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Systematic Expository Study of God’s Word 26/01/2015

Study 05: THE PERSEVERANCE OF FAITH

TEXT: Hebrews 11:13-16

“We ought to give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard” (Hebrews 2:1). More especially do we need to pay attention to what the Holy Spirit is teaching us today in this passage on the subject of faith. Many preachers and teachers are confused and they misinterpret this passage: “These all died in faith, NOT HAVING RECEIVED the promises” (Hebrews 11:13). They fail to rightly divide the Word of truth and so weaken the faith of many. This chapter uses the word “receive” a number of times: “Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed”. “These all died in faith, not having received the promises” “...and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son”, “Women received their dead raised to life again”, “And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise” (Hebrews 11:11,13,17,35,39). Scriptural interpretation (fully treated in the third section of this study) will remove all confusions.

The faith of Bible believers was (and is) incorruptible and could not be conquered by adverse circumstances. The eye of their hearts saw clearly the blessings God had promised and they were persuaded that they would be theirs in due season. The Scriptures commend the perseverance of the Old Testament believers. Despite all the assaults of temptations and trials around them, they persisted in clinging to God and His Word. They lived by faith and died in faith.

1. THE CONSTANCY OF FAITH
Hebrews 11:13,14; Genesis 25:5,8; 48:21; 49:28-31; 50:24; 1 Kings 8:56; Numbers 24:17,19; Job 19:25-27; Isaiah 9:6; John 8:56.

“These all died in faith, not having received the promises...” Each one of the Old Testament characters died in the firm expectation of the promised Messiah, believing and beholding the heavenly glory afar off. Their eyes of faith were strong, they were endowed with long-distant spiritual vision. With the telescope of faith, they saw them afar off, were fully persuaded and embraced them (Hebrews 11:13). Faith sees the invisible clearly, brings strong persuasion in the heart and makes us to embrace God’s promises.

“These all died in faith”. To die in faith is to have an assured confidence in God till and at the point of death. They had a firm belief in the reality and existence of life and fellowship with God after death. They entrusted their departing souls into the care of a loving and faithful God. They had strong faith believing in the final, blessed rest in the heavenly country prepared for them by God. Their chief aim and supreme desire was to lay aside all hindrances, live like “strangers and pilgrims on the earth”, “[seeking] those things which are above... [setting their] affection on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:1,2).

Do you have such faith that sees the promises afar off; being fully persuaded, do you fully and firmly embrace those promises? Are God’s promises really precious to us? Do our hearts cling to them with love and delight? Do we plead those promises before the Throne of Grace? Does our daily walk show that we are strangers and pilgrims on the earth, that we are “partakers of the heavenly calling”?

2. THE COMMITMENT OF FAITH
Hebrews 11:15,16; Genesis 24:6-8; Job 17:9; Psalm 112:7; Proverbs 24:21; Galatians 2:18; Psalms 27:4; 73:25.

The patriarchs remained in the land where God placed them because they surrendered to the total control of God. If they had desired to return to the idolatrous land from which they were called, the opportunities were many, instead of going back, they perservered in the path which God appointed for them. Despite all discouragements, trials and difficulties, they committed themselves to following that course marked out for them by God. So firm was Abraham’s conviction and commitment that he would not go back to his native land nor allow Isaac, his son, to go there to take a wife. We, too, should manifest such commitment of faith. Though enticements abound on every hand tempting us to go back to the world and its vanities, we must keep on looking unto Jesus, fixing our hearts on heaven and its glories.

The heavenly country was ever on the hearts of the Patriarchs as: (1) Abraham “looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God” (Hebrews 11:10). (2) They “confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth” (Hebrews 11:13). (3) “They seek a country” (Hebrews 11:14). (4) “They desire a better country, that is, an heavenly” (Hebrews 11:16), (5) They “declare plainly that they seek a country” (Hebrews 11:14). Are we so desirous of that better country - the heavenly country? Then earthly things will not hold our hearts captive.

3. THE CATALOGUE OF BENEFITS THROUGH FAITH
Hebrews 11:11,13,17,35,39; Psalm 103:1-5; 1 Kings 8:56; Isaiah 38:1-5,17; Psalm 51:12; 68:19; James 5:11,16-18.

This chapter reveals that the Old Testament believers received the fulfilment of many promises. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua and many others received the promises (Hebrews 11:11,17,35; Genesis 12:2; 13:2; 26:12,13; 45:9-13; Deuteronomy 1:10). Also, many individuals in Israel received many blessings by faith. They received salvation (Psalms 51:12; 32:1,2), healing (Exodus 15:26; Psalms 103:3; 107:20), deliverance (Psalm 34:4,19), sanctification (Leviticus 20:8; Isaiah 6:5-7), protection and preservation (Isaiah 43:2; Daniel 3:20-25; 6:19-22), and answers to prayers (Psalms 66:19,20; 68:19).

Yet, “these all died in faith, not having received the promises” (Hebrews 11:13,39). What promises were they not able to receive? Israel became a great nation after Abraham’s death (Genesis 12:2). All the families of the earth being blessed through Abraham was fulfilled with the coming of Christ (Genesis 12:3). Prophecies concerning the Messiah and the fulness of the Holy Spirit were later fulfilled but not during the lifetime of the Old Testament saints. God is faithful. Now, we can receive all He has promised us.

TOPIC: Fruit Of Obedience

Tuesday, February 03, 2015

TEXT: MATTHEW 2:13-23

Key Verse: “And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him” (Matthew 2:13).

There was danger that the family of Joseph did not know about. In keeping with His promise of protection and preservation, God told him to flee to Egypt with his wife Mary and baby Jesus “for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him”. Disregard of this advice on the pretext that God would protect His own irrespective of where they are would have brought avoidable disaster.

God knows the strength of the enemy and knows how best to preserve His people in His own way. So, He does not entertain argument of the disobedient and perishing. God has a thousand and one ways of guiding and protecting and fulfilling divine promises for His people. In this case, God sought Joseph’s obedience to His guidance, which involved the family fleeing the country.

Joseph cooperated with God, by not staying behind to pray for the instant destruction of Herod. Of course, this would have made the trip to Egypt, with all its hazards, unnecessary. He leftfor Egypt in compliance with divine instruction, and the Child was saved.

So, even where God has promised protection or provision, there are conditions to be met to have the fulfilment of it. God’s promise of long life, for instance, was predicated on obedience. “And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments... then I will lengthen thy days.” Joseph fully obeyed God’s method of protecting his family from the wicked scheme of Herod; he enjoyed the complete coverage of the Almighty. He neither questioned nor dictated to God how He should deliver and protect them.

The Christian must be submissive to the plans of God even while claiming His promises in times of trials and challenges. That is when he will enjoy the fruits of obedience which include divine protection, unlimited supplies, prosperity and divine presence.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: DEUTERONOMY 7 - 9

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Obedience is key to receiving from God.

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TOPIC: Proving His Promises

Monday, February 02, 2015

TEXT: JOSHUA 12:1-6

Key Verse: “Now these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east” (Joshua 12:1).

Many people have had the sad and disappointing experience of unfulfilled promises and unrealized dreams. They had received the promise with enthusiasm, great joy and high hopes. Unfortunately, days become months; years passed and the promise is far from being fulfilled. While many have died unfulfilled, some still living, have lost hope that the promise would be fulfilled. It has now become a hurting illusion. A few however, know the satisfying joy of having their dreams come true.

The text today reveals the faithfulness of God in fulfilling an age-long promise to the Israelites. He had, many years ago, promised the children of Israel that He would take them to the Land of Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey. While in the Egyptian bondage, they had looked forward to this promise. After many years of pilgrimage, they arrived the land of Canaan as the record of the land they have possessed shows in today’s passage.

One solemn truth we cannot afford to gloss over is the fact that it was not all of them that got the promise at the beginning that eventually possessed the land. All those who were unbelieving, stubborn and rebellious on the way could not get there aside those who live right till old age and died. The Israelites who eventually possessed it did not get there on the basis of their strength, military prowess or experience at war. In fact, the nations whose lands they possessed were stronger, more experienced and organized than they were; God fought for them and gave them the land. Their only simple role was faith and obedience.

God’s promise will never fail. It may appear delayed but it will eventually be fulfilled. To have the fulfillment of His promises in your life, family and endeavor, you need faith, obedience and patience.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: DEUTERONOMY 4 - 6

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: He that shall come, will come, and will not tarry.

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TOPIC: His implanted Image

"Sunday, February 01, 2015"

*TEXT: GENESIS 1:26-31*

*"Key Verse: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them” (Genesis 1:27)."*
Man is the crown of God’s creation. Whereas other creatures came into being by God’s word, man was created as God’s workmanship according to the divine purpose. The Godhead declared, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...” Man was created in the mold of God’s own nature with the image of holiness and righteousness.
He was created with a neverdying soul (Genesis 2:7); a moral and an intellectual being with capacity to reason, plan and organize; and a free moral agent. He was created to know, to love, to glorify God in this life and dwell with Him throughout eternity. God, in His divine purpose and plan, made adequate provisions for man’s welfare, care and comfort before his creation. In addition, God gave man dominion over all other creatures to bear rule over them. It is evident that man has spiritual distinctiveness, which places him above all animals (Psalm 8:4- 6). Besides, He blessed and charged him with the responsibility of procreation.
Unfortunately, man lost the state of perfection and fellowship with God through Adam’s disobedience. However, man can regain his lost glory through Christ’s death and resurrection. Now, there is redemption for those who exercise faith in His atoning blood. It is this redemption that restores man to God’s original plan and purpose before his fall (2 Peter 1:4).
As blessed creatures and children of God, we should continually show appreciation to Him for this special privilege (1 John 3:1). We should also live for His glory in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives on earth (Luke 1:70-75).
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: DEUTERONOMY 1 - 3*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God’s love for mankind is unparalleled."*
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TOPIC: The Ultimate Mediator

Saturday, January 31, 2015

TEXT: HEBREWS 8:1-6

Key Verse: “Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens” (Hebrews 8:1).

Each time a regional crisis erupts that threatens to degenerate into a global conflict, the United Nations raises a team of mediators to broker peace between the warring parties. Those engaged in the struggle would not sit to discuss and work out a situation at the same table unless brought together by a go-between who is trusted and respected by both groups. The strategy has often worked to bring peace to our turbulent world.

This reveals the wisdom God has given man to save him from destroying himself. For the Creator Himself has used the process of mediation to redeem fallen man. Alienated from our Maker as a result of our sin, we had been at loggerheads with Him; our fate is decidedly His wrath, judgment and perdition in hell. To halt the process, a mediator must step in. Jesus Christ is that Mediator.

He is infinitely fit for the great mission to resolve the problem of sin, because he is “set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.” The Bible says Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry as “a mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises”.

Supplications, worship, service, confession of our sins, request for grace to be empowered to live righteously made to God through Him are assured of answers from the throne of Majesty in the heavens because “He (Jesus) ever liveth to make intercession...“ for those who seek God through Him.

All that sinners and backsliders need to do to be reconciled with the offended God is to drop their old sinful ways, repent and accept the mediation Christ made on behalf of everyone the world over. God will not reject the penitent who seeks pardon through Jesus, the Mediator and Saviour of the world.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 13 - 16

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Jesus is the ultimate Mediator.

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TOPIC: The Blessedness Of The Scriptures

Friday, January 30, 2015

TEXT: PSALM 1:1-6

Key Verse: “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” (Psalm 1:3).


One of the famous founding fathersof the United States of America, President Thomas Jefferson deeply enjoyed the companionship of the Scriptures such that he did something novel: after reading the comforting text of the four gospels, he extracted only the words of our Lord Jesus Christ and made them into a book he titled: The life and words of Jesus of Nazareth. Later, it came to be known as the Jefferson Bible.

Historical research reveals that Jefferson in his first White House term never savoured a more blessed time than when he dreamed about writing the volume. Such meditation upon the word of God guided him to achieve the fame attributed to him in US history. It helped in the part Jefferson played in the formulation of the Declaration of Independence, in which he gave the Creator exclusive reverence as the Giver of life, liberty and happiness.

This fact indeed authenticates what the psalmist says in today’s text: if a man’s delight is in the law of the Lord, meditating day and night in it (verse 2), “he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of waters, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” (verse 3). Can we find such blessedness and prosperity in the philosophy and doctrine of man? No. Instead, what the latter has given are a toxic mix of deadly pleasure and eventual perdition in eternity.

But Jesus, the Son of God, can deliver those who reach out to Him in humble penitence. His words will soothe them and heal the pain inflicted on them by the false teaching of the enemy. A restoration to the path of prosperity will then follow and usher in the joy and peace of salvation which “passeth
all understanding”.

Then would be fulfilled Jesus’ promise in Matthew 11:28: “Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest”.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 10 - 12

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The power of God’s word brings fullness of joy.

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TOPIC: Bowels Of Mercy In Prayers

Thursday, January 29, 2015

TEXT: DANIEL 9:4-10

Key Verse: “And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments” (Daniel 9:4).

Prayer is the means and activity by which men align themselves with God’s purpose. It does not consist in battering the walls of heaven for personal benefits. Rather, it is committing ourselves to carrying out His purposes. It is not bending God’s will but in bowing to His will to be done. If Christians spend as much time praying as they do grumbling, they would soon have nothing to grumble about.

God had promised the children of Israel that whenever they were taken captive into a strange land, if they would repent of their sins, He would remember them because of His covenant with Abraham. Daniel, on this account, took his countrymen’s place by confessing their sins. He acted as their representative and intercessory priest. Thus, he typifies the Messiah, the Sin-bearer and great Intercessor. If we fulfill our part of the bargain, God will not fail to fulfill His. He will be faithful to His people as He is to His word. He keeps covenant and not one iota of His promise shall fall to the ground.

Daniel pleaded for God’s mercy and sued for the performance of His promise, knowing that their captivity was occasioned by sin. He took it upon himself to seek the face of God on behalf of his people so God could forgive their sins and end their calamities and captivity. To this sincere heartfelt prayer, God answered by sending an angel to disclose His mind to Daniel.

During prayer, we need to focus on God’s greatness, goodness, majesty and mercy. Sin and Satan are ruining people’s lives. There seems to be no hope for peace and progress. The church also is not spared the crisis as she daily suffers opposition from persecutor and false prophets. This is the right time for true believers in Christ to arise like Daniel and intercede in prayer for God’s mercy upon our world.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 7 - 9

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Prayer is the heart’s sincere desire.

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One who is capable of ruling a nation should be capable of putting is community, region,& state under control irrespective of opposition in government as a peace keeper.

The Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential Campaign Team in the South West, Mr. Jide Adeniji, has said the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), does not possess the mental capability to rule Nigeria in the 21st century.

Adeniji said this at a press conference in Osogbo on Tuesday.

Adeniji, who is the Chairman of Federal Road Maintenance Agency, said Buhari did nothing worthwhile when he staged a coup and unseat a democratically elected government of former President Shehu Shagari in 1983.

According to him, while President Goodluck Jonathan has done so much, including establishing federal universities in states where such did not exist.

He said, “I respect Gen. Buhari; he is an elderly man, but Buhari does not have the mental capability to rule Nigeria. Some people ruled Nigeria and did not build anything, they did not do anything to uplift the standard of education.

“No way, President (Goodluck) Jonathan won’t hand over power to an S75 holder. His certificate is in doubt. Is that the kind of leader Nigeria needs now? No.”

Adeniji said Yoruba people would not vote for Buhari because he did not love the people of the South West.

According to him, there was a time some Fulani cattle rearers and some Yoruba people clashed at Shaki in Oyo State and lives were lost.

Adeniji claimed that Lam Adesina, the then governor of Oyo State, was happy to see that Buhari was the leader of delegation from the North to assess the situation but said the governor was socked when Buhari allegedly said he came for only Fulani people and not for the affected Yoruba people.

He said, “Such person is not fit to lead a country like Nigeria.”

The FERMA boss argued that the choice of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo(SAN), as Buhari’s running mate, would not sway Yoruba people to vote for the APC candidate.

JANUARY 27, 2015 BY FEMI MAKINDE, OSOGBO

Be careful who you vote for

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TOPIC: Incredible Unity Of Scripture

"Wednesday, January 28, 2015"

*TEXT: MATTHEW 1:1-7*

*"Key Verse: “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1)."*
It has continued to baffle secular scholars that the divinely inspired Holy Bible with 66 books and over 40 writers in different far-flung ages and places spanning centuries and several kilometers between them have seen reprints many times over without a doctrinal revision warranted by errors or new findings about its claims.
There cannot be such a shortcoming because the Bible comes from the One Who says in Isaiah 34:16 “Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them”.
So, we find in the opening verses of the gospel of Matthew a sweeping survey of several generations from the time of Abraham, the patriarch to the time of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a mighty genealogical tree that mentions illustrious men and women of faith: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Ruth, Jesse, Solomon, Josiah, Hezekiah, Joseph, Mary etc. The list is long.
Although it was an impressible family tree, it is more inspiring to discover that each stage of the growth of the tree was building up to the revelation of the Messiah, our Lord Jesus Christ. All the components of the tree played their parts faithfully and in absolute obedience to the path directed by God. God who planted it caused it to grow to maturity and fruition as Matthew showed it.
The importance of reliable record-keeping is here underscored. It is also further proof of the stunning unity and veracity of Scripture. Old Testament Bible characters got a mention in the New Testament as evidence that they are linked by the common denominator, faith, just as we who believe in Jesus as our Lord and Saviour are part of the Lord’s family tree. “So then, they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham” (Galatians 3:9).
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 4 - 6*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:  The Lord knoweth them that are His."*
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TOPIC: Your Tongue, Your Fortune

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

TEXT: PROVERBS 13:1-17

Key Verse: “He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction” (Proverbs 13:3).


It is not uncommon to find people blame the misfortunes that happen to them on one enemy or the other. There are others who also believe that their lot in life, whether it is good or bad, is just what has been destined for them by God. They do not want to accept that what befalls them is largely a result of what their tongue has brought on them from their confessions. Those who understand the connection between what they say and what they have are careful with the way they use their tongue.

Today, many people practise positive confession because of the power it possesses. It is what they hope for and expect to see that they confess with their mouths and it is working for them. If you desire a healthy life, a happy family, godly children, prosperous business and career, confess them. People who are pessimistic about life and often confess negative things will also get negative results.

It must be noted however that no amount of positive confessions will bring about positive results if it is not based on truth, honesty and goodwill. To engage in dubious acts and hope that your positive confessions will work for you is self-delusion. If you also speak ill of your neighbor and expect positive things in your life, you are mistaken! Lying, mischief, flattering, backbiting and sowing seeds of discord among brethren cannot produce positive things in life.

For your tongue to be wholesome and be a tree of life bringing healthy fruits, your heart must be transformed. Obviously, it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. You cannot expect to speak good words and lead a good life if your heart is evil and corrupt. You will need a change of heart which the Lord only can give when you become born again.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 1 - 3

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: To keep your life, keep your tongue!

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TOPIC: When Enemies Fail

Monday, January 26, 2015
TEXT: NEHEMIAH 2:9-11

Key Verse: “When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel” (Nehemiah 2:10).

The gray heron (a bird that lives around water) has a very singular mode of defense. When attacked by the eagle or falcon, it simply stands quiet and firm. Using its sharp pointed beak as a sword, it simply allows the predator to pierce itself through by its own force. Christians have the Sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. When attacked by the enemy, we stand firm, display the Sword of the Spirit and we overcome.

Nehemiah was not on a personal errand or vainglorious adventure; he was commissioned by God and the king to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. But, there were people with selfish interests who would prefer the wall to be left as it was. To achieve this, they would orchestrate all forms of obstacles to hinder the project, or better still, stop it from being embarked upon. Such were Sanballat, the Horonite; Tobiah, the Ammonite; and Geshem, the Arabian. They would be supported by Jewish accomplices, who also for selfish interests, would prefer the wall to remain in ruins.

The paradox of the Christian race is played out here. We are called out of the darkness of the world, purged and purified with the blood of Jesus Christ, and commissioned to rebuild the “broken walls” of people who are still under the dominion of Satan. This assignment marks us out for persecution by Satan and his agents. They will design all forms of attacks to dissuade and intimidate us from carrying out our God-ordained assignment.

But, thank God, we are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us. There is need for us to put on the whole armour of God to withstand all the wiles and strategies of Satan and his cohorts against our lives. This way, we will, like Nehemiah, successfully complete the assignment God has given us to do. Many souls will be saved, Christ will be glorified and we will be rewarded by the Lord.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 26 - 28

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Every saint is more than a conqueror through Christ.

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TOPIC: Sweet Repose For The Christ-Like

"Sunday, January 25, 2015"

*TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-11*

*"Key Verse: “So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow” (2 Corinthians 2:7)."*
The penitentiary, that is, the prison, is meant to correct the ills of society. Statistics reveal that instead of rehabilitating offenders, jail terms in prisons tend to harden the majority of criminals. They come out of prisons worse than they went in because of their belief that the society hated them for even sending them to jail.
In the Corinthian church, indiscipline became commonplace to the point of destroying the very spiritual fabric of the church. Apostle Paul, as the supervising shepherd of the church, provided a remedy by the excommunication of a member who was found guilty of fornication.
Although this particular member repented of his sin, he was left in the cold. Apostle Paul had to write this second epistle that superceded his earlier instruction to lift the discipline of the errant but penitent member. He reasoned that an endless discipline instead of correcting an ill, could harden the errant disciple in his sins.
Church discipline is necessary and essential to the spiritual health of the church. But an endless and erratic discipline without grace could harden the disciplined. In our homes, parents should discipline their erring children with appropriate punishment that is commensurate with the offence. Besides, the guilty must be punished to enable him lead a better life and not necessarily to snuff life out of him altogether.
As we maintain an uncompromising stance in keeping God’s law with regards to discipline in the family, church and society, let’s do so from God’s clear perspective - the ability to temper justice with mercy.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 24 - 25*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Discipline without love is cruelty."*
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TOPIC: Stick To The Blueprint

"Saturday, January 24, 2015"

*TEXT: JOSHUA 11:10-23*

*"Key Verse: “As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded Moses” (Joshua 11:15 )."*
Joshua had been a very faithful and loyal servant of Moses. No doubt, he must have carefully observed the life of Moses especially with the way Moses obeyed and carried out the instructions of God. He knew that the secret of his success was in his careful obedience to God and must also have learnt from the incidence that prevented Moses from getting to the land of Canaan. As he took over the mantle of leadership from Moses and was handed the manual for his operations and the blueprint for his success – “this Book of the Law” - Joshua was careful enough to follow every detail without fail. No wonder he had such a very successful campaign and had no record of rebellion or stubbornness among his followers.
The passage for today’s reading outlines the summary of his conquest. As he obeyed the Lord, he found the initial promise he was given that “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have given unto you…” and “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life…” (Joshua 1:3,5 ) to be very true. As he marched out in battle with faith and courage, kings and kingdoms collapsed before him until he had fully taken possession of the land. He followed the divine blueprint and obtained the promised good success (Joshua 1:8 ).
If we wish to be as prosperous and successful as Joshua, we must also obey all that the Lord commanded us. In ministry, marriage or career, true and lasting success will always come through courage and obedience to the Word. Compromise, unfaithfulness, disobedience and the desire to be like other people are some of the reasons so many have failed today. If we mark the path of successful men and follow the trail they have left, there is no doubt that we too will be successful. So,let’s stick to the blueprint.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 22 - 23*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God’s word is the divine blueprint for success, stick to it."*
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TOPIC: Stick To The Blueprint

"Saturday, January 24, 2015"

*TEXT: JOSHUA 11:10-23*

*"Key Verse: “As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded Moses” (Joshua 11:15 )."*
Joshua had been a very faithful and loyal servant of Moses. No doubt, he must have carefully observed the life of Moses especially with the way Moses obeyed and carried out the instructions of God. He knew that the secret of his success was in his careful obedience to God and must also have learnt from the incidence that prevented Moses from getting to the land of Canaan. As he took over the mantle of leadership from Moses and was handed the manual for his operations and the blueprint for his success – “this Book of the Law” - Joshua was careful enough to follow every detail without fail. No wonder he had such a very successful campaign and had no record of rebellion or stubbornness among his followers.
The passage for today’s reading outlines the summary of his conquest. As he obeyed the Lord, he found the initial promise he was given that “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have given unto you…” and “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life…” (Joshua 1:3,5 ) to be very true. As he marched out in battle with faith and courage, kings and kingdoms collapsed before him until he had fully taken possession of the land. He followed the divine blueprint and obtained the promised good success (Joshua 1:.
If we wish to be as prosperous and successful as Joshua, we must also obey all that the Lord commanded us. In ministry, marriage or career, true and lasting success will always come through courage and obedience to the Word. Compromise, unfaithfulness, disobedience and the desire to be like other people are some of the reasons so many have failed today. If we mark the path of successful men and follow the trail they have left, there is no doubt that we too will be successful. So,let’s stick to the blueprint.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 22 - 23*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God’s word is the divine blueprint for success, stick to it."*
*Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/
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TOPIC: Stick To The Blueprint

"Saturday, January 24, 2015"

*TEXT: JOSHUA 11:10-23*

*"Key Verse: “As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded Moses” (Joshua 11:15 )."*
Joshua had been a very faithful and loyal servant of Moses. No doubt, he must have carefully observed the life of Moses especially with the way Moses obeyed and carried out the instructions of God. He knew that the secret of his success was in his careful obedience to God and must also have learnt from the incidence that prevented Moses from getting to the land of Canaan. As he took over the mantle of leadership from Moses and was handed the manual for his operations and the blueprint for his success – “this Book of the Law” - Joshua was careful enough to follow every detail without fail. No wonder he had such a very successful campaign and had no record of rebellion or stubbornness among his followers.
The passage for today’s reading outlines the summary of his conquest. As he obeyed the Lord, he found the initial promise he was given that “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have given unto you…” and “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life…” (Joshua 1:3,5) to be very true. As he marched out in battle with faith and courage, kings and kingdoms collapsed before him until he had fully taken possession of the land. He followed the divine blueprint and obtained the promised good success (Joshua 1:.
If we wish to be as prosperous and successful as Joshua, we must also obey all that the Lord commanded us. In ministry, marriage or career, true and lasting success will always come through courage and obedience to the Word. Compromise, unfaithfulness, disobedience and the desire to be like other people are some of the reasons so many have failed today. If we mark the path of successful men and follow the trail they have left, there is no doubt that we too will be successful. So,let’s stick to the blueprint.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 22 - 23*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God’s word is the divine blueprint for success, stick to it."*
*Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/
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TOPIC: Stick To The Blueprint

"Saturday, January 24, 2015"

*TEXT: JOSHUA 11:10-23*

*"Key Verse: “As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded Moses” (Joshua 11:15)."*
Joshua had been a very faithful and loyal servant of Moses. No doubt, he must have carefully observed the life of Moses especially with the way Moses obeyed and carried out the instructions of God. He knew that the secret of his success was in his careful obedience to God and must also have learnt from the incidence that prevented Moses from getting to the land of Canaan. As he took over the mantle of leadership from Moses and was handed the manual for his operations and the blueprint for his success – “this Book of the Law” - Joshua was careful enough to follow every detail without fail. No wonder he had such a very successful campaign and had no record of rebellion or stubbornness among his followers.
The passage for today’s reading outlines the summary of his conquest. As he obeyed the Lord, he found the initial promise he was given that “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have given unto you…” and “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life…” (Joshua 1:3,5) to be very true. As he marched out in battle with faith and courage, kings and kingdoms collapsed before him until he had fully taken possession of the land. He followed the divine blueprint and obtained the promised good success (Joshua 1:.
If we wish to be as prosperous and successful as Joshua, we must also obey all that the Lord commanded us. In ministry, marriage or career, true and lasting success will always come through courage and obedience to the Word. Compromise, unfaithfulness, disobedience and the desire to be like other people are some of the reasons so many have failed today. If we mark the path of successful men and follow the trail they have left, there is no doubt that we too will be successful. So,let’s stick to the blueprint.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 22 - 23*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God’s word is the divine blueprint for success, stick to it."*
*Higher Everyday for Youths - Link: http://highereveryday.dclmhq.org/
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cyonujemen:
Can someone tell us the current price for melange? I heard that the price gas really appreciated. How true?

melange price is appreciating here in.my area we talking of 420-450
sizes r 350g-600g
anytin less is #400-3** as per size

robonski15:
Boss i hail u too, keep up with the tour and share some pix also.

www.agricnetwork.com

nt a fan of pics but i wil try n do sth

robonski15:
Hmmmm that's the best bet, remember me in your kingdom boss

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Boss i remain loyal in and out ur territory u r a gud citizen i wish u can contest for president i for giv u my pvc.

u wil b remembered wen d outcome comes.

humble007:
I was feeding a specific formula, but I hardly have time to prepare it this days so, I interswitched with vital feed once in a while(like three times now) and when I do so they take the whole bag once. please can the number of fishes be estimated by the amount of feed they take? my fishes take 15kg of feed at ago.

bro a bag is too small for dos tins i saw oh u should empty 2-3 bags/meal oh

TOPIC: Not A Monster

Friday, January 23, 2015

TEXT: GENESIS 1:24-25

Key Verse: “And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good” (Genesis 1:25).

Frankenstein’s monster, the science fiction whose creator found himself helpless to save himself and the environment from the deeds of what he formed, is an abysmally poor imitation of the beings created by Jehovah God. He is a far cry from man, the one created in the image of God.

The Almighty exercises absolute control over man and any works of His hands. Although God said to man: “Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and upon the earth,” He still reserves to Himself the ultimate powers of arbitration and control.

Contrary to the blasphemous teaching of evolution, God created man and the universe. He is watching over His handiwork though Satan tried to destroy it by causing the fall of man in Eden. God has set aside a time for the restoration of the dignity of man. He is doing it through the provision of the last Adam, Jesus Christ. Redeemed, believers are now empowered to reject the deceit of the devil.

Jesus and His saints will soon reign to put an end to ages of depravity and destruction wreaked on the world by Satan and his demonic followers. Redeemed man will recover lost ground: “And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Revelation 21:4).

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 20 - 21

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God who created man will have the last say.

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