'Our Generous Lord.'

 

‘Our Generous Lord.’

Proverbs 2:6-7.

a)   Gives us Wisdom.

b)   From His Mouth comes Knowledge.

c)   From His Mouth comes Understanding.

d)   Lays up sound Wisdom for upright people.

e)   Is a Shield to those people who walk in Integrity.

(Through this QT I give thanks to My Generous Lord)

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‘Be A Fruitful Believer.’

a) John 15:8; Matthew 5:16. So we can glorify God and really become a disciple of Jesus Christ.

b) Hebrews 11:6. We cannot be fruitful if we do not have Faith.

c) Luke 6:46; John 15:10; 14:15 & 23. To be Fruitful, we need to be obedient first.

a)   Ephesians 2:10; John 15:1. We are Created by God to be Fruitful.

b)   John 15:16. The Lord has chosen us to be Fruitful.

c)   John 15:2. To be Fruitful we need to be submissive to God’s cleansing and pruning of our lives.

d)   John 15:4-5 & 9; 10:10; Philippians 4:13. To be Fruitful we need to abide in Christ.

e)   Hebrews 6:7; 2 Corinthians 3:5. Fruitfulness is the Blessing of and being Blessed by God.

f)   Romans 1:13; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 2:19. Fruitfulness can come through effective Ministry.

g)   Romans 15:26; 2 Corinthians 8:1-3; Acts 20:35. Fruitfulness can come through generosity.

h)   Galatians 5:22-23. Fruitfulness can come by our being filled with the Holy Spirit.

i)   2 Peter 1:5-8. Fruitfulness can come through the growth of our Christian Character.

j)   Hebrews 13:15. Our lips can be Fruitful as we offer sacrifices of Praise to God.

k)   John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:18-19. To be fruitful, we need to love each other.

l)   Philippians 4:6-7. To be fruitful, we need to pray about the things which we worry about.

(Through this Second one, I want to Be a Fruitful Believer)

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Chris.

The Holy Spirit is vitally important for us as True Believers. If we have received Christ, then we need to know about God the Holy Spirit. Our bodies are made by God to be houses for the Holy Spirit to indwell. The moment that we receive Christ as our personal Saviour and Lord, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us. We should read and digest all the New Testament teachings about the Holy Spirit. We do not just associate the Holy Spirit with “gifts”; that is immaturity in the extreme, and our Christian growth will be very limited.

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

'Jesus Christ.'-2

                                          

'Jesus Christ.'

(The Messiah; The Anointed One; The Prophet; The Priest; The King.)

a) Exodus 30:31. The Holy Anointing Oil is a type of the Holy Spirit, and the High Priest is a type of Jesus Christ.

b) Psalm 133:2. The Old Testament anointing covered everywhere. Total anointing.

c) Acts 10:38. God Anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with Power.

d) Luke 4:1. Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit and led by Him into the wilderness.

e) Luke 4:14. Jesus returned from the wilderness in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

f) Luke 4:18. The Spirit of the Lord was upon Jesus and anointed Him.

g) John 1:16-17. From Jesus Christ to us comes:-

1-Fulness.

2-Truth.

3-Grace.

h) Hebrews 3:1. The Apostle and High Priest of our confession is Christ Jesus.

i) Isaiah 53:10. God made Christ's life an offering for sin.

j) Revelation 5:6. The Lamb that had been killed now stands in the Center of the Throne.

k) Revelation 1:6. Jesus Christ, our Priest and King, has made us a Kingdom of Priests unto God and the Father.

l) Ephesians 4:15. Jesus Christ is the Head.

m) Matthew 28:18. All Authority is given to Jesus Christ.

n) Luke 22:29. Heavenly Father assigned to Jesus Christ a Kingdom.

(This QT teaches me more about Jesus Christ)

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'All Authority Belongs To Christ.'

a) Genesis 3:14-15. God is the One Who gives Authority to people.

b) 1 John 3:8. The Son of God was manifested to destroy the works of the Devil.

c) Ephesians 2:6. God raises us up together and makes us sit together in Heavenly Places in Christ Jesus.

d) John 12:31; Mark 7:29. Satan is cast out.

e) 2 Corinthians 10:5. He is the One that our thoughts should obey.

(Through this Second one I am reminded that All Authority Belongs To Christ)

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Chris.

This is Amazing Grace, that God made Christ's Life an offering for sin. Our Faith in Christ is not something that is invented by man, a manmade religion. Our Faith itself is a Gift from God. Our Faith is possible because our minds and hearts have been illumined by the Word of God and the Spirit of God. It is all a part of God's Plan. God made Christ's Life an offering for sin, our sin.

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

'God Took A Rest.'

 

'God Took a Rest.'

a) Genesis 2:2. From All the Work which He Had Done.
b) Exodus 20:11. His Rest was Blessing and Holy. 
c) Exodus 23:12. His Rest Does Not Mean That Others Around Him Had to Work Harder. Everyone and Everything in His Environment Rested.
d) Exodus 31:7. Resting is a Permanent Fixture. It is as much a Part of the Covenant as anything else.
e) Isaiah 58:13. Resting Principles; No Pursuing; Enjoying; Delighting; Sharing Its Blessing with Others. 
f) Mark 6:31. A Quiet Place is Good Sometimes with Meals. 
g) Philippians 4:7. Our Hearts and Minds also rest in Christ and Jesus. 
h) Hebrews 4:9. There remains a Full and Complete Rest for the People of God. 

(This QT reminds me of the importance of Rest in Jesus Christ.)

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' Never Apart from Jesus.'

a) John 15:5. Apart from Him We can't do Nothing. 
b) John 5:19. We should follow the Good Examples of Jesus, Just doing what Father does. 
c) II Corinthians 13:8. It is Our Responsiblity to Stand For the Truth at all times. 
d) Philippians 4:13. We can Do Everything with the Help of Christ who Gives Us the Strength We Need. 

(The second QT gives me confidence that we can only do everything with the Help of Christ who gives us strength.)

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Chris. 

God bless you. 

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

'Our Heavenly Father.'

                                            

‘Our Heavenly Father.’

a) Matthew 5:16. As we let our light shine before people with our good deeds, they will praise our Father in Heaven.

b) Ephesians 1:5. We are predestined to be adopted as His Children.

c) Matthew 5:44-46. Will give us confidence in His Fatherhood as we love our enemies and pray for the people who may persecute us.

d) Mark 11:25; Matthew 6:15. When you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in Heaven may forgive you your sins.

f) Matthew 6:1. Our acts of Righteousness should be done unto Him.

h) Matthew 7:11. He will give good Gifts to those who ask Him.

i) Luke 12:32. Is pleased to give us the Kingdom.

j) Matthew 6:8. Knows what we need before we ask Him.

k) Luke 11:13. Will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.

l) Luke 10:19-20. His Spirit will speak through us when we need Him to.

m) Matthew 18:14. Is not willing that any of the little ones be lost.

n) Luke 6:36. Wants us to be Merciful in the same way that He is.

(This QT has me in awe of My Heavenly Father)

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‘A Healthy Church.’

a) Ephesians 4:16. The whole Body will be healthy and growing when each part does its special work and helps the others grow.

b) 2 Corinthians 2:9. The Church should take responsibility for its own health.

c) James 3:18. We can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoys its results only if we do the hard work of getting along with each other.

d) Acts 2:42. Together: -

1-   Studies the Bible.

2-   Fellowships.

3-   Has a common meal and Holy Communion.

4-   Prays.

e) Acts 2:43. Is living in the Fear of the Lord.

f) Acts 2:44. Is in Unity.

g) Acts 2:45-46. Has:-

1-   Generosity.

2-   United purpose.

3-   Gladness.

4-   Simplicity.

h) Acts 2:47. Is constantly praising God and in favour with all the people.

(This Second one teaches me about A Healthy Church)

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Chris.

A healthy and robust community or family Church does not just “happen”. It is the Believers’ responsibility to make it so. God’s Plan is that every Church that is opened in His Will and for His Glory should be a healthy Church. If we open a Church for other motives, it will never be healthy. Time does not heal.

(Selected from late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT bible study notes, by Priscilla)

' Our Inner Springs.'

 

'Our Inner Springs.'

a) Psalm 87:7. Of Joy are in the Lord.

b) Isaiah 12:3. Joyously draw water from the Springs of Salvation.

c) John 4:10 & 14; Revelation 21:6. Jesus Christ will give you living water.

d) John 7:37-38. If we are thirsty, come to Jesus and drink. If we believe in Him from our innermost being, rivers of living water will flow.

(This QT encourages me to maintain my Inner Springs)

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'Jesus Christ.' -1

a) Revelation 19:16. Is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

b) Luke 1:35; Matthew 1:20. Was conceived in Mary's Womb by the Holy Spirit.

c) Matthew 1:21. Will save His People from their sins.

d) Luke 2:4-7. Was born in human form in Bethlehem.

e) Luke 2:10-11. The heralding of Jesus' Birth:-

1-Was not a time for fear.

2-Was good news of great Joy for all people.

3-Was announcement of a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord.

f) Matthew 2:11. Was worshipped by the wise men from the East.

g) Luke 2:21. Was circumcised.

h) Luke 2:22. Was dedicated to the Lord.

i) Luke 2:25-32. Was Blessed and Prophesied over by Simeon:-

1-2:30. As God's Salvation.

2-2:31. Salvation prepared in the Presence of all people.

3-2:32. A Light of Revelation to the Gentiles.

4-2:32. The Glory of God's People Israel. 

j) Matthew 2:13-15. Spent time in God's Will and under His Protection in Egypt.

k) Luke 2:46-47. Spent some childhood time in the temple communicating with the priests.

l) Luke 2:49. Had to be in His Father's House.

m) Luke 2:52. He increased:-

1-In Wisdom.

2-In Stature.

3-In Favor with God.

4-In Favor with men.

n) Matthew 3:14-16. Was water baptized.

o) Mark 1:12-13. Faced temptation in the desert.

p) John 1:1. Was the Word at the Beginning.

q) John 1:3. Was and is the Creator.

r) John 1:4 & 9. Is Life and Light Giver.

s) John 1:12. Gives the Right to people to become Children of God who Receive Him and who Believe in His Name.

t) John 1:14. Is full of Grace and Truth.

u) John 1:29 & 36. Is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the World.

v) John 1:32. Had the Holy Spirit remaining on Him during His Humanity.

w) John 1:34. Is the Son of God.

x) John 1:39-43. Called people to follow Him and become His Disciples.

y) John 2:6-10. Did miracles discreetly.

z) John 2:14-17. Had zeal for the purity of God's House.

(Through this Second one I understand more about Jesus Christ)

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Chris.

As the Lord Jesus was growing up in His Human form, one of the things that happened to Him was that He was finding favor with people. This makes me think of two things, firstly that the Church needs to be a place that is attractive and accessible for people who do not yet know Christ. Secondly, as we serve God in His Kingdom, the Bible tells us that part of the effect of that service will be that we will find favor with other people, it means that we can positively influence them on behalf of Jesus Christ.

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

'Call on God When You Need to.'

 ' Call on God When You Need to.'

a) Psalm 81:7. In the day of trouble, He will:-

    1. Deliver us.

    2. Answer us.

    3. Prove us. 

b) Psalm 50:15. In the day of trouble, He will deliver us, we will Glorify Him. 

c) Psalm 91:15. Call Upon the Lord. He will:- 

    1. Answer us. 

    2.  Be with us in trouble. 

    3. Deliver us. 

    4. Honour us.

d) Exodus 17:4-6. He can make water come from the rock.

(Through this QT, I realise that I can call on God when I need to.)

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'Blessed, Assurance and Confidence.'

Romans 8:28. 

a) We know that all things work together for good.

b) To those people that Love God. 

c) To those people who are Called. 

d) According to God's Purpose. 

(Through this second one I have Blessed, Assurance and Confidence.)

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Chris. 

God will answer us when we call to Him becuase He Loves us. In fact, He Knows all our situation before we call to Him but through our calling to Him we can come close to Him and receive from Him the things He wants to say to us. God is God and Faithful. Let us both trust Him and call to Him as the need arises. 

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

 

'Trust in the Lord, Our Helper and Defender.'

'Trust In The Lord, Our Helper And Defender.'

a) Psalm 115:9-11; 54:4. When we trust in the Lord we discover Him as our Helper and Defender.

b) Psalm 33:20. We need to train our soul to wait upon Him.

c) Deuteronomy 33:29. He Saves us and Helps us.

d) Proverbs 30:5. Trust Him, He will be our Shield.

e) 2 Chronicles 25:8. God has Power to Help.

f) Psalm 27:9. The God of our Salvation Helps us personally.

g) Psalm 28:7. When our heart trusts in the Lord, we are Helped.

h) Psalm 40:17; Isaiah 50:9. My God is my Helper and Deliverer.

i) Psalm 116:6. When we are brought low, the Lord Helps us.

j) Isaiah 41:10; Hebrews 13:6. God tells us not to fear, He will Help us.

(This QT reminds me that I am to Trust In The Lord, My Helper And Defender)

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'In Order For Covenant To Function.'

a) Hebrews 9:16; 13:20; Acts 7:8. There has to be a price paid.

b) Hebrews 8:6. There has to be promises.

c) Luke 1:72. We need the Remembrance and Mercy from God.

d) Romans 9:4. Someone who is in Covenant with God:-

1-Hebrews 10:16. Receives God's Word.

2-Has the privilege of Worshipping Him.

3-Receives God's wonderful Promises.

e) Romans 11:27; Matthew 26:28. We need to believe God that our sin problem will be dealt with.

f) Hebrews 9:4; Revelation 11:19; Exodus 31:7. God's Presence must be there.

g) Hebrews 12:24. We have to come to Jesus.

h) Mark 14:24; 1 Corinthians 11:25. It needs to be sealed.

i) 2 Corinthians 3:6. It needs to be represented.

j) Hebrews 7:22. Its effectiveness is guaranteed by Jesus.

k) Hebrews 9:15. It needs to be mediated.

l) Ezekiel 16:8. We need to belong to the Sovereign Lord.

m) 1 Samuel 20:8. There needs to be loyalty.

(This Second one shows me what there needs to be In Order For Covenant To Function)

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Chris.

There are wonderful Promises for us mentioned in the Word of God. God keeps His Promises, He is Faithful, He is Good and He is Love. Sometimes we go through difficult times in our lives, in those difficult times we need to remember the Goodness of the Lord. Difficult times do not mean that God does not love us. Let us believe the wonderful Promises for us mentioned in the Word of God. 

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