Chris's QT 2

Thank God For The Wisdom Of Solomon!

2012-02-11T07:34:00.001Z

‘Thank God For The Wisdom Of Solomon.’
Proverbs 25:1.
a) Here are more.
b) This means that they are a continuation from the previous Proverbs of Solomon.
c) Proverbs of Solomon.
d) They were collected.
e) The meaning here of collected is “copied out”.
f) By the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.
(Through this QT I Thank God For The Wisdom Of Solomon)
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‘We Are All Parts Of The Body Of Christ.’
Colossians 3:15.
a) Every True Believer is a part of the Body of Christ.
b) We have been chosen by God to live together in Peace.
c) We should let the Peace that comes from Christ control our thoughts.
d) We should be grateful.
(This Second one delightfully reminds me that I Am A Part Of The Body Of Christ)
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Chris.
The Proverbs of Solomon were collected and then copied out as a part of the Book of Proverbs. We believe that they were Divinely Inspired and they are the Word of God. Our personal study and research of the Word of God is very important. It is wise for us to be well taught but we should also never neglect our personal study and research of God’s Word.

The Power And Reality Of God’s Grace!

2012-02-11T06:45:00.001Z

‘The Power And Reality Of God’s Grace.’
1 Corinthians 15:10.
a) Apostle Paul wrote that it was solely because of God’s Grace that he was who he was.
b) God’s Grace towards him was not in vain.
c) He laboured and served with hard work.
d) This was not Paul himself it was the Grace of God with him.
(Through this QT I can clearly see The Power And Reality Of God’s Grace)
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‘Reject Division And Stand Firm.’
Luke 11:17.
a) Jesus Christ knows the thoughts of all of us.
b) Jesus Christ speaks into our lives.
c) A Kingdom divided against itself is:-
1- Brought to desolation.
2- Laid waste.
3- Going to end up in ruin.
4- Doomed.
d) A house divided against itself:-
1- Falls.
2- Breaks up.
3- Falls apart.
(This Second one strongly urges me to Reject Division And Stand Firm)
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Chris.
God’s Grace is both powerful and real. It is by the Grace of God that people’s lives are changed into New Creations in Jesus Christ. It is by the Grace of God that we are energised to Serve the Lord in a pure and fervent way. The Gospel is the Gospel of Grace and not merely people’s efforts.

We Give Thanks!

2012-02-10T06:39:00.002Z

‘We Give Thanks.’
a) Colossians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:2. To God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ for Brothers and Sisters that we Pray for who sincerely love the Lord.
b) Psalm 75:1. To God because His Deeds prove that His Name is near.
c) 1 Corinthians 10:16. To God for the Holy Communion.
d) Revelation 11:17. To the Lord God Almighty for He is the One who is and who always was, and now has assumed His great Power and has begun to Reign.
(By this QT I Give Thanks To God)
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‘Special Authority From The Lord.’
Luke 10:19.
a) This special Authority is to behold.
b) It is to tread upon serpents and scorpions.
c) It is over all the power of the enemy.
d) Nothing shall at any wise hurt us as we do God’s Will revealed by Jesus Christ.
(Through this Second one I know that I, and all True Believers, have Special Authority From The Lord)
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Chris.
The Lord God Almighty is Eternal and He Reigns now. He will also Reign in Eternity. He has great Power and Authority. Sometimes we do not realise the Power and Authority of the Lord. He does what He wills! We need to learn to follow Him.

The Bad Fruit Of Laziness!

2012-02-09T22:20:00.001Z

‘The Bad Fruit Of Laziness.’
Proverbs 24:30-34.
a) Proverbs 24:30. Lazy people have no common sense and the bad fruit of their lives is obvious.
b) Proverbs 24:31. They do not look after their property well.
c) Proverbs 24:32. We can learn a lesson from the lazy people.
d) Proverbs 24:33. Too much lazy sleeping and resting is not good.
e) Proverbs 24:34. Laziness brings poverty and scarcity.
(This QT simply teaches me about The Bad Fruit Of Laziness)
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‘God’s Grace In The Old Testament.’
a) Proverbs 3:34. Was given to humble and afflicted people.
b) Genesis 6:8. Was given to Noah.
c) Exodus 33:17; 34:9. Was given to Moses.
d) Psalm 84:11. The Lord gave Grace.
e) Jeremiah 31:2. Was in the wilderness.
f) Zechariah 12:10. The Lord poured out the Spirit of Grace.
(Through this Second one I know that there is God’s Grace In The Old Testament)
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Chris.
Sleep is therapeutic. All of us need a good sleep. This kind of sleep is a gift from God. God gives the people He loves sleep. There is, however, a wrong kind of sleep, it is a lazy sleep. Too much lazy sleeping and resting is not good and can be harmful to our lives in several ways.

A Clear Understanding Of God’s Way!

2012-02-09T04:22:00.002Z

‘A Clear Understanding Of God’s Way.’
2 Corinthians 10:13.
a) Be humble.
b) Stay within our God given boundaries.
c) Be actively considerate towards other people.
(Through this QT I have A Clear Understanding Of God’s Way)
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‘Faith That Was Pure And Clear.’
Matthew 8:8-10.
a) Matthew 8:8. The Centurion – a man of worldly authority.
b) Matthew 8:8. He had the correct attitude towards Jesus.
c) Matthew 8:8. He just wanted Jesus to say the Word and his servant would be healed.
d) Matthew 8:9. The Centurion knew the principles of being under authority.
e) Matthew 8:9. The Centurion knew the principles of being in authority.
f) Matthew 8:10. Jesus was very impressed with the pure and clear Faith of this Centurion.
(Because of this Second one I want to have Faith That Is Pure And Clear)
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Chris.
Faith that was pure and clear was recognised and affirmed by Jesus Christ. There have been some foul and wretched teachings about “faith” over the past years that have left sincere True Believers in shame and confusion. We should simply trust God’s Word and exercise our God given Faith. This God given Faith is very pure and cannot be manufactured. God is the Source of our Faith – not our own efforts.

True Fellowship In God’s Family!

2012-02-08T15:06:00.001Z

‘True Fellowship In God’s Family.’
Colossians 1:1-2.
a) In this Fellowship we can clearly state who we are.
b) In this Fellowship we can affirm that we are in the Will of God without being embarrassed or being seen as presumptive or “too spiritual”.
c) We acknowledge other:-
1- Brothers.
2- Saints.
3- Faithful Brethren in Christ.
d) We Bless other True Believers in Fellowship with us in Grace.
e) We Bless other True Believers in Fellowship with us in Peace.
f) We recognise the Source of our Fellowship as being God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
(This QT reminds me that there is a real spiritual dimension in True Fellowship In God’s Family)
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‘Christ’s Death For Us On The Cross.’
1 Peter 2:24.
a) Jesus Christ bore our sins in His Own Body on the Cross.
b) Through this we can be dead to sins.
c) Through this we should live unto Righteousness.
d) By the stripes of Jesus we were healed.
(Through this Second one I am so grateful for Christ’s Death For Me On be The Cross)
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Chris.

We need to be in the kind of Fellowship where we can clearly state who we are in Jesus Christ without fear or shame. Christians can be so shallow sometimes, in that we live compromising and secular lives in the same spirit as the World system. That is really not the way. The Fellowship that we have should be with other True Believers and we should build each other up in that kind of Fellowship.

We Should Guard Our Lips!

2012-02-08T08:24:00.001Z

‘We Should Guard Our Lips.’
Proverbs 24:28-29.
a) We should not be a witness against our neighbour without cause.
b) We should not deceive with our lips.
c) We should not talk about paying back evil for evil.
d) We should not talk about revenge.
(This QT reminds me that I Should Guard My Lips)
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‘We Need To Have A Holy Spirit Controlled Mind.’
Romans 8:6-8.
a) Romans 8:6. A fleshly mind is death.
b) Romans 8:6. A mind controlled by the Holy Spirit is Life and Peace.
c) Romans 8:7; Galatians 5:24. A fleshly mind is enmity against God.
d) Romans 8:7. A fleshly mind is not subject to the Law of God.
e) Romans 8:7. A fleshly mind cannot be subject to the Law of God.
f) Romans 8:8. Those people who are in the flesh cannot please God.
(This Second one urges me strongly that I Need To Have A Holy Spirit Controlled Mind)
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Chris.
We should guard our lips. Everywhere we go, whether it is in familiar places like our home, workplace, University or Church we should guard our lips. When we are in unfamiliar places we should also guard our lips. The same applies to whoever we are with. We need to guard our lips in all circumstances every day. Many of God’s People lose their Blessings through their own careless mouths.

Motivated By Our Identity In God!

2012-02-07T22:18:00.001Z

‘Motivated By Our Identity In God.’
1 Corinthians 15:10.
a) Whatever we are now.
b) It is all because God poured out His special Favour on us.
c) It should not be without results. There will be results.
d) It causes us to work hard.
e) It is not just our hard work but it is God working in us.
(Through this QT I can understand how I am Motivated By My Identity In God)
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‘The Reality Of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit.’
a) Romans 8:5. Affecting our thought life.
b) Romans 8:9 & 14; Galatians 5:25. Controlling our life by leading us.
c) 1 Corinthians 2:14. Understanding what Spiritual Life is.
d) Galatians 5:22-23. Producing fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
(This Second one reveals to me how my life should be when I experience The Reality Of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit)
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Chris.
It is not just our hard work but it is God working in us. Sometimes I meet bitter or burnt out Servants of the Lord or Church workers who have just been working too hard without any Biblical concept of what they are doing. All the time they just think about “doing something for God”, this is an incorrect concept. It is God working in us, all we do is with Him and for His Glory and God in us enables us.

What A Blessing!

2012-02-07T10:32:00.002Z

‘What A Blessing!’
Philippians 4:23.
a) The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
b) The spiritual favour of the Lord Jesus Christ.
c) The Blessing of the Lord Jesus Christ.
d) Be with your spirit.
(Through this QT I exclaim and proclaim: What A Blessing!)
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‘Get A Grip On Our Thought Life.’
2 Corinthians 10:5.
a) We refute:-
1- Arguments.
2- Theories.
3- Reasoning.
4- Every proud thing that sets itself up against the True Knowledge of God.
5- Every lofty thing that sets itself up against the True Knowledge of God.
b) We lead every thought away captive into the obedience of Christ.
c) We lead every purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ.
(This Second one calls me to Get A Grip On My Thought Life)
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Chris.
We should always be thankful for the Blessing of the Lord on our lives and families. God’s Blessing is something very special and covers every area of our life. Our Salvation, our health, our family, our daily provision, our workplace, our friends, God’s Purpose and Plan for our lives… these things are all a part of the Blessing of the Lord on our lives.

Do It In The Proper Way!

2012-02-06T19:09:00.002Z

‘Do It In The Proper Way.’
Proverbs 24:27.
a) Complete your outdoor work.
b) Prepare your field.
c) Afterwards build your house.
(This QT reminds me that it is good to Do It In The Proper Way)
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‘Confidence About Praying To Receive The Holy Spirit.’
Luke 11:9-13.
a) Luke 11:9. In our Prayers we need to keep:-
1- Asking.
2- Searching.
3- Knocking.
b) Luke 11:9. If we Pray in this manner we:-
1- Will know the answer being given to us.
2- Will find.
3- Will see the door being opened to us.
c) Luke 11:10. Everyone:-
1- Who asks receives.
2- Who searches finds.
3- Who knocks has the door opened for them.
d) Luke 11:11. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish?
e) Luke 11:12. If the son asks for an egg, will the father give him a scorpion?
f) Luke 11:13. We are evil and we know how to give good gifts to our children.
g) Luke 11:13. Our Heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to those of His Children who ask Him.
(This Second one gives me Confidence About Praying To Receive The Holy Spirit)
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Chris.
God, our Heavenly Father has Promised to give the Holy Spirit to us. We all need the Holy Spirit in our lives day and night. We need the Holy Spirit to give us power to pray. We need the Holy Spirit to help us lift our inner man to Praise and Worship God. We need the Holy Spirit to empower us as true and practical witnesses of Jesus Christ. We need the Holy Spirit to equip us spiritually in our service for the Lord.

An Intensive Healing Situation!

2012-02-06T08:33:00.001Z

‘An Intensive Healing Situation.’
James 5:16.
a) Confess our sins to one another.
b) Pray for one another.
c) Then we may (possibly) be healed.
d) The intensive Prayer of a Righteous person.
e) Avails much in its working.
(This QT convinces me that I should not sin against other people and that I should Pray together with other people. Through this Prayer there may be An Intensive Healing Situation)
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‘We Have A Generous Heavenly Father.’
Matthew 7:11.
a) Even though we are evil.
b) We know how to give good gifts to our children.
c) How much more will our Heavenly Father.
d) Give good gifts to those Children of His who ask Him.
(This Second one reminds me that I Have A Generous Heavenly Father)
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Chris.
The intensive Prayer of a Righteous person avails much in its working. This is a timely reminder to Faithful people and Righteous people to hold on to God in Prayer when they need to. There are times when we forget or we doubt the Power of Prayer. Let us commit ourselves to intensive Prayer if we need to, it will avail much in it’s working.

Mutual Greetings!

2012-02-05T15:07:00.001Z

‘Mutual Greetings.’
a) Philippians 4:21-22. Should be given freely to other people in Jesus Christ, a Greeting of each other – all people should be involved.
b) Genesis 43:27. Are extended into concern about other people.
c) Exodus 18:7. Ask about each other’s welfare.
d) 2 Samuel 11:7. May be concerned about progress.
e) Luke 10:5; Romans 1:7. Should be of Peace.
f) Luke 24:36; John 20:26. Were given by Jesus Christ.
g) Colossians 4:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:17; Acts 15:23. May be written.
h) Daniel 4:1; 6:25. Can bless with Peace and Prosperity for other people.
i) 2 Corinthians 13:13. May be sent by the entire Church.
(Through this QT I can see the importance of Mutual Greetings within the Body of Christ)
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‘Give Our Burdens To The Lord.’
Psalm 55:22.
a) Give our burdens to the Lord.
b) The Lord will take care of us.
c) The Lord will not permit godly people to slip.
d) The Lord will not permit godly people to fall.
(This Second one urges me to Give My Burdens To The Lord)
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Chris.
Greetings should be of Peace, they should bring Peace. Whether we are arriving somewhere and greeting other people or we are welcoming people into our environment our Greeting should be of Peace. Sometimes we are writing greetings in a letter to other people far away, the same principle should always apply, greetings should be of Peace.

A Kiss Is Given!

2012-02-05T06:10:00.001Z

‘A Kiss Is Given.’
a) Proverbs 24:26. To the person who gives a correct answer.
b) Genesis 27:26; I Kings 19:20. By a son to a father.
c) Genesis 31:28. By a father to his children.
d) 2 Samuel 20:9. In deception.
e) Psalm 2:12. To Jesus in Worship.
f) Song of Solomon 1:2. From a young man to the young woman whom he loves.
g) Isaiah 60:14. On our feet by our enemies when they are defeated.
h) Hosea 13:2. By idolaters to their idols.
i) Matthew 26:48-49. By Judas to betray Jesus.
j) Luke 7:45. The woman who washed Jesus’ feet.
k) Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12. In Holiness to greet our Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
(This QT makes me realise and understand the power of a kiss in Bible days: A Kiss Is Given)
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‘Precise Prayers From The Heart To Father God.’
Matthew 6:8.
a) We are not to be like the heathen people who try to impress their gods with their “prayers”.
a) Our Heavenly Father knows what things we need.
b) Even before we ask Him He knows.
(This Second one reminds me that I can pray Precise Prayers From The Heart To Father God)
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Chris.
Answers are a part of everyday life. It is good that we can give people correct answers. If we do not know the answer to the question that we are being asked it is better to say nothing. If we know that we can give a correct answer we should give it with a good attitude and not in pride. Answers are an important part of everyday life.

The Father Seeks True Worshippers!

2012-02-04T22:46:00.002Z

‘The Father Seeks True Worshippers.’
John 4:23.
a) Now is the time to be a True Worshipper.
b) True Worshippers Worship the Father.
c) They Worship Him in Spirit.
d) They Worship Him in Truth.
e) The Father seeks True Worshippers to be His Worshippers.
(Through this QT I know that The Father Seeks True Worshippers)
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‘The Prayer Life Of Jesus Christ.’
a) Mark 1:35. Was in the early morning and alone.
b) Luke 11:1. Was a good example to His Disciples.
c) Luke 22:44. Was sometimes agonising.
d) Luke 23:46. Was sometimes in a loud voice but always Trusting the Father.
(In This Second one I can learn much from The Prayer Life Of Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
The Father seeks True Worshippers to be His Worshippers. True Worshippers Worship in Spirit and in Truth. There are many people who are involved in Worship Ministry who are not True Worshippers. Some of them are “entertaining worshippers” some of them attempt to imitate and copy True Worshippers. Some of them are overcome by the emotional power of making sound and music – especially together with other people. We need to remember that True Worshippers Worship in Spirit and in Truth.

Another Way That Brings God The Glory!

2012-02-04T04:41:00.001Z

‘Another Way That Brings God The Glory.’
Philippians 4:19-20.
a) God shall supply.
b) Every need of ours.
c) According to His riches in Glory.
d) In Christ Jesus.
e) This will surely give Him Glory.
(Through this QT I can see Another Way That Brings God The Glory)
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‘Discovering God’s Mercy And Grace.’
Hebrews 4:16.
a) In our Prayer.
b) Let us draw near with boldness to the Throne of Grace.
c) There we may receive Mercy.
d) There we may find Grace.
e) To help in our time of need.
(Through this Second one I am so Blessed to be Discovering God’s Mercy And Grace)
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Chris.
There is some wrong idea in our minds sometimes that makes us think that when we do well then we give Glory to God. This concept is really an incorrect one. Is God’s getting the Glory limited to our performance? God is the Initiator of His Glory, we read several times in the Bible where God simply says that He will get the Glory through what He does.

A Nation Needs Honest Judges!

2012-02-04T00:55:00.000Z

‘A Nation Needs Honest Judges.’
Proverbs 24:23-25.
a) Proverbs 24:23. It is wrong to show favouritism when passing judgment.
b) Proverbs 24:24. A Judge who says to the wicked person that they are innocent will be cursed by many people.
c) Proverbs 24:24. A Judge who says to the wicked person that they are innocent will be denounced by the Nations.
d) Proverbs 24:25. It will go well for the Judges who convict the guilty people.
e) Proverbs 24:25. Rich Blessings will be showered on the Judges who convict the guilty people.
(Through this QT I understand that A Nation Needs Honest Judges)
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‘Motivated By Suffering.’
Philippians 1:14.
a) Because of Apostle Paul’s imprisonment.
b) Most of the Believers around him gained confidence.
c) Most of the Believers around him spoke God’s Message without fear.
(This Second one reminds me that sometimes I am Motivated By Suffering and I hope that if I suffer in some way that will also motivate other people in the right way)
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Chris.
To be denounced by the Nations is a very serious situation. It means the end of one’s good reputation and the end of one’s career. To be denounced by the Nations means public scorn. The more important the person then the bigger they fall when they are denounced by the Nations. This even applies to some “fallen” Servants of the Lord.

The Lord Gives Us Strength When We Need It!

2012-02-03T09:38:00.002Z

‘The Lord Gives Us Strength When We Need It.’
Psalm 138:3.
a) In the day when I cried. (It was the same day)
b) The Lord answered.
c) He strengthened me with Strength.
d) In my soul. Soul is:-
1- Thinking mind.
2- Will.
3- Emotions.
(Through this QT I know that The Lord Gives Me Strength When I Need It)
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‘Speaking The Gospel In Difficult Circumstances.’
Ephesians 6:19-20.
a) Those people who are speaking the Gospel in difficult circumstances need our prayers.
b) They need boldness to give utterance to the Gospel.
c) They need clarity in their Teaching of the Gospel.
d) They are even continuing their Ministry sometimes when they are imprisoned.
(This Second one encourages and calls me to be praying for those people who are Speaking The Gospel In Difficult Circumstances)
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Chris.
Clarity of thinking mind is very important for the person who is Called by God to share His Word with other people. There can be so many distractions that the Teacher/Preacher may face that would hinder the Lord’s Ministry through that Teacher/Preacher. The Church should respectfully care for its Teacher/Preachers.

The Generous Church Of Philippi!

2012-02-02T23:17:00.000Z

‘The Generous Church Of Philippi.’
Philippians 4:15-18.
a) Philippians 4:15. They were committed in their support of Apostle Paul.
b) Philippians 4:16. They sent Paul gifts even when he was serving in other places.
c) Philippians 4:17. Paul knew that the Philippi Church would be Blessed because of their giving.
d) Philippians 4:18. Paul saw these gifts as the Philippi Church’s gifts and sacrifices to God. Their giving was pleasing to God.
(This QT teaches me about The Generous Church Of Philippi)
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We Do Our Part And We Expect God To Do His.’
2 Samuel 10:12.
a) We be strong.
b) We be courageous.
c) We fight hard for our people.
d) We fight hard for the cities of our God.
e) Then may the Lord’s Will be done.
(Through this Second on I can see a practical life of Faith: We Do Our Part And We Expect God To Do His)
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Chris.
Greed has been the stumbling stone for many Servants of the Lord. Apostle Paul sets us a good example. He was never greedy. He was always a good steward of God’s money. He was a faithful messenger taking gifts from various Churches to help the poor Believers in Jerusalem. He also handled the financial gifts given to him personally in a very wholesome way. He treated those gifts as something pleasing to God rather than pleasing to himself.

Reject People In Rebellion Against Authority!

2012-02-02T03:24:00.001Z

‘Reject People In Rebellion Against Authority.’
Proverbs 24:21-22.
a) We should have reverence for the Lord and for our National Leaders.
b) We should have nothing to do with people who rebel against them.
c) Such rebels could be ruined in a moment.
d) God and National Leaders can cause disaster.
(This QT reminds me that I should Reject People In Rebellion Against Authority)
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‘Be Determined And Confident.’
2 Chronicles 32:7.
a) Be:-
1- Determined.
2- Confident.
3- Strong.
4- Of Good Courage.
b) Do not be afraid of any human enemy power.
c) We, as True Believers have more Power on our side.
(Through this Second one I am encouraged to Be Determined And Confident)
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Chris.
We should reject people in rebellion against authority. As we study History and Church History, both ancient and modern, we can see that little is accomplished by rebellion. Some Nations today are actually founded out of rebellion and most of these Nations are either in trouble or they make trouble for other Nations. They are not peace-loving.

We Need Pure Courage To Do God’s Will!

2012-02-01T13:23:00.001Z

‘We Need Pure Courage To Do God’s Will.’
a) Matthew 24:9. As obedient Disciples of Jesus Christ we may have to face:-
1- Tribulation.
2- Death.
3- Hatred.
a) Acts 20:29. Grievous wolves may enter God’s flock and not spare them.
b) Acts 20:30; 2 Timothy 4:3-4. Some men may arise and divide the Church.
c) Proverbs 28:1. We need to be Righteous, then we can be bold.
d) Psalm 31:24; 2 Corinthians 3:12. As we Hope in the Lord we can be strong and courageous.
e) Acts 4:31. We need to pray and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
(This QT reminds me strongly that I Need Pure Courage To Do God’s Will)
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‘When God Commands.’
Joshua 1:9.
a) We should be strong.
b) We should be of good courage.
c) We should not be afraid.
d) We should not be dismayed.
e) Jehovah our God is with us.
f) Wherever we go under His Direction.
(The Second one teaches me how to respond When God Commands)
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Chris.
Some people may arise and attempt to divide the Church. When this happens the Church leaders need to be committed to God and each other first of all to resist and resolve dividing tactics and reasons. Secondly the Church leaders need to be continually committed and active in ensuring that all the ministries and workers of the Church are in a spiritually healthy condition.

Affectionate And Practical Love Of The Church!

2012-02-01T08:22:00.002Z

‘Affectionate And Practical Love Of The Church.’
a) Philippians 4:14. Sharing with Spiritual Leaders in their difficult times.
b) Philippians 4:18; Romans 15:27. In sacrificial giving. (Not giving to the Church but giving from the Church here)
c) Philippians 1:7. Giving encouragement to Leaders in their difficult times.
d) 1 Corinthians 9:10-11. Sharing food and hospitality with the Servants of the Lord who faithfully minister to the Church.
e) Galatians 6:6. Making sure that the Church Teachers’ needs are met.
f) 1 Timothy 6:18. Encouraging the Church to be generous.
g) Hebrews 13:16. Remembering the poor and needy people.
(This QT shows me the Affectionate And Practical Love Of The Church)
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‘Moses’ Prophecy Regarding Jesus.’
Deuteronomy 18:16.
a) Jehovah God will raise up a Prophet.
b) This Prophet will be raised up from the midst of the people of Israel.
c) This Prophet will be humble like Moses.
d) This Prophet should be listened to.
(This Second one makes clear Moses’ Prophecy Regarding Jesus)
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Chris.
Faithfully ministering to the Church is the responsibility of the Servants of the Lord who are called as Pastor/Shepherds and Leaders of the Church. The Pastor/Shepherds and Leaders of the Church are not Evangelists who go all over the place holding special evangelistic meetings. These Pastor/Shepherd Leaders are not to spend much time dealing with outside Church activities that frequently take them far away from their homes. They need to be faithfully ministering to the local Church and the city Church in the locality where they are called. The Church needs to look after these Pastor/Shepherd Leaders well.

Do Not Fret Because Of Evil Doers!

2012-01-31T22:26:00.000Z

‘Do Not Fret Because Of Evil Doers.’
Proverbs 24:19-20.
a) We are no to be fretting about evil doers.
b) We are not to be envious of the wicked people.
c) There is no posterity to the evil people.
d) The lamp of the wicked people is and will be extinguished.
(Through this QT I am encouraged to be positive: Do Not Fret Because Of Evil Doers)
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‘Jesus The Messiah.’
a) John 4:26. Introduced Himself, there was no doubt about His Messiah-ship.
b) John 4:29; 2 Peter 1:16-18. He was and is the Subject of Evangelism.
c) John 4:42. He gives to people confidence as to His Identity.
d) Romans 1:1-3. Has Servants until now.
e) 1 Corinthians 15:3. He died for our sins according to the Scriptures.
(Through this Second one I want to Glorify Jesus The Messiah)
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Chris.
We should be positive and not fret about evil doers. Evil doers will be cut off by God. It is not for us to be troubled in our hearts about evil doers, especially when they are outside of our sphere of responsibility. We should determine in our thinking minds to remain positive and not to fret about them.

Sanctified By The Word Of God!

2012-01-31T07:28:00.000Z

‘Sanctified By The Word Of God.’
John 17:17.
a) Sanctify them and make them Holy by the Truth.
b) Jesus prayed that Prayer for His Disciples and followers.
c) The Word of God the Father is Truth and it has sanctifying Power.
(Through this QT I thank God that I am Sanctified By The Word Of God)
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‘Walking With The Lord.’
Psalm 16:11.
a) The Lord will make the Path of Life known to us.
b) Complete Joy is in the Lord’s Presence.
c) Pleasures are by the Lord’s side forever more.
(This Second one shows me what it is like to be Walking With The Lord)
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Chris.
There is a wonderful freedom in our hearts when we know that we are walking with the Lord. We have Joy in every situation and circumstance when we know that we are walking with the Lord. This is really a privilege that every True Believer can have – walking with the Lord. So let us yield our lives and respond to the Lord, then we can walk with Him.

Be Positive!

2012-01-30T15:11:00.001Z

‘Be Positive.’
Philippians 4:13.
a) I can do all things.
b) In and through Christ.
c) Who strengthens me.
(This simple QT encourages me to Be Positive)
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‘True Worshippers.’
John 4:23-24.
a) Now is the time for True Worshippers to Worship the Father.
b) They shall Worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth.
c) The Father seeks such people to be His Worshippers.
d) God is Spirit.
e) Those people who Worship Him must Worship in Spirit and in Truth.
(Through this Second one I understand who are the True Worshippers)
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Chris.
True Believers may become True Worshippers. It is impossible for anyone to be a True Worshipper before they are a True Believer. The calling to be a Worshipper of the Living God is a high calling and only True Believers can really follow that path.

We Should Not Rejoice When Our Enemies Fall!

2012-01-30T01:20:00.002Z

‘We Should Not Rejoice When Our Enemies Fall.’
Proverbs 24:17-18.
a) We should not rejoice when our enemies fall.
b) We should not be happy when our enemies stumble.
c) If we do these things the Lord will be displeased with us.
d) If we do these things the Lord will turn His anger away from our enemies.
(Through this QT I know that I Should Not Rejoice When My Enemies Fall)
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‘Perpetual Oppressors.’
Amos 8:4-5.
a) Need to listen to the Word of the Lord.
b) Rob the poor people.
c) Tread down the needy people.
d) Cheat the helpless people.
e) Measure out grain with dishonest measures.
f) Cheat the buyer with dishonest scales.
(Through this Second one I want to avoid Perpetual Oppressors and to challenge them as to their sin)
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Chris.
As True Believers we have an enemy. The enemy’s name is Satan. This enemy can create havoc in our lives and in our relationships. The Word of God Promises us Victory for our lives in every way. As True Believers we need to trust in the Word of God and then experience His Victory in our lives against our enemy.

Without Christ Everything Is So Meaningless!

2012-01-29T18:41:00.001Z

‘Without Christ Everything Is So Meaningless.’
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11.
a) Anything I wanted I could have, I could take.
b) I denied myself no pleasure.
c) I found great pleasure in hard work.
d) I got a reward for all of my labours.
e) Then I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish.
f) It was all so meaningless.
g) It was like chasing the wind.
h) There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.
(This QT reminds me that Without Christ Everything Is So Meaningless)
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‘Do Not Be A Worrying Martha.’
Luke 10:41-42.
a) The Lord told Martha who was so busy serving that she was worrying.
b) She was troubled about many things.
c) Only one thing was:-
1- Needed.
2- To be concerned about.
3- Essential.
d) What Mary had chosen was good.
e) It would not be taken away from her.
f) Mary was a Worshipper, Martha was a worker.
(Through this Second one I would encourage all people, especially sisters: Do Not Be A Worrying Martha)
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Chris.
There is nothing wrong with hard work. All my life I have tried to be a hard worker, I actually enjoyed it and tried not complain. The last twenty years of my life I have really endeavoured to work hard. I also learned that all the hard work that I did formerly, now I am somewhat restricted because of my physical incapability, I did for the Glory of God and not for my own satisfaction.

The True Believer's Contentment!

2012-01-29T06:02:00.001Z

‘The True Believer’s Contentment.’
Philippians 4:11-12.
a) The True Believer does not pester other people about their own needs.
b) The True Believer learns to be content in all circumstances.
c) The True Believer learns and knows:-
1- How to be in want.
2- How to have more than enough in everything.
3- How to have more than enough in every way.
4- The secret of being full.
5- The secret of being hungry.
6- The secret of having abundance.
7- The secret of being in need.
(This QT clearly teaches me about The True Believer’s Contentment)
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‘Simple Self Control.’
1 Corinthians 9:27.
a) Self control is about our body.
b) We need to treat it hard and not to spoil it.
c) We make our body our slave.
d) Then we can proclaim the Good News to other people.
e) Then we will not be disqualified.
(Through this Second one I can learn Simple Self Control)
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Chris.
We should learn many things about life in God’s Kingdom and Family. One of the things we learn is that it is not incorrect to have more than enough in every way. This is not achievement is not made by stingy saving or greedy business ethics, it is because of the Grace of God. If God has Blessed us in this way we should be thankful to Him and contented, not carrying some burden of guilt because God Blessed us in that way.

God Is With Righteous People!

2012-01-28T22:00:00.002Z

‘God Is With Righteous People.’
Proverbs 24:15-16.
a) The wicked person should not lay in wait against the habitation of Righteous people.
b) The wicked person should not destroy the Righteous person’s dwelling place.
c) A Righteous person may fall seven times but they will rise up again.
d) The wicked people will be overthrown by calamity.
(This QT convinces me that God Is With Righteous People)
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‘A Call To Sojourners And Pilgrims.’
1 Peter 2:11.
a) These Sojourners and Pilgrims are beloved people.
b) Peter was beseeching them.
c) They were to abstain from fleshly lusts.
d) These fleshly lusts would war against their souls.
(This Second is A Call To All Sojourners And Pilgrims, maybe most True Believers are Sojourners and Pilgrims)
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Chris.
Sometimes, just as the psalmist Asaph did, we get hurt, upset or jealous of wicked people. We should not keep those things in our hearts because God knows all about those wicked people and their time to be overthrown will come. Let us concentrate on living our life well before the Lord and not be snared by thoughts of the wicked people.

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus!

2012-01-28T05:50:00.000Z

‘Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus!’
Hebrews 12:1-2.
a) We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses to the Life of Faith in Hebrews chapter eleven.
b) We should throw off everything that hinders us.
c) We should throw off the sin that so easily entangles us.
d) We are to run the race with perseverance the race marked out for us.
e) We are to fix our eyes on Jesus Who is the pioneer of Faith and the One Who makes Faith perfect.
f) For the Joy that was set before Him, Jesus:-
1- Endured the Cross.
2- Scorned the shame of the Cross.
3- Is now sat down at the Right Hand of the Throne of God.
(This QT reminds me that I am to be Fixing My Eyes On Jesus)
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‘Quiet Yet Bold Faith In God.’
a) Daniel 3:16-18. The three friends of Daniel would not compromise. True Faith in God does not compromise.
b) Job 13:15. Job’s Faith was strong because He knew God and not because he had nice circumstances.
c) 1 John 2:15. If we are to have bold Faith we should not love the World system.
(Through this Second one I want to have Quiet Yet Bold Faith In God)
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Chris.
We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses to the Life of Faith in Hebrews chapter eleven. The greatest testimony is the Word of God itself. I have heard many testimonies in Christian environments and some of them really Glorify God. Sadly there are also many testimonies that are not for the Glory of God but only for the “glory” of the person who is testifying. This kind of testimony is actually incorrect and such testifying should be discouraged in Christian environments.

Even Our Intentions Can Bless Other People!

2012-01-27T13:16:00.002Z

‘Even Our Intentions Can Bless Other People.’
Philippians 4:10.
a) Apostle Paul rejoiced greatly in the Lord.
b) Because the Philippian Church renewed their concern for him.
c) They were really concerned.
d) But they had no opportunity to show it.
(Through this QT I can see that Even My Intentions Can Bless Other People)
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‘From The Beginning Jesus And The Father.’
John 1:1-5.
a) John 1:1. In the beginning was the Word.
b) John 1:1. The Word was with God.
c) John 1:1. The Word was God.
d) John 1:2. The Word was with God in the beginning.
e) John 1:3. Through the Word all things were made.
f) John 1:3. Without the Word nothing was made that has been made.
g) John 1:4. In the Word was Life.
h) John 1:4. That Life was the Light of all people.
i) John 1:5. The Light shines in the darkness.
j) John 1:5. The darkness has not overcome the Light.
(In this Second one I have great confidence in God: From The Beginning Jesus And The Father)
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Chris.
From the Beginning of everything there was Jesus and the Father. At the end of everything there will be Jesus and the Father. Jesus Christ is the everlasting Word of God. Jesus Christ is the Creator of all things. Jesus Christ is Eternal Life, in Him we have Eternal Life. Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, the Light that shines into the darkness.

Sometimes Sweet Is Good!

2012-01-27T06:57:00.002Z

‘Sometimes Sweet Is Good.’
Proverbs 24:13-14.
a) Eating honey is good.
b) Honey from the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.
c) Wisdom is sweet to our souls.
d) If we find wisdom there is a future Hope for us.
e) Our Hope will not be cut off.
(Through this QT I realise that Sometimes Sweet Is Good)
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‘Really Trusting The Lord.’
Psalm 37:5-7.
a) Psalm 37:5. We need to commit our way to the Lord.
b) Psalm 37:5-6. If we Trust in the Lord He will make our Righteousness shine like the dawn.
c) Psalm 37:6. If we Trust in the Lord He will make the Justice of our cause like the noon day sun.
d) Psalm 37:7. We should be still before the Lord.
e) Psalm 37:7. Wait patiently for the Lord.
f) Psalm 37:7. Do not fret when men succeed in their ways and carry out their wicked schemes.
(This Second encourages me to be Really Trusting The Lord)
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Chris.
To have one’s Hope cut off is a painful and sometimes devastating experience. One of the reasons that a person’s Hope is cut off is that performance is prioritised in our lives rather than Wisdom. We live in performance orientated World that has become tuned in to “success or failure” syndrome. As True Believers we should prioritise Wisdom and trust God to give us success.

God Will Not Forget!

2012-01-26T18:45:00.001Z

‘God Will Not Forget.’
Matthew 5:11-12.
a) We will be Blessed if people, for the Lord’s sake:-
1- Reproach and insult us.
2- Persecute us.
3- Say all manner of evil against us falsely.
b) Rejoice and be exceedingly glad in those circumstances.
c) The Reward in Heaven for us will be great.
d) The Prophets of the Old Testament and God’s People throughout the ages suffered the same persecutions.
(This QT gives me such comfort: God Will Not Forget)
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‘True Believers – Do Not Be Afraid.’
Isaiah 51:7-8.
a) God’s People who know Righteousness should listen to Him.
b) The People of God who have His Word in their hearts should not fear the reproach of people.
c) The People of God should not be afraid when they are reviled or insulted.
d) The evil people shall be eaten up by the moth and the worm.
e) God’s Righteousness shall be forever.
f) God’s Salvation shall be for all generations.
(Through this Second one I am strengthened: True Believers – Do Not Be Afraid)
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Chris.
As clear followers of the Lord there may be some times when we face painful experiences because of our Faith. We may be reproached or insulted, these are offensive things and can wound our hearts. We may be persecuted in other ways causing us physical or emotional pain. We may be gossiped about in a malicious way. As True Believers we are told that if we go through such experiences the end result will be that God Blesses us.

Leading By Example!

2012-01-26T06:31:00.001Z

‘Leading By Example.’
Philippians 4:9.
a) The God of Peace will be with those people who are led by the good example of their Leaders.
b) Example leading come from things in our Leader’s lives that we:-
1- Learn.
2- Hear.
3- Receive.
4- See.
c) We do these things because we have learned them from our Leaders.
(Through this QT I can see the benefit of Leading By Example)
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‘The People Who Will Occupy Heaven.’
Revelation 21:27.
a) Will not be unclean.
b) Will not be people who make abominations.
c) Will not be liars.
d) Will not be doers of detestable things.
e) Will not be doers of false things.
f) Will not be practitioners of shameful idolatry.
g) Will be those people whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
(Through this Second one I want to be amongst The People Who Will Occupy Heaven)
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Chris.
Our Christian Leaders should be figures of importance in our lives. They influence our Christianity very much if we are Faithful True Believers. Our Leaders should be showing us the Way. They should be setting us good examples. We do not only learn from their teaching and training us but we also learn from their lifestyles. We need to love, respect and respond to good Christian Leaders.

Do Our Part Against Injustice!

2012-01-25T14:21:00.002Z

‘Do Our Part Against Injustice.’
Proverbs 24:11-12.
a) Rescue those people who are unjustly sentenced to die.
b) Save the people who are unjustly sentenced to die as they stagger to their death.
c) We should not excuse ourselves by saying that we did not know.
d) God understand all our hearts.
e) God sees us.
f) He Who guards our souls knows that we knew and that we know.
g) God will repay all people as their actions deserve.
(Through this QT I realize that, along with all True Believers, should Do My Part Against Injustice)
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‘Sin Should Lose Its Power In Our Lives.’
Romans 6:6.
a) We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ.
b) This means that sin can lose is power in our lives.
c) We are no longer slaves to sin.
(This Second one reminds me that Sin Should Lose Its Power In My Life)
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Chris.
God sees us! He is not just in the Sunday Worship but He is seeing every part of our lives every day. He sees our actions and He hears our words. It is even told us in the Scripture that He knows our hearts and their motives. Yes, God sees us all the time and He longs for us to be a people that would Glorify Him.

The Effect Of Our Great High Priest!

2012-01-25T04:54:00.001Z

‘The Effect Of Our Great High Priest.’
Hebrews 4:14.
a) We have a Great High Priest.
b) He has entered Heaven. (He sits at the Right Hand of the Father interceding for us)
c) He is Jesus the Son of God.
d) We can and should hold firmly to what we believe.
(In this QT I can see The Effect Of My Great High Priest)
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‘Finish Our Race Well.’
Hebrews 12:1-2.
a) We are surrounded by so many witnesses, the heroes of Faith in Hebrews chapter eleven shows us many of them.
b) We are to lay aside every weight.
c) We are to lay aside the sin which clings so closely to us.
d) We are to run with endurance the race that is set before us.
e) We are to be looking to Jesus the Founder of our Faith.
f) We are to be looking to Jesus Who makes our Faith perfect.
g) We are to be looking to Jesus Who, for the Joy that was set before Him:-
1- Endured the Cross.
2- Despised the shame.
3- Is sat now at the Right Hand of the Throne of God.
(This Second one calls me to Finish My Race Well)
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Chris.
We have a Great High Priest, He is Jesus Christ our Lord. He has now entered Heaven and is interceding for us at the Right Hand of the Father. The intercessory ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ for us is an important reality. He is now interceding for us. He is also our pattern Intercessor.

Good Thinking!

2012-01-24T22:28:00.001Z

‘Good Thinking.’
Philippians 4:8.
Think about:-
a) Whatever is True.
b) Whatever is Honourable.
c) Whatever is Just.
d) Whatever is Pure.
e) Whatever is Lovely.
f) Whatever is Commendable.
g) Whatever is Excellent.
h) Whatever is Worthy of Praise.
(Through this QT I am encouraged to have Good Thinking)
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‘Consider Jesus.’
Hebrews 3:1.
a) As Holy Brothers and Sisters.
b) We share in a Heavenly Calling.
c) We should consider Jesus.
d) He is the Apostle of our Confession.
e) He is the High Priest of our Confession.
(This Second one urges me to Consider Jesus)
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Chris.
Think about whatever is True. There are so many lies going around, even in the Churches. People tend to love gossip more than Fellowship and Worship. This is a sad but real picture of many Churches. The reason why this happens is very simple – the dark and sinful human heart. Let’s start to see Restoration of the Churches from the Lord as we think about whatever is True.

We Are Not To Faint!

2012-01-24T06:18:00.001Z

‘We Are Not To Faint.’
Proverbs 24:10.
a) If we faint.
b) In the day of adversity.
c) Our strength is small.
(This Simple QT reminds me that I Am Not To Faint)
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‘Jesus Christ Is The Fulfilment Of Melchizedek’s Priesthood.’
a) Psalm 110:4. The Lord Jehovah declares it.
b) Genesis 14:18. Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was Priest of God Most High.
c) Hebrews 5:6-10; 6:20; 7:17. The New Testament declares it.
(This Second one teaches me that Jesus Christ Is The Fulfilment Of Melchizedek’s Priesthood)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ is the Fulfilment of Melchizedek’s Priesthood. This is another example of how Jesus is portrayed and prophesied about in the Old Testament. We need to read the whole Counsel of the Word of God. We are not just to “pick” verses and think about them but we are to steadily read through the whole Counsel of God’s Word. If we read the Bible well God will speak to us many times from it.

Our High Priest Jesus!

2012-01-23T11:41:00.001Z

‘Our High Priest Jesus.’
Hebrews 7:25.
a) He is ABLE.
b) For all time.
c) To SAVE.
d) Those people who draw near to God through Him.
e) Since He ALWAYS lives.
f) To make INTERCESSION for them.
(This QT makes me so grateful for My High Priest Jesus)
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‘With Hands Lifted Up.’
a) Leviticus 9:22. To Bless the People of God.
b) Psalm 28:2. In Prayer.
c) Psalm 134:2. To Bless the Lord.
d) Luke 24:50. Jesus Blessed His Disciples before ascending to Heaven.
(This Second one reminds me that it is sometimes relevant to Pray and Bless With Hands Lifted Up)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ always lives. He shall never ever die again. On the Cross He gave His Life for us but three days later He rose again. Death could not hold Him. Now He stays at the Father’s Right Hand in Glory. One day He will return to this Earth and take those people who love Him to Heaven where they will live with Him eternally.

Do Not Worry But Learn To Pray!

2012-01-23T05:45:00.000Z

‘Do Not Worry But Learn To Pray.’
Philippians 4:6-7.
a) Do not worry.
b) Learn to Pray about everything.
c) Give thanks to God as you ask Him for what you need.
d) The Peace of God is much greater than the human mind can understand.
e) This Peace of God will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
(This QT really reminds me: Do Not Worry But Learn To Pray, even though sometimes it is difficult to apply)
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‘A Jewish Pattern For The Present Day Church Leader.’
Hebrews 5:1-4.
a) Hebrews 5:1. Every Jewish religious Leader was chosen from among men.
b) Hebrews 5:1. Every Jewish religious Leader was a helper standing between God and men.
c) Hebrews 5:1. Every Jewish religious Leader gave gifts on the Altar in Worship to God from the people.
d) Hebrews 5:1. Every Jewish religious Leader gives blood from animals for the sins of the people.
e) Hebrews 5:2. Every Jewish religious Leader was weak in many ways because he was just a man himself.
f) Hebrews 5:2. Every Jewish religious Leader knew how to be gentle with those people who knew little.
g) Hebrews 5:2. Every Jewish religious Leader knew how to help those people who were doing wrong.
h) Hebrews 5:3. Because Jewish religious Leaders were themselves weak they had to give gifts to God for their own sins as well as the sins of the people.
i) Hebrews 5:4. Every Jewish religious Leader did not choose this honour for himself God chose them for His Work.
(Through this Second one I can see and learn about and from A Jewish Pattern For The Present Day Church Leader)
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Chris.
Thank God for the Blood of Jesus Christ. Through the Blood of Jesus Christ we have remission of our sins. Every Jewish religious Leader had to offer to God the blood of animals as a sin offering for the people. This hard work had to be done frequently. Jesus Christ has now finished His Work on the Cross for us so that our sins can be forgiven and we can enjoy Eternal Life.

People Whose Intentions Are Wrong!

2012-01-22T06:46:00.001Z

‘People Whose Intentions Are Wrong.’
Proverbs 24:8-9.
a) Their purposes are bad so they will be called:-
1- Mischief makers.
2- People of evil designs.
3- Trouble makers.
b) The purposes of foolish people are sin.
c) The hater of authority is disgusting to other people.
(This QT tells me about People Whose Intentions Are Wrong)
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‘The Holy Spirit And The World System.’
John 16:8.
When the Holy Spirit comes He will make the World system conscious of:-
a) Sin.
b) Righteousness.
c) Being judged.
(This Second one teaches me more about the Holy Spirit’s work: The Holy Spirit And The World System)
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Chris.
The purposes of foolish people are sin. Basically they are sin because they come from hearts and lives that are tainted by foolishness. Secondly, they are sin because foolish people never consider what they do, they just do it spontaneously. It is not only our words and actions that are important, it is also our purposes.

The Children Got It Correctly!

2012-01-21T21:14:00.000Z

‘The Children Got It Correctly.’
Matthew 21:14-16.
a) Matthew 21:14. The blind people and the lame people came to Jesus in the temple; and He healed them.
b) Matthew 21:15. The Chief Priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful things that Jesus did.
c) Matthew 21:15. The children were crying out in the Temple. “These children were saying Hosanna to the Son of David.”
d) Matthew 21:15. The Chief Priests and the Scribes were filled with indignation.
e) Matthew 21:16. The Chief Priests and the Scribes asked Jesus if heard what these children were saying.
f) Matthew 21:16. Jesus quoted the Old Testament to the Chief Priests the Old Testament Scripture that out of the mouths of babes and sucklings there is perfected Praise.
(This QT reveals to me that The Children Got It Correctly)
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‘Jesus Christ Was Acknowledged As A Prophet.’
a) Luke 7:16. The people Glorified God and they said that a Great Prophet was amongst them. They were talking about Jesus Christ. God had visited His People.
b) Luke 24:19. Again they were talking about Jesus Christ as the Prophet and again that God had visited His People.
c) John 7:40. The people heard what Jesus Christ had to say and affirmed that He was of the Truth the Prophet.
d) John 9:17; 6:14. Jesus Christ, the Prophet Who healed people miraculously.
(Through this Second one I recall that Jesus Christ Was Acknowledged As A Prophet)
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Chris.
The children were crying out in the Temple and they were crying out Praises to Jesus. The Role of True Believer parents is so important in the lives of their children. Children need to be taught God’s Word at home as well as in their Sunday Schools. True Believer parents who only rely on Sunday School teachers to give their children Spiritual Life are sinning against their children.

Servants Of The Lord Should Be Gentle!

2012-01-21T06:03:00.001Z

‘Servants Of The Lord Should Be Gentle.’
a) Philippians 4:5. Our gentle spirit should be known to all people.
b) 2 Samuel 22:36; Psalm 18:35. Jehovah is gentle.
c) Galatians 5:22. Gentleness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
d) Jeremiah 11:19. Jeremiah was gentle.
e) 1 Thessalonians 2:7. Apostle Paul’s team was gentle.
f) 2 Timothy 2:24. The Servant of the Lord must be gentle.
g) James 3:17. The Wisdom that is from above is gentle.
h) 1 Peter 2:18. Employers can and should be gentle.
(Through this QT I am reminded that Servants Of The Lord Should Be Gentle)
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‘Jesus Christ The Teacher.’
a) Matthew 7:29. Jesus Christ taught as One having Authority.
b) Matthew 4:23. Jesus Christ travelled and taught.
c) Matthew 11:1. Jesus Christ not only taught His Disciples but He taught in their cities too.
d) Matthew 21:23. Jesus Christ taught in the Temple.
e) Matthew 22:16; Mark 12:14; Luke 20:21. Jesus Christ taught the Way of God in Truth.
f) Mark 4:1. Jesus Christ taught be the seaside.
g) Luke 4:15; 6:6. Jesus Christ taught in their synagogues.
h) John 3:2. Jesus Christ was a Teacher that came from God. (He was and is God)
i) Acts 1:1. Jesus Christ both did and taught.
(Through this Second one I find Jesus Christ The Teacher)
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Chris.
Jeremiah was gentle. The Message of this Prophet of God was powerful and spectacular. It was the man and the Message that God’s Old Testament Jewish people needed at that time. Even though this Message was so strong the man, Jeremiah, who brought the Message was a gentle man. In these New Testament days I believe that God’s Shepherds and Servants should be gentle.

The Deficiencies Of A Foolish Person!

2012-01-20T16:11:00.001Z

‘The Deficiencies Of A Foolish Person.’
Proverbs 24:7.
a) Wisdom is too high for them.
b) They despair to attain Wisdom.
c) They take no pains in the pursuit of Wisdom.
d) They become content not to have Wisdom.
e) They have no capacity for Wisdom.
(Through this QT I find The Deficiencies Of A Foolish Person)
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‘Just The Beginning.’
Matthew 24:5-8.
a) Matthew 24:5. Many people will come in Christ’s Name falsely and say that they are the Christ. They will deceive many people. This is happening today.
b) Matthew 24:6. There will be many wars and rumours of wars but that does not mean that the end has come.
c) Matthew 24:7. The signs towards the end:-
1- Wars.
2- Famines.
3- Pestilences.
4- Earthquakes in various places.
d) Matthew 24:8. These are only the beginning of sorrows.
(Through this Second one I am reminded that this season is Just The Beginning)
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Chris.
Wisdom is too high for a foolish person. No matter how much time we spend trying to teach a foolish person they will not learn. This is another reason why, from an early age parents should nurture their children educationally. Most people are not born foolish, they just never get encouragement to develop.

From Servants To Friends!

2012-01-20T06:58:00.001Z

‘From Servants To Friends.’
John 15:15.
a) True Believer Disciples are no longer called “servants” by Jesus.
b) Servants do not know what their Master is doing.
c) Jesus calls True Believer Disciples “friends”.
d) All the things that He heard from His Father He makes known to us.
(Through this QT I find a very Grace filled transition: From Servants To Friends)
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‘Giving In The Gospels.’
a) John 17:9; 6:39. Father God has given every True Believer to Jesus and Jesus Prays for those True Believers.
b) Matthew 4:9. Satan sometimes offers to give us something but it is always a deception.
c) Matthew 6:11; Luke 11:3. We can Pray for Father God to give us our daily bread.
d) Matthew 7:11; John 15:16; 16:23. Heavenly Father will give what is good to those True Believers who ask Him.
e) Matthew 10:8. We should freely give and minister in the Holy Spirit.
f) Matthew 10:19. God will give us what to say in difficult times.
g) Matthew 14:19; 15:36. Jesus gives things to His Disciples for them to give to other people.
h) Matthew 20:23; John 17:2. Father God gives our place in Eternity.
i) Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45. Jesus Christ gave His Life as a ransom for many people.
j) Matthew 25:29; Mark 4:25; Luke 19:26. More shall be given to everyone who has something.
k) Matthew 26:27. Jesus gave the cup to His Disciples to drink from in remembrance of what He did for them on the Cross.
l) Luke 10:35. Hospitality should be given to other people who need it.
m) Luke 18:43. Our Praises can be given to God.
n) John 3:34; 14:16. Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to people without measure.
o) John 3:35; 13:3. The Father has given all things into the Hand of the Son.
p) John 5:36; 17:4. The Father gave to Jesus works to accomplish.
q) John 10:28. Jesus gives the gift of Eternal Life to us.
r) John 11:22. Whatever we ask of God He will give to us.
s) John 12:49. The Father gave to Jesus the Words that He spoke.
t) John 13:15. Jesus gives us an example that we should follow.
u) John 13:34. Jesus gives us a new Commandment that we should love one another.
v) John 14:27. Jesus gives us His Peace.
(This Second one teaches me that Giving In The Gospels is a very wonderful meditation and responsive action – never a burden)
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Chris.
Thank God the Father for giving to us His Son. This is the greatest Gift! Father God loves us so very much that He gave Jesus Christ to die on the Cross for us. Here is priority giving giving that follows the Gospel pattern. This is not imposed by people – it is God’s example.

Rejoice In The Lord!

2012-01-19T21:58:00.001Z

‘Rejoice In The Lord.’
a) Philippians 4:4; Isaiah 41:16. Always. We should remind ourselves to do this.
b) Leviticus 23:39-40. At the harvest of our first fruits.
c) Deuteronomy 12:7. When we eat in the Lord’s Presence.
d) Deuteronomy 14:26. In the Blessing of the Lord’s Provision.
e) Deuteronomy 16:11. As a family in the Presence of the Lord.
f) Deuteronomy 16:14-15. In our Holy Feasts before the Lord.
g) Deuteronomy 26:11. In every good thing which the Lord has given to us.
h) Deuteronomy 27:7. In our Peace with God.
i) 1 Chronicles 16:10; Psalm 105:3. As we seek the Lord.
j) 2 Chronicles 6:41. In the Lord’s Goodness.
k) Nehemiah 8:12; Psalm 119:62. Because of understanding the Word of the Lord.
l) Psalm 22:26. With everlasting Joy.
m) Psalm 31:7. In God’s Mercy.
n) Psalm 32:11; 33:1; 107:42. Righteous People.
o) Psalm 33:21. Our heart should Rejoice in the Lord because we have Trusted in His Holy Name.
p) Psalm 35:9. In the Lord’s Salvation.
q) Psalm 85:6. Because the Lord has revived us.
r) Psalm 86:4. Because the Lord has made us do so.
s) Psalm 98:4. All the Earth.
t) Psalm 118:24. In the Day that the Lord has made.
u) Isaiah 49:13. Because the Lord has Comforted His People and will have compassion on them in their suffering.
v) Isaiah 65:18. In what the Lord creates.
w) Zechariah 2:10. Because of the Lord’s Presence.
x) Zechariah 9:9. Because of Jesus.
y) Matthew 5:12. Because of our great Reward in Heaven, especially for persecuted people.
z) Philippians 3:1. It is an important thing to do.
(Through this QT I can see that it is correct to Rejoice In The Lord)
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‘Keep On Believing.’
John 14:10-21.
a) John 14:10-11. Believe that Christ is in the Father and the Father is in Christ.
b) John 14:11. Believe because of the Works of Christ.
c) John 14:12. Believe in Christ and do great works in His Name.
d) John 14:13-14. Pray in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
e) John 14:15-17. Obey the Lord and receive the Holy Spirit.
f) John 14:18. Believe that Christ is with us today.
g) John 14:19. Keep on Believing we will see Christ again.
h) John 14:20. Believe and it will be clear:-
1- Christ is in the Father.
2- We are in Christ.
3- Christ is in us.
i) John 14:21. If we have the Commandments of Christ and keep them it is a proof of our live for Him.
j) John 14:21. If we Love Christ we will be Loved by the Father.
k) John 14:21. If we Love Christ He will Love us and manifest Himself to us.
(Through this Second one I am encouraged to Keep On Believing)
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Chris.
True reception of the Holy Spirit has to do with both Faith and Obedience. Faith comes from the Word of God that we read or hear. If we truly want to be filled with the Holy Spirit we need to know what the Scriptures say about that experience. Obedience to the Lord is very simple and clear. If we want to be filled with the Holy Spirit then we need to obey the Lord.

The Value Of Wisdom!

2012-01-19T05:42:00.001Z

‘The Value Of Wisdom.’
Proverbs 24:5-6.
a) A Wise man is strong.
b) A man of Knowledge makes strength greater.
c) By Wise guiding we will overcome in war.
d) In a number of Wise guides there is Salvation.
(This QT clearly shows to me The Value Of Wisdom)
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‘The Lord Jesus Christ As Our Prophet.’
a) 1 Peter 1:11. The Old Testament Prophets had the Spirit of Christ in them. They wrote and spoke of the pains and Glories of Christ.
b) Deuteronomy 18:15; Acts 3:22-23. Moses promised the People of God that the Lord their God would give them a Prophet from amongst them. They were to listen to Him. This Prophet is the Lord Jesus Christ.
c) Luke 13:33. Jesus Christ referred to Himself as a Prophet.
d) John 12:49-50. Jesus Christ only spoke the Words that the Father gave Him. Never did He speak on His Own Authority.
(Through this Second one I want to Praise and Honour The Lord Jesus Christ As My Prophet)
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Chris.
Wisdom has great value and is something to be sought, especially godly Wisdom and the Wisdom revealed in God’s Word. Godly Wisdom should be taught and explained in every Church and Theological Seminary. The World system needs to hear and see demonstrated Godly Wisdom and this can only be possible through the Church.

Life And Light!

2012-01-18T21:08:00.002Z

‘Life And Light.’
John 1:4-5.
a) In Christ was and is Life.
b) This Life was and is the Light for people.
c) This Light shines in the darkness.
d) The darkness does not overcome the Light.
(Through this QT I understand the importance of Jesus Christ our Life And Light)
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‘The Son Reveals The Father To Us.’
a) John 14:9; 12:45. If we see and understand Jesus we also see and understand the Father.
b) John 14:7. If we know Jesus we also know the Father.
c) Colossians 1:15. Christ is the Image of the invisible God.
d) Philippians 2:6. Christ was in the Form of God.
e) Hebrews 1:3. Christ is the Radiance of the Glory of God and the exact imprint of His Nature.
(This Second one reminds me that The Son Reveals The Father To Us)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ the Lord needs to be the foremost person in our lives. If we are True Believers we should and will have a real and deep love for Jesus Christ. When we have this kind of real and deep love for Jesus then many things take their proper priorities in our lives.

Resolve Tension In The Team!

2012-01-18T06:52:00.001Z

‘Resolve Tension In The Team.’
Philippians 4:2-3.
a) If necessary bring the tension into the open as Apostle Paul did.
b) The Lord is the One Who will give Peace.
c) Help these female team members to resolve it. They are both Servants of the Lord.
d) Their names are written in the Book of Life.
(Through this QT I realise that it is always important and necessary to Resolve Tension In The Team)
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‘Without Hope And Without God.’
Ephesians 2:12.
a) Remembrance of our former condition makes us humble and also makes us realise the Grace of God which we have received.
b) We were separate from Christ.
c) We were excluded from being God’s People.
d) We were foreigners to the Covenants of the Promise.
e) We were without Hope.
f) We were without God in this World.
(This QT causes me to thank God because formerly I was Without Hope And Without God)
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Chris.
There are certain things in Churches and Communities of True Believers that are important. One of these things is that it is important and necessary to resolve any tension that may be in the Church, Community or Ministry team.

How To Build A Lovely House And Home!

2012-01-18T01:40:00.001Z

‘How To Build A Lovely House And Home.’
Proverbs 24:3-4.
a) A house is built.
b) Its rooms are all filled with lovely things.
c) The way this is established is by:-
1- Wisdom.
2- Understanding.
3- Knowledge.
(This QT teaches me How To Build A Lovely House And Home)
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‘The Sorry State Of The Person Without Christ.’
a) Romans 3:17. They do not know Peace.
b) Romans 3:18. They do not Fear God.
c) Romans 3:23. They come short of the Glory of God.
d) Romans 5:6. They are ungodly and without strength of character.
e) Romans 6:17 & 20. They are a servant of sin.
f) Romans 6:19. They are a slave to impurity and lawlessness.
g) Romans 7:5. Their sinful passions are bearing fruit for death.
h) Romans 8:5. They live according to the flesh and their mind is only of the things of the flesh.
i) 1 Corinthians 2:14. The things of the Holy Spirit they:-
1- Do not accept.
2- Are folly to them.
3- Are not able to understand.
j) Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9. They are in the domain of darkness.
k) Colossians 1:21. They are:-
1- Alienated.
2- Hostile in mind.
3- Doing evil deeds.
l) Colossians 2:13. They are dead in their trespasses and un-circumcision of their flesh.
m) 2 Timothy 2:26; 1 John 5:19. They are snared and captured by the Devil.
n) Titus 3:3. They are:-
1- Foolish.
2- Disobedient.
3- Led astray.
4- A slave to various passions.
5- A slave to various pleasures.
6- Pass their days in malice.
7- Pass their days in envy.
8- In an environment of hate.
o) 1 Peter 1:18. They are in futile ways that are inherited from their forefathers.
p) 1 Peter 2:25. They are straying like sheep.
q) 1 John 2:16. They are in the World system and the World system is in them. The World system is basically:-
1- Desire of the flesh.
2- Desire of the eyes.
3- Pride in possessions.
r) 1 John 3:10. They do not practise Righteousness nor love their brother.
(This Second one shows me The Sorry State Of The Person Without Christ and stimulates me to Pray for their Salvation)
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Chris.
There are some unregenerate people living in the World system who exist in an environment of hate. This is a bitter and miserable way to live and is definitely not they way that God intends His Creation to live in. The only way to be delivered from the environment of hate is through a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Through Jesus we can experience the Love of God.

Offer Ourselves To God!

2012-01-17T10:25:00.001Z

‘Offer Ourselves To God.’
Romans 6:13.
a) We should not offer the parts of our body to sin.
b) The parts of our body are not instruments of wickedness.
c) We should offer ourselves to God.
d) We have been brought from death to Life.
e) We are to offer the parts of our body to God as instruments of Righteousness.
(Through this QT I am challenged again to Offer Myself To God)
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‘Forgiveness Of Sin And Healing.’
Psalm 32:3-4.
a) We should not keep silent and ignore or hide our sins. This can cause physical and emotional problems.
b) Day and night God’s Hand is upon us until we respond to Him.
c) Our strength dries up.
d) Psalm 38:2. A similar experience.
e) Psalm 6:2 & 7. A similar experience.
f) Psalm 31:9-11. A similar experience.
(This Second one urges me to seek God for Forgiveness Of Sin And Healing)
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Chris.
Righteousness can only be truly ours through and by the Blood of Jesus Christ. People are sometimes striving to achieve self righteousness by all sorts of means. We need to depend on Jesus Christ and have a good relationship with Him, then we can receive the Gift of Righteousness.

True Brothers Stand Firm In The Lord!

2012-01-17T02:45:00.001Z

‘True Brothers Stand Firm In The Lord.’
Philippians 4:1.
a) True Brothers are Beloved.
b) True Brothers are longed for.
c) True Brothers are the joy and crown of their leaders.
d) True Brothers can stand firm in the Lord.
(This QT makes me thank God for true brothers in Christ: True Brothers Stand Firm In The Lord)
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‘Simply Giving Thanks To The Lord.’
Psalm 139:14.
a) I will give thanks to the Lord.
b) I am fearfully made.
c) I am wonderfully made.
d) The Lord’s Works are Wonderful.
e) My soul knows very well about the Lord’s Works.
(Through this Second one I want to be Simply Giving Thanks To The Lord)
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Chris.
We should be able to thank God for our True Brothers and Sisters in Christ. These True Brothers and Sisters are very supportive, understanding and kind when we are going through difficult times. They do not try to solve our heart problems but they identify with us, are kind towards us and help us by just “being there” for us.

Keep Away From Evil Men!

2012-01-16T01:44:00.001Z

‘Keep Away From Evil Men.’
Proverbs 24:1-2.
a) Do not be envious of evil men.
b) Do not desire to be with evil men.
c) The purposes of their hearts are destruction.
d) Their lips are talking of mischief.
(This QT calls me to Keep Away From Evil Men)
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‘The Foolish Man.’
Psalm 14:1-3.
a) Psalm 14:1. Says in his heart that God will not do anything.
b) Psalm 14:1. Is unclean.
c) Psalm 14:1. Has done evil works.
d) Psalm 14:1. Never does good things.
e) Psalm 14:2. The Lord looks down from Heaven on the children of men to see if there were any who had Wisdom, who sought after God.
f) Psalm 14:3. But these foolish men have all gone out of the Way together.
g) Psalm 14:3. Is unclean.
h) Psalm 14:3. There is not one foolish man who does good.
(Through this Second one I can understand more about how God sees The Foolish Man)
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Chris.
We should never be envious of evil people. Although evil people sometimes seemingly attain things, in fact their lives are corrupt and lost. Evil people may get the publicity and praise of the World system but it has no Eternal meaning at all.

Only Through Christ Can We Be Righteous!

2012-01-15T15:05:00.001Z

‘Only Through Christ Can We Be Righteous.’
a) Psalm 130:3. If the Lord kept a record of sins who could stand?
b) Job 9:2. How can a mortal be Righteous before God?
c) Job 9:20. Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.
d) Job 15:14. What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, that he could be Righteous?
e) Isaiah 53:6. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
f) John 8:7. Jesus told those people accusing the adulterous woman that if they had no sin they could throw the first stone at her to stone her to death. No one could throw a stone.
g) Romans 3:21. There is a Righteousness that comes from God that is apart from His Law.
h) Romans 3:22. This Righteousness comes through Faith in Christ Jesus to all people who Believe.
i) Romans 3:23. We all need this Righteousness because all of us have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God.
(Here is a strong reminder in this QT: Only Through Christ Can I Be Righteous)
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‘Mothers.’
a) Psalm 51:5. Conceive and give birth to children.
b) Genesis 17:16. May have influence over Nations through their children.
c) Genesis 21:21. Sometimes get wives for their sons.
d) Exodus 21:17 Deuteronomy 27:16; Proverbs 20:20. Should never be cursed by their children.
e) Leviticus 19:3; Matthew 19:19. Should be respected by their children.
f) 1 Kings 17:23. Can have Hope in God for their sick children.
g) 2 Chronicles 22:10; Psalm 109:14. May sometimes be wicked.
h) Psalm 22:9-10. Can help their babies to Trust God.
i) Psalm 27:10. Sometimes forsake their own children.
j) Psalm 113:9. Can and should be happy.
k) Psalm 139:13. Have wombs in which babies are knit together. (Created and formed)
l) Proverbs 1:8; 6:20. Can Teach their children the way of God.
m) Proverbs 10:1. Are grieved by foolish sons.
n) Proverbs 15:20; 19:26; 23:22. May be despised by foolish sons.
o) Proverbs 29:15; 1 Thessalonians 2:7. Should not leave their children to themselves, they should be caring for them and supervising them.
p) Song of Solomon 3:4. Should be introduced to the prospective spouse of their child.
q) Matthew 2:13-14. Should be led well by their husbands.
r) Matthew 12:50. Were important in the life and ministry of Jesus.
s) Matthew 19:5. Should not hold on to their children after they get married.
(Through this Second one I want to honour and pray for Mothers)
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Chris.
The mother’s womb is an amazing place. It is a place in which babies are knit together. All of us have this in common – we were formed in our mother’s womb. No matter what may be the circumstances of our conception we should be able to thank God for the Life that He has given to us through our mother.

New Citizenship And New Body!

2012-01-15T02:08:00.002Z

‘New Citizenship And New Body.’
Philippians 3:20-21.
a) Our Citizenship, as True Believers, is in Heaven.
b) We eagerly wait for a Saviour from there.
c) He is the Lord Jesus Christ.
d) By the Power that enables Him to bring everything under control.
e) He will transform our lowly bodies.
f) They will become like His Glorious Body.
(Through this QT I have something to really look forward to: New Citizenship And A New Body)
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‘Frank And Honest Confession Of Our Sin To God.’
Psalm 51:4.
a) Against God and God only have I sinned.
b) I have done what is evil in Your sight.
c) God is proved right when He speaks.
d) God is justified when He judges.
This Second one keeps the focus correct: Frank And Honest Confession Of Our Sin To God)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ will transform our lowly bodies and they will become like His Glorious Body. There is no imperfect thing can enter the Eternal Kingdom of Heaven. There will be no sin, no pain and no tears there. The Lord God will wipe away all tears as we go there. We need to take heart and not fall down. The Psalms tell us that the Lord keeps our tears here in His bottle.

Avoid Too Much Wine!

2012-01-14T20:55:00.001Z

‘Avoid Too Much Wine!’
Proverbs 23:29-35.
a) Proverbs 23:29-30. The sad state of those people who linger over wine and sample bowls of mixed wine:-
1- They have woe.
2- They have sorrow.
3- They have strife.
4- They have complaints.
5- They have needless bruises.
6- They have bloodshot eyes.
b) Proverbs 23:31. Do not gaze at wine:-
1- When it is red.
2- When it sparkles in the cup.
3- When it goes down smoothly.
c) Proverbs 23:32. In the end it bites like a snake and it poisons like a viper.
d) Proverbs 23:33. It will cause our eyes to see strange sights and our mind to imagine confusing things.
e) Proverbs 23:34-35. It will make you like one on the high seas that sleeps on the rigging of the vessel. You will say:-
1- They hit me but I am not hurt.
2- They beat me but I do not feel it.
3- When I awake where can I find another drink?
(Through this QT I find a strong and clear message: Avoid Too Much Wine)
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‘We All Need Jesus Christ.’
Romans 5:12-19.
a) Romans 5:12-13. Through one man, Adam, sin and death entered into the World.
b) Romans 5:14. From Adam’s time death reigned.
c) Romans 5:15. God’s Free Gift of Grace found only in Jesus Christ immeasurably outweighs sin and death.
d) Romans 5:16. This Free Gift of Grace results in acquittal instead of punishment for our sins.
e) Romans 5:17. Death formerly reigned, but now if we receive God’s overflowing Grace and Gift of Righteousness we shall reign like kings in life through Jesus Christ.
f) Romans 5:18. This Life-giving acquittal is extended to the whole human race.
g) Romans 5:19. For as through the disobedience of the one individual the mass of mankind were constituted sinners, so also through the Obedience of the One the mass of mankind will be constituted Righteous.
(Through this Second one I recognise that I and We All Need Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
We do deserve punishment for our sins – that is Biblically very clear and easy to understand. Anyone who misses this point will be living a very careless life. As True Believers we can and should thank God that His Son Jesus Christ took the punishment for our sins at the Cross.

Ever Increasing Grace And Peace!

2012-01-14T06:36:00.001Z

‘Ever Increasing Grace And Peace.’
2 Peter 1:2-4.
a) 2 Peter 1:2. Grace and Peace increase in us.
b) 2 Peter 1:2. Grace and Peace increase in us as we have Knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ our Lord.
c) 2 Peter 1:3. By His Power God has given us everything necessary for Life and Righteousness.
d) 2 Peter 1:3. Grace and Peace increase in us by the Knowledge of Him Who has Called us by His Own Glory and Goodness.
e) 2 Peter 1:4. Through this God has given the Hope of great rewards highly to be valued.
f) 2 Peter 1:4. By these great rewards we can have our part in God’s being.
g) 2 Peter 1:4. Through these great rewards we are made free from the destruction that is in the World system through the desires of the flesh.
(Through this QT I thank God for Ever Increasing Grace And Peace)
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‘The Sad State Of Fallen Humanity.’
a) Romans 1:21. Their minds are full of foolish things and their hearts, being without sense, are made dark.
b) Genesis 6:5. The sins of humanity are great on the Earth and all the thoughts of their heart are evil.
c) Ephesians 4:17-18. Fallen humanity’s state:-
1- Their minds are turned to that which has no profit.
2- Their thoughts are dark.
3- The Life of God is strange to them because they are without knowledge.
4- Their hearts have been made hard.
d) Romans 1:25. They have false ideas about the Word of God and they worship and honour the thing that is made rather than the Maker.
e) 2 Corinthians 4:4. The god of this World system has blinded their eyes.
(This Second one reveals to me The Sad State Of Fallen Humanity)
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Chris.
The thoughts of the hearts of fallen humanity are evil. This is one of the reasons that the Bible tells us about the wrong yoke. This yoke is the True Believer being yoked together with a non believer. This is not only to do with potential marriage partners but also to do with business partnerships and any kind of contracted partnership. Being incorrectly yoked may cause us many unnecessary struggles with evil thoughts and desires.

The Real Enemies Of The Cross Of Christ!

2012-01-13T23:33:00.001Z

‘The Real Enemies Of The Cross Of Christ.’
Philippians 3:18-19.
a) Cause pain and tears for the genuine Servants of the Lord.
b) There are many people who are enemies of the Cross of Christ.
c) These people are headed for destruction.
d) Their god is their appetite.
e) They brag about shameful things.
f) They think only about the life here on this Earth.
(This QT teaches me who are The Real Enemies Of The Cross Of Christ)
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‘Keep On Growing.’
2 Peter 3:17-18.
a) We should be on our guard.
b) So we shall not be carried away by the errors of wicked people.
c) These people may cause us to lose our secure footing in the Lord.
d) Grow in the Grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
e) Grow in the Knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
f) Give Glory to the Lord Jesus Christ both now and forever.
(This Second one urges me to keep on growing)
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Chris.
There are some people, even Church people, who brag about shameful things. This is not proper behaviour. If we know and love our Lord Jesus Christ then the things which we communicate with each other will be positive, pure and edifying. Let us not brag about shameful things.

A Word For Sons!

2012-01-13T06:51:00.001Z

‘A Word For Sons.’
Proverbs 23:19-28.
a) Proverbs 23:19. Be wise and set your feet on the correct path.
b) Proverbs 23:20-21. Do not join with drunkards and gluttons.
c) Proverbs 23:22. Listen to your parents.
d) Proverbs 23:23. Buy and do not sell:-
1- Truth.
2- Wisdom.
3- Instruction.
4- Insight.
e) Proverbs 23:24-25. Give your father Joy because of your Righteousness and Wisdom.
f) Proverbs 23:26-28. Avoid immoral women.
(This QT reveals God’s Heart inside families: A Word For Sons)
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‘When God Calls Us To War.’
Psalm 110:3.
a) We should serve Him willingly.
b) God’s wars are Holy wars.
c) God is strong and gives us all the strength we need.
(Through this Second one I understand how it is meant to be When God Calls Us To War)
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Chris.
God tells sons to be wise and to set their feet on the correct path. The Bible tells us in the Book of James that we can ask God for Wisdom and that if we are sincerely asking for it He will surely give it to us. There are so many sons of True Believer parents who are not living wise lives and who do not set their feet on the correct path. The least that we can do for these sons is to love them, accept them and pray for them.

This Is Eternal Life!

2012-01-12T05:41:00.001Z

‘This Is Eternal Life.’
John 17:3.
a) This is Eternal Life.
b) To know God.
c) The only True God.
d) To know Jesus Christ.
e) Whom God has sent.
(This QT is so simple and yet profound for me: This Is Eternal Life)
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‘Teaching That Produces A Changed Life.’
Ephesians 4:21-24.
a) Ephesians 4:21. This Teaching is in Christ.
b) Ephesians 4:21. This Teaching is in accordance with the Truth that is in Jesus.
c) Ephesians 4:22. This Teaching needs to refer to a former way of life.
d) Ephesians 4:22. This Teaching teaches us to put off our old self which is being corrupted by its sinful desires.
e) Ephesians 4:23. This Teaching encourages us to be made new in the attitude of our minds.
f) Ephesians 4:24. This Teaching teaches us to put on the new self.
g) Ephesians 4:24. Through this Teaching we understand that we are created to be like God in True Righteousness and Holiness.
(This Second one reveals to me Teaching That Produces A Changed Life)
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Chris.
This is Eternal Life… to know God. Assurance of Eternal Life is one of the first assurances of our Salvation. If we have no assurance of Eternal Life we have Biblical permission to doubt our Salvation. The Promise of God’s Word regarding the very core of the Gospel as written in John’s Gospel is that through belief in Jesus Christ we shall not perish but rather have Eternal Life.

Set A Good Example!

2012-01-11T05:44:00.001Z

‘Set A Good Example.’
Philippians 3:17.
a) In unity.
b) For all brothers and sisters in fellowship with us.
c) Be a model to other people of how a True Believer should live.
d) Watch those people who set us a good example too.
(Through this QT I can see how important it is to Set A Good Example)
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‘Justified, Saved And Reconciled.’
Romans 5:9-11.
a) Romans 5:9. We are Justified by the Blood of Christ.
b) Romans 5:9. We are Saved from God’s wrath through Christ.
c) Romans 5:10. We are Reconciled to God through the death of His Son.
d) Romans 5:10. Once we are Reconciled we are Saved through the Life of God’s Son.
e) Romans 5:11. Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received Reconciliation.
(By this Second one I rejoice in that I am Justified, Saved And Reconciled)
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Chris.
Being a real Christian or, as I prefer, a True Believer means much more than just being an adherent to a religion. We can actually and Truthfully proclaim the realities of what God has done for us and who we are in Him. If we are True Believers we can proclaim that we are Justified, Saved and Reconciled.

Have No Envy Of Sinners In Our Heart!

2012-01-10T11:56:00.000Z

‘Have No Envy Of Sinners In Our Heart.’
Proverbs 23:17-18.
a) We should not have the envy of sinners in our heart.
b) We should keep in the Fear of the Lord all the day long.
c) Without doubt we have a future and a Hope.
d) Our Hope will not be cut off.
(Through this QT I know that I should Have No Envy Of Sinners In My Heart)
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‘Expressing Our Faith In The Lord.’
Psalm 96:8-10.
a) Psalm 96:8. Give to the Lord the Glory due to His Name.
b) Psalm 96:8. Take an offering with us and come to the Lord’s House.
c) Psalm 96:9. Give Worship to the Lord in all His Holy Splendour.
d) Psalm 96:9. Have the Fear of the Lord.
e) Psalm 96:10. Say among the Nations that the Lord is King.
f) Psalm 96:10. The World is firmly established and it cannot be moved.
g) Psalm 96:10. The Lord will be an upright Judge of the peoples.
(Through this Second one I know that it is good to be Expressing My Faith In The Lord)
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Chris.
Our heart needs to be kept clean before the Lord. Many people are concerned about the condition of their physical heart. They take all kinds of protective measures to look after it. How about our emotional heart? How is the condition of our emotional heart? This is something that we should do. The Bible asks us to guard our heart and surely the Lord will help us to do that.

Loyalty, Honesty And Fear Of The Lord!

2012-01-10T04:57:00.002Z

‘Loyalty, Honesty And Fear Of The Lord.’
Proverbs 19:22-23.
a) Loyalty makes a person attractive.
b) It is better to be poor than dishonest.
c) The Fear of the Lord:-
1- Leads to Life.
2- Brings Security.
3- Brings protection from harm.
(Through this QT I can see that Loyalty, Honesty And Fear Of The Lord are necessary basics for the life of the True Believer)
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‘The Woman That Will Be Praised.’
Proverbs 31:29-30.
a) She is more than virtuous.
b) She is more than capable.
c) She surpasses many women who are virtuous and capable.
d) She has done better than just “done well”.
e) Charm is deceptive.
f) Beauty does not last. The beautiful form has no Eternal value.
g) The woman that Fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
(This Second one shows me The Woman That Will Be Praised)
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Chris.
The Fear of the Lord brings protection from harm. There are many things and people that we face in life that could potentially harm us but if we have the Fear of the Lord we will also be protected by the Lord from the harmful things. Yes, we may get hurt be we need not be harmed.

Matters Of Commitment And Maturity!

2012-01-09T17:37:00.002Z

‘Matters Of Commitment And Maturity.’
Philippians 3:15-16.
a) If we are mature and grown up in the Faith we should see commitment as being something that is important.
b) If we have wrong thinking the Lord is able to correct our thinking to become thinking that is in a good way.
c) Let us hold on to the progress that we have already made.
(Through this QT I can see the importance of Matters Of Commitment And Maturity)
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‘Loyalty To God.’
Psalm 44:20-21.
a) We do not and should not forget our God.
b) We do not spread out our hands in prayer to a strange God.
c) God would discover incorrect prayers.
d) God knows the secrets of our hearts.
(This Second one reminds me about Loyalty To God)
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Chris.
We should hold on to the spiritual progress that we have already made. It is part of normal Christian Spiritual Life, the Life of the True Believer that we should grow spiritually. If there is no spiritual growth then there is something wrong with us. We should not blame other people, Church or God about spiritual growth things. Our spiritual growth is our responsibility in front of God.

A Happy Father!

2012-01-09T05:07:00.001Z

‘A Happy Father.’
Proverbs 23:15-16.
a) Because his son’s heart is wise.
b) Father is happy deep down inside.
c) Father’s thoughts will be filled with Joy.
d) The son is saying correct things.
(Through this QT I can see how a wise son can make and have A Happy Father)
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‘The Lord Searches Our Hearts.’
Jeremiah 17:10.
a) The Lord Himself says that He searches our hearts.
b) The Lord sees what is in people’s minds.
c) The Lord will give to every person according to their ways.
d) The Lord will give to us according to what our actions deserve.
(This Second one reminds me that The Lord Searches My Heart)
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Chris.
A wise son can make and have a happy father. We learn many things in Christian and Church activities and teachings about fathers. Yes, the father’s role is very important. We should realise, however, that every family member’s role and condition is important. Wise sons will positively affect their fathers.

Deal With Our Bad Attitudes!

2012-01-08T21:04:00.001Z

‘Deal With Our Bad Attitudes.’
Psalm 73:13.
At the time of composition Asaph the Psalmist had been dealing with his bad attitudes rooted in jealousy and bitterness.
a) He was selfishly thinking only about his own heart.
b) There was self pity in his life which made him blind to the reality of the real condition of his heart. He claimed to have made his heart clean to no purpose but actually his heart was not clean.
c) He washed his hands in false innocence and false righteousness.
(Through this QT I am strongly urged to Deal With My Bad Attitudes)
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‘Getting Ready To Pass On To The Next Generation.’
1 Chronicles 28:1-10.
a) 1 Chronicles 28:1. King David first gathered all the leaders in his generation together. (There was to be openness and no misunderstanding)
b) 1 Chronicles 28:2. David shared his vision with these leaders and got everything ready for his vision to be fulfilled.
c) 1 Chronicles 28:3. God told him clearly that he was not to try to fulfil this vision.
d) 1 Chronicles 28:4. The Testimony of God’s Workings in David’s life.
e) 1 Chronicles 28:5. David nominated his son Solomon to be the next generation leader, Solomon was God’s nominated choice.
f) 1 Chronicles 28:6. God promised to be a Father to Solomon in a Father – son relationship.
g) 1 Chronicles 28:7. God promised to keep Solomon’s kingdom in order if Solomon continued to walk in obedience to Him.
h) 1 Chronicles 28:8. King David called the people to commitment for the continuation of rule:-
1- Before the eyes of all Israel.
2- Before the eyes of the People of the Lord.
3- In the hearing of the Lord.
4- Keep the Orders of the Lord your God.
5- Be true to the Orders of the Lord your God.
i) 1 Chronicles 28:8. Then they could have the land for themselves and give as a heritage to the next generation forever.
j) 1 Chronicles 28:9. Solomon:-
1- Was to get knowledge of the Lord God of his father David.
2- Was to be God’s Servant with a true heart.
3- Was to be God’s Servants with a strong desire.
k) 1 Chronicles 28:9. The Lord is the Searcher of all hearts, and has knowledge of all the designs of men's thoughts.
l) 1 Chronicles 28:9. If Solomon were to search for the Lord then the Lord would be near to him.
m) 1 Chronicles 28:9. If Solomon turned away from the Lord then the Lord would give him up forever.
n) 1 Chronicles 28:10. Solomon was to:-
1- Take heed to all the above.
2- Acknowledge that the Lord had made selection of him to be the builder of a house for the Holy Place.
3- Be strong.
4- Do it.
(This Second one teaches me about the priority of Getting Ready To Pass On To The Next Generation)
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Chris.
God always wanted and still wants to give His People land for themselves and to be able to pass that land on to the next generation. The land of God’s People on the Earth is supposed to be a foretaste of their Eternal Heavenly home.

Press On!

2012-01-08T04:46:00.000Z

‘Press On.’
Philippians 3:14.
a) We press on.
b) To reach the end of the race.
c) To receive the Heavenly prize.
d) For which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
(This QT encourages me to Press On)
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‘The Pathway To Repentance.’
a) Psalm 73:21. Includes restoration for our bitter and wounded heart.
b) Numbers 21:7. May include a Body of God’s People.
c) 2 Samuel 24:10. Begins in a troubled conscience.
d) 2 Samuel 24:17; Isaiah 64:6. Includes taking personal responsibility for sin.
e) Ezra 9:6; Jeremiah 3:25. Includes opening our shame to God.
f) Ezra 9:14. Acknowledges the Anger of God as well as His Love.
g) Nehemiah 1:6-7. May include our family together.
h) Isaiah 6:5. May begin with a Revelation of the Lord.
i) Isaiah 59:13. Means no more telling of lies.
j) Jeremiah 14:20; Acts 19:18. Must include confession of our sin.
k) Lamentations 3:40. We:-
1- Test our ways.
2- Examine our ways.
3- Turn back to the Lord.
l) Matthew 4:17. Following Jesus, it was His Message too.
(Through this Second one I can clearly see The Pathway To Repentance)
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Chris.
Be encouraged to press on! We all face times when we feel like giving up and quitting. Sometimes we cannot understand why things happen. There are other times when other people wound or discourage us and we do not feel like pressing on. We need good Fellowship with people who are spiritually healthy True Believers, in that kind of Fellowship we can find encouragement to press on.

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A Painful Choice For Loving Parents!

2012-01-07T21:18:00.001Z

‘A Painful Choice For Loving Parents.’
Proverbs 23:13-14.
a) Do not fail to discipline your children.
b) They will not die if you have to spank them sometimes.
c) If you discipline them you may save them from death.
(This QT teaches me A Painful Choice For Loving Parents yet it is a Biblical choice and not a cultural one)
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‘At The Time Of Taking Holy Communion.’
1 Corinthians 11:28.
a) Look into our own hearts.
b) Before we eat the bread.
c) Before we drink the cup.
(Through this Second one I clearly understand what I need to do At The Time Of Taking Holy Communion)
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Chris.
Sometimes, when making choices, there is some clash between Biblical choices and cultural choices. Some cultures are more “pure” than others and have been maintained throughout generations. Other cultures have been adulterated much more by the World system. What we need to remember is that all culture is fallen and people from all cultural backgrounds need to follow the teachings that are clearly given to us in the Word of God without compromise.

God Makes A Way Of Escape!

2012-01-07T04:29:00.000Z

‘God Makes A Way Of Escape.’
1 Corinthians 10:13.
a) All temptations are common to all people.
b) God is Faithful.
c) God will not let us be tempted above what we are able to stand.
d) With the temptation God makes a way of escape.
e) Then we are able to bear it.
(Through this QT I know that God Makes A Way Of Escape)
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‘Ready To Stand In The Lord’s Victory.’
Ephesians 6:13.
a) We are to take the whole Armour of God.
b) We are to wear the whole Armour of God.
c) Then we can withstand in the evil day. (The evil day is any day when we face evil)
d) Having done everything we need to do on the evil day we can still stand because we have the whole Armour of God.
(This Second one helps me to be Ready To Stand In The Lord’s Victory)
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Chris.
We are able to bear temptations because God makes a way of escape from them. It is not our “spiritual strength” it is the Grace of God that He provides a way of escape for us. In this reality we are called to Trust God and walk with Him day by day.

Go On – We Are Not There Yet!

2012-01-06T20:41:00.000Z

‘Go On – We Are Not There Yet.’
Philippians 3:12-13.
a) We are not complete yet.
b) We go on in the hope that we may come to the knowledge of that for which we were made servants of Christ Jesus.
c) We are not there yet but there is one thing that we do.
d) We let go of the things of the past.
e) We stretch out to the things which are before.
(Through this QT I am encouraged to Go On – I Am Not There Yet)
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‘Good Christian Behaviour.’
Romans 12:2.
a) Should not be like that of the people in the World system.
b) Should be transformed by the renewing of the mind.
c) Should be experienced as we have knowledge of the Purpose and Will of God which is:-
1- Good.
2- Pleasing.
3- Complete.
(This Second one calls me to Good Christian Behaviour, all True Believers are called to this)
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Chris.
We need to stretch out to the things that are before us. God puts many things before us that are challenges to our Faith. We need to reach out to these things and go forward after them. Christianity is not a passive religion. We have a race to run and a prize to win. Let us run well.

Actively Learn!

2012-01-06T05:54:00.003Z

‘Actively Learn.’
Proverbs 23:12.
a) Commit ourselves.
b) To instruction.
c) Listen carefully.
d) To words of instruction.
(This QT reminds me to Actively Learn)
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‘Exalted Lord Jesus Christ.’
Philippians 2:9-11.
a) Philippians 2:9. God has elevated Christ to the place of Highest Honour.
b) Philippians 2:9. God has given Christ the Name above all other names.
c) Philippians 2:10. At the Name of Jesus every knee will bow of those people who are:-
1- In Heaven.
2- On Earth.
3- Under the Earth.
d) Philippians 2:11. Every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of God the Father.
(This Second one gives me an understanding of the Exalted Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
We need to commit ourselves as True Believers to the Lord in various specific ways. Committing ourselves to the Lord is not just a vague unspecific prayer about giving ourselves to God. When we commit ourselves to the Lord it is in specific ways. We respond to God and what He wants for our lives.

Original Deception!

2012-01-05T05:17:00.000Z

‘Original Deception.’
1 Timothy 2:14.
a) It was not Adam who was deceived.
b) The woman was deceived.
c) The woman fell into transgression.
(This QT makes me understand the power and pattern of the Original Deception: as the Bible says that all people have sinned and come short of the Glory of God)
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‘Before The Lord Our Maker.’
Psalm 95:6.
a) Let us Worship.
b) Let us bow down.
c) Let us kneel.
(Through this Second one I see the correct response Before The Lord Our Maker)
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Chris.
It is a Biblical reality and simple fact that all people have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. We should realise this fact and as True Believers it should help us to live in a correct way that glorifies God. We do not have to live in habitual sin, we should live as God’s Beloved People.

I Want To Be In On The Resurrection!

2012-01-04T04:02:00.001Z

‘I Want To Be In On The Resurrection.’
Philippians 3:10-11.
a) Giving up all inferior things so that we can know Christ personally.
b) Experience Christ’s Resurrection Power now.
c) Be a partner in Christ’s suffering.
d) Going all the way with Christ. (Whatever that entails)
e) Having a deep desire for personal Resurrection together with Christ.
(Through this QT, together with Apostle Paul, I Want To Be In On The Resurrection)
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‘God’s Original Ways With People.’
Genesis 2:16.
a) This happened before the fall.
b) God.
c) Was:-
1- Commanding.
2- Warning.
3- Giving orders.
(Through this Second one: God’s Original Ways With People, I can see that people have needed to be totally dependent on God since the very beginning of Creation)
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Chris.
A “death wish” is something that is really not healthy or correct for any human being to have. Jesus Christ came to bring life and not death. It is Biblical however, for True Believers to have a deep desire for personal Resurrection together with Christ. We have an Eternity to live for and then to live in.

The Saviour Does Not Like Injustice!

2012-01-03T06:23:00.002Z

‘The Saviour Does Not Like Injustice.’
Proverbs 23:10-11.
a) Do not let the landmark of the widow be moved.
b) Do not go into the fields and cheat those people who have no father to protect them.
c) Their Saviour is strong and powerful.
d) He will take up their cause against you.
(Through this QT I clearly know and will proclaim that The Saviour Does Not Like Injustice)
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‘Our Defeated Enemy’
Revelation 12:9.
a) Is the great dragon.
b) Is the old snake.
c) The evil one.
d) Satan.
e) The one by whom all the Earth is turned from the right way.
(This Second one reminds me that I must overcome My Defeated Enemy; thank God this enemy is defeated but he is not yet eradicated and extinguished)
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Chris.
The things that we know about the Lord we can have confidence to proclaim. If we do not have the assurance and confidence it is difficult to proclaim anything with real conviction. This is one of the reasons that a good personal QT time is one of the ways to gain assurance and confidence in our relationship with God.

The Elders!

2012-01-03T03:20:00.002Z

‘The Elders.’
a) Hebrews 11:2. Through their faith gained a good reputation.
b) Acts 2:17. Will dream dreams in the last days.
c) Acts 11:30. Should be good stewards of Church Finance.
d) Acts 14:23. Should Trust in the Lord Who will care for them.
e) Acts 15:2. Should be able to deal with conflicts in the Church.
f) 1 Timothy 5:17. Who do their work well should be respected.
g) Titus 1:5. Need to be appointed in every town where there are True Believers.
h) James 5:14. Should be men of Prayer that also minister to the sick people of the Church.
i) 1 Peter 5:5. Should have authority that is recognised in the Church and be humble.
j) Revelation 4:10. Should Worship the Lord)
(This QT gives me a desire to Pray for The Elders that I know)
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‘A Pattern Of Temptation.’
Genesis 3:1-7.
a) Genesis 3:1. Satan gets the person he is tempting to doubt God’s Word.
b) Genesis 3:2-3. An inaccurate understanding of God’s Word makes us spiritually weak.
c) Genesis 3:4-5. Satan’s lies.
d) Genesis 3:6. Sin is committed.
e) Genesis 3:7. Sin’s consequences change lives in a negative way.
(Through this Second one I see A Pattern Of Temptation)
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Chris.
Elders who do their work well should be respected. I am sad when I hear of good Elders being derided in the Churches. This is not how God intends it to be. There are some people in the Churches who have been wounded in some way by authority figures and they hold something against authority figures for many years. This kind of opposition can make it difficult for Biblical Elders to function well.

That We May Gain Christ!

2012-01-02T04:31:00.002Z

‘That We May Gain Christ.’
Philippians 3:8-9.
If we really want to experience Christ in our lives, it is good for us to follow the example of Apostle Paul.
a) Consider all things to be loss because of the surpassing greatness of the Knowledge of Christ Jesus our Lord.
b) To be ready to suffer the loss of all things and consider them dung in order that we may gain Christ.
c) To be found in Christ not having our own righteousness which may be from our own philosophical or religious background, but having the Righteousness from God on the basis of Faith.
(This challenging QT teaches me the way That I May Gain Christ from the example of Apostle Paul)
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‘Our Heavenly Father Knows Our Needs.’
Matthew 6:31-34.
a) Matthew 6:31. We should not be anxious saying or thinking what shall we:-
1- Eat.
2- Drink.
3- Wear.
b) Matthew 6:32. We should not follow the pagan way.
c) Matthew 6:32. Our Heavenly Father knows our needs.
d) Matthew 6:33. Our part is to seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness and then all these things shall be added to us.
e) Matthew 6:34. We should not be anxious for tomorrow.
f) Matthew 6:34. Tomorrow will be anxious for itself.
g) Matthew 6:34. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
(Through this Second one I have confidence because My Heavenly Father Knows My Needs)
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Chris.
Many good and nice people live in their own righteousness which comes from their own philosophical or religious background. I can enjoy meeting these people very much. They are, in the main, good people. This however does not give them standing with the living God. What we need as True Believers is the Righteousness from God on the basis of Faith.

Do Not Waste Our Wisdom!

2012-01-01T08:41:00.000Z

‘Do Not Waste Our Wisdom.’
Proverbs 23:9.
a) Do not speak in the ears of a foolish person.
b) The foolish person will despise.
c) The Wisdom of your words.
(This QT reminds me: Do Not Waste My Wisdom)
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‘The Good People And The Wicked People.’
Proverbs 12:2-3.
a) The good person in the Eyes of the Lord has:-
1- Favour.
2- Approval.
3- Grace.
b) The person of mischievous devices the Lord will punish and condemn.
c) A person shall not be established by wickedness and evil doing.
d) The root shall never be removed of the people who are:-
1- Righteous.
2- Upright.
3- Godly.
(This QT clearly defines the outcome of the lives of The Good People And The Wicked People)
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Chris.
The Lord sees every person in the whole World. We have no doubt about that. He always knows what is going on, whether it be in the night or the day. He know when both good and evil are being practised. The Lord does not just see the “now” but He sees and plans ahead too.

Loving And Trusting!

2011-12-31T20:07:00.001Z

‘Loving And Trusting.’
a) Matthew 1:24-25. Joseph loved his wife and trusted and obeyed the Lord.
b) John 13:34. We are to Love one another even as Christ Loved us.
c) John 15:13. The greatest Love is that we give up our life for our friends.
d) Galatians 5:6. In Christ Jesus the only thing that profits is Faith working through Love.
e) Romans 12:10. Be kind to one another with brotherly Love.
(Through this QT I see the importance of Loving And Trusting)
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‘Blessed By Trusting The Lord.’
Psalm 34:10.
a) The young lions maybe in need.
b) The young lions may have no food.
c) But those people who are looking to and Trusting the Lord.
d) Will have every good thing.
(This Second one reminds me that I will be Blessed By Trusting The Lord)
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Chris.
Faith works through Love. If a person says that they have Faith but they do not have Love then their Faith is dysfunctional. Kindness works through Love. If a person shows Kindness but does not have Love then their Kindness is artificial.

Christ Did Something In His Life!

2011-12-31T07:17:00.001Z

‘Christ Did Something In His Life.’
Philippians 3:4-7.
a) Philippians 3:4. Humanly, before he knew Christ, Apostle Paul could have had strong confidence in his own efforts.
b) Philippians 3:5. Apostle Paul:-
1- Was circumcised when he was eight days old.
2- Was a pure blooded citizen of Israel.
3- Was a member of the Tribe of Benjamin.
4- Was a real Hebrew if ever there was one.
5- Was a member of the Pharisees, They demand strictest obedience to the Jewish Law.
c) Philippians 3:6. He was so zealous that he harshly persecuted the Church.
d) Philippians 3:6. As for Righteousness Apostle Paul obeyed the Law without fault.
e) Philippians 3:7. Formerly Apostle Paul thought these things were valuable.
f) Philippians 3:8. Something changed! Apostle Paul was now able to say that all these things were worthless because of what Christ had done in and for him.
(Through this QT I am greatly encouraged by the testimony of Apostle Paul that Christ Did Something In His Life)
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‘A Defeated Foe.’
a) Matthew 4:10-11. When Jesus told Satan to get out he had to go.
b) John 12:31. Jesus said that Satan will be cast out.
c) Colossians 2:15. Jesus shamed the spiritual rulers and authorities by His Victory over them on the Cross.
d) 1 John 3:8. The Son of God came to destroy the works of the Devil.
e) Hebrews 2:14. Through Christ’s death, the power of the Devil, who had the power of death, was broken.
(Through this Second one I know that Satan, our spiritual enemy, is broken because he is A Defeated Foe)
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Chris.
Our enemy Satan is a defeated foe. Even though he still tries to trouble both the Nations and us the reality is that he is defeated by the Death of Jesus at the Cross. The Bible Promises us Victory over every temptation. The Bible Promises us Peace for our hearts and homes because Satan is a defeated foe.

Only The Lord Can Transform A Whore!

2011-12-31T04:00:00.001Z

‘Only The Lord Can Transform A Whore.’
Proverbs 23:7-8.
Dictionary definitions of the word whore:-
1. A prostitute.
2. A person who is considered sexually promiscuous.
3. A person considered as having compromised principles for personal gain.
a) A whore is a deep ditch.
b) A promiscuous woman is as dangerous as falling into a narrow well.
c) A whore lies in wait as for a prey.
d) A whore increases transgressors among men.
(Through this QT I know that Only The Lord Can Transform A Whore)
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‘Stronger Than The Strong Man.’
Matthew 12:22-29.
a) Matthew 12:22. They brought to Jesus a man:-
1- Possessed with the Devil.
2- Blind.
3- Dumb.
b) Matthew 12:22. Jesus healed this man so that he could both see and speak.
c) Matthew 12:23. All the people were amazed and said that this was the Son of David.
d) Matthew 12:24. The Pharisees accused Jesus of casting out devils by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
e) Matthew 12:25. Jesus knew their thoughts and replied that any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding would fall apart.
f) Matthew 12:26. If Satan were to cast out Satan his house would be divided against itself. Like that how could Satan’s kingdom stand?
g) Matthew 12:27. Jesus asked the Pharisees about their own ministering exorcists. These people also attempted to cast out demons. They would also condemn the Pharisees for what they said.
h) Matthew 12:28; Romans 14:17-18. If Jesus was casting out demons by the Spirit of God then the Kingdom of God was amongst the people.
i) Matthew 12:29. Bind the strong man first then his house can be entered.
(Through this Second one I Praise Jesus Who is Stronger Than The Strong Man)
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Chris.
It is impossible for Satan to cast out Satan. Some religious people make the same accusations today about the ministry of deliverance from evil spirits as the Pharisees did in the days of Jesus Christ. All ministries should be both Biblical and balanced. If this ministry is necessary it should be executed in such a way that the Kingdom of God is extended. That means more Righteousness, more Peace and more Joy.

The Nature Of Our Enemy!

2011-12-30T15:46:00.002Z

‘The Nature Of Our Enemy.’
Revelation 12:9.
a) He is a great dragon.
b) He is an ancient serpent called the Devil.
c) He is Satan.
d) He is the deceiver of the whole World system.
e) He and all his “angels” are defeated through and by the Blood of Jesus Christ.
(This QT gives me confidence in the Lord’s Victory and my victory in Him: The Nature Of Our Enemy)
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‘Our Authority In Jesus Christ.’
Luke 10:19.
a) Authority to defeat and tread on serpents. (Environmental safety)
b) Authority to defeat and tread on scorpions. (Environmental safety)
c) Authority over all the power of the enemy. (Spiritual and environmental safety)
d) Nothing from the enemy need (emotional, spiritual and environmental):-
1- Hurt us.
2- Damage us.
3- Injure us.
(Through this Second one I am reminded of My Authority In Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
We need not be afraid of the great dragon. Rather we should have the Fear of the Lord. Our lives are not dictated to by a calendar or a fortune telling system which would tell us our “fate” at a certain time. Our lives are in the Hands of God and no one can take us out of His Hands.

The True Circumcision!

2011-12-30T03:44:00.001Z

‘The True Circumcision.’
Philippians 3:2-3.
a) The people whom we should look out for and avoid:-
1- Dogs.
2- Evil workers.
3- Those people who mutilate the flesh.
b) True Believers are the True Circumcision.
c) True Believers:-
1- Worship God in Spirit.
2- Glory in Christ Jesus.
3- Put no confidence in the flesh.
(This QT reveals to me who are The True Circumcision)
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‘Biblical Power.’
a) Luke 10:17. The Power of the Lord’s Name expels demons.
b) Exodus 9:16. God’s People can be Witnesses of His Power.
c) Exodus 15:6. God’s Right Hand is Glorious in Power.
d) Deuteronomy 32:39. No one can be rescued from God’s Powerful Hand.
e) 1 Chronicles 29:11-12. Power is in the Lord’s Hand.
f) Job 26:13-14. Who can understand the thunder of God’s Power.
g) Job 36:22. God is all Powerful.
h) Psalm 63:2. In the Sanctuary we can gaze upon the Lord’s Power.
i) Psalm 65:6; Jeremiah 10:12. God formed the mountains by His Power.
j) Psalm 66:7. By His Great Power God Rules forever.
k) Psalm 79:11. God’s Great Power saves people who are condemned to die.
l) Micah 3:8; 2 Timothy 1:7. The Spirit of the Lord fills us with Power.
m) Nahum 1:3. The Lord’s Power is Great.
n) Acts 10:38. God Anointed Jesus Christ with Power.
o) Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 1:18. The Good News about Christ is the Power of God, Saving everyone who Believes.
p) Romans 1:20. Through His Creation we can clearly see God’s Eternal Power.
q) Romans 15:19. The convincing Power of:-
1- Miraculous signs.
2- Miraculous wonders.
3- God’s Spirit.
r) 1 Corinthians 6:14; Colossians 2:12. God will raise us from the dead by His Power.
s) Ephesians 3:20. God is able, through His Mighty Power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we can ask or think.
t) Ephesians 6:10. Be strong in the Lord’s Mighty Power.
u) 2 Thessalonians 1:9. In Hell people are separated from the Lord’s Glorious Power.
v) 1 Timothy 6:16. All Power belongs to Jesus forever.
w) Hebrews 1:3. Jesus Christ the Son of God sustains everything by the Mighty Power of His Command.
x) Hebrews 6:5. In Church we taste the Power of the Age to come.
(This Second one has me in awe of Biblical Power)
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Chris.
God will raise us from the dead by His Power. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just something of historical nature. Yes! This Resurrection did happen. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the First fruit of God’s Harvest. All True Believers will be Resurrected if they died in the Lord before His Coming.

A Good Way For Father And Son Relationships!

2011-12-29T07:20:00.001Z

‘A Good Way For Father And Son Relationships.’
Proverbs 23:26.
a) My son! This indicates a healthy personal relationship. The father is so happy to call his son ‘my son’ and not just ‘son’.
b) This son can safely give his heart to his father.
c) This son’s eyes take delight in his father’s ways, he learns from the good example set by his father.
(In this QT I find A Good Way For Father And Son Relationships)
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‘The Disciples Together Were A Ministry Team.’
Luke 9:1.
a) Jesus called the twelve Disciples together. He did not instruct them individually.
b) He gave THEM Power.
c) He gave THEM Authority.
d) Their Power and Authority was:-
1- Over all evil spirits.
2- Over all diseases.
3- To make people well. (In all ways)
(This QT greatly encourages me about the Team Ministries of the Church: The Disciples Together Were A Ministry Team)
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Chris.
Healthy personal relationships within a family are very important and helpful for all family members. This does not just mean parents together and children together. It means the whole family. Everyone belongs to the family and should be able to relate to one another well.

God Really Made A Plan!

2011-12-29T03:28:00.001Z

‘God Really Made A Plan.’
a) Genesis 3:15. We see a picture of God’s Plan of Salvation for people back in Genesis.
b) Acts 2:23. God knew all about the Cross before it happened.
c) Romans 8:29. God knew His People in advance and chose them to become like His Son.
d) 1 Corinthians 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:9. God made His Plan before the World began.
e) Titus 1:2; Revelation 13:8. God Promised Eternal Life before the World began.
f) 1 Peter 1:2. God Knew us and Chose us a long time ago.
(This QT gives me Assurance that God Really Made A Plan.
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‘Jesus The Son Of God Totally Identified With Us.’
Hebrews 2:14.
a) We are human beings made of flesh and blood.
b) The Son (Jesus) also became flesh and blood.
c) Only as a human being could Jesus die.
d) Only by dying could Jesus break the power of the Devil.
e) The devil had the power of death but that power is now broken by Jesus.
(This Second one reveals to me and reminds me that Jesus The Son Of God Totally Identified With Us)
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Chris.
God’s Salvation is not like the New Year sales. At this time, here in Aberdeen, where my wife and I now live, it is New Year sales time. People are hunting and jostling for bargains in the big stores. Many of them have no real shopping plan but are just bargain hunters. God’s Salvation is not like that. First of all, God’s Salvation is free, purchased for us at the Cross by Jesus Christ. Secondly, God’s Salvation Plan for us has been made since before the World began.

Heed The Advice Of God’s Word!

2011-12-28T07:20:00.001Z

‘Heed The Advice Of God’s Word.’
Philippians 3:1.
a) This begins a conclusion to Apostle Paul’s letter to the Church of Philippi.
b) Delight yourselves in the Lord.
c) This advice is being repeated because it is necessary and important.
d) If this advice if followed it will be a great safeguard for your souls.
(Through this QT I understand how important it is to Heed The Advice Of God’s Word)
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‘No More Lawlessness.’
a) 2 Thessalonians 2:8. The “man of lawlessness” will be defeated by Jesus Christ.
b) Psalm 119:150. Lawless people may try to attack us but they cannot win.
c) Acts 2:23. The Gentiles at the time of Jesus Christ were lawless people. Now many of them have become True Believers.
d) 1 Timothy 1:9. God’s Law is intended for lawless people.
e) Hebrews 10:17. When God forgives us our sins He will never again remember them or our lawless deeds.
(This Second one reminds me that it is possible for there to be No More Lawlessness in my life)
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Chris.
God’s Word is very clear and not difficult to understand for the mature True Believer. God’s Word gives us wonderful and practical advice if we would only heed it. To appreciate God’s Word we need to be able to delight ourselves in the Lord. As we do this the Scripture also Promises us that God will give us the desires of our heart.

A Wise And Righteous Child Is A Blessing!

2011-12-28T02:59:00.001Z

‘A Wise And Righteous Child Is A Blessing.’
Proverbs 23:24-25.
a) The father of such a child will greatly Rejoice.
b) It is a great pleasure to have children who are Wise.
c) Father and mother will be glad.
d) Mother also will Rejoice.
(This QT teaches me that A Wise And Righteous Child Is A Blessing)
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‘Jesus Christ The Victor.’
a) John 12:31. When the World is judged the ruler of the World system will be driven out.
b) John 14:30. The ruler of this World system has no power over Jesus Christ.
c) John 16:11. The ruler of this World system has already been judged.
d) Luke 10:19. Disciples have authority over all the power of the enemy.
e) Colossians 2:15. Through the Cross of Jesus Christ spiritual rulers and authorities are disarmed.
f) Hebrews 2:14. Through the Death of Jesus Christ the power of the Devil is broken.
g) 1 John 3:8. The Son of God came to destroy the works of the Devil.
(Through this Second one I Praise and Thank God for Jesus Christ The Victor)
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Chris.
The father of a Wise and Righteous child will greatly Rejoice. This is an established fact where there is a normal and healthy relationship between the father and his child. In these days of family breakdown there are many reasons (which I will not list here) that children feel rejected because of lack of proper attention from pure and godly fathers. This breakdown of relationship can sometimes affect the child both in the area of wisdom and also righteousness.

A Prayer For Cleansing And Recommitment!

2011-12-27T07:40:00.001Z

‘A Prayer For Cleansing And Recommitment.’
Psalm 51:9-13.
a) Psalm 51:9. Oh God, let Your Face be turned away from my wrongdoing.
b) Psalm 51:9. Oh God, take away all my sins.
c) Psalm 51:10. Oh God, make a clean heart in me.
d) Psalm 51:10. Oh God, give me a right spirit again.
e) Psalm 51:11. Oh God, do not put me away from before you.
f) Psalm 51:11. Oh God, do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
g) Psalm 51:12. Oh God, give me back the Joy of Your Salvation.
h) Psalm 51:12. Oh God, sustain me in a willing spirit.
i) Psalm 51:13. Then I will make Your Ways clear to wrongdoers.
j) Psalm 51:13. Sinners will be turned to you.
(This QT is simply A Prayer For Cleansing And Recommitment)
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‘The Key Is Indicative Of Authority.’
Revelation 20:1.
Even to these days, when figuratively someone is “given the keys” of the city it means that they have freedom and authority in the city. This meaning goes right back to Bible History days.
a) Revelation 20:1; 9:1. The Angel from Heaven had the key of the bottomless pit.
b) Matthew 16:19. Believers have the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven in their Prayers.
c) Revelation 1:18. Jesus Christ has the keys of hell and death.
d) Revelation 3:7; Isaiah 22:22. Jesus Christ has the key of the house of David. The key that opens and no person can shut and the key that shuts and no person can open.
(This Second one reminds me that The Key Is Indicative Of Authority)
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Chris.
Oh God, give me back the Joy of Your Salvation. This a very simple but meaningful Prayer to Pray for the person who is going through a season of recommitment to the Lord. The Joy of the Lord’s Salvation is very important for us because the Joy of the Lord is our Strength.

Epaphroditus!

2011-12-27T01:40:00.001Z

‘Epaphroditus.’
Philippians 2:25-30.
a) Philippians 2:25. He was a servant in the Church of Philippi.
b) Philippians 2:25. He had been spending time with and serving Apostle Paul.
c) Philippians 2:25. He was a:-
1- True Brother.
2- Co-worker.
3- Fellow soldier.
d) Philippians 2:26. He was longing to see his Church of Philippi brothers and sisters again.
e) Philippians 2:26. He was distressed that the Church of Philippi had heard that he was ill.
f) Philippians 2:27. He was very ill but God had Mercy on him.
g) Philippians 2:27. God also had Mercy on Apostle Paul in that situation so that he would not have one sorrow after another.
h) Philippians 2:28. It was going to benefit the Church of Philippi and also Apostle Paul that Epaphroditus was going to return there.
i) Philippians 2:29. The way to treat him when he arrived in Philippi:-
1- Welcome him with Christian Love.
2- Welcome him with great Joy.
3- Give him the Honour that people like him deserve.
j) Philippians 2:30. He risked his life for the Work of Christ.
k) Philippians 2:30. He was at the point of death while doing for Apostle Paul the things that the Church of Philippi could not do from far away.
(This QT about the life of Epaphroditus teaches me what is really a servant heart)
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‘When God Sends Personal Anguish.’
Isaiah 38:17.
a) The anguish is good for us.
b) God rescues us from death.
c) God forgives all of our sins.
(Through this Second one I discover how to respond When God Sends Personal Aguish. I should respond with a grateful heart for all the good that He has done in my life)
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Chris.
There are times, usually times that we do not understand at all, when God sends personal anguish to us. To respond at such times by blaming God is just going to leave us in a dry spiritual desert. We need to respond in ways of Faith and Courage, especially with a grateful heart for all the good that He has done in our lives.

Wisdom For Sons!

2011-12-26T10:07:00.001Z

‘Wisdom For Sons.’
Proverbs 23:15-23.
a) Proverbs 23:15. Be wise hearted, then father’s heart will rejoice.
b) Proverbs 23:16. Say what is correct and bring cheer to your father.
c) Proverbs 23:17. Fear the Lord and do not let your heart envy sinners.
d) Proverbs 23:18. Fear the Lord and you will have a future, then your Hope will never fade.
e) Proverbs 23:19. Listen to your father and be wise, keep your mind on the correct course.
f) Proverbs 23:20. Do not associate with those people who drink too much wine or who gorge themselves on meat.
g) Proverbs 23:21. Remember that the drunkard and the glutton will become poor and grogginess will clothe them in rags.
h) Proverbs 23:22. Listen to your father who gave you life and do not despise your mother when she is old.
i) Proverbs 23:23. Get and do not forsake:-
1- Truth.
2- Wisdom.
3- Instruction.
4- Understanding.
(Here, in this QT is Wisdom For Sons, inspired by the Holy Spirit in the Word of God)
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‘God’s Faithful Love And Memory.’
Psalm 25:7.
a) Lord, do not remember the sins of my youth.
b) Lord, do not remember my acts of rebellion.
c) Lord, in keeping with your Faithful Love please remember me.
d) I ask all this because of Your Goodness Lord.
(Through this Second one I ponder upon God’s Faithful Love And Memory)
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Chris.
We need sometimes to remember the condition of other people and learn from them. The glutton and the drunkard will end up in poverty and be humiliated. God is Good to His People and we need to respond to the Goodness of God not only with our words but also with our lifestyles.

None Of Us Can Boast About It!

2011-12-26T01:51:00.000Z

‘None Of Us Can Boast About It.’
Ephesians 2:8-9.
a) God Saved us.
b) By Grace.
c) Through Faith.
d) We cannot take credit for this.
e) It is the Gift of God.
f) Salvation is not a reward for the good things that we have done.
g) None of us can boast about it.
(This QT assures me that None Of Us Can Boast About It)
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‘Focus Our Energies Correctly.’
Philippians 3:13-14.
We can learn so much here from Apostle Paul about living out our life in Christ.
a) Brothers and sisters of the Church, I am still not all that I should be.
b) I am focusing all my energies on this one thing.
c) I am forgetting the past.
d) I am looking and reaching forward to the things that lie ahead.
e) I strain to reach the end of the race.
f) I strain to receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us up to Heaven.
(This Second one calls me to Focus My Energies Correctly)
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Chris.
God Saved us! What an amazing testimony of Salvation! It is God Who forgives our sins through Jesus Christ. It is God Who gives us confidence about our Salvation. It is God Who Sanctifies us. It is God Who gives us assurance about Eternal Life. Hallelujah! God Saved us.

I Have Faith In The Lord!

2011-12-25T08:19:00.001Z

‘I Have Faith In The Lord.’
Philippians 2:24.
This is a very positive statement of Faith: I have Faith in the Lord. Some other translations are also very positive here. Let’s be encouraged to have Faith in the Lord.
a) I have confidence from the Lord.
b) I am convinced in the Lord.
c) I trust in the Lord.
d) I am confident in the Lord.
(This QT encourages my Faith so much: I Have Faith In The Lord)
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‘Faith And Works.’
James 2:18-25.
a) James 2:18. Our Faith is made clear to other people by our works.
b) James 2:19-20. Faith without works is useless.
c) James 2:21. Faith and works, the example of Abraham.
d) James 2:22. Abraham’s Faith was helping his works and was made complete by them.
e) James 2:23. The Old Testaments says:-
1- Abraham had Faith in God.
2- God put it to Abraham’s account as Righteousness.
3- Abraham was named “The Friend of God”.
f) James 2:24. A person’s Righteousness is judged by their works and not by their Faith only.
g) James 2:25. The example of Rahab.
(Through this Second one I understand more about the relationship of Faith And Works)
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Chris.
I trust in the Lord! Every True Believer should be able to say that. Trusting the Lord is something that is very personal and silent and yet it makes our lives as True Believers strong in the Lord. The word “trust” is not a word that has to be often expressed, it is simply there in our hearts.

Compassionate Physical Discipline Of Children!

2011-12-25T02:49:00.001Z

‘Compassionate Physical Discipline Of Children.’
Proverbs 23:13-14.
It is never correct to discipline children when we are angry. That can do them immense emotional and even physical harm. The discipline of children needs to be done in gentleness and with good communication. Undisciplined children are also living confused and wounded lives, always having to find their own way, even from a young age.
a) Do not fail to discipline our children.
b) They will not die if we lovingly spank them.
c) Physical discipline now may save them from death later.
(This QT reminds me that the Bible recommends Compassionate Physical Discipline Of Children)
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‘God’s Working Within Us.’
Philippians 1:6.
a) Can be trusted.
b) Has begun in the life of every True Believer.
c) Will continue in our lives.
d) Will be finally finished on the Day when Christ Jesus returns.
(This Second one gives me great hope: God’s Working Within Me)
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Chris.
Children need to be cared for well by their parents. One of the reasons why God allows us to have children is that He might be Glorified in the next generation. Parents are stewards of their children until their children are old enough to take full responsibility for their own lives.

Thank You Lord!

2011-12-24T01:16:00.001Z

‘Thank You Lord.’
Psalm 138:1-3.
a) Psalm 138:1. I thank you Lord with all my heart.
b) Psalm 138:1. I sing Praise to You before all the gods.
c) Psalm 138:2. I:-
1- Face Your Holy Temple.
2- Bow down.
3- Praise Your Name.
d) Psalm 138:2. Because:-
1- Of Your constant Love.
2- Of Your Faithfulness.
3- You have shown that Your Name is supreme.
4- You have shown that Your Commands are supreme.
e) Psalm 138:3. You answered me when I called to You.
f) Psalm 138:3. With Your Strength You strengthened me.
(This QT causes me to proclaim: Thank You Lord)
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‘Who Are The Happy People?’
Matthew 5:1-12.
a) Matthew 5:1-2. This was Jesus’ Teaching especially for His Disciples.
b) Matthew 5:3. Happy are those people who are spiritually poor because the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them.
c) Matthew 5:4. Happy are those people who mourn because God will Comfort them.
d) Matthew 5:5. Happy are those people who are humble because they will receive what God has Promised.
e) Matthew 5:6. Happy are those people whose greatest desire is to do what God requires because God will satisfy them fully.
f) Matthew 5:7. Happy are those people who are merciful to other people because God will be Merciful to them.
g) Matthew 5:8. Happy are the pure hearted people because they will see God.
h) Matthew 5:9. Happy are those people who work for Peace because God will call them His Children.
i) Matthew 5:10. Happy are those people who are persecuted because they do what God desires because the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them.
j) Matthew 5:11-12. Happy are those people who are the Followers of Jesus and yet get:-
1- Insulted.
2- Persecuted.
3- Lied against.
4- These people can be happy and glad because a great reward is kept for them in Heaven. This is not a new experience, the Prophets of old suffered in the same way.
(Through this Second one my question is answered: Who Are The Happy People?)
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Chris.
Happy are those people who are persecuted. The Word of God encourages us to Pray for the persecuted True Believers because their suffering is usually so great and unique. Many persecuted True Believers never tell other people about their persecution. They suffer alone in silence. If these True Believers are doing what God wants and are Followers of Jesus then they are surely going to receive a great reward when they meet Jesus Face to face.

Sincere Timothy!

2011-12-23T20:41:00.002Z

‘Sincere Timothy.’
Philippians 2:19-23.
a) Philippians 2:19 & 23. He was a Faithful messenger for Apostle Paul.
b) Philippians 2:20. He was unique in his relationship with Apostle Paul and sincerely caring about the state of the Church at Philippi.
c) Philippians 2:21-22. He was so unselfish and a good spiritual son for Apostle Paul.
(This QT reveals to me Sincere Timothy)
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‘Prayer From The Fish’s Belly.’
Jonah 2:1-10.
a) Jonah 2:1. God had prepared a big fish to save Jonah from drowning because of his disobedience. In the belly of the fish Jonah prayed.
b) Jonah 2:2. Jonah’s Prayer from the fish’s belly:-
1- He cried out to the Lord in his great trouble.
2- God answered him.
3- God heard his voice.
c) Jonah 2:3. Jonah’s experience from God:-
1- God had cast him into the deep.
2- God had cast him into the heart of the seas.
3- The floods surrounded him.
4- All God’s billows and waves passed over him.
d) Jonah 2:4. Jonah Prayed with Hope.
e) Jonah 2:5. Jonah’s difficult experience was both emotional and physical.
f) Jonah 2:6. The Lord heard Jonah’s Prayer of Faith and rescued him from the pit.
g) Jonah 2:7. When Jonah’s soul fainted within him:-
1- He remembered the Lord.
2- His Prayer went up to the Lord.
3- His Prayer went into the Lord’s Holy Temple.
h) Jonah 2:8. Jonah rejected the worship of idols.
i) Jonah 2:9. Jonah’s determined proclamation:-
1-I will sacrifice to the Lord with the voice of Thanksgiving.
2-I will pay what I have vowed.
4- Salvation is of the Lord.
j) Jonah 2:10. So the Lord spoke to the fish and it vomited Jonah on to dry land.
(Through this Second one I am amazed by the Prayer From The Fish’s Belly)
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Chris.
Jonah’s soul fainted within him. This experience was because he was in the belly of the fish. Jonah’s response to this situation is a great lesson to all of us. He remembered the Lord and he Prayed to the Lord. Many times in my life my soul has fainted within me. Usually, like Job, because of the difficult situation I was in. Through these situations and times I have learned to remember the Lord and also I have learned to make decisions well so that I do not become a victim to my situation.

Take Heed To What The Teacher Teaches!

2011-12-23T01:58:00.005Z

‘Take Heed To What The Teacher Teaches.’
Proverbs 23:12.
a) We should give our hearts to teaching and our ears to the Words of Knowledge.
b) We should apply our hearts to instruction.
c) We should pay attention to our teachers and learn all that we can.
d) We should commit ourselves to instruction.
(This QT: Take Heed To What The Teacher Teaches, is a good reminder to me about the Bible studies that I study but also is a timely reminder to every True Believer student of whatever subject)
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‘Apostle Paul’s Prayer For The Church At Ephesus.
Ephesians 1:15-21.
a) Ephesians 1:15. Apostle Paul Prayed for the Church at Ephesus based on the news that he had received of their Faith in the Lord and on their Love for fellow True Believers.
b) Ephesians 1:16. Apostle Paul Praised the Lord for the Church at Ephesus and often prayed with them in his mind.
c) Ephesians 1:17. Apostle Paul Prayed that God would give the Church at Ephesus a Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the Knowledge of Him.
d) Ephesians 1:18. Apostle Paul Prayed for the Church at Ephesus that:-
1- The eyes of their understanding would be enlightened.
2- They would understand the confident Hope that God has given to those people whom He has called.
3- They would know that they are God’s Holy People who are His rich and glorious inheritance.
e) Ephesians 1:19-20. Apostle Paul Prayed for the Church at Ephesus that they would know how unlimited is God’s Power to the people who have Faith, according to the working of His Mighty Resurrection Power.
f) Ephesians 1:21. Apostle Paul Prayed for the Church at Ephesus that they would understand that Christ, in this age and in the age to come, is far over:-
1- All rule.
2- All authority.
3- All power.
4- Every name that is named.
(Through this Second one I am in awe at Apostle Paul’s Prayer For The Church At Ephesus and I realise that this is a good Prayer to Pray for every local Church)
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Chris.
God’ Power is unlimited to the people who have Faith. This Power is the same Power as the Power of the Resurrection. Apostle Paul’s Prayer here was definitely a Prayer of and for Blessing upon the Church at Ephesus. Even though they were mostly first generation new Believers, Paul was able to Pray for them in such a positive way.

Pray With Humility!

2011-12-22T05:12:00.001Z

‘Pray With Humility.’
James 4:2-10.
a) James 4:2. Pray and do not fight.
b) James 4:3. Pray with the correct motives.
c) James 4:4. Renounce friendship with the World system before we Pray.
d) James 4:5. Pray with the Holy Spirit.
e) James 4:6. Pray with the Word of God.
f) James 4:7-10. Praying with humility:-
1-4:7. Resisting the devil from ourselves.
2-4:8. Come close to God.
3-4:8. Be pure in body and heart.
4-4:8. Be totally loyal to God.
5-4:9. In a spirit of repentance.
6-4:10. If we humble ourselves before the Lord, He will lift us up.
(This QT encourages me to Pray With Humility)
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‘Go On Ask Him.’
Matthew 7:9-11.
a) Matthew 7:9-10. Parents know how to feed their children well.
b) Matthew 7:11. Even sinful parents know how to give good gifts to their children.
c) Matthew 7:11. Our Heavenly Father will give good gifts to those people who ask Him.
(This Second one is a further encouragement to Pray: Go On Ask Him)
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Chris.
To pray with the correct motives is really important. Our hearts need to be cleansed before we pray. Sometimes our “prayers” are angry and jealous prayers, this is not the kind of prayer God will hear. Nor will He listen to our prayers that would try to control or manipulate other people. God knows the Truth, He is the Truth. Pray the Truth.

Sacrificial Joy!

2011-12-20T17:18:00.000Z

‘Sacrificial Joy.’
Philippians 2:17-18.
a) Apostle Paul’s life was being poured out as a sacrifice.
b) He was doing so as service that he offered to God for the Faith of the Church at Philippi.
c) Yet he was still filled with Joy.
d) He shared this Joy with the Church also.
e) He encouraged them also to be filled with Joy and to share the Joy with him.
(This QT is a perfect example to me of Sacrificial Joy)
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‘A Great And Real Prayer Request.’
Nehemiah 2:4-5.
a) Nehemiah brought his desire to the king of the people that held his people captive.
b) The king asked Nehemiah how he, the king, could help him.
c) Nehemiah Prayed to God.
d) Nehemiah politely asked the king if he would be willing to grant his request.
e) He asked:-
1- Let me go back to Judah.
2- To the City where my ancestors are buried.
3- So that I can rebuild it.
(Through this Second one I find a selfless man, Nehemiah, who came to God first with A Great And Real Prayer Request and then came to the king with it)
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Chris.
What is our Service that we offer to God for the Faith of the Church wherever we are? Are we willing to make some sacrifice for the sake of our fellow Believers, using our gifts and abilities selflessly? Apostle Paul had Joy in this Service and other True Believers had Joy because of it. What a great example for us.

Respect Other People’s Physical Boundaries!

2011-12-20T12:47:00.001Z

‘Respect Other People’s Physical Boundaries.’
Proverbs 23:10-11.
a) We are not to remove other people’s established boundaries.
b) We are not to try to take over the properties of children whose fathers have died.
c) God is strong and He guards the boundaries and the children.
d) God will stand up in court for people whose boundaries have been removed.
e) God will stand up in court for those children who are taken advantage of.
(Through this QT I know that I must Respect Other People’s Physical Boundaries)
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‘When God Seems Silent Even Though He Is Not.’
Job 30:20-23.
a) Job 30:20. God, I cry out to You but You do not seem to answer.
b) Job 30:20. God, I stand up to respect You but all You seem to do is look at me.
c) Job 30:21. God, it seems that You are mean.
d) Job 30:21. God, it seems that Your Mighty Hand attacks me.
e) Job 30:22. God, You pick me up and blow me away with the wind.
f) Job 30:22. God, You seem to toss me around in the storm.
g) Job 30:23. God, I know that You will bring me down to death.
h) Job 30:23. You have appointed death for everyone.
(Through this Second one I find the reality of the times When God Seems Silent Even Though He Is Not)
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Chris.
We are not to remove other people’s established boundaries. Firstly, and obviously, there is the matter of physical boundaries of property owned. Secondly, there are also emotional boundaries that we all have. Especially when we are living with other people or within communities, we need to respect their emotional boundaries.

God Understands Our Hard Times!

2011-12-20T07:02:00.002Z

‘God Understands Our Hard Times.’
Job 16:7.
a) Times of weariness.
b) Times of fear.
c) When we are in the grip of trouble.
d) When we are worn out.
e) When it seems our family is being destroyed.
f) When our supporters support us no more.
(Through this QT I have total and complete Trust in God because I know that God Understands Our Hard Times)
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‘Job Answers His Accusers.’
Job 18:8 & 19:6.
a) Job 18:8. Bildad falsely accused Job.
b) Job 18:8. Bildad accused Job of being wicked and that he was punished in the net.
c) Job 19:6. Job said that it was God’s Plan.
d) Job 19:6. Job said it was God Who had put him in the net.
e) Job 19:6. Job did not know the reason why.
(Through this Second one Job Answers His Accusers, I know that it is right to Trust God in all circumstances and at all times and not listen to the voice of the accuser)
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Chris.
Those of us who are supported by people who pray for us and encourage us in many different way understand the preciousness and also the love of those supporters. Supporters are vital in and for the Work of the Lord. Job went through some very difficult times when his supporters supported him no more. Let us always pray for, respect, value and love those people who support us, even when they sometimes cannot support us.

The Word Of God Is Life!

2011-12-19T00:29:00.002Z

‘The Word Of God Is Life.’
a) Philippians 2:16. Hold firmly to it.
b) John 6:63. The Words of Jesus are Words of Life.
c) John 6:68; 1 Peter 1:23. Jesus has the Words of Eternal Life.
d) Hebrews 4:12. The Word of God is alive.
e) 1 John 1:1. Jesus Christ is the Word of Life.
(Through this QT I am sure that The Word Of God Is Life)
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‘God’s Eyes.’
a) Job 10:4. Are not like the eyes of human beings.
b) Mark 7:19. Accept every kind of food.
c) Luke 1:6; Ephesians 1:4. See when human beings are Righteous.
d) Acts 7:20. Behold babies.
e) 2 Chronicles 6:40. Are open to our Prayers.
f) Job 16:9. May pierce us.
g) Isaiah 37:17. Are on those people who defy Him.
h) Daniel 9:18. Behold the despair of His People.
i) Hebrews 4:13. Nothing in all Creation is hidden from them.
j) Revelation 2:18. Are like flames of fire.
(Through this Second one I understand more about God’s Eyes)
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Chris.
We need to hold firmly to the Word of God. This means we are to strongly believe it without doubting. The Word of God is the Foundation and Source of our Faith. The Word of God is the Measure by which we live. If we neglect the Word of God we may soon go astray from His Way.

Keep Quiet When We Need To!

2011-12-18T10:40:00.002Z

‘Keep Quiet When We Need To.’
Proverbs 23:9.
a) Do not speak in the hearing of a fool.
b) The fool will despise.
c) The good sense.
d) Of your words.
(This QT reminds me to Keep Quiet When I Need To)
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‘The Almighty.’
a) Job 6:4. Has arrows.
b) Genesis 17:1. Calls for His People to be blameless.
c) Genesis 28:3; 48:3; 49:25. Is able to Bless us.
d) Genesis 43:14. Grants us Mercy.
e) Ruth 1:20. Sometimes deals with us in ways we do not like.
(Through this Second one I am in Awe of and have the Fear of The Almighty)
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Chris.
It is wise to keep quiet when we need to. There are times when all of us need to learn to be quiet, whoever we are. In balance with this Truth there are also times that we need to speak out. This is why the Lord asks us in both the Old and the New Testaments to Pray for Wisdom.