We Can Come To God!

'We Can Come To God.'
Hebrews 10:22.
a)  Let us draw near with a sincere heart
b)  In the Assurance that Faith brings,
c)  Because we have had our hearts sprinkled clean
d)  From an evil conscience,
e)  And our bodies washed with pure water. (1 Corinthians 6:11)
(Through this QT I rejoice that I Can Come To God)
PRAY: To come to God.
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'Our Mouth.'
a)  Song of Solomon 4:3. Can be lovely. 
b)  Ephesians 4:29. Should be used to build up other people.
c)  Exodus 4:15-16. God can be with our mouth. 
d)  Exodus 13:9. God's Word should be in it. 
e)  Numbers 22:38; 23:12; Deuteronomy 18:18. God's Servants should speak the Word that God puts in their mouth.
f)  Deuteronomy 31:19. God's People can have His Song in their mouth. 
g)  1 Kings 22:23; 2 Chronicles 18:22. The Lord can put a lying spirit in the mouth of a strange 'prophet'.
h)  Job 15:6. Sometimes our own mouth may condemn us.
i)  Job 40:4. There are times that we need to put our hand over our mouth to silence ourself. 
j)  Psalm 62:4. The mouth is too often hypocritical.
k)  Psalm 63:5. Our mouth can joyfully Praise the Lord. 
l)  Psalm 141:3. Ask the Lord to put a guard over our mouth.
m)  Proverbs 31:8. Open your mouth on behalf of those people who are unable to speak. 
n)  Ecclesiastes 5:2; Ephesians 4:29. Do not be rash with your mouth. 
o)  Ecclesiastes 5:6; Colossians 3:8. Do not let your mouth cause you to sin.
p)  Jeremiah 9:8. Some mouths are very hypocritical.
q)  Matthew 15:11. It is what comes out of the mouth that can defile the person.
r)  Luke 6:45. The mouth speaks from what fills the heart. 
s)  Romans 3:14. Some people's mouths are filled with cursing and bitterness. 
t)  Romans 10:9. We need to confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord 
(This Second one makes me seriously consider my mouth)
PRAY: That what we say will always be pleasing to the Lord. 
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Chris.
We need to take heed that our own mouth does not condemn us. The self-control of what we say is very important ... it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes I tremble inside when I hear people saying bitter and vitriolic words. God has given us mouths as a part of His Plan, mouths to Bless Him and Bless and Edify other people. If our mouths - as Believers - are perpetually filled with negatives and gossips we are really missing God and His Will in our lives.  

Justifiable And Righteous Anger!

'Justifiable And Righteous Anger.'
Genesis 34:7. 
a)  The sons of Jacob came home from their work in the field as soon as they heard that their sister had been abused. 
b)  These sons were indignant and very angry
c)  Because Shechem had done an outrageous thing according to the culture of Israel. 
d)  Shechem had laid with Jacob's daughter,
e)  Such a thing ought not to be done in Israel. (2 Samuel 13:12. It was an outrageous sin.)
(This QT reminds me that there is a place for Justifiable And Righteous Anger)
PRAY: For adequate protection for young people in our Churches and Missions.
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'Offer Ourselves To God.'
Romans 6:13.
a)  Do not present your members to sin
b)  As instruments for unrighteousness,
c)  But present yourselves to God
d)  As those who have been brought from death to life.
e)  And your members to God
f)  As instruments for righteousness. 
(Through this Second one I desire to Offer Myself To God today)
PRAY: For the Churches to be filled with people who Offer Themselves To God.
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Chris.
There is a place for justifiable and righteous anger in the Body of Christ. This is an anger that needs to be expressed against injustice and sin. There needs to be righteous and God-Glorifying behavior in the Churches and Missions. If the Church or Mission compromises with sin then it loses its authority and power, then ceases to Glorify the Lord. The First Purpose of the Church is to Glorify God, the Second Purpose of the Church is to build up the Body of Christ and the Third Purpose of the Church is to bring the Message of Salvation to a lost World. 

Church Or Family: We Need Our Shepherd!

'Church Or Family: We Need Our Shepherd.'
a)  Song of Solomon 4:2. Sheep need to be:
1-Shorn.
2-Washed. (Genesis 29:2)
3-Together. (Ezekiel 34:5)
b)  Genesis 12:16. Abram was given sheep.
c)  Genesis 29:6 & 9. The shepherd was sometimes female. 
d)  Genesis 29:7 & 8. Sheep need to be watered and pastured. 
e)  2 Chronicles 18:16. Sheep that have no shepherd get scattered.
f)  Psalm 23:1; 28:9; Isaiah 40:11. The Lord is our Shepherd.
g)  Psalm 78:72. The shepherd needs integrity and skill.
h)  Jeremiah 3:15; 23:4. True shepherds are the Gift of God.
i)  Jeremiah 10:21. When shepherds do not seek the Lord they become stupid and do not prosper. 
j)  Jeremiah 49:19. No shepherd can stand against the Lord.
k)  Jeremiah 50:6. Some shepherds lead their sheep astray.
l)  Ezekiel 34:2 & 8. Some shepherds feed themselves but not their flocks. 
m)  Ezekiel 34:7. Shepherds need to hear the Word of the Lord.
n)  Ezekiel 34:10. The Lord sometimes removes shepherds from their work.
o)  Ezekiel 34:12. A real shepherd cares for the flock. 
p)  Micah 5:4. True shepherds need the strength of the Lord. 
q)  Micah 7:14. The Lord shepherds His People with His Scepter.
r)  Nahum 3:18. When shepherds sleep the people scatter.
s)  Zechariah 10:2. Sheep get afflicted when there is no shepherd. 
t)  John 10:14; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25. The Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
u)  Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2. The Church of God needs shepherds.
(This QT reminds me that: Church Or Family: We Need Our Shepherd)
PRAY: For your Church Shepherds.
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'Alive To God.'
Romans 6:11. 
a)  Consider yourselves 
b)  To be dead to sin,
c)  But alive to God
d)  In Christ Jesus.
(Because of this Second one I remember that I am Alive To God)
PRAY: To be alert: Alive To God.
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Chris.
There are some Shepherds of God's People who are asleep. This is not sleep because of hard work, this is sleep because of depression and discouragement. Such Shepherds need humbly to find fellow ministers and friends to help them and not stay stuck in the depressive sleep. God's People should always be praying for their Shepherds. 

Considering Ourselves!

'Considering Ourselves-1.'

a)  Romans 6:11. To be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus.

b)  Leviticus 11:44; 20:7; 2 Chronicles 35:6. To keep ourselves holy.

c)  Leviticus 16:29 & 31; Leviticus 23:37. To humble ourselves at appropriate times.

d)  Leviticus 19:4; 26:1; Deuteronomy 4:23. To keep ourselves free from idols. 

e)  Leviticus 19:28. To not lacerate or tattoo our bodies. 

f)  Deuteronomy 9:1. Those that seem to be stronger then ourselves can be overcome.

g)  Deuteronomy 31:19. We can write a song for ourselves. 

h)  Joshua 3:5; 7:13. Sanctify ourselves. 

i)  Joshua 17:15. Clear out a place for you to live. 

j)  2 Chronicles 13:9. We are not to clear out the priests and then make our own priests. 

k)  2 Chronicles 29:5. Clean ourselves up and the House of the Lord too. 

l)  2 Chronicles 29:31. Dedicate ourselves to the Lord. 

m)  Ezra 10:11. There are times when we need to separate ourselves to the Lord. 

n)  Jeremiah 37:9. We are not to deceive ourselves. 

o)  Matthew 3:9. Not to be presumptuous. 

p)  Matthew 6:19. Not to store up for ourselves treasures on Earth. 

q)  Matthew 11:29. Taking the Lord's yoke upon ourselves and then finding rest for our souls. 

r)  Acts 2:40. Save ourselves from this corrupt generation. 

s)  Acts 13:46. By rejecting the Word of the Lord we condemn ourselves. 

t)  Acts 19:36. Calm yourselves and do not do anything rash. 

u)  Acts 20:28. God's Leaders must keep watch over themselves. 

v)  Romans 6:13. Present yourselves to God as raised from the dead to life.

w)  Romans 15:14. ...you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another. 

x)  Philippians 1:27. Conduct ourselves in a way worthy of the Gospel of Christ. 

y)  Philippians 2:3. Humbly regard others as more important than ourselves. 

z)  Colossians 4:5. Conduct ourselves wisely towards outsiders. 

(This QT causes me to Consider Myself in the Light of God's Word)
PRAY: To be sensitive to what God may be saying to us personally. 

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'Considering Ourselves-2.'

a)  Colossians 4:16. Reading the Word of God for ourselves, both individually and as an Assembly. 

b)  1 Thessalonians 2:1. How we respond to our spiritual leaders.

c)  1 Thessalonians 2:12. Conducting ourselves worthy of God Who calls us into His Kingdom and Glory.

d)  1 Thessalonians 4:1. Conduct ourselves to please God. 

e)  1 Thessalonians 4:9. We are taught by God to love one another. 

f)  1 Thessalonians 4:12. Conduct ourselves properly to outsiders and not depend on anyone. 

g)  1 Thessalonians 5:13. Be at peace among ourselves. 

h)  Hebrews 3:13. Encourage yourselves daily.

i)  1 Peter 1:17. Conduct yourselves with reverence. 

j)  1 Peter 1:22. Purify ourselves by obedience to the Truth.

k)  1 Peter 2:1. Rid ourselves of all:-

1-Malice.

2-Deceit.

3-Insincerity.

4-Envy.

5-Slander.

l)  1 Peter 2:5. Let ourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 

m)  1 Peter 4:1. Arm ourselves with the same attitude as Christ. 

n)  1 Peter 5:5. ...clothe ourselves with humility in our dealing with one another...

o)  1 Peter 5:6. Humble ourselves under the Mighty Hand of God.

p)  2 Peter 3:11. ...conducting ourselves in Holiness and Devotion. 

q)  Jude 1:20. Build ourselves up in the most Holy Faith, praying in the Holy Spirit. 

r)  Jude 1:21. Keep yourselves in the Love of God. 

(This Second one makes me realize what True Christian Fellowship should be like in the Body of Christ)
PRAY: To be an Encourager of others. 

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Chris. 

Envy is one of the greatest enemies of the growing Churches today. We should forsake all envy and feelings of unfairness. Envy in the Church comes from envy in individuals. When people properly deal with their personal envy problems the Church and Fellowship becomes much more pleasant and spiritually healthy. 

Attempt At Unjust Resolution!

'Attempt At Unjust Resolution.'
Genesis 34:5-6. 
a)  Shechem had defiled Jacob's daughter Dinah.
b)  Jacob remained quiet until his sons returned home from the field. 
c)  Hamor, Shechem's father, came to discus the matter with Jacob.
(This QT reveals to me the beginning of an Attempt At Unjust Resolution)
PRAY: For righteous resolution of conflict situations.
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'Ephesian Fallen Culture.'
Ephesians 2:1. 
a)  Once you were dead
b)  Because of your:
c)  Disobedience,
d)  Many sins,
e)  Failures.
(This Second one reveals Apostle Paul's love for the Ephesian Church, the beginning of teaching them how to be free in Christ)
PRAY: For our understanding of the way to Freedom in Christ: Ephesian Fallen Culture.
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Chris.
There are many attempts made for resolution of conflict amongst Believers today. Some of them are really unjust, just a 'cover-up'! The resolution of a conflict does not mean that someone has to be humiliated and another one is exalted. 
When a conflict is truly resolved, everyone concerned comes away from the resolution communication and experience with a 'free' heart. Yes, there may be some emotional bruises but they can and do heal. 
True Peace and conflict resolution should be easier for those people who are in Jesus Christ than for others. If we are in Jesus Christ, God dwells within us to help us. 
Please note well: the above comments cover 'conflict resolution', not sinful or crime issues which need to be dealt with in other ways. If we have been 'sinned against' that is very different to a simple conflict issue.
Buying someone a delicious meal or ice-cream, is not necessarily the way to resolution, although in some minor cases it may really help!

Pray For Our Ministers And Missionaries!

'Pray For Our Ministers And Missionaries.'
2 Corinthians 6:4.
a)  In everything we do,
b)  We show that we are true Ministers of God.
c)  We patiently endure:
1-Troubles of every kind.
2-Hardships of every kind.
3-Calamities of every kind.
(This QT reminds me to Pray For Our Ministers And Missionaries)
PRAY: For our Ministers and Missionaries.
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'Life Giving God.'
John 6:63.
a)  The Holy Spirit alone gives Eternal Life.
b)  Human effort accomplishes nothing. (Toward having Eternal Life)
c)  And the very words I (Jesus Christ) have spoken to you
d)  Are spirit and life.
(Through this Second one I am so grateful that Jesus Christ is my Life Giving God)
PRAY: For Faith to Believe and Receive the Words of Jesus Christ, our Life Giving God.
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Chris.
The vast majority of people that God calls into Ministry serving the Church or the Mission field will surely face difficulties at times in their Ministries. This is normal and it is frequently referred to in the New Testament. It is most important that the Churches and the individual Believers should be praying for the Ministers and Missionaries. 

God Has Given Us Eyes!

'God Has Given Us Eyes!'
a)  Song of Solomon 4:1; Genesis 29:17. Sometimes gentle and sensitive eyes like dove's eyes.
b)  Genesis 3:5. Eyes that discern.
c)  Genesis 21:19. Eyes that can be opened by God.
d)  Genesis 27:1. Eyes that may become weak in old age.
e)  Genesis 29:12; Psalm 13:3. Eyes that are dark.
f)  Deuteronomy 3:21; 4:3; 10:21. Eyes that can see what the Lord has done.
g)  Deuteronomy 28:32. Eyes that grow weary with searching.
h)  Deuteronomy 34:7. Moses' eyes were not weak when he was 120 years old. 
i)  1 Samuel 16:12. Beautiful eyes. 
j)  Ezra 9:8; Psalm 19:8. God gives us light to our eyes.
k)  Esther 8:5. Eyes that are pleased by other people. 
l)  Job 17:7; Psalm 6:7; 31:9. Eyes that grow dim from grief. 
m)  Job 31:1. It is good to make a covenant with our eyes.
n)  Psalm 18:27; Isaiah 5:15; 10:12. Eyes that are proud. (Are not good)
o)  Psalm 31:9. Eyes sometimes get worn out because of frustration. 
p)  Psalm 101:6. Eyes that favor the faithful people of the land. 
q)  Psalm 116:8. The Lord may rescue my eyes from grief. 
r)  Psalm 119:136; Lamentation 3:48. Eyes that tear because other people do not follow the Way of the Lord.
s)  Psalm 123:2; 141:8; Isaiah 17:7. Eyes that are on the Lord our God. 
t)  Psalm 146:8; Isaiah 42:7. Blind eyes that can be miraculously opened by the Lord.
u)  Proverbs 4:25. Eyes that look forward. 
v)  Proverbs 15:30. Bright eyes cheer the heart. 
w)  Proverbs 17:24. A fool's eyes roam all over the place. 
x)  Song of Solomon 6:5. The eyes can be so captivating.
y)  Isaiah 3:16. Eyes that may be seductive are not good. 
z)  Isaiah 30:20. Eyes that will see their Teacher. 
(Through this QT I am so grateful that God Has Given Me Eyes)
PRAY: That we will be good stewards of our eyes. 
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'More About Eyes.'
a)  Isaiah 33:15. The good person who shuts their eyes against evil schemes. 
b)  Isaiah 33:17. Eyes that will see our King (Jesus) one day.
c)  Isaiah 60:4. Raise your eyes and look around.
d)  Jeremiah 31:6. Refrain from tears, your reward will come. 
e)  Ezekiel 40:4; 44:5. We need to look with our eyes and pay attention to the Lord. 
f)  Micah 7:10. Eyes that triumph over the Lord's enemies and ours. 
g)  Matthew 9:29-30; 20:34; Mark 8:25. The Lord touched the eyes of the blind people and healed them. 
h)  Matthew 13:15. Hard hearted people shut their eyes to the Lord.
i)  Matthew 26:43. The physically and emotionally weary Disciples could not keep their eyes open.
j)  John 4:35. Open your eyes and see the Harvest. 
k)  Acts 26:18. People's spiritual eyes need to be opened.
l)  Romans 3:18. The Fear of God is very necessary before our eyes. 
m)  Romans 12:17. We should do what is honorable in front of everyone's eyes. 
n)  Ephesians 1:18. The eyes of our heart need to be enlightened. 
o)  Hebrews 12:2. Keep our eyes on Jesus. 
(This Second one reveals many reminders about our eyes and how we should use them... More About Eyes)
PRAY: That our spiritual eyes be opened. 
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Chris.
Those people who are Believers in the Lord need to be alert with both our physical and spiritual eyes. One of the gentle rebukes given by the Lord to His Disciples was when they were sleeping instead of praying. In the Old Testament we can see similar incidents happening. 
In these days we really need to keep spiritually alert and be living as God wants us to live. 

Wise Jacob!

'Wise Jacob!'
Genesis 34:4-5.
a)  Shechem spoke to his father Hamor,
b)  "Get me this girl for my wife."
c)  Jacob had heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah.
d)  But Jacob's sons were with the livestock in the field,
e)  So Jacob held his Peace until they came.
(This QT reveals to us Wise Jacob)
PRAY: For wise fathers to be in the Churches. 
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'God Is Able To Do This.'
Hebrews 8:10.
a)  Make Covenants with His People.
b)  Put His Laws into the minds of His People.
c)  Write His Laws on His Peoples' hearts.
d)  Have a relationship with His People as their God.
(Through this Second one I know that God Is Able To Do This)
PRAY: For a good personal relationship with God.
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Chris.
Whether rich or poor, if we are Followers of Jesus Christ, we need to follow His Way and His Principles for our lives. When we put ourselves and our ways first, we miss the best that God has for us. It does not matter how young or old we are, we should not forget that God's Way and God's Plan is best. We should never try to "push" our own way, rather, we should follow God's Way. 

Make No Obstacle For Anyone!

'Make No Obstacle For Anyone.'
2 Corinthians 6:3. 
a)  We live in such a way
b)  That no one will stumble because of us. 
c)  And no one
d)  Will find fault with our ministry. 
(This QT calls me to Make No Obstacle For Anyone)
PRAY: Not to be an obstacle for anyone.
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'A Positive Solution.'
Ezekiel 18:31.
a)  Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed,
b)  And make yourselves a new heart
c)  And a new spirit.
d)  Why will you die
e)  O House of Israel?
(Through this Second one I see A Positive Solution)
PRAY: For A Positive Solution.
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Chris.
We should live in response to all that the Lord has done for us. This is the only way in which we can progress along the pathway that the Lord has for us to walk along. If we lose sight of what the Lord has done, we tend to wander off the pathway. We need to continue to walk by Faith. 

A Pure And Lovely Wedding Day!

'A Pure And Lovely Wedding Day.'
Song of Solomon 3:11.
a)  Young women of Zion,
b)  Come out and look at King Solomon!
c)  Look at his crown,
d)  The crown his mother placed on him
e)  On his wedding day,
f)  His day of joyful delight.
(This QT reveals A Pure And Lovely Wedding Day)
PRAY: For those people you know that are getting married soon.
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'A New Heart.'
Ezekiel 36:26.
a)  God can give us a New Heart.
b)  God can put a New Spirit within us.
c)  God can remove our stubborn heart.
d)  God can give us an obedient heart.
(Through this Second one I thank God for His Gift for us of A New Heart)
PRAY: For a new heart if we know that we need one.
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Chris. 
It seemed that, in the Old Testament days, the young women of Zion, even though they came from good Jewish families, were also well cared for in the environment in which they lived. Family cared for them and society cared about them. If the young women in the Churches today were well loved and cared for in both family and Church, there would be far fewer broken hearts all round!

Good Fathers Esteem And Protect Their Daughters!

'Good Fathers Esteem And Protect Their Daughters.'
Genesis 34:1-3.
a)  Genesis 34:1. This was Dinah's honourable intention. She wanted to visit the women of the land. 
b)  Genesis 34:2. Shechem, the son of a provincial ruler, did evil to her. 
c)  Genesis 34:3. Shechem's heart was not right. 
(This QT reminds me that Good Fathers Esteem And Protect Their Daughters, Dinah was not properly protected.)
PRAY: For lovely and good families to be in your Church and Community.
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'They Do Not Know God.'
1 John 4:8.
a)  Anyone who does not love
b)  Does not know God,
c)  For God is love. 
(Through this Second one I understand that They Do Not Know God)
PRAY: For Love to be a major part of the life of your Church.
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Chris.
In several Nations there are now specific ministries that reach out to the fathers in the Churches. This is a very positive idea and quite an effective ministry. When Church families are in good condition, it means that in some way, they are experiencing the Blessing of the Lord. One of the most effective witnesses of the Lord in the Church is the family witness. Unchurched families are more likely to come to Church if they can see wholesome families in the Church. 

The Desire For Mobility!

'The Desire For Mobility.'

Song of Solomon 3:9-10. 

a)  King Solomon made for himself a carriage/sedan chair.

b)  It was made from the trees of Lebanon.

c)  Its:-

1-Posts were made of silver,

2-Back was made of gold. 

3-Seat was purple. 

4-interior was lovingly inlaid by the daughters of Jerusalem.

(This QT proves to me that even Royalty has The Desire For Mobility)

PRAY: For those people in our Family and Church who may be immobile.

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'God's Work.'
Genesis 1:31.

a)  God saw everything that He had made,

b)  And it was very good.
c)  And there was evening,
d)  And there was morning -
e)  The sixth day.
(Through this Second one I Praise God for His Work)
PRAY: To understand, and have a revelation of, God's Work.
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Chris. 
Whatever God does is very good. He is Eternally Changeless. He says of Himself: 'I do not change!' That is why, when we come to God in Prayer, we can trust Him. To be sure, we will not always understand Him and we never will! BUT we can and should trust Him. Our Prayer time is a very important part of our relationship with God. To be sure, the enemy of our souls will try to deprive us of our personal time with God. Keep on coming to God in Prayer!

Solomon's Beautiful Palanquin!

'Solomon's Beautiful Palanquin.'
Song of Solomon 3:9-10.
(A Palanquin is a beautiful enclosed carriage.)
a)  Pillars of silver. 
b)  Support of gold. 
c)  Seat of purple.
d)  Interior paved with love by the daughters of Jerusalem.
(Through this QT I can see Solomon's Beautiful Palanquin)
PRAYER: For the Leaders of your Nation.
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'Incredible Love.'
2 Corinthians 5:21. 
a)  For He made Him
b)  Who knew no sin
c)  To be sin for us,
d)  That we might become
e)  The Righteousness of God
f)  In Him. 
(This Second one reminds me of God's Incredible Love)
PRAYER: Thank God for His Incredible Love.
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Chris. 
The Lord Jesus Christ was and is the Spotless Lamb of God. He knew no sin, He did no sin, and yet, in His Humanity He took our sins upon Himself. He became the Sacrifice for our sins, that, through His Suffering and Death He paid the price to redeem us from the penalty for our sins. It is through Believing in Him and receiving Him personally as our Lord and Saviour that we can experience God's Great Gift of Salvation. 

The Most Important Message!

'The Most Important Message.'
2 Corinthians 6:1-2.
a)  This is the Message from the Workers of the Lord.
b)  The Lord says: 
1-In an acceptable time 
2-I have heard you,
3-And in the Day of Salvation
4-I have helped you.
c)  Behold, now is the Accepted Time;
d)  Behold, now is the Day of Salvation.
(This QT reveals The Most Important Message)
PRAY: For the Ministers in your Church to have The Most Important Message.
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'God's Workers.'
a)  2 Corinthians 5:18. Have the Ministry of Reconciliation.
b)  2 Corinthians 5:19. Have the Word of Reconciliation. 
c)  2 Corinthians 5:20. Implore the Church, on Christ's behalf to be reconciled to God. 
d)  1 Corinthians 3:9. Are God's Fellow Workers.
(Through this Second one I thank God that I am one of God's Workers)
PRAY: For God's Workers.
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Chris.
We should not receive the Grace of God in vain. Foremost, as God's Workers, we should never forget the Grace of God. The absolute whole reason we do what we do to serve the Lord is because of the Grace of God. Do not receive the Grace of God in vain.

Jacob's Altar!

'Jacob's Altar.'
Genesis 33:20.
a)  Then Jacob erected an Altar there.
b)  And called it:
c)  "El Elohe Israel."
d)  It means: "God, the God of Israel."
(This QT teaches me about the importance of personal altars - spiritual ones - Jacob's Altar)
PRAY: And establish your Jacob's Altar, your personal one.
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'A New Creation.'
2 Corinthians 5:17. 
a)  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
b)  He is a New Creation.
c)  The old has passed away;
d)  Behold,
e)  The new has come.
(Through this Second one I thank God that I am in Christ)
PRAY: For personal assurance of being in Christ. [Being A New Creation]
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Chris.
It seems that there was a spiritual principle, in the Old Testament, of naming the places where one had a significant encounter with God. It gives us a helpful example for our lives today, of naming significant places with significant names, usually names from Biblical origin. I know certain men and women of God today who do this. 
I am not going to give examples, we know our own relationship with God and our own Prayer Life. We know how, where and when we maintain our personal QT lives. 
These Biblically significant places really bring stability to our Spiritual life, both as we come to them, take time in them, and when we look back (remember) on them. 
Probably, the most important part of our Spiritual life is our personal relationship with God. Believers who have 'grown up' in their relationship with Him who live mostly in a non-believing environment will value, not only their personal relationship with God but, also, the places where they can enjoy fellowship and participate in mutual Spiritual Life with other Believers. 

Victory In The Night!

To all the people who were praying for me during my recent absence due to a minor successful hospital procedure (hip replacement), I want to express my grateful thanks for your prayers. I value your continued prayer for my complete recovery. 
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'Victory In The Night.'
Song of Solomon 3:8.
a)  Here are Solomon's warriors.
b)  They are all skilled in using swords. 
c)  They are all experienced in combat.
d)  Each one has his sword at his side.
e)  Each one guards Solomon and his people from the terrors of the night. 
(This QT teaches me about Victory In The Night)
PRAY: For Victory In The Night for all those people who find the night - time difficult. Especially those people in your family and Church. 
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'The First Fruits And Most Important Of All God's Creatures.'
James 1:18.
a)  God decided
b)  To give us life
c)  Through the Word of Truth
d)  To make us
e)  His most important creatures. 
(Through this Second one I understand more about the Grace of God because He has made us The First Fruits And Most Important Of All God's Creatures)
(Pray for the Revelation and Understanding of the fact that we are The First Fruits And Most Important Of All God's Creatures)
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Chris.
Prayer for one another and Prayer for other people is both effective and important. We should be praying for those people who are having various kinds of difficulties. Although we may not understand them, there are, in our Churches some people who find night-time difficult. If we know of such people, our prayers can be so helpful. 

Three Lovely Promises Of God!

'Three Lovely Promises Of God.'
Ezekiel 11:19.
a)  Unity - "I will give them one heart."
b)  Anointing - "A New Spirit I will put within them." (Ezekiel 36:26)
c)  Spiritual and Social Sensitivity - "I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh."
(This QT reveals Three Lovely Promises Of God)
PRAY: For these Three Lovely Promises Of God to be our life experience.
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'With This New Spirit And Heart.'
Ezekiel 36:26-27.
a)  We will have a renewed heart and will not be hard-hearted.
b)  We will be anointed by the Holy Spirit.
c)  We will obey the Lord.
(This Second reveals our life - style With This New Spirit And Heart)
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Chris.
The Promises of God's Word, when relevant for our lives, are for us to Believe. There are many Promises in God's Word, we should not abuse them and Servants of the Lord should not manipulate True Believers with them. One of the dangers of some 'Television Ministries' is the manipulation of simple people, trying to get their money, takes place in their programs. We should avoid such programs and just watch edifying ministry. 
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BECAUSE OF A SIMPLE HEALTH PROCEDURE IN HOSPITAL, THERE WILL BE NO QT FOR A FEW DAYS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS. 

A Policy Of Honesty!

'A Policy Of Honesty.'
Genesis 33:19.
a)  For 100 pieces of silver
b)  Jacob bought from the sons of Hamor,
c)  The father of Shechem
d)  The land he camped on.
(This QT reveals A Policy Of Honesty in Jacob's life at that time)
PRAY: That we will be principled people with A Policy Of Honesty.
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'A Clear Difference.'
John 3:6. 
a)  That which is born of the flesh
b)  Is flesh,
c)  And that which is born of the (Holy) Spirit
d)  Is spirit. 
(Through this Second one I can see A Clear Difference)
PRAY: To have a clear understanding and confidence that personally you are born of the Holy Spirit. {Jesus our Lord used the Words: "Born Again"}
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Chris.
Jacob bought the land he camped on from the sons of Hamor. This really teaches us that in many ways Jacob had "Godly principles". He did not just move somewhere and not pay anything for it. He wanted to keep a clear conscience with God and man. 
Jacob was not an invited guest of the sons of Hamor, nor was he a part of his family. He was just camping! 
When we are family, or 'family of God' we can, and should, be free to live as a family but, if we are just living on someone's land, we should be able to pay for it unless the land owner has invited us to be there (even then there needs to be some kind of contract). 
This applies very much to people involved in 'mission', having God's Provision does not necessarily mean that there is no need to pay for it, unless the person responsible tells us, with contract, or by agreement, that there is no need to pay.