A Victorious Ascension!

  'A Victorious Ascension.'

Ephesians 4:8.

a)  That is why it says:                

b)  When He ascended on high

c)  He took captivity captive

d)  And gave gifts to His people.

(This QT reveals to me A Victorious Ascension)

PRAY: To receive the Gifts that Christ wants to give us.

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'Speak The Truth And Grow Up.'

Ephesians 4:15.

a)  Rather,

b)  Speaking the Truth in love,

c)  We are to grow up in every way into Him

d)  Who is the Head,

e)  Into Christ.

(Through this Second one I see the importance of the exhortation: Speak The Truth And Grow Up)

PRAY: To grow up in every way into Christ.

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Chris.

Speaking the truth in Love and Growing spiritually go hand-in-hand! It is necessary for every True Believer to Speak the truth in Love. This may sound very basic but the truth is that some Believers find it extremely difficult to be completely honest. This may be for a variety of reasons but, actually telling lies and half truths is a sin. We need to both live and speak the truth.

If Possible!

 'If Possible.'

Acts 8:22.

a)  Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours,

b)  And pray to the Lord that,

c)  If possible,

d)  The intent of your heart may be forgived you.

(This QT reminds me of the important words ... If Possible)

PRAY: Considering carefully the words - If Possible.

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'Keep Quiet And Listen.'

Acts 15:12. 

a)  The whole group kept quiet

b)  And listened to Barnabas and Paul

c)  While they explained all the miraculous signs and wonders

d)  God had done among the Gentiles through them.

(Through this Second one I understand that it is sometimes important to Keep Quiet And Listen)

PRAY: To Keep Quiet And Listen Well.

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Chris.

I am sure that presumptious prayer is offensive to God. Some of the "teachings" that I have heard about prayer make me cringe inside. We need to clearly follow the Teachings of the Lord Jesus and the Bible about prayer, these Teachings are laid out in God's Word for us! It is always good to be quiet before we pray so that we can prepare our hearts.