Messages And Messengers!'

'Messages And Messengers.'
Isaiah 44:26.
a)  The Lord sends His Servants.
b)  To tell His Messages to the people. 
c)  The Lord makes those Messages come true. 
d)  The Lord sends His Messengers.
e)  To tell the people what to do.
f)  The Lord proves that His Advice is good. 
g)  The Lord said three things to the people of Jerusalem and Judah:
1-People will live in you again.
2-You will be rebuilt. 
3-I will repair your ruins.
(This QT makes me think about Messages And Messengers)
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'Christ's Creativity.'
Colossians 1:16. 
a)  In Christ all things were Created:
1-Things in Heaven.
2-Things on Earth. 
3-Things visible. 
4-Things invisible. 
5-Thrones.
6-Dominions. 
7-Principalities.
8-Authorities.
b)  All things were Created through Him. 
c)  All things were Created for Him. 
(This Second one reveals to me Christ's Creativity)
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Chris. 
The Lord's Ways and Instructions are not mystical. Access to them is not just permitted to a "select few". The Lord's Ways and instructions are very clear and can be easily understood by His People. One of the reasons that the Lord gives us the Holy Spirit is to help us to understand His Ways and Instructions. 

Deceit Sends Us The Wrong Way!

'Deceit Sends Us The Wrong Way'.
Jeremiah 8:5. 
a)  Why do these people turn away?
b)  Why is Jerusalem turning away?
c)  They take hold of deceit. 
d)  They refuse to return.
(This QT teaches me that Deceit Sends Us The Wrong Way)
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'When God Does It.'
Psalm 39:9.
a)  When God does it, we are speechless.
b)  When God does it, we do not open our mouths. 
c)  When God does it, we refuse to say anything. 
d)  When God does it, He does what should have been done. 
(This Second one shows me the real response When God Does It)
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Chris. 
There is a perpetual lesson here: deceit sends us the wrong way. This can have the meaning that, when we deceive other people we are already going the wrong way and doing the wrong things. It also means that when other people deceive us, they may send us the wrong way too! Deceit is something that should never happen amongst True Believers.

A Further Miracle!

'A Further Miracle.'
John 21:11.
a)  Peter went back.
b)  On board the fishing boat. 
c)  He dragged the net to shore.
d)  There were 153 large fish. 
e)  Yet the net had not torn.
(This QT reveals A Further Miracle)
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'It Is Not Yours.'
Acts 1:7. 
a)  Jesus was speaking to the Disciples. 
b)  The Father alone has authority. 
c)  To set dates and times.
d)  It is not for you to know. 
(This Second one reminds me about what the Lord wants me to know: It Is Not Yours)
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Chris. 
Surely this was another miracle: The net had not torn! Under normal circumstances the net could not have retained all those fish: It would have torn. Jesus was really in control of this situation, no accidents happened. When Jesus is in control things do not go wrong. We may face challenges and difficulties but in the end we can have confidence in God's Will being done. 

God's Purposeful Word!

'God's Purposeful Word.'
Isaiah 55:11. 
a)  It is His Word. 
b)  It goes forth from His Mouth. 
c)  It shall not return to Him void. 
d)  It shall accomplish that which He pleases. 
e)  It shall prosper in the thing for which He sent it. 
(This QT reveals God's Purposeful Word)
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'Watch.'
Mark 13:35. 
a)  Watch.
b)  For we do not know when the Master of the House is coming.
c)  It may be:
1-Evening.
2-Midnight.
3-Dawn.
4-Morning.
(This Second one reminds me to Watch)
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Chris. 
God's Word is intended, by Himself, to prosper in the thing, or reason, for which He sent it! Sometimes we meet people who waste their words, they sound impressive, but what they actually say amounts to nothing. God never wastes His Word, it is always purposeful. We need to read our Bibles and we need to expose ourselves to the Word of God in every way that is possible. 

Prayer For The Fallen And Wandering!

'Pray For The Fallen And Wandering.'
Jeremiah 8:4. 
a)  This was the Lord's Message.
b)  Spoken by the Prophet Jeremiah.
c)  Thus says the Lord:
d)  When men fall, do they not rise again?
e)  If one person turns away, do they not return?
(This QT calls me to Pray For The Fallen And Wandering)
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'Desiring To Know The Signs Of The Times.'
Mark 13:4. 
a)  Tell us.
b)  When will these things be?
c)  What will be the sign?
d)  When all these things are about to be accomplished?
(This Second one reveals a common desire amongst True Believers: Desiring To Know The Signs Of The Times)
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Chris. 
If someone that we know or love turns away from the Lord, do we reject them and break friendship with them? I sincerely hope not! If someone turns away from the Lord, surely we have a prayerful desire that they might come back to Him again. This is an important aspect of Intercession. 

Not Greedy!

'Not Greedy.'
John 21:10.
a)  Jesus Christ fully realised that fishing was the Disciples' skill and former work. 
b)  Although Jesus Christ provided a huge catch of fish.
c)  He did not want all the fish. 
d)  He did not want to waste the fish. 
e)  He asked the Disciples simply to bring some of the fish. (Enough for the meal)
(This QT teaches me that Jesus Christ was Not Greedy)
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'Jesus' Example Of Growth.'
Luke 2:52. 
a)  Jesus grew in Wisdom.
b)  Jesus grew in Stature. 
c)  Jesus grew in favour with God.
d)  Jesus grew in favour with man.
(Through this Second one I want to follow Jesus' Example Of Growth)
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Chris.
This true incident that was recorded before Christ went back to His Father in Heaven teaches me that Christ was not greedy. As True Believers we should follow this example and not be greedy. When people manifest human greed it robs them of receiving the pure Blessing of God. True Believers should never be greedy!

Christ Made Peace!

'Christ Made Peace.'
Colossians 1:20.
a)  By Christ, God reconciled all things to Himself.
b)  Whether things on Earth.
c)  Or things in Heaven.
d)  Having made Peace. 
e)  Through the Blood of the Cross. 
(This QT reminds me that Christ Made Peace)
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'In Early Church Days.'
1 Corinthians 5:5. 
a)  Dealing with immoral men.
b)  They should be handed over to Satan.
c)  For the destruction of the flesh. 
d)  So that their spirit may be Saved. 
e)  In the Day of the Lord Jesus.
(This Second one reveals to me the way that immorality was dealt with In Early Church Days)
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Chris.
When we sing about "The Power of the Blood of Jesus", we are singing about something that is very real. There are certain things that we need to value and remember about the Blood of Christ. We have Peace through the Blood of Jesus; Peace with God! This means in reality that our conscience is washed clean. God has reconciled all things to Himself through the Blood of Jesus shed at the Cross. As we read the Scriptures, we can find more and more about the Power of the Blood of the Cross. (The Blood of Jesus)

Banishment!

'Banishment.'
a)  Jeremiah 8:3; 24:9. God can banish entire Nations.
b)  Jeremiah 25:10. God can banish the sounds of Joy and Gladness.
c)  Jeremiah 27:15. God will banish everyone involved with false prophecy.
d)  Zechariah 13:2. God will banish the names of idols.
(This QT gives me awe of the Lord: Banishment)
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'The Church.'
Ephesians 1:23.
a)  Is Christ's Body.
b)  Is The Fullness Of Christ.
c)  That fills all in all.
(This Second one teaches me how the Lord treasures The Church)
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Chris.
The Church! This word should mean something special for True Believers. It should be the place that we Love and Enjoy God and each other. In the History of many Churches, both Local and National, there are hurts and 'incidents' in their history or present experience that can cause strife or division. Upon careful reading of the New Testament we find that there are several examples of Church life.

Jesus Christ The Host!

'Jesus Christ The Host.'
John 21:9.
a)  As soon as the disciples came to land.
b)  They saw a fire of  coals.
c)  Fish were laid on the fire. 
d)  There was also bread.
(This QT reveals to me Jesus Christ The Host)
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'He Really Wanted To Know.'
Matthew 19:16.
a)  A man came and said to Jesus. 
b)  Good Teacher. 
c)  What good thing should I do? 
d)  This man wanted to have Eternal Life. 
(This man Really Wanted To Know)
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Chris. 
For the True Believer, Jesus Christ is surely the Host at every meal. He is the Lord our Provider. We believe, as True Believers, that all of our provision comes from the Lord. We pray and give thanks to Him for our meal. Because He is the Host, we can enjoy our food and fellowship in every way. 

Three Simple Instructions!

'Three Simple Instructions.'
Colossians 3:15.
a)  Let the Peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. 
b)  As members of one Body we are called to live in Peace. 
c)  Be thankful and appreciative.
(This QT gives me Three Simple Instructions)
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'The Testimony Of Jesus Christ. 
John 3:34. 
a)  He is sent by God.
b)  He speaks God's Words.
c)  God gives Him the (Holy) Spirit without limit. 
(This Second one is a part of The Testimony Of Jesus Christ)
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Chris. 
When we read of the Testimony of Jesus Christ, it surely makes us in awe of Him and gives us a desire to share Him, in some way, with other people. Sharing Christ with other people is a very broad expression, it does not just refer to talking about Him, it can also be doing the things that He would do and teaching the things that He taught. We can easily read the Testimony of Jesus Christ in the Gospels. 

The Humiliation Of The Important People!

'The Humiliation Of The Important People.'
Jeremiah 8:1-2.
a)  They will bring out the bones of the important people in Judah. 
b)  The:-
1-Kings.
2-Princes.
3-Priests.
4-Prophets. 
5-Inhabitants of Jerusalem.
c)  They will be exposed to:-
1-The Sun.
2-The Moon.
3.The Host of Heaven.
d)  These things they have:-
1-Loved. 
2-Served.
3-Walked after. 
4-Sought.
5-Worshipped.
e)  They shall not be gathered or buried. 
f)  They shall be like refuse on the face of the Earth. 
(This QT reveals to me The Humiliation Of The Important People)
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'Christ In The Father And The Father In Christ.'
John 14:10. 
a)  We need to Believe that Christ is in the Father and that the Father is in Christ. 
b)  The Words that Christ speaks, He does not speak on His Own Authority. 
c)  The Father Who dwells in Christ does the works. 
(This Second one reminds me about Christ In The Father And The Father In Christ)
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Chris.
Eternal punishment was to come to God's Old Testament People because they worshipped the Host of Heaven (Sun, Moon, Stars, etc.) They loved these things more than they loved God. These things were very much objects of worship in the World System in those Old Testament Days. It is both amazing and sad that the situation is almost the same today. 

Their Net Was Full!

'Their Net Was Full.'
John 21:8. 
a)  All the other Disciples were with the boat. 
b)  They experienced together the Miracle of Jesus.
c)  They pulled the loaded net to the shore. 
d)  They were only about one hundred yards from the shore. 
(This QT reminds me of the Miracle: Their Net Was Full)
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'All The Fulness Of God.'
Colossians 2:9. 
a)  In Christ.
b)  Lives all the Fulness of God.
c)  In a human body.
(Through this Second one I proclaim that All The Fulness Of God always dwelt in Christ)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ, through His Creational Miracle, gave the Disciples a net full of fish. This helped them in many ways. They saw the Miracle, their financial needs would have been met, it happened near the shore, so that they did not have to pull the full net too far. They experienced Grace together. I am Blessed through reading about this Creational Miracle.

The Church!

'The Church.'
Ephesians 1:23. 
a)  The Church is Christ's Body. 
b)  The Fullness of Him.
c)  Who fills everything. 
d)  In every way. 
(This QT helps me understand more about The Church)
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'Husbands And Christ.'
Ephesians 5:23.
a)  The husband is the head of the wife. 
b)  Even as Christ is the Head of the Church. 
c)  The Church is Christ's Body. 
d)  Christ Himself is the Saviour of the Church. 
(This Second one teaches me about Husbands And Christ)
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Chris.
It is good that every True Believer has a greater and increasing understanding about the Church. It does not matter where in the World I may be, it always seems that there is some misunderstanding among True Believers about the Church. Going back to the Bible and reading it about the Church, will surely help us all to understand more. 

Then Desolation Follows!

'Then Desolation Follows!'
Jeremiah 7:32-34.
a)  Jeremiah 7:32. Beware. 
b)  Jeremiah 7:32. The days are coming. 
c)  Jeremiah 7:32. Says the Lord. 
d)  Jeremiah 7:32. When the garbage dump will no longer be called Topheth, or the Valley of Ben Himmon.
e)  Jeremiah 7:32. But it will be called the Valley of Slaughter. 
f)  Jeremiah 7:32. They will bury the bodies in Topheth until there is no more room for them.
g)  Jeremiah 7:33. The bodies of God's People will be food for the vultures and wild animals. 
h)  Jeremiah 7:33. No one will be left to scare away the vultures and wild animals. 
i)  Jeremiah 7:34. The Lord will put an end to the happy singing and laughter in the streets of Jerusalem. 
j)  Jeremiah 7:34. The joyful voices of bridegrooms and brides will no longer be heard in the towns of Judah. 
k)  Jeremiah 7:34. The land will lie in complete desolation. 
(This QT makes me understand - Then Desolation Follows)
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'New Testament Church Persecution.'
Acts 9:1.
a)  Saul was uttering threats with every breath.
b)  Saul was eager to kill the Lord's followers.
c)  Saul went to the High Priest in order to get permission to carry out further persecution of the New Testament Believers.
(This Second one confirms to me that there was New Testament Church Persecution)
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Chris.
There are days ahead in which Prophecies that are true will be fulfilled, in fact this has started to happen already. We should be aware of these days and of the Prophecies concerning them, especially the Prophecies of the Scripture. Every 'prophetic word' that is spoken can be tested by the Scripture to check if it is really what the Lord says. If the 'prophetic word' is not in keeping with the Scripture, then that 'prophetic word' may be discarded.

It Is The Lord!

'It Is The Lord!'
John 21:7. 
a)  John said to Peter. 
b)  "It is the Lord." 
c)  When Peter heard that it was the Lord he put his outer garment on.
d)  (He was stripped for work)
e)  Then he threw himself into the sea. 
(This QT reveals to me the shame Peter had when he heard that It Was The Lord)
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'Now Is The Time.'
Mark 16:20.
a)  The Disciples went out and preached everywhere. 
b)  The Lord worked with them. 
c)  The Lord confirmed the Word by the signs that followed the preaching. 
(This Second one strongly reminds me that Now Is The Time)
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Chris. 
Peter was embarrassed by the Presence of Jesus, that is why he threw himself into the sea, he was improperly dressed. This was not 'old-fashioned' or merely 'religious' behaviour, Peter genuinely had the holy Fear of the Lord and did not want to appear undressed before His Lord. Without making much comment or unnecessary criticism I would just remark that it is good that True Believers can emulate Peter, having the holy Fear of the Lord.

The Lord Is Our Peace!

'The Lord Is Our Peace.'
Ephesians 2:14-17.
a)  Ephesians 2:14. The Lord Himself is our Peace. 
b)  Ephesians 2:14. He breaks down every dividing wall. 
c)  Ephesians 2:15. He abolishes, in His Own flesh the enmity caused by the Law.
d)  Ephesians 2:15. That in Himself He might make the two, Jew and Gentile, into one new man. 
e)  Ephesians 2:15. He establishes Peace. 
f)  Ephesians 2:16. He might reconcile Jew and Gentile, united in One Body, to God. 
g)  Ephesians 2:16. Through the Cross.
h)  Ephesians 2:16. The Power of the Cross breaks down enmity.
i)  Ephesians 2:17. Christ came and preached "Peace" to all people. 
(Through this QT I know that The Lord Is Our Peace)
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'In The Fulness Of Time.'
Galatians 4:4. 
a)  When, in God's Plan.
b)  The proper time had fully come. 
c)  God sent His Son.
d)  Born of a woman.
e)  Born under the regulations of the (Jewish) Law.
(This Second one teaches me that Christ came In The Fulness of Time)
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Chris. 
Jesus Christ our Lord breaks down every dividing wall. The places where dividing walls may be are Churches, Nations, Cities, Towns, Homes, Families, Schools, Colleges and Workplaces plus a host of others. Wherever dividing walls are, the problem can be solved through our Lord Jesus Christ. 

God Never Thought About Such Things!

God Never Thought About Such Things!'
Jeremiah 7:31.
a)  This is what God's People did:
b)  They built pagan shrines at Topheth. 
c)  This is the garbage dump in the Valley of Ben-Hinnom.
d)  At the same place they burn their sons and daughters in the fire. 
e)  God never commanded such a horrible deed.
f)  It never crossed God's Mind to command such a thing. 
(This QT reveals that God Never Thought About Such Things)
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'Those People Who Are Truly Blessed.'
John 20:28.
a)  Thomas saw and felt the wounds of Jesus. 
b)  He exclaimed: "My Lord and my God".
c)  Then Jesus told Thomas. 
d)  That because he had seen Jesus with his own eyes he Believed. 
e)  But more Blessed are those people who Believe without seeing Him. 
(This Second one teaches me about Those People Who Are Truly Blessed)
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Chris.
God never Commands His People to do horrible things, especially things aligned with evil or occult practices. This kind of evil never came and never comes into God's Mind. We need to be alert Intercessors in these days because evil people are practicing evil things and trying to call innocent people to follow them. As God's People we need to reject all forms of evil.

The Lord's Simple Instruction!

'The Lord's Simple Instruction.'
John 21:6.
a)  Throw out your net on the right hand side of the boat. 
b)  You will find some fish. 
c)  So they did. 
d)  Then they could not haul in the net. 
e)  Because of the large number of fish. 
(This QT reveals to me The Lord's Simple Instruction)
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'The Man's Response To His Own Faith.'
John 9:38. 
a)  The Statement of Faith affirmed. 
b)  "Yes, Lord, I Believe."
c)  Then he Worshipped the Lord. 
(This Second one shows me The Man's Response To His Own Faith)
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Chris.
The Miracle of the fish was a truly amazing Miracle. After fishing all night, which was the correct time for fruitful fishing, the Disciples had caught nothing. In the morning, after the end of the fishing time, Jesus told His Disciples to try again, He gave them specific instructions. They simply obeyed Him, and caught a huge catch. This QT Teaches me to follow The Lord's Simple Instruction.

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit!

'The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit.'
Galatians 5:22-23.
a)  Love.
b)  Joy. 
c)  Peace. 
d)  Patience.
e)  Kindness.
f)  Goodness.
g)  Faithfulness. 
h)  Gentleness. 
i)  Self-control.
(This QT gives me a desire for more of The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit In My Life)
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'Straight To The Real Problem.'
Luke 12:13-15.
a)  Luke 12:13. Someone in the crowd was more interested in their legal "right" than they were in Jesus Himself. 
b)  Luke 12:14. Jesus refused to be the Judge or Arbitrator. 
c)  Luke 12:15. Jesus simply told the people to be on their personal guard. 
d)  Luke 12:15. Against all covetousness. 
e)  Luke 12:15. One's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. 
(This Second one reminds me that Jesus goes Straight To The Real Problem)
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Chris.
Faithfulness is a Fruit of the Holy Spirit. There is a difference between 'Faith' and 'Faithfulness'! The Church today is in great need of the Fruit of Faithfulness. It does not matter which part of the World that we may live in, we can easily see the lack of the Fruit of Faithfulness in the Church. Both Faithfulness in regard to our relationship with the Lord, and also our relationships with one another in the Church. Here is a "Call To Faithfulness".

They Defiled The Lord's House!

'They Defiled The Lord's House.'
Jeremiah 7:30.
a)  The Judeans did what was evil in the Lord's sight.
b)  This is what the Lord declares:
c)  They have set up their detestable things. 
d)  In the House that  is called by My Name.
e)  They have Defiled My House.
(This Qt reveals to me that They Defiled The Lord's House)
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'Worship God Only!'
Revelation 22:9.
a)  The Angel told John not to worship Angels.
b)  The Angel said that he was a fellow slave.
c)  The Angel had to obey the Word of God. 
(This Qt reminds me to Worship God Only)
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Chris.
 To defile God's House is sin. Sometimes I hear people referring to the Sanctuary that 'it is only a building', that is a completely error-ridden concept. The Sanctuary is a place for Worship and Encounter with God. We need to preserve the Sanctuary for Worship and the other rooms in God's House for associated activities. God's House is not meant to be a common playground. The rooms and area outside the Sanctuary are meant to be for other Church-related activities.