Queen Mc Daniel

Q1. (Acts 9:30; Galatians 1:15-17) Why do ambitious Christians struggle so much when they don't seem to be doing anything important? It’s possible that an ambitious Christians want to be sure that their next assignment is approved by God instead of their inner desire or self-sufficient or self-motivation approval is put into action. That’s a struggle for an ambitious person, as they are goal oriented and self-motivating. 2. Why is patience with God's plan so important to growth? Patience with God’s plan is important for growth because God know what it takes for each believer. Regardless of our circumstances or situation, Christian should be mindful that “All things work together for the good” Romans 8:28. Often we are tempted to just do what we think best, but when we look at Galatian 5:22 ,list patient as one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, we should ask the Holy Spirit to empower us as we wait for His direction and plan for our lives. Through trials, tribulation, experience and hope, also help to bring about our growth. Romans 5:3-5 3. Why is a period of spiritual formation so important to future leadership? A period of spiritual formation is important to future leadership is needed to be an effected leader. Having a relationship with God, and a solid foundation in the word of God is paramount. 4.To listening for God's voice In order to listen to God's voice, we must have a relationship with Him. The more we study his word the closer we are to Him.James 4:8a says, Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you.

Q4. (Philippians 3:9; Genesis 15:6; Habakkuk 2:4) Abraham had been a moon-worshipper. According to Genesis 15:6, how does he come into right relationship with the God who created all? 1 By faith, the scripture says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Romans 4:3 2. How can a person today become righteous by faith? 9 …. confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10 (NKJV) 3. What is involved in really "trusting" Christ? It involves, obedient and following Jesus Christ's example. It includes having a close relationship with Him by studying His word, praying and let your lifestyle show to the world that Jesus is Lord of your life.

Q3. (Philippians 3:7-8) How do legalism and the resulting spiritual pride prevent us from trusting in Christ by faith, and knowing him? 1. Legalism is Self-righteousness under the law causing one to depend on a set of rules to achieve their outcome rather than trusting the gift, given by grace through faith. Rules tell us we can accomplish anything we want, thus, causing spiritual pride, instead of trusting in Christ. 2. How has your pride in yourself kept you from drawing closer to Jesus? In the past, i tried to trust in head knowledge and found out, knowledge without the leading of the Holy Spirit's direction was pride in my self

Q2. (Acts 9:10-18) Why do you think God sends Ananias to Paul rather than revealing directly? 1. Ananias was sensitive to God’s call, a nobody like myself. When God appeared to him, he listened. Ananias was a Jewish native of Damascus, a man of much prayer, therefore he knew the area and being a young convert he was eager to obey. 2.Why does Ananias argue with God? Fear. He had heard how he was persecuting the people in the way. 3.Why does it take courage to obey? A lack faith and maturity in Christ Jesus 4.What does Ananias do and say? The Lord Jesus likewise appeared to him in a vision and when he spoke to him, he listened and responded to what he had heard about Paul. “And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name” Acts 9:14 bad reputation 5.Have you ever had God guide you to talk with someone and minister to him or her? Yes. 6.Have you followed through? Yes. I prayed first for the right opportunity and followed through by the direction of the Holy Spirit

Q1. (Acts 9:4-5; 26:14) Why does persecuting Christ's people constitute persecuting Christ himself? 1. Christian are God’s spiritual temple, those that persecute His temple (Christian) are persecuting Him. Therefore, an attack on the body, likewise is an attack on Him. 2. What kinds of goads or prods have you seen God use on you to move you along Christ's path? God’s Word. “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two- edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart”. Hebrews 4:12 When you "kick against the goads" is it harder on you or on God? It’s harder on the individual resisting the creator’s call to salvation. It’s because of His love that uses the goads.

Q 4. (Ephesians 6:18a; Jude 20; Romans 8:26-27) In the list of elements of the Full Armor of God, where does the Spirit show himself? Why is Spirit-directed prayer so important for the believer? How have you experienced this is your life? 4a. The Spirit show himself in the Armor of God “Sword of the Spirit” which is the word of God. Hebrew 4:12 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” 4b. It is vital important that one’s prayer be directed by Spirit as we don’t always know what we should pray for, therefore, we need the Spirit to intercede for us. It’s the Spirit that searches our hearts and knows the mind of our spirit….and will give to us according to God’s will. Romans 8:26-27 4c. My ten-year-old granddaughter suffer a brain aneurysm one thanksgiving, she was rush to the hospital where surgery was performed. Afterward, she never spoke again; a swollen tongue was outside her mouth. Her eye, seem to follow you, and tears would flow from her eyes at time. From Thanksgiving, to February, we prayed, she developed septic and died. It was painful on the parent and her sister and brother. I prayed, for what I thought was best for her and her family. Yes, I need the Holy Spirit to direct my prayer.

Q3. (Ephesians 5:18-20) How is singing worship linked to being filled with the Spirit? How is singing worship linked to joy? 3a. Singing worship is linked to being filled with the Spirit, similar to a person being drunk with wine is control by alcohol, just as a Spirit filled Christian is controlled by the Holy Spirit. My morning devotion and study is with music and it set the tone as I look into His word, oh the joy that fills my soul.

Q 2. (2 Corinthians 3:18) why is character change directly related to time deliberately spent in God’s presence? Have you noticed a change in the “degree of glory” you’re experiencing now compared to a few years ago? Why not? 2a. Character change is directly noted as one is being transformed by the renewing of their mind. The more we spend in God’s present through His Word, meditation or commune with him via the Holy Spirit, transforms us into his image and His likeness for being in His presence day by day. My time with Him early in the morning is like being on a mountain top surround by peace and tranquility. 2b. Yes, to a great degree. 2c. I am less disturbed by the changes in our world, knowing that God is in control. I have a measure of understanding of my roll on the stage of life. My spirit seems to be more at peace with those things I cannot change. Being in his presence have cause me to look at everything different.

Q1. (John 15: 1-8) Why do we need to abide in Jesus? The fruit from branches connected to a vine is the grape. What is the nature of the fruit that comes from being connected to Jesus? Is it accurate to define fruit as “souls saved”? What is the danger in this definition? 1 a. We need to abide in Jesus to be connected to Him. 1 b. The nature of the fruit that comes from being connected to Jesus is the results of one abiding in the vine. 1 c. It’s accurate to define fruit as “soul saved”, as fruit applies to one’s way of life after salvation. The result is followed by our way of life or character. 1 d. Bearing fruit or more fruit show that we are His disciple and that in producing fruit one must stay in "keeping with repentance".

Q 4. (1 Samuel 3:1-10) Why is Samuel’s servant attitude such an important preparation for hearing God’s voice? Why is surrender to Jesus such an important element of discipleship? 4 a. Samuel’s servant attitude is an example we should follow if we are going to prepare to hear God’s voice. Samuel was in a quiet place sleeping, yet heard the master’s call. Samuel, humble himself and was obedient as every servant should be. 4b. Surrendering to Jesus is an important element to obeying and hearing His voice

Q 3. How would you differentiate between (1) the Spirit’s voice and (2) the Spirit nudge or prompting? What can you do to sensitize yourself to His voice and promptings? 3 a. The Spirit’s voice is often quiet and soft such as 1 King 19:11-12, I have heard his voice in directing me of what to do, in a life death situation. At the time not thinking but knowing how to react 3 b. A Spiritual nudge or prompting is an awareness to do, or go not knowing why, I have experienced this on several occasion, not realizing I was being nudged by the Holy Spirit. All are in agreement, in one voice, the Holy Spirit. 3 c I found that focusing on God’s word and spending quality time in His presence, early in the morning with songs, prayer and praise helps me to sensitize myself to His voice. His word, and pray set my pace for the day. This class also, have made me more aware to listen to His voice.

Q 2. (1 Corinthians 2:9-11, 16) What connects us to the mind of Christ? Do you have a regular Quiet Time? What could you do to make it more meaningful? 2 a. The Holy Spirit connects us to the mind of Christ 2 b. Yes, my quiet time is early in the morning, from 5 A.M. to about 9; sometime longer 2 c. To continue, studying and using my time wisely in His Word with prayer and music.

Q 1. (Mark 1: 33-39) What pattern do you see emerging in Jesus’ prayer life? Why do you think he spends Quiet Time with the Father before the day begins? How does this prepare him for his ministry? Why does Jesus minister through the power of the Spirit instead of in his own power? Q a. The pattern we see emerging in Jesus ‘prayer life is the same throughout the Old Testament and New Testament, to find a quiet place to pray and listen to His Father. Q b. It was the best time for him to be alone, as people sought after him for healing and casting out demons. Q c. A pattern of praying prepared him for his ministry for Jesus stated “..the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.”(John 5:19) Q d. Jesus minister through the power of the Spirit because of the oneness he had with his Father to know what to do.

Q4. (1 Peter 4:10-11) If people are always promoting themselves and pointing to how God is using them, what does that say about them? About their sense of self-worth? About their maturity? Their realism? Their humility? What spiritual gifts has God given you, and how are you using them to his glory? 4a. It says to me the following: A desire to show how strong and dedicated they are. Subconscious, insecurities and or they are still a babe in Christ. Need less they have not read about exalting self. 4b. The person who talk about self a lot, could be seeking and asking for help,; we that are strong, are to come aside them until they are strong. They need help. 4c. Their maturity, realism and humility will grow and develop as thy discover their gift or gifts and allow the Holy Spirit to lead guide and direct. My spiritual gifts are in healing, (a nurse for over 40 years); teaching;(Sunday School, Christian education 60 years), Singing in school choir to church all my life till now, and Nursing Home and rehabilitation ministry. I have a torn in my flesh, but God Grace is sacrificing. I can't do anything of myself, i depend on Holy Spirit.

Q 3. (1 Corinthians 12:11) What are lessons do you learn from verse 11? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in spiritual gifts? 3 a. The lessons from verse 11 teaches that there are various gifts but one spirit who distributes them all. 3 b. The role of the Holy Spirit is to gift each person with at least one gift according to God's will and plan. Afterward, its role is to empower the gift or gifts to operate according to the power of God.

Q2. (1 Corinthians 12:9) In the twentieth century we say the evangelistic power of preaching combined with healing the sick. Where in Jesus ‘ministry do you see this combination? where in Paul’s ministry? In Peter’s ministry? In Philip’s ministry? 1a. We see this combination for Jesus ‘s ministry in Matthew 9:35-38 (Jesus went into the cities and villages, teaching and preaching in their synagogues…and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.) 1b. We see this combination for in Paul ‘s ministry in Acts 14:6-99 Paul was in Lystra, and after preaching the gospel, a certain man, impotent in his feet from birth, heard Paul,” perceived to be healed that he had faith.” 1c. In Peter’s ministry Acts 5:15 (As a result of Peter’s preaching ministry, people brought their sick into the streets, as Peter walked by, his overshadows would fall on some of them. Multitudes of other cities bought their sick and were healed.) 1d. In Philip’s ministry Acts 8: 4-8 (The apostles were scattered, Phillip went to the city of Sam aria and preached the gospel of Christ unto them. The people witness the miracles of unclean spirits crying out with loud voice came out; those that were lame and palsies, healed.

Q1. Is it legitimate to use Jesus as our example in the use of spiritual gifts? Or was he different than we are that we can’t pattern our ministry after his example? Where do you see the gift of knowledge in the Old Testament? In the New Testament? 1a. I believe it’s legitimate to use Jesus as our example in the use of spiritual gifts. 1b. Thank God he was different to the point of being our perfect example, that He left patterns for us to emulate his ministry. 1c. The word of knowledge in the Old Testament Gen 1513-14 God reveal to Abraham about Israel’s future captivity and deliverance from Egypt. 1d. Word of knowledge in the New Testament when Jesus met the woman at the well

Q4. (Ephesians 4:11) How could a person have the spiritual gift of pastor or teacher without having an official position in a church? What must a church do if its "senior pastor" doesn't have the spiritual gift of pastor? Who gives these gifts? 4a. A person with a spiritual gift of a pastor or teacher role is not bound by titles or position within the church, it’s by meeting the service needed of those in need via their spiritual gift. 4b. What must a church do, if a church has a “senior pastor “without the spiritual gift of pastor? According to Gods word, the church should be obedient. The body of Christ are to “submit to Spiritual leaders according to 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Hebrews 13:7 “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with you, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.” 4 c. Who gives these gifts? Ephesians 4:10-12 tell us that “He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things. And he gave some, apostle; and some, prophet; and some evangelist; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ: There fore, the answer is Christ via the Holy Spirit.

Q3. (Thessalonians 5: 19-22; 1 Corinthians 14) How would you define the gift of prophecy? Why do churches sometimes despise or prohibit prophecy? What guidelines does Paul give here and in 1 Corinthians 14 to keep prophecy in a congregation healthy? 3a. The gift of prophecy means to “speak fort” or declare the divine will, to interpret the purposes of God, or to make know in any way the truth of God which is designed to influence people. 3b. The churches prohibit prophecy in the church because it disrupts the on-going service. or meeting 3c. Paul guidelines come from 1 Corinthians 14: 1; 26-33

Q2. (Ephesians 4:11) Do you think there are modern-day apostles? If so, who might they be? If you don’t believe there are modern-day apostles, identify some people who are doing some of the same things that the early apostles did. 2a. Yes, I do 2b,c.. I know one and have travel with her. Apostle Winnie Hampton, Apostle to Monrovia, Liberal Africa, and several other area. Apostle Glen Frazier and also several T.V. pastors, minister and ministries are doing some of the same things that the early apostles did.

Q1. (1 Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 4:11) What is the purpose of spiritual gifts according to 1 Corinthians 12:7? According to Ephesians 4:11? What happens when people don’t employ spiritual gifts for their intended purpose? 1a. The purpose of spiritual gifts according to 1 Corinthians is for “the common good” or to “to profit withal.” 1b. According to Ephesians 4:11 speaks concerning who he gave gifts to, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers for “equipping of the saints, Building up the body of Christ, and for maturity and Unity. 1c. When people don’t employ spiritual gifts for their intended purpose, it weaken the church body

Q4. (Galatians 5:22-23) How does the Holy Spirit produce this fruit in our lives? What theological term would you use to identify this process? How can it be that a person who has been a “Christian” for years displays few or none of these fruits? Are they saved, but just Immature? What does James 2:17-19 say about this? Is that too harsh? 4a. The fruit of the Spirit is produced in the believer through or by the working of the Holy Spirit. John 15:1-5 Jesus is the vine and we are the branches we must abide in him to produce the fruit of the Spirit. 4b. Sanctification or spiritual formation 4 c. It is possible for a person to be a “Christian” for years and display few or none of the fruit of the Spirit. The evident seem they are not submitting nor walking in Holy Spirit as , we note, there are few fruit, which tell me, there is a conflict and struggle with their flesh . However, 1 John 2:6-7, 9 “If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin…” If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 4d. Yes, they are saved, because Jesus atonement covers us. “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. but if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1John 2:1-2) 4 e. James 2:17-19 says faith without works is dead; works without faith is dead. "Believing in God is no proof we are justified by faith alone, even the devils believe without justification." 4 f. Not at all.

Q3. (Galatians 5:16-18) How does the Spirit enable us to resist the temptations of the flesh? How does He restrain us? How does he enable us to break the hold the flesh has had over us? 3a. The Spirit enable us to resist the temptations of the flesh, by consistently walking step-by-step in the power of the Holy Spirit. 3b. He restrains us by the presence of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. 3c. He allows us to break the hold the flesh has had over us by yielding to the Holy Spirit and by feeding on the word of God. As the scripture says,“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

Q2. (Romans 8:1-9; Isaiah 26: 3) What does it mean to “set the mind on the things of the flesh”? What is involved in “setting the mind on the things of the Spirit”? What does it mean to have your mind “Stayed” on Jesus? How much of this requires will-power? How much does the Spirit assist us? Can this become a habit as we practice it? 2a. To “set the mind on the things of the flesh” means, “Those living according to the flesh, set their minds on the things of the flesh” vs. 5a. 2b. What’s involved in “setting the mind on the things of the Spirit” is how one live. The person according to 5b. “but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit” 2c. To have your mind “stayed” on Jesus involves our will, thought, and our emotion. It also involves a daily: reading & studying God’s Words, being prayerful and staying connected by walking in the Spirit. The promise is for mankind who meet the condition of keeping the mind stayed on God, at all times and in all thing and in all places according to Isaiah 26:3 2d. It does require will- power, but most of all, it requires the Holy Spirit dwelling in you. 2e. The Holy Spirit is essential to connecting us to Christ. If we don’t have the Spirit of Christ we don’t belong to him. This can become a habit as we practice walking in the Spirit.

Q1. (Romans 7: 7-25) What does Paul means by “the sinful nature” or “the flesh” (ESV, KJV)? Is this ever eradicated? Can there be victory over temptation? Q1a. Paul is referring to our corrupt human nature that’s dominated by our sin and rebellion against God. It was our undegenerated spirit apart from God that seek to live and be right in his own eye apart from God. In our sinful nature we were the epitome of Ephesians 2:1-3. Q1b. No Q1c. Yes, there can be victory over temptation through, “law of the Spirit of Life set me free from the law of sin and death” (Roman 8:2). I also recall “ No temptation has overtaken except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)