'God is a God of Restoration'

                                

'God Is A God Of Restoration.'

Joel 2:25-29.

a) The Background Situation.

    1-Joel 1:2-4. It was an awful experience.

    2-Joel 1:9. They had nothing to offer at the Temple. 

    For two reasons, the Priests were crying. One was spiritual - the condition for                worship. Two was natural - they were hungry.

    3-Joel 1:14-15; 2:12-17. It was a time for National repentance.

    4-Joel 1:18 & 20. Even the animals and wild animals were suffering.

    5-Joel 1:19. Lord, help us.

    6-Joel 2:1. Sound the alarm.

    7-Joel 2:6. Fear grips the people.

    8-Joel 2:7-11. This was the Lord's army of locusts.

b) The Promise of God.

    1-Joel 2:21-24. God's Love and Goodness for His People.

c) The Restoration.

    1-Joel 2:25. God says I will Restore.

    2-Joel 2:26-27. Never again will God's People be ashamed.

    3-Joel 2:27. Our Immanuel, God with us.

    4-Joel 2:28-29. The Promise of the Holy Spirit.

(This QT give me the confidence that God is a God of Restoration.)

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Chris

Let us pray for our nation to be restored before the Lord. As we come to His presence and trust the Lord's promise, surely He will help the nations to be rebuilt and restored for His purpose and glory through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

(Copied from Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes and Typed by Priscilla)

'Jesus is the Word of God.'

 'Jesus is the Word of God.'

a) John 1:1. The Word in the Beginning. 

b) John 1:14. The Word that; Became Human; Living Here on Earth among Us, is Full of Unfailing Love and Faithfulness, is Glorious.

c) 1 John 1:1. The Word of Life.

d) Revelation 19:13. The Word of GOD.

(This QT reminds me that Jesus is the Word of God from the Beginning)

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'God is in Charge.'

a) Daniel 2:47. He is God of Gods and the Lord of KINGS. 

b) Daniel 4:17. He is the Most High who Rules over the Kingdom of this World. 

c) Psalm 72:11. All Kings will bow before Him. 

d) Psalm 82:1. God presides over the Heaven's Court. (Revelation 19:16.)

e) 1 Timonthy 6:15. He is the only Mighty God, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

f) Revelation 1:5. Jesus Christ is the Commander of all the rulers of the world. 

(The second one assures me that God is in Charge of all things.)

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Chris. 

Jesus Christ is the Word of GOD from the foundation of this world. God made Christ to be the offering for our sins. He Himself comes as the gift of life to us with fullness, grace and truth. Let us hold on to Him and pur our faith in Him, who is the Word of Life. 

(Copied from Reverend Chris Harrison's Bible QT Notes. Typed by Priscilla)

'Good Directions.'

‘Good Directions.’

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

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

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

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

e) Ecclesiastes 10:10. Being directed by Wisdom

f) Isaiah 61:8. The Lord directs our way in truth.

g) Jeremiah 10:23. Good directing does not come from own selfish ways.

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

(This QT shows me the importance of having good directions for and in my life.)

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‘Jealousy Comes’

Genesis 37:4.

a) Through our eyes.

b) Seeing someone else being loved by another person.

c) Creating hatred.

d) Breaking our relationships and fellowship.

(Through this Second one, I can see the havoc created when Jealousy comes.)

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Chris.

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

(selected from Reveerend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes, by Priscilla)

'Call on God We Need to.'

 

'Call On God When We Need To.'

a) Psalm 81:7. In the day of trouble, He will:-

    1-Deliver us.

    2-Answer us.

    3-Prove us.

b) Psalm 50:15. In the day of trouble, He will deliver us, we will Glorify Him.

c) Psalm 91:15. Call upon the Lord. He will:-

    1-Answer us.

    2-Be with us in trouble.

    3-Deliver us.

    4-Honor us.

d) Exodus 17:4-6. He can make water come from the rock.

(Through this QT I realize that I can Call On God When I Need To)

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'Blessed Assurance And Confidence.'

Romans 8:28.

a) We know that all things work together for good.

b) To those people that love God.

c) To those people who are called.

d) According to God's Purpose.

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

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Chris.

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

{Copied from Reverend Chris Harrison's Bible QT Notes, by Priscilla)

'Christ Affirmed By the Father'

  

‘Christ Affirmed by The Father.’

a)    John 5:37. The Father, Who sent Christ, bore witness of Him.

b)    John 10:37. Christ did the works of the Father and the Father was in Him.

c)    John 3:2. Nicodemus understood it.

d)    John 9:32-33. The healed blind man understood it.

e)    Matthew 3:17. At Christ’s baptism.

f)     Matthew 17:1-5. At His Transfiguration.

g)    John 12:27-28. Through answering Christ’s Prayer.

h)    Acts 17:31; 10:40. By raising Christ from the dead.

(In this QT I see Christ Affirmed by The Father)

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‘Real Witnesses Of Jesus Christ.’

a)    John 15:27. Are appointed by Christ.

b)    Acts 1:8. Are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

c)    Acts 5:30-32. Declare that they are His Witnesses.

d)    Acts 13:30-31; 1 John 1:1-2; 2 Peter 1:16. Have experienced Christ.

e)    1 Corinthians 4:19. Minister only in the Will of the Lord.

f)     John 17:20-23; Ephesians 4:1-3. Will be in unity, if they are not, they are not the Witnesses of Jesus Christ.

g)    2 Corinthians 3:18. Have a renewed life that is constantly changing to become more like Jesus.

h)    2 Corinthians 4:6-7. Have treasure in their earthen vessel.

i)      Ephesians 4:17-24. Do not live ungodly lives.

j)      Philippians 2:12-16; Colossians 3:9-17. Live the right kind of life:-

1-  2:12. Obedient.

2-  2:12-13. Letting God work through them.

3-  2:14. Do not grumble or question.

4-  2:15. Are pure and shining lights.

5-  2:16. Will love the Word of God and serve it well.

k)    Romans 12:1-2. Give themselves to the Lord.

l)      1 Peter 2:9-10. Are chosen people.

  (Through this Second one, I want to be a Real Witness Of Jesus Christ)

  Chris.

Obedient. This word often makes hurting people very angry. Most people who are hurt are hurt by injustice or while trying to obey. Some people are hurt by being forced to obey. When God uses this word, it is meant to be a safe and beautiful word; the best way for us is the way of obedience.  

(Copied from Reverend Chris Harrison's Bible QT Notes by Priscilla)

'In the Morning'

 

'In The Morning.'

a) Psalm 88:13. My prayer comes before the Lord.

b) Psalm 5:3. It is the time:-

1-The Lord should hear our voice.

2-We lay our requests before Him.

3-We wait in expectation.

c) Psalm 119:147. We cry to the Lord for help.

d) Mark 1:35. Jesus went off to a solitary place and prayed.

(Through this QT I ponder upon Spiritual Life In The Morning)

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'The Fear Of God.'-2

a) Proverbs 1:7. Is the beginning of Knowledge.

b) Proverbs 2:5. Needs to be understood.

c) Proverbs 3:7; 8:13; 16:6. Helps us to shun evil.

d) Proverbs 9:10; 15:33. Is the beginning of Wisdom.

e) Proverbs 10:27. Adds length to life.

f) Proverbs 19:23. Leads to Life and Contentment.

g) Proverbs 22:4. Together with Humility brings us:-

1-Wealth.

2-Honor.

3-Life.

h) Proverbs 23:17. Be zealous for it.

i) Proverbs 24:21. Keeps us away from rebellious people.

j) Proverbs 28:14. Brings His Blessing.

k) Ecclesiastes 12:13. Is the duty of man.

l) Isaiah 50:10. Means that we will obey the voice of His Servant.

m) Jeremiah 5:22. Is something we should have.

n) Jeremiah 10:7. Because He is King of the Nations.

o) Jeremiah 32:39. Is for our good and our children's.

p) Jeremiah 32:40. Is an inspiration from Him.

q) Matthew 10:28. Jesus taught it.

r) Luke 1:50. Exposes us to His Mercy.

s) Acts 10:35. Brings to us His Acceptance.

t) Acts 13:26. Is linked to the Message of salvation.

u) Colossians 3:22. As employees.

v) Revelation 19:5. Opens the way for us to Praise Him.

w) Hebrews 11:7. Motivates us to obey God.

x) Genesis 22:12. Is seen by God.

y) Exodus 1:17. Saves lives.

z) Exodus 1:21. Is rewarded by a Believing Partner and Marriage from God.

(Through this Second one I realize that there are many Blessings associated with The Fear Of God)

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Chris.

God is King of the Nations. We have the account in the Scriptures of the time that in their sin, pride and jealousy the Children of Israel made their own angry demonstration against God, demanding a human king. This demonstration, like all demonstrations, grieved the Heart of God, yet He gave them their desire, but along with the desire their was leanness to their souls. As True Believers there are two lessons for us. Firstly, avoid demonstrations and secondly, own and confess God as our King.

(Copied from Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Notes, by Priscilla)

'The Blessed People.'

                               

'The Blessed People.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(This QT shows me who are The Blessed People)

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'Have Faith In God.'

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

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

c) Mark 11:24. As we pray.

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

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Chris.

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

(Copied from Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Notes, by Priscilla)

'Waiting.'

 

'Waiting.'

a) Psalm 69:3. For God's Answer at our times of sadness.

b) Psalm 25:5. For God to Guide us in Truth and Teach us.

c) Psalm 33:20. For the Lord, as our Help and Shield.

d) Acts 1:4. For the Father's Promise of the Holy Spirit.

e) Galatians 5:5. Through the Holy Spirit, for the Hope of Righteousness by Faith.

f) 1 Corinthians 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:10. For the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

g) Psalm 27:14. For the Lord, be Courageous and let our heart be strong.

h) Psalm 37:7. Expectantly for the Lord.

i) Psalm 130:6. For the Lord, more than the watchman for the morning.

j) Psalm 40:1; Isaiah 30:18. For the Lord patiently.

k) Lamentations 3:26. Quietly, for Deliverance from the Lord, is good.

l) Psalm 130:5. For the Lord and putting our hope in His Word.

m) Micah 7:7. For the God of my Salvation.

n) Psalm 25:21. For the Lord, being kept by Integrity and Righteousness.

o) Isaiah 33:2. For the Lord and praying for His:-

i) Grace.

ii) Strength.

iii) Salvation.

p) Psalm 25:3. For the Lord and not being disgraced.

q) Isaiah 40:31. For the Lord and renewing our Strength.

r) Isaiah 25:9. For the Lord because He Saves us so that we can be Glad and Rejoice in His Salvation.

s) Isaiah 64:4. For God, Who Acts on our behalf.

t) Luke 12:36. For the Lord, as a returning Master.

(This QT really encourages me about Waiting)

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'Salvation - A Big Heart Issue.'

a) 2 Peter 3:9. God Wants people to receive Salvation.

b) Romans 1:24. God does not want people to reject Him - but some do.

c) Hebrews 3:15. God does not want us to harden our hearts.

(Through this Meditation I pray for various people to come to God and experience Salvation - A Big Heart Issue)

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Chris.

Praying to, and waiting for, the Lord are linked by Faith. We Pray in Faith and Wait by Faith. If we have Faith, we can experience the Grace of God daily in our Walk with Him. If we have Faith, we will receive Strength. If we have Faith, we will reap the benefits of our Salvation both now and throughout Eternity. Let us exercise our Faith to both Pray to and Wait for the Lord.

(Copied from Reverend Chris Harrison's Bible QT notes by Priscilla)