In an Environmental of Praise

Psalm 40 Series 

Psalm 40:3-6

‘In an Environment of Praise.’

a)       Psalm 40:3. Others will put their trust in God.

b)       Psalm 22:22. We declare the Wonders of God’s Name.

c)       Psalm 22:25. We can fulfil our vows to God.

d)       Revelation 5:9 -10. We can reign in Life.

e)       Psalm 103:1-2. We always remember the good things God has done for us.

f)         Isaiah 12:1-3. We Receive God’s Comfort; God’s Salvation; God’s Strength; God’s Joy.

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‘Happiness and Blessedness’

a)       Psalm 40:4. As We Trust in the Lord.

b)       Psalm 2:12. As We Find Protection in the Lord.

c)       Romans 15:13. As We Believe in the Lord.

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‘God’s Thoughts About Us’

a)       Psalm 40:5. Are Many.

b)       Psalm 92:5. Are Deep.

c)       Psalm 139:17. Are Precious Innumerable.

d)       Isaiah 55:9. Are Higher than Ours.

e)       Jeremiah 29:11. Give Us A Future and Hope.

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‘Our Sacrifices and Offerings are Not So Important’

a)       Psalm 40:6. God is Not Looking for Them.

b)       Psalm 51:16. They Cannot Take Away Our Sins.

c)       1 Samuel 15:22. They Do Not Please Him So Much.

d)       Isaiah 1:11. They Sometimes Make God Sick.

e)       Isaiah 66:3. The Offerings are Not Accepted by God of Those Who Choose Their Own Way.

f)         Jeremiah 7:21-23. God Does Not Want Offerings; He Wants Obedience.

g)       Hosea 6:6. Knowing God is More Important Than Sacrifices.

h)       Matthew 9:13. Mercy is More Important Than Sacrifice.

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Chris

(Typed and Copied by Priscilla from the late Rev. Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes)

Going By Faith

 

Going By Faith.’

a)  Acts 20:22. The Holy Spirit is compelling me to go to Jerusalem, but I do not know what is going to happen there.

b)   James 4:13-15. The right attitude to going by Faith.

c)   Proverbs 27:1. We are not to boast of tomorrow.

d)   Isaiah 55:8-12. Follow God’s Way, then we can go out with Joy.

(This QT teaches me a further meaning of Going By Faith)

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‘John The Baptist.’

a)   Matthew 11:1-2. When he was in prison he heard about the ministry of Jesus Christ.

b)   Matthew 11:2-3. John sent two of his disciples to establish that Christ was the Messiah and the Saviour of the World.

c)   Matthew 11:4-6. Jesus sent John’s disciples back to Him with this message:-

1-  Tell the things which you hear and see.

2-  The blind people receive their sight.

3-  The lame people walk.

4-  The lepers are cleansed.

5-  The deaf people hear.

6-  The dead are raised up.

7-  The poor people have the Gospel preached to them.

8-  Blessed is the person who finds no occasion for stumbling in Christ.

d)   Matthew 11:7-10. Jesus Christ affirms the ministry of John the Baptist.

e)   Matthew 11:11. Among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.

f)   Isaiah 40:3. His ministry was prophesied about.

g)   Luke 1:80. He was strong spiritually.

h)   Matthew 3:1-4. He was a simple man:-

1-  His Message was simple.

2-  His clothes were simple.

3-  His food was simple.

i)   Matthew 14:4. He was an uncompromising messenger of Truth.

j)   John 1:19-37; 3:22-30. He continually pointed the way to Jesus Christ the Lamb of God.

(This Second one reminds me of the important ministry and example of John The Baptist)

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Chris.

We need to endeavour to be strong spiritually. God’s ways of making us strong are quite unique. Firstly, He says that His Joy will make us strong spiritually. We should ask God to give us that Joy. Secondly, His Words tells us that when we are weak that is the time when we can be spiritually strong. Thirdly, God gives us His Holy Spirit to give us strength in our inner man – this is spiritual strength. 

(Copied by Priscilla, Originally from Pastor Chris Harrison's QT Notes)

I Wait for the Lord

Psalm 40 Series

‘I Wait for the Lord’

Psalm 40:1

a)       Psalm 40:1. Patiently Help Me.

b)       Psalm 33:20. Depending on Him: To Save Me: To Help me: To Protect Me Like a Shield.

c)       Psalm 37:7. Patiently for the Lord to Act.

d)       Psalm 130:6. More than Sentries Long for the Dawn.

e)       Isaiah 33:2. For His Mercy

f)         Jeremiah 14:22. To Send the Rain.

g)       Psalm 62:1. Quietly Before the Lord for His Salvation.

h)       Psalm 59:9. For God to Rescue me.

i)          Habakuk 2:3. Patiently for the Fulfilment of God’s Vision.

j)          Galatians 5:5. To Receive Everything Promised to Me Because I am Right with God Through Faith.

k)       1 Corinthians 1:7. Eagerly for the Return of My Lord, Jesus Christ.

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‘Secure Steps.’

Psalm 40:2.

a)       Psalm 40:2. The Lord Makes My Steps Secure.

b)       Psalm 17:5. Our Steps Stay on God’s Path.

c)       Psalm 18:36. The Lord has made a Wide Path for our Feet: To Keep them from slipping.

d)       Psalm 37:23. The Lord directs the Steps of the Godly.

e)       Psalm 119:133. God’s Word Guides our Steps. 

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Chris 

(Typed by Priscilla , Copied from Bible QT Notes of the late Reverend Chris Harrison)

Pray for the Victory Over the Enemies

'Prayer for Victory Over the Enemies.'
Psalm 83:1-18.
a) Psalm 83:1. Prayer of Asaph, a man who knew his need of God.
b) Psalm 83:1. Oh God do not: -
         1. Remain quiet.
         2. Be silent.
         3. Be still.
c) Psalm 83:2-5. The enemies' strategy: -
        1. 83:2. Make an uproar.
        2. 83:2. Exalt themselves.
        3. 83:3. Make shrewd plans.
        4. 83:3. Conspiring together.
        5. 83:4. To wipe us out and remove the memory of us.
        6. 83:5. To make a covenant against God.
d) Psalm 83:6-8. They join together from different nations.
e) Psalm 83:9-17. Prayer for God's action: -
            1. Psalm 83:9-12. Deal with them.
            2. Psalm 83:13-14. Make them like: -

A-Whirling dust.

B-Chaff in the wind.

C-Fire.
3. Psalm 83:15. Pursue them.
4. Psalm 83:15. Terrify them.
5. Psalm 83:16. Fill their faces with dishonour that they may seek the Name of the Lord.
6. Psalm 83:17. Let them: -

A. Be ashamed.
           B. Be dismayed.
           C. Be humiliated.
           D. Perish.

f) Psalm 83:18. The enemies will know that God alone, whose Name is the Lord, are the highest over all the Earth.
(This QT helps me to make Prayer for Victory Over the Enemies)
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'Joy.'
a) John 16:24. Comes through answered Prayer.
b) Luke 15:5. Comes through finding a lost sheep.
c) John 15:11; 17:13. Comes through the Words of Jesus Christ.
d) Proverbs 17:22. In the heart is a good medicine.
e) Ezra 3:12. Comes at the time of Restoration.
f) Matthew 28:8. Comes because of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
g) Luke 24:52. Comes through Worship.
h) Acts 15:3. Because other people get converted to receive Jesus Christ.
i) Psalm 16:11. Comes because of the Lord's Presence.
j) Nehemiah 12:43. Comes as a Gift from God.
k) Psalm 100:2. Can be in our Praise Song.
l) Psalm 126:5-6. Comes at times of reaping.
m) Nehemiah 8:10; Hebrews 12:2. Of the Lord is our strength.
n) Psalm 132:16. Comes through being Godly.
o) Isaiah 12:3; Psalm 51:12. Comes from the Springs of Salvation.
p) Isaiah 35:10. Comes from being Ransomed by the Lord.
q) Romans 14:17. From the Holy Spirit is a part of God's Kingdom.
(Through this Second one I find Joy)
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Chris.
The Words of the Lord Jesus Christ are of paramount importance to us and for us. His Words are Words of Truth that bring Freedom. His Words are Words of Instruction that make us into Disciples. His Words are Words of Comfort that bring us Healing. His Words are Words of Peace that give us a calm heart. Let us read and believe The Words of the Lord Jesus Christ.

(Copied and Typed by Priscilla)

'Unceasing'

 

‘Unceasing’

Colossians 1:3.

a) Ephesians 1:16. Prayer and Thanksgiving for Others.

b) Romans 1:18-19. Testimony of God’s Grace in Others.

c) 1 Samuel 7:8-9. Crying to the Lord for Others, so that He will Save them from the hands of enemies.

d) 1 Samuel 12:23. Continue to Prayers and Discipleship for Others.

e) Philippians 1:3-4. For Others; Thanking God; Having Good Heart; and Praying with All Joy.

f) 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Prayer is Enjoined.

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‘Our Calling’

a) 2 Thessalonians 1:11. God would count us worthy of it.

b) 2 Thessalonians 2:14. By the Gospel.

c) Romans 8:30. Is because of our Predestination.

d) Romans 9:24. Is Together with People from the Nations.

e) Philippians 9:24. Is High and In Christ.

f) 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 1 Peter 5:10. Is to God’s Kingdom and Glory.

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Chris

(Copied and typed by Priscilla)

 

Blessed Be The Lord

'Blessed Be The Lord.'

a) Psalm 89:52. For evermore.

b) Psalm 41:13; 106:48. From everlasting to everlasting.

c) Psalm 72:18. Who only does wondrous things.

d) Nehemiah 9:5. His Glorious Name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

(This QT causes me to proclaim Blessed Be The Lord)

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'A Living God Who Speaks To Us.'

a) Revelation 3:22. We need to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to the churches.

b) John 12:28. Sounding like thunder.

c) 2 Peter 1:17. With a Glorious and Majestic voice.

d) Romans 4:17. Telling us who He has made us.

e) Galatians 4:23; Genesis 15:4. Making His Promise.

f) Numbers 23:19. And Acts.

g) Genesis 22:2; James 1:22. Sometimes telling us things to do that are not easy to do.

h) Genesis 22:12. Because He Knows our hearts.

i) Genesis 22:16. As we obey Him.

j) John 6:63. With Words of Spirit and Life.

k) Micah 7:20. And stays True to His Word.

l) Isaiah 55:1. With His Invitation.

m) Isaiah 55:2; Zechariah 7:11-13. And asks us to listen carefully.

n) Isaiah 55:3. He wants us to concentrate and then we will live.

o) Isaiah 55:8-9. About His Ways and Thoughts.

p) Isaiah 55:11. To accomplish what He Desires.

q) Isaiah 42:2. Gently.

r) Matthew 17:5. Telling us to listen to the Words of Jesus Christ.

s) 2 Corinthians 11:3. Do not be deceived by other voices that would lead us away from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

t) 2 Timothy 3:13-17. God speaks from His Word primarily. If it does not measure by and to the Word of God - it is a false message.

u) 2 Corinthians 10:4-5. We need to receive His Word with our minds in right condition:-

1-Knocking down the Devil's strongholds.

2-Breaking down our proud arguments.

3-Conquering rebellious ideas.

4-1 Samuel 15:22. Being ready to obey Christ.

v) Romans 12:2. Helping us to know what He wants us to do.

w) Jeremiah 6:10. To give us warning.

x) Matthew 13:13. Sometimes in parables.

y) Isaiah 30:21. To show us the way to go.

(Through this Second one I realize that I have A Living God Who Speaks To Me)

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Chris.

One of the main and clear words that describes the dealings of God with His Beloved People is Gentle. The Scriptures tell us that The Ministry of Jesus Christ is a Powerful and yet Gentle Ministry. The Bible teaches Church Leaders to lead their Churches with Gentleness. Husbands are also to be Gentle with their wives. Our tongues are to be Gentle tongues. Let us endeavour to be, and value being, Gentle.

(Copied and Typed by Priscilla)

The Spirit We Have Received

 

‘The Spirit We Have Received.’

Romans 8:15.

a)  It is not a Spirit of Bondage Again to Fear.

i)        1 John 4:18. Perfect Love Takes Away All Fear.

ii)     Hebrews 2:14-15. No More Fear of Dying.

iii)   2 Timothy 1:7. Is a Spirit of: Power, Love, and Self-Discipline.

iv)    1 Corinthians 2:12. It is for us to know the Wonderful Things that God has given to us.

v)      Galatians 5:22-23. It is a Spirit that Makes Us Fruitful.

b)  It is a Spirit of Adoption

i)          Romans 8:16. Teaching us that we are God’s children.

ii)       Isaiah 56:5. Gives us the everlasting names.

iii)    Galatians 4:5-7. The Freedom God gives us:

a.       v 5. Adopted as His Very Own Children.

b.      v. 6. God sent the Spirit of His Son into our Hearts. 

c.       v. 6. Now we can call God, ‘Abba Father.’

d.      v. 7. Now we are God’s own Children.

e.       v. 7. Everything He has belongs to us.

iv)     Ephesians 1:5. It is God’s Unchanging Plan and Great Pleasure to Adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Christ Jesus.

v)       Ephesians 1:11-14. Praising God because: -

a.       v. 11. Because of Christ, we have received an Inheritance from God.

b.      v. 11. God chose us from the beginning.

c.       v. 12. God’s purpose for us to trust in Christ and to praise God.

d.      v. 13. We have heard the Truth: The Good News that God Saves Us.

e.       v. 13. When we believed in Christ, He identified us as His own by giving us the Holy Spirit.

f.         v. 14. The Holy Spirit is God’s guarantee that He will give us everything He promised and that He has purchased us to be His Own People.

c) Bringing Us into Intimacy with the Father God.

i)          Luke 11:2. To That We Can Pray to Him.

ii)       Luke 22:42. To Empower Us to Do His Will.

iii)    John 20:17. So That We Can Take His Message to Others.

iv)     Romans 5:5. Experiencing His Love in Our Hearts.

v)       1 John 3:1-3. So that We Anticipate Seeing Jesus One Day and Keeping our Life Pure.

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‘It is Pleasing to God’

a)       Ephesians 1:5. That Through Jesus Christ We Are Adopted as God’s Children.

b)      Ephesians 1:9. That the Plan He Designed Long Ago, which is Centred on Christ, Be Revealed to Us.

c)       Philippians 2:13. God is Working in Us, Giving Us the Desire to Obey Him and The Power to Do What is Pleasing to Him.

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Chris.

(Copied and Typed by Priscilla)