God Wants Us to Listen

 

'God Wants Us To Listen.'

Psalm 81:8-10.

a) 81:8. Hear, hearken unto Me. God wants us to listen to Him.

b) 81:8. This Message is for God's People.

c) 81:8. God wants to speak to His People.

d) 81:8. We need to apply our will to listen to God.

e) 81:9. Do not possess any idol.

f) 81:9. Do not worship any idol.

g) 81:10. The Lord is the Lord our God.

h) 81:10. The Lord is our Deliverer.

i) 81:10. The Lord wants us to obediently by Faith open our mouths wide, and He will fill our mouths. This means two things, firstly, He will put in our mouths the Message to speak, and secondly, He will meet our needs as we obey Him.

(This QT speaks to me, God Wants Me To Listen to Him)

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'Afar Off.'

a) Genesis 37:18. There was a conspiracy to destroy a good man.

b) Genesis 22:4; Hebrews 11:13. We can see the beginning of our fulfillment from God.

c) Exodus 2:4. Moses' sister stood to see what would happen to him.

d) Exodus 20:18 & 21. The people stood in fear to see Moses' encounter with God.

e) Exodus 24:1; Mark 5:6. God told His People to Worship, even from there.

f) Exodus 33:7. From the dwelling area was the place for Worship.

g) Numbers 9:10. The Lord's People were still to keep the Passover.

h) Ezra 3:13. Was heard the sound of Restoration for God's People.

i) Nehemiah 12:43. Was heard the sound of Joy for God's People.

j) Psalm 10:1. Sometimes it seems like God is standing there.

k) Psalm 139:2. God understands our thoughts even from there.

l) Jeremiah 31:10. The Islands need to hear the Word of the Lord.

m) Jeremiah 46:27. Even from there God will save us.

n) Jeremiah 51:50. From there remember the Lord.

o) Matthew 26:58. Peter followed Jesus to the High Priest's palace.

p) Luke 16:23. In the torment of hell, one can see Heaven.

q) Luke 17:12. Ten lepers sought healing from Jesus.

r) Ephesians 2:17. We can still receive the Message of Peace.

(Through this Second one I realize that God works both near and Afar Off)

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Chris.

The words "far off" must be taken as relative. The Jewish people, in the Bible days, as well as in these modern days, had their dwelling places within walking distance of their place of Worship as they were to do no work on the Sabbath. The meaning of this "far off" in the Bible means that there needs to be clear distinction in every part of our life. The Life of the Believer's family, The Worship of the Believer, The Ministry of the Believer, there needs to be distinction of a clear nature in each part. The person who says that they sacrifice their family for the sake of "mission" or "ministry" is in clear disobedience to God. The person who does not Worship, but makes the excuse that they are "busy doing ministry" is also in clear disobedience to God.

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Bible Miracles

 

'Bible Miracles.'

a) Acts 2:22; Hebrews 2:4. They are called:-

1-Miracles.

2-Signs.

3-Wonders.

b) Hebrews 2:4. Gifts of the Holy Spirit at God's Own Will.

c) John 11:17-45. A miracle was very evident, Lazarus came alive again. There were many people who witnessed this Miracle for the Glory of God.

d) John 9:1-25. A man born blind received a Miracle of sight. There were many people who witnessed this Miracle for the Glory of God.

e) Luke 13:11-16. The woman who was bent over for eighteen years by an evil spirit received a Miracle of Healing. There were many people who witnessed this Miracle for the Glory of God.

f) Acts 3:2-10; 14:8-11. The beggar man lame from his mother's womb received a Miracle of Healing. There were many people who witnessed this Miracle for the Glory of God.

g) Mark 1:40-45. The leper received a Miracle of Healing. There were many people who witnessed this Miracle for the Glory of God.

h) Mark 2:1-12. The paralytic man received a Miracle of Healing. There were many people who witnessed this Miracle for the Glory of God.

i) Mark 7:32-37. The deaf mute man received a Miracle of Healing. There were many people who witnessed this Miracle for the Glory of God.

j) Acts 3:7; Luke 13:11-13; Mark 2:10-12. The general pattern of Biblical Miracles was that they were instant and obvious.

k) Matthew 4:23-24; 14:34-36; Acts 5:12-16. There was no "failed miracle". Every kind of disease could be Miraculously Healed.

l) Luke 7:11-17; Acts 13:6-12; Mark 4:35-41. Miracles were not performed in the Bible according to peoples' Faith. Each Miracle was a Grace Gift from God for His Glory.

m) Matthew 12:10-13; Mark 1:40-45; Acts 3:8. True Miracles of Healing were complete and perfect restoring people to normal health for the Glory of God.

(This QT teaches me that Bible Miracles took place publicly for the Glory of God. They were always obvious and never glorified any human being, ministry or church. In 36 years of ministry in many different kinds of Churches I have seen very few Biblical Miracles, less than five)

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'The Gift Of Tongues Or Languages.'

(The Greek Word is gloce-sah, meaning language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other Nations)

a) Revelation 5:9; 14:6; 17:15. The word "tongue" used in the Bible to refer to languages that were:-

1-Natural.

2-Native.

3-Human.

b) Acts 2:4-11; 11:15-17. When the Holy Spirit came upon them and they spoke in "tongues", these were languages, miraculously given, that those around who understood the languages, could hear about the Wonderful Works of God and Glorify Him. This goes to prove that language is corporate factor in the Worship of God and not race.

c) 1 Corinthians 14:5-28. If a foreign person speaks a Message in Church and there is no one able to interpret, either naturally or by Holy Spirit Gift, then the speaker should keep silent. The true Gift of Tongues is a Message capable of being understood by the majority of people present in the Worship.

d) 1 Corinthians 14:5. The goal must be the edification of the Church.

e) Acts 2:2-12. The people were never taught here to "speak in tongues", they were suddenly empowered by the Holy Spirit.

f) Acts 4:13. The speakers were seen as ignorant and unlearned.

g) Acts 10:44-46; 19:6. The people were given the Gift suddenly.

h) 1 Corinthians 14:14-15. "My spirit", not Holy Spirit, prays. "I will" do this. It is totally human. Prayer can be in the Holy Spirit or led by the Holy Spirit or enabled by the Holy Spirit, BUT much prayer, especially that that merely comes from emotion or thinking, is only human. God is not in it at all.

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Chris.

The Bible and the Biblical Pattern of the New Testament Church, together with the Apostles' Creed being read, understood and applied, lay the foundation of our True Church today. The whole emphasis of the True Church should be to Glorify God, to share the Gospel with a lost World and to make Disciples of Christ in the most effective way suitable to the culture of the Church. The True Church is adhering to Acts 2:42: Bible Study (on a regular basis), Fellowship (not a gossip center or mere social club), Eating together and taking the Holy Communion together, (it means practical outworking of our relationship with God and of our relationships with other people in Church), Praying together, (in the Bible there are three expressions of Prayer, one is prayer alone to God, second prayer as a family - for the True Believing family, thirdly prayer as the Church. The thought of prayer "groups" that are dealing with "special subjects" or of small "intercessory groups", whether inside or outside the Church, is totally not Biblical and can lead to: spiritual pride, division and deception.

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The Blessedness Of Belonging To God

'The Blessedness Of Belonging To God.'

a) Jeremiah 17:7. These Blessings are for those people who trust and hope in the Lord.

b) Psalm 1:1. Blessed is the person who:-

1-Does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly.

2-Does not stand in the way of sinners.

3-Does not sit in the seat of the scornful.

c) Psalm 1:2. Blessed is the person who delights in the Law of the Lord and meditates or ponders regularly in it.

d) Psalm 1:3. The Blessed person becomes fruitful and consistent.

e) Psalm 4:3. The Blessedness of knowing that the Lord sets apart the person who belongs to Him for Himself and that He answers their prayers.

f) Psalm 5:11. Because of the Lord's covering of the people who belong to Him, they can have joy.

(This QT reminds me of The Blessedness Of Belonging To God)

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'Calling To God.'

a) Jeremiah 33:3. The Lord invites us to do it.

b) Psalm 106:15. We need to call in the Will of God and not our own.

c) Psalm 86:6-7. We can call unto God in the day of trouble.

d) 2 Corinthians 12:7-8. We can call to be free from our thorn in the flesh.

e) Psalm 55:22. We can call to Him and give to Him our burden.

f) Psalm 61:1-2. We can call to Him when our heart is overwhelmed.

(Through this Second one I am encouraged to be Calling To God when I need to)

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Chris.

Always the True Believer needs to remember that they belong to God, we are not our own, we are bought with a Precious Price - the Blood of Jesus Christ. We now live, not for ourselves, but for the Glory of God. God loves us and He will help us as we trust in Him. As we follow this new kind of lifestyle, we can pray with confidence that He will answer our prayers in His Will.

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Good Directions

                         

'Good Directions.'

a) 2 Thessalonians 3:5. The Lord directing our hearts into the      Love of God.

b) Psalm 5:3. Directing our Prayer unto the Lord.

c) Proverbs 3:6. The Lord directing our paths as we acknowledge Him  in all our ways.

d) Proverbs 11:5; Isaiah 45:13. Being directed by our righteousness and the Lord in all our ways.

e) Ecclesiastes 10:10. Being directed by wisdom.

f) Isaiah 61:8. The Lord directing our way in Truth.

g) Jeremiah 10:23. Do not come from our own selfish ways.

h) 1 Thessalonians 3:11. God Himself, our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ direct our way.

(This QT shows to me the importance of having Good Directions for and in my life)

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'Jealousy Comes.'

Genesis 37:4.

a) Through our eyes.

b) Seeing someone else being loved by another person.

c) Creating hatred.

d) Breaking our relationships and fellowship.

(Through this Second one I can see the havoc created when Jealousy Comes)

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Chris.

Assurance and Confidence are two great strengtheners for our inner man. If we have an active and pure faith in God and a good relationship with Him, then we should have the resultant Assurance and Confidence. Assurance and Confidence are not things that True Believers have to pray for, rather they are what comes as our life is in right condition with God.

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Call on God When We Need to

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'Call on God When We Need to'

a) Psalm 81:7. In the day of trouble, He will:-
    1-Deliver us.
    2-Answer us.
    3-Prove us.
b) Psalm 50:15. In the day of trouble, He will deliver us, we will         Glorify Him.
c) Psalm 91:15. Call upon the Lord. He will:-
    1-Answer us.
    2-Be with us in trouble.
    3-Deliver us.
    4-Honor us.
d) Exodus 17:4-6. He can make water come from the rock.
(Through this QT I realize that I can Call On God When I Need To)

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'Blessed Assurance And Confidence.'

Romans 8:28.
a) We know that all things work together for good.
b) To those people that love God.
c) To those people who are called.
d) According to God's Purpose.

(Through this Second one I have Blessed Assurance And Confidence.
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Chris.

God will answer us when we call to Him because He Loves us. In fact He Knows all our situation before we call to Him but through our calling to Him we can come close to Him and receive from Him the things He wants to say to us. God is God and Faithful. Let us both trust Him and call to Him as the need arises.

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The Holy Spirit

'Christ's Ministry In Heaven.'

Hebrews 8:1-2.
a) As a High priest.
b) Interceding for us as He is set on the Right Hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the Heavens.
c) A Minister of the sacred tent, the True place of Worship.
d) In the place that was built by the Lord and not by human hands.
(This QT helps me to understand Christ's Ministry In Heaven)
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'The Holy Spirit.'

a) Luke 1:35; Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4. Is Creator.
b) Genesis 6:3; John 16:8. Is Convictor.
c) Genesis 41:38; Exodus 31:3. Fills peoples' lives wonderfully.
d) Nehemiah 9:20. Is Instructor.
e) Psalm 139:7. Is omnipresent.
f) Isaiah 11:2-3. He is the Spirit of:-
A-Wisdom.
B-Understanding.
C-Isaiah 40:13. Counsel.
D-Might.
E-Knowledge.
F-Fear of the Lord.
G-Discernment.
g) Isaiah 32:15; 44:3; Ezekiel 39:29. Is poured out upon us from on High.
h) Isaiah 48:16; 61:1; Acts 13:4. Sends us.
i) Isaiah 59:19. Is Protector.
j) Isaiah 59:21; Ezekiel 36:27. Is Indweller.
k) Isaiah 63:10. Is vexed by the rebellion of God's People.
l) Ezekiel 37:14. Is life giver.
m) Micah 3:8; Acts 1:8; Romans 15:13. Fills us with power.
n) Matthew 3:11. Immerses us.
o) Matthew 4:1; Acts 13:2; 16:6-7. Is Guide.
p) Matthew 10:20; Luke 12:12; Acts 4:31. Is the One Who inspires to speak.
q) Matthew 12:28. Is the One Who ejects evil spirits.
r) Luke 11:13; Acts 2:33. Is given to us by the Heavenly Father.
s) John 7:37-39. Is a remaining Source inside us that flows out.
t) John 14:16; 1 Corinthians 3:16. Abides with the Believer forever.
u) John 14:17. Cannot be received by unregenerate people.
v) John 14:26; Acts 15:28-29; 1 Corinthians 2:13. Is Teacher and Remembrancer.
w) John 15:26; 16:13. Is the Spirit of Truth.
x) John 16:14. Always Glorifies Jesus.
y) Acts 2:38; 5:32; 8:15. Is received as a Gift from God.
z) Acts 11:15. Comes in response to the taught Word of God.
a2) Acts 20:28. Makes leaders.
b2) Romans 5:5. Fills our hearts with God's Love.
c2) Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18. Leads God's Children.
d2) Romans 8:15-16. Gives us confidence that we are God's Children.
e2) Romans 8:27. Has a mind.
f2) Romans 14:17. Is Joy giver.
g2) 1 Corinthians 2:10. Reveals the things of God to us and searches the deep things of God.
h2) 1 Corinthians 6:11. Is Justifier.
i2) 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. Gives gifts to every True Believer.
j2) Galatians 5:22-23. Produces fruit in our lives.
(This Second one makes me highly value the Presence of The Holy Spirit in my life)
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Chris.

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Truth always brings freedom, this is what Jesus taught us. We need to live in the Truth and tell the Truth. We have to Face the Truth sometimes and allow God to work in our lives. If we make a habit of trying to cover over Truth that we cannot face, because of fear and shame, then we can never be free in Jesus. King David asked God to search his heart, he wanted the Truth because He desired to live to please God. Let us hate lies and live in and tell the Truth.

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The Blessed People

'The Blessed People.'

a) Psalm 106:3. Are the people who observe Justice, who do righteousness at all times.

b) Psalm 1:1-2. Is the Person:-

1-Who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.

2-Who does not stand in the way of sinners.

3-Who does not sit in the seat of scoffers.

4-Who delights in the Law of the Lord and meditates in it day and night.

c) Psalm 84:12. Trust in the Lord.

d) Psalm 119:1-3. Blessed are:-

1-119:1. Those people whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the Lord.

2-119:2. Those people who keep the Lord's Testimonies.

3-119:2. Those people who seek the Lord with their whole heart.

4-119:3. Those people who do no wrong.

5-119:3. Those people who walk in the Lord's Ways.

e) Luke 11:28. Are those people who hear the Word of God and keep it.

f) John 13:15-17. Are those people who learn to serve as Jesus served.

g) James 1:25. Who is a doer that acts.

(This QT shows me who are The Blessed People)

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'Have Faith In God.'

a) Hebrews 11:1. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

b) Hebrews 11:6. Without Faith it is impossible to please God.

c) Mark 11:24. As we pray.

(This Second one urges me to Have Faith In God)

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Chris.

There are people, whom God says, do know wrong. The reason that God classifies them in such a way is that they walked in the Lord's Ways. David was such a person, we know, because the Bible records it, that David sinned, yet God gave him so much credibility. The condition of the heart has much to do with it. Even the people with the purest motivation in their hearts sometimes sin. Yet, if they, like David did, deal with their sins, God will give them credibility. 

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God For Us

 

'God For Us.'

a) Romans 8:31. So who can be against us.

b) Daniel 3:17. Is Able to Deliver us.

c) Romans 4:21. What He Promises, He is Able to Perform.

d) 2 Corinthians 9:8. To Make all Grace abound toward us.

e) Ephesians 3:20. To do in full measure more than all our desires and thoughts.

f) Hebrews 7:25. Christ Always Lives to make Intercession for us.

g) Jude 1:24. To Keep us from stumbling.

h) 2 Samuel 7:29. To Bless our household.

(This QT, God For Us, stimulates my faith and gives me a rejoicing heart)

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'Salvation.'

a) Isaiah 35:4; 37:39. Comes from God.

b) Psalm 3:8. Belongs to the Lord.

c) 1 Thessalonians 5:9. God has destined us to obtain it through our Lord Jesus Christ.

d) Isaiah 45:22. Comes as our hearts are turned to God.

e) isaiah 52:10; 49:6. All the ends of the Earth will see it.

f) Ephesians 1:13. Can be believed in after listening to the Message of Truth.

g) Hebrews 2:10. Christ is the Author of it.

h) Hebrews 5:9. Christ is the Source of it.

i) Luke 19:9. Can come to a family house.

j) Hebrews 2:3. Is great.

k) 2 Timothy 1:10. Can be obtained.

l) Jude 1:3. Is what all True Believers have in common.

m) Isaiah 51:8. Is for all generations.

n) Isaiah 51:6. Is forever.

o) 1 Peter 1:10. The Prophets made careful search of the Scriptures to give knowledge of it.

p) Romans 1:16. The Gospel is the Power of God for it.

q) 2 Timothy 3:15. The Scriptures give us Wisdom which leads to it.

r) 2 Corinthians 6:2. Now is the day of it.

s) Philippians 2:12. Is to be lived out with the fear of God in our hearts.

t) 2 Thessalonians 2:13. We are chosen for it by God.

u) Hebrews 1:14. We inherit it.

v) Isaiah 61:10. God Will Clothe us with Garments of it.

w) Luke 2:30. Our eyes can see it in Christ.

x) Psalm 40:16. We should love it.

y) Lamentations 3:26. It is good to wait silently for it.

z) Psalm 119:81 & 174. We can have soul absorbing desire for it.

a2) Psalm 119:23. We can long for it.

b2) Romans 13:11. The completion of it grows nearer.

c2) 2 Peter 1:9. Will be the outcome of our faith.

d2) Isaiah 52:7. Needs to be announced.

e2) Psalm 85:7. Can be prayed for.

f2) Psalm 35:3. Pray for assurance of it.

(This Meditation gives me confidence in and more understanding of Salvation)

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Chris.

The Power of God is manifested in many ways, this is something we need to understand as True Believers. We should not limit God. Firstly; the Power of God is manifested through the workings of the Holy Spirit. Secondly; the Power of God is manifested through the Blood of Jesus Christ. Thirdly; the Power of God is made effective by the Word of God. This Word of God is the Life giving Word. There are other ways that the Power of God is made known too.

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Trust and Obey

‘Trust And Obey.’

a) Genesis 46:3-4. Jacob was given the Promise and Instruction by God.

b) Genesis 46:5-7. Jacob rose up and went with everything he had.

c)   Genesis 45:17-20. There was some insecurity in Jacob’s heart, there was absolutely no need to bring everything because all was already provided for.

d) Exodus 10:24-25. Pharaoh tried to prevent Israel obeying God.

e)  Exodus 10:25-26. Moses said that Israel had to obey God.

f)    Genesis 15:13-14. God had always known His People’s situation.

g)   Genesis 31:6-9. Jacob was a man of Honesty and Faith.

(When I read this QT I see the history of Israel – the People of God and am challenged to Trust And Obey God)

‘Early Church Life.’

Acts 5:1-42.

a)    Acts 5:1-10. The Holy Spirit revealed liars and deceivers.

b)    Acts 5:11-13. There were three manifestations that were in the Church:-

1-  Fear over everyone – the Fear of the Lord.

2-  Signs and wonders performed by the Leaders.

3-  The general public held the Church in high esteem.

c)    Acts 5:14. Multitudes of people were added to the Church.

d)    Acts 5:15-16. Many people who were sick or afflicted by evil spirits were healed.

e)    Acts 5:17-18. The jealous priests put the Apostles in jail.

f)     Acts 5:19-20. Divine intervention! The Angel of the Lord came to the Apostles in jail:-

1-  He opened the gates of the jail.

2-  He took the Apostles out of the jail.

3-  He told the Apostles to go back to the Temple and speak to the people the Message of Life.

g)    Acts 5:21. The Apostles did as the Angel told them.

h)    Acts 5:21-24. The priests were mystified. How could it be that this happened?

i)      Acts 5:25-28. The Apostles were discreetly rearrested and sent back to face the Jewish religious council. The accusations were:-

1-  They had continued Teaching in the Name of Jesus.

2-  They had filled Jerusalem with their Teaching.

3-  They had exalted the Truth about the Blood of Jesus.

j)      Acts 5:29. Peter and the Apostles were clear about their desire to obey God. They had not broken any law.

k)    Acts 5:30-32. The Apostles preached the Gospel in front of the Jewish council.

l)      Acts 5:33. The Jewish council were convicted strongly through the Gospel message and sought to kill the Apostles.

m)  Acts 5:34-40. Gamaliel spoke up on behalf of the Apostles and they were released.

n)    Acts 5:41. The Apostles went on their way rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer what they had suffered for the Lord’s sake.

o)    Acts 5:42. Apostolic activity continued:-

1-  Every day.

2-  In the Temple.

3-  From house to house.

4-  They kept on Teaching.

5-  They kept on Preaching Jesus as the Christ.

(Through this Second one I am challenged as to the real work of the Holy Spirit through Early Church Life) 

Chris.

God always works everything out for good, especially for those people who love Him. We cannot always understand God’s Ways and we are not meant to because He is God. Some people persecuted for their Faith get early release from jail. Some stay there for years. Some people are martyred and some live. Some people never face persecution, some live out their entire life in persecution circumstances. We are not called to understand God, but rather to trust Him.

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