Study Bible (life church)

 

Ask God What not why!

Bible is to transform us not to inform us 

Knowledge make us feel important but love strengthen the church 

Read and do what it say.

TRANSFORM US RENEW US EMPOWER US LOVE U CONVICT US 

Leader advance D2 13/11/23 ps isaac

 2 Timothy 2,4 STRONG

17 But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.

STRONG = not our ability, it’s God strengthen you.

DUNAMIS POWER FR Holy spirit 

Abraham = strong in faith

Ours= strong in Word

LEADERS ADVANCE 12/11/23( Annual Lesders Advance ) 

Pr Chew

Exodus 3:15

Exodus 3:15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’“This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.

Why God is a generational God

Ps 145:11-13

Psalm 145:11 They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might,

145:12 so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.

Significance of 30 in the bible 

1. Number of breakthrough into significance 

2. Number of spiritual maturity

3. Number of the fullness

FOR SIBKL

2024 will be a year of BREAKTHROUGH INTO greater maturity, fullness n significance for future generations to come.

2024 is not a milestone but a LANDMARK 

Pulpit preaching( about 30 sermons of life of David , Samuel)

1 n 2 Samuel

1 n 2 Chronicles - 

1 Chronicles 28 n 29

• sermon refer next page

Ps Chew s sharing on :

12/11/23( plenary 1)

LA

1 Chronicle 28:1-3

1 Chronicles 28:1 David summoned all the officials of Israel to assemble at Jerusalem: the officers over the tribes, the commanders of the divisions in the service of the king, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the warriors and all the brave fighting men.

28:2 King David rose to his feet and said: “Listen to me, my fellow Israelites, my people. I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, for the footstool of our God, and I made plans to build it.

28:3 But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my Name, because you are a warrior and have shed blood.’

STRONG CHURCH; STRONG GENERATIONS 

How to build? 

🩷1.Build with clean hands n a pure heart

( Psalm 24:3-6)

Psalm 24:3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?

24:4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.

24:5 They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior.

🩷2. Build together - the key is not so much “ unity” but “ ONE-NESS”

In the early church- all the believers were ONE In heart n mind ( Acts 4:32) Acts 4:32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.

🩷3. Build to last

🩷4.Build with whole hearted commitment .- your commitment must be stronger than your emotions.

Sermon sibkl SB fergus, 12/11/23, 5/11/23 pay attention to yourself, feed my lamb, tend my flock!

 12/11/23 Trial and terror. Acts CHP 21-26

Gist: Gospel preach when open door,(opportunist) rely on Holy spirit what to deliver. There’s be opposition, Holy spirit on trial not u, walk with the Him, Holy spirit. Take courage. Remember to walk with God, knows his heart, his faithfulness.

1) Stuff happens

2) Paul goes to trial 5x

3) Trial gets adjourned

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Teaching — Opposition 

Trouble — Overture 

Trial — Opportunity (Paul

Always look out for opportunity)

If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you ... 20Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. John 15

Speak the truth in love (soak in love)

Christian Don’t be “annoying but ANOINTING”

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How far would you go to be Christlike?

I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me.”

JOHN 16

 1“I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me.” THEY DONT KNOW GOD, HIS HEART. Vengeance belongs to God. QUES: Do u know the FATHER’S HEART ??

THE CHRISTIAN VERSION OF ‘KILLING IN THE NAME OF GOD’ 

(KILL=DIE TO SELF)

34“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.”

MARK 8

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 Opportunity for what? (GOSPEL! WE R GIVEN Holy spirit 

• Testify about Jesus Christ, crucified, resurrected, Israel’s messiah and Saviour of the world

• Be sent as far as possible (Rome)so that this gospel can reach farther

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11And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious about how you should defend yourself or what you should say, 12for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

LUKE 12

Sadducee older establishment, temple worship, x resurrection 

Pharisee younger, holiness 

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DEPEND ON SITUATION  FOF GOSPEL

Sensitivity to the nudging of the holy spirit 

Rely on the power of the Holy spirit 

26“But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.

Who is on trial here?

    WHO IS ON TRIAL, ITS ACTUALLY THE Holy spirit ON TRIAL

 Why is Paul so opportunistic?

DRIVEN BY PURPOSE

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Take courage 

In him, there’s peace!

World wants us to take side. 

Take side of self control faithfulness etc

Take difference side, to love ❤️ 

Discipleship preparation

 Charles Stanley

Life of Faith -

Step…learn to …

listen,  obey, depend on God 

Wait upon God 

Discipleship

 29/10/23 John 1 (1/2 CHP), understanding observation..his promise, his character and his command.

Sharing : one staff resign and need to cope on closing within 6days, pray n ask that all things recd in order and smoothly. Ask wisdom to handle them. God answered prayer. Hallelujah 🙌 

…follow by a short plan to share reading 

SOAP - UNDERSTANDING By Bro Wong-YMi FGAKL 15/10/23

I) READ THE BIBLE:

All scriptures point to the Lord Jesus Christ. - Look for the Lord Jesus 

1. look out for Principle to follow
2. Commands to obey - love
3. Promise to cling - faithfulness
4. Jesus reveal

armour of God.

put on the armor = putting on Jesus

PRAY FOR:

1. wisdom & revelation - to know Him
2. eXPECT bread not stone

II) MEDITATE THE WORD OF GOD 

Think ponder & consider

faith comes from hearing......of God (rhema)

Imagine: A bait of roses in the garden, Holy spirit highlights certain flowers. 

Deu 8:3 God humble us cause us to hunger and thfn feed us.

Good news (sowing)

RS/SSP…..DISCIPLING

JT 28/6/23

GW 1222 renewed 

GOJC 

Vd 14/10/23

Kxxy 9/23

Yuan landscaper 10/23

PFS

AA 

John’s👉🏼 14/10/23 bk 

VS6680 10/10/2023

 Mytukar and carsome 

New Living Translation
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us

God really does not want us to be bogged down with the cares of this world

SOAP daniel 4:37 Humility brought repentance and restoration

 Nebuchadnezzar then warns his kingdom that “everything [God] does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble” (Daniel 4:37).What are the four kingdoms in Daniel Chapter 7?

After spending 7 years of madness, dethroned & humiliated, went insane & becomes the animal, eating grass;  Neb finally rHUMBLE himself & repent, do justice & acknowledge God is the only God of the word. God raises him up not only to his throne but a higher level of power & greatest. Whdn God restores, he gave it better than before. This is a wonderful generous, loving kindness of God when we turn to him in humility and acknowledge who He is. God is so gracious and forgiving, after all Neb done even building a 90 foot statue to worship, after he repented, God lifted him up. This also reflected on Jesus humbleness become a lamb to be sacrified and God lift him up. those who humble themselves like Neb will be exalted like Jesus 

application: Always remember to come before God with humility, as God oppose the proud and gv grace to the humble. Not only to God but also one another. Look out to their interest and not our own interest only. Love others as ourself. These pleases God.

Father God, help me & remind me Holy spirit that i must become lesser and You must become more. Help me to walk in your way and your will to point others to Jesus. IN Jesus name, i pray amen.

Daniel's four world eras consist of the kingdoms of Babylon, Media, Persia, and Greece, with the later decay of the Diadochian (after alexander the great bc323)  kingdoms which flows into God's eschatological kingdom.

Who are the four beasts in the Bible?

In Revelation 4:6–8, four living beings (Greek: ζῷον, zōion) are seen in John's vision. These appear as a lion, an ox, a man, and an eagle, much as in Ezekiel but in a different order.

Bro koon tat 1/10/2023 SIB SB Church

THE CALL
First thing first, that .
1) petitions, 
2) prayers - WHY pray for all ppl? demo of God universal love for all mankind. equal in status in God's eyes.  gen 1:27 created in God's image. HIs purpose is accomplished with Human beings. everyone matter to God. 

ii) all equally fallen. 

romans 3:10 no one righteous, psalms 14:2-3 no one! 

iii) all ppl hv capacity for God. means all designs/created to know & receive God. "You hv made us for yourself and our heart is restless until it rest in YOu" wow!!

The heart of everyman has a hole that only can filled by God himself. acts 17:28 John 15:5 Vine & branches (doing nothing means things of eternal value). why? to save all, share Jesus of what he has done.

iv) The cluster - pray for all, government & authorities established by God. if rebel, will bring judgement upon themselves, romans 13:1-2 dont bad mouth but to pray. submit to rulers, authorities. titus 3:1. REMINDED: pray for govmt. this is good, pleases God our Saviour "who wants all ppl to be saved, to come into the knowledge of Jesus christ. THE CHRIST "For there is one God, 1 mediator between God & Man, Jesus, only way to salvation." 

"I am the way & the truth & the life, no one comes to the Father except thru Jesus.

Acts 4:12 "Salvation is thru Jesus & Jesus alone" Jesus gave himself a ransom"

Jesus fully man fully God, a high priest Heb 4:15

EVANGELISM FOR GOD! Alllllll called......! His last command, our first concern.

ACTS Prayer model

ADORATION - Acknowledging who He is, highest place, rightful place, He acts

CONFESSION - our sins, refreshing upon us. come into his presence.

THANKSGIVING - Whenever u gv tks, u invite the blessings comes upon u.

SUPPLICATION - 
3) intercession & 
4) tksgiving be made for all ppl (we are representing others).

28/9/23 gc whatsapp

 Dear Miss Ann, as at 27th September 2023 (Today)  RM44,830.00 Nett Earnings for Real Estate Earning. I need to express my gratitude towards my provider.

Dear Lord God, today I am here to pray with my Mom Ann to express our gratitude and thankfulness towards God our Lord, our provider. 🤲

Thank you, Lord our God, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions. 🙏

We are extremely grateful for all of Your blessings in our life, Lord. I pray that you remind me of just how blessed I am and that you never allow me to forget to show my gratitude in prayer and returned acts of kindness. 🛐

In Jesus Name we pray

Amen 🙏🤲🛐⛪🌅

SIB SB sermon 24/9/23 GRACE (Insulin) JUstin & Sarah

Titus 3:3–5 3 

At one timez we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindnessa and love of God our Saviorb appeared,c 5 he saved us,d not because of righteous things we had done,e but because of his mercy.f He saved us through the washingg of rebirth and renewalh by the Holy Spirit

we cannot live on ysday grace and tmrw grace

INSULIN is like grace for diabetes patient.

FRESH GRACE daily.

GRACE of God teach us what to pursue. 

Its a journey..never graduates

Overtime..understdg his power, holiness, greatness will increase.

view of God gospel and what he done on the cross.

A verdict is already in!

church gathered => church scattered (SENT OUT) => market place, home, wherever he put us. => lunch time (what drain u this week? then listen, maybe offer then to pray. mentioned them by name, to God's throne, pray, ,may not be flesh only.

Titus 3:11-14

New International Version

11 You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.

Final Remarks

12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there. 13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need. 14 Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.

titus 2:11 salvation to ALL people! amen!

“For the grace of God has appeared (epephan), bringing salvation to all” (2:11). Jesus' first appearance manifested God's grace, and his second coming will manifest God's glory, for “we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation (epiphaneian) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (2:13).

THIS SHLD HUMBLE US, TO ALLLLL PPL WHO DONT KNOW THIS GRACE, NOT EXCLUDING ANYONE/NOT IN THE MENU!  (Reflect if you have in  mind that u excl someone using ur understdg)

Prayer….how to pray

 Put it All Together and End with Worship

If done properly, the prayer strategy that Jesus gave the disciples should take us anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Every day, you can break down these sections and you’ll see your prayer life explode in depth and in miracles. 

Step 1- We connect with God as our Father 

Step 2- We worship God by celebrating His names 

Step 3- We pray God’s will and His agenda 

Step 4- We present our needs to the Lord 

Step 5- We get our hearts right before God and people 

Step 6- We engage in spiritual warfare. 

Look how Jesus closes it out, “Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” This is the moment when we put the focus back on God. We have faith in His ability to accomplish what was just prayed. With God anything is possible. Without God, nothing is possible. If you want the supernatural done in your life, you have to involve a supernatural God in your life. I try to take this moment at the end of my prayer time to worship God, even before I experience the miracle. This is true faith. Faith is trusting God that He is working even before you can see it. Faith is also trusting that God’s timing is perfect. I usually like to turn on a worship song during this last section and just celebrate the bigness of God. With Him in our corner, what could be impossible for us? 

This is your day to put everything together. Take some time, run through all 7 steps, and watch how your time with God begins to flourish. Prayer is like exercise. The more you do it, the more you will enjoy it. Don’t jump into an hour right away. Take 2-3 minutes on each step and watch that time grow. There’s so much more of God for you to experience, and the journey only continues to get more exciting. Let’s do it!

soap 7/9/23 Isaiah 1-12 Praise God for Who He are! Jesus, the Name above all name! Love you my LORD Jesus!

whole of isaiah chapter 12

“I will praise you, Lord.

Although you were angry with me,

your anger has turned away

and you have comforted me.

2Surely God is my salvation;

I will trust and not be afraid.

The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense12:2 Or song;

he has become my salvation.”

3With joy you will draw water

from the wells of salvation.

4In that day you will say:

“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name (PROCLAIM HIS NAME, JESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAME);

make known among the nations what he has done (SHARING TESTIMONY),

and proclaim that his name is exalted (PROCLAIM GOD'S NAME & LIFT HIS NAME).

5Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things;

let this be known to all the world.(SHARING TESTIMONIES)

6Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion,

for great is the Holy One of Israel among you (REJOICE AS THE LORD IS WITH US, EMMANUEL)”

Observation: we are made to worship God. That is how he made us. Knowing who he is, will make us worship him. just like this chapter, Isaiah worship the Lord. His name is above all name and may we PROCLAIM & lift his name up high & WITNESS Christ by sharing our testimonies with ppl ard us when theres opportunity to share.

Application: last sun as i was hvg dinner with my in sis laws. they were sharing abt the spirit (ghost season), the daughter saw and take out her idol @desapark city park. she too have seen in previously. I took the opportunity to share yes, they exist. I am also v scare of these as they are, BUT i have someone who lives in my heart that greater than them, therefore i have no fear, not that i dont fear but becoz i hv someone who greater inside me. I believe they know what i said, even though i didnt said the name of Jesus directly.  Bcoz Jesus is my precious pearl. Hallelujah!

Pray: O father, you are my great God and my rock & my salvation, and there's none like you. i pray that you will use me, a living sacrifies to lift up your name, your power and be a testimony whenever you open the door for me to speak or share. In Jesus name i pray, amen!

Joyce Meyer “don’t be anxious”

Jesus teaches us such an important lesson—to live one day at a time and not to spend any of them worrying about anything. 

 The truth is, when we spend today being anxious or worried about tomorrow, we waste today and accomplish nothing that will change tomorrow!

I want you to know that challenges happen to everyone—they are a part of life. Worrying about them doesn’t change a thing, except that it steals our peace and joy.

It’s never given me a solution to the problems I face. In fact, worrying is like rocking in a rocking chair all day: It keeps you busy but gets you nowhere!

Matthew 6:26 tells us that God provides for the birds and says that we are more valuable than they are, so why should we doubt that He will provide for us?

However, peace starts by trusting God to take care of you, knowing that He sees your every need and will always be there to help you.

Read matthew 6:25 onwards 

Be assured that God is in control, that He is good, and that He loves you more than you could ever understand.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.41.10.NIV

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/111/jhn.14.6.NIV

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/111/eph.2.9.NIV

The Names of God in the Bible: Verses and Meaning

The Names of God in the Bible: Verses and Meaning "...His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6b) How many names does God have? If you do a Google search, you’ll get answers from seven to over a hundred. That inconsistency can cause confusion until you understand what a name is. A name can be a proper legal name, how you address a person, a title they bear, a pet or nickname, or an attribute (something that describes them or a characteristic of theirs). In the Bible, we find two names God decrees of Himself, but many more names people have given Him. There are also names given to God through prophecy and scriptures where God refers to himself with a name. What are the names of God? Names of God in the Bible Throughout the Bible, people have given many names to or for God. Sometimes they were given in response to something God had done. Other times they were to describe who he is. Let's look at some of the most famous names of God. Most familiar use Jehovah, a variant of Yahweh, which is translated into English as LORD. These are: Jehovah Jireh: The LORD our provider (Genesis 22:14) "So Abraham called the name of that place, "The LORD will provide"; as it is said to this day, "On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided." Jehovah Rapha: The LORD our Healer (Exodus 15:26) "Saying, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, your healer." Jehovah Nissi: The LORD our Banner (Exodus 17:15) "And Moses built an altar and called the name of it, The LORD Is My Banner," Jehovah Shalom: The LORD our Peace (Judges 6:24) "Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD and called it, The LORD Is Peace. To this day it still stands at Ophrah, which belongs to the Abiezrites." Jehovah Raah: The LORD our Shepherd (Psalms 23:1) "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Jehovah Tsidkenu: The LORD our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6) "In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: 'The LORD is our righteousness.'" Jehovah Shammah: The LORD is Here (Ezekiel 48:35) "The circumference of the city shall be 18,000 cubits. And the name of the city from that time on shall be, The LORD Is There." Other Names of God in Scripture: Abba Father: For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15). Adonai: Adonai is a Hebrew word that translates as "Lord" of "Lord Master" from its derivation "sovereignty." In 1 Samuel 24:8, when David has the chance to take the life of the King of Israel, Saul, who is trying to kill him, and he chooses to spare Saul, he emerges from a cave he has been hiding and calls Saul, “My lord,” its root form in the Hebrew similar to Adonai. Alpha and Omega: In the last book of the Bible, Jesus reveals himself as "the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." Present at the world's beginning, Jesus will also be present at its end, when he and his work are finally and fully revealed. "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."Revelation 22:13 Ancient of Days: God is referenced as the "Ancient of Days" three times in the book of Daniel, chapter 7. The venerable appearance of old age was uppermost in the writer's mind. "What Daniel sees is not the eternal God Himself, but an aged man, in whose dignified and impressive form God reveals Himself El Roi: "The God who sees me" - used by Hagar in Genesis 16. Elohim: Elohim is the Hebrew word for God that appears in the very first sentence of the Bible. Genesis 1:1 says, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." It literally says, "In the beginning Elohim, Elohim created the heaven and the earth." The term "Elohim" means “supreme one” or “mighty one.” El Elyon: El Elyon, God Might High, or sometimes LORD Most High is used through Scripture to refer to the LORD, Creator of heaven and earth. Psalm 57:2 says, “I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” Jesus: On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived (Luke 2:21) Friend of Sinners: The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds (Matthew 11:19). Names of God Found in Prophecy In the prophecies regarding Jesus, he’s given many names. Wonderful Counselor. Mighty God. Everlasting Father. Prince of Peace: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). Ruler of Israel: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times” (Micah 5:2). Immanuel: Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and she will call Him Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14). Branch: Listen then, Joshua, you who are the High Priest; and listen, you fellow priests of his, you that are the sign of a good future: I will reveal my servant, who is called The Branch! (Zechariah 3:8, GNT). Lion of Judah: "Then one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals" (Revelation 5:5). Names God Has Called Himself El-Shaddai, God Almighty: When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai —‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life (Genesis 17:1, NLT). The Good Shepherd: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11). Physician: But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” (Matthew 9:12, ESV). Names God Has Given Himself - I am, Lord The earliest place in Scripture where God gives us his name is found in Exodus 3:13-15, in response to Moses asking who he should tell the Israelites who has sent him: Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers — the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob — has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation (Exodus 3:13-15).

Names of God

 

Jesus addresses God in worship, saying, “hallowed be your name”. When we worship who God is, we start to see that attribute show up in our lives.

The Names of God in the Old Testament

• Introduction
• El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)
• El Elyon (The Most High God)
• Adonai (Lord, Master)
• Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)
• Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner)
• Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
• Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals)
• Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There)
• Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)
• Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)
• El Olam (The Everlasting God)
• Elohim (God)
• Qanna (Jealous)
• Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)
• Jehovah Shalom (The Lord Is Peace)
• Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)

Alpha & omega 

The Bible informs us that Lord God Himself is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer. In Him, we can take refuge because He is our shield of protection, our horn of salvation, and our stronghold (Psalm 18:2). Over and again, Psalms compares God to a high and strong tower of protection and a shelter where His people can safely hide. But Proverbs 18:10 reveals a similar truth about God’s name: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe” (ESV).

ecesslsiates 1-12

 In light of the meaninglessness and futility of all human endeavour, he tells us that we should strive to enjoy the simple pleasures found in life: eating and drinking, and taking enjoyment in our work.All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun,wo phrases are repeated often in Ecclesiastes. The word translated as “vanity” in the KJV, and “meaningless” i

who wrote the book?

We are told in 1 Kings that Solomon was led astray from the LORD by the false gods of his wives (1 Kings 11:4). Thus, Ecclesiastes could be Solomon's final reflections on life and whatever conclusions he has made.

why?

 he wanted to teach people about the importance of wisdom. 

13/8/23 SErmon - Ps Fergus Acts - Overflow with Love, its brings God's glory!

 christian is all about overflowing from us the LOVE OF GOD to our neighbours. its brings God's glory!!!!!!!!!!!!!! amen!

not choose but overflow of love to others, known for Love, for God is Love. Its not selfish to pick & choose.

Hallelujah!

John Bevere

Your Destiny Requires a Wilderness Season 

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from testing to pure gold, transparent light, let other see Jesus in us, reflecting Christ.

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Stop Complaining (not trusting God), Have gratitude be tksful.

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Don’t you worry

DONT YOU WORRY! Bible said not to be anxious…about ANYTHING! Webster defines worry as (verb) to afflict with mental distress or agitation: make anxious; and (noun) mental distress or agitation resulting from concern usually for something impending or anticipated: 

ANXIETY. When we truly trust that God is in control, knowing His promises are true, we may have cares, thoughts, concerns, worries, and anxieties, but they should not control us Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT Pray about everything. 

Talk to God about EVERYTHING. Thank God for EVERYTHING He has done. There is not a problem that is bigger than God. There is not one issue that surprises Him or that He cannot handle. Father, when life is presenting us with reasons to worry, let Your Love remind us to place those anxieties in Your very capable Hands and leave them there. Thank You for being Faithful and Trustworthy in every circumstance. In the Mighty Name of Jesus, Amen! ...

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:2‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/jas.1.2.nasb1995 The Sneak Attack Worry creeps into your mind Like a thief in the night Worry always feels like a sneak attack to me. but don't you wish panic was not the first response? For me, it seems like any time something out of the ordinary comes up, my mind automatically jumps to analyzing every possible worst scenario. Then, those scenarios play over and over again in my mind on a loop until the situation seems hopeless. Does that ever happen to you? The more we feed anxiety, the bigger it grows. But, it really is useless. Like Jesus said, "Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?" Luke 12:25-26 NLT So, the best way to stop the sneak attack of anxiety and not let worry win is to surrender to God's Will. This doesn't mean you are not responsible for your actions, mistakes, or choices that lead to worrisome circumstances, it means you take a realistic look at what you actually have any control over. Once we admit that only God is fully in control, we can submit to His Plan. There's no need to stress about what God's already got worked out. God knows exactly what you are going through (keyword: through), exactly when He will get you through, exactly how He will guide you through, and exactly where you will grow while you go through (Romans 5:3-5). Heavenly Father, when worry, fear and anxiety try to attack us and steal our joy and peace, please remind us that You are in control. Please guide us with Your Truth and drown out the lies that worry whispers. Help us to surrender to Your Will in every situation, knowing that You have every answer we need. Thank You for getting us through. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen! “The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.29.11.nasb1995 “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:3-5‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/rom.5.3-5.nasb1995 The Savior's Abilities Don't you worry 'bout a thing God is faithful and He will take care of you… God is able to carry, carry you through As I mentioned before, worry is the result of not trusting God. God doesn't promise us happiness. Happiness depends on what happens. It's a reaction to favorable circumstances. God does promise joy (Psalm 30:5). Joy is different from happiness. Joy is a lifestyle. Joy exists regardless of circumstances. Joy is a choice. Joy is choosing to trust that God is faithful no matter what our lives look like. Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? Matthew 6:26, 28-30 NLT And, if we trust Him, there is no need for worry. Trust and worry cannot co-exist. * We trust God because He is faithful. (Psalm 118:29; 2 Thessalonians 3:3) * We trust God because His faithfulness is great. (Lamentations 3:23) * We trust God because He is forever faithful. (James 1:17; Hebrews 13:8) * We trust God because He is able to see us through any circumstance. (Psalm 23:4) Because God is trustworthy, there's no need to trust our worries. Lord, thank You that You are faithful even when we are not. We praise You because you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. help us remember Your Faithfulness. Help us remember how much You care for us. Help us to overcome our worries by trusting in You alone. In the Precious Name of Jesus, Amen! ““For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:8-9‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/isa.55.8-9.nasb1995 “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118:29‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.118.29.nasb1995 “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” ‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/2th.3.3.nasb1995 “They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” ‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:23‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/lam.3.23.nasb1995 “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/jas.1.17.nasb1995 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:8‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/heb.13.8.nasb1995 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:8‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/heb.13.8.nasb1995 The Simple Answer Cast all your cares on Him Kneel and pray, just give thanks, and keep believin' In fact, this command, not guideline or preference, appears in the Old and New Testaments (Psalm 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7). So, obviously, He really means it. And, God wants them all; the great and the small. God wants us to bring every care to Him; not just the ones we cannot handle ourselves. God is not too busy. We are not bothering Him. Yes, God loves our adoration and praise. Yes, He longs for our confession and repentance. But, God also listens to our every care, every desire, every need, and every obstacle. Why? Peter says, "for He cares for you." God’s love for us is so great, and, as if sending His Son to die for our sins was not enough, He wants a real, intimate relationship with us where we talk to Him about all the things. So, once we realize that we can bring all of our cares to God, the next step is simply to do it. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT God doesn't just say "don't be anxious"; He tells us what to do instead. Pray. Pray about everything. Prayer is a simple conversation with God. Tell Him what's on your mind; what's troubling your heart. But, it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. Also, think about how God has blessed you. Thank Him. There's nothing you can say to God that will shock or surprise Him. He already knows, but because of His Love and Grace, He wants to spend time with us. This prayer time is not about giving God your wish list (or worry lists) and then suggesting to Him how to fix everything. This is about seeking God's face, spending time in His presence, and submitting to His Will. God is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. He knows exactly what He's doing and when and how and why. Our job is to simply trust Him. When we reflect back on what He has done, we're sure to realize that He's always worked things out for our good. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the simple answer to anxiety. Thank You for listening to all of our cares. Thank You for desiring a real relationship with us, so that we don't have to be afraid to bring anything and everything to You. Lord, please help us lay it all down and leave it with You. In Jesus' Holy Name, Amen! “Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭55:22‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.55.22.nasb1995 “casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/1pe.5.7.nasb1995 The Solution To Anxiety Why does God expect us to be anxious for nothing? Because He gives us the solution to anxiety. The anxiety antidote is rejoicing. Finding joy in our journey takes away anxiety's power over us. Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NLT Sometimes, I wonder why God had Paul repeat that we need to rejoice. Then, I remember that we probably need the reiteration. When we fully acknowledge the joy found in Jesus, we realize that we don't have to crumble or shatter when facing difficult trials. It's not that we should deny our feelings, but we can process those feelings in light of the fact that God will work it out. When doubts filled my mind, Your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Psalms 94:19 NLT It's when we acknowledge that our circumstance isn't good, but God still is that we can be filled with hope and cheer rather than anxiety. In fact, the Bible says that when we pray about everything with thanksgiving, bringing our cares, concerns, worries, and anxieties to God, we will experience His Comfort; His Peace that transcends all comprehension. (Philippians 4:7). Rejoicing in Who God is and what He's done, praising Him, thanking Him, and talking openly to Him about whatever is causing our anxiety is the solution to anxiety. Don't you worry about a thing. God can and will hear and answer your prayers. Find joy in knowing that He is faithful and He is capable of handling any and everything that comes your way. He is not surprised by anything you have to say. God, please forgive us for relying on ourselves instead of rejoicing in You. Lord, please help us to not forfeit the peace that passes all understanding by holding on to anxiety. Remind us that anxiety has no use other than prompting us to pray to You and praise You for all You've done, are doing, and will do in our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen! “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/php.4.4.nasb1995 “When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭94:19‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.94.19.nasb1995 “But the LORD has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭94:22‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.94.22.nasb1995 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/php.4.7.nasb1995