Christ Died!

‘Christ Died.’
a) Romans 14:9. To be Lord of all people – living and dead.
b) Romans 5:6. For the ungodly people.
c) Romans 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:10. For us.
d) Romans 14:15. For our brother or sister in Christ.
e) 1 Corinthians 8:11. For the weak Believer.
f) 1 Corinthians 15:3. For our sins according to the Scriptures.
g) 2 Corinthians 15:4. For all people.
h) Hebrews 9:15. To set us free from the penalty of sins which we have committed.
i) Hebrews 9:28. Once for all time.
(This QT causes me to muse upon the fact that Christ Died)
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‘Elijah The Prophet.’
1 Kings 17:1.
a) He was an ordinary man.
b) He was not afraid to speak to whom the Lord wanted him to speak.
c) He knew the Living God.
d) He had Faith to stand before God.
e) He had the Word from the Lord to speak.
(This Second one greatly encourages me, Elijah The Prophet)
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Chris.
We should not be yoked together with ungodly people in some special relationship or business together relationship. This is clearly taught in the Word of God. Rather, we should be reaching out to ungodly people with demonstrations of God’s Love coming from our hearts and not just our actions.

The Godly And The Wicked People!

‘The Godly And The Wicked People.’
Proverbs 10:6-7.
a) Godly people are showered with Blessings.
b) Wicked people have hidden violent intentions.
c) Godly people create happy memories.
d) Wicked people have a name that will rot away.
(This QT teaches me very clearly about The Godly And The Wicked People)
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‘God Knew Hannah.’
1 Samuel 1 1-27.
a) 1 Samuel 1:1. Her husband was a Believer in God.
b) 1 Samuel 1:2. Hannah was in the culturally and emotionally difficult position of being one of two wives but bearing no children.
c) 1 Samuel 1:3. Elkanah, her husband, was a Worshipper of God.
d) 1 Samuel 1:4-5. Elkanah blessed his wives and children on the Day of Sacrifice. This must have caused more pain to Hannah because she had no children.
e) 1 Samuel 1:6-7. Peninah, the other wife would taunt Hannah because she had no children.
f) 1 Samuel 1:8. Elkanah could not understand Hannah’s pain. Even her own husband could not understand her.
g) 1 Samuel 1:9-16. Even her desperate prayer was misunderstood by the priest.
h) 1 Samuel 1:17-18. Eventually she was understood and Blessed.
i) 1 Samuel 1:19-20. God answered her Prayer.
j) 1 Samuel 1:21-22. She became a good mother. (In the Blessing the other wife faded out of the picture)
k) 1 Samuel 1:24-27. Hannah became a Worshipper of God through all that she went through. (The end result was sweetness not bitterness)
(This Second one reminds me that God Knew Hannah and that He knows us all too)
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Chris.
Hannah’s situation became more desperate when even her own prayer was misunderstood by Eli the priest. One of the most potentially painful episodes is when we have misunderstandings with spiritual authorities. This can leave us in fear and spiritually orphaned. All of us who have any position of spiritual authority should be open to the revision of our opinions – especially presumptive ones. This can cause the healing and Blessing of God’s people.

Coming Into God’s Presence As A Church!

‘Coming Into God’s Presence As A Church.’
Psalm 95:1-7.
a) Psalm 95:1. Singing and making a joyful noise to Him.
b) Psalm 95:2. Coming with Thanksgiving and making a joyful noise to Him.
c) Psalm 95:3. Appreciating His Greatness.
d) Psalm 95:4-6. Bowing down and Worshipping Him as our Creator.
e) Psalm 95:7. Realising that He is our Shepherd.
f) Psalm 95:7. Wanting to hear Him speak to us.
(This QT reminds me of the way to be Coming Into God’s Presence As A Church)
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‘The Foundation Of Participation In Church.’
Hebrews 10:19-25.
a) Hebrews 10:19. Boldness to enter the Holiest Place because of the Blood of Jesus. (Freedom from guilt and shame)
b) Hebrews 10:20. By the Way of the New Covenant and not the letter of the Law. This way is Consecrated for us by Jesus Christ.
c) Hebrews 10:21. Having Jesus as our High Priest. (Pastors and all other leaders are servants and His Royal Priesthood – Jesus is the High Priest of the Church)
d) Hebrews 10:22. Draw near with a true heart in full Assurance of Faith.
e) Hebrews 10:22. Having our hearts washed from an evil conscience.
f) Hebrews 10:22. Being clean from our physical sins.
g) Hebrews 10:23. Holding fast to our profession of Faith without wavering and trusting in the Faithfulness of God.
h) Hebrews 10:24. Considering other people by encouraging them and encouraging them to join in with their abilities – doing good works.
i) Hebrews 10:25. Being consistent in gathering fellowship.
j) Hebrews 10:25. Exhorting one another positively in the Light of the Lord’s Second Coming.
(This Second one clearly shows me The Foundation Of Participation In Church)
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Chris.
If we are truly going to desire and enjoy God we need to be free from our physical sins. If we are going to serve God in a way that is acceptable to Him we need to be free from our physical sins. If we are going to be a source of Blessing to other people in the Church we need to be free from our physical sins. If we are meaningfully going to take Holy Communion and stay healthy we need to be free from our physical sins.

Be Biblically Sensible Not Legalistic!

‘Be Biblically Sensible Not Legalistic.’
Romans 14:6-8.
a) Romans 14:6. Doing it for the Lord with a pure motive:-
1- Thinking one day is more important than other days.
2- Eating all kinds of food.
3- Refusing to eat some foods.
b) Romans 14:7. We do not live or die for ourselves.
c) Romans 14:8. We are doing it for the Lord:-
1- Living.
2- Dying.
3- Belonging to Him.
(This QT urges me to Be Biblically Sensible Not Legalistic)
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‘Praise Leaders’
1 Chronicles 16:4-7.
a) 1 Chronicles 16:4. Are appointed in the Church and do not appoint themselves.
b) 1 Chronicles 16:4. Serve in the Presence of the Lord.
c) 1 Chronicles 16:4. They lead:-
1- Worship.
2- Thanksgiving.
3- Praise.
d) 1 Chronicles 16:5. Have a leader who leads them.
e) 1 Chronicles 16:6. Are consistent in conduct and availability in the Presence of God.
f) 1 Chronicles 16:7. Should be limited to only Praise Ministry in the Church whilst they are responsible for that Ministry.
(This Second one stimulates me to pray for Biblical Praise Leaders)
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Chris.
We are living for and to the Lord if we are True Believers. This has to be the highest motive in our lives, everything else becomes second. If this priority is missing then many problems will be evidenced unnecessarily in our lives, families, churches and businesses. Let us maintain living for the Lord as our top priority.

Harvest Time!

‘Harvest Time.’
a) Proverbs 10:5. Is not a time to sleep.
b) Genesis 8:22. Shall not cease while the Earth remains.
c) Genesis 47:24; 2 Samuel 9:10. Is a time of provision for family and government.
d) Leviticus 19:9; 23:10 & 22, Deuteronomy 24:19. Should be a time of generosity.
e) Leviticus 25:5. Should follow the Sabbatical principle.
f) Ruth 2:21-23. Is a time for building relationships.
g) 1 Samuel 8:12. Is the work of appointed harvesters.
h) 1 Samuel 12:7; Isaiah 18:5; Jeremiah 5:17. Can be destroyed by the Lord.
i) 2 Chronicles 32:28. Storehouses are needed.
j) Psalm 107:37; Joel 3:13. The hard worker can have a fruitful one.
k) Proverbs 20:4. Is a time of begging for the lazy person.
l) Isaiah 9:3. Should be a time of Joy.
m) Jeremiah 8:20. Passes by.
n) Hosea 6:11. Is appointed by the Lord.
o) Matthew 9:37-38; John 4:35. The harvest is plentiful.
p) Matthew 13:30; Revelation 14:15. Is a time of eternal separation.
(Through this QT I am reminded that it is Harvest Time)
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‘Carrying The Presence Of The Lord In Christian Ministry.’
1 Chronicles 15:2-4.
a) 1 Chronicles 15:2. Only the Priests whom the Lord has chosen can serve in this way. (The Priesthood of True Believers)
b) 1 Chronicles 15:2. There is no retirement.
c) 1 Chronicles 15:3. Christian ministry should begin at the Place of Worship.
d) 1 Chronicles 15:4. There should be a clear leadership structure amongst Christian ministers.
(This Second one teaches me more about Carrying The Presence Of The Lord In Christian Ministry)
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Chris.
True Believers are God’s Royal Priesthood according to the Scriptures, so we should live and serve as such. God’s calling is never taken back. We need to follow His Calling in a very real and clear way. The Church, not Mission or Mission field, is the place where training for Ministry should begin. Certain people may be called to Seminary or to Mission but it all begins in the Church. Leadership structure that is clearly established by God is important amongst those people who are God’s Royal Priesthood, then everything can be done orderly and well.

Ziba - A Cunning Servant!

‘Ziba – A Cunning Servant.’
a) 2 Samuel 9:2. Was a servant of Saul’s family.
b) 2 Samuel 9:3. Told the Truth to David, but saw it also as a chance to better himself.
c) 2 Samuel 9:4. Directed David to Mephibosheth.
d) 2 Samuel 9:9-11. He was given a new position, having to serve Mephibosheth’s family. This obviously gave thoughts to Ziba of deceiving Mephibosheth, taking advantage of him because he was a handicapped man.
e) 2 Samuel 16:1-4. Ziba lies to David about Mephibosheth and corrupts David with gifts.
f) 2 Samuel 19:17. Came with his men to welcome back King David. Ziba was already enjoying his ill gotten gains.
g) 2 Samuel 19:26-30. David finds out the True story of Mephibosheth and immediately divides what he originally gave to Ziba. He could not take all away from Ziba because Ziba had deceived David into giving the land to him with the Lord’s Blessing. Ziba kept half and Mephibosheth had half.
(This QT causes me to pray for Christian businesspeople, men and women, that they will live honest lives before God and not be cunning like Ziba)
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‘Come Out Of Hiding.’
a) 1 Samuel 26:3; 10:22-23; 22:4. David came out eventually, in God’s time and way, and became the King of God’s People.
b) Deuteronomy 7:20; 2 Chronicles 22:9. Enemies of the Lord and be exterminated.
c) Deuteronomy 33:27; Joshua 8:13-19; 1 Samuel 14:11 & 22. And destroy your enemies. Do not be afraid.
d) Joshua 8:7; Habakkuk 3:14; Judges 7:19-22. The Lord our God will help you.
e) 1 Samuel 23:23. Some people have many places of hiding.
f) Psalm 32:7. And Praise the Lord.
g) Proverbs 26:23. Hateful thoughts and go away.
h) Song of Solomon 2:14. And begin a good relationship that leads to marriage.
i) Jeremiah 36:19. When it is safe to do so.
(Through this Second one I want to encourage God’s People to come out of hiding)
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Chris.
The Lord our God is always ready to help us as we step out in His Will. There is a necessity for us all to be confident about God’s Will for our lives. As we put God first and endeavour to do His Will we can really be assured of His Help and Strength.

Be Convinced!

‘Be Convinced.’
a) Romans 14:5. Of our conscience and Faith.
b) Luke 16:31; Acts 28:24. In the reality of the Gospel only by hearing the Word of God.
c) Luke 20:6. That real men of God are men of God.
d) Acts 26:9. In the right way and not the wrong way.
e) Romans 4:21; 2 Timothy 1:12. That God is able to do what He has promised.
f) Philippians 1:25. Of the Will of God.
(This QT reminds me to Be Convinced)
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‘Mephibosheth.’
a) 2 Samuel 4:4. Had a serious childhood accident that crippled him for life.
b) 2 Samuel 9:1-7 & 10-11. Was shown great kindness by King David.
c) 2 Samuel 9:12. He had his own family.
d) 2 Samuel 16:1-4. Was betrayed by Ziba and misunderstood by King David.
e) 2 Samuel 19:24-30. Sought reconciliation with King David after Ziba broke their relationship. (Sometimes a manipulative third party can break our relationship with another person, especially if we are some distance away from that person)
f) 2 Samuel 21:7. Was spared by King David because of the Lord’s Word.
(I learn many things through this Second one, Mephibosheth)
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Chris.
God is able to do what He has promised. We need to trust the Promises God gives to us rather than the prophecies God gives to us. God’s Promises are found in His infallible Word. Prophecies are given by fallible human beings and are open to judgment. We are Biblically exhorted to test and judge prophecies.

Lazy People!

‘Lazy People.’
a) Proverbs 10:4. Soon get poor.
b) Proverbs 10:26. Irritate their employers.
c) Proverbs 12:27. Do not even cook the game they catch.
d) Proverbs 13:4. Want much but get little.
e) Proverbs 19:15; 6:9-11. Sleep soundly but they get hungry.
f) Proverbs 19:24; 26:15. Take food with their hand but do not even put it in their mouth.
g) Proverbs 26:16. Are often proud.
(This QT reminds me not to be in fellowship with Lazy People)
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‘Pathway To Failure.’
2 Samuel 11:1-4.
a) 2 Samuel 11:1. Solo independence.
b) 2 Samuel 11:2. Lustful eyes.
c) 2 Samuel 11:3. Making enquiries into a possible sin situation.
d) 2 Samuel 11:4. Failure of will and entry into temptation.
(This Second one shows me a Pathway To Failure)
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Chris.
Lazy people cannot look after themselves properly when they have to or need to. They generally sit around doing nothing or doing meaningless things to “pass the time”. Lazy people need to be disciples of the Lord Jesus and trained in the proper way how to live a meaningful life.

Nathan!

‘Nathan.’
(The name in Hebrew means “giver”)
a) 2 Samuel 12:1. Was sent by the Lord.
b) 2 Samuel 7:2. Was a godly prophet.
c) 2 Samuel 7:3. Spoke his word as well as the Lord’s Word.
d) 2 Samuel 7:4. Was sensitive to the Lord.
e) 2 Samuel 7:17; 1 Kings 1:24. Was not afraid of the king and brought God’s Word to him.
f) 2 Samuel 12:1-5. Also spoke God’s Word in parables when appropriate.
g) 2 Samuel 12:7. Was confrontational when he needed to be.
h) 2 Samuel 12:13. Heard confession and ministered the Lord’s forgiveness.
i) 2 Samuel 12:15. Had a home to call his own.
j) 2 Samuel 12:25. Gave babies the name from the Lord.
k) 1 Kings 1:8. He stood for what was correct.
l) 1 Kings 1:11. Was wise in policy.
m) 1 Kings 1:23. Was a respectful person.
n) 1 Kings 1:34. Was a king maker.
o) 1 Chronicles 17:1. Was trustworthy.
(This QT inspires me and instructs me through the prophet Nathan)
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‘Created In Our Mother’s Womb.’
Psalm 139:13-16.
a) Psalm 139:13. The Lord made all the delicate inner parts of our bodies and knit u together.
b) Psalm 139:14. We should give thanks to the Lord for Creating us.
c) Psalm 139:14. We know that we are so wonderfully complex. God’s Work is marvellous.
d) Psalm 139:15. God watched over us as we were being woven together.
e) Psalm 139:16. God saw us before we were born.
f) Psalm 139:16. In the Lord’s Book every day of my life is already recorded and every moment laid out – even before I was born.
(This Second one gives me an awareness of how awesome God is I was Created In My Mother’s Womb)
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Chris.
In God’s unique way He has made us so wonderfully complex and yet He wants our lives to be simple, humble and pure. Sometimes we go through experiences in our lives that are complicated and make us feel difficulty, God is still there and He Knows all things. This is why we can trust Him to restore all things in our lives.

Who Are We?

‘Who Are We?’
a) Romans 14:4. To judge another person’s servant.
b) Romans 9:20. To answer back to God.
c) James 4:12. To judge our neighbour.
(Through this QT, Who Are We? God helps me to keep a correct attitude)
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‘The Lord Be With You.’
a) 1 Samuel 20:13. In lasting Faithfulness.
b) Exodus 10:10. Spoken as an unintentional blessing and prophecy.
c) Ruth 2:4. As a greeting from the master to his workers.
d) 1 Samuel 17:37. In your battle against the giant.
e) 1 Chronicles 22:11 & 16. And give you success in God’s Work.
f) 2 Thessalonians 3:16. As a Church.
(This Second one teaches me the great significance of the Blessing: The Lord Be With You)
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Chris.
We should mind our own business if we are True Believers. “Minding our own business” is a Biblical Phrase that Paul instructs the Church with. Some Believers do not mind their own business and become gossips and interferers in other people’s lives. God speaks strongly against such behaviour. The Church has lost its power and effectiveness greatly today because it is blown by the wind of compromise.

Things The Lord Will Not Do!

‘Things The Lord Will Not Do.’
a) Proverbs 10:3. Allow the Righteous People to hunger.
b) Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 5:11. The LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
c) Numbers 14:43. Be with us if we turn back from following Him.
d) Numbers 27:17. Allow the congregation to be like sheep who have no Shepherd.
e) 1 Samuel 8:18; Psalm 66:18. Answer our Prayer if we are in sin.
f) 1 Samuel 12:22; Psalm 94:14. Abandon His People.
g) Psalm 37:33. Leave the Righteous People in the hand of the wicked.
h) Psalm 40:11. Withhold His Compassion from us.
i) Jeremiah 23:20; 30:24. Turn back His anger until He has performed and carried out the purposes of His Heart.
j) Lamentations 3:31. Reject forever.
k) Romans 4:8. Take into account the sin of the person who is Blessed (with Salvation).
(I am encouraged through this QT, Things The Lord Will Not Do)
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‘Building A Real Friendship.’
1 Samuel 18:1-4.
a) 1 Samuel 18:1. Begins with receiving a right impression.
b) 1 Samuel 18:1. Friendship is a bond.
c) 1 Samuel 18:1. Friendship means commitment.
d) 1 Samuel 18:1. Friendship means that you speak up for your friend.
e) 1 Samuel 18:2. Friendship opens families’ doors. (It should never be a secretive thing)
f) 1 Samuel 18:3. Friendship is a covenant relationship.
g) 1 Samuel 18:4. Within friendship – not trying to make friends – is the giving of kindness and gifts.
(This Second one teaches me about Building A Real Friendship)
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Chris.
Friendship is a bond, not a legally binding one, but one in which we can be proven as a reliable and consistent friend. In friendship the bond must work both ways. Many people today are lonely because of broken friendships. Friendships often break because we do not understand the meaning of Friendship and so really we do not fulfil what the term “friend” really means.

Go Out!

‘Go Out.’
a) 1 Samuel 17:34-35. And rescue the sheep from imminent danger.
b) Ruth 1:21. In obedience to God and trust Him for the future – we do not know the Plans He has for us but we are to trust Him.
c) Nehemiah 2:13. And discreetly see what has to be done.
d) Job 29:7. And take our place of Authority. Firstly spiritually and then with any other responsibility we may have been given.
e) Ezekiel 12:7. In doing what God wants us to do that His Word may be fulfilled.
(This QT encourages me to Go Out when God wants me to)
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‘Signs Of Weakness.’
1 Samuel 14:47-52.
a) 1 Samuel 14:47. He fought and he punished his enemies in his own strength.
b) 1 Samuel 14:48. He was acting valiantly without the Lord’s direction.
c) 1 Samuel 14:49. Most of his children (after Jonathan) had names given out of pride. Ishvi means you are like me!
d) 1 Samuel 14:50-51. There was nothing about God – only about his family and army.
e) 1 Samuel 14:52. He built his army in a fleshly way.
(In this Second one we find Saul’s Signs Of Weakness, in the next chapter things really go wrong. When there are Signs Of Weakness we need to stop and come to God)
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Chris.
Simple obedience to God is not first for our benefit, rather it is for His Glory. It should be a normal thing for us, as True Believers, to obey God. When God wants us to do something it is always first for His Glory and then for any other purpose. Let us be a people who give simple obedience to God.

Do Not Look Down On Them!

‘Do Not Look Down On Them.’
Romans 14:1-3.
a) Romans 14:1. Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.
b) Romans 14:2. One man's faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables.
c) Romans 14:3. The person who eats everything must not look down on the person who does not eat everything.
d) Romans 14:3. The person who does not eat everything must not condemn the person who does eat everything, for God has accepted that person.
(This QT reminds me very clearly Do Not Look Down On Them)
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‘The Spirit Of The Lord.’
a) 1 Samuel 16:13; Judges 3:10; 6:34. Came upon David in Power.
b) 1 Samuel 16:14. Departed from Saul.
c) Judges 13:25. Began to stir Samson.
d) 2 Samuel 23:2. Spoke though me.
e) 1 Kings 18:12. May carry you.
f) 2 Kings 2:16; Acts 8:39. Picks him up and sets him down.
g) Isaiah 11:2. Rests on Him.
h) Isaiah 63:14. Gives rest.
i) Ezekiel 37:1. Brought me out.
j) Micah 3:8. Fills with Power.
k) 2 Corinthians 3:17. Manifests freedom.
(This Second one causes me to value immensely The Spirit Of The Lord)
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Chris.
I hope that for the rest of my life on this Earth I can experience the Leading of the Holy Spirit in His gentle and positive way in my life. I want to be carried along by the Holy Spirit and experience His necessary promptings in my life. To be led by the Holy Spirit is the portion of all God’s Children.

The Power Of Righteousness!

‘The Power Of Righteousness.’
a) Proverbs 10:2; 11:4. It delivers from death.
b) Isaiah 45:8. It pours down from the skies and springs up from the Earth.
c) Isaiah 51:1. Is to be followed after.
d) Daniel 9:7. It belongs to the Lord.
e) Proverbs 13:6. It is keeping Power.
f) 1 John 3:7; Jeremiah 33:15. Is to be executed.
g) Matthew 5:6. It imparts Blessing.
h) Psalm 71:2. It is able to deliver.
i) Ezekiel 3:20. Is not to be turned from.
j) Proverbs 16:8. It leads us a better way.
k) Psalm 112:3. Endures forever.
l) Psalm 72:2; 35:24. Works in Judgment.
m) Isaiah 32:1. Helps a ruler to reign.
n) Proverbs 8:8. Can affect the way we speak.
o) Isaiah 61:3. Makes us like trees which Glorify God.
p) Psalm 85:10. Works together with Peace.
(Through this QT I appreciate The Power Of Righteousness)
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‘We Believe On.’
a) John 1:12. Jesus Christ as the Way to Salvation.
b) Acts 16:31. Jesus Christ as the One Who can keep our family safe.
c) Acts 19:4. People should Believe on Jesus Christ.
d) Acts 22:19. The Lord, we may get persecuted.
e) 1 Timothy 1:16. Jesus Christ as the One Who gives Eternal Life.
f) 1 John 3:23. We are commanded to Believe on the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and to Love each other.
(Through this Second one I affirm that I Believe On the Lord Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
To Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ is the right and good thing to do. Only He can take away human guilt through forgiveness of our sins. Only He can give Salvation to a lost World. Only He can give Assurance of Eternal Life. Let us do as the Scripture exhorts us to and Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Supplier!

‘The Supplier.’
2 Corinthians 9:10.
a) Supplies seed to the sower.
b) Supplies bread for the hungry.
c) Supplies and multiplies our seed for sowing.
d) Increases the fruit of our Righteousness.
(Through this QT I thank God for the Lord The Supplier)
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‘Christ The Lord Unto Us.’
a) Luke 2:11. Was born humanly as a baby in Bethlehem.
b) Luke 1:69. Is sent a Mighty Saviour.
c) Isaiah 9:6. A Child is born and a Son is given:-
1- The Government will rest on His Shoulders.
2- He is Wonderful Counsellor.
3- He is Mighty God.
4- He is Everlasting Father.
5- He is Prince of Peace.
d) Matthew 1:21. Will save His People from their sins.
e) Galatians 4:4. Came at the right time.
f) Galatians 4:5. Came to buy Freedom for us and to adopt us as His Own children.
g) 2 Timothy 1:9-10. Came:-
1- To save us.
2- To enable us to live a Holy life.
3- To show the Love and Kindness of God to us.
4- To break the power of death for us.
5- To show us the Way to Everlasting Life through the Good News.
h) Titus 3:4-7. To:-
1-3:4. Show to us the Kindness and Love of God.
2-3:5. Save us because of His Mercy.
3-3:5. Wash away our sins.
4-3:5. Give us New Life through the Holy Spirit.
5-3:6. Generously pour out the Holy Spirit on us.
6-3:7. Declare us not guilty because of His Kindness.
7-3:7. Give us confidence of Eternal Life.
i) 1 John 4:14. To give us His Testimony.
(Through this Second one I am so grateful to God that Christ The Lord Unto Us is given)
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Chris.
Apostle Paul was never a “one man band Minister”. He was always considering, training and encouraging his fellow leaders and the future leaders. Part of the ministry of Senior Pastors and leaders today must surely be doing the same thing. Let us learn from the ministry style of Apostle Paul as well as his written Teachings.

Living In The Light!

‘Living In The Light.’
Romans 13:11-14.
a) Romans 13:11. Because we know the critical period in which we are living.
b) Romans 13:11. We need to rouse ourselves from spiritual sleep.
c) Romans 13:11. Our Salvation is nearer to us now than when we first became True Believers.
d) Romans 13:12. The night is far advanced, and day is about to dawn.
e) Romans 13:12. We need to lay aside the deeds of darkness and clothe ourselves with the armour of Light.
f) Romans 13:13. We need to live properly as in the day.
g) Romans 13:13. As True Believers we should not indulge ourselves in:-
1- Revelry.
2- Drunkenness.
3- Lust.
4- Debauchery.
5- Quarrelling.
6- Jealousy.
h) Romans 13:14. We are to put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for gratifying our earthly cravings.
(This QT urges me to be Living In The Light)
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‘How Can This?’
(God makes all things possible)
a) Luke 1:34. How can this be? Mary’s question to the Angel when she heard about her becoming the mother of Jesus Christ, because she had no husband.
b) 1 Samuel 10:27. The men of unbelief questioned Samuel’s ability and anointing as God’s Prophet. How can this man deliver us?
c) Luke 4:22. The people who knew Him humanly doubted Jesus. How can this be? They only thought of Him as a carpenter’s son and not God’s Son.
d) John 3:8-9. How can this be? Nicodemus was questioning Jesus about being spiritually reborn by the Holy Spirit.
e) John 6:52. The people could not understand the Teaching of Jesus. How can this man give us His Body to eat?
f) Acts 2:7. When the early disciples began to speak fluently in the languages of other Nations glorifying God the people asked: How can this be? Because all those disciples were from Galilee, simple everyday folk.
(Through this Second one, How Can This? My Faith in the Lord is strengthened)
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Chris.
There are some people today who only think of Jesus as a good man who lived a long time ago. Some people regard Him only as a hero because of His Death on the Cross. There are some people who respect Him as a prophet, yet others who acknowledge Him as one of many gods. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and He is God the Son and we can fully put our trust in Him.

Gladness!

‘Gladness.’
a) Proverbs 10:1. Comes to a father’s heart when his son is wise.
b) Numbers 10:10. Can be celebrated.
c) Deuteronomy 28:47; Psalm 100:2. Should be the motive for serving the Lord our God.
d) 1 Chronicles 16:27; Psalm 4:7; 21:6. The Lord is the source of it.
e) 1 Chronicles 29:22; 2 Chronicles 30:21. Before the Lord it can be great.
f) 2 Chronicles 29:30; Isaiah 65:14. Sing Praises with it.
g) 2 Chronicles 30:23. Holy days can be observed with it.
h) Nehemiah 12:27. Dedication services should be held with it.
i) Esther 8:16-17. Comes with honour.
j) Esther 9:17-18. Comes when celebrating Victory.
k) Esther 9:22; Jeremiah 31:13. The Lord can turn our sorrow into it.
l) Psalm 40:16; 70:4. Comes as we search for the Lord.
m) Psalm 45:15. We can be led forth with it.
n) Psalm 51:8. We can hear it.
o) Psalm 65:12. The hills can be girded with it.
p) Psalm 68:3. Righteous people Rejoice with it.
q) Psalm 97:11. Belongs to the upright in heart.
r) Psalm 106:5; Isaiah 9:3. Can be national.
s) Proverbs 10:28. Is the Hope of Righteous people.
t) Ecclesiastes 5:20. In our heart keeps us occupied.
u) Isaiah 29:19. The Lord can even give it to the afflicted people.
v) Isaiah 35:10; 51:11. Belongs to the people Ransomed by the Lord.
w) Isaiah 65:18. God’s People are created for it.
x) Joel 1:16; Acts 2:46. Should be in the House of God.
y) Hebrews 1:9. The Lord Jesus was Anointed with it.
(Through this QT I thank God for Gladness)
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‘The Birth Of Jesus Christ.’
Matthew 1:18-25.
a) Matthew 1:18. Is clearly described in the Holy Bible.
b) Matthew 1:18. Mary was engaged to Joseph and they had had no sexual relationship.
c) Matthew 1:18. Mary was with Child by the Holy Spirit.
d) Matthew 1:19. Joseph was a just and religious man, he thought that the best thing to do was to hide Mary secretly because he did not want her to be disgraced.
e) Matthew 1:20. The Angel of the Lord intervened and told Joseph not to be afraid and that Mary WAS with Child by the Holy Spirit.
f) Matthew 1:21. Mary would bring forth a Son and they were to name Him Jesus – He would Save His People from their sins.
g) Matthew 1:22-23. This was the perfect fulfilment of the Prophecy of Isaiah.
h) Matthew 1:24-25. Joseph married Mary but they had no sexual relationship at first.
i) Matthew 1:25. Then Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, afterwards she and Joseph had children together.
(Through this Second one I understand clearly The Birth Of Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
Preparation for marriage is a very important time when virtues need to be exercised and trust built, ready for the marriage relationship. It is a time, especially in the case of True Believers, for having good relationship with God as a priority and good communication between each other.

Characteristics Of Jesus!

‘Characteristics Of Jesus.’
Isaiah 11:1-5.
a) Isaiah 11:1. A Life giving Branch.
b) Isaiah 11:2. Filled with the Holy Spirit, giving Him:-
1- Wisdom.
2- Understanding.
3- Counsel.
4- Might.
5- Knowledge.
6- The Fear of the Lord.
c) Isaiah 11:3. Quick understanding in the Fear of the Lord.
d) Isaiah 11:3. He does not judge by what His eyes see.
e) Isaiah 11:3. He does not make any decision by what His ears hear.
f) Isaiah 11:4. He Judges the poor people with Righteousness.
g) Isaiah 11:4. He decides with fairness for the afflicted people of the Earth.
h) Isaiah 11:4. He will strike the Earth with the rod of His Mouth and with the Breath of His lips He will slay the wicked.
i) Isaiah 11:5. His Character is Righteousness and Faithfulness.
(Through this QT I find the Characteristics Of Jesus)
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‘Sincerity.’
a) 2 Corinthians 8:8. Of Love.
b) Joshua 24:14. In serving the Lord.
c) Isaiah 33:15. In speech.
d) Acts 2:46; Ephesians 6:5; Colossians 3:22. Of heart.
e) 1 Corinthians 5:7-8. Of the Church.
f) 2 Corinthians 1:12. That is godly in our Ministry.
g) 2 Corinthians 2:17. In speaking the Word of God.
(This Second one show me the importance of Sincerity)
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Chris.
The Holy Spirit will give us all the Might we need for what we need that Might for. True Believers should not be people who give up. We need to live with and in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will equip us to do God’s Will.

The Amazing Power Of Love!

‘The Amazing Power Of Love.’
Romans 13:8-10.
a) Romans 13:8. To be free to love other people we should not be in debt.
b) Romans 13:9. If we truly love our neighbour:-
1- We do not commit adultery.
2- We do not kill.
3- We do not steal.
4- We do not lie.
5- We do not covet.
c) Romans 13:10. Love never works any evil.
d) Romans 13:10. Love is the fulfilling of God’s Law.
(Through this QT I find The Amazing Power Of Love)
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‘Who Is Jesus?’
Isaiah 9:6-7.
a) He was born after human fashion.
b) He is God’s Gift, God so loved us that He sent His Son.
c) He is the ultimate Ruler, the Government is on His shoulders.
d) His Name is called Wonderful.
e) His Name is called Counsellor.
f) His Name is Mighty God.
g) His Name is Eternal Father.
h) His Name is Prince of Peace.
i) There will be no end to the increase of His Government, He governs through the Church.
j) He establishes Peace. God does not start wars, he ends them.
k) He sits on David’s throne, Reigning over the Kingdom of God.
l) He establishes and upholds the Kingdom of God with Justice and Righteousness.
m) He acts with the zeal of the Lord of Hosts.
(This QT helps to answer my question: Who Is Jesus)
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Chris.
Love is the fulfilling of the Law. This teaches us that God really intended the Law for His People’s good and benefit.
Love is the fulfilling of God’s Law. Let us take time to read the Law of God, understand it and understand God’s Motive in it.

Do Not Listen To Her!

‘Do Not Listen To Her.’
Proverbs 9:13-18.
a) Proverbs 9:13. To the foolish woman who is:-
1- Clamorous.
2- Stupid.
3- Knowing nothing.
b) Proverbs 9:14. She sits at the door of her house, it is in the idol worshipping part of the city, the high place. The True Believer should not be casually in that vicinity.
c) Proverbs 9:15. She calls and tempts passers by.
d) Proverbs 9:16. The simple person is sometimes duped by her.
e) Proverbs 9:16-17. She calls out to the person who is void of understanding and calls them to come and enjoy sin.
f) Proverbs 9:18. Her house is a place of death and hell.
(This QT gives me a message to all vulnerable people:- Do Not Listen To Her)
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‘Our God Is.’
a) Isaiah 7:14. Immanuel.
b) 1 John 4:16. Love.
c) Psalm 16:10. The Holy One.
d) Revelation 1:8. The Alpha and Omega.
e) Exodus 6:3. God Almighty.
f) John 1:3. Creator of the World.
g) Jeremiah 32:17 & 27. All Powerful.
h) 1 John 3:20. All knowing.
i) Psalm 139:1 & 13. Ever present.
j) Numbers 23:19. Unchangeable.
k) Hebrews 10:16. A Covenant making God.
l) Isaiah 9:6. The Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.
m) Hebrews 2:10. The Author of Salvation.
n) Romans 13:1. Full of Power.
o) Isaiah 63:1. Mighty to Save.
p) Isaiah 54:5. Our Maker.
q) John 14:6. The:-
1- Way.
2- Truth.
3- Life.
r) Revelation 17:14. King of kings and Lord of lords.
s) Revelation 5:6. The Lamb of God.
t) John 8:12. The Light of the World.
u) Hebrews 13:8. The same:-
1- Yesterday.
2- Today.
3- Forever.
v) 2 Corinthians 6:16. Dwelling in us.
w) Revelation 19:11. Faithful and True.
x) Acts 10:34. No respecter of persons.
y) Hebrews 12:2. The Author and Finisher of our Faith.
z) Hebrews 13:5. Never leaving us or forsaking us.
(Through this Second one I ponder in amazement on how amazing Our God Is)
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Chris.
Jesus is the Way. He is not a way to God but the Way to God. We can only come to God through Jesus Christ and in His Name – there is no other way to God. It is important to value our personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.