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Q3. (Exodus 14:11-14) Why do the people blame Moses for the advancing Egyptian army? What motivates their fear? Who are the people really blaming? How does Moses respond to their blame and fear? Why doesn't Moses defend himself from their unfair criticism? How do the people respond to Moses' words? Answer: 1Why do the people blame Moses for the advancing Egyptian army? The people lacks Faith.They only sees how big is the problem and doesnt see how big is the God which Moses represents.It is this reason,why they haven't taken the promised land..because of lack of Faith. Hebrews 11:2- For unto us was the gospel preached as well as unto them : but the word preached did not profit them , not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. The people blame Moses for it is not what Moses promised them.God said through Moses that he will deliver the people out of Egypt,but that is not what the Hebrew people see in the moment.They see advancing Egyptian army ready to kill them. Look at what God promise the people through Moses: Exodus 3:20-21-20And I will stretch out my hand , and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go . 21 And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians : and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty. 2.What motivates their fear? Their present situation.Their circumstances is not according to what was promise to them. 3.Who are the people really blaming? They are actually blaming God..only they are afraid to do so,therefore they blame the bearer of the

Q2. (Exodus 12:50) Why was obedience so important to the people's deliverance? Why is obedience so important to our deliverance from "sin, the flesh, and the devil"? Is there any discipleship without obedience? Does a person who says he believes in Jesus but don't obey him have real faith? 1.Why was obedience so important to the people's deliverance? Obedience is an act of Faith,an act of believing in response to what was promised,by someone who deliver that promise..It is important to people's deliverance,because obedience pleases God. Through Jesus obedience to the cross are we delivered from our sinfulness.Through Christ obedience we becaome righteous in the sight of God. Hebrews 5:8-Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered Romans 5:19-For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 2 Why is obedience so important to our deliverance from "sin, the flesh, and the devil"? Is there any discipleship without obedience? Romans 6:16-Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? We response through our act of obedience or disobedience.if we obey and yeild to sin..it produce death..but if we obey Christ it produce life.. Romans 6:23-For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Without obedienceb there is no discipleship.You cannot be a disciple or a student/ learner without obeying the truth..You cannot continue learning the truth,the word of God without oedience. John 8:31-32- 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word , then are yemy disciples indeed ; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free 3 Does a person who says he believes in Jesus but don't obey him have real faith? NO!

Q1. (1 Corinthians 5:7; John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-19) In what sense is Christ our Passover Lamb? In what sense are we marked with his blood? In what sense does God's judgment pass over us because of Christ's blood? Answer: 1.In what sense is Christ our Passover Lamb? Jesus Christ is our Passover Lamb,for He is the ultimate sacrifice that save us all from the judgment of God. Because of what Jesus has done in the cross the wrath of God was satisfied on Jesus body. Isaiah 53:10-11- 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief : when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin he shall see his seed , he shall prolong his days , and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand .11 He shall see of the travail of his soul , and shall be satisfied 2 In what sense are we marked with his blood? When we accept Him,as our personal Lord and Saviour,we are marked with his blood. Rev 1:5-And from Jesus Christ , who is the faithful witness , and the first begotten of the dead , and the prince of the kings of the earth . Unto him that loved us , and washed us from our sins in his own blood 3 In what sense does God's judgment pass over us because of Christ's blood? Exodus 12:13- And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood , I will pass over you,

Q4. Why do we tend to fight our battles "in the flesh" rather than using spiritual weapons? Why do we so often mistake the human enemy for the spiritual enemy? When will God fight our battles -- and when won't he? Exodus 32:11(NIV)

Q3. Why didn't Moses accept Pharaoh's compromises? In what instances should church leaders accept compromise? In what instances is it wrong for church leaders to compromise? Answer: 1. Why didn't Moses accept Pharaoh's compromises? Because that is not what the Lord has said.The Lord told Moses that He is going to deliver His people out of Egypt..Deliver in Hebrew is natsal (naw-tsal') v.,which means snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense. Exodus 3:8- And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. When Moses saw Miracles,upon Miracles,being done according to what the Lord has promised Him,it must have given Him much resolve,and courage.,that compromising to Pharoah is direct insult to God. 2. In what instances should church leaders accept compromise? Church customs and traditions,..church doctrines..As long as it doesn

Q2. Why is it so difficult for some church leaders to confront people? What fears in this regard does a leader face? How can confrontation and rebuke be a good thing? What happens when we refuse to confront when we should? Answer: 1 Why is it so difficult for some church leaders to confront people? They don

Q1. (Exodus 7:6-7) Why did Moses blame God for his troubles? Why are Moses and Aaron so stubborn, do you think? Was it fear? Was it unbelief? Or both, perhaps? Why does God have to command Moses and Aaron? Answer: 1.Why did Moses blame God for his troubles? Because Moses expects instant deliverance,and result from God. Exodus 5:22-And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me? 23 For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name,, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. Moses,followed God instruction to the dot.What ever God instruct Him,He do,and expect good result.In fact Moses was so by the book,and might be afraid to take ownership,of the instruction he gave to Pharaoh,by using..AS THE LORD SAYS.. Exodus 5:1-

Q2. (Exodus 3:10-12) Does Moses response to Gods call reflect a low self image, true humility, or lack of faith? How does God reassure him? How does God reassure us when we are called to impossible situations? Up to Exodus 3:10-12...Mose has really no encounter with God.He was raised in pagan tradition for 40 years,as adopted son of Pharoah's daughter,and He must have heard God only through His Father in law which is a Priest. Other than that,Moses has really no Knowledge of who God is,so we really must think as he is,and put ourselves in His position the moment He encounter God... In fact we can attribute His bravery,as one of the factors that lead Him to be used by God.Imagine seeing a Fire burning profusely in the bush,but is actually not consuming the bush itself.Ordinary man,like me,could just run with our wits to nowhere.BUt Moses stood his ground,and in fact move closer.. Then suddenly you heard somebody from the Bush calling your name..if the fire doest frighten you,this voice calling your name,could make me faint. Again Moses hold His ground..and without batting an eyelash replied.."HERE I AM"... What I notice,from the reply is lack of reverence,lack of respect...BECAUSE UP TO THIS POINT MOSES DOESNT KNOW GOD. The same response the Boy Samuel,to the voice for He also did not know that It was God who called Him: 1 Samuel 3:4 That the LORD called Samuel : and he answered , Here am I. 5 And he ran unto Eli , and said , Here am I ; for thou calledst me. And he said , I called not; ... And when suddenly He know that He is talking to God..Moses first reaction was FEAR.. Exodus 3:6-... And Moses hid his face ; for he was afraid to look upon God .. Moses knowledge about God,what He hears about God at this point in time,might be not good..The Law is till not in place during this time,and God still operates in Mercy and Grace..but eventhough,as early as Moses first encounter with God...people perception on the TRUE NATURE OF GOD is already corrupted,by the devil. So therefore,I can presume based on this analogy that Moses response to God's call is First... Fear: What motivates fear is self preservation.He is afraid to do God's will,because He fear God..He is fearfull that something bad will happen to Him again,as His previous experience in killing the Egyptian soldier. The evil is working,for Moses not to do God's will,by capitalizing on His False perception,false image of God.He inject fear,on Moses Heart,and out of that Fear,Moses try to find all the reason in the World for God to choose another one to deliver His people. But God was able to deal with Moses fear,one by one,eliminating them and assuring Him that His presence will change everything... Remember that Jesus hasnt come yet(to be a man,or flesh,and dwell among his people) ,and the power that God has given to man,is still on the hands of the evil...so during this perilous time,the evil has a high time with the people,deceiving here and there... But God is God.What He will..itshall be done...but not after he also become angry to Moses stubborness..So I think this is not more on Moses response,but God amazing Power,God's sovereignty,God's compassion and faitfulness to His promises.. What prompted this event is ..AND GOD REMEMBERED. Genesis 2:24- ...and God remembered his covenant with Abraham , with Isaac , and with Jacob.... God is faithful,He always remember His promises to us...HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY,TODAY AND FOREVER-Hebrews 13:8 Hallelujah..thank you LORD JESUS...

Hi Jan Mary, If the Lord tells you to do something,it is doable..Go for it.Jesus is Faitful as you have said and I agree..even if we are unfaithful..for Jesus cannot deny Himself: 1 Timothy 2:13-IF WE BELIEVE NOT,YET HE ABIDETH FAITHFUL;HE CANNOT DENY HIMSELF If God tells you to do something,then the enemy will try all his best to derail you,to stop you in accomplishing what God wants you to do. As I write this I am touching my PC,and believing that you can accomplish what God has desired of you,FOR IT IS WRITTEN Matthew 18:19-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 .

Q4. Why are we so afraid to obey God when he puts on our heart to do something decisive? How are we to deal with fear when we feel it? What is the relationship of fear to courage? Why is courage required in leaders and disciples? Answer: 1. Why are we so afraid to obey God when he puts on our heart to do something decisive? For we are always looking at our own ability.We always forgot

Q3. (Exodus 4:13-14a) Why is God angry with Moses? What is Moses' basic sin? Unbelief, fear, or disobedience? Has the Lord ever been angry with you, do you think? How did Moses appease God's anger? Answer: 1. Why is God angry with Moses? Because Moses is very stubborn.His lesson 40 years ago might have tremendous impact on Moses image.From an assuming prince,(Pharoahs daughter adopted Son)to a lowly shepherd for 40 years might have broken His will,and caused so much stubbornness. 2. What is Moses' basic sin? Unbelief, fear, or disobedience? Unbeleif..Because of unbelief fear followed and when you have fear it produce disobedience. 3. Has the Lord ever been angry with you, do you think? No my Lord cannot be angry with me,Because of What Jesus has done in the Cross.God doesn

Q2. (Exodus 3:10-12) Does Moses' response to God's call reflect a low self image, true humility, or lack of faith? How does God reassure him? How does God reassure us when we are called to impossible situations? Answer: 1.Does Moses' response to God's call reflect a low self image, true humility, or lack of faith? Moses response to God

Hi JanMary, Don't be embarrassed.It also happened to me.I think the reason of multiple post is because you click,the add reply a number of times,especially if your internet server is slow,sometimes you are not sure if your post is in or not,so you click again and again... Anyway,it also happened to me..and all you can do if that happened is just click edit to your numerous post and delete all the content... By the way How's the book you are writing?Is it finished? I'm glad to see you in this class. Cheers,to our Lord Jesus,for all the spiritual blessings that we already have. Ramon

Q1. (Exodus 2:11-15a) What do we learn about Moses' motivations, character, and leadership ability from the incident of him killing the cruel Egyptian taskmaster? What positive things do you see in his character? What negative things do you discern? Answer: 1.What do we learn about Moses' motivations, character, and leadership ability from the incident of him killing the cruel Egyptian taskmaster? -.Moses motivation,is compassion,pity,to his brother who was being subjected under harsh labor condition and when He saw that the Egyptian soldier physically hurting His Brother,He kille Him

Q5. Now that you're finished with James: Practical Christianity, what did you get out of this study? How would you evaluate the study? What can be improved? Answer: Faith always trigger actions,

Q4. (5:19-20) In the light of James' emphasis on active faith vs. dead faith (2:17), why is the role of finding and bringing back the wandering sheep so important? Answer: 1 James 2:17- So also faith, if it does not have works, is dead being by itself. You can Give without Loving..BUT YOU CANNOT LOVE WITHOUT GIVING.. GOD KIND OF FAITH IS THE CATALYST THAT LEADS US TO TRUST AND OBEY..TO HIS WORDS

Q3. (5:14-16) In the healing prayer, what is the role of oil? What is the role of the prayer of faith? What is the role of faith? What is the role of confession of sins? Answer: 1 In the healing prayer, what is the role of oil? Oil represents the Holy Spirit whom Jesus tells us, will be our Helper and Comforter.Oil is just a representation,AND WE SHOULD TAKE NOTE THAT IT IS JESUS WHO HEALS

Q2. (5:14) What is the elders' role in prayer for the sick? What must be their spiritual qualifications for this ministry of prayer? Answer: 1. What is the elders' role in prayer for the sick? To use their Maturity as Christian and help,the needy(not only the sick) pray with Faith. 2 What must be their spiritual qualifications for this ministry of prayer? Should be Righteous..Not their self Righteousness but the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS,AS A RESULT OF THEM BEING BORN AGAIN BELIEVERS,FULL OF THE ANNOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Their Spiritual Qualification,is that TEY MUST KNOW WHO THEY ARE IN CHRIST,IN UNION WITH CHRIST

Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? James 5:14- Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: Answer: 1.According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Elders of the Church- 2. Why might this be important? Elders of the Church areconsidered Mature and knowledgeable Christians:They are no longer Babe or Children in Faith: Hebrews 5:13-14 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. However it is not their position in Church as Elders that will heal the sick,IT IS THEIR POSITION AS BEING RIGHTEOUS..RIGHT WITH GOD THAT MATTERS..RIGHT WITH GOD IN THE SENSE THAT JESUS CHRIST RIGHTEOUSNESS COVERS THEM,THROUGH THE ACCEPTANCE OF JESUS AS THEIR LORD AND PERSONAL SAVIOUR.. And when this Righteous Elders of the Church Pray IN FAITH,..the Scripture says Healing will follow: James 5:15- And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up.. In fact James emphasis here is not the elders of Church BUT ON THE PRAYER OF FAITH..It is not necessarily,only the Elder of the Church,nor the rubbing of oil that can heal the sick.All believers who believe and does not doubt,can have prayer of Faith and healing,be it physical,financial will be given

Q4. (5:9) What does our grumbling and complaining say about us? About our faith? About our patience? Answer: 1.That we are discontent,and doesn

Q3. (5:7-8) What can happen to us Christians if we lack the patience to eagerly expect Christ's return? Why is patience so vital? Answer: 1 What can happen to us Christians if we lack the patience to eagerly expect Christ's return? 1.We become engrossed in the cares of this world,..that can cause a Hardened Heart,which will leads to UNBELIEF. Mark 16:14 -Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. And this unbelief will sometimes lead them to go astray,not on the Word of God: Hebrews 3:12 -Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 2. Why is patience so vital? Through patience,we endures..When we endures,it means we believe..we believe on the Truth..that He is coming the second time

Q2. (5:5-6) What is the spiritual danger of our demand for comfort and luxury? Extra credit: How might our demand for low-priced goods and services cause us to (1) oppress our own employees or (2) cause workers in this country or abroad to be under paid or oppressed? How does all this relate to the need for patience? Answer: 1. What is the spiritual danger of our demand for comfort and luxury? That we become complacent in Life,and think that all this Luxuries are part of because of the Goodnss that we have done.In fact some people relate riches,and luxuries as Gods response to the goodness, religiousity of a person

Q1. (4:13-16) What danger is James warning us about in verses 13-16? How can we be humble in our planning without being indecisive and wishy-washy? Answer: James is exhorting His Readers to be Humble

Q4. (4:11-12) In what way does bad-mouthing a neighbor cause you to be a judge of the law? Why is it tempting to bad-mouth others, do you think? Answer: 1 In what way does bad-mouthing a neighbor cause you to be a judge of the law? When we badmouth,or talk behind his back somebody,we always apply the Law(Things to do,and things not to do,as a Good Christian)to them..and we always gauge ourselves above them,making our actions or way of living as the standard measurement how to live and be acceptable to God. The bible says it is not wise: 2 Corinthians 10:12-For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 2 Why is it tempting to bad-mouth others, do you think? Because of PRIDE.We always wants to commend ourselves and approve of the things we do,as the only right thing to do,and we always want others to follow our lead. If this is done in Love,then It is Ok,but if done other than that..then it is nothing. 1Cor 13:2-And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. Motivations,the reason for exhortation or correcting others is the number one indicators whether what we are doing are in the Will of God,or for our Personal edification only. We must examine our motives

Q3. (4:6-10) Verses 7-10 contain 10 different commands. Why are these actions so vital? In what way do they go against our nature? Which of these commands is most difficult for you? James 4:6-10- But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up Answer; 1Verses 7-10 contain 10 different commands. Why are these actions so vital? The actions are vital to those that