Who Has?

'Who Has...?'

Romans 11:34.

a)  For who has known the Mind of the Lord?

b)  Or

c)  Who has been His counsellor?

(This QT opens the question for me: 'Who Has?')

PRAY:  Considering the question: Who Has?

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'We Impart What God Decrees!'

1 Corinthians 2:7.

 a)  But we impart

b)  A secret and hidden Wisdom of God,

c)  Which God decreed before the Ages

d)  For our Glory.

(This Second one teaches me that We Impart What God Decrees)

PRAY:  To learn well what God teaches us.

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Chris.

Sometimes, when we Pray we should not only ask, but we should consider. This, especially should be a part of humble Prayer in front of God! If our Prayers are correct, they go a long way to making our lives correct in front of God also! This kind of life and prayer is surely pleasing to God!

An Evil Man!

 'An Evil Man.'

Acts 8:11.

a)  And they heeded him

b)  Because he had astounded them

c)  With his sorceries for a long time.

(This QT reveals An Evil Man)

PRAY: For the exposure of Evil Men.

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'The Frogs Will Go!'

Exodus 8:11. 

a)  And the frogs shall depart: 

1-From you,

2-From your houses,

3-From your servants

4-And from your people.

b)  They shall remain 

c)  In the river only.

(Through this Second one I believe that The Frogs Will Go)

PRAY: For Faith to have Spiritual Authority.

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Chris.

We need purity and spiritual strength to live the kind of life that the Lord wants us to live! We can ask God to give us a clear and victorious life. Along with this life we have Spiritual Authority. God gives us Promises that help us to Trust Him. Let us lay down our burdens and troubles, asking Him to help us daily. 

Pure Hearted Men!

 'Pure Hearted Men.'

Ezra 3:2.

a)  Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak

b)  And his priestly colleagues

c)  And Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel

d)  And his colleagues

e)  Started to build the Altar of the God of Israel

f)  So that they could offer burnt offerings on it

g)  As required by Moses the man of God.

(This QT reveals Pure Hearted Men)

PRAY: That the Lord will raise up Pure Hearted Men to lead the Churches.

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'When Jesus Did Not Go.'

John 7:8.

a)  "You go up to the feast yourselves.

b)  "I am not going up to this feast

c)  "Because My time has not yet fully arrived."

(This Second One tells simply When Jesus Did Not Go)

PRAY:  To go where and when the Lord wants us to go.

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Chris.

It is a Scriptural injunction that we should Pray for the right kind of Leaders to be in our Churches. Natural obvious life-style and Spiritual Life are both important factors and evidences for a proof for Leadership. Jesus Christ Himself is a great example for Church Leaders. Imitating Christ is a stimulating motive. 

Our Amazing God!

'Our Amazing God.'

Romans 11:33. 

a)  O the depth of the:

1-Wisdom.

2-Riches.

3-Knowledge.

Of God.

b)  How unsearchable are His Judgments

c)  And unfathomable are His Ways.

(This QT reveals Our Amazing God)

PRAY:  To know God more.

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'A Total Change.'

Romans 9:26. 

a)  And in the place where it was said to them:

b)  "You are not My people",

c)  There they shall be called

d)  "Sons of the Living God".

(This Second one reveals A Total Change)

PRAY: To have assurance of having A Total Change of life.

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Chris.

We can all pray to know God more! There is so much more of God to know. We will surely understand more about humility and prayer also humility in prayer as we get to know Him more. Understanding God more will bering about changes in our lives. The Bible teaches us that change from glory to glory should be a part of normal Christian experience. 

An Incorrect Concept!

'An Incorrect Concept.'

Acts 8:10.

a)  And they all,

b)  From smallest to greatest,

c)  Were saying to him:

d)  "This man is the  Power of God

e)  "That is called Great."

(This QT reveals An Incorrect Concept)

PRAY: For God's People not to have An Incorrect Concept.

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'A Clear Picture Of The Future.'

Luke 21:24.

a)  And they will fall by the edge of the sword,

b)  And will be led captive into all the Nations;

c)  And Jerusalem will be trampled under foot by the Nations

d)  Until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

(This Second one is A Clear Picture Of The Future)

PRAY: For God's Mercy for His People in the future times.

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Chris.

It is really important that God's People do not have any incorrect concept. God's Word is very clear in many ways. We should apply this Word to our lives, families and Churches! "Trust and Obey" says the old hymn, that is what we should do.

Another Amazing Plan Of God!

'Another Amazing Plan Of God.'

Romans 11:32. 

a)  God has locked up all people in disobedience,

b)  In order

c)  To have mercy on all of them.

(This QT reveals Another Amazing Plan Of God)

PRAY:  To understand God's Amazing Plans.

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'When Trouble Comes Our Way.'

James 1:2.

a)  Dear Brothers and Sisters

b)  When troubles of any kind come your way,

c)  Consider it an opportunity 

d)  For great Joy.

(This Second one gives to us sound advice for When Trouble Comes Our Way)

PRAY: To consider When Trouble Comes Our Way.

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Chris.

God has many Amazing Plans and He wants us to understand the Plans that are for us. Usually these Plans are made alive to us as we read the Scriptures or in our prayers. This really is an encouragement to us for both Bible reading and prayers within our personal relationship with God!

The Disobedient Can Receive Mercy!

GOD BLESS ALL WHO MAY READ THIS WITH A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2022!

'The Disobedient Can Receive Mercy.' 

Romans 11:31.

a)  And because of the Mercy shown to you,

b)  They also 

c)  Can receive Mercy.

(This QT reminds me that The Disobedient Can Receive Mercy)

PRAY: For the disobedient people whom you know to receive Mercy.

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'The Merciful Heart Of God.'

Romans 11:32. 

a)  For God has consigned all to disobedience 

b)  That He may have Mercy

c)  Upon all.

(Through this Second one I see The Merciful Heart Of God)

PRAY: That many people in our Churches will experience The Merciful Heart Of God.

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Chris. 

The disobedient people can receive Mercy if they turn from their disobedience to God! This is a firmly established Truth that is a part of the Gospel. The Lord can restore any person's life if the person comes to Him. The problem is that the World is full of people who either reject God or reject the Truth of His Wordl God is always ready to forgive and restore.

A Proud Occultist!

'A Proud Occultist.'

Acts 8:9.

 a)  A man named Simon lived there,

b)  Who, for some time

c)  Had astounded the Samaritans with his magic.

d)  He claimed that he was someone great,

(This QT reveals A Proud Occultist)

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'Named Men In The Bible.'

a)  Genesis 24:29. Laban.

b)  Genesis 38:1. Hirah. 

c)  Genesis 38:2. Shua. 

d)  Judges 17:1. Micah.

e)  1 Samuel 9:2. Saul.

f)  2 Samuel 13:3. Jonadab.

g)  Ezra 5:14. Sheshbazzar.

h)  Matthew 9:9. Matthew.

i)  Matthew 27:32. Simon.

j)  Matthew 27:57.  Joseph.

k)  Luke 8:41. Jairus.

l)  John 11:1. Lazarus.

m)  Acts 5:1. Ananias.

n)  Acts 7:58. Saul.

o)  Acts 10:1. Cornelius. 

p)  Acts 18:24. Apollos.

q)  Acts 20:9. Eutychicus.

r)  Acts 9:33. Aeneas.

(This Second one reveals some Named Men In The Bible)

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Chris.

Joseph means "he will add"! That is something God is very good at. God adds in many ways to many people. The Bible is full of true stories of God adding in various ways. We should always trust and follow Him. God does not want us to be complicated but He wants us to simply receive what His Word says!

A Change Around!

 'A Change Around.'

Romans 11:30.

a)  At one time you Gentiles rejected God.

b)  But now Israel has rejected God,

c)  And you have been shown mercy. 

(This QT reveals to me A Change Around)

PRAY: For those people whom you may know who need A Change Around.

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'A Warning To Religious Hypocrites.'

Matthew 3:7.

a)  But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them: 

b)  "You brood of vipers!

c)  "Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?"

(This Second one reveals A Warning To Religious Hypocrites)

PRAY: To heed every warning that we may receive from God.

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Chris.

When our Churches hold public water baptismal services these need to be accompanied with the preaching of the Word of God. There is a deep and clear meaning of water baptism that the non-Believer needs to be able to understand. 

Deliverance From Disobedience!

 

'Deliverance From Disobedience.'

Romans 11:30.

a)  For just as you once were disobedient to God,

b)  But now have been shown Mercy

c)  Because of their disobedience.

(This QT shows me Deliverance From Disobedience)

PRAY: If necessary, for Deliverance From Disobedience.

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'Three Important Ones.'

Ephesians 4:5. 

a)  One Lord, 

b)  One Faith,

c)  One Baptism.

(Through this Second one I find Three Important Ones)

PRAY: Not to neglect the Three Important Ones.

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Chris.

If we are given to disobedience, then we really need to be free from it. Sometimes, it is so deeply engrained in our lives that we need to come to the Lord and ask Him to deliver us from it. Surely, if we pray like that, He will deliver us!

When God Works Amongst The People!

 'When God Works Amongst The People.'

Acts 8:8.

a)  So

b)  There was much Joy

c)  In that city.

(This QT reveals what happens When God Works Among The People)

PRAY:  For God to work amongst the people where you live.

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'Amazement And Joy.'

Acts 8:39.

a)  And when they came up out of the water,

b)  The Spirit of the Lord

c)  Carried Philip away,

d)  And the eunuch saw him no more,

e)  And went on his way rejoicing. 

(This Second one reveals Amazement And Joy)

PRAY: For Amazement And Joy to be restored to the Church.

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Chris.

I am sure that God really wants to give His People Amazement and Joy!

Their Word Confessed Faith!

'Their Word Confessed Faith.'

John 17:20.

a)  "I do not ask for these only,

b)  "But also for those who will Believe in Me 

c)  "Through their word.

(This QT reveals to me that Their Word Confessed Faith)

PRAY: To speak words that confess Faith.

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'The Power Of Unity.'

John 17:21. 

a)  "That they all may be one,

b)  "Just as You,

c)  "Father,

d)  "Are in Me,

e)  "And I am in You.

f)  "May they also be in Us,

g)  "So that the World may Believe that You sent Me."

(Through this Second one I see The Power Of Unity)

PRAY: To understand The Triune God.

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Chris.

Reading and praying through John's Gospel will surely help us to understand more about God! God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. John helps us with the 'basics' that can lead us to know God more. It is very clear that the Lord was praying in John for True Believers not only to know Him better but also for them to be united! 

God's Gift And Call!

'God's Gifts And Call.'

Romans 11:29.

a)  For God's Gifts and Call

b)  Are

c)  Irrevocable.

(This QT makes me grateful for God's Gift And Call)

PRAY:  To experience God's Gifts And Call.

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'One, One And One.'

Ephesians 4:4. 

a)  There is one body

b)  And one Spirit,

c)  Just as you were called to one hope

d)  When you were called.

(This Second one shows me One, One And One)

PRAY:  To be fully a part of One, One And One.

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Chris.

We can Pray to experience God's Gift And Call. There are actually many Gifts of God that we can Pray for and about! As we prioritise a personal relationship with God, so our faith grows. We should remember that our life is a part of the "one" Body of Christ. Prayer and Bible Reading is an important part of our relationship with God. 

A Wonderful Time Of Healing!

'A Wonderful Time Of Healing.'

Acts 8:7.

a)  For unclean spirits,

b)  Crying with loud voice,

c)   Came out of many who were possessed with them,

d)  And many who had been paralyzed and lame

e)  Were healed. 

(This QT reveals A Wonderful Time Of Healing)

PRAY: For 'seasons of healing' to come to our Churches.

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'Most Important Signs.'

Mark 16:17-18. 

a)  And these signs shall follow them that Believe;

b)  In My Name they shall cast out devils;

c)  They shall speak with new tongues;

d)  They shall take up serpents;

e)  And if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them,

f)  They shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.

(Through this Second one I find Most Important Signs)

PRAY: To learn to speak with new tongues (languages).

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Chris.

The wonderful Promises of God given to those people who serve Him continue here! The "signs following" Believers who are actively ministering the Gospel have not changed. It is very clear and positive - these signs shall follow them that Believe! The challenge to us is - do we Believe them? Because God's Word is clear, our Faith should be clear also.

Set Apart!

 

'Set Apart.'

John 17:19. 

a)  And I set Myself apart

b)  On their behalf,

c)  So that they too

d)  May be truly set apart.

(This QT gives me the understanding of what it means for the Believer to be truly Set Apart)

PRAY: To appreciate what it truly means to be Set Apart.

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'The Reason That Christ Gave Himself For Us.'

Titus 2:14.

a)  To redeem us from all lawlessness

b)  And to purify for Himself

c)  A people for His Own possession

d)  Who are zealous for good works. 

(Through this Second one I find The Reason That Christ Gave Himself For Us)

PRAY: To live out our lives as A People For Christ's Own Possession.

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Chris.

We should never lose sight of the fact that Christ Gave Himself For Us! This should give us the desire to live a life that is zealous for good works. Yes, Worship is important but Good Works are also important and we should not forget to do them! Simply preparing a meal of fish for others can be a good work.

Enemies Yet Friends!

 'Enemies Yet Friends.'

Romans 11:28. 

a)  Many of the people of Israel are now enemies of the Good News,

b)  And this benefits you Gentiles.

c)  But because of God's Choice,

d)  They are His Friends 

e)  Because of their ancestors.

(This QT teaches me about Enemies Yet Friends)

PRAY: To live as a friend of God.

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'The Widows And Elijah.'

Luke 4:25.

a)  Listen to me:

b)  It is true that there were many widows in Israel

c)  During the time of Elijah,

d)  When there was no rain for three and a half years

e)  And a severe famine

f)  Spread throughout the whole land.

(This Second one helps me to understand about The Widows And Elijah)

PRAY: For Nations where there is famine.

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Chris.

We need to have special compassion for the widows in the Church. This has a Biblical foundation and comes from the Heart of God! Very few Churches have ministry to widows and yet the Bible tells us not to forget them.

Eager To Hear And See!

 'Eager To Hear And See.'

Acts 8:6.

a)  The crowds paid close attention to what Peter said.

b)  They listened to him

c)  And saw the miracles 

d)  That he performed.

(This QT encourages me to be Eager To Hear And See)

PRAY: To be Eager To Hear And See)

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'A Very Unpleasant Experience For The Lord.'

Matthew 4:1. 

a)  Then Jesus was led by the Spirit

b)  Into the wilderness

c)  To be tempted there

d)  By the Devil.

(Through this Second one we find A Very Unpleasant Experience For The Lord)

PRAY: For Grace and Strength to face every Unpleasant Experience)

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Chris.

Praying for our own Faith and Spiritual Life is a necessary Prayer for us to Pray. Whatever we may face, we should determine to do the Will of God. We can take strength from the Lord and follow Him. He understands all experiences that we may face. 

Being Sent!

 

'Being Sent.'

John 17:18.

a)  Just as You sent Me 

b)  Into the World,

c)  I am sending them 

d)  Into the World.

(This QT reminds me about the Biblical concept of Being Sent)

PRAY: To always be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

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'An Ongoing Message From The Lord.'

John 20:21. 

a)  Again Jesus said to them:

b)  "Peace be with you.

c)  "As the Father has sent Me,

d)  "So also I am sending you."

(This Second one is An Ongoing Message From The Lord)

PRAY: To listen to and respond well to the Messages From The Lord.

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Chris. 

It is wise to Pray to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. He is our Guide and the One Who enables us to understand the Truth of God's Word. Jesus Christ, in His Teachings, emphasized the Holy Spirit and our need of Him. We should continually have this desire ... to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit! (As per the picture, this sensitivity includes all kinds of hospitality. 

The Covenant Becomes Obvious!

'The Covenant Becomes Obvious.'

Romans 11:27. 

a)  For this is My Covenant

b)  With them,

c)  When I take away their sins. 

(In this QT The Covenant Becomes Obvious)

PRAY: To understand the Covenants Of God.

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'When.' (Significant Times) 

a)  Matthew 6:2. Giving offerings to God.

b)  Matthew 6:5; Luke 11:2. Praying.

c)  Matthew 6:16. Fasting.

d)  Matthew 10:23. Facing times of persecution.

e)  Matthew 26:29. Drinking the fruit of the vine in the Father's Kingdom.

f)  Luke 14:10. We are called to a feast.

g)  John 15:26. When the Comforter is come. 

h)  1 John 2:28. When Christ shall appear. 

i)  1 John 5:2. We love God and keep His Commandments.

(Through this Second one I consider "When")

PRAY: To keep our good testimony When We Are Called To A Feast.

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Chris.

Jesus taught in the Bible: "When you pray" and not "if you pray"! This means that He expected His Followers to pray. When prayer is neglected, whether by Church or by individual Believer, the Gospel Testimony and Witness is weakened. Prayer has many aspects and attributes! True Believers should never give up praying.

The Person, The Place And The Message!

 'The Person, The Place And The Message!'

Acts 8:5. 

a)  Philip went down

b)  To the main city of Samaria.

c)  And began proclaiming 

d)  The Christ

e)  To them.

(This QT reveals the Person, the Place and the Message)

PRAY:  For the Person, the Place and the Message.

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'When The Word Of God Spreads.'

Acts 6:7. 

a)  The Word of God continued to spread,

b)  The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly,

c)  And a large group of priests became obedient to the Faith. 

(This Second one teaches me what happens When The Word Of God Spreads)

PRAY: For the Word of God to spread in your locality.

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Chris.

In the context of Biblical Christianity, these three things are important: FIRSTLY: The Person. God looks for pure vessels to be His Messengers. If the vessel is not pure, then the Message cannot be pure! SECONDLY: The Place: If the Message of the Gospel is to be effective it needs to be taken to a place where it can be received well! THIRDLY: The Purity of the challenge of the Gospel Message.

The Power Of The Truth!

'The Power Of The Truth.'

John 17:17.

a)  Sanctify them

b)  Through Thy Truth:

c)  Thy Word is Truth.

(This QT teaches me The Power Of The Truth)

PRAY: To experience The Power Of The Truth.

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'Help People To Understand The Word Of God.'

Matthew 13:19.

a)  When anyone hears the Word of the Kingdom,

b)  And does not understand it,

c)  Then the Wicked One comes

d)  And snatches away what was sown in his heart.

e)  This is he who received seed by the wayside.

(This Second one shows to me that it is important to Help People To Understand The Word Of God)

PRAY: To Help People To Understand The Word Of God.

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Chris.

One of the main functions of the Church today must be to Help People To Understand The Word Of God. This is one of the reasons that God has given to the Church Bible Teachers. Every kind of Bible teacher is so necessary and important, from Sunday School to big international Seminar. Please Pray for Bible Teachers to be raised up in every stage of the life of the Church. We should be able to enjoy the Word of God as we would a good meal. (As per the picture)

 

When The Deliverer Comes!

'When The Deliverer Comes.'

Romans 11:26.

a)  And so all Israel will be saved,

b)  As it is written:

c)  "The Deliverer will come out of Zion,

d)  "And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob."

(This QT shows me what happens When The Deliverer Comes)

PRAY: For The time When The Deliverer Comes.

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'A Great True Story.'

Acts 21:19.

a)  And when he had greeted them,

b)  He told in detail

c)  Those things which God had done

d)  Among the Gentiles

e)  Through his ministry.

(This Second one reveals A Great True Story)

PRAY: To get the details of your stories correct.

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Chris.

Those of us who serve the Lord through preaching and teaching should be in awe of A Great True Story. We can tell this Story in every situation that the Lord leads us into. When we tell this story it produces good fruit! A Great True story, correctly told, will always bring Glory to God. 
 

Making Good Use Of The Circumstances!

 'Making Good Use Of The Circumstances!'

Acts 8:4. 

a)  Now those who were scattered

b)  Went about

c)  Preaching the Word.

(This QT shows me that They Were Making Good Use Of The Circumstances)

PRAY:  To Make Good Use Of The Circumstances that you face.

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'A Great Persecution.'

Acts 8:1.

a)  And Saul approved of Stephen's execution.

b)  And there arose on that day a great persecution against the Church in Jerusalem,

c)  And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria,

d)  Except the Apostles.

(This Second one reminds me that the Early Church faced A Great Persecution)

PRAY: For the faithful and effective witness of persecuted Believers.

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Chris. 

It is very necessary to pray that we make good use of the circumstances that we face! This kind of prayer is surely pleasing to God. What may seem to be against us can actually be for us! Let us always be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. There are countless testimonies of people who have made good use of their circumstances. 

Not Belonging To The World System!

 

'Not Of The World.'

John 17:16.

a)  They are not of the World (system),

b)  Just as I am

c)  Not of the World (system)

(This QT reminds me that True Believers are Not Of The World)

PRAY:  To live the life of a True Believer - Not Of The World.

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'Be Sober, Be Vigilant.'

1 Peter 5:8.

a)  Be sober, be vigilant;

b)  Because your adversary, the Devil,

c)  As a roaring lion,

d)  Walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

(This Second one exhorts me to: Be Sober, Be Vigilant)

PRAY: To Be Sober, Be Vigilant)

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Chris.

The exhortation mainly today is to live the life of a True Believer. No matter what the environment may be, this is very necessary. We should not be living worldly (World system) lives, but we should be living lives that are given for the Glory of God. As we do this, we become a "Living Testimony". This is truly how the Lord wants us to live!

We Should Not Be Wise In Our Own Opinion!

 'We Should Not Be Wise In Our Own Opinion.'

Romans 11:25. 

a)  For I do not desire,

b)  Brethren,

c)  That you should be ignorant of this mystery,

d)  Lest you should be wise in your own opinion,

e)  That blindness in part has happened to Israel

f)  Until the fulness of the Gentiles has come in.

(This QT reminds me that I Should Not Be Wise In My Own Opinion)

PRAY: Not to be wise in your own opinion.

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'The Purest Of Intentions.'

Romans 1:13. 

a)  I do not want you to be unaware, 

b)  Brothers and sisters,

c)  That I often intended to come to you,

d)  And was prevented until now,

e)  So that I might have some fruit, 

f)  Even among you,

g)  Just as I already have among the rest of the Gentiles.

(This Second one reveals The Purest Of Intentions)

PRAY: To be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's Will and Leading,

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Chris. 

Romans is the first of Apostle Paul's Epistles according to the New Testament. It is good for us to study these Epistles, for in doing so we find more of God's Heart expressed through Paul. In writing these Epistles Apostle Paul seemed to be very eager for the Brothers and Sisters to know and to do the Will of God. May we have the same heart - knowing and doing God's Will.

Saul Was Trying To Destroy The Church!

'Saul Was Trying To Destroy The Church.'

Acts 8:3. 

a)  But Saul was ravaging the Church,

b)  And entering house after house,

c)  He dragged off men and women

d)  And committed them to prison.

(This QT shows me that Saul Was Trying To Destroy The Church)

PRAY: For the safety and security of your local Church.

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'Incredible.'

Acts 7:53. 

a)  You received the Law

b)  By decrees given by Angels,

c)  But you did not obey it.

(This Second one show us something Incredible)

PRAY: To obey the Word of the Lord.

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Chris.

We should be aware of those people who try to destroy the Church. This matter needs to be dealt with quickly and calmly by the Leadership of the Church. There will always be destructive people around but Anointed Leadership can surely deal with them and keep the Churches secure and safe. 

Keep Them Safe!

'Keep Them Safe.'

John 17:15.

a)  "I am not asking you to take them out of the World.

b)  "But that you keep them safe

c)  "From the evil one." 

(This QT reminds me that the Lord wants us to be Kept Safe)

PRAY:  To be Kept Safe by the Lord.

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'One Flock With One Shepherd.'

John 10:16.

a)  "I have other sheep, too, that are not of this sheepfold.

b)  "I must bring them also.

c)  "They will listen to My Voice,

d)  "And there will be one flock with one Shepherd."

(Through this Second one I know that there will be One Flock With One Shepherd)

PRAY: For the security of the Lord's flocks.

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Chris.

It is a sensible Prayer to pray that we will be kept safe by the Lord. The Bible tells us that He is able to keep us. We need to commit ourselves to the Lord and to trust Him. God is good and faithful to His Promises. I do pray that the Churches in each locality will see themselves as one flock.

Consider This!

'Consider This.'

Romans 11:24.

a)  For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree,

b)  And grafted, contrary to nature,

c)  Into a cultivated olive tree,

d)  How much more will these natural branches be grafted back into their own olive tree? 

(This QT causes me to Consider This)

PRAY: Considering this QT.

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'It Is Really Easy To Understand.'

Matthew 12:30.

a)  Whoever is not with Me 

b)  Is against Me,

c)  And whoever does not gather with Me

d)  Scatters.

(This Second one teaches me and It Is Really Easy To Understand)

PRAY: To be with the Lord and not against Him.

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Chris.

It is a very fruitful exercise to Pray considering the Word of God. In many Churches, before prayer commences in the Prayer Meeting, there is some kind of sharing of the Word of God. This is so helpful! If the leader of the meeting conducts it in this way it is an excellent way. Through God's Word we can be guided in our prayers. 

Who Was Nicodemus?

 'Who Was Nicodemus?'

John 3:1.

a)  Nicodemus was a man of the Pharisees.

b)  Nicodemus was a Jewish leader.

c)  Nicodemus was a ruler of the Jews.

(This QT answers my question: Who Was Nicodemus?)

PRAY: That our questions about Biblical matters will be answered well.

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'The Accusers Of The Lord Were So Wrong!'

John 7:52.

a)  "You aren't from Galilee too, are you?" They replied.

b)  "Investigate.

c)  "And you will see that no prophet arises from Galilee."

(Through this Second one I find that The Accusers Of The Lord Were So Wrong)

PRAY: To reject all accusations about the Lord.

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Chris. 

If we want to know more about the Bible Characters, the first place to search is the Bible itsself. We can turn to all kinds of Bible Reference books which may be very helpful but we really need to read and know our Bible more and more. We should not follow those people who read Bible Reference books more than reading the Bible!

They Are Not Of The World!

 

'They Are Not Of This World.'

John 17:14.

a) "I have given them Your Word;

b) "And the World has hated them 

c)  "Because they are not of the World,

d)  "Just as I am not of the World."

(This QT reminds me that True Disciples of Jesus Are Not Of This World)

PRAY: To live as a True Disciple of Jesus Christ.

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'Because They Were Hungry.'

Matthew 12:1.

a)  At that time

b)  Jesus went through the grain fields on the Sabbath.

c)  And His Disciples were hungry,

d)  And began to pluck heads of grain

e)  And to eat.

(Through this Second one I see that the Disciples of Jesus did something unusual Because They Were Hungry)

PRAY: To take necessary food and not go hungry - unless we are fasting.

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Chris.

It is very clear in the Word of God that God does not want His People to go hungry. In these days fasting is acceptable but not extreme fasting! Fasting does not make God do something! The most effective witness is a balanced life - without extremes! It is clear from the Scriptures that Jesus Christ lived a balanced life. He died a terrible death on the Cross but the life that He lives was both sacrificial and balanced. 

Do Not Persist In Unbelief!

 'Do Not Persist In Unbelief!'

Romans 11:23. 

a)  And if they do not persist in unbelief,

b)  They will be grafted in,

c)  For God is able

d)  To graft them in again.

(This QT exhorts me: Do Not Persist In Unbelief)

PRAY: Not to persist in unbelief.

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'A Real King.'

Daniel 2:37. 

a)  Your Majesty,

b)  You are the greatest of kings.

c)  The God of Heaven has given you:

d)  Sovereignty, power, strength and honor. 

(This Second one reveals A Real King)

PRAY: For those who reign over our Nations.

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Chris.

We should be able to pray for, honor and respect those people who rule and reign over our Nations. This is both Biblical and necessary! Rulers have the gift of Sovereignty. Rulers have Power and Authority. Rulers have a unique strength that comes from God. Rulers should rule in such a way so that they are worthy to receive honor. 

Jesus Knew And Jesus Knows!

 'Jesus Knew And Jesus Knows!'

John 2:25. 

a)  Jesus did not need anyone to testify about man,

b)  For He knew

c)  What was in man.

(This QT reminds me that Jesus Knew And Jesus Knows)

PRAY: To trust the omniscience of Jesus. 

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'Happy And Healthy.'

Proverbs 15:30.

a)  The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

b)  And a good report

c)  Makes the bones healthy.

(Through this Second one I desire to be Happy And Healthy)

PRAY: To be Happy And Healthy.

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Chris.

Something that we should always consider is that Jesus Knew and Jesus Knows. This should be a great comfort to us continually. He is omniscient! Not only does He know what is in us, He also knows the end from the beginning. We should learn to trust Him, this will be for our benefit in many different ways!