'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)

' We Do Not Have to Be Struggling Saints.'

                            

' We Do Not Have to Be Struggling Saints.'

a) Romans 7:15-16. Doing what he hated to do. He say, 'I' nine times. 

b) Romans 7:17-21. The Promblem Identified. 

c) Galatians 2:20. Sin is now a Visitor, not a Resident!

d) Romans 6:12. It is Our Responsibility Not to Let Sin Reign in Our Lives. 

e) Romans 6:13. Submit Our Bodies to God as Instruments of Reighteousness. 

(Through this QT, I learned that Sin is only a visitor and it is our reponsiblity to let not sin reign in our lives.)

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" God is With Us"

a) Psalm 14:5. God is With the Righteous Generation.

b) Psalm 46:5. God is With Us in the City. 

c) Psalm 46:7. God is With Us as a Fortress. 

d) Isaiah 8:10. God is With Us in Battle. 

e) Isaiah 12:6. God is With Us to Give Us Joy. 

f) Isaiah 41:10. God is With Us at Times when we need His Strength and Help.

g) Isaiah 43:12. God is With Us when we go through Difficulty.

h) Matthew 1:23. God is With Us, Immanuel. 

(This morning, I am convinced that God is With Us.)

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Chris

God bless you. 

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

'Deborah.'

 

‘Deborah.’

Judges 4:1-24.

a)   Judges 4:1-4. She was actively serving as a prophet of God’s people at a time of captivity and oppression.

b)   Judges 4:5. She was a trusted servant. The people came to her for judgment.

c)   Judges 4:6-7. She was a woman of Faith and Obedience to God. She gave Barak the Word from the Lord that was going to give victory over oppressive King Jabin and his army.

d)   Judges 4:8-9. She was stable and sensitive. She was willing to respond to Barak’s request, for the sake of God’s People.

e)   Judges 4:10. She was brave. She went to the war with an army of 10,000 people.

f)    Judges 4:11-14. She walked with God. She was the person who knew the time for the battle.

g)   Judges 4:15-16. The Lord won this battle, there was not a man left except Sisera – the leader of the enemy army.

h)   Judges 4:17-21. She gave true prophecies. Sisera was killed by Jael, a woman.

i)    Judges 4:22-24. She was a woman used by God. Israel had victory and peace was restored to the land.

(This QT teaches me about a woman of God, Deborah)

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‘God Will Answer.’

a)   Genesis 32:10-12. As we pray in humility.

b)   James 1:5. If we ask Him for Wisdom.

c)   James 1:6. As we pray in Faith, not doubting.

d)   James 1:7. A doubting person praying shall not receive anything from the Lord.

e)   James 1:8. A doubting person praying is double minded and unstable.

(This Second one reminds me of when God Will Answer my prayers.

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Chris.

Thank God that He is a Living our God! We can bring our prayers and petitions to Him. There is nothing that we can do to make God answer our prayers because He is God. We can, however, come to Him in sincere Faith and Believe in Him and His Promises. We Believe that He Will answer our prayers in His Way.

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

 

'Caring for the Church.'

 

'Caring For The Church.'

a) 2 Corinthians 11:28. Sometimes brings daily pressure for the care giver.

b) Acts 15:36. Means:-

1-Visitation.

2-Preaching the Word of the Lord.

3-Caring - seeing how they are doing.

c) Acts 15:41; 18:23. Strengthening the Church.

d) Acts 20:19. In great humility and in tears.

e) Acts 20:20; 2 Timothy 2:8-9. Giving helpful teaching publicly and in house groups.

f) Acts 20:27. Proclaiming the whole Will of God.

g) Acts 20:35. Doing hard work, helping the weak.

h) 2 Timothy 3:10. Whilst showing them a good example.

(Through this QT I find the necessity of Caring For The Church)

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'It Is Time To Pray.'

a) Matthew 26:47-50 & 62-64. When we face betrayers and enemies.

b) Matthew 26:38. When we have deep sorrow.

c) Matthew 26:41. When we face temptation.

d) Matthew 26:46. When it is time to take the next step in God's Will.

e) Matthew 27:62-66. When we face the works of unbelief of those who oppose the Way of Truth.

f) Matthew 26:51; Luke 22:51. And not take revenge.

g) Matthew 26:52-54. That the Scriptures be fulfilled.

h) Matthew 26:56. When our friends desert us.

i) Matthew 26:31 & 69-75. So that we do not fall away from the Lord.

j) Matthew 26:58. So that we are not mere watchers, but participators.

(This Second one reminds me that It Is Time To Pray)

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Chris.

There is a deep moving in the heart of many True Believers in these days to come back to God. People are forsaking their wrong relationships, whether they are: Immoral; Political in Church; Gossip based; Dependency; or Rebellious. People are coming to God and hungering and thirsting for God. The two major thrusts of this deep moving in the heart are for pure worship and simple prayer.

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

 

'Biblical Mission.'

 

‘Biblical Mission.’

a) Romans 15:20-21. Aims to go to places where Christ is not known. It is not a competition between mission societies.

b) Acts 11:19-21. Can be spontaneous.

c) Acts 11:22-24; 15:36. Needs to be overseen and helped by a “sending” and able Church mission which can look after the mission field well.

d) Acts 11:25-26. When planting a Church needs to emphasise Discipleship and Biblical Teaching. 

e) Acts 11:27-28. Moves people’s hearts to care about other people.

f) Acts 13:2-4. Should be led by the Holy Spirit.

g) Acts 4:36. Should raise up Servants of the Lord from the Mission field.

h) Acts 14:3. Takes time.

i) Galatians 4:13-14. Is not hindered by physical weakness.

j) Romans 1:16. Appreciates the Power of the Gospel.

(This QT motivates me to pray for Biblical Mission)

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‘What The Holy Spirit Does.’

    a) 1 Timothy 4:1; Acts 8:29; 10:19-20. He speaks.

    b) John 14:26. He Teaches. 

c) John 14:16-17. He stays with us forever and lives in us.

d) John 15:26. He testifies about Christ. (He never exalts Himself or a preacher)

e) John 16:13. He will Guide us into all Truth and tell us what is to come.

f) Acts 16:6-7. He prevents.

g)Romans 8:26. He helps us in our weaknesses and intercedes for us. 

h)1 Corinthians 2:11. He knows the thoughts of God.

i)Romans 15:30; 5:5. He Loves. 

j)1 Corinthians 12:11. He distributes His Gifts to members of the Church.

k)1 Peter 1:12. He helps people to preach the Gospel.

(This Second one shows me What The Holy Spirit does)

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Chris.

The Holy Spirit will guide us into all Truth. We need to understand God’s Truth and apply it to our lives. Loving God also means loving His Word, and as we love His Word, the Holy Spirit makes that Word alive to us, and we can be guided into and understand the Truth. 

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

" When God Restores His People."

'When God Restores His People.'

Psalm 102:13-17.

a) 102:13. It is a time when God arises to manifest His Compassion and Grace.

b) 102:14. It is a time when God's People find pleasure again in His House.

c) 102:14. It is a time when God's People have their compassion restored again.

d) 102:15. It is a time when the Fear of the Lord will come to the Nations as they see what God does for His People.

e) 102:16. It is a time when the Glorious Lord builds up His People.

f) 102:17. It is a time when God answers the prayers of His suffering People.

(This QT gives me great comfort and hope that I may experience personally the time when God Restores His People)

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'Our Ultimate Hope - Glorification.'

a) Philippians 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:8. To depart and be with Christ, which is better by far. We will be in a Glorified state.

b) 1 Corinthians 15:14 & 17. Faith and preaching are useless if we do not believe in the Resurrection. Resurrection precedes Glorification.

c) 1 Corinthians 15:21. The Resurrection of the dead also comes through a man - Christ.

d) 1 Corinthians 15:52. The dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

e) John 6:39-40. The Resurrection of the True Believer is the Will of God the Father.

f) Romans 8:17. If indeed we share in Christ's sufferings in order that we may also share in His Glory.

g) 1 Corinthians 15:42-44. We will be raised imperishable with a spiritual body.

h) 1 Corinthians 15:49. We shall bear the likeness of the Man from Heaven.

i) Matthew 13:43. The Righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of the Father.

j) Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2. Jesus will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His Glorious Body.

(Through this Second one, I am reassured of My Ultimate Hope - Glorification)

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Chris.

Faith and Preaching are words from the Bible that make a very normal partnership. Faith comes to us by hearing the Words of God and Christ. If those people who are serving the Lord in some kind of pastoral capacity wish to be caring for people of Faith, whether they are adults or children, these servants of the Lord need first to be preaching the Words of God and Christ, not their own ideas or visions. If the Church lacks Faith, it simply means the people are starved of Truth. Pastors should never tell their flock that the flock needs more faith; rather, they should examine their Preaching.

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