To The Poor People!

‘To The Poor People.’

a)    Proverbs 28:8; Deuteronomy 15:10; Psalm 41:1. Should be given kindness and generosity.

b)    Exodus 23:6; Psalm 82:3; 140:12. Should be given Justice.

c)     Job 5:11. God may give prosperity.

d)    Job 29:16. Should be spiritual father’s love given.

e)     Matthew 11:5; Luke 4:18; 7:22. Should the Good News be given.

f)     Matthew 19:21; Luke 18:22; 19:8. Should money be given.

g)    Luke 3:11. A shirt should be given.

h)    Luke 11:41. Should gifts be given.

(The QT teaches me what can be done for and To The Poor People)

‘Mutual Submission.’

Ephesians 5:21.

a)    Is a fruit of being filled with the Holy Spirit.

b)    Is a good attitude to have in marriage.

c)     Should be done out of reverence for Christ.

(This Second shows me the reality of Mutual Submission)

Chris.

Poor people should be given kindness. It grieves me when I see preferential treatment given to wealthy people in the public assembly of the Church. In the public assembly all people should be treated equally. It is right and proper to esteem and value poor people simply for the fact that they are our brothers and sisters and it is only God’s Grace that we are not the poor people.

When Christ Entered The World!

‘When Christ Entered The World.’

Hebrews 10:5-7.

a)       Hebrews 10:5. He already knew that God the Father had given Him a Body ready to offer.

b)       Hebrews 10:6. He knew what God the Father did and did not delight in.

c)       Hebrews 10:7. He came to do the Will of God the Father.

(This QT teaches me what was in His mind When Christ Entered The World)

‘Living Sensibly In The Will Of God.

Ephesians 5:15-17.

a)       Ephesians 5:15. Means:-

1-    Being careful and looking carefully how we walk.

2-    Living.

A-    Purposefully.

B-    Accurately.

C-    Worthily.

3-    Not being unwise and witless.

4-    Be people that are:-

A-    Wise.

B-    Sensible.

C-    Intelligent.

b)       Ephesians 5:16. Making most of the time because the days are evil.

c)       Ephesians 5:17. Do not be:-

1-    Vague.

2-    Thoughtless.

3-    Foolish.

d)       Ephesians 5:17. Understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.

(Through this Second one I want to be Living Sensibly In The Will Of God)

Chris.

Making most of the time because the days are evil! Yes, we do live in evil days. When I read of so much corruption and darkness even in my own British Government I am ashamed. It seems that corruption and morals no longer matters as long as they can push their greedy monetarist policies through. As True Believers we need to learn in a Holy and simple way how to make the most of the time.

The President Of Our Hearts!

‘The President Of Our Hearts.’

Colossians 3:15.

a)       Should be the Peace of Christ.

b)       Then we enjoy the Unity of His Body.

c)       Then we can be really thankful.

(Through this QT I welcome The President Of My Heart to rule in me)

‘Not Saying But Doing.’

Matthew 7:21.

a)       Not everyone who says to Jesus – ‘Lord, Lord will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

b)       There is an important entry factor.

c)       The person who does the Will of Father God will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

(This Second one teaches me an important principle: Not Saying But Doing)

Chris.

Not saying but doing could be an important principle for all of our lives who read this QT. Sometimes we emphasise on the accuracy of the saying but we neglect the doing. That is really incorrect. Jesus Himself teaches us briefly but very clearly here about the importance of doing. 

The People Who Plan To Do Evil!

‘The People Who Plan To Do Evil.’

Proverbs 24:8.

a)       Are called schemers.

b)       Are called mischief makers.

c)       Are called masters of intrigue.

d)       Are called troublemakers.

(Through this QT I pray that The People Who Plan To Do Evil will not be able to do what they want to do in the Churches)

‘Go Through The Narrow Gate.’

Matthew 7:13-14.

a)       We are to enter by the narrow gate.

b)       The gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction.

c)       Many people enter by the wide gate.

d)       The gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life.

e)       Few people find the way that leads to life.

(This Second gives me strength from the Lord to keep on going along His Way: Go Through The Narrow Gate)

Chris.

Schemers are people who plan to do evil in the Churches. They make trouble with the plans that they make and they then divide the Church. We need to realise that the Church belongs to God and not to us. Even if we have put much money into the Church, the Church belongs to God and not to us. If we are not happy in or with a particular Church we should quietly and politely leave and not become a schemer.

Getting On In The Will Of God!

‘Getting On In The Will Of God.’

Romans 12:2.

a)    We should not let ourselves be conformed to the standards of the World system.

b)    We should keep on letting ourselves be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

c)     We need to know what God wants.

d)    We should agree that what God wants is:-

1-  Good.

2-  Satisfying.

3-  Able to succeed.

(Through this QT I want to be Getting On In The Will Of God)

‘The Result Of Knowing Jesus.’

John 6:35-40.

a)    John 6:35. Jesus is the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to Jesus will never go hungry. Whoever trusts in Jesus will never be thirsty.

b)    John 6:36. Some people meet with Jesus but do not trust Him.

c)     John 6:37. Everyone whom the Father has given to Jesus will come to Him.

d)    John 6:37. Whoever comes to Jesus He will certainly not turn away.

e)     John 6:38. Jesus came down from Heaven not to do His Own Will but to do the Will of the One Who sent Him.

f)     John 6:39. This is the Will of the One Who sent Jesus: it is that Jesus should not lose any of those people Whom God the Father has given to Him but He will raise them up on the Last Day.

g)    John 6:40.  Yes, this is the will of the Father: that all who see the Son and trust in Him should have Eternal Life, and that He should raise them up on the Last Day.

(Through this Second one I find The Result Of Knowing Jesus)

Chris.

This is the Will of the One Who sent Jesus. God the Father has a Will a Plan for the whole Universe. When we fully understand this we can realise the privilege that we True Believers have of being in the Will of God. God is so good and kind in that He reveals His Will to and for us.

Peace And Thankfulness!

‘Peace And Thankfulness.’

Colossians 3:14.

a)    We are to let the Peace that comes from Christ rule in our hearts.

b)    As members of one Body (the Church), we are called to live in Peace.

c)     We should be thankful.

(This QT urges me to live in Peace And Thankfulness)

‘Ready To Do God’s Work.’

Ephesians 4:11-16.

a)    Ephesians 4:11. Christ has given these gifts to His Church:-

1-  Apostles.

2-  Prophets.

3-  Evangelists.

4-  Pastors.

5-  Teachers.

b)    Ephesians 4:12. These people have the responsibility of equipping God’s People to do His Work and to build up the Church which is the Body of Christ.

c)     Ephesians 4:13. This equipping and building should continue until we:-

1-  All come to such unity in our Faith.

2-  Come to the Knowledge of God’s Son.

3-  Are mature in the Lord.

4-  Measure up to the full and complete standard of Christ.

d)    Ephesians 4:14. Then we will:-

1-  No longer be immature like children.

2-  Not be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching.

3-  Not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies that are so clever that they sound like the Truth.

e)     Ephesians 4:15. Instead we will speak the Truth in Love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, Who is the Head of His Body the Church.

f)     Ephesians 4:16.  Christ makes the whole Body fit together perfectly.

g)    Ephesians 4:16. As each part does its own special part it helps the other parts grow.

h)    Ephesians 4:16. The whole Body should be:-

1-  Healthy.

2-  Growing.

3-  Full of Love.

(Through this Second one I want to be amongst people Who Are Ready To Do God’s Work)

Chris.

Christ makes the whole Body fit together perfectly. Sometimes we forget that the Church actually belongs to Christ. He is the Head of the Church. When human beings take the leadership of the Church into their own hands then the Church is on the pathway to disaster. God is a Jealous God and He is Jealous for His Church.

Those People Who Follow The Lord's Way!

‘Those People Who Follow The Lord’s Way.’

Proverbs 28:4-7.

a)       Proverbs 28:4. Those people who forsake the Lord’s Way praise the wicked people.

b)       Proverbs 28:4. Those people who keep the Lord’s Way contend with the wicked people.

c)       Proverbs 28:5. Evil people do not understand Justice.

d)       Proverbs 28:5. Those people who seek the Lord understand all things.

e)       Proverbs 28:6. Better is the poor person who walks in their integrity than the person that is perverse in their ways although they are rich.

f)        Proverbs 28:7. Whoever keeps the Lord’s Way is a wise son or daughter.

g)       Proverbs 28:7. The offspring that is a companion of gluttons shame their father.

(Through this QT I desire to be amongst Those People Who Follow The Lord’s Way)

‘When Our Soul Is Amongst Lions.

Psalm 57:1-4.

a)       Psalm 57:1. We can:-

1-    Cry to God for Mercy.

2-    Take Refuge in the Lord.

3-    Take Refuge in the shadow of the Lord’s Wings until the calamity is past.

b)       Psalm 57:2. We can cry out to God Most High Who performs all things for us.

c)       Psalm 57:3. God will send from Heaven and Save us when the person(s) who would swallow us up reproach us.

d)       Psalm 57:4. Our soul is amongst lions when:-

1-    We lie among people who are set on fire – usually their tongues.

2-    They are people whose teeth are spears and arrows.

3-    They are people whose tongue is a sharp sword.

(This Second one convinces me that God understands When My Soul Is Amongst Lions)

Chris.

God will send from Heaven and Save us. This is a very wonderful Promise of God. We have a living God Who cares about our life and our future. All of us face difficulties sometimes and it is so comforting to know that God does care and always wants to help us in His Way.

God Is Good!

'God Is Good.'

Psalm 106:1.

a) We should Praise Him.

b) We should give thanks to Him.

c) His stedfast Love endures forever.

(Through this QT I am reminded that God Is Good)

'When God Gives Us Lands.'

Psalm 105:44-45.

a) We should take possession of the fruit of people's toils.

b) We should observe God's Statutes.

c) We should keep God's Laws.

d) We should Praise the Lord.

(Whether it is in the singular or plural we should respond well When God Gives Us Lands)

Chris.

We often need to be reminded in this negative World that God Is Good. There are many True Believers that face all kinds of difficult situations that they cannot understand. These situations can be painful and confusing. It is at times like that we need to turn to God and pour out our hearts to Him rather than turn away from Him. The Truth remains that God is Good.

Call Out To The Lord!

‘Call Out To The Lord.’

a)       Jonah 2:2.; Psalm 3:4; 120:1. In our distress and He will answer us.

b)       Lamentations 3:55. From the depths of the pit.

c)       Psalm 118:5. He will answer us and set us free.

d)       Lamentations 3:56. He will hear our plea that He will not close His ears to our cry for help.

(This QT encourages me to Call Out To The Lord)

‘God Comes Near To Us.’

a)       Lamentations 3:57. When we call to Him and He tells us not to fear.

b)       James 4:8. When we draw near to Him with pure lives.

c)       Joshua 1:9. Then receive the Message from the Lord.

(Through this Second one I am so grateful that God Comes Near To Me)

Chris.

God comes near to us! What a Blessed Revelation and Promise for us from His Word. We have a living God Who actually cares about our lives. All of us face some difficult times in our lives that is a fact because we live in a fallen World. As True Believers we have a great advantage and Blessing because God cares for us and comes near to us. Let us never forget to thank Him for this fact. 

Keep Being Tied Together!

‘Keep Being Tied Together.’

Colossians 3:13-14.

a)   Put up with each other.

b)   Forgive anyone who does us wrong.

c)   Just as Christ has forgiven us.

d)   Love is more important than anything else.

e)   Love is what ties everything completely together.

(This QT urges me to Keep Being Tied Together with the people to whom I am committed in the Body Of Christ)

‘Wonderful Lord.’

Psalm 31:19-20.

a)   The Lord is Wonderful.

b)   While everyone watches.

c)   The Lord stores up Blessings for everyone who Loves Him and Trusts Him.

d)   The Lord is the Shelter from the harmful plots against those people who Love Him and Trust Him.

e)   The Lord is their protection from vicious gossip.

(Through this Second one I more and more love my Wonderful Lord)

Chris.

Love is what ties everything completely together. It is so easy to get on and do the Will of God when we are tied together with love. Love is so powerful and meaningful for our lives. Love is a choice as well as an emotion. When we love each other in a Biblical way amazing things can happen and amazing progress can be made.