Visions And Revelations Of The Lord!

‘Visions And Revelations Of The Lord.’
2 Corinthians 12:1-6.
a) 2 Corinthians 12:1. They need to be mentioned in a very humble manner.
b) 2 Corinthians 12:2-4. They do happen and may be someone we know has had one.
c) 2 Corinthians 12:5. We can accept and believe another person’s story if it is true. The Truth can be confirmed by the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.
d) 2 Corinthians 12:5-6. It is actually better not to talk about these things publicly. They can be sensationalised and make us proud.
(Through this QT I really am wary of people who boast or write books about Visions And Revelations Of The Lord)
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‘The Shining Of The Eternal Lord.’
Revelation 22:1-5.
a) Revelation 22:1. The River of the Water of Life flows from the Throne of God and of the Lamb.
b) Revelation 22:2. The River of Life produces fruitful and consistent trees for the healing of the Nations.
c) Revelation 22:3-4. There will be no more curse – just God’s Throne and Worship.
d) Revelation 22:5. There will be no more artificial light source – the Lord God will give everyone Light.
e) Revelation 22:5. There will be no more World system political systems. God’s People will rule with Him there.
(This Second one has me enthralled by the thought of The Shining Of The Eternal Lord)
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Chris.
Visions and Revelations of the Lord do happen but I do not believe that they are for public attention. These manifestations are for the benefit of the person who God gives them to. God has given His People His Word, we are to pay attention to His Word. God’s Word equips us for life and Godliness.

A Habitation Of God In The Spirit!

‘A Habitation Of God In The Spirit.’
Ephesians 2:18-22.
a) Ephesians 2:18. As True Believers we have access by one Holy Spirit to the Father.
b) Ephesians 2:19. We are:-
1- No longer strangers and foreigners.
2- Fellow citizens of the saints.
3- Of the Family of God.
c) Ephesians 2:20. Being built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Corner-stone.
d) Ephesians 2:21. We are being joined together to become a Holy Temple in the Lord.
e) Ephesians 2:22. We are being built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
(This QT leads to a Blessed fulfilment, being A Habitation Of God In The Spirit)
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‘Give High Honour To The Lord.’
Psalm 99:5.
a) Exalt the Lord our God.
b) Worship at His Footstool.
c) He is Holy.
(This Second one calls me to Give High Honour To The Lord)
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Chris.
We are of the Family of God. This Family of God is truly an amazing Family. It consists of people from all the Continents of the World. It consists of people from all walks of life. It consists of both rich and poor people. It consists of well educated and illiterate people. What an amazing Family God has!

Even A Child!

‘Even A Child.’
Proverbs 20:11.
a) Makes themselves known by their actions.
b) Is the child pure?
c) Is the child right?
(Through this QT I realise how simple it is to know Even A Child)
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‘Our Function As Chosen People.’
1 Peter 2:9.
a) We are royal Priests.
b) We are a Holy Nation.
c) We are God’s very own possession.
d) We are called to show other people the Goodness of God.
e) We are called out of the darkness into God’s Wonderful Light.
(This Second one reminds me of My Function As A Chosen Person)
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Chris.
Our function as Chosen People is very clearly stated in the Scriptures. The problem is that sometimes we do not think about being Chosen People and we live just like the godless people of the World system. We need to make time for God in our lives and search out the Will of the Lord for us in His Word.

The River Of Life!

‘The River Of Life.’
(An Old Testament Type of the Holy Spirit)
Exekiel 47:3-12.
a) Ezekiel 47:3-5. The water that flowed from God’s Temple was strong and pure. The Bible says that our bodies are the Temples of the Holy Spirit. So whether the individual True Believer or the Church, we need to let the Holy Spirit flow.
b) Ezekiel 47:6-7. This river produces much life.
c) Ezekiel 47:8-9. This river brings freshness.
d) Ezekiel 47:10. This river brings supply.
e) Ezekiel 47:11. This river does not attempt to change swamps.
f) Ezekiel 47:12. This river produces fruit and healing.
(This QT causes me to desire The River Of Life to flow out through me)
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‘Enjoy The Presence Of The Lord In His House.’
Psalm 100:4.
a) Come into His Doors with Joy.
b) Come into His House with Praise.
c) Give Him Honour.
d) Bless His Name.
(This Second one encourages me to Enjoy The Presence Of The Lord In His House)
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Chris.
We really need to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The Bible tells us that we can come to the Lord Jesus and drink. Out of our innermost being will flow rivers of living water. This is the Holy Spirit. How wonderful and lovely if all True Believers were filled with the Holy Spirit and the rivers of living water would be flowing out from their lives.

Jesus Christ Is Truly The Prince Of Peace!

‘Jesus Christ Is Truly The Prince Of Peace.’
Ephesians 2:15-17.
a) Ephesians 2:15. Christ brought Peace to us by ending the system of Law with its Commandments and Regulations.
b) Ephesians 2:15. Christ has made Peace between us all by making one new people from:-
1-Jews.
2-Gentiles.
3-People from all Nations.
c) Ephesians 2:16. We are all together as one Body.
d) Ephesians 2:16. Christ has reconciled us to God by means of His Death on the Cross.
e) Ephesians 2:16. Our hostility towards each other has been put to death at the Cross.
f) Ephesians 2:17. Christ has brought this Good News of Peace for all of us.
(Through this QT I am convinced that Jesus Christ Is Truly The Prince Of Peace)
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‘We Should Overcome The World System.’
1 John 2:15-17.
a) 1 John 2:15. We are not to love the World System or the things that it offers us.
b) 1 John 2:15. When we love the World System we do not have the Love of the Father God in us.
c) 1 John 2:16. The World System is not from Father God. It offers:-
1-A craving for physical pleasure.
2-A craving for something we see.
3-Pride in our achievements and possessions.
d) 1 John 2:17. The World System is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the Will of God abides forever.
(This Second one reminds me that I Should Overcome The World System)
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Chris.
The Book of Ephesians in the Bible clearly teaches both how a True Believer should live and how to become a True Believer. I believe that this is one of the first Bible Books that the New Believer should read. It will help them to understand the Loving and Positive Heart of the Triune God.

Only God Can Make Us Clean!

‘Only God Can Make Us Clean.’
Proverbs 20:9-10.
a) Who Can say:-
1-I have cleansed my heart.
2-I am pure.
3-I am free from sin.
b) Double standards of every kind.
c) The Lord despises them and is disgusted by them.
(Through this QT I understand that Only God Can Make Me Clean)
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‘We All Have Responsibility.’
Colossians 3:18-23.
a) Colossians 3:18. Wives to their husbands.
b) Colossians 3:19. Husbands to their wives.
c) Colossians 3:20. Children to their parents.
d) Colossians 3:21. Fathers to their children.
e) Colossians 3:22-23. Workers and staff for their employers.
(This Second one reminds me that We All Have Responsibility and that includes me too)
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Chris.
God hates double standards of every kind. I am not going to list here a whole list of examples of double standards there is no point in that. We all know what double standards are and we all know what ours are if we have them. Let us repent before the Lord of our double standards and live in a way that pleases Him.

The True Believer’s Real Life!

‘The True Believer’s Real Life.’
Colossians 3:1-3.
a) Colossians 3:1. We have been raised to new Life in Christ.
b) Colossians 3:1. We should set our spiritual sights on the realities of Heaven, where Christ is seated at the Right Hand of God.
c) Colossians 3:2. We need to think more about the things of Heaven and not the things of the Earth.
d) Colossians 3:3. We have died to this Life, now our real life is hidden with Christ in God.
(Through this QT I discover The True Believer’s Real Life)
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‘No Longer Servants To Sin.’
Romans 6:5-6.
a) If we have been made like Christ in His Death, through Baptism.
b) In the same way we will be like Him in His Resurrection.
c) Our old man was put to death on the Cross with Christ, so that the body of sin might be put away.
d) All this has happened so that now we may no longer be servants to sin.
(Through this Second one I know that the True Believers need be No Longer Servants To Sin)
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Chris.
The things of the Earth can often burden us and tempt us. Because of this plain fact we often give our thoughts to the things of the Earth, which are also the things of the World system. It is very plain that God wants to give us victory over these kinds of thoughts. He is Faithful to provide the way out of every temptation.

Walls Broken Down!

‘Walls Broken Down.’
Ephesians 2:14.
a) Christ Himself has brought Peace to us.
b) Christ has united us into one people.
c) Through His Body on the Cross He broke down the walls of hostility that separate us.
(Through this QT I thank God that there are Walls Broken Down)
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‘Choose To Live.’
Romans 8:13.
a) If we go on in the way of the flesh it really is not good for us.
b) Spiritual death will come to us.
c) If by the Holy Spirit we put to death the works of the body and flesh.
d) We will have Life.
(This Second one encourages me to Choose To Live)
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Chris.
Thank God that on the Cross walls of hostility are broken down. This is a very meaningful part of the Message of the Cross that is often neglected in these days of hostility between individuals and between Nations. Walls of hostility can and should be broken down by True Believers. If the Church cannot deal with these walls then every hope for reconciliation is hopeless. Thank God that all is possible because of the Cross.

A Good Ruler!

‘A Good Ruler.’
a) Proverbs 20:8. Rules:-
1-Judging fairly.
2-Weighs all the evidence.
3-Distinguishes the bad from the good.
b) Proverbs 14:35. Rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those servants who disgrace him or her.
c) Proverbs 16:10. Speaks with Wisdom and Judges fairly.
d) Proverbs 16:15. Is a life giver and refreshes his people.
(This QT makes me pray that many Nations will have A Good Ruler)
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‘The Reasons That We All Need Jesus Christ.’
a) Psalm 143:2. No one living is Righteous before God.
b) Jeremiah 17:9. Our hearts are deceitful.
c) Mark 10:18. No one is good except God alone.
d) Romans 3:10-12. No one:-
1-v10. Is Righteous.
2-v11. Is truly Wise.
3-v11. Is Seeking God.
4-v12. Turns to God.
5-v12. Does Good.
e) Romans 5:12. All people have sinned.
f) Romans 5:19. Through Adam’s sin we are all made sinners.
g) Ephesians 2:1. We were dead in trespasses and sins.
h) Ephesians 2:3. We were by nature objects of wrath.
(Through this Second The Reasons That We All Need Jesus Christ are made very clear to me)
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Chris.
Employees should never disgrace their leader or boss. The Bible teaches about the relationship between employer and employee from both sides. Even though the working system and environment were very different in Bible days, the principles are still the same. Employees that disgrace their leader or boss should definitely be made to quit their employment and get another job in another place.

God’s Love And Grace For Us!

‘God’s Love And Grace For Us.’
Isaiah 43:25.
a) God is the ‘I Am’.
b) He takes away our sins.
c) He no longer keeps our evil doings in His Mind.
(This QT teaches me God’s Love And Grace For Us)
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‘Spiritual Speech Therapy And Control.’
James 3:1-12.
a) James 3:1. We should only teach if we are called by God to teach.
b) James 3:2. If we control what we say it means that we can keep every part of our body under control.
c) James 3:3-6. The tongue can be so negatively powerful.
d) James 3:7-8. We need to aim at controlling our tongue.
e) James 3:9-12. We should not be double tongued.
(Through this Second one I find God’s way for Spiritual Speech Therapy And Control)
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Chris.
Spiritual speech therapy and control is a very important part of life for the True Believer. James tells us that if we can control our tongue we can then control everything else. The tongue that is out of control is like a spark that can start a forest fire. Control of speech must be a priority in the life of the True Believer.

Something That We Need To Remember!

‘Something That We Need To Remember.’
Ephesians 2:11-13.
a) Ephesians 2:11. We are the “uncircumcised”. In the history of early Christianity we would have been looked down upon by the original Jewish Believers.
b) Ephesians 2:12. In the past:-
1- We were without Christ.
2- We were not citizens of Israel.
3- We had no part in the agreements that God made with His Jewish People.
4- We had no Hope.
5- We did not know God.
c) Ephesians 3:13. But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away from God are brought near through the Blood of Christ's death.
(Through this QT I find Something That I Need To Remember - something that should keep me humbly before the Cross of Jesus Christ)
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‘When Possible Reconciliation Comes Before Worship.’
Matthew 5:24.
a) This is something to do before we Worship.
b) Go …
c) Be reconciled to that person.
d) Then come….
e) Make our sacrifice of Worship to God.
(Through this Second one I understand When Possible Reconciliation comes before Worship)
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Chris.
We may sometimes be looked down upon by other people. This especially can happen to True Believers. It may be a mild form of persecution or a comparison with the sinful standards of the World system. If we are looked down upon by other people our eventual response should be increased humility in our lives.

Good People!

‘Good People.’
Proverbs 20:5-7.
a) Proverbs 20:5. Are able to express their sound plans and bring them into action.
b) Proverbs 20:6. Are trustworthy.
c) Proverbs 20:7. Live with integrity and Blessed families.
(This QT makes me want to fellowship with Good People)
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‘When Jesus Comes.’
a) Matthew 25:31. He will come in all His Glory with His Angels.
b) 1 Timothy 6:14-15. He will come in God’s Perfect time.
c) Revelation 11:15. He will come to Reign.
d) Revelation 19:16. He will come as King of kings and Lord of lords.
(This Second one teaches me how it will be when When Jesus Comes)
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Chris.
When Jesus Comes! All True Believers have this Hope – the Hope for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. His Coming will certainly be Glorious and in God’s Perfect time. When He Comes all Government systems will be changed and He will come to Reign as King of kings and Lord of lords. Preaching the Gospel is more important than being involved in secular politics.

The Correct Attitude Toward Riches!

‘The Correct Attitude Toward Riches.’
a) James 2:5. Concentrate on Faith and the Kingdom of God.
b) Proverbs 17:5. Whenever we mock the poor people we reproach our Maker – God.
c) Proverbs 11:28. If we trust in them we will fall.
d) Mark 10:25-27. It is not easy for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God.
(This QT reveals to me how God teaches us how to have The Correct Attitude Toward Riches)
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‘Our Part In Making The Church Pure.’
1 Corinthians 5:6-8.
a) 1 Corinthians 5:6. People who are boasting about their immorality knowing that it is wrong are corrupting the entire Church.
b) 1 Corinthians 5:7. These people should be got rid of – removed.
c) 1 Corinthians 5:7. Then the Church can function as it is supposed to with Christ as the Head.
d) 1 Corinthians 5:8. Then we can Celebrate the Lord, free from wickedness and evil, in sincerity and Truth.
(Through this Second one I find My Part In Making The Church Pure.’
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Chris.
Riches! How we handle riches is very important. As God’s People we should be good stewards of what God gives to us. God does not ask other people to be stewards of what God has given to us, that is a fundamentally wrong thing. God has given to us and surely He will guide us in how we steward what He has given.

The Evidence Of Being A True Believer!

‘The Evidence Of Being A True Believer.’
Philippians 3:18-20.
a) Philippians 3:18. There are many people, and Apostle Paul was sad to say and write this, so should we be, who, although they are in Church, are haters of the Cross of Christ.
b) Philippians 3:19. The lives of these haters of the Cross:-
1- Their end is destruction.
2- Their God is their stomach.
3- They glory in their shame.
4- Their minds are fixed on the things of this World system.
c) Philippians 3:20. Our country is now Heaven.
d) Philippians 3:20. We look for the Saviour to come from Heaven. He is the Lord Jesus Christ)
(Through this QT I find The Evidence Of Being A True Believer and also the evidence of who are not True Believers)
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‘The Biggest Gift Of All’
Romans 6:22-23.
a) As True Believers we become free from sin.
b) As True Believers we become Servants to God.
c) We have the Fruit unto Holiness and in the end Everlasting Life.
d) The wages of sin is death.
e) The Gift of God is Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(Through this Second one I know clearly what is The Biggest Gift Of All)
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Chris.
Not everyone who goes to Church is a True Believer. There are today, just as there was in Apostle Paul’s day, people in Church who are enemies of the Cross. These people are often believing a soft “bless me” gospel that excludes the Message of the Cross. They treat Church like a social club and their life outside of Church is far away from what the Life of a True Believer should be.

Good Works For The Church!

‘Good Works For The Church.’
Ephesians 2:10.
Sometimes we are tempted to take this verse out of context and apply it to the individual Believer. Actually in its fullest context it was written to the Church.
a) We (the Church) are God’s Creation.
b) We are Created in Christ Jesus for good works.
c) God has prepared those good works ahead of time.
d) We should walk in those good works as the Church.
(Through this QT I fully understand that God has prepared Good Works For The Church)
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‘Get Rid Of The Darkness And Be Devoted To God.’
Matthew 6:23-24.
a) When our eye is bad or evil.
b) Then our whole body will be full of darkness.
c) If we think we have Light but it is not Light – it is darkness.
d) Then that darkness is so deceptively dark.
e) No person can serve two masters.
f) We will hate one and love the other.
g) We will be devoted to one and despise the other.
h) We cannot serve both God and money.
(Through this QT I am exhorted to Get Rid Of The Darkness And Be Devoted To God)
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Chris.
To keep Scripture in its context is very important. Some people abuse the Scripture or use it for their own benefit in a manipulative way. Surely it is sin to do such things. As True Believers we need to know the Scriptures well and keep them in their context.

They Do No Work!

‘They Do No Work.’
Proverbs 20:4.
a) These people are:-
1- Haters of work.
2- Sluggards.
3- Too Lazy.
b) They will not do their ploughing at the correct time.
c) When the harvest time comes they will have no food.
d) When the harvest time comes they will have nothing..
(Through this QT: They Do No Work, I can see the folly of laziness and irresponsibility, both these sins lead to hunger and poverty. Work is Biblical)
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‘The Biggest Decision in Life.’
Joshua 24:15.
a) Some people, even those who are supposedly God’s People dither about serving the Lord. They should stop dithering and make a choice.
b) Do they serve ancestral gods.
c) Do they serve cultural gods.
d) Or do they and their family make the decision to serve the Lord.
e) It seems that the ‘head’ of the family has a very big part in this decision.
(This Second one reveals to me The Biggest Decision In Life)
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Chris.
More Wisdom from the Book of Proverbs challenges us into appropriate action. Proverbs is an “action” Book. Proverbs reveals to us God’s Wisdom and also it reveals how to get godly Wisdom. That, in itself, is very amazing and yet there is a further step, putting this Wisdom into a lived out reality through our daily lives.

A True Servant!

‘A True Servant.’
a) Matthew 8:9; Titus 2:9. Is obedient to their master.
b) Matthew 10:24; John 13:16. Is not greater than their master.
c) Romans 6:20-21. Is not bound by sin.
d) Matthew 13:27. Can ask their master reasonable questions.
e) Matthew 18:23. Controls their borrowing and pays back their debts quickly.
f) Matthew 20:27. Will be first.
g) Matthew 22:3; 25:14. Is a trusted messenger.
h) Matthew 22:6. Risks their life in obedience to their master.
i) Matthew 24:45; 25:21 & 23. Can be trusted with delegated authority.
j) Luke 2:19. Can die in Peace.
k) Luke 7:2. Will be highly valued by their master.
l) Luke 12:43; Ephesians 6:8. Will be rewarded.
m) Luke 17:9-10. Simply does their duty.
n) John 15:15. Of the Lord can become a Friend of the Lord.
o) Acts 2:18. Can receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
p) Acts 4:29. Of the Lord need great boldness to Preach the Word of God.
q) Romans 1:1 Apostle Paul is a good model Servant of Christ Jesus.
r) Romans 6:16. Chooses to obey God, which leads them into Righteous living.
s) 2 Corinthians 4:5. Serve other people for Jesus’ sake.
t) Galatians 1:10. Of the Lord does not live to please people.
u) Philemon 1:16. Can become a Beloved Brother in Christ.
v) Revelation 2:20. Of the Lord should not be led astray.
(Through this QT I discover what it means to be A True Servant)
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‘The Importance Of Receiving Wise Teaching.’
Proverbs 8:36.
a) There are some people who despise and do evil against wise Teaching.
b) These people do wrong to their own soul.
c) All the haters of wise Teaching are in love with death.
(This QT frankly reveals to me The Importance Of Receiving Wise Teaching)
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Chris.
A true servant can die in Peace. This is a very wonderful Promise of God. Even though the life of a true servant may not be an easy life during their life they generally live in Peace. There is the Peace of God which has permeated their soul. At the end of their life they can also die in Peace. What a Glorious Victory.

Understanding Salvation!

‘Understanding Salvation.’
Ephesians 2:8-9.
a) By Grace.
b) We have Salvation.
c) Through Faith.
d) It is not of ourselves.
e) It is given by God.
f) Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done.
g) None of us may take glory to ourselves for our Salvation.
(This QT helps me to be clearly Understanding Salvation)
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‘The Holy Spirit Is Both Personal And Practical.’
Romans 8:13.
a) If we live in the way of the flesh we must die.
b) If by the Holy Spirit we put to death the things of the body.
c) We shall live.
(Through this Second one I fully appreciate that The Holy Spirit Is Both Personal And Practical)
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Chris.
Salvation is given to us by God. It is by and through pure and unadulterated Grace that we have been saved. This is not a theologian’s argument it is clearly what the Bible says. All True Believers believe that Salvation is by and through God’s Grace alone and not by our works.

The Honourable Thing!

‘The Honourable Thing.’
Proverbs 20:3.
a) Any fool can start arguments.
b) Only fools insist on quarrelling.
c) The honourable thing is to stay out of arguments.
d) Avoiding a fight is a mark of honour.
(This QT clearly shows me The Honourable Thing)
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‘We Cannot Serve Two Masters.’
Matthew 6:24.
a) Nobody is able to be a servant to two masters.
b) This servant will have hate for the one and love for the other.
c) This servant will be loyal to one and despise the other.
d) We cannot serve both God and money.
(From this Second one I am strongly reminded that I Cannot Serve Two Masters)
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Chris.
The honourable thing is to stay out of arguments. What good do arguments do? The unsavoury fruit of arguments are bitterness, resentment and hurt. As True Believers we need to avoid arguments in home, work and Church.

The Merciful Presence Of The Lord!

‘The Merciful Presence Of The Lord.’
Matthew 18:20.
a) When two or three people gather together in the Lord’s Name.
b) They gather together as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
c) The Lord is amongst them.
(Through this QT I am in awe of The Merciful Presence Of The Lord)
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‘God Is Always Consistent.’
a) Hebrews 13:8. Jesus Christ is the same:-
1- Yesterday.
2- Today.
3- Forever.
b) Numbers 23:19. God:-
1- Is not like people.
2- Tells no lies.
3- Does not change His Mind.
4- Says something and He does it.
5- Makes a Promise and keeps it.
c) Malachi 3:6. The Lord never changes.
(Through this Second one I have a great sense of security: God Is Always Consistent)
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Chris.
In Matthew’s Gospel we read of the Presence and the Power of the Lord in restoring people’s lives in various ways. To read and to listen to the Word of God surely increases our Faith. If we are in need of Restoration in some way we should come to the Lord in Prayer and also read His Word.