Prov 9:10
1. Write a definition of the fear of the Lord.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Prov 2:1-11
2. How do we come to know the fear of the Lord?
If we accept God's words, store up His commands within us, turn our ear to wisdom, apply our heart to understanding, call out for insight, cry aloud for understanding,look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Face to face with reality
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.
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.
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."
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