' 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.'

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)

'Father God.'

 'Father God.'

a) Luke 15:18. We can confess our sins to Him. 

    i) 1 John 1:9. The Confidence that comes from Confession. 
    ii) Romans 5:1-5. We have Peace with God through Jesus.
    iii) James 5:16. Sometimes we need the help of others. 

b) Matthew 6:14. A Father who Forgives us. 

    i) Psalm 85:2. He Forgives and Covers our sin. 
    ii) Luke 15:11-24. Example of Prodigal son.
    iii) 2 Chronicles 7:14. Opens the door for Healing. 

c) Luke 11:2. We should Honour His Name and Desire His Kingdom through Prayer.

    i) Psalm 66:2. Worship and Praise Honours Him.
    ii) Isaiah 58:13. We Honour Him when we follow His Ways. 
    iii) Romans 14:17-18. The Kingdom we desire. 

d) Isaiah 63:16. He is Consistent and Redeeming Father. 

    i) Psalm 68:5. A Father of fatherless. 
    ii) Psalm 103:13. A Compassionate Father. 
    iii) John 10:29. No one can snatch us from Father's Hand. 

e) Jeremiah 3:19. He is a Father Who Look Forward to relationship with us. 

    i) Romans 8:15. The Work of the Holy Spirit. 
    ii) John 14:6. Possible only because of Jesus.
    iii) 2 Corinthians 6:18. He wants to be a Father to us. 

f) Matthew 7:11. He Gives Good Gifts to His Children. 

    i) Luke 11:11-13. The Holy Spirit. 
    ii) Philippians 4:19. All our Needs. 
    iii) Romans 15:13. Hope - Happiness - Peace. 

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God bless you. 
Chris. 

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

'The Work of God.'

'The Work Of God.'

a) Romans 14:20. Should not be destroyed for the sake of food.

b) Exodus 32:16. Is sometimes done by Himself.

c) Psalm 64:9. Should be declared.

d) Ecclesiastes 7:13. Should be considered.

e) Ecclesiastes 8:17. Can be seen.

f) Ecclesiastes 11:5. Cannot be fully understood.

g) John 6:29. Is to Believe in Christ.

h) John 9:3. Can be displayed in people's lives.

(This QT teaches me more about The Work Of God)

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'Things Of Mercy.'

a) 2 Corinthians 1:3. Father.

b) 1 Kings 20:33. Sign.

c) Psalm 59:10 & 17. God.

d) Psalm 101:1. Song.

e) Amos 7:8. Door.

f) Jonah 2:8. Source.

g) Malachi 3:16. Promise.

h) John 10:32; Romans 12:8. Acts.

i) Romans 9:23. Vessels.

j) Hebrews 12:24. Speech.

k) James 3:17. Fulness.

(Through this Meditation I want to enjoy and share the Things Of Mercy)

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Chris.

Mercy is something that we can always find if we come to God. His Mercy helps us, the Bible Teaches us, at our times of need. God is a Merciful Father, not only by His Heart, but also through His Actions. We need to be those people who trust deeply in the Mercy of God. God's Mercy is not just something needy by the ungodly people enabling them to come to God and have their lives changed by Him, God's Mercy is for all of us. 

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

'Bless 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.

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

'Come Close to God'

 

'Come Close To God.'

a) Isaiah 55:9. His Ways are Wonderful and Different.

b) Psalm 73:3. In the world system there is seeming injustice.

c) Psalm 73:13. In the world system there is discouragement.

d) Psalm 73:16. In the world system there is confusion.

e) Psalm 73:17. In God's Sanctuary and Presence is Understanding.

f) Psalm 36:6. The Creator is still in control.

g) Psalm 73:25. Come close to Him, the Lord is our Everything.

(This QT strongly exhorts me to Come Close To God)

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'Works.'

a) Galatians 5:6. Faith Works by Love.

b) John 10:32. Good Works come from Father God.

c) 1 Timothy 2:10; 5:10. Godly women do Good Works.

d) 1 Timothy 6:18. Be rich in Good Works.

e) Titus 2:7. We are to be Examples of Good Works.

f) 1 Peter 2:12; Matthew 5:16. Our Good Works can cause other people to Glorify God.

g) Hebrews 6:10. God Will not forget our Works.

h) Matthew 25:34-40. Our Good Works toward other people are really Good Works to the Lord.

i) James 2:18. Our Works reveal our Faith.

j) Titus 3:8. Those who have Believed God will be careful to engage in Good Works.

k) 1 Timothy 5:25. Good Works are sometimes evident and sometimes hidden.

(Through this Meditation I understand more about works)

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Chris.

Let us do the Good Works in the Will of God!

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