'Challenged to Long Term Discipleship.'

'Challenged To Long Term Discipleship.'
Mark 10:17-31.
a) 10:17. The approach of the rich and educated Jewish young man who thought He was ready to be a Disciple of Christ:-
1-He was enthusiastic - he came running.
2-He honored Christ outwardly - kneeled before Him.
3-He called Christ "Good Teacher".
4-He wanted to know what he could do to receive the reward of Eternal Life - he had totally the wrong concept.
b) 10:18. The example of the humility of Christ.
c) 10:19. Christ reminded him of the Commandments, mentioning specific ones.
d) 10:20. The young man had obeyed all these commandments since childhood. He was a good guy - but not a potential disciple.
e) 10:21. Looking at this young man, Christ felt genuine love for him.
f) 10:21. There is still one thing you need to do Christ told him, and put His attention on to the one thing that the young man needed to do. release himself from his false security - his riches.
g) 10:21. Christ asked him to deal with that issue and then follow Him to become a disciple.
h) 10:22. The young man was sad and went away - he had many possessions.
i) 10:23-25. Jesus exclaimed to his disciples that it was difficult for people with many possessions to enter into God's Kingdom.
j) 10:26. The question of the Disciples, who can be saved. Maybe no one else! Just this exclusive little group. why preach?
k) 10:27. All things are possible with God. God makes impossibilities possible.
l) 10:28. Peter speaks about the Disciples' situation - they had left all to follow Him.
m) 10:29. Jesus spoke about the reality of the leaving for His Sake and the Gospel's:-
1-House.
2-Family.
3-Property - in Bible days is meant the main source of income.
n) 10:30. The present and future Blessings for the True Disciple.
o) 10:31. In world value sometimes the first or foremost think they have to be first, just like the rich young man - God's values are different.
(Through this QT I am Challenged To Long Term Discipleship)
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'Keep Composed And Calm.'
a) Ecclesiastes 10:4. If your leader is angry with you, do not abandon your position; keep calm.
b) Ecclesiastes 10:4. It is possible to put a stop to great offences through our:-
1-Calmness.
2-Composure.
3-Gentleness.
c) 1 Samuel 25:24-33. The calmness and composure of Abigail that eventually
brought her great reward.
d) Proverbs 25:15. The power of Patience and Soft Speech.
(This Second one reminds me to Keep Composed And Calm)
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Chris.
The Lord knows about our situation of life. He knows our financial situation and the financial situation of the Nation we live in. He is the One who provides for us all that we have and gives us strength to work and wisdom to run a business. As long as the work and business are in His Will, He will use that to meet our needs. Sometimes God calls for change in our life and situation. If He does, we really need to trust Him at such times. As individuals, as families and as church - we need to trust Him. When He leads us into change - He Will provide.

(Selected from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes, by Priscilla)  

'Christ Died for Our Sins Once For All.'

  

'Christ Died For Our Sins Once For All.'

a) 1 Peter 3:18. For unrighteous people, to make them righteous.

b) 1 Peter 2:24. That we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

c) Romans 5:6. At the right time Christ died for the ungodly people.

d) Romans 5:8. God shows His Love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

e) Galatians 1:4. He gave Himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the Will of our God and Father.

f) Titus 2:14. He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for Himself a people of His Own who are zealous for good deeds.

g) Hebrews 9:26. He has appeared once for all at the end of the age to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

h) Hebrews 9:28. Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many people.

i) Matthew 26:28. Christ's Blood of the Covenant, which was poured out for many people for the forgiveness of sins.

(Through this QT I am reminded to be grateful that Christ Died For My Sins Once For All)

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'The Ultimate Covenant.'

a) Hebrews 7:22. Jesus is the Surety of it.

b) Hebrews 8:6. Christ mediates a better Covenant enacted on better Promises.

c) Hebrews 8:7-8. There needed to be a New Covenant as the first was not faultless because God found fault with the people.

d) Hebrews 8:9. The People of God did not continue in the first Covenant.

e) Hebrews 8:10-11. The New Covenant is in the minds and hearts of God's People and is a Covenant of Relationship.

f) Hebrews 9:15; 12:24. Christ is the Mediator of a New Covenant which gives an Eternal Inheritance.

g) Hebrews 13:20. The Blood of the Eternal Covenant.

h) 1 Corinthians 11:25. Is remembered through the partaking of Holy Communion.

(In this Second one I find The Ultimate Covenant)

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Chris.

Are we grateful that Christ died for our sins? Do we take our Christian life for granted? Our attitude towards the Work of Christ in our lives is reflected in the way we behave and talk. God has made a Covenant with us through the Blood of Jesus Christ. He never breaks His Covenant with us. He is always Faithful. The Power of this Covenant should be seen in the way we live and heard in the way we talk.

(selected from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes, by Priscilla)

'Ready to live out new life.'

 Do not give up when the going is tough! There was no 'pity party'.

a) Mark 16:14. Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe thouse who had seen Jesus after He had risen. 

    Those people had been touched by the power of the Gospel and by the Holy Spirit. And        yet they had: unbelief ; hardness of heart; mistrust. 

    It was time for TRANSFORMATION not Condemination. 

    Just like the disciples of Jesus, the new believers in Ephesus, we all need to experience        New Life from the Lord and to live in it; Go out into all the world and proclaim the                Gospel to everybody. Condemnation will not produce anything positive in our lives. 

b) Mark 16:15. The Calling: He said to them, 

    "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature."(Matthew 28:18) Jesus         said to them "All authority in heaven and on earth had been given to me." (Matthew             28:19-20 - Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am         with you always, to the end of the age. 

c) Luke 24:47. And that repentance for the forgiveness of sis should be proclaimed in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 

d) Mark 16:16. The Rresult - Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 

e) Mark 16:17-18 - The Signs that followed and accompanied the preaching of the Word.

        i) Miracles of deliverance

        ii) New languages from the Holy Spirit

        iii) Experiencing God's protection in wonderful ways. 

        iv) A Ministry of Compassiong - Bringing healing to the sick people. 

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Chris. 

(Selected from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Notes by Priscilla)

'Christ, Who is Our Life.'

 

'Christ, Who Is Our Life.'

a) Colossians 3:1. We are risen with Christ.

b) Colossians 3:3. Our life is hidden with Christ in God.

c) Colossians 3:4. Christ is our life, and in the future, we shall appear with Him.

d) Philippians 3:10. We desire to know Him.

e) Colossians 1:27. Christ in us, the Hope of Glory.

f) 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 1:3. We are called into fellowship with God's Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

g) 2 Corinthians 13:14. The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with us.

(This QT draws me closer to Christ, Who Is My Life)

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'The Church.'

a) Acts 7;38. God's People with Moses in the desert were His Church.

b) Romans 12:5. Is one Body in Christ.

c) 1 Corinthians 12:27. One Body with individual members.

d) Ephesians 1:23. Is Christ's Body, which He intends to fill all things.

e) Ephesians 4:12. Is a Body that needs to be edified.

f) Colossians 2:19. Is a Body that needs to be nourished and knit together.

g) Matthew 16:18. Is Built by the Lord.

h) 1 Corinthians 3:10. Needs to be planted wisely and carefully.

i) Ephesians 2:21. Is a building, being joined together, growing into a Holy Temple in the Lord.

j) 1 Peter 2:5. Is a place that is:-

i) Of living stones - not dead wood!

ii) Being built up as a spiritual house - not a racial community centre; language must be the basis of our gathering together, not race.

iii) Of Holy People offering up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

k) Acts 15:6. Needs Apostolic and Resident Leadership.

l) Acts 15:28. Needs Holy Spirit direction from the Leadership.

m) 1 Corinthians 7:17. Should have its members to be free to live in God's Gifting and Calling for their lives.

n) 1 Timothy 3:5. Needs to be taken care of by good family men.

o) Acts 2:47. Can be added to daily by the Lord.

p) Acts 6:7. Members were called disciples. Discipleship is God's Will for every Church.

q) Acts 9:31. Multiplied because of:-

i) Peace.

ii) Edification.

iii) Living in the Fear of the Lord.

iv) The Comfort of the Holy Spirit.

r) Acts 16:4. Had universal decrees to keep that were:-

i) Multi ethnic.

ii) Cross cultural.

iii) Multi lingual.

iv) Unhindered by culture.

s) Hebrews 13:17. Members should obey Biblical Church Leadership and be submissive.

t) 1 Timothy 3:15. Is the pillar and ground - foundation of the Truth.

(Through this meditation, I understand more about the Church)

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Chris.

I have a personal dislike for the word "Christian"; its definition is too vague. It is also a word that can create animosity between followers of other religions and followers of Jesus. The Early Church used such terms as the people of the way, the believers, the disciples or the brothers and sisters at.... This has far more reality and understanding for everyone than the term "Christian". My own definition is True Believer; I really like those words. The term Disciple is also good. Every True Believer in Jesus should be a Disciple. Every Church needs some kind of Discipleship Training {not evangelism, healing, counselling, or leadership training}, but Discipleship Training - how to be a good Disciple of Jesus Christ. If we are going to see the Restoration of Biblical Church standards, then we need to follow Biblical Church principles.

(Selected from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Notes, by Priscilla)

'God and Abraham Make Covenant.'

 

'God And Abraham Make Covenant.'

Genesis 17:1-14.

a) God's part:-

1-17:2. The Initiator of the Covenant.

2-17:4-5. To make Abraham the father of many Nations.

3-17:6. To make Abraham exceedingly fruitful and that entire Nations and Kings would be amongst his descendants.

4-17:7. Makes the Covenant everlasting.

5-17:8. To give Abraham Canaan as an everlasting possession.

b) Abraham's part:-

1-17:1. Walk before God and be blameless.

2-17:9. To keep God's Covenant throughout generations.

3-17:10-13. Circumcision of all males and of new born sons after 8 days.

4-17:14. To excommunicate all males who are not circumcised.

(This QT shows me God's simple ways, even in the most meaningful of times, as when God And Abraham Make Covenant)

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'Spiritual Circumcision.'

a) Deuteronomy 10:16. Getting rid of stubbornness.

b) Deuteronomy 30:6. So that we can:-

1-Love the Lord with all of our heart.

2-Love the Lord with all of our soul.

3-Live.

c) Jeremiah 4:4. Getting rid of evil deeds.

d) Romans 2:29. Is by the Holy Spirit.

e) Colossians 2:11. Is by Christ, putting off the works of the flesh. So we can live in victory over them.

(Through this Second one I have a clear understanding of Spiritual Circumcision)

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Chris.

God's Ways are both Wonderful and Simple. If we would trust His Ways, firstly as revealed in His Word, we would live much more secure and joyful live, even if "things" are not quite what we would like them to be. Secondly we need to trust His Ways in His Will for our lives. Sometimes God's leading and guidance seems so clear, straight out of the books written on discerning His Will, other times we may be confused, wondering why something is happening or not happening. At all times, we need to trust God's Ways, they are both Wonderful and Simple.

(Selected from the late Rev Chris Harrison's QT Bible Notes, by Priscilla)

'Covenant Keeping God.'

 

'Covenant Keeping God.'

a) Nehemiah 9:32. God keeps His Covenant and stedfast love. Only personal communion with God will provide the Way for us to know Him.

b) Berith - the Hebrew Word for Covenant means an act of cutting or dividing in a sacrificial or ceremonial sense to establish an agreement.

c) Diathake - the Greek Word for Covenant means a disposition of property and is also translated "testament".

d) There are three essential parts of Covenant:-

1-Jeremiah 31:1. Two parties - God and people.

2-Acts 2:38. Declaration of Promises and Conditions.

3-Hebrews 10:16-17. Promises guaranteed.

e) Both the Old and New Covenants are initiated by God in order to establish relationship with people.

f) Genesis 17:8-14. God's desire to have a relationship with His People. Then circumcision in order to establish the Covenant.

g) Exodus 19:5. In order to be God's special possession among all peoples, God's people needed to obey His Voice and keep His Covenant.

h) Isaiah 59:21. The indwelling Holy Spirit is a part of God's Covenant.

i) Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 34:30. God's Word in the hearts of people and then a way to relationship with Him. This is the Covenant He made with His People.

j) Genesis 15:9-10. The original Covenant between God and Abram.

k) Exodus 24:8; Hebrews 9:18-22. The Covenant through Moses.

l) Matthew 26:27-28; 1 Corinthians 11:25-26; Colossians 2:11-14. The Covenant made through Jesus Christ.

m) Romans 5:1. The Covenant made through Jesus Christ brings us to a place of Peace with God.

n) Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6; Romans 2:29. The Covenant affects our inner man.

(Through this one I am so Blessed to proclaim that I have a Covenant Keeping God)

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Chris.

There is such Blessing for the True Believer because every True Believer has the indwelling Holy Spirit. To have assurance of the Holy Spirit in our lives helps us tremendously. He, the Holy Spirit, helps us to pray, He strengthens us in our inner man, He reminds us of the Words of Jesus Christ, He gives us Spiritual fruit to share with other people and He anoints us to serve in the Will of God. Let us value the Presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

(Selected from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes, by Priscilla)

'Deliver Me Oh Lord.'

 

Deliver Me Oh Lord.’

a)     Psalm 140:1. From the evil man.

b)     1 Samuel 17:27; Psalm 31:15; 59:1. From a giant enemy.

c)     1 Samuel 24:15. Out of the hands of an angry and moody ruler.

d)     1 Samuel 26:24. Out of all tribulation.

e)     Psalm 7:1. From all the people that pursue me.

f)      Psalm 25:20. For I take refuge in You.

g)     Psalm 31:1; 71:2. In Your Righteousness.

h)     Psalm 31:2; 70:1. Speedily.

i)       Psalm 39:8. From all my transgressions.

j)       Psalm 40:13. Be pleased to do it.

k)     Psalm 43:1. From the deceitful and unjust man.

l)       Psalm 51:14. From blood guiltiness.

m)   Psalm 59:2. From the workers of iniquity.

n)     Psalm 69:14. Out of the mire and let me not sink.

o)     Psalm 119:153. And consider my affliction.

p)     Psalm 119:170. According to your Word.

q)     Genesis 32:11. From an angry blood brother.

r)      Psalm 142:6. From my persecutors.

s)      Psalm 144:7. Out of great waters.

t)       Psalm 144:11. Out of the hands of aliens.

u)     2 Timothy 4:18. From every evil work.

(This QT reminds me to pray when necessary: Deliver Me Oh Lord)

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‘God’s Unfailing Promises.’

a)     Amos 9:14. God’s heart to restore His People.

b)     Zechariah 8:23. Making His People attractive for His Glory.

c)     Romans 11:15. Giving Life from the dead.

d)     Romans 11:25. To inform His People of the mystery of Israel and the Church.

e)     Genesis 12:3. The Blessing of Abraham.

f)      Exodus 19:6; 1 Peter 2:9-10. A kingdom of priests.

g)     Isaiah 42:6. A light to the Nations.

h)     Ezekiel 37:1-10. Life to dry bones.

i)      Romans 12:1-2. To those people who give themselves to God as a living sacrifice:-

1-    Victory over the World System.

2-    Spiritual renewal.

3-    Knowing the Will of God.

j)      Isaiah 2:3. The Blessedness of the House of God, we can:-

1-    Learn.

2-    Live.

3-    Obey.

k)     Ephesians 3:9-11. That through the Church God will manifest His Wisdom and purposes.

l)       Romans 11:36. All things are from God and to Him should go all the Glory.

m)   Romans 11:28. The Election of the Beloved people.

n)     Romans 11:11; Acts 15:14. Salvation to the Gentiles.

o)     Romans 11:25-26. Salvation of Israel.

(This Second one clearly shows to me God’s Unfailing Promises)

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Chris.

There is a clear calling in the New Testament that we should give ourselves to God. Not give something to Him, but give ourselves to Him. If we all did this we would find the Will of God so simply for our lives, families and Churches.

(Selected from the late Rev Chris Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes, by Priscilla)