No Longer Infants!

 'No Longer Infants.'

Ephesians 4:14.

a)  Then we shall no longer be infants,

b)  Carried by the waves

c)  And blown about by every shifting wind

d)  Of the teaching of deceitful people,

e)  Who lead others into error

f)  By the tricks they invent.

(This QT reminds me that we should be No Longer Infants)

PRAY: Not to be carried by the waves of error.

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'A Witness To The Light.'

John 1:8.

a)  John was not the Light.

b)  He came only

c)  As a witness to the Light.

(Through this  Second one I desire to be A Witness To The Light)

PRAY: To be A Witness To The Light.

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Chris.

John clearly taught in His Gospel about Jesus Christ! Truly He is the Light Of The World. John called himself a witness of the Light. Surely every Believer is called to be a witness of the Light. We should live as witnesses of the Light! May God rain down His Blessings upon us!

Philip's Encounter!

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 'Philip's Encounter.'

Acts 8:27-29.

a)  Acts 8:27. The important Ethiopian who was going to Jerusalem to Worship in his chariot.

b)  Acts 8:28. He was reading the Prophet Isaiah.

c)  Acts 8:29. The Holy Spirit told Philip to go and join the chariot.

(This QT teaches me about Philip's Encounter)

PRAY: For our Bible Reading and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.

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'Cleaving.'

a)  Genesis 2:24. A man shall cleave to his wife.

b)  Deuteronomy 4:4; 10:20; 11:22. Cleave to the Lord.

c)  Deuteronomy 13:17. No cursed thing.

d)  2 Kings 5:27. Leprosy.

e)  Job 19:20. Bones.

f)  Job 29:10; Psalm 22:15; 137:6. The tongues of nobles to the roof of their mouths.

g)  Psalm 44:25. A body to the ground.

h)  Psalm 119:31. I cleave to the Lord's testimonies.

i)  Psalm 141:7. Cleaving to a rock.

(This Second one reminds me about Cleaving)

PRAY: For healthy bones.

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Chris.

New life in Christ is part of the Inheritance of every True Believer. This life is powerful and changes those who have it. This is why the Gospel of Christ is something that every Church should prioritize. Give a Message from God's Word that is really Biblical.

A Burnt And Food Offering!

 'A Burnt And Food Offering.'

Leviticus 3:5.

a)  Then Aaron's sons are to burn it on the altar

b)  On top of the burnt offering

c)  That is lying on the burning wood;

d)  It is a food offering,

e)  An aroma pleasing to the Lord.

(This QT reveals A Burnt And Food Offering, pleasing to the Lord)

PRAY: For our Offerings to the Lord to be pleasing to Him.

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'It Is Possible.'

Exodus 4:11.

a)  So the Lord said to him:

b)  "Who has made man's mouth?

c)  "Or Who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing or the blind?

d)  "Have not I, the Lord?

(This Second one reminds me that It Is Possible)

PRAY: For Faith to Believe the Words of God.

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Chris.

God makes all people! There is not one person who is not made by God! This fact should help us to have a stronger Faith in God. We need to continually believe in God and His Promises! It is God Who makes all things possible to the Believer. Believe in God!

A Goal For Every Believer!

 'A Goal For Every Believer.'

Ephesians 4:13.

a)  This will continue

b)  Until we all come

c)  To such unity in our Faith

d)  And knowledge of God's Son

e)  That we will be mature in the Lord,

f)  Measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.

(This QT reveals A Goal For Every Believer)

PRAY: To be mature in the Lord. 

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'Urged To Believe.'

John 1:7.

a)  He came as a Witness

b)  To testify about the Light,

c)  So that all may believe through him.

(Through this Second One I am Urged To Believe)

PRAY: To be a True Believer.

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Chris.

To be mature in the Lord needs to be the aim of every True Believer. This maturity takes place as we follow meaningful "spiritual disciplines". Reading our Bibles well is important. We need to develop personal prayer. Having fellowship with other True Believers is so helpful, as is developing an evangelical habit.

Angelic Instruction!

'Angelic Instruction.'

Acts 8:26.

a)  Now an Angel of the Lord said to Philip:

b)  "Go South to the road - the desert road.

c)  "That goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza."

(This QT reveals Angelic Instruction)

PRAY: To be obedient to God in every way.

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'Sent From God.'

John 1:6.

a)  There was a man

b)  Sent from God,

c)  Whose name was John.

(Through this Second one I see the importance of being Sent From God)

PRAY: To acknowledge those people who are Sent From God.

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Chris.

As God's People we need to be open to Angelic Istruction. There are several clear and Biblical modes of instruction! We are to Pray to be teachable Disciples of Christ. Being founded in the Word of God is an important part of the Believer's Life.

Take Them Away!

 'Take Them Away!'

Leviticus 3:4.

a)  And the two kidneys,

b)  And the fat that is on them,

c)  Which is by the flanks,

d)  And the caul above the liver,

e)  With the kidneys,

f)  It shall he take away.

(This QT reminds me that sometimes there are Things To Take Away)

PRAY:  To take away the things that we need to.

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'Biblical Take Away.'

a)  Psalm 119:22. Take away from me scorn and contempt.

b)  Romans 11:27; 1 John 3:5.  I take away their sins.

c)  Proverbs 25:4. Take away the dross from the silver.

d)  Proverbs 25:5. Take away the wicked from the Presence of the King.

e)  Numbers 4:13. Take away the ashes from the Altar.

f)  Exodus 33:23. The Lord will take away His Hand.

g)  Hosea 2:9. The Lord will take back His grain and wine.

h)  Daniel 11:31. Evil people take away the Burnt Offering.

i)  Revelation 22:19. We must not take away from the Book of Revelation.

j)  Isaiah 25:8. The reproach of God's People He will take away from all the Earth.

k)  1 Chronicles 21:8. David asked God to take away his sin.

l)  John 11:39. Jesus told them to take away the stone.

m)  Deuteronomy 7:15. The Lord shall take away all sickness.

n)  Ezekiel 23:29. They will take away from you all the fruit of your labor. 

(Through this Second one I find Biblical Take Away)

PRAY: Asking God to Take Away our sin.

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Chris.

It is good to obey the Lord even though sometimes His instructions are amazing. When we obey Him, we can witness His Omnipotent Hand at work! The Promises of God then become a reality to us! It is never a great burden for God's People to obey Him. Eventually they will see the result and fruit of this obedience in their lives.

Saints Restored And Put In Order!

'Saints Restored And Put In Order.'

Ephesians 4:12.

a)  Saints equippied for the Work of Ministry.

b)  So that the Body of Christ will be:

1-Built up.

2-Expanded.

3-Strengthened.

(This QT reminds me of the importance of Saints Restored And Put In Order)

PRAY: That Saints will be Restored And Put In Order.

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'A Strong Word.'

2 Corinthians 13:10.

a)  I already gave you a warning.

b)  When I was with you the second time.

c)  I now repeat it while absent:

d)  On my return

e)  I will not spare those who sinned earlier

f)  Or any of the others.

(This Second one reveals A Strong Word)

PRAY: To heed Strong Words spoken to us.

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Chris.

Time does not restore people - Jesus Christ does. This restoration takes place primarily within the Church - the Body of Christ. One of the aims of a Biblical Ministry is to bring restoration into the Church. This means that there needs to be an emphasis on preaching and teaching about Jesus Christ. 

 

Ministry Of The Word!

'Ministry Of The Word!'

Acts 8:25.

a)  Testifying.

b)  Speaking the Word of the Lord.

c)  Travelling.

d)  Preaching the Word of the Lord.

(This QT reminds me of the importance of the Ministry Of The Word)

                                 PRAY: For the Ministry Of The Word in our locality.         

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'A Meaningful Testimony.'

John 4:39.

a)  Many Samaritans from that town

b)  Believed in Him

c)  Because of the woman's testimony:

d)  "He told me all that I ever did."

(This Second one reveals A Meaningful Testimony)

PRAY: To have A Meaningful Testimony.

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Chris.

The Ministry of the Word is something that our Churches should esteem as "very important". It is obvious from the New Testament Acts and Epistles that the Ministry of the Word was predominant in Early Church. That should not be changed! The Ministry of the Word is necessary, important and vital today!

 

Take Them Away!

'Food Offered To  The Lord!

Levticus 3:3.

a)  Comes from the Sacrifice of the Peace Ofering.

b)  Offer the fat covering the entrails,

c)  And all the fat that is on the entrails.

(This QT reminds me that Sacrificial Offerings to the Lord are important)

PRAY: To offer Offerings to the Lord that are acceptable to Him.

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'Burn Them On The Altar.'

Exodus 29:13.

a)  And you shall take all the fat that covers the entrails,

b)  And the long lobe of the liver,

c)  And the two kidneys with the fat on them,

d)  And burn them on the altar.

(This Second one teaches me to Burn Them On The Altar)

PRAY: To follow the Lord's Instructions.

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Chris.

We should Pray for and about our Offerings to the Lord. It is clear from the Old Testament that the Lord gave very clear instructions regarding these Offerings. We need to offer to the Offerings that are pleasing to Him. Let us consider our Offerings and our attitude to them!

Gifts Christ Gave To The Church!

 "Christ Gave Gifts To The Church!"

Ephesians 4:11.

a)  Now these are the Gifts Christ gave to the Church:

b)  The Apostles.

c)  The Prophets.

d)  The Evangelists,

e)  And the Pastors and Teachers.

(This QT reminds me that Christ Gave Gifts To The Church)

PRAY: For good understanding as we read carefully through Ephesians.

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'A Selfless Prayer.'

2 Corinthians 13:9.

a)  In fact,

b)  We rejoice when we are weak

c)  But you are strong,

d)  And our prayer 

e)  Is for your perfection.

(This Second one reveals A Selfless Prayer)

PRAY: Selfless prayers.

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Chris.

Selfless Prayers are very meaningful and selfless! Praying for other Believers to be strong are meaningful Prayers. The active Prayer Life of the True Believer is generous Prayer that really can bring changes. We need to pray selfless Prayers! From the early days of the Christianity until now Prayer is a very important part of the Christian Faith.

A Weak Response!

'A Weak Response.'

Acts 8:24.

a)  And Simon answered:

b)  "Pray for me to the Lord,

c)  "That nothing of what you have said

d)  "May come upon me."

(This QT reveals to me A Weak Response)

PRAY: For Faith to respond well to the Lord.

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'Pharaoh Had Had Enough.'

Exodus 9:28.

a)  "Plead with the Lord,

b)  For there has been enough of God's thunder and hail.

c)  I will let you go,

d)  And you shall stay no longer."

(This QT reminds me that Pharaoh Had Had Enough)

PRAY: To be ready to intercede for others.

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Chris.

God can do His Works in our difficult situations. Pharaoh, the enemy of God's People had had enough! He had seen the Powerful Hand of God at work on behalf of God's People. He was going to let the People of God go free from their captivity! The Scriptures tell us that if God is for us - who can be against us! Let every True Believer trust in God!

Getting Rid Of The Offal!

 'Getting Rid Of The Offal.'

Leviticus 3:10.

a)  The two kidneys,

b)  The fat on them near the flanks,

c)  And the covering of the liver,

d)  Which he will remove with the kidneys.

(This QT reminds me of the Old Testament principle: Getting Rid Of The Offal.)

PRAY: Renouncing and rejecting valueless things from our lives.

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'Precious Priests.'

Numbers 3:9-10.

a)  The Levites were given to Aaron and his sons.

b)  They were wholly given from among the Children of Israel.

c)  They were to guard their priesthood.

d)  If any outsider came near, they were to be put to death.

(This Second One reminds me about the Precious Priests)

PRAY for those people whom you esteem as Precious Priests.

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Chris.

An important Principle is taught here! If we are True Believers, we are to guard our priesthood. Our Prayer Life and our Lifestyle are very important factors in guarding our priesthood! Outsiders should never be appointed to serve the Church. 

Christ Descended Then Ascended!

'Christ Descended Then Ascended.'

Ephesians 4:10.

a)  He that descended

b)  Is the same also that ascended up

c)  Far above all heavens,

d)  That He might fill all things.

(This QT calls me to Worship the Ascended Christ)

PRAY: Remembering Ascended Christ.

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'Then Christ Will Sit On His Throne.'

Matthew 25:31.

a)  When the Son of Man will come in His Glory,

b)  And all the Holy Angels with Him,

c)  Then He shall sit on the Throne of His Glory.

(This QT reminds me that Then Christ Will Sit On His Throne)

PRAY: Anticipating the Eternal Reign of Christ.

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Chris.

Every True Believer has the Hope of seeing the Glorified Christ! This is a Bible based and secure Hope! Christ will surely come again with His Holy Angels. He will take His place eternally on His Throne!

Get Rid Of The Poison!

 

'Get Rid Of The Poison.'

Acts 8:23.

a)  For I see that you are

b)  Poisoned by bitterness

c)  And bound by iniquity.

(This QT reminds me to Get Rid Of The Poison)

PRAY:  To be free from bitterness and iniquity.

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'Each Part Does Its Own Special Work.'

Ephesians 4:16 .

a)  He makes the whole Body fit together perfectly.

b)  As each part does its own special work,

c)   It helps the other parts grow,

d)  So that the whole Body is: 

e)  Healthy,

f)  Growing

g)  And full of Love.

(Through this Second one I know that Each Part Does Its Own Special Work)

PRAY: To do our special work well.

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Chris.

May our local Churches always be healthy!

Get Rid Of The Fat!

'Get Rid Of The Fat.'

Leviticus 3:9.

a)  Then he must present a gift to the Lord from the Peace Offering sacrifice;

b)  He must remove all the fatty tail up to the end of the spine,

c)  The fat covering the entrails,

d)  And all the fat on the entrails,

(This QT reminds me that it is good to Get Rid Of The Fat)

PRAY: To present Good Gifts to the Lord.

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'A Good Covenant Meal.'

1 Samuel 9:22-24.

a)  1 Samuel 9:22. Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the room

b)  1 Samuel 9:22. And gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited.

c)  1 Samuel 9:22. There were about thirty people present.

d)  1 Samuel 9:23. Samuel said to the cook: 

e)  1 Samuel 9:23. "Give me the portion of meat that I gave to you - 

f)  1 Samuel 9:23. The one that I asked you to keep with you."

g)  1 Samuel 9:24. So the cook:

1-Picked up the leg.

2-Brought it.

3-Set it in front of Saul.

h)  1 Samuel 9:24. Samuel said: "What was kept is now set before you.

i)  1 Samuel 9:24. "Eat, for it has been kept for you for this meeting time,

j)  1 Samuel 9:24. "From the time I said: 'I have invited the people.' "

k)  1 Samuel 9:24. So Saul ate with Samuel that day.

(This Second one reveals A Good Covenant Meal)

PRAY: For cooks to cook well and be obedient to their leaders.

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Chris.

Cooks are important and necessary people. Whoever the cooks are cooking for, they should cook well at a high standard. Cooks need to be trained well and continue with learning cooking skills all of their active life. It is not easy to be a cook, this means that we should be praying for our cooks! Cooks need to cook in every kind of environment.

A Victorious Ascension!

  'A Victorious Ascension.'

Ephesians 4:8.

a)  That is why it says:                

b)  When He ascended on high

c)  He took captivity captive

d)  And gave gifts to His people.

(This QT reveals to me A Victorious Ascension)

PRAY: To receive the Gifts that Christ wants to give us.

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'Speak The Truth And Grow Up.'

Ephesians 4:15.

a)  Rather,

b)  Speaking the Truth in love,

c)  We are to grow up in every way into Him

d)  Who is the Head,

e)  Into Christ.

(Through this Second one I see the importance of the exhortation: Speak The Truth And Grow Up)

PRAY: To grow up in every way into Christ.

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Chris.

Speaking the truth in Love and Growing spiritually go hand-in-hand! It is necessary for every True Believer to Speak the truth in Love. This may sound very basic but the truth is that some Believers find it extremely difficult to be completely honest. This may be for a variety of reasons but, actually telling lies and half truths is a sin. We need to both live and speak the truth.

If Possible!

 'If Possible.'

Acts 8:22.

a)  Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours,

b)  And pray to the Lord that,

c)  If possible,

d)  The intent of your heart may be forgived you.

(This QT reminds me of the important words ... If Possible)

PRAY: Considering carefully the words - If Possible.

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'Keep Quiet And Listen.'

Acts 15:12. 

a)  The whole group kept quiet

b)  And listened to Barnabas and Paul

c)  While they explained all the miraculous signs and wonders

d)  God had done among the Gentiles through them.

(Through this Second one I understand that it is sometimes important to Keep Quiet And Listen)

PRAY: To Keep Quiet And Listen Well.

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Chris.

I am sure that presumptious prayer is offensive to God. Some of the "teachings" that I have heard about prayer make me cringe inside. We need to clearly follow the Teachings of the Lord Jesus and the Bible about prayer, these Teachings are laid out in God's Word for us! It is always good to be quiet before we pray so that we can prepare our hearts.

The Blood Must Be Shed!

'The Blood Must Be Shed.'

Leviticus 3:8. 

a)  Lay your hand on its head

b)  And have it killed there.

c)  A priest will then splatter its blood

d)  Against the four sides of the altar.

(This QT reminds me that The Blood Must Be Shed)

PRAY: To remember the Biblical significance of the shed blood.

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'In Order To Ask God's Blessing.'

Leviticus 4:10.

a)  As it was taken from the bull of the Sacrifice of the Peace Offering;

b)  And the priest shall burn them

c)  On the Altar of the Burnt Offering.

(This Second one teaches me what what needed to be done In Order To Ask God's Blessing)

PRAY: Carefully asking for God's Blessing.

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Chris.

We should always esteem the Blood of Christ Jesus that has been shed for us! It is always efficacious! There is no Salvation without the shed Blood of Christ Jesus. This is something that we need to simply Believe. This believing is an act of simple Faith! When we Believe - we can be saved!

Grace Has Been Given To Each One Of Us!

'Grace Has Been Given To Each One Of Us.'

Ephesians 4:7.

a)  Now Grace was given to each one of us

b)  According to 

c)  The measure of Christ's Gift. 

(Through this QT I understand that Grace Has Been Given To Each One Of Us)

PRAY: To understand more about Grace.

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'The Lord God Lives There.'

Psalm 68:18.

a)  You ascend on high;

b)  You have taken many captives.

c)  You receive tribute from men,

d)  Including even sinful rebels.

e)  Indeed the Lord God lives there.

(This Second one reminds me that The Lord God Lives There)

PRAY: For a real Faith in God. 

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Chris.

Through this Second one I understand that The Lord God Lives There! This is a most important understanding to that helps me to comprehend God's Eternal Promise and Presence. If we neglect the reading of God's Word we miss receiving the Promises of God. True Believers are a people of the Word of God!

Having Our Heart In Good Condition!

 'Having Our Heart In Good Condition.'

Acts 8:21.

a)  You have neither part nor lot in this matter,

b)  For your heart

c)  Is not right before God.

(This QT exhorts me to Have My Heart In Good Condition)

PRAY: To have our heart in good condition.

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'A Stedfast Heart Is Important.'

Psalm 78:37.

a)  Their heart was not stedfast towards Him;

b)  They were not faithful 

c)  To His Covenant.

(This Second One reminds me that A Stedfast Heart Is Important)

PRAY: To have A Stedfast Heart.

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Chris.

It is our own responsibility to keep our heart in good condition before God. Nobody else can do this for us! God has give to us many things to help us keep our hearts in good condition. It is our responsibility to take hold of these things and use them.