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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
January 9th Bible Study Notes
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Key Word of the Bible Study: Disarm
We all need encouragement. We all get it from God, the Holy Spirit and Jesus. We get it from each other too. Some Christians or born- again believers are encouragers but some are not. It depends on the person's spiritual level.
We all need encouragement. We all get it from God, the Holy Spirit and Jesus. We get it from each other too. Some Christians or born- again believers are encouragers but some are not. It depends on the person's spiritual level.
Christians or born-again believers who do not encourage or do not get encouragement are “at risk” because that can lead to disarming and discouragement. Read 2 Corinthians 13:5-6
“Disarm” is removing obstacles or barriers. It also means to make something weaker or to stop something. For example, in the army, there are people who disarm bombs to prevent it from going off. There are different tools used to disarm bombs as we have different tools in our “toolbox” for our spiritual life and our relationship with God.
Question to the Audience: Who disarms your spirit?
Audience Answered: Yourself
Satan works hard to disarm you with temptations and sins but you have to be armed at all times.
“Disarm” is removing obstacles or barriers. It also means to make something weaker or to stop something. For example, in the army, there are people who disarm bombs to prevent it from going off. There are different tools used to disarm bombs as we have different tools in our “toolbox” for our spiritual life and our relationship with God.
Question to the Audience: Who disarms your spirit?
Audience Answered: Yourself
Satan works hard to disarm you with temptations and sins but you have to be armed at all times.
The question: How can you disarm yourselves? The answer is in The Bible. It tells you how in verses Galatians 5:19-21. Those things mentioned in Galatians cause your spirit to become weak. It is as if Satan is using a screwdriver or a measuring tape to disarm your sprit.
Some people ask: Where is Jesus? Why is He not with me? But why do you ask those questions. He is already in you but you have chosen to look away and drift from Him. By doing this, you disarm yourself. Satan uses sin to draw you away from God. Satan does that to prevent you from having a relationship with God. When your spirit is frozen, you become disarmed.
Read: Galatians 5: 22-23
When you get on your knees, confess your sins and ask for forgiveness, God forgives your mistakes. He gives forgiveness freely and you will become armed again. Your spirit will develop fruits as you continue to grow in your relationship with God. The nine fruit of the spirit are mentioned in verses 22-23. They help you stay armed.
In your toolbox, you have many tools but you may struggle with those tools, trying to fix something in your life. It is a battle. But if the Holy Bible is in your toolbox, the Devil flees. You can’t just have or hold the bible! You must open it, read it, study and memorize it. You must follow His Word. Go to bible study; go to worship or whatever is available for you to study God’s Word.
Read: 1 John 1:8-10 And 1 Corinthians 9:24
Without God’s Word, you are lost. There is no direction or guidance without God.
People who are disarmed tends to be alone, with their own thoughts and emotions. The devil will use his tools to destroy your spirit. What do you do? Don't disarm yourself and be alone. If you know u are becoming disarmed, turn to God and tell Him that you need him. Ask him to send you the right helpers. Or Run to your brothers and sisters in Christ and get help. You have help in your church daily. You have helpers who are your brothers and sisters in Christ. Go to someone. Why do u think you can do it without God? Why do you think you can do it on your own? People can encourage each other but they cannot save you. You must turn to God and to His Word first then get help.
Ask God to send you help and he will take your life and lead you.
Read: Matthew 22:37-40
Mark 12: 28-32
Deut 6:4-7
You must love the Lord your God first in all 4 areas: heart, mind, soul n strength. Then, you must love others as you love yourself. If you are disarmed and do not love yourself but act happy or loving to others, your spiritual life will weaken. You must follow God first! You must follow His Word. You must use His tools. You cannot do it by yourself. You cannot save yourself or others. It is only God who can do it but he sends helpers to serve others for Him. When you are called to help others, use the Bible and what it teaches. Do not use your own experiences, feelings or knowledge. Practice God’s tools: love, patience, kindness and the other fruits of the spirit.
Some people ask: Where is Jesus? Why is He not with me? But why do you ask those questions. He is already in you but you have chosen to look away and drift from Him. By doing this, you disarm yourself. Satan uses sin to draw you away from God. Satan does that to prevent you from having a relationship with God. When your spirit is frozen, you become disarmed.
Read: Galatians 5: 22-23
When you get on your knees, confess your sins and ask for forgiveness, God forgives your mistakes. He gives forgiveness freely and you will become armed again. Your spirit will develop fruits as you continue to grow in your relationship with God. The nine fruit of the spirit are mentioned in verses 22-23. They help you stay armed.
In your toolbox, you have many tools but you may struggle with those tools, trying to fix something in your life. It is a battle. But if the Holy Bible is in your toolbox, the Devil flees. You can’t just have or hold the bible! You must open it, read it, study and memorize it. You must follow His Word. Go to bible study; go to worship or whatever is available for you to study God’s Word.
Read: 1 John 1:8-10 And 1 Corinthians 9:24
Without God’s Word, you are lost. There is no direction or guidance without God.
People who are disarmed tends to be alone, with their own thoughts and emotions. The devil will use his tools to destroy your spirit. What do you do? Don't disarm yourself and be alone. If you know u are becoming disarmed, turn to God and tell Him that you need him. Ask him to send you the right helpers. Or Run to your brothers and sisters in Christ and get help. You have help in your church daily. You have helpers who are your brothers and sisters in Christ. Go to someone. Why do u think you can do it without God? Why do you think you can do it on your own? People can encourage each other but they cannot save you. You must turn to God and to His Word first then get help.
Ask God to send you help and he will take your life and lead you.
Read: Matthew 22:37-40
Mark 12: 28-32
Deut 6:4-7
You must love the Lord your God first in all 4 areas: heart, mind, soul n strength. Then, you must love others as you love yourself. If you are disarmed and do not love yourself but act happy or loving to others, your spiritual life will weaken. You must follow God first! You must follow His Word. You must use His tools. You cannot do it by yourself. You cannot save yourself or others. It is only God who can do it but he sends helpers to serve others for Him. When you are called to help others, use the Bible and what it teaches. Do not use your own experiences, feelings or knowledge. Practice God’s tools: love, patience, kindness and the other fruits of the spirit.
When u procrastinate with your sins, you brig wrath on yourself. If you choose not to follow the two commandments, you will be immature in your spirit.. Stop. Become true and follow God’s Word. Help each other. Encourage each other. Stay armed.
Closing Verse: Hebrew 10:25
Coming to God’s House is important because you learn God’s Word and have fellowship with each other. It is in God’s House and in fellowship that you can give and get support here. Don't give up coming to God’s house. Don’t become disarmed.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Character Counts!
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being with me all the way. Let's give our hesitation and fear to the Lord. You will not fail us. You will be faithful to light our path and lead us in the way. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Character is what you do when nobody is watching.
Character is how you treat people who can do absolutely nothing for you.
Character is how you react when the pressure is on.
Character is deciding before that you are going to do the right thing.
In book of Psalm, chapter 25, verse 3-5.
3 No one who trusts in you will be ever disgraced, but disgrace come to those who try to deceive others.
4 Show me the right path, O Lord point out the road for me to follow.
5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
May the grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Tim Smith
Thank You for being with me all the way. Let's give our hesitation and fear to the Lord. You will not fail us. You will be faithful to light our path and lead us in the way. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Character is what you do when nobody is watching.
Character is how you treat people who can do absolutely nothing for you.
Character is how you react when the pressure is on.
Character is deciding before that you are going to do the right thing.
In book of Psalm, chapter 25, verse 3-5.
3 No one who trusts in you will be ever disgraced, but disgrace come to those who try to deceive others.
4 Show me the right path, O Lord point out the road for me to follow.
5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
May the grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Tim Smith
Friday, January 7, 2011
Bible Trivia Quiz Part one
5 Old Testament Factoids:
1. When he was disobeying God. Adam blamed_____?
2. Methuselah lived how many years_____?
3. Mohammed, founder of Islam was from the family line of Ishamel: true or false?
4. Joseph's father, Jacob loved him more than his other sons because Joseph_____?
5. Before Israelites left Egypt, God told them to ask for_____?
Key answer will be posted on blogspot.
1. A woman
2. 969
3. True
4. Was the son of his old age
5. Silver and gold
Encourage all of you to read in book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 10.
Good thoughts about Life! There is something here for every one of us:
The most incredible computer: The HUMAN BRAIN
The worst thing to be without: HOPE
The greatest asset: FAITH
The most satisfying work: SERVING OTHERS
Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Tim Smith
1. When he was disobeying God. Adam blamed_____?
2. Methuselah lived how many years_____?
3. Mohammed, founder of Islam was from the family line of Ishamel: true or false?
4. Joseph's father, Jacob loved him more than his other sons because Joseph_____?
5. Before Israelites left Egypt, God told them to ask for_____?
Key answer will be posted on blogspot.
1. A woman
2. 969
3. True
4. Was the son of his old age
5. Silver and gold
Encourage all of you to read in book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 10.
Good thoughts about Life! There is something here for every one of us:
The most incredible computer: The HUMAN BRAIN
The worst thing to be without: HOPE
The greatest asset: FAITH
The most satisfying work: SERVING OTHERS
Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Tim Smith
Bible Trivia Quiz Part two
5 Old Testament Factoids:
6. When a lion attacked Samson after visited the woman he wanted to marry, he_______?
7. Boaz was kind to Ruth because she_______?
8. When Samuel was born to Hannah. She took him to________?
9. Samuel knew that Saul was to be first king of Israel because________?
10. Who is Adonijah, he is ________?
Key answer will be posted on blogspot.
6. killed it with his bare hands
7. had taken good care of Naomi
8. Eli, the priest
9. God had told Samuel in his ear that Saul was the one
10. Solomon's older half-brother
Good thoughts about Life! There is something here for every one of us:
The greatest joy: GIVING
The greatest problem to overcome: FEAR
The greatest natural resource: OUR YOUTH
The greatest "shot in the arm": ENCOURAGEMENT
Let's behave like a Christian. Read in book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 9-21.
Much grace and love in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Tim Smith
6. When a lion attacked Samson after visited the woman he wanted to marry, he_______?
7. Boaz was kind to Ruth because she_______?
8. When Samuel was born to Hannah. She took him to________?
9. Samuel knew that Saul was to be first king of Israel because________?
10. Who is Adonijah, he is ________?
Key answer will be posted on blogspot.
6. killed it with his bare hands
7. had taken good care of Naomi
8. Eli, the priest
9. God had told Samuel in his ear that Saul was the one
10. Solomon's older half-brother
Good thoughts about Life! There is something here for every one of us:
The greatest joy: GIVING
The greatest problem to overcome: FEAR
The greatest natural resource: OUR YOUTH
The greatest "shot in the arm": ENCOURAGEMENT
Let's behave like a Christian. Read in book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 9-21.
Much grace and love in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Tim Smith
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Bible Trivia Quiz Part two
5 Questions about Body Parts:
Encourage you use the scriptures to find a word to fill in the blank from the Bible.
Have fun!
6. The magicians said to Pharaoh, "This is the______ of God!" (Exodus 8:19)
7. I put a jewel on the______. (Ezekiel 16:12)
8. His_______ shine like the sun. (Matthew 17:2)
9. A shepherd who tries to rescue a sheep from a lion's mouth will recover only_______ or ______. (Amos 3:12)
10. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting_______. (Deuteronomy 33:27)
Good thoughts about Life! There is something here for every one of us:
The most destructive habit: SIN(s)
The most crippling disease: PROCRASTINATE
The ugliest personality trait: SELFISHNESS
The deadliest weapon: The TONGUE
Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Tim Smith
Encourage you use the scriptures to find a word to fill in the blank from the Bible.
Have fun!
6. The magicians said to Pharaoh, "This is the______ of God!" (Exodus 8:19)
7. I put a jewel on the______. (Ezekiel 16:12)
8. His_______ shine like the sun. (Matthew 17:2)
9. A shepherd who tries to rescue a sheep from a lion's mouth will recover only_______ or ______. (Amos 3:12)
10. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting_______. (Deuteronomy 33:27)
Good thoughts about Life! There is something here for every one of us:
The most destructive habit: SIN(s)
The most crippling disease: PROCRASTINATE
The ugliest personality trait: SELFISHNESS
The deadliest weapon: The TONGUE
Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Tim Smith
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
January 2 Bible Study Notes
Announcements:
January 9th: Connection Group leader training (need to rsvp by Wed to tccdeaf's email)
January 16th: Potluck After 2nd Service (e-mail will be sent out for sign up)
Bible Study Slides Below:
January 9th: Connection Group leader training (need to rsvp by Wed to tccdeaf's email)
January 16th: Potluck After 2nd Service (e-mail will be sent out for sign up)
Bible Study Slides Below:
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