Genesis 3:1-23
1. How did God respond to Adam's sin?
God did not immediately confront Adam with the eating of the forbidden fruit. Instead, God firstly called to the man, "Where are you?"
Adam answered, "I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid." And God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"
Adam said, "The woman you put here with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it." Then the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."
God got to the root of the problem in a confrontation manner, but in a progressive way.
Micah 3:8; John 16:7-8
2. Why was Micah filled with the Spirit?
Micah was filled with power, with the Spirit of the LORD, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin. For when the Spirit comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Three groans!
Matthew 23:37; Luke 19:41-46
1. Why did Jesus groan and weep?
Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem when the day of peace is hidden from their eyes but the days will come upon them when their enemies will build an embankment against them and dash them to the ground because they did not recognize the time of God's coming to you.
Jesus often longed to gather His children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but they were not willing.
Revelations 21:1-4
2. When will groaning cease?
During the new heaven and a new earth.
A loud voice from the throne says, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
1. Why did Jesus groan and weep?
Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem when the day of peace is hidden from their eyes but the days will come upon them when their enemies will build an embankment against them and dash them to the ground because they did not recognize the time of God's coming to you.
Jesus often longed to gather His children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but they were not willing.
Revelations 21:1-4
2. When will groaning cease?
During the new heaven and a new earth.
A loud voice from the throne says, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The groan of God
Romans 10:1; Galatians 4:8-20
1. Why did Paul groan?
Paul was concerned for the Galatians. Formerly, when the Galatians did not know God, they were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that they know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that they are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do they wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
Paul's heart desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved.
2 Peter 3:8-9
2. For what does God groan?
With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
God groans for our salvation.
1. Why did Paul groan?
Paul was concerned for the Galatians. Formerly, when the Galatians did not know God, they were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that they know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that they are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do they wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
Paul's heart desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved.
2 Peter 3:8-9
2. For what does God groan?
With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
God groans for our salvation.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
When disinclined to pray
Deuteronomy 8:6-18
1. Why may we be disinclined to pray?
When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud and you will forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.
Philippians 4:4-9
2. How can we follow Paul's example?
Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
1. Why may we be disinclined to pray?
When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud and you will forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.
Philippians 4:4-9
2. How can we follow Paul's example?
Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Pray! Pray! Pray!
Acts 4:23-31
1. What happened when the Early Church prayed?
They raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and everything in them."
"... Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Colossians 4:2-4
2. How should we pray?
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
1. What happened when the Early Church prayed?
They raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and everything in them."
"... Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Colossians 4:2-4
2. How should we pray?
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
No prayer- no power
1 Kings 18:41-46
1. How did Elijah show perseverance?
Elijah asked Ahab to look towards the sea for rain but for seven times, there was nothing.
Elijah persevered and during the seventh time the servant reported, "A cloud as small as a man's hand is rising from the sea." The sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain came on. The power of the LORD came upon Elijah.
2 Kings 13:14-19
2. What would result from Jehoash giving up too quickly?
When Elisha told king Jehoash, "Strike the ground.", Jehoash struck it three times and stopped. The man of God was angry with him and said, "You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times."
1. How did Elijah show perseverance?
Elijah asked Ahab to look towards the sea for rain but for seven times, there was nothing.
Elijah persevered and during the seventh time the servant reported, "A cloud as small as a man's hand is rising from the sea." The sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain came on. The power of the LORD came upon Elijah.
2 Kings 13:14-19
2. What would result from Jehoash giving up too quickly?
When Elisha told king Jehoash, "Strike the ground.", Jehoash struck it three times and stopped. The man of God was angry with him and said, "You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times."
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Confined in a cage!
Daniel 6:16-23
1. Why did Daniel escape his cage?
When Daniel was threw into the lions' den by the king, a stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel's situation might not be changed.
God shut the mouths of the lions which did not hurt Daniel because he was found innocent in God's sight. No wound was found on Daniel, because he had trusted in his God. Daniel was later released from the cage.
Acts 12:1-14
2. How was Peter released from prison?
Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.
The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. "Quick, get up!" he said, and the chains fell off Peter's wrists.
Then the angel said to him, "Put on your clothes and sandals." And Peter did so. "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me," the angel told him. Peter followed him out of the prison, but he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision. They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it.
1. Why did Daniel escape his cage?
When Daniel was threw into the lions' den by the king, a stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel's situation might not be changed.
God shut the mouths of the lions which did not hurt Daniel because he was found innocent in God's sight. No wound was found on Daniel, because he had trusted in his God. Daniel was later released from the cage.
Acts 12:1-14
2. How was Peter released from prison?
Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.
The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. "Quick, get up!" he said, and the chains fell off Peter's wrists.
Then the angel said to him, "Put on your clothes and sandals." And Peter did so. "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me," the angel told him. Peter followed him out of the prison, but he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision. They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Double vision
1 Samuel 16:1-13
1. Contrast how people saw David and how God saw him?
The Lord said "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
1 Samuel 17:41-51
2. Why could little David be confident against Goliath?
David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. For the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands."
So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.
1. Contrast how people saw David and how God saw him?
The Lord said "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
1 Samuel 17:41-51
2. Why could little David be confident against Goliath?
David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. For the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands."
So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Who is the real you?
Psalms 139:1-24
1. What did the psalmist explain?
The psalmist explained that the Lord has searched and known him, knowing his every actions and thoughts. The Lord is everywhere and He will guide the psalmist.
2. What did he desire?
The psalmist desire that God to see if there is any offensive way in him so that He can lead him in the way everlasting.
1. What did the psalmist explain?
The psalmist explained that the Lord has searched and known him, knowing his every actions and thoughts. The Lord is everywhere and He will guide the psalmist.
2. What did he desire?
The psalmist desire that God to see if there is any offensive way in him so that He can lead him in the way everlasting.
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