'Hope.'

 'Hope.'

a) Definition in the Old Testament: to Trust. (Hope in God means Trust in God.)

b) Definition in the New Testament: Hope means trusting God's Promises. It is some to 'seize hold of'.

c) Hebrews 6:18-18. Hold Fast Our Hope!

'So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.'

d) Job 6:8. Pray to God about our Hope! We can ask God for what we hope for.

"Oh that I might have my request, and that God would fulfil my hope."

e) Psalm 39:7. Our Hope is not in Someone or Something; our Hope is in the Lord and in His Word. 

"And now, Oh Lord, for what do I wait? My Hope is in You."

    i) Psalm 119:74. Hope in His Word.

    " Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in Your Word."

    ii) Psalm 119:81. My Soul longs for Your salvation; I hope in Your Word."

f) Our Hope can be tested by the Principles of God's Word.

Psalm 62:5. " For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him.'

True Hope is godly because it comes from God; it can be tested by the Word of God.

g) Psalm 71:14. Our Hope should be consistent and accompanied by praise.

"But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more."

(This QT encourages me to put my Hope in God and His Word continually.)

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Chris. 

God bless you. 

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

'Christ Died for Our Sins.'

 

'Christ Died for Our Sins.'

a) 1 Corinthians 15:3. According to the Scripture.

b) Matthew 26:28. He shed His Blood for the remission of our sins.

c) Romans 3:25. We need to believe that Jesus shed His Blood, sacrificing His Life for us; then we can be made right with God.

d) Romans 4:25. Christ was delivered for our offences and was raised again for our justification.

e) 2 Corinthians 5:21. God has made Christ to be sin for us, Who knew no sin; that we might be made the Righteousness of God in Him.

f) Galatians 1:4. Christ gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world system.

g) Galatians 3:13. Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written; Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.'

h) Ephesians 1:7. In Whom we have Redemption through His Blood, the forgiveness of sins.

i) Ephesians 5:2. Christ also has loved us and has given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God.

j) Hebrews 10:12. Christ, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the Right Hand of God.

k) 1 Peter 2:24. Who His own Self bore our sins in His Own Body on the tree.

l) 1 Peter 3:18. Christ also died for our sins once for all, the Just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God.

m) 1 John 2:2. Christ is the Atoning Sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole World.

n) Revelation 1:5. Christ loved us and washed us from our sins in His Own Blood

(This QT makes me so thankful that Christ Died For My Sins)
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'Christ Rose Again From The Dead.'

a) 1 Corinthians 15:4. Christ's Resurrection is according to the Scriptures.

b) 1 Corinthians 15:20. Now is Christ risen from the dead.

c) Matthew 20:19. The third day He shall rise again - Jesus said it.

d) Matthew 28:6. Christ is not here: for He is risen, as He said.

e) Acts 1:3. Christ showed Himself alive after His Passion by many infallible proofs.
f) Acts 2:24 & 32; 13:30. Whom God has raised up.

g) Hebrews 13:20. The God of Peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus.

(This Second one gives me Biblical assurance that Christ Rose Again From The Dead)
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Chris.

Christ has died for our sins once for all. When I muse on this Scripture, it amazes me about the extent of God's Grace and Love. Once for all my sins. Once for all people. Once for all time. Christ has died for our sins once for all. Let us now live in God's Grace and enjoy the freedom that Christ purchased for us on the Cross. He rose again that we might live a victorious life in and for Him.

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

 

'The Glory of God.'

                                                

'The Glory Of God.'

a) Psalm 115:1; 29:3. All belongs to Him.

b) Exodus 16:7; Psalm 26:8; 85:9. Is sometimes revealed to humanity.

c) Exodus 40:34-38. Brings guidance to God's People.

d) 1 Kings 8:11; Psalm 29:9; 63:2. Stops work and initiates Worship.

e) Psalm 8:1; 113:4. Is higher than the Heavens.

f) Psalm 29:1-2. Is to be honoured.

g) Psalm 57:5 & 11; 108:5; Isaiah 6:3. Can shine over all the Earth.

h) Psalm 66:2; Isaiah 66:19; Ezekiel 3:12. Can be sung of and spoken about.

i) Psalm 138:5. Is very great.

j) Isaiah 35:2; Ezekiel 10:4. He chooses where and when to display it.

k) Isaiah 58:8. Gives protection to God's People.

l) Jeremiah 13:16. Is for now.

m) Ezekiel 39:13. Gives a Glorious Victory for God's People.

n) Luke 2:9. Heralded the Birth of Jesus Christ.

o) John 11:4. Can be seen in the Miracles of Jesus Christ.

p) Ephesians 3:21. Is to be given to Him in the Church.

q) Hebrews 1:3. Is reflected by Jesus Christ.

r) Revelation 21:11-13. Fills Eternity.

(Through this QT I rejoice in The Glory Of God)

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'Encourage.'

a) 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 4:18; Hebrews 3:13. One another.

b) Deuteronomy 1:38; 3:28. The person whom you mentor.

c) 1 Samuel 23:16; Acts 11:23; Romans 1:12. People in their Faith in God.

d) 2 Chronicles 35:2. The Servants of the Lord.

e) Job 16:5. With our mouths.

f) Acts 15:32; Titus 1:9. Other people with a Message from God.

g) Romans 15:4. Other people with the Scriptures.

h) Romans 15:5. God is the source of encouragement.

i) 1 Corinthians 14:3 & 31. Other people with a Gift of Prophecy.

j) Titus 2:4. The young wives to love their families.

k) Titus 2:6. The young men to be sensible.

(This Second one stimulates me to Encourage other people)

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Chris.

Encourage, it is a simple and necessary word. We all need to receive encouragement from time to time, whoever we are. Especially as True Believers, we are to Encourage one another in the ways of God. Please think about it today, even pray about it, .... Which leader in my Church can I encourage? How can I encourage people that I am helping to grow in Jesus Christ or mentoring? Who needs encouragement today? Yes, let us be encouragers in a godly way.

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

' Committed to Follow Jesus Forever.'

 

'Committed To Follow Jesus Forever.'

a) Luke 9:23. Following Jesus:-

1-There has to be a desire on the follower's part.

2-Denial of self.

3-Daily taking up of the Cross.

4-Following Jesus.

b) 1 Corinthians 15:23. We live new lives by the Power of the Holy Spirit and the old way of life dies more day by day.

c) 1 Corinthians 15:19. Our hope in Christ is Eternal.

d) James 4:14. Life on this Earth is short.

e) 2 Corinthians 4:18. We have an Eternity to live for.

(Through this QT I am Committed To Follow Jesus Forever)

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'The Kind Of Life God Expects Us To Live.'

a) Ephesians 2:8. We are to remember that we are saved by Grace - it is the Gift of God.

b) Romans 6:22. We have been made free from sin and servants to God.

c) Romans 8:29. We are foreordained to be conformed to the Image of His Son.

d) Ephesians 4:1. We are urged to live a life worthy of the Calling we have received.

e) Romans 12:1. We are urged to give our lives as a living sacrifice to God.

f) Mark 12:30. We are urged to love God with all of our:-

1-Heart.

2-Soul.

3-Mind.

4-Strength.

(This Second one shows me The Kind of Life God Expects Me To Live)

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Chris.

If we are True Believers, our life is not our own; we are Redeemed (bought) by the Blood of Christ, and we now belong to God. We need to live as He wants us to live. Many True Believers live in countries where there is a very individualistic lifestyle; people, even Churchgoers in some cases, live as they please. If we are True Believers, we need to live in the way that is pleasing to God.

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

'Salvation and Blessing Come from God'

 'Salvation and Blessing Come From God'

a) Psalm 37:39. Salvation of the Righteous Comes from the Lord (Deliverance).

b) Isaiah 43:11. He is a Unique Saviour. 

c) Isaiah 45:21-22. We are to Turn to Him to Be Saved. 

d) Jeremiah 3:23. Salvation is in the Lord, Part of His Character. 

e) Acts 4:12. Wholeness.

f) Revelation 19:1. Belong to Our God. 

g) Psalm 29:11. Blessing of Peace.

h) Acts 3:26. Bless us by turning us away from sin.

i) Ephesians 1:3. Bless us with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 

j) Hebrews 6:14. I will surely bless you.

k) 1 Peter 3:9. Inherit a blessing ----Give a blessing. 

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Chris. 

God bless you. 

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

'The Life that Joseph Learned from the Lord.'

'The Life That Joseph Learned From The Lord.'

Genesis 39:1-15.

a) 39:1. A life of submission.

b) 39:2. A successful and progressive life. (The real meaning of prosperity)

c) 39:3. A life in which he knew God was with him.

d) 39:4. A life of faithful service that brought promotion.

e) 39:5. A life that imparted Blessing to other people and the environment.

f) 39:6. A life of being trusted by those people in authority.

g) 39:7-15. A life of moral purity.

(Through this QT I am so impressed by The Life That Joseph Learned From The Lord)

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'When The Lord Is With Us.'

a) Genesis 39:21. He shows us Mercy.

b) Genesis 39:2. He gives is a Successful and Progressive Life.

c) Genesis 21:22-24. We make promises we keep.

d) Isaiah 41:10. He:-

1-Helps us overcome fear.

2-Takes away our dismay.

3-Strengthens us.

4-Helps us.

5-Upholds us.

e) Isaiah 43:2. We can come through difficult situations victoriously and safely.

f) Romans 8:31. Who can be against us.

(This Second one teaches me the result of When The Lord Is With Us)

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Chris.

When we truly learn something from God, it really affects our lives in a positive way. There is a desire to apply what we learn to our lives. These good things change our lives when God is teaching us. All True Believers should be changing to become more like Jesus Christ. This change does not happen by fate, nor by chance; it happens as we learn from God and apply it to our lives.

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

'Consolation in GOd.'

'Consolation In God.'

Psalm 119:39-42.

a) Psalm 119:39. God's Judgments are good - He can take away our reproach. 

b) Psalm 119:40. God will quicken us in His Righteousness, because we long for His Precepts.

c) Psalm 119:41. According to the Lord's Word, His Mercies can come to us, even His Salvation.

d) Psalm 119:42. Because we trust in God's Word, we will have an answer for the person who reproaches us. 

(This QT gives me Consolation In God)

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'Glory.'

a) 2 Corinthians 3:18; Isaiah 60:1; 1 Corinthians 2:7. Is God's process in our lives as we respond to Him. 

b) Psalm 3:3; 84:11. Is bestowed on us by the Lord. 

c) 2 Corinthians 3:9. Is in the ministry that brings Righteousness. 

d) John 17:22. Should result in unity. 

e) Hebrews 2:10. God made the Author of our Salvation perfect through suffering in order that He might bring us to Glory. 

f) 2 Timothy 2:10; 1 Peter 5:10. Salvation in Christ Jesus is accompanied by Eternal Glory. 

g) Psalm 73:24; Colossians 3:4. God guides us with His Counsel and afterward, receives us into Glory.

h) 2 Thessalonians 2:14. We are to share in the Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

i) Romans 9:23. The objects of God's Mercy He has prepared in advance for Glory and will make the riches of His Glory known to them.

j) 2 Corinthians 4:17; Romans 8:18. Eternal Glory is being achieved through our light and momentary troubles. 

k) 1 Corinthians 15:43; Philippians 3:21. Our resurrection body shall be raised in Glory. 

l) 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20. The fruit of ministry in Eternity is Glory. 

m) Daniel 2:37. Earthly Rulers are sometimes given it by God. 

n) John 1:14; 2 Corinthians 4:6. The visible Glory of Christ. 

(This Second one gives to me more understanding of Glory)

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Chris.

God's process in all of our lives is different. This is why we sometimes cannot understand something about each other. God's process always will bring a good and meaningful result in our lives. Christian community living is not God's Way for all people - it is the way for those whom God calls to it, community life can dampen the fire of God's process in a person's personal life, especially if they are not in the Will of God. Let us respond to God and to His Word, then we can experience His process in our lives, as the Bible says, from Glory to Glory.  

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