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Spiritual Training 01 September 2011

Posted: September 1, 2011 in Bible Study, Security, The book of John, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command (Jesus Heals a Lame Man by a Pool)

John 5:16-17 So because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews persecuted him. Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working.”

If God stopped every kind of work on the Sabbath, nature would fall into chaos, and sin would overrun the world. Genesis 2:2 says that God rested on the seventh day, but this can’t mean that he stopped doing good. Jesus wanted to teach that when the opportunity to do good presents itself, it should not be ignored, even on the Sabbath.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Spiritual Training 30 August 2011

Posted: August 31, 2011 in Bible Study, Healing, Human Suffering, Security, Spiritual Training, The book of John, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command

John 5:14 Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, “See you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.” They went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.

This man had been lame, or paralyzed, and suddenly he could walk. This was a great miracle. But the needed an even greater miracle-to have his sins forgiven. The man was delighted to be physically healed, but he had to turn from his sins and seek God’s forgiveness to be spiritually healed. God’s forgiveness is the greatest gift you will ever receive. Don’t neglect his gracious offer.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Spiritual Training 23 August 2011

Posted: August 23, 2011 in Bible Study, Spiritual Training, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command

John 4:16-20 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.”

When this woman discovered that Jesus knew all about her private life, she quickly changed the subject. Often people become uncomfortable when the conversation is too close to home, and they try to talk about something else. As we witness, we should gently guide the conversation back to Christ. His presence exposes sin and makes people squirm, but only Christ can forgive sins and give new life.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 23:4-5 Widsom for the Soul

Posted: August 23, 2011 in Bible Study, Spiritual Training, trust in theL ord with all your heart, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command

 Proverbs 23:4-5 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

We have all heard of people who have won millions of dollars and then lost it all. Even the average person can spend an inheritance or a paycheck with lighting speed and have little to show for it. Don’t spend your time chasing fleeting earthly treasures. Instead store up treasures in heaven, for such treasures will never be lost.

Spiritual Training 19 August 2011

Posted: August 19, 2011 in Beliefs, Bible Study, Spiritual Training, The book of John, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command

John 4:13-15 Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.
Many spiritual functions parallel physical functions. As our bodies hunger and thirst, so do our souls. But our souls need spiritual food and water. The woman confused the two kinds of water, perhaps because no one had ever talked with her about her spiritual hunger and thirst before. We would not think of depriving our bodies of food and water when they hunger of thirst. Why then should we deprive our souls? The living word, Jesus Christ, and the written Word, the Bible can satisfy our hungry and thirsty souls.

Spiritual Training 18 August 2011

Posted: August 18, 2011 in Bible Study, Personal Growth, Spiritual Training, trust in theL ord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command

John 4:7-9 – When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?”(His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?”(For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)

This woman (1) was a Samaritan, a member of the hated mixed race (2) was known to be living in sin, and (3) was in a public place. No respectable Jewish man would talk to a woman under such circumstances, But Jesus did. The gospel is for every person, no matter what his or her race, social position, or past sins. We must be prepared to share the gospel at any time and in any place. Jesus crossed all barriers to share the gospel, and we who follow him must do no less.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Spiritual Training 17 August 2011

Posted: August 17, 2011 in Bible Study, Spiritual Training, trust in theL ord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command

John 3:36 – Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.”

Jesus says that those who believe in him have (not will have) everlasting life. To receive eternal life is to join in God’s life, which by nature is eternal. Thus, eternal life begins at the moment of spiritual rebirth.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 17:01 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: August 17, 2011 in Bible Study, Spiritual Training, trust in theL ord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command Proverbs 17:01 – Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.

It is nice to get off at times and be by yourself. How many of us married folk don’t take time out for each other because of the distractions of this world, friends, work, kids, pets, in-laws and cell phone. Sometime we need to send the kids off, get rid of the pets, turn the cell phone off, cut the in-laws out for a while, and go take a ride somewhere just to get some quietness and rest. If it’s just going out on the patio, or going for a walk, tell your spouse to “Come on out here, and let’s sit down together and get acquainted with each other. Some of us been married for a long time, and it’s time we get re-acquainted. It’s a good thing for us to do. God wants us to have times like that. They are very important for our spiritual refreshment.

Spiritual Training 15 August 2011

Posted: August 15, 2011 in Bible Study, Spiritual Training, trust in theL ord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command

John 3:25 – 29 An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan-the one you testified about-well, he is baptizing and everyone is going to him.” To this John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I said I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

Some people look for points of disagreement so they can sow seeds of discord, discontent, and doubt. John the Baptist’s disciples ended this theological argument by focusing on his devotion to Christ. It is divisive to try to force others to believe our way. Instead, let’s witness about what Christ has done for us. How can anyone argue with us about that?

John the Baptist’s disciples were disturbed because people were following Jesus instead of John. It is easy to grow Jealous of the popularity of another person’s ministry. But we must remember that our true mission is to influence people to follow Christ, not us.

John the Baptist continued to baptize after Jesus came onto the scene because God had given him his work and he had to continue it until God called him to do something else. John main purpose was to point people to Christ. Even with Jesus beginning his own ministry, John could still turn people to Jesus.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Spiritual Training 12 August 2011

Posted: August 12, 2011 in Bible Study, Encourgement, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Spiritual Training, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Under Gods Command

John 3:19-21 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that I may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.

Many people don’t want their lives exposed to God’s light because they are afraid of what will be revealed. They don’t want to be changed., Don’t be surprised when these same people are threatened by your desire to obey God and do what is right, because they are afraid that the light in you may expose some of the darkness in their lives. Rather than giving in to discouragement, keep praying that they will come to see how much better it is to live in light that in darkness.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

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