'Gifts From God the Father.'

'Gifts From God The Father.'

a) John 6:32. True Bread from Heaven.

b) John 3:16. His Only Son.

c) John 4:10. Living Water.

d) James 4:6; Psalm 84:11; Romans 12:6. Grace for the humble.

e) Proverbs 2:6; James 1:5. Wisdom.

f) Genesis 27:28. An abundance of grain and new wine.

g) Leviticus 26:4; Zechariah 10:1. Rain at the right time.

h) 2 Chronicles 1:12; Ecclesiastes 2:26. Given to us are:-

i) Wisdom.

ii) Knowledge.

iii) Riches.

iv) Honor.

v) Joy.

i) Leviticus 26:6; John 14:27; 1 Chronicles 22:9. Peace and quiet.

j) Ecclesiastes 3:13. To:-

i) Eat.

ii) Drink.

iii) Enjoy our life.

k) Psalm 145:15. Food in due time.

l) Psalm 21:2. Our heart's desire.

m) Psalm 29:11. Strength.

n) Isaiah 42:5. Breath and Life to people on the Earth.

o) Ezekiel 11:19. One heart.

p) Matthew 11:28. Rest.

q) John 16:23. Whatever we ask Him for in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

r) John 17:22. The ability to be united.

s) Romans 5:17. Righteousness.

t) Romans 6:23. Eternal Life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

u) 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

v) 2 Peter 1:3. Everything required for Life and Godliness.

(This QT makes me so grateful for the Gifts From God The Father)

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'Selfishness.'

a) John 6:26. Makes us look for Jesus only to satisfy ourselves.

b) Romans 15:3; 2 Corinthians 8:9. Christ Gives us the Example of an unselfish lifestyle.

c) 2 Timothy 3:2. Is a sign of the last times.

d) Romans 15:1. Shows that we are still weak and immature as Believers.

e) 1 Corinthians 10:33. Makes us seek our own profit.

f) Philippians 2:21. Excludes Jesus Christ from our lives.

g) Isaiah 56:11. Means that we:-

i) Have greed.

ii) Have no discernment.

iii) Just live for our own gain.

h) Matthew 20:21. Seeks special favors - instead of receiving grace and blessing from God.

i) 2 Corinthians 5:15. Means that we are only living for ourselves.

j) 1 John 3:17. Shuts off compassion to those in need.

k) Philippians 2:4. Is instructed against in the Scriptures.

(This Meditation sharpens me to guard against Selfishness)

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Chris.

Selfishness is really something that we Believers need to learn to discard from our lives as quickly as possible. Distortions of Gospel Truth preached in multi cultural settings have encouraged selfishness in and amongst Christians and Churches and before the Return of Jesus Christ these distortions need to be washed out. The greatest deception is that Christ has come to meet our needs - this is simply just not true. The Truth is we need Christ, not our needs need Christ. Jesus Christ never came or comes to suit our selfishness, rather, selfishness is something we Believers need to learn to discard from our lives as quickly as possible. 

'God's Work.'

 

'God's Works.'

Psalm 65:11-13.

a) v11. In the Harvest.

i) Psalm 65:11. He Crowns the year with a bountiful one.

ii) James 5:7. He Makes it Valuable.

iii) Proverbs 26:1; 1 Samuel 12:17. He Makes the rain stop so that the Harvest can be taken in.

iv) Genesis 26:12. When He Blesses it - it is big.

v) Matthew 13:8. He Makes it grow from good ground.

b) v11. On the Pathways.

i) Psalm 65:11. He Makes the hard ones overflow with abundance.

ii) Psalm 25:10. He Establishes Mercy and Truth.

iii) Ecclesiastes 11:5. He Creates a unique way.

iv) Jeremiah 14:10. He Makes a way we are to follow.

v) Job 23:11. Is our place, He Makes them for us.

c) v12. In the Wilderness.

i) Psalm 65:12. He Makes it a lush pasture.

ii) Job 38:26. He Makes it rain.

iii) Job 38:27. He Satisfies it.

iv) Exodus 3:18. He Calls His People to Worship.

v) Numbers 1:19. He Calls His People to Obedience.

d) v12. On the Hillsides.

i) Psalm 65:12. He Makes them Blossom with Joy.

ii) Psalm 65:6. He Establishes them by His Strength.

iii) Isaiah 55:12. He Makes them break forth into singing.

iv) Psalm 72:3. He Makes them Peaceful and Righteous.

v) Psalm 114:4 & 6. He Makes them skip like lambs.

e) v13. In the Meadows.

i) Psalm 65:13. He Clothes them with flocks of sheep.

ii) Psalm 23:2. He Makes them resting places.

iii) Jeremiah 25:37. He can also Make them into waste land.

iv) Jeremiah 50:11. He Makes calves frisk in them.

v) Psalm 37:20. He Puts flowers in them.

f) v13. In the Valleys.

i) Psalm 65:13. He Carpets them with grain.

ii) Deuteronomy 8:7. He Makes springs gush forth in them.

iii) Joshua 17:18. He Gives His People Victory in them.

iv) 1 Chronicles 27:29. He Makes them a dwelling place for cattle.

v) 2 Chronicles 26:10. He Makes them fertile.

g) v13. The End Result of God's Works is Joy.

i) Psalm 96:11. Joy in the Heavens and on Earth.

ii) Psalm 96:12. Joy for the Fields and the Trees.

iii) Psalm 98:8. Joy for the Hills.

iv) Isaiah 35:1. Joy for the Desert.

v) Isaiah 35:10. Joy that is Everlasting for the Ransomed People of the Lord.

(This QT gives me such awe of God's Works)

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'True Worshippers.'

a) Philippians 3:3. Worship Triune God in the Holy Spirit.

b) Malachi 1:11. Maintain Purity.

c) John 4:23-24. Worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth.

d) Genesis 24:52. Have great Reverence for God.

e) Daniel 3:28. Exclusively Worship only Triune God.

f) Acts 24:14. Believe the Word of God.

g) Exodus 34:8. Are responsive to the Lord.

h) 1 Chronicles 29:20. Can be led by a Worship Leader.

Through this Meditation I understand more about True Worshippers)

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Chris.

We need to realize and trust God that all of His Works are perfect.

(Selected from the late Reverend Chris Harrison, by Priscilla)

'Powerful God.'

'Powerful God.'

a) Romans 9:29. Provides a legacy of living children.

b) Exodus 13:3 & 9. Brings His People out of Egypt.

c) Deuteronomy 10:17. He:-

i) Is God of all gods.

ii) Master of all masters.

iii) Is Immense and Awesome.

iv) Does not play favourites.

v) Takes no bribes.

d) Job 36:5. Does not bully innocent people.

e) Job 36:22. Is a Wonderful Teacher.

f) Psalm 89:8. Is Faithful from every angle.

g) Jeremiah 32:8. Is God of the Angel Armies.

h) Nahum 1:3. Is Patient.

i) Acts 19:11. When necessary does out of the ordinary things through His People.

j) Romans 1:16. Rescues everyone who trusts Him.

k) 2 Corinthians 10:5. Gives us tools for smashing warped philosophies and to tear down barriers erected against His Truth.

(This QT helps me to know more my Powerful God)

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'The Church.'

a) Acts 2:41. Can grow quickly.

b) Psalm 65:4. Originates in the Old Testament, God's People in His Presence:-

i) Happy.

ii) Chosen.

iii) Satisfied.

c) Psalm 84:2; 23:6; 27:4. People yearning for the Lord's Presence.

d) Psalm 96:8; Exodus 23:19. Worship and Offering in His Presence.

e) Psalm 100:4; 150:1. Praise and Thanksgiving in His Presence.

f) Isaiah 62:9. The Place to receive the Bread and Wine.

g) Zechariah 3:7. Needed to be ruled and taken care of.

h) Genesis 28:17. A spiritual gateway to Heaven.

i) Nehemiah 6:10. A place for meeting people.

j) Psalm 84:10. Needed doorkeepers - a welcoming team.

k) Ecclesiastes 5:1. A place to be obedient in.

l) Isaiah 2:3; 1 Corinthians 14:19. A place for teaching about God's Ways.

m) 1 Timothy 3:15. To be taught how to behave in Church. (I am often offended and sometimes hurt by the bad behaviour of Believers and their children in Church; they all have to be taught how to behave well.)

n) Hebrews 10:21. Has a Great High Priest - Jesus.

o) 1 Peter 4:17; 1 Corinthians 5:1-7. Is a place for Believers' Discipline and Judgment.

p) Joshua 6:24. Should have a financial treasury.

q) Judges 19:18. Was a place to go to.

r) 1 Chronicles 22:11. Needed to be successfully built.

s) Psalm 92:13. A place to be planted and thrive in.

t) Hebrews 8:2. Needs ministers.

u) Matthew 21:13. A House of Prayer.

v) Ephesians 2:21. Is growing into a Holy Sanctuary.

w) John 2:16. Is Heavenly Father's House.

x) Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 1:22. Belongs to Jesus. Not to the:-

i) Congregation.

ii) Elders.

iii) Pastors.

y) Matthew 18:17. Is to be paid attention to by errant Believers.

z) 1 Corinthians 14:23; Psalm 111:1. Should assemble together as a whole.

a2) 1 Corinthians 14:33. Should be a place of Peace and not disorder. A disorderly church can and will be closed by:-

i) The Lord.

ii) The denomination.

iii) The police or local government authority.

b2) Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2. Needs shepherding.

c2) Acts 6:2-6. Needs Apostolic Leadership and capable Deaconship. There needs to be clearly defined Biblical functions for the people who are:-

i) Ministry gifted, ordained and anointed.

ii) Ministry gifted and anointed.

iii) Biblical elders.

iv) Biblical deacons.

d2) Acts 16:4-5. Was Strengthened in the Faith and grew because of good Leadership.

(Through this Meditation I really find my heart for The Church which began in the Old Testament and became expanded in the New)

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Chris.

God Loves people. The place where He can fully work in peoples' lives is generally the Church. I put generally because there are sometimes persecuted people who cannot go to Church. The Church is not meant to be a social or cultural gathering place primarily. It is supposed to be the place where we can gather together to God, learn His Ways, and participate in spiritually meaningful Biblical activities. Submission and Worship, not democracy, should be the prevailing attitude in Church. Submission to God; Spiritual Authority and Denominational decisions are all necessary if we are to have a successful and blessed Church.

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

 

'In Zion.'

'In Zion.'

a) Psalm 65:1. It is a Place of Praising.

b) Psalm 76:2. Is God's Dwelling Place.

c) Psalm 78:68. It is a Place God Loves.

d) Revelation 14:1. It is the Place where the Lamb and His Followers Stand.

(Through this QT, I find the joy of being in Zion)

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'David - Like Christ.'

2 Samuel 5:1-5.

a) v1. The people coming to David.

i) Matthew 2:2. Coming to Worship Christ.

ii) Matthew 11:28-30. Coming to Christ to find rest for our souls.

iii) Matthew 14:29. Coming to Christ in simple faith and trust.

iv) Matthew 19:21. Coming to Christ and following Him.

v) Matthew 25:34. Coming to Christ and inheriting God's Kingdom.

b) v1. The full identification with David.

i) Ephesians 5:30. We are members of Christ's:

A-Body.

B-Flesh.

C-Bones.

ii) Hebrews 2:14. In this identification with Christ we have a great victory.

iii) Romans 12:5. We are one body in Christ.

iv) 1 Corinthians 6:15. Our bodies are members of Christ.

v) 1 Corinthians 12:27. We are the Body of Christ and Members in particular.

c) v2. David as a Leader.

i) Mark 10:32. Christ the Leader into New Life.

ii) Luke 24:50-51. Christ the Leader into Blessing.

iii) John 10:15. Christ the Leader and Shepherd of God's Flock.

iv) Revelation 7:17. Christ our Leader to fountains of Living Water.

v) John 10:14. Christ our Leader and Shepherd Who Knows His Sheep.

d) v2, David as a feeder of his people.

i) Acts 14:17. Christ Fills our hearts with food and gladness.

ii) 2 Corinthians 9:10. Christ Ministers bread for our food.

iii) Matthew 6:11. Christ Gives us food in Answer to our prayer.

iv) Matthew 14:19. Christ Blessed the bread and fish and Gave them to the multitude.

v) Matthew 26;26. Christ Blessed the bread for His Disciples before Holy Communion.

e) v3. David as the maker of a covenant with his people.

i) Matthew 26:28. Christ Shed His Blood to make a new Covenant.

ii) 1 Corinthians 11:25. We drink the wine as a symbol of the new Covenant made by Christ's Blood.

iii) 2 Corinthians 3:6. Christ makes us able Ministers of the new Covenant.

iv) Hebrews 7:22. Jesus Christ is the Surety of a better Covenant.

v) Hebrews 8:6. Jesus Christ is the Mediator of a better Covenant.

f) v3. David was the anointed king.

i) Psalm 45:7. Because He Loves righteousness and Hates wickedness Christ was Anointed.

ii) Isaiah 61:1. Christ was Anointed to Preach Good News to the poor.

iii) Acts 4:27. Christ was Anointed as the Son of God.

iv) Acts 10:38. God Anointed Jesus Christ to do Good and to Heal the Oppressed of the Devil.

v) John 1:32-33. The Holy Spirit, in the form of a Dove, Anointed Christ.

g) vv4-5. The reign of David.

i) Luke 1:33. Christ Reigns forever.

ii) Romans 5:17. Because Christ Reigns - He enables us to Reign.

iii) Romans 15:12. Christ Reigns over the Nations.

iv) 1 Corinthians 15:25. Christ Reigns until all enemies are put under His Feet.

v) 2 Timothy 2:12. We can reign with Christ.

(This Meditation teaches me much about David - Like Christ)

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Chris.

Jesus Christ Cares for us in practical ways, let us pray and trust Him. 

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