Monday, October 31, 2011

Monday 31 Oct 2011Lesson This will be the lesson(#44) for the 365 Bible Class on the 6th of November 2011
Be aware of the following verses that impact stewardship-praying and daily conversation: Psm 66:18,James 1:5,7;4:3,Ezk 14:3, Isa 59:1-1, Mark 11:25, Lk 6:38.

As you read look for STEWARDSHIP Principles. Are you"Connected"and"Committed to God?

What word do you use to describe The LORD, your Lord? Has your attitude CHANGED toward The LORD concerning stewardship because you read this week? Continue to pray for your card partner, your missionary family, the troops and the lost. Seek to share your testimony by using some of the scriptures you have read this week. Pray that The LORD would draw them. Pray about your stewardship (past-present-future).

Review our reading (31 Oct-6Nov) since last class: Proverbs 26:23-27:6; Psalm 103:1-106:12; Hebrews 2:1-7:28; Lamentations 4:1-5:22; Ezekiel 1:1-16:42.
If we are aware of Jeremiah's feelings and how he warned the Jews not to fear/trust Egypt nor Babylon, but to fear GOD, how do you appreciate his anguish concerning the utter ruin of Jerusalem?
Reading Lamentations should cause all of us to pray more correctly ((Sympathy and Empathy)) when overcome with grief AND to sense GOD's feelings for His children. How do we see GOD's character being portrayed ? What is the key verse/thought of Lamentations? How does this affect your concept of GOD. How to focus on Him and not the circumstances. How oft do you whisper the prayer "but for the Grace of God.."?

Consider how Ezekiel was able to visualize the fall and restoration of Jerusalem. How do you dream while sitting in rubble? How do you stay clean in a dirty place? How do you share your hope of eternal life and The Blessed Hope? WHY is II Timothy 3:16-17 important to you?

Remember that 14 of The Old Testament Books were written during 586-400 BC.

What great "truth" did you gain from Hebrews? Do you consider yourself as earnestly heeding to the things which you have heard? How do you describe Jesus to your lost acquaintances? How do we use Heb 4:12 to encourage others? God caused Paul to warn the Jews about apostasy and Judaism and to remind them that Jesus was/is Superior to Moses. How was stewardship demonstrated by Melchisedec?

When you read Psalm 103 how/why do you not stop and praise Him? What more must The LORD be or do for us to read, hear, heed, obey, trust, praise and expect His Word to come to life in us???? How appropriate is Psalm 106:12 to describe you and me?
Proverbs 26 describes a slothful man. What did you learn about them, him and yourself? The fool is described in Proverbs 27, YET verse 5 is appropriate and akin to Psalm 119:1656.

Home work: keep on reading and praying. Plan on doing some nice, even undeserved, act towards a stranger (be wary and wise) before Thanksgiving. Let us plan to bring a "gift" to class for a family, to be designated, for the Christmas Season and present those gifts in the home as we sing songs of cheer.
** Let me know if you have or will have read your 365 Bible through this year, for certificate purpose **

Friday, October 28, 2011

Friday 28 Oct 2011 and Sunday is coming!! Are you ready for The Rapture? This morning, 46*,clear, birds singing, clouds in the sky, men dying, summer is gone and America is not yet saved. What do you want most of all? Read to know Him.

Jeremiah was broken hearted for his people and God is broken hearted for His people and Jeremiah. Who are we broken hearted for and what are we "not" willing to give up for their salvation? One day we will give an account,it could be today,Maranatha.

Hope to see you in class Sunday, if not, then in Heaven. luvpj

Monday, October 24, 2011

This will be the Lesson,#43 for the 365 Bible Class 30 October 2011.

As you look for STEWARDSHIP Principles, are you "Connected"?Committed? What word do you use to describe The LORD, your Lord? Has your attitude CHANGED toward The LORD concerning stewardship because you read this week? Continue to pray for your card partner, your missionary family, the troops and the lost. Seek to share your testimony by using some of the scriptures you have read this week. Pray that The LORD would draw them. Pray about your stewardship (past-present-future).

This was the Thirty Eight Lesson for our KJV 365 CLASS-TO KNOW HIM, 1 November 2009.

Review for our reading since last class: Jeremiah> completed (counseled The Jews to not trust Egypt nor Babylon, but to trust GOD) Lamentations >completed (anguish over the utter ruin of Jerusalem)
1st Timothy and Titus> completed (personal letters to Paul's sons in the faith charging them to preach truth, commit to faithful men doctrine and stress godliness while waiting for The Blessed Hope.)
2nd Timothy> completed(last letter written. Emphasis to keep the faith in the church.) Philemon>completed (intercession for Onesimus the slave of Philemon who got saved)
We have read through Psalm104:24(2nd time) and Proverbs 26:26
We have started Ezekiel 1:1-3:15 (fall and restoration of Israel vision while in Babylon)** not yet 2011
Hebrews 1:1-3:19 (shows the superiority of Christ over Moses to the Jewish Christians, warns them against apostasy/Judaism, gives encouragement)
Time line for our reading the Old Testament is o/a 586 BC. The children of GOD are taken into captivity to Babylon(Jeremiah 52:28-30;28 Oct). Then we have the record of their conduct written in Lamentations ( 650-587), 1&II Kings(562-536), Ezekiel(620-570), Daniel(620-540), Ezra(457-420), Nehemiah(423-404), Ester(464-424), 1&II Chronicles(500-420), Haggai(520), Zechariah(520) and Malachi(470)= (586-400BC). Jews went into captivity 1st time o/a 605; 2nd 597, 3rd 587 and returned from captivity o/a 538 and rebuilt the Temple 536-516 BC. The 70 years refer to captivity in Babylon and not the destruction of the temple. Fourteen (14) of the 39 Old Testament Books are written during 586-400BC. From 400BC to the birth of Jesus Christ there are no canonized/accepted writings. Note: Romans 15:4; 1Cor 10:11; 1Pet1:10-12 and Heb 11:39-40
Reading Lamentations 1:1-2:19 and Philemon (Oct 29) Discuss how to pray when overcome with grief to sense GOD's feelings for His children. Consider Paul's appeal for forgiveness. How do we see GOD's character being portrayed ? What is the key verse/thought of Lamentations? How does this affect your concept of GOD. How to focus on Him and not the circumstances.
Home work: keep on reading and praying. Plan on doing some nice, even undeserved, act towards a stranger (be wary and wise) before Thanksgiving. Let us plan to bring a "gift" to class for a family, to be designated, for the Christmas Season and present those gifts in the home as we sing songs of cheer.
** Let me know if you have or will have read your 365 Bible through this year, for certificate purpose **
Monday 14 Oct 11- Hope you were stunned to see the beauty of God's handiwork in the fog early this morning, it seemed as though the grass was covered with diamonds. We couldn't see the Sun, but we knew it(HE)was there, everywhere and The LORD was showing Himself strong and as if shouting, I AM HERE, everywhere, all the time, seek me early and diligently with all your heart. Read to know Him. luvpj

Friday, October 21, 2011

Friday 21 Oct 11 What a great day! What do you think when you see or hear TGIF?
Yea, it is Friday and Sunday is Coming. Thanks to God, I'm free! Hope you are reading every day your 365 Bible. Be at ease and read to know The LORD. He loves us if we read or not, besides we don't have to do something/anything to make Him love us.

We are 3/4Th the way through this year and have read 21 of 39 Old Testament Books and 15 of 27 New Testament Books being exposed to nearly all of the Names of God, all of the doctrines essential to salvation and joy unspeakable. Will you now say that you are better off now because of these Truths?

If you have "been changed", who have you told about this Good News????Thanks be to GOD it is forever! Selah. Share your blessing of being Forgiven! If I don't see you today..Do you have your know that your name is written in The Book of Life? I really would like for us to go to UP together when He comes in the clouds and calls. luvpj

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Sunday 16 Oct, This will be lesson for the 365 Bible Class 23 October 2011.

** A new class activity, Identify a promise verse each day of your reading.#### Look for STEWARDSHIP Principles >> How are you "Connected" ?? Committed??? Please plan to participate and share a "promise" verse that you read this week. What word do you use to describe The LORD?
Has your attitude CHANGED toward The LORD concerning stewardship because you read this week?

Continue to pray for your card partner, your missionary family, the troops and the lost. Seek to share your testimony by using some of the scriptures you have read this week. Pray that The LORD would draw them using your account of how you were saved. Pray about your stewardship (past-present-future).
During the week of 17-23 October we have read the following books, chapters and verses:

Proverbs 25:18 - 26:4 Do you enjoy having a tooth broken or your foot out of joint? How do you choose your friends? Does 25:28 impact your stewardship? Are you "still" connected??
Psalm 87:1 - 93:5 As you considered the Majesty of God did this cause you to be thankful? Did you sense any sympathy for the psalmist? Did you change your attitude about accountability for your stewardship because you read? Why should we be thankful for King Hezekiah?

2nd Timothy 1:1 - 2:21 Where was Paul as her penned this letter? What was the message of this letter? What parental influence did you note in chap 1? How can a parent apply 1:6-9 in his family? What was the warning given for Timothy? How would you write your last letter? Are you connected to others?

1st Timothy 2:1 - 6:21 Because you read, does this impact your prayer's purpose? Do you believe that your prayers are in agreement with those of The Lord Jesus Christ? How has this letter affected your life in the church? Is stewardship important? Where does your responsibility begin and end with your giving of money(tithe-offering-alms)???? How does chap 3 impact the church? What warning did you lean in Chap 4? Does God suggest that we discriminate against people? How ought employees act? What stewardship principle did you get in chap 6? Are you connected to the (VBC) church? - How?

Jeremiah 30:1 - 44:23 What is significant about 30:22? How is hope and promises given to The Jews in chap 31? Who is the "he" at 31:10? Compare Hebrews 9:27 to Jer31:30.What snap shot did you see in 32:27? What does God offer in chap33? What back lash happened to Jerusalem (chap 34) because they did not obey? HOW DOES OBEDIENCE RELATE TO STEWARDSHIP?? How does chap 35 describe disobedience? What did Jeremiah suffer akin to Paul? When does the court of the prison(the will of God) become the safest place to be ?How does chap39 impact your concept of God? Do//can the heathen know the will of God for God's children? How are stewardship and prayers linked in Chap42? How many times is too many to disobey known commandments? How do you explain chap 42:22? What best demonstrates the Fear of God? What is considered success when you are running from GOD?

Hopefully, the reading this week caused you to sense, feel, know and believe that you are in fact saved, safe and in the hand of God, The Lord Jesus Christ, and that you are accepted in the beloved, secure and significant to GOD. Is this your TESTIMONY? IF NOT, LETS TALK. The LORD really wants you to know that you know Him as Lord of your life.
Are you better off today because you have read The Word of God? If not, why not.

Friday, October 14, 2011

14 Oct 11 Thank The LORD it is Friday and Sunday is coming! Hopefully you have been reading to know God and you are dismayed at the acts of the people of Jerusalem but encouraged at the mercy of The LORD.

Our stewardship time at VBC is coming 12 Nov and we have the theme of being connected.Connected to God by salvation, connected to The Lord Jesus by salvation, connected to The Truth and The Spirit of Jesus Christ by the Word of GOD, connected to His church by membership and connected to His Words by stewardship in giving.

There is a simple test question; does Holy Living follow conversion? Is James 4:17 true today? Does your testimony start at 2nd Corn 5:17>? Is there any thing that is an obstacle to your prayers? Do you have Proverbs 30:7-9 in your check book?

Are you connected? Can you prove it? Are you dis-connected and you know this for sure? Do you know how to get re-connected? Please, if doubt, let us show you scriptures that will cause you to get truth in your mind and in your heart.
JOY is being Connected!!luvpj
14 Oct 11 This Lesson#41 will be used in the 365 Bible Class 16 October 2011.

** A new class activity, Identify a promise verse each day of your reading.
#### Look for STEWARDSHIP Principles >> How are you "Connected" ?? Committed???
Please plan to participate and share a "promise" verse that you read this week.
Has your attitude CHANGED toward The LORD concerning stewardship because you read this week?
Continue to pray for your The Catuto family, "your card partner", your missionary family, the troops and the lost. Seek to share your testimony by using some of the scriptures you have read this week. Pray that The LORD would draw them using your account of how you were saved.

During the week of 10-16 October we have read the following books, chapters and verses:
Jeremiah 14:11-29:32 How did Judah get "disconnected" from The LORD? Why did Judah choose to get away from their God? How does 14:11 impact your concept of The LORD God? What is the will of God for His people, then and today? Is there a difference between acknowledging sin and that of repentance because of sin being revealed? How is God portrayed at 16:1-5? Does 17:5 impact your stewardship concept? How is the future of Jerusalem given in chap19? Discuss 20:7-12 as to your vocation? Does sow and reap explain 21:13-14? How does Jer. 23 relate to 2nd Thess? What is your burden as described in chap 23? what proclamation does God make in chap 27? Can they be "re-connected"?

1st Thessalonians 2:9-5:28 How does this letter apply to VBC? How does 2:12 apply to your conversation? What is the promise of this letter? How does this describe our stewardship? How do/should we comfort one another? Do you believe this "event-the day of the Lord" could come to pass in your life? Jesus is shown to be the coming for His bride.(1st return) How does 5:27 affect your stewardship today?
2nd Thessalonians 1:1-3:18 Where will you be when 1:7 comes to pass? What is significant about "Stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle" (2:15). Who is coming with The Lord when He returns? (2nd return) How does this affect your stewardship today?

1st Timothy 1:1-20 Where is Paul when this letter is written? What admonition(s) does Timothy receive that is applicable to us today? What attributes of Christ did you read in this letter?

Psalm 80:1-86:17 Read carefully Psm 86 and determined if this is your heart's desire. Is mercy, leadership, repentance and stewardship being demonstrated?
Proverbs 25:1-17 How is stewardship expressed? Does being connected to God affect our connection with others? As we read are we searching and studying out a matter?

Be prepared to share some of the thoughts /snap shots / concept makers/ promises / Names and attributes of God that you discovered. The key to our success will be that of a diligent search daily as we read to know God and to hide His Word in our hearts that we sin not against The LORD our Lord.

Hopefully, the reading this week caused you to sense, feel, know and believe that you are in fact saved, safe and in the hand of God, The Lord Jesus Christ, and that you are accepted in the beloved, secure and significant to GOD. Is this your TESTIMONY? IF NOT, LETS TALK. The LORD really wants you to know that you know Him as Lord of your life.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

8 Oct 11 During visitation today we tried to visit a "new move in" and would you believe we met the daughter of the man and she said they had lived there for more than 10 years and that her father, the name of the new move in had died in 1995. How do things like this happen? Perhaps the idea is being promoted that things are not bad but good and those that are dead are alive. Strange...

Hope you saw a sure promise in your reading today to know Him. Looking forward to class tomorrow, luvpj

Friday, October 7, 2011

7 Oct 11 What kind of person reads the Words of The LORD and knowingly and willfully disobeys? 52 years ago I made a vow and it is still resounding in my heart and my ears! Almost 55 years ago I made a vow to my wife and I am still bound to my oath! 33 years ago I responded to the calling of God and He has never failed to be faithful, true, just and open with me. What are you bound by and sure of today???

If you read today how can you not be ashamed of your sin and why will you(we)not blush at your disobedience? We all will give an accounting One Day of every thought, action, deed, word and intent of our heart. Take time, if you are saved, and be grateful for 1stJohn 1:9!!!!!
Read to know Him.
luvpj

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

5 Oct 11 Hopefully you saw the enactment of Psalm 19 this morning.What kind of person would say there is no GOD? After realizing who He is because you have read His love letter to all mankind and you, what kind of person would say NO to The LORD?

Read the Book of Jeremiah and compare where they were and where The USA, The Church and our homes are today. Is there ANY fear of God?

Please read to know Him. If you want to study, look in the Word of The LORD to see how many times "study" is used as compared to "read". Take heed to His instruction. What does "assimilate" mean?
luvpj

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

This will be used as Lesson #40 365 Bible Class 9 October 2011

** A new class activity // Identify a promise verse each day of your reading// Please be prepared and plan to participate as each of us share a "promise" verse that we read this week that has impacted our life.
Please select a verse that has changed your attitude toward The LORD, your Lord that you read this week concerning a Name or an attribute of God.. Share what has caused you to JOY!
Continue to pray for your The Catuto family, "your card partner", your missionary family, the troops and the lost. Seek to share your testimony by using some of the scriptures you have read this week. Pray that The LORD would draw them using your account of how you were saved. [Potential]

During the week of 3-9 October we have read the following books, chapters and verses:
Jeremiah 1:1-14:10 How did Judah do worse than Israel in their idolatry? Has America learned about what offends The LORD? Why was Jeremiah considered a broken hearted prophet? What did you learned from the object lesson of the marred girdle? What aspect of Jesus does Jeremiah demonstrate?

Philippians 4:1-23 How is joy expressed in cooperating with others?
Colossians 1:1-4:18 What is the theme for this letter? What is significant about Paul's prayer for this church? Does this letter call into question your attitude about Jesus and Him being all you need?
1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:8 How much time did Paul spend at Thessalonica according to Acts17? What is the theme of this letter, and how does this relate to the term Maranatha?

Psalm 75:1-79:13 What similarities did you see to Psalm 1? What do you learn by reviewing history?
Proverbs 24:17-34 How is poor stewardship demonstrated in these verses? What is poverty?

Be prepared to share some of the thoughts /snap shots / concept makers/ promises / Names and attributes of God that you discovered. The key to our success will be that of a diligent search daily as we read to know God.
Please check on those not in class. Tell and show them you care for them.
Hopefully, the reading this week caused you to sense, feel, know and believe that you are in fact saved, safe and in the hand of God, The Lord Jesus Christ, and that you are accepted in the beloved, secure and significant to GOD. Is this your TESTIMONY? IF NOT, LETS TALK. The LORD really wants you to know that you know Him as Lord of your life.
***Hope to see you all Sunday in class at 9:45AM, luvpj

Monday, October 3, 2011

Notes for 365 Class Sunday 2 Oct - Looking for promises this week.
Some of the promises I found from reading daily this week:
Mon 26 Isa 48:16-17, 22, 49:8, 16, 22, 50:7, Eph 4:30, Psm 69:13-14, Prov 24:5
Tue 27 Isa 51:4-8, 52:6, 12, 53:2-12, Eph 5:, Psm 69:33-36, Prov 24:6
Wed 28 Isa 54:4, 16, 55:1-6, 57:13, Eph 6:5-8, 24, Psm 70:5
Thu 29 Isa 57:21, 58:9-14, 59:1-2, Phil 1:6-7, Psm 71:1-2; 9, 18
Fri 30 Isa 60:21, Phil 1:29, 2:5, Psm 72:2-19
Sat 1 Isa 63:16; 65:24, Phil 3:1-2, Psm 73:1,24 Prov 24:14
Sun 2 Isa 66:22, Phil 3:15, Psm 74:12, Prov 24:16

Overview of Isaiah: From the fall of Babylon and the man Cyrus-GOD comforts His people. Visions of The Servant of Jehovah, Zion's Redeemer and Redemption and the Man of Sorrows. The future is expressed for the near and far consummation by GOD.

Overview of Ephesians: While in prison (61) letters were written to The Colossians, Ephesians and Philemon. Church established o/a AD52 during 2nd missionary journey with Luke left in charge. Christian conduct is promoted by commands and exhortations focusing on our life in Christ/Christ in us.

Overview of Philippians: probably the last prison letter(61), stressing our life in Christ. Joy seems to be the focus of the letter. Lydia's home(Acts 16:15,40) may have been the scene for the first church in Europe established o/a 50 AD during 2nd missionary trip. Note 2Tim 3:16-17 desired results.

Overview of Psalms records The LORD's preparation and provision for suffering, getting old and the prosperity of the wicked while displaying the Glory to come during Messiah's reign.

Overview of Proverbs reminds us to be careful of getting counsel, stewardship and poverty.

** Home work **
As you read this week select a promise each day from your reading that has changed your life. Hope you share your joy with the class. Read to know Him! luvpj