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