When God's People Committed Abomination!

'When God's People Committed Abomination.'
Jeremiah 8:12. 
a)  They were not ashamed. 
b)  They never blushed. 
c)  They will fall among the fallen. 
d)  They shall be brought down.
e)  When the Lord punishes them. 
(This QT teaches me about the time When God's People Committed Abomination)
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'The Martyrs In Glory.'
Revelation 6:9-11.
a)  Revelation 6:9. They had been slain for the Word of God.
b)  Revelation 6:9. They had been slain for the witness they had borne. 
c)  Revelation 6:10. They cried out with a loud voice:
1-Oh Sovereign Lord. 
2-Holy and True.
3-How long before You will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the Earth?
d)  Revelation 6:11. They were each given a white robe.
e)  Revelation 6:11. They were told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete. 
f)  Revelation 6:11. These were killed in the same way in which the original martyrs had been killed. 
(This Second one makes me thankful, in several ways, for The Martyrs In Glory)
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Chris.
In Jeremiah's days, when God's People committed abomination they were not ashamed. They obviously should have been ashamed, but their hearts had become too hardened. This was not only a problem in Jeremiah's days but it has also become a problem in our days as well. Some pastors are afraid of preaching and teaching about compromise for fear of losing some of their congregation.

Especially For Peter!

'Especially For Peter.'
John 21:18. 
a)  Jesus was specifically speaking to Peter. 
b)  "When you were young."
c)  "You were able to do as you liked."
d)  "You dressed yourself."
e)  "You went wherever you wanted to go."
f)  "When you are old."
g)  "You will stretch out your hands."
h)  "Others will dress you."
i)  "Others will take you where you don't want to go."
(This QT considers Jesus'Words Especially For Peter)
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'God And His Children.'
Hebrews 12:23. 
a)  You have come to the Assembly of God's first-born children.
b)  Their names are written in Heaven. 
c)  You have come to God Himself. 
d)  He is the Judge over all things. 
e)  You have come to the spirits of the Righteous Ones in Heaven. 
f)  Who have now been made perfect. 
(Through this Second one I am sincerely thankful for God and His Children)
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Chris.
When you are old! Jesus spoke these words to Peter and He started by speaking about Peter's old age times. It was obvious that God had a plan for Peter to live a long life and God knew that Peter was going to be physically weak in his old age. Truly, I know when I read this that God knows, and cares about, our lives until the end, when we go to Heaven if we are True Believers.

Complete!

'Complete.'
Colossians 2:10.
a)  We are complete.
b)  Through our union with Christ. 
c)  He is the Head. 
d)  Of all principalities and powers. 
(This QT gives me the Assurance of being Complete in Christ)
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'Safe At The School.'
Acts 19:10. 
a)  In Ephesus Apostle Paul taught safely for at least two years.
b)  Many Jews and Greeks.
c)  Who dwelt in Asia Province. 
d)  Heard the Word of the Lord Jesus. (The Message about the Lord)
(This Second one reminds me that Apostle Paul was Safe At The School to continue his Teaching Ministry)
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Chris. 
There are three important words in Colossians 2:10: complete; union; the Head. This Scripture helps us to understand that we are complete in Christ. It describes our being in Christ as a union, we are united to and with our Head. It gives tremendous assurance - Christ is the Head of all principalities and powers. Yes, we are complete in Christ.

But There Is No Peace!

'There Is No Peace.'
Jeremiah 8:11. 
a)  They have healed the wound of My People lightly.
b)  Saying: "Peace, Peace."
c)  When there is no peace. 
(Through this QT I can tell when There Is No Peace)
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'The Dead Will Live.'
John 5:25. 
a)  The Lord speaks this Truth. 
b)  The hour is coming.
c)  This is the hour. 
d)  When the dead people.
e)  Will hear the Voice of the Son of God. 
f)  Those who hear.
g)  Will live. 
(This Second one reminds me of the Lord's Promise: The Dead Will Live)
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Chris. 
The dead people will live! Every person needs to know this and understand it. Our life now, on this Earth is not the only existence that we have. As Believers in Jesus Christ we have the Promise of Eternal Life. This means that, after our existence now, on this present Earth, there is still a life to live in Eternity. We will only know and understand all that this means when we get to Eternity, but we can be assured of an Eternity together with the Lord if we know now the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour.

Don't Be Hurt!

'Don't Be Hurt.'
John 21:17. 
a)  This was the third time that Jesus asked Simon Peter about his Love for Him. 
b)  Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him three times. 
c)  Peter replied to Jesus: "Lord, You know all things. You know that I love you. 
d)  Jesus simply told Peter to feed His (the Lord's) sheep. 
(This QT encourages me to encourage others: Don't Be Hurt)
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'Process For Harvest.'
Psalm 126:6. 
a)  Those who go out weeping. 
b)  Carrying seed to sow. 
c)  Will return with songs of Joy. 
d)  Carrying sheaves with them. 
(This Second one teaches me a part of the Process For Harvest)
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Chris. 
This is a very simple, and yet truly wonderful statement that any person may make to the Lord: "I love You"! This is how it should be for every True Believer. Being a real Christian means that we have a love relationship with the Lord. 

Affliction!

'Affliction.'
a)  Job 10:15. May drown us. 
b)  Job 36:8. May bind us. 
c)  Job 36:21. Should not make us turn to evil. 
d)  Psalm 25:18. We can pray to the Lord about it. 
e)  Psalm 31:7. The Lord sees it. 
f)  Psalm 31:10. May cause our strength to fail. 
g)  Psalm 107:17. May come as a result of our iniquity. 
h)  Psalm 107:41. God can lift us out of it. 
i)  Psalm 119:92. May cause people to perish. 
j)  Isaiah 48:10. There is a furnace of it. 
k)  Lamentation 3:33. God does not willingly bring it on anyone. 
l)  Romans 12:12. We should be patient in it. 
(Through this QT I know that the Lord understands my Affliction)
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'Persevering.'
a)  Luke 8:15. Makes us fruitful.
b)  Romans 12:12. In tribulation. 
c)  Hebrews 6:15. Can cause us to inherit the Promise. 
(This Second one teaches me about Persevering)
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Chris. 
Affliction may cause our strength to fail. When we see another person suffering from affliction we should have compassion on them. This is, and should be our first and major response. We are not to judge them or to "play God" to them, rather we need to accept them as they are, love them and pray for them. 

Greedy People Are Frauds!

'Greedy People Are Frauds.'
Jeremiah 8:10. 
a)  God will give their wives to other people. 
b)  God will give their farms to strangers. 
c)  From the least to the greatest their lives are ruled by greed. 
d)  Even God's Prophets and Priests are like that. 
e)  Everyone deals falsely. 
(This QT reminds me that Greedy People Are Frauds)
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'Glory To God.'
Romans 11:36. 
a)  For of Him (God),
b)  And through Him.
c)  And to Him.
d)  Are all things.
e)  To Whom be Glory forever. Amen.
(This Second one has me proclaim: Glory To God)
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Chris. 
Amongst greedy people everyone deals falsely. A greedy person cannot be trusted because their greed makes them damage other people. In the situation that Jeremiah was writing about he even included the Lord's Prophets and Priests. Greedy people spoil the Body of Christ. Greedy people will also be lonely because they cannot have meaningful and trusting relationships.

The Lord's Sheep!

'The Lord's Sheep!'
a)  John 21: 16. Need to be fed.
b)  Isaiah 49:9. The Lord calls them "My Sheep".
c)  Ezekiel 34:5. Get scattered when they have no shepherd.
d)  Ezekiel 34:11-12. The Lord searches for and finds His Sheep.
e)  Ezekiel 34:15. The Lord will tend His Sheep and give them a place to lie down.
f)  John 10:27. The Lord's Sheep listen to His Voice.
g)  John 21:17. Need to be fed.
(This QT reminds me that the Lord's Sheep listen to His Voice)
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'The Lord's Tangible Blessing.'
Genesis 24:35.
a)  The Lord's tangible Blessing is great.
b)  The Lord's tangible Blessing can make a person wealthy.
c)  In this case, the Lord's tangible Blessing included:-
1-Wealth.
2-Sheep.
3-Goats.
4-Cattle.
5-Silver.
6-Gold.
7-Male servants.
8-Female servants.
9-Camels.
10-Donkeys.
(This Second one reveals to me The Lord's Tangible Blessing)
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Chris.
The Lord will tend His Sheep and give them a place to lie down. We learn so much about Bible-times shepherds simply by reading the Bible. We frequently confess positively that "the Lord is our Shepherd", this means that we are His sheep. We need to trust the Good Shepherd and His caring for our lives. The Lord being our Shepherd is most important, His "under-shepherds" are important but not nearly as important as the Lord Himself!

Jesus Knows My Thoughts!

'Jesus Knows My Thoughts.'
Matthew 9:4. 
a)  Jesus knew their thoughts.
b)  Jesus knows our thoughts too. (Matthew 12:25: Knowing their thoughts, Jesus told them; every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and no city or house divided against itself shall stand. John 2:24-25: Jesus, however, would not entrust Himself to them, since He knew them all and because He did not need anyone to testify to testify about man; for He Himself knew what was in man)
c)  Jesus knows when we think evil in our hearts.
(This QT reminds me that Jesus Knows My Thoughts)
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'Our Life Giving God.'
John 5:21. 
a)  The Father raises the dead. 
b)  The Father gives them Life. (Deuteronomy 32:39: See now that I alone am He; there is no God but Me. I bring death and I give Life; I wound and I heal. No-one can rescue anyone from My Hand. Romans 4:17: Abraham believed in God Who gives Life to the dead)
c)   The Son also.
d)  Gives Life. John 6:33: For the Bread of God is the One Who comes down from Heaven and gives Life to the World.
e)  To anyone He wants to. (Romans 8:11: And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, then He who raised Christ from the dead will also bring your mortal bodies to life through His Spirit who lives in you)
(This Second one gives me Joy: Our Life Giving God)
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Chris. 
Division always brings destruction. Something or someone dies after a division because there is a source of Life. This can refer to a marriage, a friendship, a business colleague or a Church. Especially, after a painful division, it is difficult for a Church to heal, it can honestly take generations to heal a painful division that may have only taken thirty minutes to decide and take. 

Are They Wise?

'Are They Wise?'
Jeremiah 8:9.
a)  The "wise" teachers will fail.
b)  Fall into the trap of their own foolishness. 
c)  They have rejected the Word of the Lord. 
d)  Are they so wise after all?
(Through this QT I ask the question: Are They Wise?)
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'The Saviour Of The World.'
1 John 4:14. 
a)  We have seen. 
b)  We testify.
c)  That the Father has sent the Son.
d)  As Saviour of the World. 
(This Second one calls me to exalt The Saviour Of The World)
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Chris. 
Whoever the person is, if they reject the Word of the Lord, I would ask the question: Are They Wise? When the Word of the Lord is rejected it is the beginning of a downward spiral.  The Word of the Lord is so powerful, through it the Lord brings healing, reconciliation, correction and help to many people. We should not reject the Word of the Lord.  

To Be A Shepherd!

 'To Be A Shepherd.'
John 21:15.
a)  To be a Shepherd of God's flock.
b)  Means that:
c)  We love the Lord more than anyone or any thing.
d)  Then we are ready to love the sheep.
(This QT is simple but important: To Be A Shepherd)
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'Having Life.'
John 5:26.
a)  The Father has Life in Himself.
b)  The Father has granted the Son,
c)  Also:
d)  To have Life in Himself.
(This Second one makes me realise that God is Having Life)
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Chris.
To be a Shepherd of God's flock a person needs to be qualified according to God's word. There is no room in God's Kingdom for a hireling shepherd. God's Sheep are very precious to Him, He will select the Shepherds of His sheep carefully. God will allow hireling shepherds to be exposed, then they can be replaced.

God's Will!

'God's Will.'

Ephesians 1:9.

a)  Has been made known to us.

b)  Is a mystery.

c)  Is according to His Purpose.

d)  Has been set forth in Christ.

(Through this QT I understand more about God's Will)

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'Very Important People.'

Psalm 82:6-7.

a)  Asaph was singing and writing about very important people.

b)  He called them "gods".

c)  He called them "sons of the Most High".

d)  He said that, like men, they would die.

e)  He said that any prince, they would fall.

(This Second one calls Very Important People to come to God)

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Chris.

God wants His People to understand His Will part by part. Each time that we understand it means that we are understanding more. Most of us will never understand the whole, but part by part God reveals it to us through His Word and by His Spirit. God never reveals all of His Plans for us as a whole, but always part by part.

It Was Not God's Word!

'It Was Not God's Word!'
Jeremiah 8:8. 
a)  How can God's People say?
b)  We are wise.
c)  For we have the Word of the Lord.
d)  When the Truth is:
e)  That the lying pen of the scribes. 
f)  Has handled it falsely.
(This QT helps me to understand that It Was Not God's Word)
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'A Discerning But Weak Leader.'
Matthew 27:18.
a)  Pilate knew. 
b)  It was motivated by self-interest and envy. 
c)  When they handed Jesus over to them.
d)  They delivered Jesus up as if He was a criminal. 
(This Second one reveals to me A Discerning But Weak Leader)
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Chris.
The lying pen of the scribes in the Old Testament days influenced the people strongly, especially God's People. God's People thought that they had ever-increasing Wisdom as they read what was written by the scribes. The problem was the misplaced trust of these people: They were reading and believing lies. 

They Needed Convincing!

'They Needed Convincing.'
John 21:14.
a)  This was the third time.
b)  That Jesus appeared to His Disciples. 
c)  Since He had been raised from the dead. 
(This Qt makes me realise that They Needed Convincing)
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'Manipulative People.'
John 19:12.
a)  Pilate tried to release Jesus. 
b)  But the Jewish Leaders manipulated him.
c)  They used the name of Caesar. 
(This Second one reveals to me horrible Manipulative People)
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Chris.
This Qt teaches me more about the ways of manipulative people. Sometimes there may be people who are jealous of us. These people use all kinds of words and actions to pull us down and to exalt themselves. When leaders or employers manipulate the people that they are responsible for, it can cause much pain and distress. 

God Says And Does!

'God Says And Does!'
Isaiah 46:10.
a)  God declares the End from the Beginning. 
b)  God declares from ancient times things not yet done. 
c)  God says that His Counsel shall stand. 
d)  God will accomplish all His Purpose. 
(This QT tells me that God Says And Does)
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'What The Jews Wanted.'
John 19:7. 
a)  The Jews answered Pilate and those people in authority with Him. 
b)  "We have a Law regarding Blasphemy."
c)  "According to that Law."
d)  "Jesus ought to die."
e)  "Because He made Himself the Son of God."
(This Second one reminds me of What The Jews Wanted)
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Chris. 
We have a Living God! When we confess that God loves us that is something real and understandable. When we talk about the fact that we are "saved" or "born again" through Jesus Christ this is real, we have assurance that our sins are forgiven through the Cross. When we talk about an Eternity in Heaven, this is the clear promise of Jesus Christ. Truly we have a Living God Who cares about our lives. 

The Just Decrees Of The Lord!

'The Just Decrees Of The Lord.'
Jeremiah 8:7.
a)  The stork in the sky knows her seasons. 
b)  Aware of their migration are:-
1-Turtledove.
2-Swallow.
3-Crane. 
c)  The Lord's people do not know. 
d)  The Requirements and Just Decrees Of The Lord. 
(This QT teaches me the necessity for The Just Decrees Of The Lord)
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'Offended Religious People.'
John 5:17-18.
a)  Jesus responded to the religious Jews. 
b)  My Father is working until now and I am working. 
c)  The Jews tried all the more to kill Jesus.
d)  The 'offences' of Jesus:-
1-Breaking the Sabbath. 
2-Calling God His Own Father.
3-Making Himself equal with God.
(This Second one records the response of Jesus to Offended Religious People)
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Chris.
Ignorance was never an excuse for God's People and this fact remains until today. The Lord expects His People to know His Requirements and Just Decrees. The way in which we are going to learn these is by taking a participating interest in them just as they are in the Word of God. 

The Servant Jesus!

'The Servant Jesus.'
John 21:13. 
a)  Jesus came.
b)  Jesus took the bread. 
c)  Jesus gave it to them. 
d)  Jesus did the same with the fish. 
(This QT reveals another aspect of The Servant Jesus)
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'God Speaks To Us By His Son.'
Hebrews 1:2. 
a)  In these Last Days.
b)  God has spoken to us. 
c)  By His Son.
d)  God has appointed His Son.
e)  Heir of all things. 
f)  Through His Son.
g)  God made the Universe. 
(This Second one teaches me that God Speaks To Us By His Son)
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Chris. 
The Servant Jesus has been sent to us by Father God to give us the example of a True Servant. Just in the Scripture here alone: Jesus came to the Disciples (He took the initiative), Jesus took the bread (not for Himself - but for His Disciples), Jesus gave the bread and the fish to His Disciples (He served them first).

The Lord's Declaration!

'The Lord's Declaration.'
Isaiah 45:23. 
a)  I have sworn by My Own Name. 
b)  I have spoken the Truth. 
c)  I will never go back on My Word.
d)  Every knee will bend to Me. 
e)  Every tongue will confess allegiance to Me.
(This QT teaches me The Lord's Declaration)
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'A Part Of King David's Christlikeness.'
Psalm 89:27. 
a)  I will make Him.
b)  My Firstborn Son.
c)  The mightiest King on Earth.
(This Second one reveals A Part Of King David's Christlikeness)
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Chris. 
Every tongue will confess allegiance to the Lord Jesus. This is a part of Isaiah's Prophecy regarding the Lord Jesus Christ. We live in days when many folk are disappointed in their National Leaders. There is 'rumbling discontent' amongst the people. As True Believers our responsibility firstly is to Pray. To Pray for God's Will to be done in the political arenas of His World. 

Going In The Wrong Direction!

'Going In The Wrong Direction.'
Jeremiah 8:6. 
a)  I listen to their conversations. 
b)  I do not hear a word of truth.
c)  Is anyone sorry for doing wrong?
d)  No man relents of his evil.
e)  No man says: "What have I done?"
f)  Every man turns to his own (sinful) course.
g)  Like a horse plunging headlong into battle. 
(This QT reveals what it's like when people are Going In The Wrong Direction)
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'He Is The One.'
John 1:30.
a)  The Lamb of God is the One that John Baptist was talking about:
b)  A Man is coming after me. 
c)  Who is far greater than I am.
d)  He existed long before me.
(This Second one reminds me that He (Jesus) Is The One)
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Chris. 
No man says: 'What have I done?' It seems that when God's People go in the wrong direction with their lives that they encounter badness even though they are looking for goodness. No matter what it is, if we turn to a sinful course with our lives, we encounter badness and evil. This is not a 'trial of our faith', it is what happens when we choose a sinful course. 

The Lord's Silent Guests!

'The Lord's Silent Guests.'
John 21:12.
a)  The Lord called the Disciples to come and eat breakfast.
b)  None of the Disciples dared to ask Jesus: "Who are You?"
c)  They knew it was the Lord.
(This QT teaches me about The Lord's Silent Guests, they knew it was the Lord)
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'John Testified About Jesus.'
John 1:15. 
a)  John testified about Jesus when he shouted to the crowds.
b)  John said: "This is the One I was talking about."
c)  "When I said Someone is coming after me."
d)  "He is far Greater than I am."
e)  "He existed long before me."
(This Second one shows me when John Testified About Jesus)
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Chris. 
Here is one of the clearest Testimonies regarding the Lord Jesus Christ that is included in the Scriptures. The Testimony is directly concerning the Lord and was spoken (indeed shouted) by John the Baptist. We find from this Testimony that Jesus Christ is the One - He is unique. Jesus Christ is far greater than John the Baptist. We also find that He existed long before John the Baptist was born.