Faithful Followers Of Christ Jesus!

‘Faithful Followers Of Christ Jesus.’
Ephesians 1:1-2.
a) Need good leaders who are in the Will of God.
b) Need to read the Word of God habitually.
c) Need God’s Grace.
d) Need God’s Peace.
(This QT shows me the basic spiritual needs of Faithful Followers Of Christ Jesus)
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‘Do Not Be Afraid To Receive The Saviour.’
Luke 2:8-11.
a) Luke 2:8. The Saviour is for all people and for ordinary people.
b) Luke 2:9. The Saviour may come to our life in a dramatic way.
c) Luke 2:10. The Message of the Saviour:-
1- Does not make us afraid.
2- Is good news.
3- Brings Joy.
d) Luke 2:11. The Saviour is Christ the Lord.
(This Second one motivates me to write and to say to non believers: Do Not Be Afraid To Receive The Saviour)
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Chris.
All faithful followers of Christ Jesus have basic needs and those basic needs can be met in different ways. Our need for Love should be met in both God and family. Our need for Spiritual Growth should be met through the activities and disciplines taught by the local Church. Our need for finance should be met by our work or our valid financial support.

Trust God For The Right Way!

‘Trust God For The Right Way.’
Proverbs 19:20-21.
a) Listen to advice given by people whose advice you respect.
b) Accept instruction.
c) This will give us Wisdom in the future.
d) Many are the plans in our mind.
e) It is the Lord’s Purpose that will prevail.
(This QT reminds me to Trust God For The Right Way)
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‘We Have A Great Need For God.’
a) Psalm 143:2. No one living is Righteous before God.
b) Jeremiah 17:9. The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?
c) Mark 10:18. Only God is truly good.
d) Romans 3:10. The Scriptures that no one is Righteous.
e) Romans 3:11. No one seeks for God.
f) Romans 3:12. Everyone has turned aside.
g) Romans 3:12. Together everyone has gone wrong.
h) Romans 3:12. No one does good.
i) Romans 5:12. Sin came into the World through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all people because all people sinned.
j) Romans 5:19. Because one person disobeyed God, many people became sinners.
k) Ephesians 2:1. We were dead through the trespasses and sins.
l) Ephesians 2:3. All of us used to live this way:-
1-In the passions of our flesh.
2-We followed the desires of our body.
3-We followed the desires of our mind.
4-By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger.
(Through this Second one I acknowledge that I Have A Great Need For God and I thank God that through Jesus Christ that need is met)
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Chris.
It is the Lord’s Purpose that will prevail. To put God first in our life is a very wise and necessary thing to do. God has a Plan for all of His Children. He has given us His Holy Spirit to Guide us through His Word, as we pray and take time to be with Him. Let us not be fatalistic and passive about the Lord’s Purpose, but rather to seek Him for it.

Good Motivation For Us!

‘Good Motivation For Us.’
a) Philippians 3:12. We press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed us.
b) Hebrews 2:11. To become the sibling of Jesus Christ.
c) Romans 8:28. To love God.
d) Romans 8:29-30. To be:-
1-Predestined to be conformed to the Image of God’s Son.
2-Called.
3-Justified.
4-Colossians 3:4. Glorified.
(In this QT I find Good Motivation For Me to live as a True Believer)
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‘Open Our Eyes Lord.’
Ephesians 17-21.
a) Ephesians 1:17. That God our Father will give us a Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation as we come to know Him.
b) Ephesians 1:18. That we may know what is the Hope to which He has Called us.
c) Ephesians 1:18. That we are His Holy People who are His rich and glorious inheritance.
d) Ephesians 1:19. That we will understand the incredible Greatness of God’s Power for us who Believe Him.
e) Ephesians 1:19-20. This is the same Mighty Power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the Place of Honour at God’s Right Hand in the Heavenly realms.
f) Ephesians 1:21. Now Christ is far above any:-
1-Ruler.
2-Authority.
3-Power.
4-Leader.
5-Dominion.
6-Name that is named.
7-Anything else.
g) Ephesians 1:21. This is not only in this age but also in the age to come.
(Through this Second one my prayer is: Open My Eyes Lord)
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Chris.
The reason why we can be called the brothers and sisters of Jesus is not because of our striving, struggling, serving or giving in the Church. The reason is because we are Justified and Sanctified through and by the Lord Jesus Christ. He has made us Holy and now we have the same Father. Hence, we can now be called the brothers and sisters of Jesus.

We Should Not Be Unhealthily Dependent!

‘We Should Not Be Unhealthily Dependent.’
Galatians 6:17-18.
a) Apostle Paul wanted the Galatian Believers to stop bothering him over religious issues and debates. He wanted them to be mature and not leaning on him or pushing him.
b) Apostle Paul asked them very nicely not to give him any more trouble.
c) Apostle Paul bore on his body scars to show that he belonged to Jesus and that Jesus was his Master.
d) Apostle Paul really wanted the Galatian Believers to stand in the Grace of God.
(Through this QT I know that I Should Not Be Unhealthily Dependent on any Christian Leader or Teacher, but I should depend on the Grace of God)
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‘Going Through In Victory.’
2 Corinthians 4:17-18.
a) Apostle Paul was going through:-
1- Momentary light afflictions.
2- A light and transitory burden of suffering.
3- Present troubles.
b) This trouble was going to bring him a tremendous and eternal Glory, much greater than the trouble.
c) So Apostle Paul did not look at the troubles he could see.
d) Apostle Paul looked by Faith at the things that were not seen.
e) Things seen are temporary but things unseen are Eternal.
(This Second one encourages me to be Going Through In Victory)
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Chris.
Apostle Paul really wanted the Galatian Believers to stand in the Grace of God. This must surely be the Desire of God Himself for all True Believers. The Church that encourages unhealthy dependency now will suffer many struggles in the next generation. We all, whoever we are, need to learn to stand in the Grace of God.

Please Deal With Hot Temper Problem!

‘Please Deal With Hot Temper Problem.’
Proverbs 19:19.
a) A hot tempered person needs to pay the penalty for their hot temper because it is sin.
b) This person needs to face the consequences of being hot tempered.
c) If we get the hot tempered person out of trouble once, we will have to do it again.
(This QT causes me to ask all people with a hot temper to Please Deal With Hot Temper Problem)
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‘The Result Of Being Crucified With Christ.’
Galatians 2:20.
a) Being Crucified with Christ is an act of our will.
b) It means that the old “I” no longer lives.
c) It means that Christ now lives in us.
d) It means that the life which we now live in the flesh we live by Faith in the Son of God Who loved us and gave Himself up for us.
e) It means that we live trusting in the Son of God.
(Through this Second one I find The Result Of Being Crucified With Christ)
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Chris.
Nearly all the problems that we face in life can be dealt with. There are many times we tend to ignore our problems, hoping that they will go away. Inevitably they do not go away because time does not heal. God’s Word has many effects on the Life of a True Believer. One of these is to show us our problems so that, in front of God and with His help, we can deal with them.

We Need To Tell Them About Jesus!

‘We Need To Tell Them About Jesus.’
a) John 14:6. He is:-
1-The Way.
2-The Truth.
3-The Life.
4-The only way to Father God.
b) Colossians 1:28. We proclaim Christ to everyone:-
1-We warn them.
2-We Teach them with all the Wisdom that God has given to us.
3-We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.
c) Romans 8:29. So that they can be conformed to the Image of His Son.
(Through this QT I realise that I Need To Tell Them About Jesus)
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‘A Healthy Response.’
Ephesians 1:15-16.
a) Apostle Paul heard about the Ephesian Church having strong Faith in the Lord Jesus.
b) Apostle Paul heard about the Ephesian Church having Love for God’s People everywhere.
c) Apostle Paul continually thanked God for them.
d) Apostle Paul prayed for them constantly.
(This Second one encourages me greatly: A Healthy Response)
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Chris.
The Servants of the Lord need to be proclaiming Christ to everyone. It is the responsibility of the Church at every level to be proclaiming Christ. This proclamation is not only for the regular “in Church” services of the Church but can also be made in the press through various ways such as responding to news by contributing to the letters and opinions pages. We can proclaim Christ in the Universities and Hospitals, also where permissible and practical in school Parent/Teacher meetings.

The Way To Real Peace!

‘The Way To Real Peace.’
Galatians 6:14-16.
a) Galatians 6:14. Only boast about the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ.
b) Galatians 6:14. Because of the Cross our interest in the World system has been crucified.
c) Galatians 6:14. Because of the Cross we can and should be dead to the World system.
d) Galatians 6:15. It does not matter or not if one has been circumcised, what is important is that we are a New Creation.
e) Galatians 6:16. If we follow this rule in our lives may Peace and Mercy be with us and with all of God’s People.
(This QT practically shows me The Way To Real Peace)
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‘When We Experience The Holy Spirit In Our Lives.’
Ephesians 3:17-19.
a) Ephesians 3:17. Then Christ dwells in our hearts by Faith. We have confidence about the fact.
b) Ephesians 3:17. We become rooted and grounded in Love.
c) Ephesians 3:18-19. We are able to comprehend in the Fellowship of God’s People Christ’s Love:-
1- Its breadth.
2- Its depth.
3- Its length.
4- Its height.
5- The knowledge of it.
d) Ephesians 3:19. The Love of Christ is too great to understand fully.
e) Ephesians 3:19. When we experience the Love of Christ then we will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
(This Second one teaches me another aspect of When I Experience The Holy Spirit In My Life)
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Chris.
Most True Believers, I am sure, want to experience ongoing Peace and Mercy in their lives. The problem is sometimes is that we think we are the key to this. This is not true. Peace and Mercy can only come to us through the Cross of Jesus and by that Cross being applied to our lives.

Painful But Necessary!

‘Painful But Necessary.’
Proverbs 19:18.
a) Discipline our children while they are young enough to learn.
b) If we do not.
c) We are helping them destroy themselves.
(Through this QT I find something that is Painful But Necessary)
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‘Faith Is Important And Necessary.’
Hebrews 11:1-3.
a) Hebrews 11:1. Faith is the confidence that what we have hoped for will actually happen.
b) Hebrews 11:1. Faith gives us assurance about things we cannot see.
c) Hebrews 11:2. Through Faith people of ancient times won God’s Approval.
d) Hebrews 11:3. Through Faith we understand that the Worlds were framed by the Word of God.
(Through this Second one I am sure that Faith Is Important And Necessary)
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Chris.
Faith is important and necessary. If we are going to make progress in our life as a True Believer we need to have Faith and to exercise Faith. Without Faith it is impossible to please God the Scripture informs us. We can all have Faith and we can have more Faith because Faith comes as we hear and digest the Word of God.

Made A Masterpiece!

‘Made A Masterpiece.’
Ephesians 2:10.
a) We are God’s Masterpiece.
b) God has Created us anew in Christ Jesus.
c) So that we can do the good things that He planned for us long ago.
d) Titus 2:14. Jesus Christ gave His Life:-
1-To free us from every kind of sin.
2-To cleanse us.
3-To make us His very Own People.
4-To make us totally committed to doing good things.
(Through this QT I Thank God that in Jesus Christ I am Made A Masterpiece)
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‘God Gives His Servants His Word.’
2 Timothy 3:17.
a) That the servant of God may be competent.
b) That the servant of God may be complete.
c) That the servant of God may be equipped for every good work.
(Through this Second one I understand why God Gives His Servants His Word)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ gave His Life for us. His Life was not taken away from Him, He gave His Life for us. This is amazing Love and Grace. We do not deserve this, it is all simply because of God’s Great Love. Through receiving what Jesus Christ has done for us in giving His Life for us we should respond by being totally committed to doing good things.

Resist Compromise!

‘Resist Compromise.’
Galatians 6:11-13.
a) Galatians 6:11. This was something that Apostle Paul really emphasised.
b) Galatians 6:12. The people who were trying to get the Galatian Believers circumcised were actually trying to make a show about their influence over these Believers.
c) Galatians 6:12. The only real reason that they did it was to avoid persecution from the Jews.
d) Galatians 6:13. These circumcision advocates had no intention of keep the Law in other ways.
e) Galatians 6:13. These people just wanted to boast that they had influenced the Galatian Believers to join them.
(This QT strongly urges me to Resist Compromise)
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‘A Call From Apostle Paul’s And God’s Hearts.’
Romans 12:1-2.
a) This was written to all the Brothers and Sisters in the Church at Rome. It was, and still is, all inclusive.
b) It is about a response to God because of His Great Mercy towards us.
c) We are to give our body as a living sacrifice to God.
d) This is:-
1- True Worship.
2- Dedication to His Service.
3- Pleasing to Him.
e) Literally it means that we are totally available to Him.
f) Then we have no need to copy the behaviour and customs of the fallen world system.
g) Then God can transform us into a new person by changing the way we think.
h) Then we can know the Will of God which is:-
1- Good.
2- Pleasing.
3- Perfect.
(This Second one challenges me with A Call From Apostle Paul’s And God’s Hearts)
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Chris.
The Compromisers in Galatia really were very irreligious, manipulative and self-protective. They had no honourable motives at all. They wanted to boast about their influence over the new Galatian converts and they wanted to compromise so that they would not face persecution. Pride and Fear, as is here, often go together and we need to understand that they make the Church dirty and weak.

Giving To The Poor People!

‘Giving To The Poor People.’
Proverbs 19:17.
a) When we give to the poor people.
b) It is like lending to the Lord.
c) The Lord will pay us back.
(Through this QT I realise the Lord’s injunction about Giving To The Poor People)
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‘The Father Only Knows The Dates And Times.’
Acts 1:6-7.
a) The Apostles were with Jesus.
b) The Apostles kept asking Jesus a question.
c) The Question was about the time for the Lord to free Israel and restore the kingdom.
d) Jesus gave them a very clear answer.
e) This answer is for us too.
f) It is not for us to know the times or seasons.
g) The Father alone sets and knows the times and seasons.
(This Second one settles it very clearly in my mind that The Father Only Knows The Dates And Times)
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Chris.
The Father only knows the dates and times. In the past years there have been many so called “experts” and “prophets” who are making all kinds of predictions about happenings and the end times. I can categorically state that they are wrong because only the Father knows the dates and times and these false “experts” and “prophets” have no special access to the Father that is exclusively theirs.

Jesus Christ Physically Resurrected!

‘Jesus Christ Physically Resurrected.’
Luke 24:36-43.
a) Luke 24:36. Jesus came and suddenly stood amongst the Disciples and spoke Peace to them.
b) Luke 24:37. The Disciples were:-
1-Startled.
2-Frightened.
3-Thinking that they had seen a spirit.
c) Luke 24:38. Jesus asked them why they were frightened and filled with doubt.
d) Luke 24:39. Jesus invited the Disciples to:-
1-See His Hands.
2-See His Feet.
3-Touch Him. (Ghosts do not have physical bodies)
4-See His Body.
e) Luke 24:40. Jesus clearly showed His Disciples His Hands and His Feet.
f) Luke 24:41. The Disciples continued to stand there:-
1-In disbelief.
2-Filled with wonder.
3-Filled with Joy.
g) Luke 24:41. Jesus asked the Disciples if they had anything for Him to eat.
h) Luke 24:42. The Disciples gave Jesus a piece of broiled fish.
i) Luke 24:43. He took it and ate it in front of them.
(Through this QT I am very aware of Jesus Christ Physically Resurrected)
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‘Securely Saved.’
Ephesians 1:13-14.
a) We have heard the Word of Truth.
b) This is the Gospel of our Salvation.
c) We have Believed in Christ.
d) We are marked in Christ with a seal which is the promised Holy Spirit.
e) The Holy Spirit is God’s guarantee that He will give us the Inheritance that He has promised to us.
f) God has purchased us to be His Own People.
g) God did this so that we would Praise and Glorify Him.
(Through this Second one I am so glad that I am Securely Saved)
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Chris.
We should not be frightened of new things that are of God. Rather than have fear we should test all teachings and manifestations by and with the Word of God. Being frightened can actually hinder our spiritual growth. We should not be frightened of new things that are of God.

A Generous Heart!

‘A Generous Heart.’
Galatians 6:6-10.
a) Galatians 6:6. Generous towards those people who teach God’s Word to us.
b) Galatians 6:7. Generous because whatever we sow, we shall reap.
c) Galatians 6:8. Generous because we sow to the Holy Spirit (obeying His Leading) and we reap Eternal Life.
d) Galatians 6:9. Generous in not getting tired of doing good.
e) Galatians 6:10. Generous in doing good to all people, especially those people who are of the family of Faith.
(Through this QT I want to have A Generous Heart)
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‘The Wonderful Teaching Of Jesus Christ.’
Luke 24:44-45.
a) Jesus taught the Disciples everything that was written about Him:-
1- In the Law of Moses.
2- In the Prophets.
3- In the Psalms.
b) Jesus taught the Disciples that all these Scriptures must be fulfilled.
c) Jesus opened the minds of the Disciples to understand the Scriptures.
(Through this Second one I am encouraged by The Wonderful Teaching Of Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
Sometimes, when we face rejection experiences and being misunderstood it is easy to be tempted to “give up” doing good to and for other people. It is at times like this that we really need to consider Jesus Christ, His Life and His Ministry and readjust our thinking. When thinking is readjusted then feeling can be too.

Obey God!

‘Obey God.’
a) Proverbs 19:16; Deuteronomy 4:1-2. And live.
b) Genesis 7:5. As Noah did.
c) Genesis 12:4. As Abram did.
d) Genesis 17:9. It is our responsibility.
e) Exodus 19:5. And become God’s Special Treasure.
f) Exodus 20:6; Nehemiah 1:5; John 15:10. And God will lavish His Unfailing Love on us.
g) Exodus 23:22; Joshua 22:5; 2 Kings 18:6. Be careful to do it.
h) Numbers 15:40; Deuteronomy 8:1. Remember to do it.
i) Deuteronomy 4:40; 6:2. And enjoy a long life together with our family in the Inheritance that God gives to us.
j) Deuteronomy 10:13. Always.
k) Deuteronomy 11:13; John 14:21. And love Him.
l) Deuteronomy 28:1. And the Lord will set us high above the ways of the Nations.
m) 1 Samuel 15:22. It is better than sacrifice.
n) 1 Kings 15:5. Throughout our life.
o) Psalm 111:10. And grow in Wisdom.
p) Psalm 112:1; 119:2. And be joyful.
q) Psalm 119:69. With all of our heart.
r) Matthew 5:19. And be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
s) Philippians 2:12. With deep reverence and fear.
(This QT makes it very clear to me: Obey God)
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‘A Good And Searching Question.’
John 5:44.
a) How can you believe?
b) You gladly honour each other.
c) You accept praise from one another.
d) You do not care about the honour that comes from the One Who alone is God.
(In this Second one I find A Good And Searching Question)
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Chris.
Abram really started something great when he simply obeyed God by Faith. I am sure that at that initial obedience time of his that he had no idea that he was going to become the “father” of Faith. When we obey God we have no idea what effect that is going to have on our future or the future of other people.

A Very Special Promise Of God!

‘A Very Special Promise Of God.’
Isaiah 66:2.
a) God Himself Created the whole Universe.
b) The Universe belongs to the Lord.
c) God will Bless those people who:-
1- Have humble hearts.
2- Have contrite hearts.
3- Tremble at His Word.
(In this QT I find A Very Special Promise Of God)
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‘We Should Believe The Word Of God.’
Luke 24:25-27.
a) Luke 24:25. Jesus told the Disciples they were foolish at that time.
b) Luke 24:25. The Disciples found it hard to Believe all that the Prophets had written in the Scriptures.
c) Luke 24:26. It was clearly predicted by the Prophets that the Messiah would have to suffer all that He suffered before entering His Glory.
d) Luke 24:27. Jesus explained to them what was said about himself in all the Scriptures, beginning with the books of Moses and the writings of all the prophets.
(Through this Second one I am reminded that I Should Believe The Word Of God)
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Chris.
There are times when all True Believers need to have a contrite heart. A contrite heart is a heart that has deep sorrow for, and repentance of, sin. God will Bless people who have a contrite heart. We should never harden our hearts in front of God, nor should we deceive ourselves.

Our Responsibility For Ourselves!

‘Our Responsibility For Ourselves.’
a) Galatians 6:5. We are responsible for our own conduct.
b) Romans 14:10; 2 Corinthians 5:10. We shall all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ.
c) 1 Corinthians 15:10. To respond to God’s Grace.
(This QT clearly reminds me of My Responsibility For Myself)
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‘The Power Of God’s Fire.’
Isaiah 10:16-17.
a) The Lord Almighty can send a plague into the enemy’s camp.
b) In their bodies He will kindle a fire that burns and burns.
c) The Lord, the Light of Israel will become a fire.
d) The Holy One will be a flame.
e) The Holy One will devour the thorns and briers with fire.
f) The Holy One will burn up the enemy in a single night.
(This Second one shows me The Power Of God’s Fire)
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Chris.
The Book of Isaiah is an amazing and easily readable Prophecy of Scripture. The Gospel in all of its aspects is clearly presented by Isaiah. We need to love and to read the Word of God in its entirety, but we are, I am sure, allowed to have “favourite” books. Isaiah is one of my favourite books.

Laziness!

‘Laziness.’
a) Proverbs 19:15. Brings on deep sleep and hunger.
b) Proverbs 31:27. Is never a part of a good wife’s life.
c) Ecclesiastes 10:18. Leads to a sagging roof and a leaky house.
d) Ezekiel 16:49. Was one of the sins of Sodom.
(This QT challenges me not to give in to Laziness)
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‘Praying And Praising.’
1 Corinthians 14:15.
a) What is the good way in the Holy Spirit?
b) What should we do?
c) Pray in the Holy Spirit.
d) Pray also with our mind in words that we understand.
e) Sing Praise in the Spirit.
f) Sing Praise with words that we understand.
(Through this Second one I want to be Praying And Praising in the same way as Apostle Paul)
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Chris.
Praying and Praising is very much a part of the True Believer’s life. If we do not have opportunity to Pray and Praise we will very soon become spiritually dry. We should be able to Pray and Praise in Church, Pray and Praise together in small group or ministry team and Pray Praise in our own private devotional QT time.

God's House?

‘God’s House?’
Isaiah 66:1-2.
a) This is what the Lord says.
b) Heaven is His Throne.
c) Earth is His Footstool.
d) How could we ever build a house for Him.
e) Can we build Him a resting place?
f) God’s Hands made Heaven and Earth.
g) He made everything in Heaven and Earth.
h) God is not looking for a house. He is looking for a people who are:-
1- Humble.
2- Repentant.
3- Fearing Him.
4- Obedient to Him.
(This QT brings to me some questions about our use of the words: God’s House?)
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‘Praise And Worship The Lord.’
Psalm 29:1-2.
a) Praise the Lord all the Mighty Angels.
b) Praise the Lord for His Glory and Strength.
c) Praise the Lord for the Glory that belongs to Him.
d) Worship the Lord in the Splendour of His Holiness.
(This Second one motivates me to Praise And Worship The Lord)
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Chris.
Can we build God a resting place? True Believers Worship God in Spirit and in Truth. We need to be practical and not romantic about our Church buildings. The Church is not a “temple”, it is the place God has enabled us to build so that the Believers can better function as a community or family. We need to use the building in the most practical ways possible.

Pure And Stable Maturity!

‘Pure And Stable Maturity.’
Galatians 6:3-4
a) If we think that we are too important to help someone.
b) We are really not important at all.
c) We are only fooling ourselves.
d) We should each judge our own conduct.
e) We should not compare ourselves with what someone else has done.
f) We should have the satisfaction of a job well done.
(Through this QT I want to follow the way of Pure And Stable Maturity)
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‘True Restoration And Revival.’
Isaiah 57:15.
a) God is the High and Holy God.
b) God lives forever in Eternity.
c) God also lives with people who are humble and repentant.
d) God restores the crushed spirit of humble people.
e) God restores their confidence and hope.
f) God restores the courage of people with repentant hearts.
(This Second one shows me True Restoration And Revival)
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Chris.
We should not compare ourselves with what someone else has done. The Bible tells us that it is not wise to do that. Comparing ourselves with other people can lead to pride or jealousy. May we, as True Believers set a good example to other people loving and serving them without competing amongst ourselves.

Men Need Fathers – Both Natural And God!

‘Men Need Fathers – Both Natural And God.’
Proverbs 19:14.
a) A man can inherit a house from his parents.
b) A man can inherit wealth from his parents.
c) Only God can give a man a sensible wife.
(This QT reminds me that Men Need Fathers – Both Natural And God)
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‘Verbal Potency.’
a) Psalm 18:3. Calling on the Lord and Praising the Lord, He Saves us from our enemies.
b) 1 Corinthians 14:3. Prophesying and proclaiming God’s Message to bring:-
1- Help.
2- Encouragement.
3- Comfort.
4- Edification.
5- Exhortation.
6- Consolation.
c) Proverbs 25:11. Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances.
d) Proverbs 12:22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. He is pleased with those people who keep their word.
e) Psalm 14:1; 53:1. Fools say to themselves there is no God. These fools:-
1- Are corrupt.
2- Do terrible things.
3- Never do what is right.
4- Commit abominable injustice.
f) James 3:6. When our tongue is not in good condition:-
1- It is like a fire.
2- It is a world of wrong and iniquity.
3- It defiles our entire body.
4- Through it hell sets on fire the course of our life.
(This Second one teaches me positive and negative Verbal Potency)
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Chris.
God so made us that we have a need for both Him as our Father and for a natural father too. To grow up in a healthy way we need both. There are, however, many True Believers alive today who grew up in a dysfunctional family or environment. If we have had such an environment we need Restoration in the Love of our Father God Who tells us in Second Corinthians that He will be a Father to us.