you before them.
(This QT urges me to Get Ready)
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'You Shall Love The Lord.'
Deuteronomy 6:5.
a) We are to love the Lord our God.
b) With all our heart.
c) With all our soul.
d) With all our strength.
(Because of this Second one I Shall Love The Lord)
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Chris.
Do not be frightened as you face them. It would be so nice if everyone who worships and who serves in Church had a good and lovely character. Many people do, but sometimes it is spoilt by one or two people who do not manifest any fruit of the Holy Spirit at all. These people are often frightening for us to have to face. Their attitude can be really harsh, critical and cold. God reminds us in His Word, not to be frightened of such people.
Jeremiah 1:17.
a) Prepare yourself.
b) Arise.
c) Speak to them.
d) All that I command you.
e) Do not be frightened as you face them.
f) Lest I dismay you before them.
(This QT urges me to Get Ready)
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'You Shall Love The Lord.'
Deuteronomy 6:5.
a) We are to love the Lord our God.
b) With all our heart.
c) With all our soul.
d) With all our strength.
(Because of this Second one I Shall Love The Lord)
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Chris.
Do not be frightened as you face them. It would be so nice if everyone who worships and who serves in Church had a good and lovely character. Many people do, but sometimes it is spoilt by one or two people who do not manifest any fruit of the Holy Spirit at all. These people are often frightening for us to have to face. Their attitude can be really harsh, critical and cold. God reminds us in His Word, not to be frightened of such people.
Monday, August 17, 2015
The Gift From The Heavenly Father!
'The Gift From The Heavenly Father.'
Luke 11:13.
a) We are evil.
b) But we know how to give good gifts to our children.
c) How much more will the Heavenly Father.
d) Give the Holy Spirit.
e) To those people who ask Him.
(Through this QT I am thankful for The Gift From The Heavenly Father)
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'Giving Thanks To The Lord.'
Psalm 86:12.
a) We give Thanks.
b) To the Lord our God.
c) With our whole heart.
d) We Glorify His Name.
e) Forever.
(This Second one encourages me to be Giving Thanks To The Lord)
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Chris.
We need to ask our Heavenly Father to fill us with the Holy Spirit. This infilling is not just some kind of automatic happening. Jesus taught His Disciples and the Bible Teaches us that we need to ask our Heavenly Father to fill us with the Holy Spirit. There is a very obvious life change when we are filled with the Holy Spirit.
Luke 11:13.
a) We are evil.
b) But we know how to give good gifts to our children.
c) How much more will the Heavenly Father.
d) Give the Holy Spirit.
e) To those people who ask Him.
(Through this QT I am thankful for The Gift From The Heavenly Father)
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'Giving Thanks To The Lord.'
Psalm 86:12.
a) We give Thanks.
b) To the Lord our God.
c) With our whole heart.
d) We Glorify His Name.
e) Forever.
(This Second one encourages me to be Giving Thanks To The Lord)
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Chris.
We need to ask our Heavenly Father to fill us with the Holy Spirit. This infilling is not just some kind of automatic happening. Jesus taught His Disciples and the Bible Teaches us that we need to ask our Heavenly Father to fill us with the Holy Spirit. There is a very obvious life change when we are filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Sources Of Unclean Spirits!
'The Sources Of Unclean Spirits!
Revelation 16:13.
a) These unclean spirits are impure.
b) They look like frogs.
c) They come out of the mouths of the:-
1-Dragon.
2-Beast.
3-False Prophet.
(This QT teaches me The Sources Of Unclean Spirits)
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'For The Victorious Person.'
Revelation 3:21.
a) For the person who is victorious.
b) Jesus gives the right to sit with Him.
c) On His Throne.
d) Jesus Himself was Victorious.
e) He sat down with His Father.
f) On His Throne.
(This Second one reveals to me a part of the reward For The Victorious Person)
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Chris.
The sight of the Beast of Revelation is, at this time, beyond our imagination. It suffices us to know of the fact of the being of the Beast. Scripture clearly teaches us that end times will be very much different in comparison with present times. God desires that we are living ready for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 16:13.
a) These unclean spirits are impure.
b) They look like frogs.
c) They come out of the mouths of the:-
1-Dragon.
2-Beast.
3-False Prophet.
(This QT teaches me The Sources Of Unclean Spirits)
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'For The Victorious Person.'
Revelation 3:21.
a) For the person who is victorious.
b) Jesus gives the right to sit with Him.
c) On His Throne.
d) Jesus Himself was Victorious.
e) He sat down with His Father.
f) On His Throne.
(This Second one reveals to me a part of the reward For The Victorious Person)
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Chris.
The sight of the Beast of Revelation is, at this time, beyond our imagination. It suffices us to know of the fact of the being of the Beast. Scripture clearly teaches us that end times will be very much different in comparison with present times. God desires that we are living ready for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
When God Ordained Disaster!
'When God Ordained Disaster.'
Jeremiah 1:13-16.
a) Jeremiah 1:13. The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.
b) Jeremiah 1:13. The Lord asked Jeremiah what he saw.
c) Jeremiah 1:13. Jeremiah saw a boiling pot.
d) Jeremiah 1:13. This pot was tilting towards God's People from the North.
e) Jeremiah 1:14. The Lord spoke this Word to Jeremiah.
f) Jeremiah 1:14. From the North, disaster will be poured out on all people who dwell in the land.
g) Jeremiah 1:15. God was about to summon all the peoples of the Northern Kingdoms.
h) Jeremiah 1:15. Their kings would come and set up their thrones.
i) Jeremiah 1:15. These thrones would be placed.
j) Jeremiah 1:15. In the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem.
k) Jeremiah 1:15. These kings would come against all of Jerusalem's surrounding walls.
l) Jeremiah 1:15. These kings would come against all the towns of Judah.
m) Jeremiah 1:16. God will pronounce His Judgments on His People.
n) Jeremiah 1:16. God will punish His People because they have sinned.
o) Jeremiah 1:16. God's People were wicked in forsaking and abandoning Him.
p) Jeremiah 1:16. God's People burned incense to other gods.
q) Jeremiah 1:16. God's People worshipped what their hands had made.
(This QT teaches me what happened When God Ordained Disaster)
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'The True Way To Live.'
1 John 2:6.
a) If we claim to live in Christ.
b) If we say that we remain in union with God.
c) We must live just as Jesus Christ did.
(This Second one motivates me to follow The True Way To Live)
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Chris.
Jeremiah saw a boiling pot! That was not the end of the "story"! There was a very clear meaning from God about this pot. Visions and dreams that come from God are not mysterious or mystical. They are not "weird" in a spiritual or intellectual sense, they are actually clear and have a clear meaning. When people claim to "see" things then we can surely test them with the Word of God, which is the final Judge and Discernment.
Jeremiah 1:13-16.
a) Jeremiah 1:13. The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.
b) Jeremiah 1:13. The Lord asked Jeremiah what he saw.
c) Jeremiah 1:13. Jeremiah saw a boiling pot.
d) Jeremiah 1:13. This pot was tilting towards God's People from the North.
e) Jeremiah 1:14. The Lord spoke this Word to Jeremiah.
f) Jeremiah 1:14. From the North, disaster will be poured out on all people who dwell in the land.
g) Jeremiah 1:15. God was about to summon all the peoples of the Northern Kingdoms.
h) Jeremiah 1:15. Their kings would come and set up their thrones.
i) Jeremiah 1:15. These thrones would be placed.
j) Jeremiah 1:15. In the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem.
k) Jeremiah 1:15. These kings would come against all of Jerusalem's surrounding walls.
l) Jeremiah 1:15. These kings would come against all the towns of Judah.
m) Jeremiah 1:16. God will pronounce His Judgments on His People.
n) Jeremiah 1:16. God will punish His People because they have sinned.
o) Jeremiah 1:16. God's People were wicked in forsaking and abandoning Him.
p) Jeremiah 1:16. God's People burned incense to other gods.
q) Jeremiah 1:16. God's People worshipped what their hands had made.
(This QT teaches me what happened When God Ordained Disaster)
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'The True Way To Live.'
1 John 2:6.
a) If we claim to live in Christ.
b) If we say that we remain in union with God.
c) We must live just as Jesus Christ did.
(This Second one motivates me to follow The True Way To Live)
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Chris.
Jeremiah saw a boiling pot! That was not the end of the "story"! There was a very clear meaning from God about this pot. Visions and dreams that come from God are not mysterious or mystical. They are not "weird" in a spiritual or intellectual sense, they are actually clear and have a clear meaning. When people claim to "see" things then we can surely test them with the Word of God, which is the final Judge and Discernment.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
The Lord Our God Brought Us Out!
'The Lord Our God Brought Us Out.'
Joshua 24:17.
a) It was the Lord our God Himself.
b) He brought us up from the Land of Egypt.
c) He also brought up our:-
1-Parents.
2-Fathers.
3-Ancestors.
d) Egypt was a land of slavery.
e) The Lord our God Himself performed signs.
f) These signs were great and spectacular.
g) He did this in the eyesight of His People.
h) He protected and guarded His People for the entire length of their journey.
I) Even when they passed through other Nations.
(This QT reminds me that The Lord My God Brought me Out)
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'Following In The Footsteps Of Christ.'
1 Peter 2:1.
a) We are called to endure suffering.
b) Because Christ suffered for us.
c) Christ has left us an example.
d) So we should follow in His Footsteps.
(Through this Second one I know I should be Following In The Footsteps Of Christ)
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Chris.
God has always been a Faithful God - not only in this generation but also in former generations. Jesus Christ has come to bring the Message of the Gospel to the entire World. God is a Faithful God and Jesus Christ teaches us about His Faithfulness. We should not be like the Scribes and Pharisees and reject this Gospel Message.
Joshua 24:17.
a) It was the Lord our God Himself.
b) He brought us up from the Land of Egypt.
c) He also brought up our:-
1-Parents.
2-Fathers.
3-Ancestors.
d) Egypt was a land of slavery.
e) The Lord our God Himself performed signs.
f) These signs were great and spectacular.
g) He did this in the eyesight of His People.
h) He protected and guarded His People for the entire length of their journey.
I) Even when they passed through other Nations.
(This QT reminds me that The Lord My God Brought me Out)
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'Following In The Footsteps Of Christ.'
1 Peter 2:1.
a) We are called to endure suffering.
b) Because Christ suffered for us.
c) Christ has left us an example.
d) So we should follow in His Footsteps.
(Through this Second one I know I should be Following In The Footsteps Of Christ)
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Chris.
God has always been a Faithful God - not only in this generation but also in former generations. Jesus Christ has come to bring the Message of the Gospel to the entire World. God is a Faithful God and Jesus Christ teaches us about His Faithfulness. We should not be like the Scribes and Pharisees and reject this Gospel Message.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Preparing The Way For The Kings Of The East!
'Preparing The Way For The Kings Of The East!
Revelation 16:12.
a) The sixth Angel poured out his bowl.
b) On the great river Euphrates.
c) The river water was dried up.
d) To prepare the way for the Kings of the East.
(This QT reveals Preparing The Way For The Kings Of The East)
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'Consider Him.'
Hebrews 12:3.
a) Consider Him.
b) Who endured such opposition from sinners.
c) So that you will not grow weary.
d) And lose heart.
(Through this Second one I have cause to Consider Him)
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Chris.
The heart of the True Believer should always be ready for whatever comes next. We should always be ready. It means that there are times that we need to take action like it says in the Book of Revelation, we need to be a people who prepare the way. God is at work in the World today and He wants us to be sensitive to His Work.
Revelation 16:12.
a) The sixth Angel poured out his bowl.
b) On the great river Euphrates.
c) The river water was dried up.
d) To prepare the way for the Kings of the East.
(This QT reveals Preparing The Way For The Kings Of The East)
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'Consider Him.'
Hebrews 12:3.
a) Consider Him.
b) Who endured such opposition from sinners.
c) So that you will not grow weary.
d) And lose heart.
(Through this Second one I have cause to Consider Him)
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Chris.
The heart of the True Believer should always be ready for whatever comes next. We should always be ready. It means that there are times that we need to take action like it says in the Book of Revelation, we need to be a people who prepare the way. God is at work in the World today and He wants us to be sensitive to His Work.
The Lord Is Watching!
'The Lord Is Watching.'
Jeremiah 1:11-12.
a) The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.
b) What do you see Jeremiah?
c) Jeremiah responded that he saw the branch of an almond tree.
d) The Lord told Jeremiah that He had seen correctly.
e) The Lord was watching.
f) To see that His Word is fulfilled.
g) The Hebrew word for "watching".
h) Sounds like the Hebrew word for "almond tree".
(This QT reminds me that The Lord Is Watching)
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'Follow The Lord's Way!'
Colossians 3:13.
a) With each other:-
1-Bear.
2-Forgive.
3-Make allowances for.
4-Be Patient
(This Second one encourages me to Follow The Lord's Way)
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Chris.
The Lord watches! We should never forget that we have a God Who sees and that means that He watches too. He watches firstly to see that His Word is fulfilled. There are many Plans in the Heart of the Lord, all of them are a part of His Will. The Lord never forgets His People He also has a Plan for all of His People. Let us commit ourselves to following His Plan, whether individually, as a family or as a Church.
Friday, August 14, 2015
The Ultimate Example Of Self Humbling!
'The Ultimate Example Of Self Humbling.'
Philippians 2:6-8.
a) Philippians 2:6. Jesus Christ.
b) Philippians 2:6. Though He was in the form of God.
c) Philippians 2:6. He did not think that equality with God.
d) Philippians 2:6. Was a thing to be grasped.
e) Philippians 2:7. Jesus Christ emptied Himself.
f) Philippians 2:7. By taking the form of a servant.
g) Philippians 2:7. He was born in the likeness of men.
h) Philippians 2:8. Being found in human form.
I) Philippians 2:8. Jesus Christ humbled Himself.
j) Philippians 2:8. By becoming obedient even to the point of death.
k) Philippians 2:8. Even death on a Cross.
(This QT teaches me about The Ultimate Example Of Self Humbling)
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'Living And Walking In Love.'
Ephesians 5:2.
a) Walk in Love.
b) Live in Love.
c) As Christ Loved us.
d) He gave Himself up for us.
e) A fragrant Offering.
f) A Sacrifice to God.
(In this Second one I discover what Living And Walking In Love Means)
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Chris.
Equality with God did not enter Christ's mind or affect His Life when He walked upon this Earth. He was much more given to loving and serving the people and not seeing Himself as Someone who was important. Those of us involved with some kind of Christian Ministry can find our good example in Christ.
Philippians 2:6-8.
a) Philippians 2:6. Jesus Christ.
b) Philippians 2:6. Though He was in the form of God.
c) Philippians 2:6. He did not think that equality with God.
d) Philippians 2:6. Was a thing to be grasped.
e) Philippians 2:7. Jesus Christ emptied Himself.
f) Philippians 2:7. By taking the form of a servant.
g) Philippians 2:7. He was born in the likeness of men.
h) Philippians 2:8. Being found in human form.
I) Philippians 2:8. Jesus Christ humbled Himself.
j) Philippians 2:8. By becoming obedient even to the point of death.
k) Philippians 2:8. Even death on a Cross.
(This QT teaches me about The Ultimate Example Of Self Humbling)
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'Living And Walking In Love.'
Ephesians 5:2.
a) Walk in Love.
b) Live in Love.
c) As Christ Loved us.
d) He gave Himself up for us.
e) A fragrant Offering.
f) A Sacrifice to God.
(In this Second one I discover what Living And Walking In Love Means)
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Chris.
Equality with God did not enter Christ's mind or affect His Life when He walked upon this Earth. He was much more given to loving and serving the people and not seeing Himself as Someone who was important. Those of us involved with some kind of Christian Ministry can find our good example in Christ.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Yet They Were Still Unrepentant!
'Yet They Were Still Unrepentant.'
Revelation 16:10-11.
a) The fifth Angel.
b) Poured out his bowl.
c) On the Throne of the Beast.
d) The Beast's Kingdom was plunged into darkness.
e) The people:-
1-Gnawed their tongues in agony and anguish..
2-Cursed the God of Heaven because of their pains and sores.
3-Refused to repent of what they had done.
(Through this QT I observe that Yet They Were Still Unrepentant)
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'With The Humility And Gentleness Of Christ.'
2 Corinthians 10:1.
a) Apostle Paul was living in and appealing by the:-
1-Humility of Christ.
2-Gentleness of Christ.
3-Meekness of Christ.
b) Apostle Paul was timid and humble when he was face-to-face with the Corinthian True Believers.
c) When Apostle Paul was apart and away from them, he was bold with his letters.
(This Second one challenges me to serve With The Humility And Gentleness Of Christ)
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Chris.
It is surely for our good and for our benefit that the Bible Teaches us many things about the end times. There is always some kind of call and calling for us as we read about the end times. I believe that the first of these 'callings' is for us to have a closer walk with God. God's People need to be taught on a regular basis what is True and what is a lie.
Revelation 16:10-11.
a) The fifth Angel.
b) Poured out his bowl.
c) On the Throne of the Beast.
d) The Beast's Kingdom was plunged into darkness.
e) The people:-
1-Gnawed their tongues in agony and anguish..
2-Cursed the God of Heaven because of their pains and sores.
3-Refused to repent of what they had done.
(Through this QT I observe that Yet They Were Still Unrepentant)
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'With The Humility And Gentleness Of Christ.'
2 Corinthians 10:1.
a) Apostle Paul was living in and appealing by the:-
1-Humility of Christ.
2-Gentleness of Christ.
3-Meekness of Christ.
b) Apostle Paul was timid and humble when he was face-to-face with the Corinthian True Believers.
c) When Apostle Paul was apart and away from them, he was bold with his letters.
(This Second one challenges me to serve With The Humility And Gentleness Of Christ)
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Chris.
It is surely for our good and for our benefit that the Bible Teaches us many things about the end times. There is always some kind of call and calling for us as we read about the end times. I believe that the first of these 'callings' is for us to have a closer walk with God. God's People need to be taught on a regular basis what is True and what is a lie.
Jeremiah's Commissioning!
'Jeremiah's Commissioning.'
Jeremiah 1:9-10.
a) The Lord put out His Hand.
b) The Lord touched Jeremiah's mouth.
c) The Lord said to Jeremiah that He had put His Words.
d) Into Jeremiah's mouth.
e) Jeremiah was to see and appreciate his new situation.
f) Jeremiah was appointed over Nations and Kingdoms.
g) Jeremiah's Ministry was to:-
1-Uproot.
2-Tear down.
3-Destroy.
4-Overthrow.
5-Build.
6-Plant.
(This QT teaches me about Jeremiah's Commissioning)
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'Welcome And Accept Each Other.'
Romans 15:7.
a) Accept one another.
b) Welcome one another.
c) In the same way that Christ has accepted us.
d) In the same way that Christ has welcomed us.
e) This is all for the Glory of God and will bring Him Praise.
(Through this Second one I desire to obey God's Word, Welcome And Accept Each Other)
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Chris.
We read in the Scripture today that Jeremiah was given a clear Ministry by the Lord. The Lord made it very clear to Jeremiah what he had to do. It is similar for us, in God's Perfect Time and Way He makes the Work that He has for us to do clear to us. There was never any confusion about the boundaries in Jeremiah's days and there should be none in our days too.
Jeremiah 1:9-10.
a) The Lord put out His Hand.
b) The Lord touched Jeremiah's mouth.
c) The Lord said to Jeremiah that He had put His Words.
d) Into Jeremiah's mouth.
e) Jeremiah was to see and appreciate his new situation.
f) Jeremiah was appointed over Nations and Kingdoms.
g) Jeremiah's Ministry was to:-
1-Uproot.
2-Tear down.
3-Destroy.
4-Overthrow.
5-Build.
6-Plant.
(This QT teaches me about Jeremiah's Commissioning)
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'Welcome And Accept Each Other.'
Romans 15:7.
a) Accept one another.
b) Welcome one another.
c) In the same way that Christ has accepted us.
d) In the same way that Christ has welcomed us.
e) This is all for the Glory of God and will bring Him Praise.
(Through this Second one I desire to obey God's Word, Welcome And Accept Each Other)
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Chris.
We read in the Scripture today that Jeremiah was given a clear Ministry by the Lord. The Lord made it very clear to Jeremiah what he had to do. It is similar for us, in God's Perfect Time and Way He makes the Work that He has for us to do clear to us. There was never any confusion about the boundaries in Jeremiah's days and there should be none in our days too.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
For Others!
'For Others.'
a) Matthew 20:28; Mark 14:24. The Blood of the Covenant is poured out for many people for the forgiveness of their sins.
b) Romans 5:15. Even greater is God's Wonderful Grace.
c) Romans 5:15. His Gift of Forgiveness for many people.
d) Romans 5:15. Is made through the One Man, Jesus Christ.
e) Romans 5:18. One act of Righteousness leads to Justification and Life for all people.
f) Romans 5:19. By one Man's Obedience many will be made Righteous.
g) Hebrews 9:28. Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many people.
(This QT causes me to ponder upon what Christ has done For Others)
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'Ask In The Name Of The Lord Jesus.'
John 14:13-14.
a) Whatever we ask in the Lord's Name, He Will do.
b) This is so that the Father will be Glorified in the Son.
c) If we ask the Lord anything in His Name.
d) He will do it.
(This Second one encourages me to Ask In The Name Of The Lord Jesus)
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Chris.
This is a wonderful picture of Amazing Grace: That one act of Righteousness leads to Justification and Life for all people. I believe that if we lose focus on what is God's Plan for our Life and Salvation and we get caught up with all kinds of selfish "I wants" from Him for our self consumption, then we lose the Spiritual Direction for our lives very easily. God is not only there for us - we are also there for Him.
a) Matthew 20:28; Mark 14:24. The Blood of the Covenant is poured out for many people for the forgiveness of their sins.
b) Romans 5:15. Even greater is God's Wonderful Grace.
c) Romans 5:15. His Gift of Forgiveness for many people.
d) Romans 5:15. Is made through the One Man, Jesus Christ.
e) Romans 5:18. One act of Righteousness leads to Justification and Life for all people.
f) Romans 5:19. By one Man's Obedience many will be made Righteous.
g) Hebrews 9:28. Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many people.
(This QT causes me to ponder upon what Christ has done For Others)
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'Ask In The Name Of The Lord Jesus.'
John 14:13-14.
a) Whatever we ask in the Lord's Name, He Will do.
b) This is so that the Father will be Glorified in the Son.
c) If we ask the Lord anything in His Name.
d) He will do it.
(This Second one encourages me to Ask In The Name Of The Lord Jesus)
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Chris.
This is a wonderful picture of Amazing Grace: That one act of Righteousness leads to Justification and Life for all people. I believe that if we lose focus on what is God's Plan for our Life and Salvation and we get caught up with all kinds of selfish "I wants" from Him for our self consumption, then we lose the Spiritual Direction for our lives very easily. God is not only there for us - we are also there for Him.
An Example Of Stubborn Refusal!
'An Example Of Stubborn Refusal.'
Revelation 16:8-9.
a) The fourth Angel poured out his bowl on the sun.
b) The sun was allowed to scorch people with fire.
c) The people:-
1-Were seared by the intense heat.
2-Cursed the Name of God Who had control over the plagues.
3-Refused to repent and Glorify God.
(This QT reveals to me An Example Of Stubborn Refusal)
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'We Should Follow Christ's Example.'
Matthew 20:28.
a) We are to do as the Son of Man did.
b) He did not come to be served.
c) He came to serve others.
d) He came to give His Life to save many people.
(This Second one reminds me that I Should Follow Christ's Example)
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Chris.
It is still common for people who do not know Jesus Christ, when things go wrong in their lives, to curse God. I have heard this many times, especially in areas that once experienced the Gospel but now are hardened. I do not want to write negative examples here. Enough to put ... it is still common for them to curse God .
Monday, August 10, 2015
We Should Not Reject God's Call!
'We Should Not Reject God's Call.'
Jeremiah 1:6-8.
a) Jeremiah 1:6. Jeremiah felt disturbed, with no peace, that is why he said: "Alas!"
b) Jeremiah 1:6. Jeremiah confessed the Sovereignty of the Lord.
c) Jeremiah 1:6. He felt unready for the task.
d) Jeremiah 1:7. The Lord told Jeremiah not to talk or think in the wrong way.
e) Jeremiah 1:7. The Lord told Jeremiah to go to everyone that he is sent to.
f) Jeremiah 1:7. The Lord told Jeremiah to say all that He commands him to say.
g) Jeremiah 1:8. The Lord told Jeremiah not to be afraid of the people.
h) Jeremiah 1:8. The Lord was:-
1-With Jeremiah.
2-Able to rescue Jeremiah.
3-Able to deliver Jeremiah.
(This QT reminds me that I Should Not Reject God's Call)
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'Come And Be Comforted.'
Isaiah 66:11.
a) Be filled.
b) Be satisfied.
c) Be comforted.
d) Drink deeply.
e) Delight in overflowing abundance.
(This Second one invites me to Come And Be Comforted)
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Chris.
The Lord told Jeremiah to go to everyone that he was going to be sent to. This is a very significant and important statement that the Lord gave to Jeremiah. It remains God's Truth and Instruction until today. If the Lord sends us to some place, wherever it is, we should go. We go with His Presence and with His Promise. If we try to go our own way, however successful our first steps may seem to be, we are actually heading for disaster. This is what happens when we try to go our own way.
The Living God!
'The Living God.'
a) Matthew 16:16. Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God.
b) Deuteronomy 5:26. Speaks from out of the fire.
c) Psalm 42:2. We can thirst for Him.
d) Daniel 6:26. Endures forever.
e) Acts 14:15. We should turn to Him as the Creator.
f) 1 Thessalonians 1:9. Is the True God.
(This QT creates a thirst within me for The Living God)
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'Your Light Will Rise.'
Isaiah 58:10.
a) If we spend ourselves on behalf of the hungry people.
b) If we satisfy the needs of the oppressed people.
c) Our light will rise and shine in the darkness.
d) Our night will become like the noonday.
(Through this Second one I desire that My Light Will Rise)
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Chris.
The True God is the Living God. It means that He is the only One Who can manifest Himself as the Living God. Our God is the Source of Light and Life. He is not to be found in darkness and He is not to be found in the midst of lies. The True God is the Living God. I cannot understand, why in these days, and in certain Christian 'circles', God is treated by the people as if He Is Dead. The True God is the Living God and He is the Head of His Church through His Son Jesus Christ.
The Response Of God's People At The Altar!
'The Response Of God's People At The Altar.'
Revelation 16:7.
a) Audible were their:-
1-Worship.
2-Praises.
3-Prayers.
b) They responded positively to the Lord God Almighty.
c) The Lord's Judgments were and are:-
1-True.
2-Righteous.
3-Just.
(This QT reveals The Response Of God's People At The Altar)
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'The Life Of The Resurrected Christ.'
Isaiah 53:11.
a) He has finished His Suffering.
b) He will see the fruit of the travail of His Soul.
c) He will see the Light of Life.
d) By His Knowledge.
e) The Lord's Righteous Servant - The Lord Jesus Christ:-
1-Shall Justify many people.
2-Shall instruct many people in Righteousness.
3-Shall bear His People's iniquities.
(This Second one teaches me about The Life Of The Resurrected Christ)
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Chris.
His People responded positively to the Lord God Almighty. This is really the way that God intends it to be. If God's People are going through difficult times, the Scriptures exhort and encourage them to pour out their hearts to Him just as King David did. Actually, many of the Psalms are there to help us to pour out our hearts to God. It is so marvellous that God has these Psalms recorded for our benefit in a practical way.
Jeremiah's Clear Calling!
'Jeremiah's Clear Calling.'
Jeremiah 1:4-5.
a) The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.
b) The Lord knew Jeremiah before He formed him in the womb.
c) Before Jeremiah was born, the Lord had set him apart.
d) The Lord appointed him as a Prophet to the Nations.
e) Jeremiah would speak for the Lord in the Nations.
(This QT teaches me of Jeremiah's Clear Calling)
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'Lovely Truth.'
Proverbs 12:14.
a) From the fruit of their lips.
b) People are filled.
c) With good things.
d) The work of their hands.
e) Brings them reward.
(This Second one reveals Lovely Truth)
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Chris.
Jeremiah would speak for the Lord in the Nations. This was a very special calling, Jeremiah was not called only to the Jewish people in Israel, he was called to the Gentile people in the Nations. Sometimes, in certain Church 'systems' people find their call is restricted, not by the Lord, but by the Church systems. If these people are 'called' then they have to serve the Church. This is basically faulty because there are some people who are clearly called to the Nations. When I find such people in the Nations they are usually very fulfilled in what they are doing and in how they are expressing their Calling.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Remembrance!
'Remembrance.'
a) Psalm 102:12; 135:13. We remember the Lord for all generations.
b) Exodus 3:15. The Lord wanted the Children of Israel to remember Him for all generations.
c) Psalm 30:4; 97:12. We are to give thanks at the memory of God's Holiness.
d) Isaiah 26:8. The desire of our soul is to remember the Lord.
e) Matthew 26:13. The remembrance of the woman who washed the feet of Jesus.
f) Acts 10:4. Prayers that come up for a memorial before God.
g) Proverbs 10:7. The memory of the Just People is Blessed.
(This QT teaches me the importance of Remembrance)
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'Do Not Believe In Vain.'
1 Corinthians 15:1-2.
a) We need to be reminded of the Gospel.
b) The Gospel's Way:-
1-It is Preached.
2-It is Received.
3-It is Stood In.
c) We are being Saved by the Gospel.
d) We need to hold fast to the Word that is and was preached to us.
e) Then we will not believe in vain.
(Through this Second one I receive this Word from the Lord: Do Not Believe In Vain)
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Chris.
Here is Prayer as it is supposed to be: Prayer that comes up for a Memorial before God. Prayer is not just something that True Believers are meant to do. Prayer is not supposed to be reserved for 'emergency situations'. Prayer is supposed to be something higher and more beautiful than this. Yes, there is the pouring out of our heart before the Lord that we read about in the Bible. That is very necessary at times. There is also Worshipful Prayer, Prayer in the Fear of the Lord and Prayer that is Heavenly in its motivation and intention. May our Prayers come up for a Memorial before God!
The Blood Poured Out!
'The Blood Poured Out.'
Revelation 16:4-6.
a) Revelation 16:4. The Third Angel poured out his vial on the rivers and springs of water.
b) Revelation 16:4. They became blood.
c) Revelation 16:5. The Angel in charge of the waters spoke out.
d) Revelation 16:5. The Angel said that the Holy One was just in His Judgments.
e) Revelation 16:5. The Holy One is the One Who:-
1-Was.
2-Is.
3-Shall be.
f) Revelation 16:6. These people had shed the blood of:-
1-God's Holy People.
2-Saints.
3-God's Prophets.
g) Revelation 16:6. God gave them blood to drink because that is what they deserved.
(This QT causes me to ponder upon The Blood Poured Out)
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'Receiving The Lord's Blessing.'
Psalm 104:28.
a) When the Lord gives His Blessing to His People.
b) They gather it up.
c) When the Lord opens His Hand.
d) His people are satisfied with good things.
e) His people are filled with good things.
(This Second one teaches me about Receiving The Lord's Blessing)
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Chris.
The Lord God has always been the Holy One. There is none so Holy as the Lord. The Character of the Holy One is the same eternally - He never changes. This means that His Requirements of us and His Desires for us are rooted in Holiness. If we have the correct concept of the Lord God we will surely want to please Him. There are so many ways in which we can Worship the Lord! It is not just singing to Him that is Worship, that is only a part of it.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
The Word Of The Lord Came!
'The Word Of The Lord Came.'
Jeremiah 1:2&3.
a) The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah. (It was not permanently in Jeremiah)
b) It came during the thirteenth year of the reign of King Josiah.
c) Josiah was the son of King Amon of Judah.
d) The Word continued to come until the end of the reign of King Jehoiakim the son of King Josiah.
e) Zedekiah son of Josiah was the next king.
f) The Word of the Lord continued to come to Jeremiah until the fifth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah's reign.
g) That is when the people of Jerusalem went into exile.
(This QT teaches me that The Word Of The Lord Came To Jeremiah, rather than being 'in' him)
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'The Significance Of The Word.'
a) Genesis 15:1 & 4; Exodus 9:20-21; Numbers 3:16. The Word of the Lord.
b) Genesis 44:18. The Word in someone's ear.
c) Exodus 8:13; 32:28. The Word of Moses.
d) Exodus 33:4. A disastrous Word.
e) Deuteronomy 8:3. Many lives by the Lord's Word.
f) Deuteronomy 21:5. The word by which disputes are solved.
g) Deuteronomy 30:14. The Word that is:
1-Very near us.
2-In our heart.
3-In our mouth.
4-To be done.
h) Deuteronomy 32:47. That causes us to live.
i) Joshua 1:13. To be remembered.
j) Joshua 23:14. The Word that never fails.
Through this Second one I discover The Significance Of The Word)
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Chris.
In so many cases the Royal succession in Old Testament days was strictly kept in the family. The fact that the Lord raises up kings and also removes them is significant. This method of National Leadership has been retained in some Nations even until today. We need to respect the ways in which God worked in the Nations. The Lord's Ways are really past finding out - He is so wise - He is so gracious. We can learn so much, even today, of His Ways and Values.
Commit To The Lord!
'Commit To The Lord!
Proverbs 16:3.
a) Commit to The Lord.
b) Whatever you do.
c) He Will Establish.
d) Your plans.
(This QT urges me to Commit To The Lord)
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'It Was Not A Conspiracy.'
John 20:1-2.
a) It was early.
b) On the First Day of the week.
c) While it was still dark.
d) Mary Magdalene went to Jesus' tomb.
e) She saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
f) Then she came running to Simon Peter.
g) She also met the other Disciple whom Jesus loved.
h) She told them.
i) That they had taken the Lord out of the tomb.
j) She did not know where they had laid Him.
(This Second one was miraculous: It Was Not A Conspiracy)
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Chris.
Mary Magdalene came running to Apostle Peter. It was obvious that she trusted him, even though he had made some huge mistakes as a Disciple of Jesus Christ. When we learn to trust someone, it means that we really know them, even their weak points. Despite their weak points, we can still trust them, this to me is so meaningful. To refuse to trust someone when we need to trust someone means that fear is governing our life instead of Trust. Peter's faith was pure, that is what made him trustable.
A Dead Person!
'A Dead Person.'
a) Revelation 16:3. Their blood can pollute waters.
b) Revelation 20:13. Will be judged according to their works.
c) Numbers 19:18. To touch a dead person made one unclean.
d) Ezekiel 44:25. God's Priests would defile themselves if they came near to a dead person.
e) Haggai 2:13. The defilement that comes from touching a dead person may be passed on through touch.
f) Luke 7:12. Dead people were carried out of the town to be buried.
(Through this QT I learn more about A Dead Person)
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'True Satisfaction.'
Psalm 103:5.
a) The Lord satisfies.
b) Our desires with good things.
c) So that our youth.
d) Is renewed.
e) Like the eagles.
(Through this Second one I desire True Satisfaction)
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Chris.
Dead people, in Bible Lands and Days were always carried out of the town to be buried. This was a very normal part of practice, even carried on in some Nations today. The basic hygiene that we read about in the Bible was always good. There was always a separation between the clean and the unclean, in every sphere of life. Today, this act of separation has been compromised because of modern hygiene and medical progress, but we need to be very careful. Is God pleased with this compromise?
Friday, August 7, 2015
Just An Ordinary Man!
'Just An Ordinary Man.'
Jeremiah 1:1.
a) Jeremiah was the son of Hilkiah.
b) It was a family of priests.
c) They lived in Anathoth.
d) In the land of Benjamin.
(This QT teaches me that Jeremiah was Just An Ordinary Man)
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'Freedom From Toil.'
Psalm 81:6.
a) He takes the load from our shoulders.
b) He takes away our burden.
c) He frees our hands.
d) From the heavy tasks.
(This Second one assures me that The Lord gives me Freedom From Toil)
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Chris.
Jeremiah was just an ordinary man who came from the family of an ordinary priest. There was nothing "extra special" about his background. Yet he was called and raised up by God for a task that was not particularly easy. He was called to be a Prophet for God in difficult times. Whatever it is, we should be ready for God's Plan.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
They Worshipped!
'They Worshipped.'
a) Jeremiah 2:5; 16:19. Worthless idols.
b) Jeremiah 2:23; 9:14. The images of Baal.
c) Jeremiah 3:6; 16:11; 44:3. And Served other gods.
d) Jeremiah 8:2. Sun, Moon and Stars.
e) Jeremiah 26:19; Genesis 12:8; 13:4. The Lord.
f) Ezekiel 8:10; Romans 1:23. Various idols.
g) Daniel 2:46. Daniel himself.
h) Daniel 3:7. King Nebuchadnezzar's gold statue.
i) Daniel 4:34. The Most High.
j) Zechariah 14:9. The Name of the Lord alone.
k) Matthew 2:11. The infant Jesus.
l) Matthew 14:33. The Son of God.
m) Matthew 15:25; 28:9 & 17; Luke 24:52. The Lord Himself.
n) Luke 23:47; Acts 16:14; 18:7. God.
o) Acts 2:46. The Lord together.
p) Acts 10:25. Cornelius worshipped Peter.
q) Acts 19:27. The whole World system of those days worshipped Artemis.
r) Romans 1:25. The things that God Created.
s) Revelation 5:14. The Lamb.
t) Revelation 13:4 & 8; 14:11. The Dragon and the Beast.
(Through this QT: They Worshipped, I realise that I should always be God's Pure Worshipper)
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'The Satisfied Priests.'
Jeremiah 31:14.
a) They will enjoy abundance.
b) Their souls shall be satiated with fatness.
c) They will feast on the Lord's Goodness.
d) This was and is clearly spoken by the Lord.
(This Second one reveals to me The Satisfied Priests)
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Chris.
This worship of the prophet Daniel reminds me of certain people today who allow themselves to be set up and 'worshipped' by other human beings. It may happen in cults, in can also happen when the Body of Christ becomes distorted by incorrect teaching about prosperity and health. The teacher who teaches the incorrect teaching can easily become idolised.
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