Renson gona
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Jesus is concerned more with the lost sheep, that why He leaves the rest and goes for the lost ones. In John 10 : 16 Jesus talks of sheep of another fold that he has to seek for, I believe these are the Gentiles- sheep from other nations.
As Christians we should seek to share our faith with those who do not come to church as we reflect God's love to them. God is not happy with those that die in sin but that they repent as Zecchaeus did in Luke 19: 1-10.
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It is surprising today that there many churches where prayer requests have to be accompanied by an offering. You wonder whether those who are financially weak will ever have their requests prayed for.
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EQUAL WORSHIP TO THE FATHER AND SON.
>Colossians 1:15a " who is the image of the invisible God
>John 10:30. I and the Father are one
>John 14:8-9 ...he that has seen me has seen the Father.
God the invisible made himself visible through his Son.
>CONCLUSION: There is equal worship because they are both equal in their dirty.
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Question 1
a) Why did only some return to Jerusalem when given the opportunity ?
> They had lived with expectation of going back.
> They longed to see restoration of worship in the temple.
> They were devoted to their faith.
> Their hearts were touched by God.
What can you say about those who remained?
They were in their comfort zones and going back looked like a bother to them.
c) Why do only some answer to Jesus' call to follow Him ?
- Conviction by the word of God by the Spirit of God.
- A miracle performed in life devine healing and others.
d) Characteristics of true disciples.
- Receive Gods word with gladness.
- They mix the word of God with faith - leading to change of life. Hebrews 4:2
- Receive the word with readiness of mind. Acts 17:11.
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(a) We rejoice in suffering because
1. Suffering produces endurance
2. Endurance produces Gods approval
3. Gods approval creates hope.
4. This hope does not disappoint us.
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Q3 i. What does Paul expect God to do to the
Philipian believers?
> Paul expects God to complete the work of
salvation He has started in them.
ii. Why does he expect God to do this?
> Because God himself has declared us to be
his.
iii. What is the basis of Paul's confidence?
> Gods faithfulness.
iv. On what basis can we expect God to do
to us?
> When we sincerely seek to follow Christ.
> Gods faithfulness.
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WHAT DO WE RECEIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHRIST MINISTRY?
(a) We receive both Spiritual and material blessings. In Mathew 10:41,42 We receive a Prophets reward and also a righteous persons reward.
WHAT OTHER SUPPORT MIGHT WE OFFER BEYOND FINANCIAL?
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We can offer ourselves in person to assist in the work of the ministry; We can offer prayer, Clothing's, Food substances. -
HOW TRIALS HEAL OUR DOUBLEMINDEDNESS.
1. Trials lead us to reflect on our lives, our relationship with
God. We then come to
- identity our sinful character.
- the in surrendered desires Satan entices and lead us to sin.
At these times we he ability to repent and see the hold of
those sins break and loose their power.
2. HOW TRIALS CAUSE OUR FAITH TO GROW.
- They cause us to be single minded, focused on God.
- Cause to make new commitments.
- Cause us to emberk on new direction.
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Value of trials.
>Cause us to reflect on our way of life.
>Cause us to reflect Gods promises.
>Cause us to Fast and pray.
>Perseverance as we wait on Gods promises
>Lifted to higher degree of Glor.
Outcomes.
> Repentance
>Strengthening of inner Spirit.
>Able to help others in similar situations.
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Value of trials.
>Cause us to reflect on our way of life.
>Cause us to reflect Gods promises.
>Cause us to Fast and pray.
>Perseverance as we wait on Gods promises
>Lifted to higher degree of Glor.
Outcomes.
> Repentance
>Strengthening of inner Spirit.
>Able to help others in similar situations.
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Value of trials.
>Cause us to reflect on our way of life.
>Cause us to reflect Gods promises.
>Cause us to Fast and pray.
>Perseverance as we wait on Gods promises
>Lifted to higher degree of Glor.
Outcomes.
> Repentance
>Strengthening of inner Spirit.
>Able to help others in similar situations.
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James bible study
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Q 2. (i) Just what is the mystery that
Paul is talking about?
>The mystery is that Gentiles
and Jews are equally Gods
People.
>Gentiles are heirs together
with Israel.
( ii ) Why was it important in
Gentile christian in Pauls day ?
>It was important to Gentile
christians as at times they were
made to feel they were 2nd
Class citizens of heaven.
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Q 3.( i ) What according to Ephesians 2:10 were we created to do ?
A. We are created to produce good works.
( II ) wHY ?
A So that the world may see those good works and glorify God.
( iii ) What is the difference between these works and the works Paul discredits
in verse 9 ?
A. The difference between these works and those Paul discredits in Eph. 2:9 is that these
are as a result of our responce to Gods calling while on the other hand, the works
described in 2: 9 are those based on man made rules, righteousness derived on the
law which have no place in SALVATION.
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Q 1 Why is it so hard for us to understand grace ?
>We are tied the concept that
there is nothing for free.
Q 1 (ii) What commonly held life
principles does it demolish ?
>It demolishes the principles man
has held for long that
forgiveness is tied to
- ability to do the right thing
- Mans works of righteousness
Q 1 (iii) Translate the word " grace "
into a language a 10 year old
child can understand ?
> Grace is unmerited favor from
God.
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Q4 ( i ) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SEATED WITH CHRIST IN HEAVENLY REALMS ?It means we are elevated above the demonic and human authorities
( ii ) WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT GODS GRACE ?
- Gods grace is more than forgiveness of the past, it is equiping us to live in
this present age with new power, power to transform our lives and lives of those
around us.
( iii ) WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT OUR SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY ?
- It is such that the enemy cannot intimidate us
( iv ) HOW SHOULD THIS KNOWLEDGE AFFECT OUR PRAYERS AND OUR BOLDNESS ?
- Our prayers should command authority and demonstrate boldness over our enemies.
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Q1
( i ) WHAT DO WE CHRISTIANS
LOOK FORWARD TO ?
> A future with Jesus in his glory
will be better.
>Christ promise to return for us
in 1 John. 3: 2,3
( ii ) HOW SHOULD THIS HOPE BE A
MAJOR MOTIVATION IN OUR
PRESENT DAY LIVES ?
> We are motivared because
while here on earth we are
afflicted in many ways and are
anchored by the future glory to
be revealed.
- 2 corinthians 4:17
- Romans 8: 18
- Romans. 8:37
( iii ) Our decisions should be
based on Gods insight.
The rich fools decisions, in the
bible, were earthly
[ luke 12:13- 21 ] eating,
drinking and merry making.
( iv ) HOW DOES OUR GREAT HOPE
DIFFER FROM THE HOPE OF
AVERAGE NON BELIEVER?
>It gives endurance and holy
living on the other hand the
world has no hope but sees
death as the ultimate of man
kind. This leads to reckless
living and is not satisfying, its
temporal.See the life of the
Prodigal son in Luke 15:11-31.
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Q4 (1) The end of the term will occur
when Christ comes the second
time.
( 2 ) THE WORK OF THE HOLY
SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES
>The Holy Spirit identifies us to
secure Gods devine protection
> Romans 8:12-17 The Spirit
himself bears witness with our
Spirit that we are children of
God.
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Q3 (i) WHAT IS GODS PURPOSE FOR
OUR LIVES?
> It is so that we may bring praise
to Him.
( ii ) WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO
TO FULFIL THIS PURPOSE ?
> We can bring praise to God
- through our good deeds.
- Living a life that is distinct to
that of the world.
- As light of the world, we need to
overcome the deeds of darkness.
- Our lives to be like a mirror that
reflects the glory of God.
( iii ) HOW DOES THIS PURPOSE
RELATE TO MATHEW 5: 13- 16 ?
This relates to mathew 5: 13-16
in that both portray that as
believers, saints, born again ;
Our presence shoud be felt
wherever we are.
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Q2.( i ) What is the significance that
all things will be brought under
one head...Christ himself ?
>Christ will be the centre of all
power and authority. In 1 Corint
15: 25- For he must reign till he
puts all his enemies under his
feet.
(ii ) How does this relate to the
creator
> Christ is the image of the
invisible God. Christ has been
given all power and authority
by the creator ( God ) and will
finally himself submit unto the
Father.
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Q4 (a) Why is adoption a particularly
apt illustration of Gods
relationship with us?
> we get more insight on this in
1 Peter 2:10 which says In time
Past we were not a people, but
now are the people of God, had
not received mercy, but now
have obtained mercy. We have
been adopted to Gods family.
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Why is the concept of adoptionencouraging us?
> Concept an encouragement to us
in that
- We are assured of heavenly
inheritance.
- We share equal privileges with
Christ.
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Q3. (a) What does it mean to be
Holy ?
> It is being consecreted to God.
( a) In what sense can you stand
before God blameless?
> When we accept Christ to come
into our lives, we obtain
salvation and forgiveness of
our sins. We consequently
acquire Christs righteousness
God then sees us to be blame
less through the work of Christ.
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1.WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE IN
IN CHRIST?
> To be born again
> To accept salvation which is in
Christ.
> To be dedicated for Christ
2.TO BE INCORPORATED INTO
CHRIST.
> To be joined into christ
> To share in the previleges of
Christ.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF THIS TO ME
> Being a heir together with Christ.
> Receiving Spiritual blessings.
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Q 1. What things do we learn about God in this verse?
- God is supreme above all.
- Our God is Holy
- God is close to the humble and repentant.
Q 2. What is the great paradox here?
Our God lives in high places and at the same time lives with people
of contrite spirit
Q 3. Why does God care so much about the downtrodden?
It is part of Gods attributes to defend the poor, weak, and the downtrodden
Read with me the following :- Amos 1:13-15 , Psalms 68:5
Q 4. Do you and your congregation care for the downtrodden?
- Have seen my pastor stand firmly to defend some orphaned children in our church
whose land was being grabed
- Where i have gotten opportunity, i have tried to stand for the oppressed more so in
my workplace.
Q2. Lost Son
in 1. Parables about God's Love
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Q2. (a)What this parable has in common with the other two:-
In all parables there is joy and celebrations in finding the lost.
Q2 (c) What we can learn from the parable of lost son.
>Gods unconditional love for his children.
> Forgiveness, Repentance, Humility, Gratitude, Reconciliation.
> We must accept those who repent of their sins back to flock, congregation, the sins they had committed notwithstanding.