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This weeks study will serve as a continuation of last weeks “How to Develop a Daily Quiet Time”. Last week we dealt briefly with the two main elements of our daily quiet time – Bible reading and prayer. Now we will look a little deeper into this subject: How to Approach the Word of God.

The Word of God is an essential element to Christian growth. For this reason it is often compared figuratively to food.

1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, _______________________________.

Without the basic nourishment of milk, a newborn baby cannot grow or survive. His very existence is dependent on his supply of milk. This is how God has chosen to illustrate the Christian’s utter dependence on the Bible.

Matthew 4:4 But he [Jesus] answered and said, It is written, Man ________________________ by bread alone, but by _________________ that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

• Job 23:12. Q. How did Job ”esteem” the words of God?

The Christian’s spiritual well being rests on his intake of the Word of God. If we desire His word, and if we are dependent on his word, than it only makes sense that we will spend time in His word on a daily basis. It is unlikely that real Christian growth will take place apart from the daily reading of God’s word. We must read his word daily, and we must approach it with the right heart. For the remainder of this study we will look at how to properly approach the word of God during our daily quiet time.

• Read James 1:21-25, where we see God’s instructions on how to receive His word.

First, we must approach the word of God with a repentant spirit. Notice the first part of verse 21,

James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all ­­­­­_____________ and superfluity of __________________,

Before we open our Bibles to read we must ensure that there is no unconfessed sin in our lives. The superfluity of naughtiness spoken of here refers to the excess sinful tendencies that we have carried over from our old life. Many folks do not grow while reading the Bible because they do not approach it with a clean heart. We must search our hearts and confess any known sin before we open God’s word. One can develop a habit or routine of Bible reading without truly desiring God to speak to them through his word. If your desire is for God to speak to you, than you must approach his word with a pure heart.

Next, once we have confessed any known sin, we must approach the word of God with a receptive spirit.

Q. How does James 1:21 say we should receive God`s word?

To receive God’s word with meekness means to read it as if we are submitted to it. It is one thing to read the Bible as a literary work much like any other book, but it is quite different to read it and to receive it with meekness. To receive His word with meekness means that we are not standing in judgment of what we read, but we are standing ready to be judged by what we read!

The growing Christian reads God’s word with a desire for it to change them. He is looking for new truths to learn, new commands to obey, new promises to claim and for sins to confess.

• Eph 5:25,26. Q. How does Christ desire to cleanse his church?

• Psalms 119:9. Q. How can the young man cleanse his way?

The power of God’s word to clean our minds and our lives rests entirely on our willingness to submit to it. When we take this approach to God’s word it is unlikely that we will walk away from his word the same as we were when we came to it. This was the way in which the Psalmist approached God’s word in • Psalm 119:34.

Q. What did this man ask God to give Him?_______________________

Q. What did this man say he would do with this understanding?

Our daily Bible reading should not become ritualistic. We are not reading his Word to meet a quota, we are reading it with a willing heart, sincerely seeking God’s will for our lives.

Thirdly we are to approach God’s word with a responsive spirit.

James 1:22 But be ye ______________________________, and not _______________________, deceiving your own selves.

Q. What has the person who reads God’s word but does not obey, done to themselves?

How many Christian’s are going through the motions of Bible reading, skimming and skipping through God’s word without the intention of obeying it? If these Christians believe they are pleasing God, or are growing Christians, they are simply deceiving themselves.

• Matt 7:26. Q. How did Jesus describe the man that hears his word but does not obey it?

• Luke 11:28. Q. Who did Jesus say was blessed?

Have you ever felt that God did not seem real to you? Or that he was distant from you? Jesus gave us a promise regarding his presence, it is found in • John 14:21.

Q. Who did Jesus say loves Him? _________________________________.

Q. What two things did Jesus promise he would do for the man that keeps his commandments?

Our love for Christ is displayed by our obedience to His word. When we obey Him he promised that he would manifest himself to us. Obedience is the key to experiencing the presence of God, and daily Bible reading is the key to learning how he would like us to obey!

Lastly, we must approach God’s word with a reflective spirit.

• James 1:23-25. Q. What did James compare the Bible to in verse23?

Have you ever woken up late and had to rush out the door? Perhaps you took a quick glance in the mirror before you left your house, only to later discover you missed a spot shaving, or as a lady, your makeup was smudged? James here is using the illustration of two men looking into the mirror of God’s word. One glances quickly and goes his way, not considering what he saw. The other takes a good hard look and changes those things that don’t quite look right.

When we read God’s word, we not only learn who God is, but we also learn who we are. The Bible describes human nature perfectly, and it’s not a pretty picture! A serious reading of the Bible will reveal things about ourselves that we never saw before. We will learn how sinful we really are and how holy God is. Many of our faults and failures will be exposed. It is for this reason that many folks avoid the word of God. If they take the time to look into the mirror, they may see something they do not like. This new knowledge may obligate them to change something they are not willing to change or to face realities they are trying to deny.

But it is not only these folks who avoid the mirror of God’s word, there are others who will not take a long hard look because they think they are OK and really don’t need improvement. They are prideful, and self-sufficient, believing they don’t need God to face the demands of the day. These are they that seek God when trouble comes, but avoid Him when things are good.

It is true that you can perform your duties at work or at home without spending time in God’s word, but it is also true that you cannot perform your duties at work or at home while pleasing God if you are not doing so while submitted to Him and his Word.

• John 15:5. Q. What did Jesus say we could do without Him?

Q. What did Jesus say he that abides in him would bring forth?

The point here is that we cannot grow, bring forth spiritual fruit, or please God, without his presence in our lives. If our concern is simply to make it through our day, we may succeed without a sincere time in God’s word. But if our desire is to live for Him, to please Him, and to grow more like Him, than we must read his word daily with the right spirit.

Conclusion

An essential part to Christian growth is the proper reading of God’s word. It must become a daily part of our lives. In James 1:21, James called the Bible the engrafted word, that is, the word is to become engrafted into our lives, it should become an inseparable part of who we are, ultimately changing the type of fruit that we bear.

This process of engrafting his word does not stop with our daily Bible reading, but it continues as we meditate and memorize throughout the day. To meditate means to contemplate, to think on or to ruminate. It is taking a portion of scripture and turning it over and over in our minds, seeking to better understand it’s truths. When we get up from our daily quiet time we should take some truth with us and think on it throughout the day. Memorization is taking a portion of scripture and attempting to commit it to memory. Psalm 119:11 indicates that memorizing scripture helps to keep us from sin.

Try this week to make the word of God an integral part of your day!

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In this week’s study we are going to look at some very practical and basic facts regarding the word of God. We have already established that the New Life cannot be lived successfully without a daily quiet time with the Lord. This quiet time features a sincere time of Bible reading and prayer. This week we are going to learn some things that will help us to better understand the Bible during this quiet time.

We must Accept it’s Authority
Before we begin to read or study the word of God we must first acknowledge that it is authoritative in all areas of life.

• 2 Peter 1:20-21. Q. How did scripture not come to us?

Q. How were holy men given the words of scripture to write?

• 2 Tim 3:16. Q. How was all scripture given?

Q. What is all scripture profitable for? _____________, _________________

_______________, __________________________.

All scripture has been given to us by God, through men. This is what is meant by inspiration. God supernaturally provided the words of scripture to be written and he used men to physically pen them down. Although there is much historical, archaelogical, and scientific evidence to prove the authority and divine authorship of the Bible it must ultimately be accepted by faith.

• John 17:17. Q. How did Jesus refer to the words of God?_____________.

Luke 4:4. Q. And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by ____________________.

• Mt 12:3,5; 19:4; 22:31; Mark 12:10,26; Luke 6:3. Q. There is a phrase that Jesus repeats in each of these verses, what does this phrase tell you about His view of Scripture?

Jesus himself taught that every word of Scripture was essential for our growth. We can trust that when we read the Bible we are reading the very words of God. We are not reading the Bible to pick and choose portions that appeal to us. But we are reading it in meekness (James 1:21), submitted to it’s authority.

We Must Study It’s Structure

The Structure of the Old Testament

Next, from a very practical standpoint, in order to understand the Bible we must first look at it’s structure.

Use the Table of Contents in your Bible to fill in the following blanks.

1. The Bible is one book made up of _____ smaller books.

2. These smaller books are divided into ______ major sections.

3. These major sections are called the Old and New ___________________

4. There are _____ books in the Old Testament and _______ in the New.

The word testament can be thought of as a promise or covenant. Therefore the first division of scripture deals with God’s initial covenant with mankind, and the second division deals with his new covenant with mankind. The birth of Jesus Christ was the climax of the of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament.

The Bible is not entirely in chronological order, but it is rather divided into sections based on the type of literature found in each book. Within the Old Testament we find books of History, Poetry and Prophecy. See the chart on page five to get an idea of how the Old Testament books relate to each other chronologically.

The Old Testament – 39 Books

A Short History of Israel

When you hear news reports today referring to the nation of Israel in the middle east, you should think immediately of the Old Testament scriptures. For it is in the Old Testament that we find the birth of Israel as a nation. Below is a very basic history of Israel.

God first made a covenant with a man named Abraham (Gen 15:18), God confirmed this covenant to Abraham’s son Isaac (Gen 17:19), and to his grandson Jacob (Gen 28:13-16), whose name God later changed to Israel. Jacob and his twelve sons became captive in Egypt where they and their families reproduced for over 400 years. When God sent Moses to deliver the descendants of Jacob out of this slavery in Egypt they were quite possibly numbered at over two million people. After their escape from slavery in Egypt, God delivered the law to Moses, by which he commanded the children of Israel to govern themselves. It was at this point that the children of Israel emerged as the nation of Israel.

The law which God gave to Israel was intended to teach Israel that they could not in fact please God by their own effort. The law taught them that they were utterly sinful and that God was ultimately holy. This lesson was necessary in order for Israel to realize their need for a saviour. God promised the nation of Israel that one day he would send this saviour, who would redeem them, once and for all from sin. (Gen 49:10,Isa 9:7,Mic 5:2,Isa 7:14). God’s promise to Israel was fulfilled when Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem.

The Old Testament deals primarily with the nation of Israel but it was written for all people of all generations. Through it we learn who God is, what he requires of man, and how we might be saved.

• Romans 15:4. Q. What purpose do you think the Old Testament scriptures serve for us today?

1 Cor 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ____________________: and they are written for our _________________, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

So although the Old Testament was not written to us, it is definitely for us. According to the verses above, the record of God’s dealings with Israel serve for our learning, comfort, hope, admonition, and example.

It is through the Old Testament that we learn of man’s fall and his need for a redeemer. The common theme throughout the Bible, starting in it’s first book, is that man is in need of a saviour and that he cannot save himself. Without the Old Testament it would be difficult to understand why it was necessary for Jesus to die on the cross. All of God’s interactions with Israel throughout the Old Testament – the giving of the law, the institution of sacrifices, the building of the tabernacle and so on, were his way of preparing mankind to accept his Son as Lord and Saviour (John 5:39, Luke 24:25-27). It is this common theme that ties the sixty-six books of scripture together to form one consistent and cohesive larger book.

The book of Genesis – The Foundation of a Christian Worldview

The relevance of the Old Testament to the Christian cannot be overestimated. In fact, it is in the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis that we find the foundation for the Christian’s entire worldview.

View the Powerpoint presentation entitled “How to Understand the Word of God” (available here) and fill in the blanks below. Each heading and it’s sub points represent a major aspect of the Christian worldview. Think of how these aspects of the Christian worldview ought to change the way that we answer many of life’s questions.

1. ___________________________ Gen______
2. ___________________________ (The Fall of Man) Gen ______
3. ___________________________ (The Flood) Gen ______
4. ___________________________ (The Tower of Babel/Nations)
5. ___________________________
6. ___________________________
7. __________________________ (The New Heaven and New Earth)

A proper understanding of the word of God is essential if we are to have a proper view of who God is, who we are, how to obtain salvation, how to live in obedience to God and how to respond to the issues of life.

May this short introduction to the word of God serve as a help to you as you begin to read and study the Bible on a daily basis!

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In this series of Bible studies we have been learning what it means to live the new life. According to Romans 6:4 all Christians are to be walking in newness of life. What does this mean? And How is it practically applied?

When Jesus died for us on the cross and overcame sin by the resurrection from the dead, he made it possible for all people to be freed from the bondage of their own nature to sin. When someone comes to a place where they understand the gospel message and accept Christ as he is – as the Son of God and the Saviour of the World, they are then liberated from their sin nature and given the ability to please God. To please God is to live in obedience to His word, and to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s influence in their lives. When a Christian submits himself to the word of God and surrenders himself to the Spirit of God, he is beginning to walk in newness of life.

Although walking in newness of life is made possible by a spiritual transaction, it is made practical by real life decisions that we make, and character qualities that we develop. We have learned so far that in order to walk in newness of life we must have a Daily Quiet Time, and this quiet time must feature both a time of Bible reading and a time of Prayer. We have already looked at How to Approach the Word of God (Lesson #3) and How to Understand the Word of God (#4,5), but today we are going to look at the other aspect of this quiet time – Prayer.

Every Christian has been given the privilege of prayer. We are able to approach God the Father in prayer through Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, many Christians do not believe that God answers prayer – this is evident by their lack of prayer!

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in ________________ thing by _____________ and supplication with thanksgiving let your ____________________ be made known unto ______________.

We are told as Christians to take everything to God in prayer. The words be careful for nothing, literally mean “don’t be worried” by anything.

• Matt 6:11. Q. What did Jesus tell us to pray for? __________________.

• 1 Thess 5:17. Q. How often should we pray?___________________.

These verses and many others show us that it ought to be part of our daily lifestyle to pray. Not simply a time of prayer before we go about our day, but continually making our requests known unto God. The Christian’s prayer life should be characterized by a definite time of prayer in the morning and a deliberate spirit of prayer throughout the day.

Our prayer life should not simply be a quick chat with God in the morning, that begins and ends in our daily quiet time. No. To have a successful prayer life means to begin a conversation with God in our daily quiet time and to end the conversation when we pillow our heads at night. We can whisper prayers to God throughout our entire day.

This is the thought that Paul was teaching the Romans when he wrote • Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing _______________________________;

Now let’s look at how we’re to pray. First We Must Pray in the name of Jesus.

John 14:13-14 And whatsoever ye shall ask _____________________, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing _________________________, I will do it.

Have you ever wondered why many folks end their prayers by speaking the words “in Jesus name, Amen” ? For many it is simply a habit or tradition that they have picked by hearing others pray. For others it is heartfelt acknowledgement that their prayer has the authority and approval of Jesus himself!

Praying in the name of Jesus means that we are bringing our requests to God, not because we are worthy or deserve answers to prayer, but because Jesus is worthy. We do not have the authority to approach God in prayer, but Jesus Christ does.

• Matt 28:18. Q. What has been given to Jesus?_____________________.

The word power here means authority. Jesus has been given all authority, and through the privilege of prayer, he has given us the authority to approach God in his name.

Now the question might arise “If I am bringing my requests to God, how can this approaching God on Jesus’ behalf and not on my own behalf?” The answer to this question is found in the second aspect of praying in Jesus’ name – His approval.

When we pray in Jesus’ name, we are praying for those things that Jesus also desires and approves of. A good question to ask before we bring a request to God is “Is this something that Jesus would approve of?”. If the answer is yes than we can approach God with the authority of Christ and boldly expect an answer to our prayers. Many folks make a mockery of prayer by praying for things which would not honour God, and which Jesus would not approve of, and ending their prayer by saying “in Jesus name”!

His authority gives us the boldness to approach God in prayer, while his approval gives us the boldness to expect answers to our prayer.

1 John 5:14,15 And this is the ________________________ that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing ______________________, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

Praying in Jesus’ name is the same as praying according to his will. Both indicate that God approves of those things for which we are praying. God has given us his word so that we can discover his will. The student of scripture will learn what God desires of him and for him, and will know how to pray according to the will of God.

What are some things we can be assured Jesus would approve of?

Secondly, We must Pray in the Spirit

Eph 6:18 _________________________ with all prayer and supplication _______________________, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Many times in the New Testament, the Christian is told to walk in the Spirit (Rom 8:1,4; Gal 5:16,25). To walk in the Spirit means to be continually submitted to the will of God as the Holy Spirit makes it known to us. Whether it be our actions, thoughts, words, or emotions, all are to be subject to God’s leading and for his pleasure.

We cannot pray in the Spirit as Eph 6:18 instructs us to do if we are not already walking in the Spirit. A consistent obedience in our daily lives is needed if we are to expect answers from God when we pray. The Holy Spirit has an important role to play in our prayer lives, therefore we must ensure that He is neither grieved nor quenched (Eph 4:30, 1 Th 5:19) by ungodly attitudes or actions in our daily life.

Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, ___________________________________ on your most holy faith, praying ______________________,

Jude has made a clear connection between encouraging ourselves spiritually (building up yourselves in the faith) and praying in the Holy Ghost (Spirit). The way to have confidence in our prayers is to live daily for God and to continually encourage ourselves in spiritual things.

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also _______________ our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit actually helps us to pray. There will be many times in your prayer life when you do not feel that you know how to pray or what to pray for. The Holy Spirit of God helps the obedient Christian by giving him the words to speak or by making intercession on his behalf before God.

The disobedient or half-hearted Christian should not have confidence that his prayers will be answered. The Holy Spirit is an integral part of the Christian’s prayer life and can only be effective to the extent that we obey Him!

Thirdly, We must Pray with a Clear Conscience. If we are to pray and to expect answers to our prayers, then we must ensure that our relationships with others are in good standing.

We Must have a Clear Conscience Toward our Spouse

1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life;_________________________________________.

Did you know that there is a direct connection between an effective prayer life and a healthy marriage? When a marriage relationship is allowed to deteriorate, it is unlikely that a husband and wife will pray together. The offering of their prayers and answers to their prayers are both hindered.

According to 1 Pet 3:7, a husband and wife who pray together are ones who recognize and fulfill their biblical roles. When a husband fails to dwell with his wife according to knowledge, to honour her as the weaker vessel, and to recognize her as a fellow-heir of salvation, his marriage will suffer and his spiritual life will be hindered. It is also safe to say then, that a wife who rejects her husband’s spiritual leadership and her natural role as the weaker vessel will effectively hinder her and her husband’s spiritual lives as well.

A healthy, Biblical marriage will create an environment for spiritual intimacy and ultimately, answered prayer!

We Must have a Clear Conscience Toward Fellow Christians

Mark 11:25,26 And when ye stand _____________, ______________, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

Another key to answered prayer, is a right relationship with fellow believers. According to Mark 11:25,26, we should not expect to receive answers to prayer, or even forgiveness from God if we are harbouring any bitterness toward others (have ought against any). Why should God forgive us if we are unwilling to forgive others?

Mark 11:25,26 says we should forgive if we have ought against any, Matt 5:23, 24 gives us instruction for when our brother hath ought against us. Both of these verses speak of damaged relationships between Christians. Our prayers are hindered when we allow ourselves to be bitter toward others, and when we fail to repair relationships that we may have damaged through offences.

Lastly, We must Pray in Faith

Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, ___________________, ye shall receive.

James 1:6.7 But let him ask in ____________, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

• James 5:15. Q. What type of prayer saves the sick? ________________.

Faith is simply believing God. His word is filled with prayer promises. When we read his word and come across these promises we can claim them in prayer and seek answers from God with confidence. The more we pray, the more answers we receive and the easier it becomes to believe by faith that he will answer again! The Christian who consistently obeys God in his daily life, reads God’s word to discover his will, maintains right relationships with his brethren and spouse and who prays in faith can be confident that God will hear and answer his prayers.

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So far in this series we have learned that in order to grow as a Christian we must have a daily time of Bible Reading and a daily time of Prayer. These two elements are absolutely necessary if a Christian desires to live a life of spiritual progress. We can think of Bible reading and Prayer as tools for spiritual victory, God has given these things to us to help us become more and more like Jesus Christ. Today we are going to learn that God has not only given us the tools for victory but he has also given us the power to successfully utilize these tools!

Like a vehicle without gasoline, so is the Christian life without the working of the Holy Spirit. It is His Spirit within us that gives us the necessary power to use his tools. Our Bible reading and Prayer time, in fact, all of our Christian life, is vain if it is not done by the power of the Holy Spirit.

• Acts 1:8. Q. What were the disciples to receive?___________________.

Q. What did this power follow after? ______________________________.

You can push a car that has no fuel in it. You may even reach your destination. But you are not using your vehicle in the way in which it was meant to be used and you will be pretty wore out when you get there! The Christian who tries to please God by his own efforts, and does not live a life entirely surrendered to the power of the Holy Spirit, is like that man who is pushing his car instead of riding in it. To this man the Christian life seems difficult, monotonous, and exhausting. He becomes ”wore out” in the service to God quickly, and will quit the moment he reaches a big hill! This is not how Jesus intended the Christian life to be.

• Matt 11:29,30. Q. What did Jesus say we would find if we took his yoke upon us? _______________________________.

Jesus said that his yoke is ______________ and his burden is ___________.

If the Christian life to you is burdensome and difficult then you have not really begun to live the Christian life! You have attempted to please God and to live for him in your own strength.

• John 15:5. Q. What did Jesus say we could do without him?

In order to experience spiritual success we must live the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit. This requires a complete surrender of our wills to His will. This is what Paul meant in Gal 2:20.

• Write Gal 2:20.

This is a key verse. It explains how the Christian life works. We die to ourselves and then offer our lives as a sacrifice to God. Our lives then exist for the purpose of performing His will and not our own. This important truth is repeated in Romans 12:1:

• Rom 12:1. Q. How are we to present our bodies to God?

Q. Giving our lives entirely to God as a sacrifice is our R_______________ S_________________.

All Christian success and spiritual victory rests on the foundation of the surrendered life. Jesus accepted no less than a complete surrender to him and a denial of self in order to be his disciple.

• Luke 14:26. Q. What did Jesus say we could not be if we did not “hate” our own life?

What do you think Jesus meant by “hating” your own life?

• Luke 9:23. Q. What did Jesus say one must do in order to follow him?

Q. How often?

When we make this absolute surrender of our wills and our lives to God, then His Holy Spirit (which came to dwell in us at salvation), can begin to work freely in our hearts and minds. He teaches us the things of God (John14:26), helps us to pray (Rom 8:26), gives us boldness and power to witness to others (Acts 1:8), comforts us in the midst of trials (John 16:33) and gives us peace (Php 4:7).

Opposition to the Spirit

The average Christian in today’s society does not experience the benefits of the Spirit listed above. Why not? Because the Holy Spirit faces much opposition in our lives. There are many things in our world around us which draw us away and cause us to live self-centered lives instead of Christ-centered lives.

• Gal 5:17 Q. What are the flesh and the Spirit toward one another?

Q. Because the flesh and Spirit are contrary to each other, what does it prevent us from doing?

When we got saved, the Holy Spirit came to dwell within us. As a result he made us spiritually alive. He made it possible for our relationship with God to be reconciled. Because of his presence in our lives, we can have fellowship with and pray to our Heavenly Father. This relationship however is often hindered by the fact that we still possess fleshly bodies and a soul (mind, will and emotions) which are susceptible to the corrupt things of this world. For this reason, we are often exhorted in the word of God to avoid developing affections for this world.

• 1 John 2:15 ___________________________ neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

• Gal 5:24. Q. What have those who are Christ’s done?

In order to live the Christian life the way God intended it to be lived, we must make a decision between self and Christ, between this world and the world to come, between the temporary and the eternal. When we make this whole-hearted, life-changing decision than we will begin to realize what the Christian life is all about. His Holy Spirit will begin to work abundantly within us and we can accomplish much for God.

Objective of the Spirit

• John 16:13,14. Q. v14. What did Jesus say the Holy Spirit would do?

The objective or purpose of the Holy Spirit on earth is to glorify Jesus. He does this by working in the lives of Christians. First he does this by working in us.

• Rom 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be ____________________________________________…

• Gal 4:19. Q. What did Paul desire would be formed in the Christians at Galatia?

The Spirit glorifies Christ by making us more and more like Christ. In a certain sense, all of the fruit of the Spirit as mentioned in Galatians 5, is simply the character qualities of Christ which are to be formed in us. The evidence (or fruit) of the Spirit’s working in us is that our lives reflect the life of Christ. This process of making us like Christ began when we got saved and will continue until we enter Heaven (Php 1:6). The extent to which our lives and character reflect that of Jesus is entirely dependent on the measure of obedience that we give to Him.

Next, the Holy Spirit not only glorifies Christ by working in us, but by working through us. We glorify Jesus when we tell others about Him and testify of what he has done for us. He is glorified when we are motivated by Christ-like character to love others the way that he would love them. These are outward affects of the Holy Spirit’s inward work.

Obedience to the Spirit

How do we practically apply these truths to our lives? Well, if you desire the Holy Spirit to work in your life, and to lead you into a victorious Christian life then you must ensure that you have a change of heart.

Matt 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

We turn from our sin and accept Christ in order to gain salvation, but we must also come out of the world and obey Christ in order to enjoy salvation. We must love God with all of our heart, soul, and mind. This whole-hearted obedience is the foundation on which the rest of our Christian life rests. The blessings of Bible reading and Prayer only come when we have surrendered to His will and the Holy Spirit works freely within us.

In Ephesians chapter 4 we see a list of sins such as lying, anger, stealing, worthless conversations, bitterness and slander. This chapter encourages us to “put away” these things. Then in the midst of the chapter, in verse 30, we read this verse:

Eph 4:30 And ___________________ not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Trying to live the Christian life while still indulging in sin, selfishness and worldliness grieves the Holy Spirit and stunts our spiritual growth. Our hearts must be given entirely to the Lord. Next, in order to obey the Spirit we must also have a change in habit.

Gal 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also _______________________.

Living with the Spirit means obeying the Spirit in our daily lives. Perhaps that means stopping bad habits that weaken our spiritual desires. Perhaps that means developing good habits that promote spiritual desires. These are the things we do to avoid grieving the Spirit, and to actively feed the Spirit.

Part of walking in newness of life is recognizing the role of the Spirit in our lives. He is here to come along side of us and to make us like Christ. He does not force us, but meets our desire with his power. Have you given your life wholly to the purposes of God? Nothing short of this will see the full potential of the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life.

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“This world is not my home, I’m just passing through.
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.
The angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.”

When Albert E. Brumley wrote those words back in 1965 he was expressing what every Christian feels when they begin to live an obedient life for God This world begins to lose its appeal, and in time, actually stands in opposition to his spiritual desires. This experience is consistent with what Jesus taught regarding this present world.

• John 15:19. Q. What did Jesus say we are “not of”?__________________.

Q. Jesus said that he has chosen us ___________________ the world.

When Jesus said “the world” he was not talking about this planet, but rather society. It is the social system that exists all around us, the philosophy, the morals, the entertainment, all of the constructs of fallen man that make up “the world”. When we got saved, Jesus gave us a new nature and immediately set us apart from this world. This setting apart is what the Bible calls sanctification.

In John 17 we find Jesus’ prayer to the Father. In this prayer he specifically prayed for us as believers.

• John 17:15. Q. What did Jesus not pray for us?

Q. What did Jesus pray concerning us and the world?

When we got saved our relationship to the world changed. We are still in the world but we are no longer of the world. God has throughout the ages always chosen to leave his people as a minority in the midst of a fallen world. It is our responsibility now to learn to walk in this world, while remaining separate from it. Though we remain in this world physically, our affections are to be “set on things above” (Col 3:2).

Hebrews 13:14 says For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

It seems that Albert E. Brumely was almost certainly influenced by this passage when he wrote his famous hymn. Our citizenship is not here in this world, but we are pilgrims, passing through, waiting for our true home in heaven. Our response to Jesus’ sacrifice is to turn from this world, even if it means bearing reproach. (Heb 13:13)

Now let’s examine a little closer what this world is all about. First of all, let’s consider the Satanic Dominance in this World.

The Bible refers to Satan as both the god and the prince of this world.

John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the ___________
___________________ be cast out.

2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the ___________________________ hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

These verses and others help us to understand why Satan, when tempting Jesus in the wilderness could claim to have both power and glory in all the kingdoms of the world!

• Luke 4:5-7. Satan said that all the power and glory of the kingdoms of the world had been D__________________ unto him.

When Adam sinned against God, he lost his dominion over this world, and sin and Satan were delivered the power to dominate. Now, man in his fallen condition is heavily influenced both directly by sin and indirectly by Satan. Satan may not make himself known, nor appear directly to men, but he has built up a world system founded upon his rebellion against God

What are some areas of our society where you believe Satan’s influence can be seen?

So, in understanding the world we must recognize the Satanic Dominance of the world, and next, we must see the Sinful Depravity of this world. All one has to do is watch the nightly news or the latest Hollywood movie to witness the depravity of this world. Depravity means “morally corrupt”.

• 1 John 2:15 What are we told not to do?________________________

We are told not to love the world or anything in the world, why is this? Look at the very next verse in 1 John 2:

• 1 John 2:16. Q. What three categories can all that is in the world be divided into? ________________________________________.

This world system is driven by three main desires – the desire to have more (lust of the eyes), the desire to do more (lust of the flesh), and the desire to be more (the pride of life). These three things are absolutely opposed to the nature of God and to what he desires for his children. While the world desires to attain wealth, the Bible says “be content with such things as ye have” (Heb 13:5), while the world desires to indulge the flesh, the Bible says to not “fulfil the lust of the flesh” (Gal 5:16), while the world says we should always desire to be more the Bible says that we are to “be not highminded” (1 Tim 6:17). These unholy drives have been the foundation for this world’s philosophies and approach to life ever since Adam sinned in the garden. We must recognize the sinful depravity of this world and make a decided effort not to be conformed to it.

Romans 12:2 And __________________________________________: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…

Next, and lastly we must recognize the Sure Destruction of this World.

• 1 John 2:16,17. Q. What will happen to this world?

• 2 Peter 3:10. Q. How will this world be destroyed?_________________.

The Bible makes it clear that the this world and all the things within it will eventually be burned up. Recognizing this fact ought to change the way we live our lives.

Look at  2 Peter 3:11. Q. According to this verse, the future destruction of this world ought to motivate us to live in h_____________ and g______________.

Part of walking in newness of life is realizing that this world is only temporary and that we, therefore, should not invest too much into it! Jesus taught this same truth in Matthew 6.

• Matt 6:19-21. Q. Why should we not lay up treasures on earth?

Q. v20, Where should our treasures be? v21,What does this indicate about us?

The right attitude toward this world is that of a pilgrim. We are not invested in this world but are simply passing through. Because of our pilgrim nature we must be sure not to “set up camp” in this world!

What are some ways that a Christian may become “too invested” in this world?

Write out Col 3:2

So we have seen Satanic Dominance in the World, the Sinful Depravity of the World and the Sure Destruction of the World. Next let’s look at some important reasons for our separation from the world.

First of all, we ought to separate ourselves from the world in order to Protect our Walk with God.

If we desire to protect our walk with God than we must separate from the world. When we walk in this world we expose ourselves to all the sin and temptation that comes with it. The Christian who does not guard himself against these things will find himself slowly becoming affected by them.

The Christian who attempts to live both in the world and for God will struggle his entire Christian life and is very likely to eventually choose the things of the world over the things of God.

• Matt 6:24. Q. What can no man do?___________________________.

Q. What will eventually happen if one tries to serve both God and the world?

When a Christian develops a daily quiet time with the Lord, he ought to diligently seek to protect it. This protection comes when we guard our lives from the sinful influences of the world. The Christian who has no problem being friends with the world, or indulging in the world’s depraved entertainment probably does not have a daily quiet time with the Lord which he values.

• 2 Cor 6:17. Q. What must we do before God will receive us?

James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. _____________ your hands, ye sinners; and ____________ your hearts, ye double minded.

Although we will never lose our salvation, we can certainly lose our fellowship with God. When we walk in this world and become defiled by it, God will not receive us until we repent of it. We must separate from the world and remain pure and clean from its influence on us.

Lastly, we must separate from the world in order to Proclaim the Word of God. Every Christian as been commissioned to preach the gospel. We are to be witnesses of what Jesus has done for us. In order to have credibility in our witness, we must be separate from the world and not take part in its sin.

Eph 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_________________________________.

We must maintain a testimony which is free from the sinfulness of this world, else the world will not accept our witness. When Lot tried to warn his family of the coming judgment they rejected him, why? Because he had not shown himself as a man that knew God or walked with Him. Next week we will examine more in depth the idea of setting safeguards in our lives in order to have a successful walk with God.

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Last time we considered the Procedure of Forgiveness. In Matthew 18, Jesus gave us a clear procedure that must be followed in order to deal with sin and offense in the church. When followed faithfully, this procedure will either lead to forgiveness, or to judgment. Forgiveness when the offending brother acknowledges his sin and repents of it, or judgment when he refuses to acknowledge his fault and rejects the church’s intervention.

Upon hearing this procedure for forgiveness, Peter came to Jesus and asked, “How oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”. Peter’s question reveals to us that although he understood the procedure which Jesus outlined, he had missed the principle on which it was based. Jesus then begins explaining the Principle of Forgiveness by answering Peter:

Matthew 18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”

Jesus was not indicating that we are to forgive our brother 490 times, but that we are to continually forgive and to deny our own pride or desire for retribution. In order to make this hard saying easier to understand, Jesus began to teach a parable, in this parable he would set forth the powerful principle that underlies the procedure.

1. The Principle of Forgiveness Matthew 18:23-34

a. The Kingdom Principle
The principle for forgiveness could easily be called The Kingdom Principle. Jesus, in this parable, begins to compare a fictional king and his servants to the Kingdom of God. It is important here to understand exactly what the Kingdom of God is.

There is coming a day when Christ will literally rule and reign on earth, both in a temporal kingdom for one thousand years (Rev 20), and in his eternal kingdom (Luke 1:30-33). These aspects of the Kingdom of God are entirely future in nature and are not what Jesus is referring to in Matthew 18.

Here in Matthew 18, Jesus is dealing with another aspect of the Kingdom – the present kingdom. In a certain sense, many of the features of the future kingdom are already here. For all those who are saved, Christ is already ruling and reigning in their hearts (Luke 17:21). These men and women already confess Christ as Lord (Rom 10:9) and seek to obey Him. He already has sovereign authority over the lives of all believers. It is this aspect of the Kingdom that Jesus is referring to when in his parable he begins, “Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto..”.

Matthew 18:23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.2 6 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. 28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. 31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. 32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: 33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

It would be useful here to understand the parallel’s that Jesus is making in this parable. Firstly the King represents God himself, the servant represents the believer, and the fellow servants represent his fellow believers (Matt 18:35). Now we can draw some lessons from the parable.

First of all, we see that In the Kingdom we are all Debtors (Matthew 18:24-27).

Like this indebted servant, we all owe a price which we are unable to pay (Rom 6:23, Rom 5:6). Our sin has rendered us absolutely bankrupt before God (Isaiah 64:6-8, Rom 7:18-21). The man or woman who comes to God for salvation is like this servant who has cast himself at his Lord’s feet begging for mercy (Luke 18:13-14).

The fact that we are all equally debtors in the kingdom of God should lead us to readily forgive one another. Who are we to judge others while we also owe such a debt?

Romans 14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

Jesus uses the negative example of the unthankful servant to teach us this very lesson. He was forgiven an insurmountable debt of ten thousand talents, yet he failed to show enough mercy and forgiveness toward his fellow servant who owed only one hundred pence.

Matthew 18:32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

The Kingdom Principle teaches us that we are all debtors in the Kingdom. Because God has forgiven us so much, we also should forgive those who have sinned against us (Eph 4:32).

Next we see that In the Kingdom we are all Unified (John 17:11). When we choose not to forgive, we threaten this unity and cause sorrow among our fellow believers.

Matthew 18:31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

If keeping the unity of the church is our priority, than forgiveness will be our practice!

Jesus taught us to forgive continually and he gave us a procedure for that forgiveness in Matthew 18. Following this procedure becomes easier and even joyous when we first understand the principles on which it is based. We forgive because we are all forgiven (Eph 4:32), we forgive because we do not desire to cause division (Eph 4:2-3) and we forgive because God is the only just Judge (Rom 14:4).

Lastly we see a tremendous Promise of Forgiveness. Following Christ’s commands concerning forgiveness are an act of obedience, and so much more! He has attached a promise to following this proper procedure for forgiveness.

2. The Promise of Forgiveness Matthew 18:35

a. The promise of Christ is that he will forgive us when we sincerely forgive our brother.

Matthew 18:35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Jesus first gave us this promise in his model prayer in Matthew 6:

Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:c15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Again we see it repeated in Luke 6:37:

Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

The promise is clear. If we forgive those who have trespassed or sinned against us, we can be assured that God will also forgive us. This promise also has a negative aspect. If we do not forgive our brother, God will also not forgive us. When we fail to forgive, we have committed sin, this sin separates us from God and hinders our fellowship with him. As believers, this fellowship can be restored at anytime by confession and obedience (1 John 1:9).

Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

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In Matthew 18 we are given instruction by Jesus himself regarding the subject of church discipline and forgiveness. The instruction is so clear that it can be easily outlined and practically applied in our lives and in our churches. In Matthew 18:15-35 we see the procedure for forgiveness, the principle of forgiveness, and the promise of forgiveness. Today we will look at the first of these, The Procedure for Forgiveness.

Matthew 18:15-35

1. The Procedure for Forgiveness Matthew 18:15-20

a. Approach your brother in confidence
To approach someone in confidence is to approach them privately without the involvement of others.

Matthew 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

When we feel that we have been “trespassed against” it is our responsibility to approach our Christian brother in private and with the intent of regaining a right relationship with them. Approaching them with any other intent or attitude is a violation of Jesus’ clear instructions in Matthew 18.

By precluding the involvement of other church members we assure that offense will not be taken up on our behalf and that we are not responsible for tainting the reputation of the person who has offended us.

Think for a moment of a situation where you have been offended. If you took it upon yourself to inform others in the church of the offense you would be helping them to form a negative attitude toward the one who has offended you. If the time comes when you and your brother are reconciled, or that you discover your offense is the result of a misunderstanding, you will have already damaged your brothers reputation in the eyes of others.

Proverbs 17:9 teaches that approaching our brother in confidence is an indication of our desire to maintain a loving relationship but telling others of our conflict is simply our way of sowing discord and creating separation between others.

Proverbs 17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

It is easy sometimes after being offended to seek to justify ourselves by telling the situation to others, the more people who take up offense for us, the more we feel justified in our negative attitude toward our brother. This is the exact attitude that is to be avoided by employing the procedure that Jesus has given us.

The procedure which Jesus gave us, of first approaching our brother in confidence with the intention of becoming reconciled to him, avoids the above problem. It ensures that if we and our brother are successfully reconciled it is only us and God who know about the conflict. We have the freedom to put it behind us and to move on in our relationship.

Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Next of all, Jesus tells us to approach our brother with counsel.

b. Approach your brother with counsel
Matthew 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

Here we are told to tell our situation to one or two other Christians who can act as objective witnesses. These men or women can act as mediators or judges. They can view the conflict with fresh eyes and help to determine whether there has been a misunderstanding or a legitimate offense.

If the situation is to rise to the level where the church becomes involved these witnesses can serve as confirmation of the offense. The use of two or three witnesses is a biblical principle stretching all the way back to the book of Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

Next, Jesus tells us that if we are not reconciled with our brother after we have approached him in confidence and with counsel, then the situation rises to the level where the church as a congregation should become involved.

c. Approach your brother as a congregation
Matthew 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Step three in this procedure, after two or three witnesses have deemed there to be a legitimate trespass or offense, is to bring the situation before the church.
Here, the church acts in unity to admonish the sinning brother and seeks to restore him to fellowship. This restoration can happen only after repentance and reconciliation.

If the sinning brother does not heed the admonition of the church then he has made it clear that he is no longer in submission to the authority of the church. The church then has no choice but to move on to step four in this procedure for church discipline.

d. Remove your brother from your company
Matthew 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Lastly, Jesus tells us that if our brother has not taken heed to our desire for reconciliation, nor has he obeyed the counsel of two or three witnesses, nor has he submitted himself to the authority of the church, then the next step is to remove him from our fellowship.
Paul confirms this principle in his epistles to the Thessalonians and the Corinthians.

2 Thessalonians 3:14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
1 Corinthians 5:9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?
13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

It is no small matter for a Christian man or woman to reject the efforts of the church to reconcile him to their fellowship. The church is the very body and bride of Jesus Christ and operates with his authority and on his behalf. When we obey Christ in dealing with these matters we are executing His will on earth. This is made plain in Matthew 18:18-20.

Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

The church who does not employ this procedure for forgiveness, or in the worst case scenario, church discipline, does not operate with the authority of Christ. It is the faithful adherence to Christ’s commands in Matthew 18 that brings his blessing and authority to the church’s verdicts.

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From my friend Mark:

I SCAMMED A NIGERIAN EMAIL SPAMMER!!!

I received the typical "we want money" spam email. He said he was a pastor and needed $10,000 to build a new hall. I asked him for proof of his church. He sent some pictures but they were of church services of at least 3 different churches auditoriums. Googled no doubt.

I asked him to send me the church tax id number. (he made one up) I asked him for church bank account. He said they did not have one but I could send it to him personally! I asked him for the name of the construction company. He sent me a document in French and told me it had the info but that he could not translate French.

LATER…he said he spoke bad English because he speaks French!

I then Photoshopped a fake check with a fake bank for $10,000. I emailed it to him and told him about Gideon and the fleece before the lord! I told him my fleece was that I wanted him to send me a picture. I said I would send the check when my fleece was answered.

In that picture I wanted him to hold a sign saying: MARK FORESTER IS A MIGHTY DEER HUNTER….

This is the 2nd picture I have received per my request of my Nigerian scammer. I requested this picture of him: 1. In A Red Shirt. 2. Sign that says I am good looking. I am on a roll! Merry Christmas to me!

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