'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 Bible Study Notes, by Priscilla)

'Praising God.'

'Praising God.'

a) Psalm 66:8. Loudly.

b) Psalm 66:2. Gloriously.

c) Jeremiah 33:11. Joyfully.

d) Psalm 33:22. With musical instrument.

e) Psalm 67:3. Unitedly.

f) Hebrews 13:15. Continually.

g) 1 Peter 2:9. Publicly.

h) 2 Chronicles 5:13. With singing and music together.

i) 2 Chronicles 31:2. As appointed by the Leadership.

j) Psalm 35:28. With speech.

k) Luke 2:20. As a response to the things we see and hear.

l) Luke 24:53. In anticipation of the Holy Spirit's Coming.

m) Acts 2:47. In the early Church.

n) Acts 16:25. In jail.

o) Psalm 71:14. More and more.

p) Jeremiah 17:26. As a sacrifice.

q) Judges 5:3. With our will.

r) 2 Samuel 22:4. Because He is Worthy.

s) 1 Chronicles 23:30. Morning and night.

t) 2 Chronicles 7:3. Because of His Goodness and Mercy.

u) Psalm 7:17. According to His Righteousness.

v) Psalm 22:22. In the midst of the Congregation.

w) Psalm 22:23. Because we Fear Him.

x) Psalm 33:1. Because it is beautiful for the upright to do so.

y) Psalm 86:12. With all of our heart.

z) Psalm 96:4. Exceedingly.

a2) Psalm 117:2. Because of His Merciful Kindness and Truth.

b2) Psalm 119:7. With uprightness of heart.

c2) Psalm 119:175. With our living soul.

d2) Psalm 135:2. Because He is Good.

e2) Psalm 146:10. Because He Reigns forever.

f2) Isaiah 25:1. Because He has Done Wonderful things.

g2) Isaiah 38:19. Today, because we are living.

h2) Isaiah 42:10. From the ends of the Earth.

i2) Isaiah 42:12. In the Islands.

j2) Isaiah 43:21. Because we are formed for God.

k2) Daniel 2:23. Because He Gives us Wisdom and Might.

(This QT reminds me of how and why I should be Praising God)

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'Eternal Life.'

1 John 5:11-13.

a) v11. God has Given us Eternal Life.

i) 1 John 2:25; Titus 1:2. It is His Promise.

ii) John 6:68. It is His Word.

iii) Romans 5:21. Grace reigns by Righteousness unto it by Jesus Christ our Lord.

b) v11. This Eternal Life is only found in Jesus.

i) 1 John 5:20. He Gives us Understanding so we can truly have Eternal Life.

ii) 1 John 1:2. It is manifested to us by Jesus.

iii) Colossians 3:4. When Christ, Who is our Life, shall Appear, we shall appear with Him in Glory.

c) v12. If we have Jesus, we have Eternal Life.

i) John 3:36. It is what the Bible says.

ii) John 5:24. Simply hear the Word and Believe.

iii) Hebrews 3:14. We should hold fast our confidence.

d) v13. We know we have Eternal Life.

i) 1 John 5:10. Because we Believe in the Son of God, we have the inner witness.

ii) Romans 8:15-17. Because we have the Holy Spirit.

iii) 2 Corinthians 5:1. Because we have a Building of God, not made with human hands, Eternal in the Heavens.

(This Meditation causes me to ponder on Eternal Life)

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Chris.

The upright in heart will be Blessed by the Lord, let us endeavour to be upright in heart.

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

' The Call of Wisdom'

 

‘The Call Of Wisdom.’

Proverbs 8:1-4.

a)        Proverbs 8:1. Wisdom calls together to us with Understanding and they call with a raised voice.

b)        Proverbs 8:2-3. This cry comes to us:-

1-       On the heights.

2-       Beside the way.

3-       At the Crossroads.

4-       Beside the City gates.

5-       At the entrance door.

c)         Proverbs 8:4. The Call of Wisdom is to every living person.

(Through this QT I want to heed The Call Of Wisdom)

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‘We Can Be Transformed.’

a)        Romans 12:2. By God, through His Word and Holy Spirit.

b)        Romans 13:14. By putting on the Lord Jesus Christ, and making no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

c)         Psalm 51:10; Ezekiel 36:26. By God creating within us a clean heart and renewed spirit.

d)        Ezekiel 18:3 1. By our active repentance and turning to God.

e)        2 Corinthians 5:17. By being in Christ.

f)          Ephesians 1:18. By the opening of the eyes of our hearts.

g)        Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:10. By being made new in the attitude of our mind and putting on our new self.

h)        Colossians 1:22. By the Reconciling Power of Jesus Christ through His Cross.

i)           Titus 3:5. By experiencing God’s Gift of Salvation.

(This Second one teaches me that I Can Be Transformed)

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Chris.

God does not only speak to us and give us Wisdom in Church, He also speaks to us in various ways and places. Even “beside the way” as we are journeying or travelling, sometimes simply on our way to or from the shops or our workplace. God can speak to us and give us Wisdom in the airplane or on the underground tube train or subway. Let us learn to be sensitive to God’s Wisdom in all our situations of life.

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

 

'Bondage is Broken.'

 

'Bondage Is Broken.'

a) Psalm 107:16; Ephesians 4:8. The Lord breaks all bondage.

b) 1 Timothy 3:7; 2 Timothy 2:26. Snares are from the devil.

c) Hebrews 2:14-15. Fear of sickness and death is a bondage that can be broken by Jesus.

d) John 8:34; Acts 8:23; Romans 6:16. If we commit sin, we become in bondage to it, and the bondage must be broken by the Lord.

e) Galatians 4:3; Exodus 1:13-14. The World System creates bondage.

f) 2 Peter 2:19. People who are in bondage can cause us to be in bondage.

g) Isaiah 42:6-7; Luke 4:18; John 8:36. The Lord Jesus and His Servants have a ministry to set people free from bondage.

h) John 8:32. Truth sets people free from bondage.

(Through this QT, I have assurance that Bondage Is Broken in Jesus' Name)

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'Good Leaders and Good Disciples.'

Joshua 1:13-18.

The Good Leader challenges and stimulates the Disciples: -

a) Johua 1:13; Numbers 32:20-33; 2 Peter 1:12-15. By reminding people of their commitment.

b) Joshua 1:14; Exodus 13:18; Galatians 5:13. The Good Leader teaches the Disciples to respond well and keep their promises.

c) Joshua 1:5 & 15; Numbers 32:20-22; Philippians 1:2. The Good Leader encourages the Disciples through reminding them of the positive Promises of God's Word.

d) Joshua 1:16-17; Numbers 32:25; Romans 13:1-5. The Good Disciple will be obedient.

e) Joshua 1:18. The Good Disciple will take responsibility for errant disciples.

f) Joshua 1:17:18; 1 Timothy 1:1-2; Ezra 10:4.

The Good Disciple encourages their Leader.

(This Second refreshes my heart, Good Leaders and Good Disciples)

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Chris.

Setting people free from their bondage is a very excellent and necessary ministry. This is not just some kind of "witch hunt" ministry prayer over someone. Yes, sometimes ministry with compassion may be needed, but there is much more to setting people free from their bondage than that. To be free and maintain freedom, we need to be taught the Word of God. To be free and maintain freedom, we need to attend worship services regularly. To be free and maintain freedom, we need edifying fellowship with fellow True Believers.

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

 

'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.