Keep The Lamps Burning!

'Keep The Lamps Burning.'
Leviticus 24:1-2. 
a)  This was the Word of the Lord to Moses. 
b)  Command the people of Israel. 
c)  To bring you pure oil from crushed olives. 
d)  The oil is for the lamps.
e)  That the lamps may never go out.
(This QT encourages me to Keep The Lamps Burning, in other words, Go On Being Filled With The Holy Spirit)
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'Great Blessings For The Faithful Follower Of The Lord.'
Psalm 16:10-11.
a)  The Lord will not abandon our life in the grave. 
b)  The Lord will not let His Faithful Follower see the pit.
c)  The Lord teaches us the Way of Life. 
d)  In the Lord's Presence is total celebration.
e)  Beautiful things are always in the Lord's Right Hand.
(This Second one shows me that there are Great Blessings For The Faithful Follower Of The Lord)
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Chris.
The Lord never wanted the lamps to go out. The lamps were to be kept burning continually. These lamps, burning in God's House, were a type of the Holy Spirit filled True Believer of the New Testament. The Lord wants us to be filled with pure oil and for our lights to burn brightly. This pure oil can only burn purely when it is in pure vessels. A part of our calling as True Believers is to be pure.

Abraham - Spiritual Father!

'Abraham - Spiritual Father.'
Romans 4:11-12.
a)  Abraham received the sign of circumcision.
b)  As a Seal of the Righteousness that he had by Faith. 
c)  While he was still uncircumcised. 
d)  The purpose was to make him the father of all who Believe without being circumcised. 
e)  So that Righteousness would be counted to them as well.
f)  Abraham's circumcision made him the father of the circumcised who are not merely circumcised but also walk in the footsteps of the Faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. 
(This QT reveals to me Abraham - Spiritual Father)
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'The Story of Passover.'
Exodus 12:13. 
a)  The blood on your doorposts.
b)  Will serve as a sign.
c)  Marking the houses where you are staying. 
d)  When I (the Lord) see the blood, I will pass over you.
e)  This plague of death will not touch you. 
f)  When I strike the land of Egypt. 
(This Second one gives me understanding of The Story Of Passover)
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Chris. 
Abraham had the Righteousness that was by Faith. Here is the pattern for us. Our Righteousness does not come because we belong to a certain religion. It does not come because we are baptised, or even that we attend Church. Our Righteousness is by Faith, especially Faith in what Christ has attained for us on the Cross and by His Resurrection. 

An Angel Of The Lord!

'An Angel Of The Lord.'
a)  Luke 1:11. Appeared to Zacharias.
b)  Genesis 16:7-11. Appeared to Hagar. 
c)  Genesis 22:11 & 15. Called to Abraham.
d)  Exodus 3:2. Appeared to Moses. 
e)  Numbers 22:22-35. Stood in the way of Balaam. 
f)  Judges 2:1-4. Keeps covenants.
g)  Judges 5:23. Gave instructions to curse.  
h)  Judges 6:11-12. Appeared to and affirmed Gideon.
i)  Judges 6:21-22. Created fire. 
j)  Judges 13:3. Was the bringer of Good News. 
k)  Judges 13:20. Ascended to Heaven in flames. 
l)  1 Kings 19:7. Came with compassion to Elijah.
m)  2 Kings 19:35. Killed many Assyrians. 
n)  1 Chronicles 21:30. David was afraid of this Angel.
o)  Psalm 34:7. Encamps around all those people who Fear the Lord and delivers them. 
p)  Matthew 1:20. Appeared to Joseph in a dream. 
q)  Acts 5:19. Can open prison doors. 
r)  Acts 8:26. Spoke to Philip.
(This QT gives me much assurance about the existence of An Angel Of The Lord)
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'What God Does Not Do.'
Lamentations 3:33. 
a)  God does not enjoy:-
b)  Hurting people. 
c)  Causing people sorrow. 
(This Second one clearly teaches me What God Does Not Do)
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Chris.
The Angel of the Lord keeps Covenants. There are many scholars, (and I agree with these esteemed people) who say that The Angel of The Lord was an Old Testament manifestation of Jesus Christ. If we read our Bibles and compare the Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament and our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospels, we find many similarities. 

God's Festivals Are Important!

'God's Festivals Are Important.'
Leviticus 23:44.
a)  Moses gave the People of Israel these instructions. 
b)  Moses declared this to the people.
c)  Regarding the Annual Festivals and Appointed Feasts of the Lord. 
(This QT reminds me that God's Festivals Are Important)
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'The Fear Of God Preserves Life.'
Exodus 1:17. 
a)  Because the midwives feared God. 
b)  They refused to obey the king's orders. 
c)  They let the male children live. 
(This Second one teaches me that The Fear Of God Preserves Life)
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Chris.
God's Festivals, today known in various terms are important. Moses, the man of God, called God's People to remember the festivals. In our days the Christian Festivals are Important. Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, and others that some Believers keep, all have meaning and need to be remembered. 

The Fruit Of Maturity!

'The Fruit Of Maturity.'
Philippians 3:16.
a)  If we are mature. 
b)  We have the mind to "press on" with our life of Faith. 
c)  If we are thinking incorrectly.
d)  God will reveal this to us. 
(This QT reveals to me The Fruit Of Maturity)
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'The Goal To Aim For.'
Matthew 5:48.
a)  Jesus said that we should be perfect.
b)  Just as our Father in Heaven is perfect. 
c)  Leviticus 11:44. For I am the Lord your God, you shall therefore consecrate yourselves; and you shall be Holy, for I Am Holy.
d)  Leviticus 19:2. Give the following instructions to the entire Community of Israel. You must be Holy because I, the Lord your God, am Holy. 
(This Second one teaches me The Goal To Aim For)
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Chris.
The Word of God is the True Believer's foremost form of revelation from God. This Word of God is intended to reveal to us the things that God wants us to know... including His Will. Some people make the mistake of being 'hyper-spiritual' about the Will of God, seeking some special 'revelation' or 'voice' from God. That is a mistake, revelations and voices may possibly give us some confirmation but the foremost revelation is the Word of God.

A Prayerful Congregation!

'A Prayerful Congregation.'
Luke 1:10. 
a)  Whilst Priest Zechariah was in the Holy Place praying. 
b)  The crowd of people outside.
c)  Prayed during the hour when incense was burned and offered. 
(This QT reveals A Prayerful Congregation)
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'God's Instruction To The Angels.'
Hebrews 1:6. 
a)  When God was about to send His First Born Son into the World. 
b)  God said that all of God's Angels.
c)  Must Worship His First Born Son.
(This Second one teaches me about God's Instruction To The Angels)
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Chris. 
We can see how God instructed the Angels. They were generally submissive to Him and did some amazing things and had some amazing experiences. We know that Satan (Lucifer) was formerly a Worshipping Angel but God cast him out of Heaven because of his pride and rebellion. We should learn from this and be obedient to God and humble before God, obeying His instructions and not be in pride and and rebellion.

The Future Generations Need To Know!

'The Future Generations Need To Know.'
Leviticus 23:43. 
a)  The future generations of Israelis needed to know that their Forefathers lived in tents. 
b)  This happened when the Lord brought them out of the land of Egypt. 
c)  The Lord was the Lord their God.
(Through this QT I know that The Future Generations Need To Know)
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'There Is No Controversy.'
1 Timothy 3:16. 
a)  Without controversy.
b)  Great is the Mystery of Godliness.
c)  The secret of our Godly Worship is great. 
d)  God was manifest in the flesh. 
e)  God was Justified in the Spirit. 
f)  God was vindicated by the Spirit's might. 
g)  God was seen of Angels. 
h)  God was manifest to the Nations. 
i)  God was Believed on in the World. 
j)  God was received up into Glory. 
k)  God now reigns in Heaven. 
(To this Second one There Is No Controversy)
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Chris. 
There is no controversy about Jesus Christ for those people who believe in Him according to the teachings of the Bible - the Word of God. The controversies come when people read the Word of God but they do not know God personally for themselves. These people argue about the Word of God rather than simply believing it. 

A Time For Urgent Prayer!

'A Time For Urgent Prayer.'
Psalm 38:19-21. 
a)  Psalm 38:19. My enemies are vigorous. 
b)  Psalm 38:19. My enemies are powerful. 
c)  Psalm 38:19. Many people hate me for no reason.
d)  Psalm 38:20. Those who repay evil for good. 
e)  Psalm 38:20. Attack me for pursuing good. 
f)  Psalm 38:21. Lord, do not abandon me. 
g)  Psalm 38:21. My God, be not far from me. 
(This QT reveals A Time For Urgent Prayer)
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'Knowing The Grace Of Our Lord Jesus Christ.'
2 Corinthians 8:9. 
a)  For you know the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
b)  Though He was rich. 
c)  For our sake He became poor. 
d)  So that through His poverty.
e)  We might become rich. 
(This Second One teaches me more about Knowing The Grace Of Our Lord Jesus Christ)
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Chris. 
So often, enemies want to render us defeated and useless. They attack us for pursuing good. Their desires towards us are bad. They may be spiritual enemies or human enemies, both kind of enemy are 'bad news' for us. At those times when we are aware of enemies and some kind of spiritual struggle, we can spray specifically to our Lord God, I am sure that He will help us. 

Chosen By Lot!

'Chosen By Lot.'
Luke 1:9. 
a)  According to the custom of the priesthood.
b)  Zechariah was chosen by lot. 
c)  To enter the Temple of the Lord.
d)  To burn incense. 
(This QT reveals to me that Zechariah was Chosen By Lot)
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'No One Has Ever Seen God.'
John 1:18. 
a)  No one has ever seen God. 
b)  The Only Begotten Son.
c)  Who is at the Father's side. 
d)  He has made God (the Father) known. 
(This Second one reminds me that No One Has Ever Seen God)
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Chris. 
We should understand that God's Ways are different to the ways of people. Zechariah went into the Temple of the Lord being Chosen By Lot to do it. It was not "his turn", there was no rota, this was God's Way, being Chosen By Lot. Many times we have struggles in the Church when we try to do things our way, instead of God's Way. 

Come Out And Celebrate!

'Come Out And Celebrate.'
Leviticus 23:42. 
a)  For the week of the Festival of Tabernacles. 
b)  The Lord's People moved out of their homes. 
c)  They dwelt in tents.
d)  Every native born Israeli person was to do this.
(This QT teaches me the situation at the Festival of Tabernacles: Come Out And Celebrate)
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'The Divinity Of Jesus Christ.'
Philippians 2:6. 
a)  Christ, being in the Form of God. 
b)  Christ shared equality with God. 
c)  Christ thought it not robbery to be equal with God.
(This Second one reminds me of The Divinity Of Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
The Jewish People, although they lived under the strict Law of God, were able to enjoy and to celebrate His Presence. The Festival of Tabernacles was something that they obviously enjoyed. As God's New Testament People, we should also be able to enjoy His Presence in a meaningful and Holy way. The Church caught up in the fringes of religious normality seems to be a sombre place, with the only relief being cups of tea rather than celebrating joyfully the Presence of the Lord. 

They Are Unfriendly!

'They Are Unfriendly.'
Psalm 35:20.
a)  They do not speak in friendly ways.
b)  They do not speak Peace. 
c)  They contrive deceitful schemes.
d)  They devise clever lies against the people of the land. 
e)  They are against those people who live peacefully in the land. 
(This QT warns me that They Are Unfriendly)
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'A Picture Of Christ With The Father.'
Proverbs 8:30. 
a)  I was a Skilled Craftsman beside Him.
b)  I was His Delight every day. 
c)  I was always rejoicing before Him, continually rejoicing in His Presence. 
(This Second one is A Picture Of Christ With The Father)
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Chris.
They are against those people who live peacefully in the land. Wherever in the whole World where we may live, we will always discover people like this. This is a problem that we first must deal with in our own feelings before we try anything else. Peaceful people who are living peacefully need to hold their hearts in such circumstances. 

A Simple Holy Man!

'A Simple Holy Man.'
Luke 1:8. 
a)  Zechariah was serving as a Priest before God. 
b)  He was doing his work in the Temple. 
c)  He was taking his turn in the Daily Service. 
(This QT reveals to me Zechariah - A Simple Holy Man)
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'Amazing Grace.'
2 Corinthians 8:9. 
a)  For you know the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
b)  That, though He was rich. 
c)  Yet, for our sakes, He became poor. 
d)  That we,
e)  Through His poverty. 
f)  Might become rich. 
(This Second reveals more of God's Amazing Grace)
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Chris.
'Amazing Grace' is one of the most popular songs that is sung in the Churches today. It is a real 'old favourite'. This Grace centers upon our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One Who is responsible for our Salvation. He is the One Who gave His Life for us on the Cross, paying the price for the punishment of our sins. He is the One Who rose again to give us Eternal Life. Truly we are recipients of Amazing Grace. 

A Lovely Harvest Festival!

'A Lovely Harvest Festival.'
Leviticus 23:41.
a)  It is celebrated as a Festival to the Lord.
b)  It lasts for seven days.
c)  It could not be changed.
d)  It had to be celebrated in the Seventh Month. 
(This QT reveals A Lovely Harvest Festival)
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'The Restoration Of Christ's Glory.'
John 17:5. 
a)  A part of Christ's recorded Prayer. 
b)  The 'John 17' Prayer.
c)  'Now Father,'
d)  'Glorify Me in Your Presence.'
e)  'With that (same) Glory that I had with You.'
f)  'Before the World existed.'
(This Second one reveals the Prayer for The Restoration Of Christ's Glory)
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Chris. 
All of the God - ordained events in the Church are meant to be Glorifying to Him. They are not for us first, they are for Him first. If they are for us, then they become secularized eventually. The Church building is not the place for secular events or activity, it is supposed to be 'Holy Ground'.

Beware Of The Smiters!

'Beware Of The Smiters.'
Psalm 35:15.
a)  In my adversity the smiters rejoiced. 
b)  They gathered themselves together,
c)  Against the Psalmist David. 
d)  David did not know it.
e)  The smiters tore at him and did not cease. 
(This QT reminds me to Beware Of The Smiters)
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'A Key To Water Baptism.'
Acts 8:37.
a)  Philip spoke to the Ethiopian eunuch.
b)  Philip told him that if he Believed in the Lord with all his heart. 
c)  He could be Baptized. 
d)  The Ethiopian Eunuch answered Philip.
e)  He said that he believed that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
f)  He was then Baptized in water. 
(This Second one teaches me A Key To Water Baptism)
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Chris. 
The smiters tore at David and did not cease. These smiters were irrational and terrible people, their big desire was to wound and destroy innocent people, especially people who did not follow their form of religion. The smiters were also jealous of David. Smiters were not just around in the days of the Old Testament, there are still smiters around in various forms and places today. They are jealous and destructive people who do not care whom they hurt.

They Seemed To Be Lovely People!

'They Seemed To Be Lovely People.'
Luke 1:5-7. 
a)  Luke 1:5. In the days of King Herod of Judea.
b)  Luke 1:5. There was a Priest named Zechariah of the Division of Abijah. 
c)  Luke 1:5. His wife was an ancestor of Aaron and her name was Elizabeth. 
d)  Luke 1:6. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous before God. 
e)  Luke 1:6. They walked blamelessly in all the Commandments and Statutes of the Lord. 
f)  Luke 1:7. They had no child because Elizabeth was barren. 
g)  Luke 1:7. Both were advanced in years. 
(This QT reveals to me that They Seemed To Be Lovely People)
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'An Immediate Transformation.'
Acts 9:20.
a)  This was the 'transformed Paul'!
b)  He proclaimed Jesus in the Synagogues. 
c)  He was preaching Jesus.
d)  He said that Jesus was the Son of God. 
(This Second one reveals the 'transformed Paul' - An Immediate Transformation)
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Chris. 
Zechariah and Elizabeth set a very good example to modern day True Believers - they walked blamelessly in all the Commandments and Statutes of the Lord. The Church today needs to be filled with people who walk blamelessly. Status is not as important as lifestyle and testimony. People who walk blamelessly influence others to do the same!

Celebrating The Harvest!

'Celebrating The Harvest.'
Leviticus 23:40. 
a)  On the first day of this Celebration.
b)  Take:-
1-The boughs of goodly trees.
2-The branches of palm trees.
3-The boughs of thick trees. 
4-The boughs of leafy trees. 
5-Willows of the brook.
c)  Then Rejoice before the Lord your God for seven days.
(This QT Teaches me how God taught His People to be Celebrating The Harvest)
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'Apollos - A Man Whom God Used.'
Acts 18:28. 
a)  He mightily convinced the Jews.
b)  Publicly. 
c)  Showing by the Scriptures.
d)  That Jesus was Christ. 
(This Second one reveals to me Apollos - A Man Whom God Used)
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Chris.
The boughs of thick trees! It was not always physically easy to keep the Celebrations of the Lord. A part of this Harvest Festival was to take the boughs of thick trees and wave them before the Lord. The other trees to be used were much lighter and easier to wave around, yet they also managed to wave the boughs of thick trees too. 

Concerning Brothers And Neighbours!

'Concerning Brothers And Neighbours.'
Leviticus 19:17. 
a)  We are not to secretly hate them in our heart. 
b)  We are to reason with them frankly. 
c)  Matthew 18:15. We are not to leave matters unresolved. 
d)  We tell them openly what they have done wrong.
(This QT helps me Concerning Brothers And Neighbours {NOT Authority Figures})
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'Intelligent And Confident Witness.'
Acts 9:22. 
a)  Paul became stronger and stronger as a witness of Christ. 
b)  He confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus. 
c)  He proved that Jesus was the Christ. 
d)  No one could argue with him. 
(This Second one teaches me the necessity for Intelligent And Confident Witness for Christ)
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Chris.
We need to know the practical relevance of God's Word in our lives. Here, in this QT, we are not dealing with authority figures, we are dealing with Brothers and Neighbours. Our heart attitude towards our Brothers and Neighbours needs to be in freedom. Hatred for Brothers and Neighbours needs to be resolved in our hearts first, then our heart attitudes can be right and our lives will not be troubled by them. As True Believers we should never be motivated by guilt, but be led by the Holy Spirit. 

Dr. Luke's Clarification!

'Dr. Luke's Clarification.'

Luke 1:4.

a)  So it may be known;

b)  The exact Truth. 

c)  So that you may know the certainty.

d)  About the things you have been taught.

(This QT reminds me about Dr. Luke's Clarification)

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'In The Beginning.'

John 1:1. 

a)  In the beginning was The Word. 

b)  The Word was with God.

c)  The Word was fully God.

(This Second one Teaches me about In The Beginning)

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Chris.

Dr. Luke's Gospel was written for our clarification. He wanted the Truth about Jesus and His Times of walking on the Earth to be known. We Believe that the Bible is exact Truth, it is the Word of God, and we should read it and teach it as such. When we understand the Word of God, then our Faith can grow. 

A Real Harvest Festival!

'A Real Harvest Festival'

Leviticus 23:39. 

a)  It is the Lord's Festival. 

b)  It is a celebration. 

c)  After the crops are gathered in.

d)  There must be complete rest on day one and day eight.

(This QT Teaches me about A Real Harvest Festival)

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'The Ever Living Christ.'

Revelation 1:18. 

a)  Jesus Christ is the Living One. 

b)  He was dead. 

c)  Now He is alive forever and ever.

d)  He holds the keys over Death and The World of the Dead.

(Through this Second one I find The Ever Living Christ)

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Chris. 

Harvest Festival was really important in the times of the Bible, even until today. It was and is a time of celebration, when those responsible for the harvest, their relatives and those people who were going to benefit from the Harvest, gave grateful thanks to God. This is not just a secular celebration for farmers, it is for all of us. It is an occasion to give thanks to God.

Original Hostility!

'Original Hostility.'
Genesis 3:15.
a)  Was made by God.
b)  Was between Satan and humanity. 
c)  Was between Satan's offspring and humanity's offspring. 
d)  Humanity bruises Satan's head.
e)  Satan bruises humanities' heel.
(This QT teaches me about Original Hostility - that between mankind and Satan)
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'Our Eternal Mighty God.'
Revelation 1:8. 
a)  He is the Alpha and Omega.
b)  He says of Himself - the "I Am."
c)  He is the Lord God. 
d)  He is the One Who:-
1-Was.
2-Is.
3-Is to come. 
e)  He is the Almighty.
(This Second one encourages my faith: Our Eternal Mighty God)
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Chris.
From the beginnings of Eternity, God has been in control. We cannot understand some of the things that He has done, or that He has allowed mankind to do, but we can be sure today that God is in control. He still blesses every kind of pure obedience and He still ultimately punishes unresolved disobedience. I am so glad that God is in control.