' On the Wy to a Place of Abundance.'

'On The Way to A Place of Abundance.'

Psalm 66:10-12.

a) v10. There were trials and tests.

          i) Psalm 17:3. The Lord found nothing wrong.

          ii) Deuteronomy 8:2. Of our heart obedience.

iii) Deuteronomy 8:16. With the Goal of doing us Good.

iv) Deuteronomy 13:3. To help us reject false words and prophecies.

          v) 1 Peter 1:7. Of our Faith.

b) v10. There was refining.

          i) Proverbs 17:3. Of our hearts.

          ii) Isaiah 48:10. Because we are Chosen.

          iii) Zechariah 13:9. To be the People of God.

iv) Malachi 3:2-3. So that we can be offered for the Lord's Service.

          v) Isaiah 1:25. To make us Pure.

c) v11. There were traps.

          i) Job 19:6. So that God can conquer us.

ii) Lamentations 3:9 & 20. For the sake of our Humility.

iii) Lamentations 3:54-57. To help us to be free from fear.

iv) Hosea 7:12. To show God's Power over the enemies.

v) Matthew 6:13. To help us understand the Power of God's Kingdom.

d) v11. There were burdens.

i) Numbers 11:17. Of Ministry, that we need to learn to share with others.

          ii) Psalm 55:22. To be cast upon the Lord.

          iii) Psalm 68:19. To daily Trust the Lord to Bear.

iv) Zechariah 9:1. Of the Word of the Lord that needed to be spoken.

v) Matthew 11:30. The Light that Jesus gives to us.

e) v12. There were oppressions.

          i) Psalm 129:1-2. To help us be overcomers.

          ii) Isaiah 51:23. That God would give us Victory in.

iii) John 16:33. In this world system, that, as we keep our hearts, Jesus would give us victory over.

          iv) Psalm 3:3. For our heads to be lifted up above.

v) Psalm 27:6. Those who are overcome with Joy and praise.

f) v12. There were natural disasters.

i) Isaiah 43:1-2. Teaching us to trust God and not be afraid.

          ii) Exodus 3:2. That God can speak to us.

          iii) Numbers 11:1. That rid us of complaining.

iv) Numbers 26:10. To remind us that Worship must be Pure.

v) 1 Kings 19:12. To call us to wait for the Lord to speak.

g) v12. The Place of Abundance.

          i) Psalm 40:2-3. A Place of: -

                    A-Security.

                    B-Established Goings.

                    C-Praise.

                    D-Trusting the Lord.

          ii) Job 36:16. Is of no restriction.

          iii) James 5:11. Is of the Tender Mercy of God.

          iv) John 10:10. Is of Life.

          v) Psalm 36:8. Is of Satisfaction.

(This QT shows me about Life on The Way to A Place of Abundance)

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'Be Alert.'

a) Mark 13:33. Ready for the appointed time.

b) Mark 14:38. So we do not enter the temptation.

c) Matthew 24:42. We do not know when the Lord will come.

d) Luke 21:36. So that we can be accounted worthy to stand before the Son of Man.

e) 1 Corinthians 16:13. So that we can stand fast in the Faith.

f) Ephesians 6:18; 1 Peter 4:7. To persevere in Prayer.

g) 1 Thessalonians 5:8. Putting on the Breastplate of Faith and Love, also the Helmet - the Hope of Salvation.

h) Hebrews 12:15. To stop bitterness from troubling us.

i) 1 Peter 5:8-9. To resist the enemy.

(This Meditation encourages me to Be Alert)

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Chris.

Security in our hearts is something we all need; only the Lord can give us that. So often, those with insecure hearts try to make themselves a secure environment, but it does not work for them. Only the Lord can give a secure heart.

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

'Those Who Fear the Lord.'

                                           

‘Those Who Fear the Lord.’

a) Malachi 4:2. Will be Healed.

b) Malachi 3:16. Have Real Fellowship.

c) Psalm 85:9. Receive Salvation.

d) Isaiah 50:10. Can trust in the Lord and rely on God.

e) Isaiah 66:2. Will be blessed.

f) Luke 1:50. Receive Generational Glory.

g) Revelation 11:18. Will be rewarded.

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‘The Lord with us’

a) Matthew 28:20. Always as we obey His Great Commission.

b) Matthew 1:23. His Name is Immanuel. Meaning God is with Us.

c) Matthew 18:20. He is with us as we gather in His name.

d) Genesis 39:2. When the Lord is with us, He blesses us greatly.

e) Genesis 39:3. When the Lord is with us, other people realise it.

f) Joshua 1:5. When the Lord is with us, no one can overcome us; He will not fail us; He will not abandon us.

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Chris.

God bless you.

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

'Who is the Holy Spirit?'

 

'Who Is The Holy Spirit?'

a) Romans 8:2. He is the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus.

b) Job 33:4. He is the Breath of the Almighty.

c) John 14:16 & 26. He is the Comforter.

d) Hebrews 9:14. He is the Eternal Spirit.

e) Psalm 51:12. He is the Free Spirit.

f) Nehemiah 9:20; Psalm 143:10. He is the Good Spirit.

g) Isaiah 61:1. He is the Spirit of the Lord God.

h) Acts 5:9. He is the Spirit of the Lord.

i) Matthew 10:20. He is the Spirit of our Father.

j) Romans 8:9. He is the Spirit of Christ.

k) Galatians 4:6. He is the Spirit of God's Son.

l) Hebrews 10:29. He is the Spirit of Grace.

m) Romans 8:15. He is the Spirit of Adoption.

n) Isaiah 11:2. He is the Spirit of:-

i) Wisdom.

ii) Understanding.

iii) Counsel.

iv) Strength.

v) Knowledge.

vi) The Fear of the Lord.

o) John 14:17. He is the Spirit of Truth.

p) Romans 1:4. He is the Spirit of Holiness.

r) Isaiah 4:4. He is the Spirit of Judgment and Burning.

(This QT answers to me a question I often hear people ask, Who Is The Holy Spirit?)

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'Chosen People.'

a) John 15:19. We are chosen out of this world system.

b) John 15:16. We are chosen to go and produce Fruit.

c) Ephesians 1:4. We are chosen to be Holy and Blameless in His Sight in Love.

d) 1 Peter 2:9. We are a chosen race.

(This Meditation reminds me that I am a Chosen Person)

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Chris.

We all need wisdom to live a proper and meaningful life. God Promises that, if we ask Him for Wisdom, He Will give us Wisdom. Let us learn to Trust God for Wisdom first. Then we can mutually share the Wisdom which God Gives us with others too.

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

'In God We are Victorious.'

‘In God We are Victorious.’

a) Psalm 27:2. Our Enemies Stumble and Fall. (Isaiah 8:15.)

b) Psalm 18:39-41. The Lord arms us with strength for the battle; He subdues our enemies under our feet; makes our enemies turn and run; Refuses to answer to our enemies.

c)John 18:3-6. The enemies of Jesus fell backwards to the ground.

d) Psalm 9:3. Even if they turn back, they stumble and perish before the Lord.

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‘New Creation.’

a) Galatians 6:15. Being a New Creation is what counts in Jesus Christ.

b) 2 Corinthians 5:17. If we become a true Christian, we become a new creation; we are not the same anymore; our old life is gone, a new life has begun.

c) Ephesians 2:10. We are created anew in Christ Jesus so that we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.

d) Ephesians 4:24. We display a new nature because we are a new person, created in God’s likeness; righteous, holy and true.

e) Colossians 3:10. Christ Created a Brand-New Nature within Us. It is continually being renewed as we learn more about Christ.

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Chris.

God bless you.

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

'Rest.'

 

‘Rest.’

a) Hebrews 4:3. Belongs to those who believe.

b) Exodus 33:14. Comes in the Presence of the Lord.

c) Psalm 116:7. Comes because of God’s bountiful dealing with us.

d) Isaiah 14:3. Rest from: -

            1. Pain

            2. Turmoil

            3. Harsh Service

e) Isaiah 30:15. In it is Salvation.

f) Matthew 11:29. Is Found in Christ.

g) Revelation 14:13. Is in Heaven.

(Through this QT, I know that I am blessed to find rest.)

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‘Patience.’

a) Hebrews 12:1. We need it to lead our Christian Life well.

b) Romans 15:5. God is the God of Patience.

c) Titus 2:2. Is something that old men should have.

d) 2 Peter 1:6. It is something we are to work on; it is not a gift.

e) James 1:3. Sometimes is developed by the testing of our faith.

f) 1 Peter 2:20. Is needed in our difficult situations.

g) Luke 8:15. Is needed if we are to have a fruitful life.

h) Psalm 37:7; 40:1. In waiting for God.

i) Hebrews 10:36; 6:12. In inheriting the promises of God.

j) 1 Thessalonians 5:14. We need it with everyone.

k) 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Corinthians 6:4. Should be the character of every man of God.

l) Colossians 1:11. Can be attained joyfully.

(This QT encourages me in the area of patience.)

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Chris.

Be blessed by Rest in God. This is a very great Blessing that He wants to give to us – the calm life of the True Believer is the most significant life that we can live. Let us not be too pressurised by the businesses of life. The money-chasing rat race of the world system is not for the true believer. Please rest in God.

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

' IN God We are Victorious.'

 

‘In God We Are Victorious.’

Psalm 27:2.

a) Psalm 27:2. Our Enemies Stumble and Fall. Isaiah 8:15.

b) Psalm 18:39-41. The Lord arms us with the strength for battle; subdues our enemies under our feet; Makes our enemies turn and run; and refuses to answer our enemies.

c) John 18:3-6. The enemies of Jesus fell backwards to the ground.

d) Psalm 9:3. Even if they turn back, they stumble and perish before the Lord.

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‘If We are in Christ Jesus.’

a) 2 Corinthians 5:17. We are a New Creation.

b) Galatians 3:28. We are one in Christ Jesus.

c) Galatians 5:6. We realise the importance of faith expressing itself in love.

d) Galatians 6:15. What counts is whether we really have been changed into different people.

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Chris.

God bless you.

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

 

'Our Daily Life.'

‘Our Daily Life.’

a)   I Thessalonians 4:11-12. Should be lived out like this:-

1- Living a quiet life.

2- Minding our own business.

3- Working.

4- 1 Peter 2:12. Winning the respect of non-believers.

5- Not being lazily dependent.

b)    1 Thessalonians 4:1. Should please God more and more.

c)    1 Thessalonians 4:2-8. Live a life that is Sanctified and Pure before God.

d)    1 Thessalonians 4:9-10. Loving our brothers and sisters in Christ.

e)    Romans 13:8. Keep out of financial debt.

f)    Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

g)    Romans 14:19. Let us make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

h)    1 Timothy 2:1-2; Philippians 4:6-7. Should be a life of prayer.

i)     Matthew 6:25-34. Not to worry about our life but seek first God’s Kingdom.

j)     Philippians 4:11; 1 Timothy 6:6. We need to learn contentment.

k)    Philippians 2:3-4. Not to be selfish but rather considerate.

l)     Galatians 6:1-2; James 5:19-20. Has a heart to restore fallen Believers to the Lord.

m)  2 Thessalonians 3:11-12. Means that we do not act like gossiping busybodies; rather, we settle down and work.

n)    1 Thessalonians 5:8. Should be lived out like this:-

1- Self-controlled.

2- Having Faith and Love guarding our hearts.

3- Maintaining the Hope of Salvation in our thoughts.

o)    Ephesians 4:28. Implement social justice.

p)    2 Thessalonians 3:13. Never tire of doing what is right.

(This QT teaches me how My Daily Life should be)

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‘Love The Word Of God.’

a)    1 Peter 2:2-3. So that we can grow in the Lord.

b)    Psalm 119:103-104. It will give us understanding.

c)    Psalm 119:105. It is a light for our path.

d)    Psalm 119:9. It keeps our way pure.

e)    Psalm 119:11. It helps prevent us from sinning.

f)    1 Peter 4:17. It reminds us that Judgment begins in the House of God.

(Through this Second one, I am reminded to continue to love the Word of God.)

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Chris.

How tragic that so many Christians love experiences of some spiritual kind rather than loving the Word of God. This is the bane of this modern church age. There are so many false ministers who are abusing God and His People by encouraging them into some kind of spiritual experience and not to follow the Teachings of God’s Word. Let us be lovers of God’s Word and test every manifestation by it.

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