Holy And Wholesome Leading!

'Holy And Wholesome Leading!'
Psalm 23:3. 
a)  The Lord restores our soul. (First Priority)
b)  The Lord leads us in paths of Righteousness. (Second Priority)
c)  For His Name's Sake. (Every time)
(This QT teaches me about Holy And Wholesome Leading by the Lord)
PRAYER: For Grace and Faith for us to follow the Lord's Holy And Wholesome Leading for our lives.
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'The Lord's Prayer For Simon Peter.'
Luke 22:32. 
a)  I have Prayed for you. 
b)  That your Faith should not fail.
c)  And when you have Returned to Me.
d)  Strengthen your Brethren. 
(This Second one reveals the Lord's Compassion: The Lord's Prayer For Simon Peter)
PRAYER: For Return to the Lord if we need to.
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Chris. 
The Lord leads us in Paths of Righteousness. He never leads us into situations where we are "trapped" into sin. He never leads us into compromise. He never leads us to have a "questionable" testimony. He leads us in Paths of Righteousness. 

An Active Response!

'An Active Response.'
Luke 2:15. 
a)  The Angels left the shepherds and returned to Heaven. 
b)  The shepherds then made a decision together. 
c)  They would go to Bethlehem to see what had happened,
d)  Because the Lord had made something known to them.
(This QT encourage me to make An Active Response when it is right to do so)
PRAYER: For Grace and Faith to make An Active Response when I need to.
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'Shepherds.'
a)  Genesis 29:3. Are strong and care for the sheep.
b)  Genesis 46:34. Are not always popular with everyone. 
c)  Exodus 2:19. Are sometimes aggressive. 
d)  Jeremiah 3:15. Should be loyal to the Lord first, and then to the flock. 
e)  Jeremiah 10:21. Stupid shepherds:
1-Do not seek the Lord. 
2-Do not prosper. 
3-Jeremiah 23:2; Ezekiel 34:8. Scatter the flock.
f)  Jeremiah 12:10; 50:6. Irresponsible shepherds. 
g)  Jeremiah 23:4. Can be raised up by God. 
h)  Ezekiel 34:2. Sometimes just feed themselves but not the flock. 
i)  Ezekiel 34:7. Need to hear the Word of the Lord. 
j)  Nahum 3:18. Are sometimes slumbering when they should not be.
k)  Zechariah 11:5. Sometimes have no compassion for the flock. 
l)  Luke 2:20. May have hearts that are open to God. 
(This Second one reminds me to Pray for Shepherds)
PRAYER: For our shepherds to follow the example of The Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
Fleshly "Christianity", where there is compromise or legalism, but no Grace, can cause many people to turn away from the Church. The Bible is not simply a "Law Book", it tells us of God's Laws, yes, but it is far more than that. The Bible is the Revelation of God's Grace in such a way that we can receive it, amazing Grace!

God's Generous Covenant Response!

'God's Generous Covenant Response.'
Genesis 15:17-18. 
a)  Abram made a big sacrifice to God. 
b)  In the darkest night, 
c)  A cooking pot and a flaming fire
d)  Went between the two sacrificed halves of each animal. 
e)  At that time the Lord made an agreement with Abram. 
f)  God told Abram that He would give his descendants the land on the East of the Shihor River, on the border of Egypt,
g)  As far as the Euphrates River. 
(This QT reveals to me God's Generous Covenant Response)
PRAYER: To Believe the Promises that God may give to us.
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'Compassion Motivates Prayer.'
Matthew 9:36-38
a)  When Jesus saw the crowds, He had Compassion for them. 
b)  They were harassed,
c)  They were helpless, 
d)  Like sheep without a shepherd. 
e)  Jesus then said to His Disciples that the Harvest was plentiful but the labourers were few. 
f)  The Disciples were to Pray to the Lord of the Harvest,
g)  That He would send out the labourers into His Harvest. 
(This Second one reminds me that Compassion Motivates Prayer)
PRAYER: To the Lord of the Harvest, to send out labourers into His Harvest, and for our willingness to go if He sends us.
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Chris.
Sometimes, God may give us a place to inherit that we never ever imagined, it has not been our 'Prayer Project', we have had no previous thought, or deep Prayer about going to such a place, but it has been hidden in God's Plan for our lives, awaiting His Perfect Timing. When that Timing comes, we will clearly know it from God. 

The Endurance Factor!

'The Endurance Factor.'
Mark 13:13. 
a)  Some people will hate us because of the Lord's Name.
b)  Whoever endures, or stands firm,
c)  Until the end.
d)  Shall be Saved. 
(This QT teaches me The Endurance Factor)
PRAYER: For God's Grace and Power to give us The Endurance Factor.
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'Powerful Words.'
a)  Matthew 3:3. Of John Baptist in the wilderness. 
b)  Matthew 3:17; Luke 9:35. Of the Heavenly Father.
c)  Matthew 4:3. Of the Tempter. 
d)  Matthew 5:19. Of those people who Teach the Commandments of God.
e)  Matthew 13:23. That are sown into the good ground of our hearts and make us fruitful.
f)  Matthew 17:5. From the Heavenly Father. 
g)  Matthew 18:4. About humility.
h)  Matthew 24:13. Regarding endurance. 
i)  Mark 12:10. Regarding Christ's Headship.
j)  Mark 12:30-31. Regarding love.
k)  Luke 2:36-38. Of Anna. 
l)  Luke 4:36. Of Jesus Christ. 
m)  Luke 8:21. Regarding the Family of Christ. 
(This Second one teaches me some Powerful Words)
PRAYER: To consider our Words today. 
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Chris.
There are many Words in the Bible that are significant, spoken by various different people. That is one of the reasons that it is called 'God's Word', we should receive the entire Bible as 'God's Word' - for so it is. 

Glory To God And Peace!

'Glory To God And Peace.'
Luke 2:14. 
a)  Glory to God in the highest Heaven. 
b)  Peace on Earth
c)  To those people with whom God is pleased. 
(Through this QT I proclaim Glory To God And Peace)
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'Just Praising The Lord.'
Luke 19:38.
a)  Blessings on the King
b)  Who comes in the Name of the Lord.
c)  Peace in Heaven. 
d)  Glory in the Highest. 
(This Second one has me Just Praising The Lord)
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Chris. 
Just Praising the Lord is a very fine exercise, form of Worship and a good thing to do. I think that in many Churches 'Just Praising the Lord' has become a "lost" part of our corporate Worship. When God's People genuinely Praise Him, their thoughts and emotions become for more in line with what He has for them. 

God Remembers!

'God Remembers.'
Genesis 15:16. 
a)  They shall come back here in the fourth generation. 
b)  For the iniquity of the Amorites
c)  Is not yet complete. 
(This QT reminds me that God Remembers)
PRAYER: Thank God that He Remembers (and sometimes chooses not to).
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'It's Recovery Time.'
a)  1 Samuel 30:19. David recovered everything. 
b)  2 Kings 13:25. Joash recovered the cities of Israel. 
c)  2 Kings 14:28. Jeroboam recovered cities for Israel. 
(This Second one encourages me that It's Recovery Time)
PRAYER: Trusting God that It's Recovery Time.
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Chris.
God remembers and also He sometimes chooses not to. We are surely to Thank Him for this! God's ways are perfect, ours are not! It is never for us to determine whether God remembers or not, our responsibility is to Obey and Follow Him. God keeps His Promises, it is good for us to remember that!

A Beautiful And Strong People!

'A Beautiful And Strong People.'
Hosea 14:5. 
a)  God will be like the dew to His People.
b)  His People will grow and blossom like lilies. 
c)  His People will have long and strong roots.
(This QT reveals A Beautiful And Strong People)
PRAYER: That we can be the People that God intends us to be)
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'The Lamb Is The Light Of The City.'
Revelation 21:23. 
a)  In the Heavenly City,
b)  There is no need for sun or moon to shine.
c)  The Glory of God gives the City Light. 
d)  The Lamp of the City is the Lamb.
(Through this Second one I have confidence that The Lamb Is The Light Of The City)
PRAYER: To be ready for the Heavenly City, only in God's Perfect Will and Time.
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Chris.
One of the Prayers that, I believe, God rejoices in answering is when we Pray that we can be the People that God intends us to be. I hear, sometimes, of people struggling aimlessly against the Will of God by trying to be someone that He does not want them to be. I meet others, overwhelmed by hopelessness or depression. Let us Pray to be the People that God wants us to be.

The Heavenly Host!

'The Heavenly Host.'
Luke 2:13.
a)  They appear suddenly. 
b)  They accompany Angels.
c)  They Praise God. 
d)  They speak.
(This QT affirms to me the reality of The Heavenly Host)
PRAYER: Thanking God for The Heavenly Host.
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'We Are Simply Like Fish.'
Matthew 13:47.
a)  The Kingdom of Heaven
b)  Is like a net that was thrown into the sea.
c)  This net caught fish of every kind.
(Through this Second one I realise that I Am Simply Like A Fish)
PRAYER: Praise God for a simple picture of myself: I Am Simply Like A Fish. 
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Chris. 
I believe that there is a Heavenly Host, they are not just 'a nice picture' and thought around the Christmas Season. The Heavenly Host are present eternally. They are Eternal Beings. The Heavenly Host accompany the appearance of angels, whether individual angels, or a group of angels. This Heavenly Host are always full of Praises to God. 

God Forewarns Abram!

'God Forewarns Abram.'
Genesis 15:12-15. 
a)  Genesis 15:12. That evening, when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram.
b)  Genesis 15:12. Abram had a vision of:-
1-Foreboding.
2-Great Darkness.
3-Horror. 
c)  Genesis 15:13. God told Abram that his descendants would be oppressed as slaves in a foreign land for 400 years. 
d)  Genesis 15:14. God was going to punish the Nation that enslaves them. 
e)  Genesis 15:14. Afterwards, God's People would come out with great possessions. 
e)  Genesis 15:15. Abram would die in Peace, and "go to his fathers" at a good old age.
(This QT reveals that God Forewarns Abram)
PRAYER: To always be sensitive to what God may want to say to us.
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'We Find A Wonderful Treasure.'
Matthew 13:44-45. 
a)  The Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. 
b)  A man found the Treasure and hid it.  
c)  For joy over finding that treasure, he hid it, sold all that he had and bought the field. 
d)  The Kingdom of Heaven is also like a merchant seeking for beautiful pearls.
(This Second one reminds me that when we find the Way (Jesus Christ) to Heaven, We Find A Wonderful Treasure)
PRAYER: Thankfulness to God for this Wonderful Treasure - the Kingdom of Heaven. 
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Chris. 
The majority of our dreams we never remember after we have risen from our sleep. Most of us are hardly aware of our dreams. That is very normal and healthy! If someone always remembers their dreams every morning when they awake, they will be a strange person, easily deceived, a "dreamer". If God ever speaks to us in, or through, a dream, it would be, and should be, a very unusual experience and one that we clearly know is different, because it comes from God. 

A Beautiful And Lovely Church!

'A Beautiful And Lovely Church.'
Song of Solomon 2:2. 
a)  The Beloved (Christ) speaks:
b)  Like a lily among thorns,
c)  So is My Love (Love being a person, the Bride of Christ)
d)  Among the daughters.
(This QT reveals A Beautiful And Lovely Church)
PRAYER: For the Church in our City or Town to be A Beautiful And Lovely Church.
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'Only Two Types Of Son.'
Matthew 13:38. 
a)  The field is the World. 
b)  The good seed - these are the sons of the Kingdom.
c)  The tares - these are the sons of the wicked one. 
(This Second one teaches me that, basically, there are Only Two Types Of Son)
PRAYER: For the children in our family to be "good seed" children.
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Chris.
I am sure that all Church-attending Believers have a desire for their local Church to be a Beautiful and Lovely Church. No-one enjoys the 'life' of a Church full of rejected and angry people. A part of the difficult and challenging ministry of a local Church Pastor, is that, through his/her ministry, the Church can be made and kept for the Lord as Beautiful and Lovely.

A Revelation Of Jesus Christ!

'A Revelation Of Jesus Christ.'
a)  Luke 2:12. As a Babe, in a manger. 
b)  Acts 5:31. As a Prince and Saviour.
c)  Romans 11:26. As the Deliverer, Who turns away ungodliness. 
d)  Revelation 5:9. As the Worthy Son of God.
e)  Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29; Acts 8:32-33. As the Lamb of God. 
f)  Isaiah 59:16; Luke 23:34. As the Intercessor.
(This QT gives to me A Revelation Of Jesus Christ)
PRAYER: That all people who hear God's Word today will have A Revelation Of Jesus Christ.
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'A Superb Translation.'
Colossians 1:13. 
a)  The Heavenly Father
b)  Has delivered us
c)  Out of the power of darkness
d)  And has translated us
e)  Into the Kingdom of His Dear Son.
(Through this Second one I discover A Superb Translation)
PRAYER: For deliverance from the power of darkness and for the awareness of being in the Kingdom of God's Dear Son.
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Chris.
As True Believers, we need to have a Revelation of Jesus Christ as both The Intercessor and Our Intercessor. One of the foremost functions of our Lord today is being the Intercessor in Heaven, praying at the Father's Right Hand for us. Do we attend Prayers in Church? Do we Pray for our Sunday Worship Service in our quiet prayers before it begins? Do we join Jesus Christ, our Intercessor, as He Prays for us? If we have no interest in Church Prayer times, it is usually because we do not have personal Prayer times. When God's People do not pray, the Church dies!

Abram Drove Them Away!

'Abram Drove Them Away.'
Genesis 15:11. 
a)  When the vultures.
b)  Came down on the carcasses.
c)  Abram drove them away.
(This QT teaches me not to compromise with the vultures: Abram Drove Them Away)
PRAYER: Drive away any 'vultures' that may be attacking your life in some way through authoritative Prayer in Jesus' Name.
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'Born Again.'
John 3:5. 
a)  Jesus answered the man's question clearly. 
b)  Jesus told him that a person must have two births:
c)  A natural birth
d)  A spiritual birth. 
e)  Only then would it be possible to enter the Kingdom of God.
(This Second one reminds me of the importance of being Born Again)
PRAYER: To be Born Again - it can be answered as we repent of our sins and then by Faith receive Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour and Lord.
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Chris. 
There are times when every True Believer needs to pray authoritative Prayers in driving away the 'vultures' from our lives. These 'vultures' can attack us especially when we are alone. They can attack us body or soul in many different ways. The Lord has given us authority in Jesus' Name over these vultures - to drive them away. Like Abram did - drive them away. 

Beautiful Christ!

'Beautiful Christ.'
Song Of Solomon 2:1. 
a)  I am the Rose of Sharon.
b)  I am the Rose of the valleys. 
c)  I am the Lily of the field. 
d)  I am the Lily of the valleys. 
(This QT shows to me Beautiful Christ)
PRAYER: Centered on Beautiful Christ is Adoration and should accompany Worship.
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'Heavenly View Of Christ On Earth.'
Hebrews 2:9. 
a)  But we see (this Same) Jesus,
b)  Crowned (already) with Glory and Honour
c)  Who was made a little lower than the angels
d)  For the suffering of death. 
e)  That He,
f)  By the Grace of God
g)  Should taste death for every man. 
(This Second one reveals to me a Heavenly View Of Christ On Earth)
PRAYER: That we, and all humanity, might see this Heavenly View Of Christ On Earth.
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Chris. 
If we are going to Worship the Lord well, a part of our Worship should be Adoration. Adoration is expression of our deep love for Him. If we miss out on Adoration in our Worship, then Worship seems to be a program, rather than a pure expression of love. It seems today that the Church has lost the heart of Adoration and therefore is missing out on an important part of the Beauty and Reality of Worship. We need to know and experience restoration of our Church and personal Worship. 

Really Good News!

'Really Good News.'
Luke 2:10-11. 
a)  The Angel said to them:
b)  "Listen...
c)  "Do not be afraid...
d)  "I bring you Good News of great Joy...
e)  "Which is for all the people...
f)  "This very day...
g)  "In David's City...
h)  "Is Born to you...
i)  "A Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord."
(This QT reveals Really Good News)
PRAY...That we will receive well, and share well, Really Good News)
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'Because Jesus Christ Humbled Himself.'
Philippians 2:8-9.
a)  Jesus Christ, our Lord, being found in human form.
b)  Humbled Himself by becoming obedient, even to the point of death. 
c)  Even death on a (humiliating and cruel) Cross.
d)  Therefore, God has highly exalted Him
e)  And bestowed on Him the Name that is above every Name.
(Through this Second one I can see what happened Because Jesus Christ Humbled Himself)
PRAY...With Faith in Jesus' Name Because Jesus Christ Humbled Himself.
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Chris.
The Angel told the Wise Men to "listen" first, not to "look" first. This is an important lesson for us too, many of life's pitfalls can be avoided if we listened first and not tried to look first. There are quite a number of sources that we should listen to, including God, those people closest to us, and experts etc, before we make any judgement about important decisions or new things. 

Abram Prepared His Offering!

'Abram Prepared His Offering.'
Genesis 15:10.
a)  He brought all of his offerings to God. 
b)  He cut the offerings in half.
c)  He laid them against each other.
d)  (He prepared them carefully and well.)
e)  He did not cut the birds in two. 
(This QT teaches me that Abram Prepared His Offering)
PRAYER: That we will have Wisdom how to prepare our offerings well)
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'God's Workers.'
2 Timothy 2:15.
a)  Be diligent
b)  To present yourself
c)  Approved to God,
d)  A worker who does not need to be ashamed,
e)  Rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
(This Second one reveals to me God's standard for God's Workers)
PRAYER: For God's Workers to be approved by Him first.
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Chris.
Abram gave a pattern for the Priests of the Old Testament times. He carefully cut the offerings in half. He prepared them carefully and well. There are two thoughts for me here. Firstly, the Servants of the Lord today need to prepare their ministry lives carefully and well. Secondly, all True Believers need to offer to God offerings that are pleasing to Him in every way. 

Don't Be Anxious Regarding Clothes!

'Don't Be Anxious Regarding Clothes.'
Matthew 6:28. 
a)  Why worry about clothes?
b)  Notice how the flowers grow in the field.
c)  They never work. 
d)  They never spin yarn for clothes. 
(This QT exhorts me: Don't Be Anxious Regarding Clothes)
PRAYER: Trusting God for His Provision.
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'A Short, But Amazing Prayer.'
Luke 23:42.
a)  Jesus!
b)  Remember me,
c)  When You enter Your Kingdom.
(Through this Second one I find A Short, But Amazing Prayer)
PRAYER: To be remembered by King Jesus at all times. 
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Chris.
Whatever the circumstances of our lives may be, Jesus has Promised to fill the needs within those circumstances. What we need to do is to follow Him and obey Him. We need to concentrate on our relationship with Him and live to please Him. As we do this, whatever circumstances we may be living in He has surely Promised to meet our needs in every way. 

When The Angel Of The Lord Was Present!

'When The Angel Of The Lord Was Present.'
Luke 2:9. 
a)  The Angel stood.
b)  The Glory of the Lord 
c)  Shone around about them. 
d)  They were terrified. 
(This QT reveals to me the environment When The Angel Of The Lord Was Present)
PRAY: That we would always respond properly to the Presence of the Lord.
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'Their Hope Was Not In Vain.'
Luke 24:21. 
a)  We had hoped.
b)  That Jesus Christ,
c)  Was the One,
d)  Who would redeem Israel. 
e)  All these things had happened three days before.
(This Second one reminds me that Their Hope Was Not In Vain)
PRAY: That our Hope will be God-given and God-centered.
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Chris. 
The Bible tells us that we may be 'entertaining angels unawares' I really Believe this statement of the Word of God, but I do also realise that there are times when angels identify themselves as angels, and we realise that they are angels during or after a certain event. We should definitely not be negative about the existence of angels and the missions that God gives them to do. 

The Sacrifice That God Wanted!

'The Sacrifice That God Wanted.'
Genesis 15:9. 
a)  A three-year-old female calf. 
b)  A three-year-old female goat.
c)  A three-year-old ram.
d)  A dove. 
e)  A young pigeon.
(This QT teaches me The Sacrifice That God Wanted)
PRAYER: That our various Sacrifices to God would be pleasing to Him.
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'Ready For Battle.'
Psalm 110:3.
a)  Your People.
b)  Stand ready. 
c)  On Your 'Day of Battle'.
d)  In Holy Grandeur.
e)  From the dawn's womb.
f)  Fight!
g)  Your youthful strength.
h)  Is like the dew itself. 
(This Second one encourages me to be Ready For Battle)
PRAYER: That we shall always be Ready For Battle.
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Chris. 
The Greatest Sacrifice that was ever made was the Sacrifice of God's Son, Jesus Christ, on the Cross for us. It was a complete and once-for-all Sacrifice. Because of this Sacrifice we can have New Life in Him and receive all the Blessings and Benefits of the Salvation that He gives to us as well as a new life-style. 

At Sodom In The Evening!

'At Sodom In The Evening.'
Genesis 19:1.
a)  Two Angels came to Sodom in the evening. 
b)  Lot sat in the Gate of the city - the place of city authority. 
c)  When Lot saw the two Angels:
1-He rose.
2-He went to meet them. 
3-He bowed before them. 
(Through this QT, At Sodom In The Evening, I find the real heart of Lot, a simple and polite man)
PRAYER: For the hospitality example and arrangements of our Church fathers and leaders.
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'Part Of A Specific Design.'
1 Kings 7:19. 
a)  The capitals 
b)  That were on the tops of the pillars
c)  In the vestibule
d)  Were of lily-work,
e)  Four cubits high.
(This Second one teaches me Part Of A Specific Design)
PRAYER: When designing something, to follow God's Creativity gift, Part Of A Specific Design)
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Chris.
This was a traditional and very polite welcome given to these two strangers when they came to the Gate of the City. Lot was a man of authority in the city, similar to a member of the ruling council. It was not only his kindness, but also Lot's responsibility, to welcome strangers who came into the city in the evening, and to arrange their accommodation, in this case, he welcomed them to his own home. 

An Important Function Of Shepherds!

'An Important Function Of Shepherds.'
Luke 2:8. 
a)  Nearby, in the fields outside of Bethlehem, 
b)  A group of shepherds were guarding their flocks
c)  From predators, 
d)  In the darkness of night. 
(This QT reveals An Important Function Of Shepherds (even until today))
PRAYER: For our Church 'Shepherds' to learn from the lives of the shepherds of flocks in Jesus' Day)
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'The Father Said To Jesus Christ.'
Psalm 110:1.
a)  This was spoken to our Lord, Jesus Christ. 
b)  "Sit at My Right Hand,
c)  Until I make Your enemies
d)  A footstool for your feet."
(This Second one is a part of what The Father Said To Jesus Christ, His Son and our Saviour)
PRAYER: That we would have patience, in the same way that both our Lord Jesus Christ, and also the shepherds, had patience to do the Will of God.
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Chris.
It is important for us, even today, to be praying for our farmers. Not only do they have to work hard in weather that is often inclement, but also the farms are subject to sheep and cattle thieves - night or day. To be a farmer is very hard work, so when the thieves come to their farms, it is so frustrating and discouraging! Yes, please pray for the farmers.