When Ungodly People Entered The Group!

'When Ungodly People Entered The Group.'
Jude 1:8.
a)  These ungodly people only trust in their dreams.
b)  They pollute their own bodies with sin.
c)  They reject God's authority.
d)  They speak against the Angels.
(Through this QT I know that I need to take a Biblical stance When Ungodly People Enter The Group)
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'Glory And Majesty.'
Psalm 8:1.
a)  The Lord's Name is the Majestic and most wonderful Name.
b)  In all the Earth.
c)  His Name brings Him Praise in Heaven above.
d)  The Lord has set His Glory in the Heavens.
(This Second one clearly reveals to me the Glory And Majesty of the Lord)
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Chris.
I know that it is very important for me to take a Biblical stance when I need to. This does not mean legalism or short-sightedness spiritually. It means that my life needs to be filled with the Grace of God. I need to always consider the 'other' when I make my decisions or say what I have to say. Legalism in Church often thinks that it is 'Biblical stance' but actually it is not, it is religious bondage.

An Awful Judgment!

'An Awful Judgment.'
Isaiah 53:8-9.
a)  The judgment on Jesus was totally unjust.
b)  By oppression He was taken away.
c)  By unjust judgment He was taken away.
d)  Nobody from His generation protested.
e)  He was cut off from the land of the living.
f)  He was punished for the transgressions of the people.
g)  He was assigned a grave amongst the wicked rich.
h)  He did no violence.
i)  There was no deceit in His Mouth.
(This QT teaches me about An Awful Judgment)
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'They Condemned Themselves.'
John 9:40-41.
a)  The Pharisees asked Jesus if they were blind.
b)  Jesus told them.
c)  That if they were blind they would not be guilty of sin.
d)  The Pharisees claimed that they could see.
e)  That means their sin and guilt remains.
(Through this Second one I understand that They Condemned Themselves)
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Chris.
By unjust judgment Christ was taken away to be crucified. This was the Prophesied death of Jesus Christ. It was horrific and yet it was abundant Grace for us. The innocent One died painfully for the guilty ones. If we have suffered unjust judgment in one way or another we can be comforted because of what Jesus suffered for us.

The Kingdom Of God!

'The Kingdom Of God.'
Romans 14:17-18.
a)  The Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking. (Some kind of a religious feast)
b)  The Kingdom of God is:-
1-Righteousness.
2-Peace.
3-Joy in the Holy Spirit.
c)  Anyone who serves Christ in this way.
d)  Is pleasing to God and to people also.
(This QT gives me a strong desire to be living and serving in The Kingdom Of God)
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'Life Changing Judgment.'
John 9:39.
a)  Jesus came into this World, not only to Save it but also to Judge it.
b)  Then the people who are blind will see.
c)  The people who can see will become blind.
(This Second one proves to me that the Life Changing Judgment is real)
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Chris.
It is a spiritually healthy desire for every True Believer to have certain strong desires about their Faith life. Here we read about living in the Kingdom of God. That is Righteousness; Peace; and Joy in the Holy Spirit. If we are living in such a way then we also can and should be serving in The Kingdom of God.

Bad And Wrong Dreams!

'Bad And Wrong Dreams.'
Jude 1:8.
a)  These people.
b)  As a result of their bad and wrong dreams.
c)  Manifest ungodliness.
d)  They:-
1-Pollute their own bodies.
2-Reject authority.
3-Insult angels.
(This QT reveals to me the result of Bad And Wrong Dreams)
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'Lord, I Believe.'
John 9:35-38.
a)  John 9:35. Jesus heard that the Jewish priests had ejected this blind man.
b)  John 9:35. Jesus looked for this blind man and found him.
c)  John 9:35. Jesus asked him if he believed in the Son of Man.
d)  John 9:36. The blind man asked Jesus:-
1-Who is the Son of Man.
2-Tell me.
3-That I may believe in Him.
e)  John 9:37. Jesus revealed Himself to the blind man.
f)  John 9:37. Jesus is the Son of Man.
g)  John 9:38. The blind man then said: "Lord, I Believe."
h)  John 9:38. The blind man then Worshipped the Lord.
(This Second one teaches me the first response to Jesus Christ: Lord, I Believe)
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Chris.
To reject authority is incorrect. If we are rejecting authority then we need to consider what to do about it. If the authority is obviously demonic or totally incorrect then we should leave. If it is only a matter of disagreement that is causing us to reject authority, then we need to do something about our attitude and change it. Resolve the reason and then victory can be had and restoration be made.

The Sacrificial Lamb Of God!

'The Sacrificial Lamb Of God.'
Isaiah 53:7.
a)  He was oppressed.
b)  He was afflicted.
c)  He did not say a word.
d)  He was led like a lamb to be killed.
e)  As a sheep before its shearers is silent.
f)  He did not open His mouth.
(This QT reveals to me The Sacrificial Lamb Of God - Jesus Christ)
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'Hypocritically Excluded.'
John 9:34.
a)  The hypocritical Jewish priests.
b)  Accused the healed blind man of being steeped in sin at birth.
c)  They told him to stop trying to teach and lecture them.
d)  They threw him out of their meeting.
(Through this Second one I understand what it means to be Hypocritically Excluded)
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Chris.
When a sheep is in the hands of a skilful shepherd or when the sheep is held by the attendant in the abattoir, the sheep will remain very still in grip of the one who is holding it. This is the same way in which Jesus Christ responded to those torturers who were going to crucify Him. We can only thank God for amazing Grace!

The Spirit God Has Given To Us!

'The Spirit God Has Given To Us.'
2 Timothy 1:7.
a)  The Spirit God has given to us.
b)  Does not make us timid.
c)  He gives to us:-
1-Power.
2-Love.
3-Self Discipline.
(This QT teaches me about The Spirit God Has Given To Me)
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'He Is From God.'
John 9:30-33.
a)  John 9:30. The healed blind man was challenging the Jewish priests and leaders.
b)  John 9:30. He told them something remarkable:-
1-This is an amazing thing.
2-You do not know where He is from.
3-Yet He opened my eyes.
c)  John 9:31. We know that God does not listen to sinners.
d)  John 9:31. God listens to the God-fearing person who does His Will.
e)  John 9:32. It has never been heard of the opening of the eyes of a man born blind.
f)  John 9:33. If this Man (Jesus), were not from God, He could do nothing.
(This Second one confirms to me about Jesus Christ that He Is From God)
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Chris.
We all need many characteristics that only God can give to us. I just want to mention one here. The Holy Spirit, that God gives to us also gives us Power from Heaven. We need this Power in order to live a life that is Glorifying to God. We need this Power so that we can serve in the way that the Lord wants us to serve. We also need this Power to help us to overcome temptations.

An Awful Example!

'An Awful Example.'
Jude 1:7.
a)  The examples were sexual immorality and perversion.
b)  The places were:-
1-Sodom.
2-Gomorrah.
3-The town around that region.
c)  They serve as an example.
d)  Of those people who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.
(This QT teaches me An Awful Example)
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'Unbelieving Thinking.'
John 9:29.
a)  The Jewish doubting opponents.
b)  Believed that God spoke to Moses.
c)  As for Christ.
d)  They did not even know where He came from.
(This Second one reveals the Unbelieving Thinking of the Jewish doubting opponents)
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Chris.
There are many examples for us to learn from in the Bible. Some of these examples are wonderful - revealing Christ and the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. Others are examples of committed obedience to the Lord. There are also some clear warning examples, all the examples, the Scriptures teach us are for us.

For All Of Us!

'For All Of Us.'
Isaiah 53:6.
a)  We all, like sheep, have gone astray.
b)  Each of us has turned to our own way.
c)  The Lord has laid on Jesus.
d)  The sins of us all.
(This QT reminds me the Jesus Christ died For All Of Us)
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'An Angry Opposition.'
John 9:26-28.
a)  John 9:26. The Jewish opponents asked the healed blind man what Jesus did for him. How did Jesus open his eyes?
b)  John 9:15 & 27. The healed blind man said that had told these Jewish opponents already. They did not listen to him.
c)  John 9:27. The healed blind man asked them why they wanted to hear the story again. He asked them mockingly if they wanted to become Jesus' Disciples.
d)  John 9:28. The Jewish opponents hurled insults at the healed blind man.
e)  John 9:28. They accused him of being a Disciple of Jesus.
f)  John 9:28. The Jewish opponents claimed to be disciples of Moses.
(This Second one reveals to me An Angry Opposition)
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Chris.
We all, like sheep, have gone astray. This is very comprehensive! There is no person who can say that they have never gone astray. The example that is given by God here is sheep. How easily sheep go astray! One leaves the flock and you can be sure that a few others will follow and become stray sheep together.

Don't Let Me Cause Other People To Stumble!

'Don't Let Me Cause Other People To Stumble.'
Luke 17:1.
a)  Here Jesus was talking only to His Disciples.
b)  Things that cause people to stumble.
c)  Are inevitable.
d)  But woe to anyone through whom they come.
(This QT is my sincere Prayer: Don't Let Me Cause Other People To Stumble)
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'One Thing I Do Know.'
John 9:25.
a)  The healed formerly blind man spoke out.
b)  Whether or not the Man Who healed me is a sinner I do not know.
c)  One thing I do know.
d)  I was blind but now I see.
(This Second one reveals to me assurance and certainty: One Thing I Do Know)
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Chris.
Don't let me cause other people to stumble. This should be the Prayer of every True Believer. There are so many fragile Churches today that have been made fragile because people have caused others to stumble. Jesus not only gave us a Message to give to others, He also gives a lifestyle that He wants us to live before others too!

Chains!

'Chains.'
a)  Jude 1:6. Chains bind rebellious angels.
b)  Revelation 20:2. Chains bind Satan.
c)  Judges 8:26. Chains were worn by camels.
d)  Judges 16:21. Chains bound Samson.
e)  1 Samuel 15:32. Chains bound Agag the King of the Amalekites.
f)  1 Kings 6:21. Chains protected the entrance to the Most Holy Place.
g)  Psalm 107:14. The Lord breaks our chains.
h)  Isaiah 28:22. We are to stop mocking or our chains will become heavier.
i)  Isaiah 51:14. Chains bend down the captive exile.
j)  Isaiah 52:2; 58:6. We can remove our chains of slavery.
k)  Jeremiah 20:2. Jeremiah was put in chains.
l)  Jeremiah 29:26. False prophets should be put in chains.
m)  Jeremiah 30:8. God will break and snap the chains that bind His People.
n)  Lamentations 3:7. Chains are heavy and way those bound by them down.
o)  Acts 16:26. An earthquake caused the chains to fall off all the prisoners.
p)  Acts 24:27; 25:14; Ephesians 6:20. Apostle Paul spent a long time as a prisoner in chains.
(This QT Teaches me more about the significance of Chains)
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'A Sinner.'
a)  John 9:24. Jesus was accused of being a sinner.
b)  1 Timothy 2:14. Eve was deceived and became the first sinner.
c)  James 5:20. A sinner can be turned from the error of their way.
d)  Luke 7:39. Jesus received the ministry of a sinner.
e)  Luke 18:13. A sinner may cry to God for Mercy.
f)  Luke 19:7. Jesus accepted the invitation of sinners to be their guests.
(This Second one makes me realise that there is always Hope for A Sinner)
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Chris.
When we are in chains, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, we do well not to compare ourselves with other people or to mock other people, doing so only makes our own chains become heavier and our hearts more bitter. When we are in chains the only sensible thing to do is to keep looking to the Lord Who is able to set us free from our chains.

The Pains Jesus Bore For Us!

'The Pains Jesus Bore For Us.'
Isaiah 53:4-5.
a)  He took up our pain.
b)  He bore our suffering.
c)  We thought that God was punishing Him for His own failures.
d)  He was stricken.
e)  He was afflicted.
f)  He was pierced for our transgressions.
g)  He was crushed for our iniquities.
h)  The punishment that brought us Peace was upon Him.
i)  By His wounds we are Healed.
(This QT makes me very grateful for The Pains Jesus Bore For Me)
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'Despised By His Own Wife.'
1 Chronicles 15:29.
a)  The Ark of the Covenant of the Lord.
b)  Was entering the City of David.
c)  Michal, the Daughter of Saul.
d)  Watched from a window.
e)  Michal saw King David dancing and celebrating ecstatically.
f)  Michal despised him in her heart.
(This Second one reveals to me that this is not only a modern problem: Despised By His Own Wife)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ bore our suffering on the Cross. There are so many kinds of suffering and so many types of pain that are caused by suffering. I don't think that anyone enjoys suffering at all. I have met several people who have had a lifetime of suffering. Outwardly we think of that as so miserable and yet many sufferers have a close and loving relationship with God.

God's Power To Heal And Rescue!

'God's Power To Heal And Rescue.'
Psalm 107:20.
a)  Psalm 147:15. The Lord sent out His Word.
b)  He healed them.
c)  He rescued them.
d)  From the door of death.
(This QT reveals to me God's Power To Heal And Rescue)
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'Another Fulfilment Of God's Word.'
1 Chronicles 12:23.
a)  God allowed a Registry of Recruits.
b)  These Recruits joined David at Hebron.
c)  They were ready and anxious.
d)  To turn Saul's Kingdom over to David.
e)  This is what the Lord said would happen.
(This Second one teaches me Another Fulfilment Of God's Word)
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Chris.
God has Power both to Heal and to Rescue. When we see God's Love and Power being manifested in these ways it surely causes us to Praise and Give Thanks to Him. God sometimes Heals and Rescues Sovereignly, there are other times when he uses human beings to do it. This is not restricted to True Believers only - it includes everybody who is involved in Healing or Rescuing. Healing and Rescuing are manifestations of God's Kingdom being manifest on Earth.

Be Reminded!

'Be Reminded.'
a)  Jude 1:5. Of the Ways of the Lord.
b)  Genesis 41:9. of our former shortcomings and failures.
c)  1 Samuel 19:4-5. Of the good things that other people have done.
(This QT calls me to Be Reminded)
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'Finding Good Is Joyful.'
Luke 15:9.
a)  The woman found her lost drachma.
b)  She called her friends and neighbours.
c)  She called them to Rejoice with her.
d)  The only reason for Rejoicing was that what was lost is found.
(This Second one teaches me that Finding Good Is Joyful)
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Chris.
We need to be reminded of the Ways of the Lord. Sometimes, when we live in an agnostic or atheistic environment we easily forget the Ways of the Lord. We have a belief in God, but it becomes more and more challenging to live out our Faith because we are so influenced by the environment. When we live in a religious environment, whatever religion it is, we are constantly being challenged as to our Faith and to our way of life.

Despised And Rejected!

'Despised And Rejected.'
Isaiah 53:2-3.
a)  Jesus Christ grew up as a tender shoot. This describes His human childhood personality.
b)  Jesus Christ grew up as the Root of Jesse.
c)  There was no beauty or majesty that made Him attractive.
d)  There was nothing in the Appearance of Jesus Christ that should make us desire Him. (Especially at the time when He hung on the Cross)
e)  He was:-
1-Despised.
2-Rejected by mankind.
3-A Man of suffering.
4-Familiar with pain.
f)  He was like one from whom people hide their faces.
g)  We held Him in low esteem.
(This QT reminds me that Jesus Christ was Despised And Rejected for me)
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'His Word Comes.'
Jonah 3:1.
a)  The Word of the Lord.
b)  Came.
c)  To Jonah.
d)  A second time.
(This Second one confirms to me that His Word Comes)
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Chris.
When we see the life span on Earth of Jesus on the Earth we can see His Life recorded from His Infanthood right up to His Ascension. This fact helps me to understand that Jesus understands fully the 'growing pains' of young people and also the persecution of young people who love Him. It also means that He understands when young people feel 'misunderstood.

He Will Complete It!

'He Will Complete It.'
Philippians 1:6.
a)  We need to have confidence about this.
b)  He Who began a good work in us.
c)  Will carry it on to completion.
d)  Until the Day of Jesus Christ.
(This QT gives to me the confidence that He Will Complete It)
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'Gracious And Pleasant Words.'
Proverbs 16:24.
a)  Gracious Words and Pleasant Words.
b)  Are as a honeycomb.
c)  They are sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
(This Second one teaches me the Power of Gracious And Pleasant Words)
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Chris.
In this I do have confidence. God will complete what He has started in me. I Trust God! Even though there have been many strange 'happenings' in my life, this does not take away my Faith and Trust in God. It is very evident to me that God is still completing what He has begun and I Trust Him to finish it.

They Crept In Secretly!

'They Crept In Secretly.'
Jude 1:4.
a)  Jude writes of the real situation in the Churches.
b)  Certain men crept in amongst the True Believers.
c)  These men:-
1-Are ungodly.
2-Have no reverence for God.
3-Have no fear.
d)  Their condemnation was written about long ago.
e)  They perverted the Grace of God into a license for immorality.
f)  They deny God, (Who has Dominion) and the Lord Jesus Christ.
(This QT reminds me that all Churches must be aware because They Crept In Secretly)
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'Go By Faith.'
Hebrews 11:8.
a)  By Faith.
b)  Abraham.
c)  When called.
d)  To go to a place that he would later receive as his inheritance.
e)  Obeyed.
f)  He went.
g)  Even though he did not know where he was going.
(This Second one encourages me to Go By Faith)
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Chris.
Certain men crept in among the True Believers. This is still today something that happens in the Churches. These men are ungodly, they may appear to be godly - but they are not - they are deceivers. They have no Reverence for God and no Fear of God, they were destined for condemnation from the beginning. Their main influence is leading people into immorality and denial of God.

We Need To Believe It!

'We Need To Believe It.'
Isaiah 53:1.
a)  There is a Message here.
b)  There is a Revelation here.
c)  The Message needs to be Believed.
d)  The Revelation needs to be understood.
(This QT tells me that I Need To Believe It)
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'Give Joyful Thanks To God.'
Colossians 1:12.
a)  Ephesians 5:20. We give Joyful Thanks To The Father.
b)  He has qualified us.
c)  Acts 20:32. To share in the Inheritance.
d)  Of God's Holy Kingdom.
e)  In the Kingdom of Light.
(By this Second one I Give Joyful Thanks To God)
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Chris.
There are many Truths in God's Word, all of them I need to Believe. If I do not Believe the Truths of God's Word it basically means that I do not Believe God. That is a serious situation. Some of us put God into a place where we think He should be, by doing this we are actually not Believing God but limiting Him. Let us choose to Believe the Truths of God's Word. Let us search the Scriptures to discover the Truth.

A Gentle God!

'A Gentle God.'
Hosea 11:3-4.
a)  God teaches His People to walk.
b)  God supports them by their arms.
c)  God's People did not realise.
d)  It was God Who was healing them.
e)  God guided them with human kindness.
f)  God guided them with ties of love.
g)  God treated His People like His Children.
h)  God lifted them as a little child to the cheek.
i)  God bent down to feed them.
(This QT reveals that my God is A Gentle God)
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'God's Kingdom Is A Holy Kingdom.'
Ephesians 5:5.
a)  We can all be sure of this fact.
b)  There is no inheritance in the Kingdom of God.
c)  For the people who are:-
1-Immoral.
2-Impure.
3-Greedy.
4-Idolaters.
(This Second one assures me that God's Kingdom Is A Holy Kingdom)
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Chris.
God supports His Children (His People) by their arms, this is just like a father and child loving relationship. Most children who are supported in such a way by their fathers at first may think that they do not need such support, then they quickly find out that they do. We True Believers are the same. We cannot walk the Believer's walk in our own strength. Something inevitably will go wrong. We need God's support as a life-long thing.

Contend For The Faith!

'Contend For The Faith.'
Jude 1:3.
a)  Apostle Jude called the True Believers 'Dear Friends'.
b)  Jude was very eager to write to his friends.
c)  It was about mutual Salvation.
d)  He felt it necessary to urge and exhort his friends.
e)  They were to contend for the Faith that had been entrusted to them.
f)  This Faith was entrusted to them once for all.
(This QT encourages me to Contend For The Faith)
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'God Works Out Everything.'
Ephesians 1:11.
a)  In Christ we have been chosen.
b)  We are predestined according to God's Plan.
c)  God works out everything.
d)  In conformity with the Purpose of His Will.
(Through this Second one I know that God Works Out Everything)
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Chris.
We, like Jude's friends, need to contend for the Faith that has been entrusted to us. This is not about manifestations of Faith in individual Prayer or Church environments. This is about living in the World system with desires and goals that contend for the Faith. It means living as lights in a dark place. It means living in Love in both hateful and lustful situations. Yes, we are to contend for the Faith.

The Sprinkling Of The Nations!

'The Sprinkling Of The Nations.'
Isaiah 52:15.
a)  The Crucified Christ will sprinkle many Nations with:-
1-His Blood.
2-His Holy Spirit.
3-The Washing of His Word.
b)  The Crucified Christ will cause kings to shut their mouths.
c)  What the kings had not been told, they will see.
d)  What the kings had not heard about, they will understand.
(Through this QT I understand more about The Sprinkling Of The Nations)
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'God's Lovely Thoughts'
Jeremiah 3:19.
a)  God wanted to treat His People like His Children.
b)  Deuteronomy 8:7. God wanted to give His People a pleasant and desirable land.
c)  Ezekiel 20:6. God wanted to give His People the most beautiful Inheritance of any Nation.
d)  God thought that His People would call Him 'Father'.
e)  God thought that His People would never turn away from Him.
(This Second one reveals more of God's Lovely Thoughts)
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Chris.
The Crucified Christ will cause kings to shut their mouths. There are times when we True Believers need to be reminded of our real situation. We should never be presumptuous. There are times that I have been amongst True Believers who have followed the wrong way as far a Divine Authority is concerned. These people pray strongly, using the Lord's Name against kings and rulers of Nations, praying that things will be changed. This is incorrect - we should rather be praying for the Crucified Christ to do what He wants to do in the Nations.