Lesson Starters
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Lesson Starters
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Lesson Starters Beginning with the Letter "G"
GOD MY FATHER
What it involves:
a. A new nature - "Partakers of the divine nature" (2 Pet. 1:4); b. Provision met - "Your heavenly Father knoweth" (Matt. 6:32); c. Protection granted - "The Lord is thy keeper" (Ps. 121:5); d. Education bestowed - "Thy God which teacheth thee" (Is. 40:17); e. Correction received - "Chastening." "Correction" (Heb. 12:5, 9); f. Sympathy manifested - "The Lord pitieth" (Ps. 103:13); g. Inheritance promised - "Give you the kingdom" (Luke 12:32)
What it implies:
a. That I adore Him constantly - "Blessed be the...Father" (Eph. 1:3); b. That I trust Him implicitly - "With all thine heart" (Prov. 3:5); c. That I follow Him continually - "Be ye followers" (Eph. 5:1); d. That I obey Him fully - "As obedient children" (2 Pet. 1:14); e. That I walk with Him completely - "Unto all pleasing" (Col. 1:10)
GOD'S PEOPLE LIKENED TO THE PALM TREE
Because it flourishes - Why it flourishes: It possesses life; How it flourishes: "Upright as the palm tree" (Jer. 10:5); Where it flourishes: "In the Courts of our God" (Ps. 92:13)
Because of its fruitfulness - It bears the most delicious fruit.
Because of its usefulness - It is said to have 360 different uses.
Because it will flourish under the greatest difficulties.
Because it draws its supplies from hidden sources.
Because it is an emblem of triumph - "Palms in their hands" (Rev. 7:9)
GUILT, TWO FACTS ABOUT MY
In Jeremiah 31:34
Divine forgiveness of iniquity
Divine forgetfulness of sin
GOD, THE FORGIVENESS OF
In Isaiah 43
1. The Subjects of His Forgiveness - A prayerless people (v. 22); A backsliding people (v. 22); A transgressing people (v. 27); A trying people (v. 24)
2. The Character of His Forgiveness - Divine: "I, even I" (v. 25); Complete: "Blotted out" (v. 25); Comforting: "Will not...sins" (v. 25)
3. The Cause of His Forgiveness - "For My own sake" (v. 25)
GOD, SEEING AFTER
Seek for God only - "Wait thou only upon God" (Ps. 62:5)
Seek for God early - "Early will I seek Thee" (Ps. 63:1)
GOD'S PEOPLE AS JEWELS
Their Origin - Dug out of the earth, or drawn up from the depths of the sea
The Refining Process - (Cutting, polishing, etc.) through which they pass
Their Variety - Nothing shows greater diversity than jewels
Their Brilliancy - "Let your light so shine before men" (Matt. 5:16)
Their Value - Cleopatra had a jewel worth many hundreds of thousands dollars; The Mogul diamond is worth millions
They are Safely Kept - "They shall never perish" (John 10:28)
They will be Displayed - "Then shall ye also appear with Him in glory" (Col. 3:4)
GOD'S COMFORTING WORDS
In Deuteronomy 31:6
Divine Exhortation - "Be strong...courage"
Divine Encouragement - "Fear not, nor be afraid"
Divine Presence - "The Lord...go with thee"
Divine Promise - "He will not...thee"
GOD, LOVE FOR
The Way To Love Him:
a. Sincerely - "Love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity" (Eph. 6:24); b. Supremely - "With all thy heart and with all thy strength" (Matt. 22:37); c. Ardently - "Many waters cannot quench love" (Canticles 8:7); d. Perfectly - "Perfect love casteth out fear" (1 John 4:18)
The Proof That We Love Him:
a. There will be spiritual joy (Ps. 5:11); b. There will be hatred of sin (Ps. 97:10); c. There will be obedience to His commands (John 14:15); d. There will be love of the saints (1 John 5:1); e. There will be untiring zeal in His service (John 21:15, 17)
GENTILES, A FIVE-FOLD MESSAGE TO THE
In Acts 26:18
Revelation - "To open their eyes"
Repentance - "To turn them from darkness"
Release - "From the power of Satan"
Remission - "Receive the forgiveness of sins"
Riches - "An Inheritance"
Reserved - "Among them who are set apart"
GOSPEL, THE
What is the Gospel:
a. A declaration of facts (1 Cor. 15:1-3); b. A declaration of judgments (Rev. 14:6-7)
How the Holy Spirit describes the Gospel:
a. "The Gospel of God" because God is its source (Rom. 1:1); b. "The Gospel of Christ" because He is the subject of it (Rom. 1:16)
What is our responsibility to the Gospel:
a. Preach it (Mark 16:15); b. Defend it (Phil. 1:17); c. Live it (Phil. 1:27); d. Believe it (Phil. 1:27); e. Cleave to it (Col. 1:23)
What are the results of the Gospel:
a. Saving (Rom. 1:16); b. Sealing (Eph. 1:13)
GOD CONFERS ON US, WHAT
The dignity of Sonship - "Sons of God" (Rom. 8:14)
The glory of Heirship - "Heirs of God" (Rom. 8:17)
The blessedness of Friendship - "Ye are My friends" (John 15:14)
The authority of Kingship - "Hath made us kings" (Rev. 1:6)
The reality of Fellowship - "Our fellowship is with the Father" (1 John 1:3)
The love of Relationship - "Love...bestowed upon us" (1 John 3:1)
The joy of Ownership - "All are yours" (1 Cor. 3:22)
GOD'S MESSAGE TO MAN
A divine Appointment - "To die" (Heb. 9:27):
a. Its Universality - "All die" (1 Cor. 15:22); b. Its Certainty - "It is appointed" (Heb. 9:27); c. Its Suddenness - "This night" (Luke 12:20); d. Its Nearness - "But a step...death" (1 Sam. 20:3)
A divine Declaration - "After this the Judgment" (Heb. 9:27):
a. Its Individuality - "Every one" (Rom. 14:12); b. Its Eternity - "Everlasting punishment" (Matt. 25:46); c. Its Finality - "Whosoever...of fire" (Rev. 20:15)
GOD'S LOVE TO THE WORLD
In John 3:16
Its Object: "The world"
Its Extent: "So"
Its Proof: "Gave"
Its Result: "Life" - Character of the life ["Eternal"]; Season of the life ["Hath"]; Freeness of the life ["Whosoever"]; Condition of the life ["Believeth")]
GOSPEL IN BRIEF, THE
In John 3:16
The Unworthiness of its object - "The world"
The Vastness of its sacrifice - "His...son"
The Sublimity of its purpose - "Whosoever...perish"
The Greatness of its result - "Everlasting life"
GREAT THINGS
In John 3:16
A Great:
a. Fact - "God loved" b. Gift - "His...son" c. Promise - "Not perish" d. Result - "Everlasting life"
GOD'S MERCY TO US
In Ephesians 2
His Character:
a. Rich in mercy - "God, who is rich in mercy" (v. 4); b. Great love - "His great love...us" (v. 4); c. Wonderful in kindness - "His kindness toward us" (v. 7); d. Rich in grace - "Exceeding riches of His grace" (v. 7)
His Work:
a. Raised us - "Raised us up together" (v. 6); b. Seated - "Made us sit together" (v. 6); c. Reconciled us - "Reconcile both unto God" (v. 16)
His Objects:
a. To show His grace - "That in...grace" (v. 7); b. To display kindness - "In...Christ Jesus" (v. 7)
GLORY
Definition:
a. The glory of God is the revelation of Himself (Deut. 5:24); b. The glory of Christ is seen in His miracles (John 2:11); c. The glory of the saints is in being: In Christ (2 Cor. 12:2-5); With Christ (Col. 3:4); Like Christ (Phil 3:21)
Glory Is Identified With:
a. Exaltation of Christ - "He shall glorify me" (John 16:14); b. Resurrection - "Thou shouldest see the glory of God" (John 15:40); c. Praise - "Glorifying God" (Luke 18:43); d. Grace - "The glory of His grace" (Eph. 1:6); e. Confession - "Should confess...to the glory of God" (Phil. 2:11); f. Suffering - "Suffer...that we may be also glorified" (Rom. 8:17); g. Coming of Christ - "Appear with Him in glory" (Col. 3:4); h. Reward - "A crown of glory" (1 Pet. 5:4)
Glory Is Described As:
a. Divine - "The glory of God" (Rom. 5:2); b. Bright - "The brightness of His glory" (Heb. 1:3); c. Manifested - "When His glory shall be revealed" (1 Pet. 4:13); d. Rich - "The riches of the glory" (Eph. 1:18); e. Illuminating - "The glory of God did lighten it" (Rev. 21:23)
GOD'S PEOPLE, FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF
In 1 Peter 2
Progressive - "That ye may grow thereby" (v. 2)
Priestly - "A royal priesthood" (v. 9)
Purchased - "A purchased people" (v. 9, margin)
Pilgrim - "Strangers and pilgrims" (v. 11)
GOD'S FEELING TOWARDS THE SINNER
In Ezekiel 33:11
A loving Declaration - "I have no pleasure," etc.
A great Blessing - "And live"
An urgent Exhortation - "Turn from...way"
A compassionate Question - "Why will?"
An impending Danger - "Die"
GOD, LOVE TO
How To Love Him:
a. Sincerely - "That love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity" (Eph. 6:24); b. Supremely - "With all thy heart, and with all thy soul" (Matt. 22:37); c. Perfectly - "Loved not their lives unto the death" (Rev. 12:11)
Evidences of Love To Him:
a. Spiritual joy - "Let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee" (Ps. 5:11); b. Hatred of sin - "Ye that love the Lord, hate evil" (Ps. 97:10); c. Obedience to His commands - "Keep my commandments" (John 14:15); d. Love to the saints - "Loveth him also that is begotten of Him" (1 John 5:1); e. Zeal in His service - "Feed my lambs" (John 21:15)
Operations of Love:
a. Forbearance - "suffereth long" (2 Cor. 13:4); b. Contentment - "Envieth not" (1 Cor. 13:4); c. Humility - "Vaunteth not itself" (1 Cor. 13:4); d. Refinement - "Doth not behave itself unseemly" (1 Cor. 13:5); e. Purity - "Rejoiceth in iniqity" (1 Cor. 13:6); f. Stability - "Rejoiceth in the truth" (1 Cor. 13:6); g. Gentleness - "Beareth all things" (1 Cor. 13:7); h. Durability - "Never faileth" (1 Cor. 13:8); i. Patience - "Endureth all things" (1 Cor. 13:7); j. Supremacy - "Greatest of these" (1 Cor. 13:13)
GRACE IN EPHESIANS, EIGHT ASPECTS OF
In Ephesians
Subjects of grace - "Grace be to you" [Saints] (1:2)
Beauty of grace - "The glory of His grace" (1:6)
Wealth of grace - "Riches of His grace" (1:7)
Power of grace - "By grace ye are saved" (2:5)
Manifestation of grace - "Show...His grace" (2:7; NKJ)
Gift of grace - "It is the gift of God" (2:8)
Ministry of grace - "Minister grace unto the bearers" (4:29)
Liberality of grace - "Grace be with all them," etc. (6:24)
GOD, THE FOUR-FOLD CHARACTER OF
In Nehemiah 9
A God of Pardon - "Ready to pardon" (v. 17)
A God of Mercy - "Merciful" (v. 17)
A God of Grace - "Thou art gracious" (v. 31)
A God of Judgment - "The terrible God" (v. 32)
GOD'S WARNING
In Matthew 3:10
A Solemn statement - "The axe...trees"
A Swift judgment - "Hewn down"
A Sad end - "Cast into the fire"
GOD'S SIDE - OUR SIDE
God's Side:
"God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son" (John 3:16) - The loving and giving are God's side
Our Side:
"That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" - The believing, obeying and having are our side
GOD'S PURPOSE
With His people of old (Deut. 8:2-16):
a. To humble thee; b. To prove thee; c. To do thee good (Rom. 8:28)
GOD," "THE THINGS OF
(1 Cor. 2:11)
The Purpose of God (Ex. 3:7)
The Power of God (Ex. 9:16)
The Provision of God (Ex. 12:3)
The Punishment of God (Ex. 12:30)
GOD, KEPT BY THE POWER OF
The Lord will go before you (Is. 52:12)
The glory of the Lord shall be thy reward (Is. 58:8)
The Lord is round about His people (Ps. 125:2)
Underneath are the everlasting arms (Deut. 23:7)
His banner over me was love (Song of Solomon 2:4)
GOD AND HIS PEOPLE
In Deuteronomy 33
A place in His heart (v. 3)
A place at His feet (v. 3)
A place in His hand (v. 3)
A place near His side (v. 12)
A place between His shoulders (v. 12)
A place in His arms (v. 24)
GOD, WHAT PLEASED
1. The life that pleased God - I do always the things that please Him (John 8:29); This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased (Matt. 3:17)
2. The death that pleased God - It pleased the Lord to bruise Him (Is. 53:10); His death was a sweet smelling savoir (Eph. 5:2)
3. The results that please God - The pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in His hand (Is. 53:10); It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe (1 Cor.
1:21)
GOD SPARED NOT
Angels (2 Pet. 2:4)
Old World (2 Pet. 2:5)
Egyptians (Ps. 78:50)
Idolater (Deut. 29:20)
Israel (Rom. 11:21)
His Own Son (Rom. 11:20)
"Take Heed" (Rom. 11:20)
GOD'S WONDERS IN THE WILDERNESS
During "these forty years on the wilderness" (Deut. 8:2), God provided superbly for His people:
Food - Alike suitable for youth and age (Ex. 16:35)
Water - Clear and sparkling out of the rock "that followed them" (Deut. 8:15)
Clothing - Homespuns that "waxed not old," nor got threadbare, all these forty years (Deut. 8:4)
Footwear - A very great essential in a desert search, which never was "waxed old," and feet to match, for they (Deut. 29:5) did not become too big for the boots (Deut. 8:4)
Well might God say, "Thou has lacked nothing."
GOSPEL IN NAMES, THE
Gallio - "cared for none of these things" (Acts 18:17)
Onesimus - "put that to my account" (Philemon 18)
Simon - "neither part nor lot in matter" (Acts 8:21)
Paul - "I was not disobedient to heavenly vision" (Acts 26:19)
Elymas - "the sorcerer withstood them" (Acts 13:8)
Lydia - "whose heart the Lord opened" (Acts 16:14)
GOD, OUR
Is the:
God of Truth (Deut. 32:4; Jer. 10:10))
God of all Grace (1 Pet. 5:10)
God of Peace (Phil. 4:9)
God of Love (2 Cor. 13:11)
God of all Comfort (2 Cor. 1:3)
God of Patience (Rom. 15:5)
God of Hope (Rom. 15:13)
God of Glory (Acts 7:2)
God of Judgment (Is. 30:18)
God of Mercies (2 Cor. 1:3)
GOSPEL, THE GLORIOUS
In 1 Tim. 1
The Deliverance it works (v. 12)
The Honor it confers (v. 14)
The Riches it bestows (v. 16)
The Song it inspires (v. 17)
GRACE, THE HEART BY
Broken (Ps. 51:17)
Clean (Prov. 51:10)
Having Love of God (Rom. 5:5)
Having Peace (Phil. 4:7)
Singing (Col. 3:16)
Crieth for God (Ps. 84:2)
GOD KNOWS, WHAT
Our bodies (Ps. 103:14; 1 Kings 19:1)
The secrets of our hearts (Ps. 44:20, 21; Luke 1:4)
Those things we need (Matt. 7:5-8; Phil. 4:19)
Those things we need (2 Tim. 2:19)
Those who are His (Nah. 1:7; 2 Pet. 2:4-8)
All things (1 John 3:20, 21)
GREAT, SO
So great a people (1 Kings 3:9)
So great a God (Ps. 77:13)
So great mercy (Ps. 77:13)
So great faith (Matt. 8:10)
So great a death (2 Cor. 1:10)
So great salvation (Heb. 2:3)
So great a cloud of witnesses (Heb. 12:1)
GRACE, A PICTURE OF
(as seen in 2 Kings 25)
Emancipation - out of prison (v. 27)
Consolation - spake kindly to him (v. 28)
Exaltation - set His throne, etc. (v. 28)
Transformation - changed his prison garments (v. 28)
Preservation - A continual allowance every day, all the days of his life (v. 30)
GLORY, 13 STEPS OF
(1 Pet. 3:18-22; 134 words)
Expiation - pay the penalty for (1 Cor. 5:21) - atonement
Substitution (Rom. 7:2; Rom. 8:1; Heb. 4:15)
Reconciliation - made possible; reconciliation
Resurrection (1 Cor. 15:1-4)
Evangelization (Mark 16:15-16; Rom. 1:16; Matt. 28:18-20)
Rebellion (Rom. 8:5-8)
Expectation (2 Pet. 3:9)
Salvation (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27)
Submission
Ascension
Exaltation
Glorification
GOD'S APPEARANCES
To Abraham - as a traveler (Gen. 18)
To Jacob - as a wrestler (Gen. 32)
To Joshua - as a captain (Joshua 5)
To Zechariah - as Redeemer (Zech. 3:1)
GOSPEL IN TWO WORDS, THE PITH AND ESSENCE OF THE
"Whosoever" - For those without (John 3:16)
"Whatsoever" - For those within (John 14:13)
GOD OF ALL COMFORT, THE
Yesterday: the Lord hath comforted His people (Is. 49:13)
Today: I am He that comforteth you (Is. 51:12)
Tomorrow: they shall be comforted (Matt. 5:4)
GOD, THE FRIEND OF
Secrets are revealed to friends - "Shall I hide from Abraham?" (Gen. 18:17)
Friendship produced humility - Abram said, "I am but dust and ashes [Heb.: cinders] (Gen. 18:27)
Divine friendship; is lasting - "Abram thy friend for ever" (2 Chron. 20:7)
Obedience the proof of friendship - "Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you" (John 15:14)
GOD, THE SPIRIT OF
1 Corinthians 12
Confession of the Spirit (v. 3)
Baptism of the Spirit (v. 13)
Drinking of the Spirit (v. 13)
Gifts of the Spirit (v. 8)
Dividing of the Spirit (v. 11)
Working of the Spirit (v. 11)
Manifestation of Spirit (vv. 7-10)
The aim - "to profit withal" (v. 7)
GRACE, WONDROUS
In 1 Corinthians 15
What I was - earthly (v. 48)
What I am - heavenly (v. 48)
What I shall be - (v. 49)
What I ought to be - (v. 58)
GRACE AND ITS RESULTS
In John
Could be used as blackboard or object lesson in Bible School:
"Grace" - God Revealed And Christ Extended [Mephibosheth] (3:16)
"Invites" - Is Not Valued If There Exists Suspicion [Hanun] (3:19)
"Freely" - Freely Received: Ensures Everlasting Life Yours (3:36)
"Take" - Take And Keep Eternally (10:28)
GOD, THE PERFECTIONS OF
His work is perfect (Deut. 32:4)
His way is perfect (2 Sam. 22:31)
His knowledge is perfect (Ps. 19:7)
His law is perfect (Ps. 19:7)
His will is perfect (Rom. 12:2)
His love is perfect (1 John 4:18)
He Himself is perfect (Matt. 5:48)
GOD'S TRIAL GROUND
Moses in the wilderness (Ex. 3:1)
Elijah in the wilderness (1 Kings 19:4)
David in the wilderness (1 Sam. 26:3)
John the Baptist in the wilderness (Matt. 3:1)
Paul in Arabia (Gal. 1:17)
The apostle John in Patmos (Rev. 1:9)
Jesus in the wilderness (Luke 4:1)
GOD FOR US
Reconciled to Himself (Col. 1:20)
Subdued to Himself (Phil. 3:21)
Purified to Himself (Titus 2:14)
Presented to Himself (Eph. 5:29)
GOSPEL OF GOD , THE
In Romans 1
A predicted Gospel (v. 2)
A glorious Gospel (v. 3)
A universal Gospel (v. 5)
A soul-captivating Gospel (v. 9)
An all-powerful Gospel (v. 16)
It will be a condemning Gospel (v. 18)
GOD'S SEVEN GIFTS
God gives rest to laboring ones (Matt. 11:28)
God gives life to dead ones (Rom. 6:23)
God gives righteousness to guilty ones (Rom. 9:30)
God gives His Spirit to obedient ones (Acts 5:32)
God gives salvation to lost ones (Luke 19:9)
God gives suffering to favored ones (Phil. 1:29)
God gives consolation to sorrowing ones (2 Thess. 2:16)
GALATIANS 3:9 - "OF FAITH"
The word of faith (Rom. 10:8)
The work of faith (1 Thess. 1:3)
The walk of faith (2 Cor. 5:7)
The door of faith (Acts 14:27)
The prayer of faith (James 5:15)
The breastplate of faith (1 Thess. 5:8)
The shield of faith (Eph. 6:16)
GOD'S CAUTIONS
Beware lest thou forget God (Deut. 6:12)
Beware lest He take thee away (Job 36:18; 1 Cor. 11:30)
Beware of hypocrisy (Luke 12:1)
Beware of covetousness (Luke 12:15)
Beware lest any man spoil you (Col. 2:8)
Beware of being led away (2 Pet. 3:17)
GOD, WALKED WITH
Genesis 5:22 - To walk with God involves:
Separation and self-denial (1 Kings 8:53; Matt. 16)
Holiness and moral purity (Heb. 12:14; Matt. 5:82)
Grace and gentleness (Acts 4:33; 1 Thess. 2:7)
Humility and tenderness (Acts 20:19; Eph. 4:32)
Zeal and energy (Ps. 119:139; Phil. 2:30)
Patience and longsuffering (Col. 1:11)
Faithfulness and uncompromising decision (Heb. 3:2; Dan. 3:18)
GRACE REIGNING
(Romans 5:20)
Ye are saved (Eph. 2:8)
Wherein we stand (Rom. 5:2)
Find grace to help (Heb. 4:16)
My grace is sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9)
Teaching us (Titus 2:12)
Brought unto us [coming] (1 Pet. 1:13)
GOSPEL IN GENESIS 3, THE
Deceived by Satan (v. 13)
Death by Sin (v. 19)
Debarred by Sword (v. 24)
Delivered by Sacrifice (v. 21)
GOD'S LOVE, THE IMMENSITY OF
1. The true origin of salvation:
a. God so loved; b. God's love was infinite, eternal, immeasurable
2. The infinite sacrifice for the world:
a. He gave His only begotten Son; b. A free gift ("He gave"); c. A precious gift ("only begotten Son"); d. The unworthy objects of the gift ("the world")
3. The design of love ("whosoever..."):
a. The base of Divine life ("believeth"); b. The evil averted ("not perish"); c. The benefit received ("everlasting life")
GOD AND SATAN WORKING
In Acts 5:18-21
1. Satan's work - "Laid their hands on the Apostles, and put them in the common prison"
2. God's work - "The angel of the Lord" "By night" Removed hindrances: "opened the prison doors" Delivered: "brought them forth" Commanded: "Go, stand...speak...all the words of this life" They obeyed: "They heard...entered...early...taught"
"Our God is able to deliver us"
GOD, THOUGHTS ON PLEASING
1. Impossibility of pleasing God - They that are in the flesh cannot (Rom. 8:8); Without faith it is impossible (Heb. 11:6)
2. Power for pleasing God (Phil. 2:13; Heb. 13:20, 21)
3. Examples of pleasing God - Christ (Matt. 3:17; 17:5; John 8:29); John (1 John 3:22); Paul (1 Thess. 4:1); Enoch (Heb. 11:5)
4. Evidences of pleasing God - Separation (2 Tim. 2:2); Stewardship (2 Thess. 2:4); Fellowship (Phil. 4:19); Obedience (Col. 3:20)
GOD'S LOVE TO THE WORLD
The object of His love - the world
The gift of His love - His only begotten Son
The design of His love - should not perish
GOD'S LOVE STORY
A sacred person - God
A strong passion - so loved
A sinful people - the world
A striking proof - gave His only begotten Son
A simple plan - whosoever believeth
A sure pledge - should not perish
A sterling possession - have everlasting life
GOSPEL, THE
Power of (Rom. 1:16)
Blessing of (Rom. 15:29)
Truth of (Gal. 2:5)
Faith of (Phil. 1:27)
Hope of (Col. 1:23)
Afflictions of (2 Tim. 1:8)
Bonds of (Phil. 13)
GOD'S PRESENCE
The Lord thy God hath been with thee (Deut. 2:7)
The Lord thy God is with thee (Josh. 1:9)
The Lord God, even my God, will be with thee (1 Chron. 28:20)
GOD'S PRESENCE WITH ISRAEL ASSURED
Food - Manna, angel's food (Deut. 8:16)
Drink - Water [out of flinty rock], not wine or strong drink (Deut. 8:15; 29:6)
Raiment - Clothes and shoes waxed not old (Deut. 29:5)
Care of bodies - Feet did not swell (Deut. 8:4)
Every need met - Ye lacked nothing (Deut. 2:7)
GOD IS SEEN AS
In Exodus
Redeemer through the Lamb (12:42)
Leader in the Cloud (13:21)
Savior at the Sea (14:13)
Healer at Marah (15:26)
Provider in the Manna (16:15)
Defender against Amalek (17:13)
Ruler in the Tabernacle (40:16)
GOD'S MEASURING LINE
1. Measures to the ankles - walk and testimony (Ezek. 47:3)
He did not go in head foremost - lip and life
2. Measures to the knees - prayer (Ezek. 47:4)
The promises of God are as good as ready money any day
3. Measures to the loins - personal purity (Ezek. 47:5)
We may not all be clever, but we can all be clean
GOD'S PEOPLE
In Deuteronomy 33:29, God's people are:
A saved people
A unique people
A happy people
A sheltered people
A defended people
A persecuted people
Will be a triumphant people
GOSPEL MESSAGE, A SIMPLE
1. "Come unto Me, and I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28): a. Enlarge on the meaning of "come" b. Illustrate "coming" by child taking first step
2. "Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me" (Matt. 11:28; Rev. 22:17): a. Illustrate by acceptance of New Year, birthday, and other gifts
3. "Have eternal life" (John 5:24; 1 John 5:13): a. Present possession; b. "Have" means "I've got it"
4. "Tell" "Go tell" (Matt. 28:10): a. Tell of Jesus the crucified, risen, willing Savior
GOD AND THE WORLD
Three great facts:
God made (Gen. 1:1)
God loved (John 3:16)
God will judge (Acts 17:38)
GOSPEL "R'S," FIVE
What is in the Bible?
Ruin (1 Cor. 15:52)
Redemption (Luke 23:33)
Regeneration (John 3:7)
Reception (Luke 8:12)
Rejoicing (Acts 8:39)
GLASSES, THREE
The glass of:
Nature (James 1:24)
Knowledge (1 Cor. 13:12)
Glory (1 Cor. 3:18)
GOD FOR US
(Rom. 8:31)
Loved by the Father (2 Thess. 2:16)
Blessed by the Father (Eph. 1:3)
Chosen by the Father (Eph. 1:4)
Drawn by the Father (John 6:44)
Begotten by the Father (1 Pet. 1:3)
Delivered by the Father (Col. 1:13)
GOD, BEFORE
Sinner's condition before God (Rom. 3:19)
Sinner's plea before God (Lev. 4:16)
Believer's sitting before God (2 Sam. 8:17)
Believer's standing before God (Gen. 18:22)
Believer's walking before God (Gen. 17:1)
Believer's speaking before God (Judges 11:11)
Believer's appearing before God (Ps. 84:7)
GOD'S LAMB IN EVIDENCE
Where is the Lamb? (Gen. 22:7)
God will provide a Lamb (Gen. 22:8)
Behold the Lamb of God (John 1:29)
A Lamb without blemish (1 Pet. 1:19)
A Lamb as it had been slain (Rev. 5:6)
Elders fall down before the Lamb (Rev. 5:8)
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain (Rev. 5:12)
The Lamb opened one of the seals (Rev. 6:1)
Hide us from the wrath of the Lamb (Rev. 6:16)
A great multitude stood before the Lamb (Rev. 7:9)
Salvation unto the Lamb (Rev. 7:10)
Washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb (Rev. 7:14)
Lamb slain from the foundation (Rev. 13:8)
A Lamb stood on the Mount (Rev. 14:1)
They follow the Lamb (Rev. 14:4)
First fruits unto God and the Lamb (Rev. 14:4)
And the Lamb shall overcome them (Rev. 17:14)
The marriage of the Lamb is come (Rev. 19:7)
The Bridge the Lamb's wife (Rev. 21:9)
GOD FIRST
As a Sinner against God (Ps. 51:4)
As a Saint from God (Ps. 5:3)
As a Servant toward God (Acts 24:16)
GOD, KEPT BY THE POWER OF
(1 Pet. 1:5)
If we are kept by the power of God we shall be:
Kept safe (Deut. 32:10)
Kept up (Ps. 91:11)
Kept back (Ps. 19:13)
Kept on (1 Sam. 2:9)
Kept through (Luke 8:15)
Kept clean (John 17:11)
Kept in order (Jer. 31:10)
Kept always (Is. 27:3)
Kept for Christ (Jude 1, R.V.)
Kept in (Ps. 31:20)
Kept under (1 Cor. 9:27)
Kept shut (Ps. 141:3)
Kept quiet (Is. 26:3)
Kept separate (John 17:15)
GOD'S GREAT LOVE
Another setting of Immortal (John 3:16):
For God - God is love
So loved - Fact of His love
The world - Object of His love
That He gave - Proof of His love
His only begotten Son - Son of His love
That whosoever - Scope of His love
Believeth in Him - Simple term of His love
Should not perish - Prevention of His love
But have everlasting life - Provision of His love
GRACE FOR DAILY LIVING, DAILY
Grace that bringeth salvation (Titus 2:11)
Grace that teaches us how to live (Titus 2:12)
Grace that gives us a song (Col. 3:16)
Grace that gives strength and courage (2 Tim. 2:1)
Grace to enable us to serve God with acceptance (Heb. 12:28)
Grace that makes us grow (2 Pet. 3:18)
Grace in abundance to make us victors (Rom. 5:20-21)
GOD, THE TRUE SAYINGS OF
(Rev. 19:9; 22:6)
The True God - The Source (John 17:3; 1 John 5:20)
The True Grace of God - The Salvation (1 Pet. 5:12)
The True Riches - The Supplies (Luke 16:11)
The True Bread - The Sustenance (John 6:32)
The True Light - The Sunshine (John 1:9; 1 John 2:8)
The True Tabernacle - The Secret Place (Heb. 8:2)
The True Worshippers - The Songs of Saints (John 4:23)
The True Heart - The Sprinkled Heart (Heb. 10:22)
The True Holiness - The Spiritual Condition (Eph. 4:24)
GRACE IN 2 CORINTHIANS 1:10, THREE STATES OF
Past
Present
Future
GOD, NAMES OF
God of Patience (Rom. 15:5)
God of Hope (Rom. 15:13)
God of Love (2 Cor. 13:11)
God of all Comfort (2 Cor. 1:3)
God of Peace (Phil. 4:9)
God of all Grace (1 Pet. 5:10)
God of Glory (Acts 7:2)
GOD IN JOB 22:21, ACQUAINTANCE WITH
Present - now
Personal - thyself
Peaceful - be at peace
Profitable - good shall come
GOD CHARACTERISTICS OF
Slow to anger (Neh. 9:17)
Ready to forgive (Ps. 86:5)
Mighty to save (Is. 63:1)
GALATIANS 6:9, FOUR POINTS IN
"And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not"
A life to be lived - well doing
A danger to be feared - getting weary
A promise to be claimed - in due season ye shall reap
A condition to be fulfilled - faint not
GOD LOVES THE WHOLE WORLD
God's attitude toward the world - Loved the world
God's attitude toward us - Hates sin
God's attitude toward His Son - Gave His only begotten Son, the object of God's delight; given for the world; for you and me
God's attitude toward believers - Have everlasting life
God's attitude toward unbelievers - Perish
GOD IN GENESIS 17, SEVEN "I WILLS" OF
"I will make My covenant" (v. 2)
"I will multiply thee exceedingly" (v. 2)
"I will make thee exceeding fruitful" (v. 6)
"I will make nations of thee" (v. 6)
"I will establish My covenant" (v. 7)
"I will give unto thee...the land" (v. 8)
"I will be their God" (v. 8)
GRACE, THE GREAT WORK OF
(Read Jeremiah 52:31-34)
Brought him forth (Ps. 107:14)
Spake kindly unto him (Is. 40:1, 2)
Set his throne above (Eph. 2:6)
Changed his prison garments (Is. 61:10)
Did continually eat bread (John 12:1, 2)
Every day a portion (Ex. 16:4)
GOD, ALL TAUGHT OF
(John 6:45)
The sinner's lesson - Learn what this meaneth (Matt. 9:13)
The backslider's lesson - Learn to do well (Is. 1:17)
The saint's lesson - Learn of Me (Matt. 11:29)
The woman's lesson - Learn in silence (1 Tim. 2:11)
The children's lesson - Learn to show piety (1 Tim. 5:4)
The servant's lesson - Learn honest trades (Titus 3:14)
Everybody's lesson - Learn to fear God (Deut. 31:12)
GREATEST GIFT IN THE WORLD, THE
The Author of the Gift - God
The Incentive to the Gift - so loved
The Content of the Gift - His only begotten Son
The Universality of the Gift - whosoever
The Foundation means of the Appropriation - believeth
The Benefits in the Gift - Negative: not perish; Positive: everlasting life
GOD'S PEOPLE
In 1 Peter
Born again - by the Word of God (1:23)
Kept - by the power of God (1:5)
Living - to the will of God (4:2)
Speaking - as oracles of God (4:11)
Stewards - of the grace of God (4:10)
GOD IS CHRIST, THE LAMB OF
The Lamb foreordained from times eternal (1 Pet. 1:18-20)
The object of expectation from the beginning (Gen. 22:8)
The subject of typical foreshadowing (Ex. 12:3-13; 1 Cor. 5:7)
The theme of prophetic Scriptures (Is. 53:5-7)
GATE, AT THE BEAUTIFUL
in Acts
The cripple (3:2)
The couple (5:3)
The cure (3:7)
GOD THE GLORY, GIVE
In Psalm 34 we have His:
Praise sounded (v. 1)
Name exalted (v. 3)
Saints exhorted (v. 9)
Ears opened (v. 15)
Servants comforted (v. 22)
GOD OUR FATHER IN 2 CORINTHIANS 9
His grace (v. 8)
His glory (v. 13)
His gift (v. 15)
GOD AND HIS PEOPLE
In Creation God is above us (Deut. 33:12)
In Providence God is around us (Ps. 125:2)
In Incarnation God is with us (Matt. 1:23)
In Regeneration God is in us (2 Cor. 6:16)
In Preservation God is beneath us (Deut. 33:27)
In the Assembly God is among us (Matt. 18:20)
GLORIES, INCOMPARABLE
"In an enigma" (1 Cor. 13:12) [Conybeare and Howson]
The half was not told me (1 Kings 9:7)
The time would fail me to tell (Heb. 11:32)
The world itself could not contain (John 21:25)
More in number than the sand (Ps. 139:18)
Love of Christ which passeth knowledge (Eph. 3:19)
God's unspeakable gift (2 Cor. 9:15)
The unsearchable riches of Christ (Eph. 3:8)
GRACE OF GOD, THE
In Titus 2:11-15
G - God's grace that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts we should live soberly
R - Righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope
A - And the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus
C - Christ; who gave Himself for us...These things speak, and
E - Exhort
GRAPES, A CLUSTER OF
In Deuteronomy 33
Saved (v. 29)
Secured (v. 27)
Seated (v. 3)
Satisfied (v. 23)
Separated (v. 16)
GREAT COMMISSION (MARK 16:15) AND THE RESPONSE, THE
(Mark 16:19)
Command: "Go" - Disciples' decision? They went forth
Who: "Ye" - What did they do? Preach
Where: "Into all the world" - Where? Everywhere
What to do: "Preach" - With whom? The Lord
Preach what: "Gospel" - Why? To confirm the Word
To whom: "Every creature" - Result? Signs following
GOD, THE WILL OF
In Ephesians
Mystery of His will (1:9)
Counsel of His will (1:11)
Understanding of His will (5:19)
Doing His will (6:6)
GOD, OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE HELPER
Past Helper - "Thou hast been my help" (Ps. 63:7)
Present Helper - "A very present help" (Ps. 46:1)
Future Helper - "The Lord will help me" (Is. 50:9)
GOD IN 1 CORINTHIANS, SEVEN THINGS OF
The will of God (1:1)
The church of God (1:2)
The faithfulness of God (1:9)
The power of God (1:8)
The wisdom of God (1:21)
The testimony of God (2:1)
The deep things of God (1:1)
GRACE OR OUR LORD, THE
In 2 Corinthians 8:9
The fact - He became poor
The purpose - That ye might be rich
The knowledge - ye know
GOD'S "FEAR NOTS"
Isaiah 41:10, 14
Fear not:
Abram (Gen. 15:1)
Hagar (Gen. 21:17)
Isaac (Gen. 26:24)
Jacob (Gen. 46:3)
Moses (Num. 21:34)
Joshua (Josh. 8:1)
Gideon (Judges 6:23)
Israel (Is. 43:1)
Ezekiel (Ezek. 3:9)
Daniel (Dan. 10:12)
Zacharias (Luke 1:13)
Mary (Luke 1:30)
Simon (Luke 5:10)
Jairus (Luke 8:50)
Paul (Acts 27:24)
John (Rev. 1:17)
Christian (Matt. 10:26)
GOD'S SUPERLATIVES, SEVEN OF
Unfeigned faith (2 Tim. 1:5)
Abundant life (John 10:10)
Unspeakable joy (1 Pet. 1:8)
Manifold grace (1 Pet. 4:10)
Incomprehensible peace (Phil. 4:7)
Incomprehensible love (Eph. 3:19)
Excellent glory (2 Pet. 1:17)
GOD OUR ROCK
Salvation (2 Sam. 22:47)
Stability (Matt. 7:24, 25; 16:18)
Security (Ps. 94:22)
Shelter (Ps. 62:27)
Satisfaction (1 Cor. 10:4)
Strength (Ps. 31:2, margin)
Shadow (Is. 32:2)
GOD, TRUTHS SPOKEN BY ENEMIES OF
Balaam - God is not a man, etc. (Num. 23:19)
Pharisees - This man receiveth sinners (Luke 15:2)
Jews - He saved others (Matt. 27:42)
Pilate - King of the Jews (John 19:19)
Demons - Thou Holy One of God (Luke 4:34)
GROUND, FOUR KINDS OF
In Luke 8:1-18
Trodden ground (vv. 5, 122)
Thin ground (vv. 6, 13)
Thorny ground (vv. 7, 14)
True ground (vv. 8, 15)
GOD'S EPITAPHS
1. Died unto sin (Rom. 6:10):
a. The Person who thus died was God's Son (Matt. 16:16); b. He will never repeat this wondrous sacrifice (Heb. 10:10)
2. Died in faith (Heb. 11:15):
a. Those who die in faith must first live in faith (Gal. 3:26); b. They also have walked by faith (2 Cor. 5:7)
3. Died without mercy (Heb. 10:28):
a. God is rich in mercy (Eph. 2:4); b. All rejecters of Christ die without mercy (John 8:24)
GOD HAS SPOKEN
In creation ((Rom. 1:20):
By implanted knowledge (Rom. 2:14)
By conscience (Rom. 2:15)
By the prophets (Heb. 1:1)
By His Son (Heb. 1:2)
By His Word (2 Tim. 3:16, 17)
The first three in absence of the last three
The last, now complete, settles everything
GARDEN STUDY, A
"A garden enclosed" (Song of Solomon 4:12)
Taking the simile of a garden, it needs to be:
Chosen
Hedged in
Planted
Variegated in style, & etc.
Needs care
And sunshine
For use and enjoyment of others
GLORY, THE TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO
Hosea 12:6
"Turn to God" - or conversion (1 Thess. 1:9)
"Keep mercy and judgment" - or consecration (Rom. 12:1, 2)
"Wait on thy God continually" - or communion (Is. 40:31)
GOD, MANIFESTATIONS OF
In the believer
Dwelling (1 Cor. 3:16)
Walking (2 Cor. 6:16)
Speaking (1 Pet. 4:11)
Working (Phil. 2:13)
Praying (Rom. 8:26)
Fighting (Gal. 5:17)
Ruling (Acts 20:28)
GOD, THE GIFT OF
1. The motive of the gift - God so loved, that He gave
2. The preciousness of the gift - His only begotten Son
a. The intention of the gift; b. Deliverance, not perish; c. Beneficence, have everlasting life
3. The condition of the gift - Believeth
a. Certainly the kind of faith that obeys the will and commands of the Lord Jesus Christ; b. Whosoever, no limitation or restriction
GOD'S GREAT LOVE
1. The Divine love:
a. Its marvelousness - God so loved world; b. Not the perfect material world; c. Not the world of unfallen angels; d. Not a world of good creatures; e. But the world in wickedness; f. Its universality - Salvation for all; Meant for all
2. The Divine gift:
a. He gave His only Son; b. God could give nothing dearer or greater; c. Christ is God's unspeakable gift; d. He gave His Son - To a humbling incarnation; To a laborious servitude
3. The Divine design:
a. What God wants to do - Save all men from perishing; Give all men everlasting life; b. The conditions upon which He will do it - Obedient faith in His Son, Jesus Christ
GOD'S GRACE, SEVEN ASPECTS OF
Preaching the grace of God (Acts 20:24)
Seeing the grace of God (Acts 11:23)
Receiving the grace of God (2 Cor. 6:8)
Laboring by the grace of God (1 Cor. 15:10)
Continuing by the grace of God (Acts 13:43)
Giving by the grace of God (2 Cor. 8:1)
Failing of the grace of God (Heb. 12:15)
GOD, DEEP THINGS OF
Joy - unspeakable (1 Pet. 1:8)
Gift - unspeakable (2 Cor. 9:15)
Riches - Unsearchable (Eph. 3:8)
Judgment - Unsearchable (Rom. 11:38)
Ways - Past finding out (Rom. 11:33)
Peace - Past finding out (Phil. 4:7)
Love - Passing knowledge (Eph. 3:19)
GLORY, HIS (JOHN 1:14)
In Colossians 1
All things created by Him (v. 17)
All things created by Him (v. 17)
All things reconciled by Him (v. 20)
All things consist by Him (v. 17)
All things behind Him (v. 17)
All things beneath Him (v. 18)
All fullness dwelling in Him (v. 19)
This is my Friend (Song of Solomon 5:16)
GOD, A CONDESCENDING (IN PSALMS)
The Lord looked down from heaven to see ruin (14:2)
The Lord looked down from heaven to hear repentance (102:19)
The Lord looked down from heaven to deliver redemption (33:13-19)
O God, look down from heaven and visit revival (80:14)
GOD'S "I WILL"
In Exodus 25:22"I will meet" - the Divine meeting
"I will commune" - the divine communing
"I will give" - the Divine giving
GRACE, DEVELOPMENT OF
Grace (James 6:14)
Sufficient grace (2 Cor. 12:9)
Great grace (Acts 4:33)
More grace (James 4:6)
Abundant grace (2 Cor. 4:15)
Exceeding grace (2 Cor. 9:14)
Exceeding riches of His grace (Eph. 2:7)
GLORY, DEVELOPMENT OF
God of glory (Acts 7:2)
Father of glory (Eph. 1:17)
Lord of glory (1 Cor. 2:8)
Spirit of glory (1 Pet. 4:14)
Weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:17)
Hope of glory (Col. 5:4)
Crown of glory (1 Pet. 5:4)
GOD, THE WRATH OF
The duration of it (Rev. 14:10, 11)
The subjects of it (John 3:16)
The certainty of it (2 Thess. 2:11, 12)
The nature of it (2 Thess. 1:9)
But:
Salvation is free (Is. 55:1)
Salvation if full (Luke 2:29, 30)
Salvation is everlasting (Is. 45:17)
Salvation is now (2 Cor. 6:2)
Salvation is costless (Eph. 2:8)
GOD, KNOWLEDGE OF
To bring men to a knowledge of God in Christ is the chief end of the Gospel, as it is the highest of all possible attainments.
Acquaintance with God leads to:
Self-loathing (Job 42:5, 6)
Peace of conscience (Job 22:21)
Rest of heart (Ps. 7:10)
Strength and success in battle (Dan. 11:32)
Eternal life (John 17:3)
There may be a growth in the knowledge of Him (Col. 1:10)
Only in Christ can He be fully known (Matt. 11:27)
GRACE, THE HEART BY NATURE AND BY
By nature:
Only evil continually (Gen. 6:5)
Gathereth iniquity (Ps. 41:6)
Of little worth (Prov. 10:20)
Perverse (Prov. 12:8)
Proud (Prov. 16:5)
Deceived (Is. 44:20)
Deceitful (Jer. 17:9)
By grace:
Broken (Ps. 51:17)
Clean (Ps. 51:10)
New (Ezek. 36:26)
Having the love of God (Rom. 5:5)
Singing with grace (Col. 3:16)
Christ indwelling (Eph. 3:17)
GRACE, THE LIPS BY NATURE AND BY
By nature:
Unclean (Is. 6:5)
Uncircumcised (Ex. 6:12)
Flattering (Ps. 12:2, 3)
Lying (Prov. 12:22)
Dissembling (Prov. 26:24)
Contentious (Prov. 17:6)
Holding the poison of asps (Rom. 3:13)
By grace:
Opened (Ps. 51:15)
Sinning not (Job 2:10)
Joyful (Ps. 63:5)
Praising (Ps. 119:171)
Keeping knowledge (Prov. 15:7)
Dispersing knowledge (Prov. 15:7)
Giving thanks (Heb. 13:15)
GRACE, THE MOUTH BY NATURE AND BY
By nature:
Full of cursing and deceit (Ps. 10:7)
Speaking proudly (Ps. 17:10)
Given to evil (Ps. 50:10)
Speaking vanity (Ps. 144:8)
Covered with violence (Prov. 10:6)
Pouring out foolishness (Prov. 15:2)
Ends in destruction (Prov. 18:7)
By grace:
Crying unto the Lord (Ps. 66:17)
Filled with His praise (Ps. 71:8)
Showing His righteousness (Ps. 71:15)
Filled with laughter (Ps. 126:2)
A well of life (Prov. 10:11)
Satisfied (Prov. 18:20)
Confessing Jesus (Rom. 10:9)
GRACE, THE FEET BY NATURE AND BY
By nature:
Almost gone (Ps. 73:2)
Running to evil (Prov. 1:16)
Running to mischief (Prov. 6:18)
On the dark mountains (Jer. 13:16)
Sunk in the mire (Jer. 38:22)
Swift to shed blood (Rom. 3:15)
Slide in due time (Deut. 32:35)
By grace:
Washed (John 13:10)
Kept (1 Sam. 2:9)
Set upon a rock (Ps. 40:2)
Not to be moved (Ps. 66:9)
Shod with the Gospel (Eph. 6:15)
Bringing the Gospel (Rom. 10:15)
Bruising Satan (Rom. 16:20)
GOD, OUR
God for us (Rom. 8:31)
God in us (Phil. 2:13)
God with us (Gen. 28:15)
God before us (Ex. 13:21)
God behind us (Ex. 14:19)
God above us (Ps. 18:16)
God underneath us (Deut. 33:27)
God round us (Ps. 125:2)
God over us (Song of Solomon 2:4)
"This God is our God"
GOSPEL, BELIEVER IN JOHN'S
Seven negatives:
Shall not perish (3:15)
Shall not thirst (4:14)
Shall not come into condemnation (5:24)
Shall never hunger (6:35)
Shall not walk in darkness (8:12)
Shall not be plucked out of His hand (10:28)
Shall never die (11:26)
GOD FOR ME
In Psalm 34
He hears me (v. 4)
He delivers me (v. 4)
He illuminates me (v. 5)
He saves me (v. 6)
He guards me (v. 7)
He blesses me (v. 8)
He sustains me (vv. 9, 10)
GOD MANIFESTED
The Son reveals the Father, and the Holy Ghost represents the Son
1. The Father revealed - "No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, He hath declared Him" (John 1:18); "He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father" (John 14:8, 9); "The express Image of His person; the bridegroom of His glory" (Heb. 1:3); "I have manifested Thy Name" (John 17:6)
2. The Son Represented - "I will pray the Father; and He shall give you another Comforter" (John 14:16); "The Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in My Name; He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you" (John 14:26); "He will guide you into all truth...whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak; and He will show you things to come" (John 16:13); "He shall glorify Me; for He shall receive of Mine" (John 16:14); "Shall take of mine; and shall show it unto you" (John 16:15;NKJV)
GOD, THE POWER OF
Revealed in Luke 8
His power over secrets (v. 17)
His power over natural affection (v. 21)
His power over wind (v. 24)
How power over water (v. 25)
His power over demons (v. 29)
His power over disease (v. 44)
His power over death (v. 54)
"That in all things He might have the pre-eminence" (Col. 1:18)
GOD, OUR OWN
(Psalm 67:6)
1. God for us - He made Him to be sin for us, Who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him (2 Cor. 5:21)
2. God with us - That which we have seen with our own eyes, and have looked upon, and our hands have handled of (1 John 1:1); The Word of Life was made flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14))
3. God in us - I in them, and Thou in Me; That the love where- (John 17:23); With Thou hast loved Me may be in them, and I in them; (John 17:26); Ye are the temple of the Living God (2 Cor. 6:16)
GATHERED TOGETHER
To hear (Neh. 8:1)
To pray (Acts 12:12)
To worship (Matt. 18:20)
GOD'S RIGHT HAND
Thy right hand is become glorious (Ex. 15:6)
At Thy right hand...pleasures for evermore (Ps. 16:11)
Thy right hand shall hold me up (Ps. 139:10)
Thy right hand doth valiantly (Ps. 118:15)
Saved with Thy right hand (Ps. 108:6)
Christ is at the right hand of God (Rom. 8:34)
The right hand of the Lord is exalted (Ps. 118:16)
Jesus sitting on Thy right hand (Mark 14:62)
He laid His right hand upon me (Rev. 1:17)
In the right hand a book written (Rev. 5:1)
In His right hand 7 stars (Rev. 1:16)
On His right hand - come ye blessed (Matt. 25:34)
GOD HAS SWORN
About these things:
The Priesthood of Christ (Heb. 7:21)
The security of the Christian (Heb. 6:19-20)
The subjection of the impenitent (Is. 45:23; Rom. 14:11)
GOD, THE HAND OF
Delivers out of hands of enemies (Luke 1:74-75)
Graven on His hands (Is. 49:16)
In His hands (Deut. 33:3; John 10:28)
At His right hand (Eph. 1:20; 2:6)
GOD'S LOVE, THREE FEATURES IN
Pity (Is. 63:5, 8, 9; Ps. 103:13)
Kindness (Is. 54:8; Hosea 11:4; Matt. 5:45; 7:11)
Satisfaction (Zeph. 3:17; Is. 62:4, 5)
GALATIANS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPIRIT IN
The Spirit promised (3:14)
The Spirit sent forth (4:6)
The Spirit ministered (3:5)
The Spirit received (3:2)
A beginning made in the Spirit (3:3)
Living in the Spirit (5:25)
Led by the Spirit (5:18)
The warring of the Spirit (5:17)
Sowing to the Spirit (6:8)
Fruit of the Spirit (5:22)
Waiting for the hope of righteousness through the Spirit (5:5)
GOD, DEEP THINGS OF
Joy unspeakable (1 Pet. 1:8)
Gift unspeakable (2 Cor. 9:15)
Riches unspeakable (Eph. 3:8)
Judgments unspeakable (Rom. 11:23)
Ways past finding out (Rom. 9:33)
Peace passeth understanding (Phil. 4:7)
GOD, IN THE SIGHT OF
Intercession for all (1 Tim. 2:1-3)
Humility (James 4:10)
Meek and quiet Spirit (1 Pet. 3:4)
Commendation of the Truth (2 Cor. 4:2)
Fearless declaration of Truth (Acts 4:19)
Mind, Heart, Motives (Heb. 4:13)
Well-pleasing (Heb. 13:21)
GOD'S "STANDS," SOME OF
For the Christian in the Epistles
Standing in grace (Rom. 5:2)
Standing not in man's wisdom (1 Cor. 2:5)
Standing in the faith (1 Cor. 16:13)
Standing fast in Christ (Gal. 5:1)
Standing fast in one Spirit (Phil. 1:27)
God able to make us stand (Rom. 14:4)
His counsel stands forever (Ps. 33:11)
To be able to stand we need the whole armor (Eph. 6:11)
GODHEAD, THE FULLNESS OF THE
In Ephesians
The fullness of God (3:16-19)
The fullness of Christ (4:7-13)
The fullness of the Spirit (5:18-21)
GOD, THE LOVE OF
"The love of God" (1 John 4:7)
"God is love" (1 John 4:9)
1. Its manifestation - "God sent His only-begotten Son into the world" (1 John 4:9)
2. Its propitiation - "He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins" (1 John 4:10)
3. Its substitution - "He laid down His life for us" (1 John 3:16)
4. Its perfection [His accomplished purpose] - "Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment" (1 John 4:17)
GRACE, THREE THINGS ABOUT
In the Epistle to the Romans
Justified by grace (3:24)
Standing in grace (5:2)
Abundance of grace (5:17)
GOD IS ABLE TO DO, WHAT OUR
To save to the uttermost (Heb. 7:25)
To succor them that are tempted (Heb. 2:18)
To make all grace abound (2 Cor. 9:8)
To subdue all things unto Himself (Phil. 3:21)
To deliver (Dan. 3:17; 6:20)
To do exceeding abundantly, etc. (Eph. 3:20)
To keep that which I have committed unto Him, etc. (2 Tim. 1:12)
To keep you from falling (Jude 24)
GOD, THE CHILD OF
His place, position, and prospects
1. By nature he was:
A child of wrath (Eph. 2:3)
A child of disobedience (Col. 3:6)
A child of the devil (John 8:44)
2. Having believed Christ he is:
Born of God (John 1:12, 13)
A child of God (Gal. 3:26)
An heir of God (Gal. 4:7)
Joint heirs with Christ (Rom. 8:16, 17)
Hence he belongs to the family of God, and by the Spirit calls God "Father;" he is one of the "many sons" who are being brought unto glory; and as such are associated with (Heb. 2:10) Christ risen and glorified, who is the "first-born among many brethren" (Rom. 8:29)
Being of one family we are brethren; As anointed ones we are Christians; As sanctified ones we are saints; As learners and followers we are disciples
3. The place of the child of God:
Security in Christ (Rom. 8:1)
Blessing at His feet (Deut. 33:3; Luke 10:38-42)
Power - to bear fruit (John 15:4)
Responsibility - to witness (Acts 1:8)
4. The position of the child of God - partaker of:
Divine nature (2 Pet. 1:4)
Grace of God (Phil. 1:7, margin)
Heavenly calling (Heb. 3:1)
His holiness (Heb. 12:10)
His sufferings (1 Pet. 4:13)
5. The prospects of the child of God:
To be with Christ (Phil. 1:23)
To see Him as He is (1 John 3:2, 3)
To be like Him (Phil. 3:20, 21)
To be "caught up" (1 Thess. 4:13-18)
To share His glory (Col. 3:4)
To inherit all things (Rev. 21:7)
To reign with Him (Rev. 5:9, 10)
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot and blameless (2 Pet. 3:14)
GOD, SEVEN SPIRITS OF
Four times mentioned in the book of Revelation
In greeting the churches (1:4)
In Christ's possession (3:1)
Before the throng (4:5)
Sent forth into all the earth (5:6)
GODHEAD, PARTAKERS OF THE FULLNESS OF THE
The church, which is His Body, the fulness of Him that filleth all in all (Eph. 1:23)
For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily (Col. 2:9; 1:19; John 1:16)
GOD, THINGS GAINED THROUGH BEING ALONE WITH
The sinner alone - salvation (John 8:9)
Jacob alone - obtained the blessing (Gen. 32:24-29)
When they were alone - Jesus expounded all things (Mark 4:34)
The disciples alone on the Mount beheld His glory (Luke 9:36; Matt. 17:8)
Jesus seen alone with God as a dependent Man (John 6:15; 8:1; Luke 9:18)
Moses alone on the Mount - the result (Ex. 24:2-18; 34:28-30)
They took knowledge that they had been with Jesus (Acts 4:13)
GOD WHO CAN HEAR, A
He heard the groaning of the poor captive (Ex. 3:7)
He heard the murmurings of His people (Ex. 16:8, etc)
He heard the complaining of His people (Num. 11:1, etc)
He heard the envious words of Miriam and Aaron (Num. 12:1, etc)
He heard the prayer of His servants (1 Kings 17:22)
He heard the reproaches of the enemy (2 Kings 19:4, etc)
He heard the cry of the troubled ones (Ps. 34:6)
He heard the communing of His people (Mal. 3:16)
GOD, THE ISRAEL OF
They are not all Israel which are of Israel (Rom. 9:6)
He is a Jew which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart (Rom. 2:29)
Neither because they are the seed of Abraham, are they children (Rom. 9:7)
Know ye...they which are of faith; the same are the children of Abraham (Gal. 3:7)
Abraham believed God, and it was accounted unto him for righteousness (Rom. 4:3)
Now, it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him, but for us also...if we believe (Rom. 4:22, 23)
There is neither Jew nor Greek...ye are all one in Christ (Gal. 3:28)
If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed according to promise (Gal. 3:29)
GOD, THE KNOWLEDGE OF
(Hosea 4:1-6)
Our privilege (Deut. 4:7; 30:14; Acts 20:32)
Our responsibility (Prov. 2:4, 5; Phil. 3:10)
Our confidence and strength (Ps. 9:10; Prov. 24:5-10)
Our glory (Jer. 9:23, 24)
GOD BE FOR US, IF
God with us (Matt. 1:23)
God in us (1 Cor. 14:25)
God for us (Rom. 8:31)
God behind us (Is. 52:12)
GOD'S BEAUTIFUL ORDER
As revealed in 1 Corinthians
The Gospel (9:16)
Baptism (10:2)
The Lord's Supper (11:23)
Spiritual gifts (12:1)
The power for ministry (13:1)
Gift in exercise (14:31)
The Lord's coming (chapter 15)
GOD WAS READY TO DO, WHAT
Ready to pardon (Neh. 9:17)
Ready to forgive (Ps. 86:5)
Ready to save (Is. 38:20)
Ready to judge (1 Pet. 4:5)
GATHERING, THE CHARTER OF
In Matthew 18:20
Divine place - Where
Divine Testimony - two or three
Divine Gathering - are gathered
Divine Fellowship - together
Divine Authority - in My name
Divine Presence - there am I
Divine Center - in the midst of them
GOD'S DEALINGS WITH HIS SON
1. God sent His Son:
To heal the broken-hearted (Luke 4:18)
To preach deliverance (Luke 4:18)
To give sight to the blind (Luke 4:18)
To set at liberty captives (Luke 4:18)
To save the world (John 3:17)
To be the Savior (1 John 4:14)
2. God bruised His Son:
Bruised for our iniquities (Is. 53:5)
It pleased the Lord to bruise Him (Is. 53:10)
He was delivered by God (Acts 23)
Made His soul an offering for sin (Is. 53:10)
Smite the Shepherd (Zech. 13:7)
Why hast Thou forsaken Me (Ps. 22:1)
3. God raised His Son:
This Jesus, God raised up (Acts 2:32)
Whom God hath raised up (Acts 2:24)
God raised Him from the dead (Acts 3:15)
Raised Him the third day (Acts 10:40)
He raised Him from the dead (Eph. 1:20)
God hath raised the Lord (1 Cor. 6:14)
4. God seated His Son:
Set Him at His own right hand (Eph. 1:20)
Sit Thou at My right hand (Ps. 110:1)
Sit on My right hand (Heb. 1:13)
Sat down on the right hand (Heb. 1:3)
Who is set on the right hand (Heb. 8:1)
Sat down at the right hand (Heb. 12:2)
GOD'S PROTECTION
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts (Phil. 4:7)
He found him...He led him...He instructed him...He kept him as the apple of His eye (Deut. 32:10)
The Lord will go before you (Is. 52:12)
The glory of the Lord shall be thy reward (Is. 52:12; 58:8)
The Lord is round about His people (Ps. 125:2)
The Eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms (Deut. 33:27)
With favor wilt Thou compass him as with a shield (Ps. 5:12)
What a circle of love
GUIDANCE
"My Father, Thou art the Guide of my youth" (Jer. 3:4)
Guided by His Counsel (Ps. 73:24)
Guided by His Eye (Ps. 32:8)
Guided by His Hand (Ps. 78:72)
Guided like a flock (Ps. 78:52)
Guided on every side (2 Chron. 32:22)
Guided by springs of water (Is. 49:10)
Guided into the way of peace (Luke 1:79)
Guided in judgment (Ps. 25:9)
Guided in all truth (John 16:13)
Guided continually (Is. 58:11)
Guided even unto death (Ps. 48:14)
Guided to Thy Holy Habitation (Ex. 15:13)
GOD'S LOVE, THREE CIRCLES OF
Outer - world (John 3:16)
Middle - church (Eph. 5:25)
Inner - me (Gal. 2:20)
GRACE, RICHES OF
(Eph. 1:7)
Foreknowledge (Rom. 8:29; 1 Pet. 1:2; Eph. 1:4)
Predestinated (Rom. 8:30; Eph. 1:11)
Called (Rom. 8:30; 1 Pet. 5:10)
Justified (Rom. 8:30; Titus 3:7)
Glorified (Rom. 8:30; Eph. 2:6; 1 John 3:2)
Made one with Himself (Col. 1:18; Eph. 5:23) - Partakers of the Divine nature (2 Pet. 1:4; Heb. 2:11)
Blessed in Him with all spiritual blessings (Eph. 2:4; John 1:16)
GROWTH, HINDRANCES TO
Little foxes (Song of Solomon 2:15)
Little sheep (Prov. 6:10)
Little folly (Eccl. 10:1)
Little heaven (Gal. 5:9)
Little faith (Matt. 14:31)
Little member (James 3:5)
Little love (Luke 7:47)
GODLINESS IN 1 TIMOTHY
Profession of godliness (2:15)
Mystery of godliness (3:16)
Exercise of godliness (4:7)
Profit of godliness (4:8)
Teaching of godliness (6:3)
Great gain of godliness (6:6)
Pursuit of godliness (6:11)
GOD'S LOVE
In John 3:16
The object of His love - the poor "world"
The expression and gift of His love - His "only begotten Son"
The recipient of His love - "Whosoever believeth"
The intention of His love - "Should not perish"
The duration of His love - "Everlasting life"
GOD, THE GREAT THINGS OF
"Oh! The depth...of the riches of God"
Gift unspeakable (2 Cor. 9:15)
Grace exceeding abundant (I Tim. 1:14; Eph. 2:7)
Greatness unsearchable (Ps. 114:3)
Judgments unsearchable (Rom. 9:33)
Love that "passeth knowledge" (Eph. 3:19)
Peace that "passeth all understanding" (Phil. 4:7)
Power exceeding great (Eph. 1:19)
Promises exceeding great and precious (2 Pet. 1:4)
Riches unsearchable (Eph. 3:8)
Ways past finding out (Rom. 9:33)
Weight of glory, exceeding and eternal (2 Cor. 4:17)
GROWTH, ESSENTIALS TO
Good food (1 Pet. 2:2)
Cleanliness (Ps. 119:9)
Exercise (1 Tim. 4:7)
GOD'S PEOPLE ARE
Harbored in His grace for safety (Joel 3:16, margin; Amos 9:11, margin; Nahum 1:7)
Holy in His Holiness for sanctification (Deut. 7:6; 14:2, 21; 1 Pet. 1:15, 16)
Helped in His strength for suffering (2 Cor. 12:9; Acts 26:22; Heb. 4:16)
Honored in His fellowship for service (John 12:26; 2 Tim 2:21)
Hidden in His presence for communion (Col. 3:3; Ps. 27:5; 132:7; Is. 49:2)
Happy in His love for joy (Deut. 33:29; Ps. 144:15; 146:5; Prov. 16:20)
Heavened in His glory for satisfaction (Ps. 17:15; 1 Cor. 15:53; Phil. 3:21; 1 John 3:2)
GOD IS OUR GOD, THIS
(see Ps. 48:14)
In defense (Ps. 20:1) - Compare: The Lord stood with me (2 Tim. 4:17)
In display (Ps. 20:5) - Compare: All...might hear (2 Tim. 4:17)
In deliverance (Ps. 20:7) - Compare: The Lord shall deliver me (2 Tim. 4:18)
The name of the Lord is a strong tower (Prov. 18:10)
GRACE TO GRACE, FROM
In 2 Corinthians 5
The believer's:
Assurance (v. 1)
Desire (vs. 2-4)
Confidence (vv. 5-8)
Ambition (v. 9; R.V.)
Reward (v. 10)
Persuasion (vv. 11-15)
Mission (vv. 16-21)
GLORY
2 Corinthians 4:7 speaks of:
A wealth of glory
An eternal weight of glory
An exceeding eternal weight of glory
A more exceeding eternal weight of glory
GOD, AS FOR
His way is perfect (2 Sam. 23:31)
His knowledge is perfect (Job 36:4)
His work is perfect (Deut. 32:4)
His law is perfect (Ps. 19:7)
His will is perfect (Rom. 12:2)
His gift is perfect (James 1:17)
His love is perfect (1 John 4:18)
GLADLY
In 2 Corinthians 12
Most gladly (v. 9)
Very gladly (v. 15)
The first expresses the inner resignation of the heart, the second one the outer consecration of the body
GOD'S GREAT PURPOSES
1. Before the foundation of the world:
Love of God to Christ (John 17:24)
Christ foreordained to suffer (1 Pet. 1:20)
We were chosen in Him (Eph. 1:4)
2. From the foundation of the world:
The Lamb slain (Rev. 13:8)
Blood of the Martyrs shed (Luke 11:50)
A kingdom prepared (Matt. 25:34)
GOD, RELATIONSHIP TO
Children of God (Rom. 8:16)
Heirs of God (Rom. 8:17)
Redeemed of God (Rev. 5:9)
Imitators of God (Eph. 5:1)
Servants of God (Eph. 6:6)
Temple of God (1 Cor. 3:16)
Image of God (Rom. 8:29)
Approved of God (2 Tim. 2:15)
New Creatures (2 Cor. 5:17)
Salt of earth (Matt. 5:17)
The disciples were called of God Christians first at Antioch (Acts 11:26)
GIVING, CHRISTIAN
(Luke 6:38)
The whole basis of Christianity rests upon this one word - Give
1. God gave His Son (John 3:16):
Jesus gave Himself (Gal. 2:20)
2. We should imitate God, and give, as He gave:
Ourselves (2 Cor. 8:5)
Our substance (Prov. 3:9, 10)
3. How we are to give:
Out of a perfect heart (1 Chron. 29:9)
Willingly (2 Chron. 9:7)
Abundantly (Luke 6:38)
4. Some who gave of their substance to the Lord and were blessed thereby:
Abraham (Heb. 7:1, 2)
The woman that was a sinner (Luke 7:37)
The poor widow (Luke 21:1-4)
As we give to God and His cause, so we may expect He will give to us (Luke 6:38; Prov. 11:24)
GOD'S LOVE TO US IN I JOHN
1. Its manifestation - in sending His only begotten Son (4:9)
2. Its measure - His becoming the propitiation of our sins (4:10)
3. Its manner - bestowing on us the relationship of sons of God (3:1)
Note: Some results of His love when perfected in us [that is, fulfilled or accomplished in purpose] will be: Obedience to His Word (2:5); Love of one another (4:12)
Characteristics which express in chapter 5:1, 2 our sonship in Him, and our relationship to each other
GOD'S BOUNTY TO HIS CHURCH
As seen in Ephesians
He has made her participator in:
The glory of His grace (1:6)
The riches of His grace (1:7)
The exceeding riches of His grace (2:7)
The riches of His mercy (2:4)
The riches of His glory (3:16)
The unsearchable riches of Christ (3:8)
His great love (2:4)
The love of Christ which passeth knowledge (3:19)
The power of His might (6:10)
The exceeding greatness of His power...His mighty power (1:19)
His manifold wisdom (3:10)
The fullness of Christ (4:13)
His own fullness (3:19)
"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!" (Rom. 11:33)
GODLY THINGS IN 2 CORINTHIANS, THREE
Godly sorrow (7:10)
Godly sincerity (1:12)
Godly jealousy (11:12)
Sorrow over our past sins; sincerity in our present endeavors; jealousy over our future intentions.
GREAT THINGS AND GREATER
A grand fact - "The Lord hath done great things for us" (Ps. 126:3)
A good meditation - "Consider how great things He hath done for you" (1 Sam. 12:24)
A gracious promise - "Rejoice, for the Lord will do great things" (Joel 2:21)
A great responsibility - "Go and show how great things the Lord hath done for thee" (Mark 5:19; Luke 8:39; NKJV)
A glorious prospect - "Thou shalt see greater things" (John 1:50)
GOD'S KINGDOM
(Rom. 14:17)
Is a spiritual body like its head (Col. 1:18)
Made up of spiritual members (Rom. 12:4, 5)
Blessed with spiritual blessings (Eph. 1:3)
Enriched with spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:1)
Offering only spiritual sacrifices (1 Pet 2:5)
Engaging only in spiritual worship (Phil. 3:3)
Warring a spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:12)
Wielding only spiritual weapons (2 Cor. 10:4)
Looking for a spiritual victory (1 John 5:4)
If we have not the Spirit, we are not of His (Rom. 8:9)
GOD, ALONE WITH
To hear His voice (Ezek. 3:22; Hab. 2:1)
To learn His purpose (Gen. 17:1-19; 1 Sam. 3:10-22)
To receive His message (Judges 1:14; Ex. 3:1-10; John 20:17)
To see His face (Gen. 32:30)
To receive His blessing (Gen. 28:10-14; 32:24)
To behold His glory (Rev. 1:12-16; Ex. 33:18-22)
GIFT, THE FREE
There are five things about this Gift in Romans 5:
1. The Giver - God (v. 15):
He is the God of peace - "Peace with God" (v. 1)
He is the God of glory - "Glory of God" (v. 2)
He is the God of love - "Love of God" (vv. 5-8)
He is the God of reconciliation - "Reconciled to God" (v. 10)
He is the God joy - "Joy of God" (v. 11)
He is the God of grace - "Grace of God" (v. 15)
2. The Gift - "Jesus Christ" (vv. 15-17):
He was the promised Gift (Gen. 12:3-7; with Gal. 3:16)
He is a precious Gift (1 Pet. 2:7)
He was a providing Gift, for He has provided - Peace with God (v. 1); An access to God (v. 2); The joy of hope (v. 2); The Holy Ghost (v. 5) ; Salvation (vv. 6, 8, 9, 10); Eternal life (v. 21); Justification (vv. 1-9)
3. The ground of the Gift - "The grace of God" (v. 15):
The source of Grace - "God" (v. 15)
The subjects of Grace - The strengthless (v. 6); Sinners (v. 8); Enemies (v. 10); The dead in sin (v. 12); The condemned (v. 18); The disobedient (v. 19); The separated [separation being the alternative of reconciliation] (v. 11); The standing of Grace - "Sure standing place" (v. 2); The supply of Grace - "Abundance of grace" (v. 17); The surmounting of Grace - "Much more" (v. 20); Submitting to Grace - "So might grace reign" (v. 21)
4. The glory of the Gift - "hath abounded unto many" (v. 15)
5. The gratuitousness of the Gift - "The free gift" (v. 15)
"He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things" (Rom. 8:32)
GOD'S CHILDREN, REWARDS FOR
1. Present rewards:
In keeping God's judgments [good reward] (Ps. 19:11)
For and in willing work (1 Cor. 9:16-18)
For liberality (Luke 6:38)
For hospitality (Heb. 13:2)
2. Future rewards:
To every man, according to work done (Is. 40:10, margin; Matt. 16:27; 1 Cor. 3:8; Rev. 22:12)
To prophets, to saints, to them that fear God's Name
For sowing righteousness [a sure reward] (Prov. 11:18)
For kindness to one's enemy (Prov. 25:21-22; Luke 6:35)
For wisdom and turning others to righteousness [eternal shining] (Dan. 12:3)
For hospitality (Matt. 10:41, 42; Mark 9:41)
For suffering persecution (Luke 6:22, 23)
For obedience (John 14:21, 23; Rev. 22:7)
For abiding work (1 Cor. 3:14; quality not quantity)
For hearty service (John 12:26; Col. 3:22-24; Rev. 22:3, 4)
For endurance [reign with Christ] (2 Tim. 2:12, R.V.)
For boldness (Heb. 10:35, 36)
For a wise choice (Heb. 11:25, 26)
For overcoming (Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 26; 35, 12, 21)
For faithfulness [crown of life] (Rev. 2:10)
See also Matthew 5:1-19 - seek a full reward (2 John 8)
GOD'S CLAIMS
"What doth the Lord thy God require of thee" (Deut. 10:12)
1. As Creator:
The earth (Ps. 24:1, 2)
Our worship (Acts 17:23, 31)
Our trust (1 Pet. 4:19)
2. As Lord:
Our loving obedience (Deut. 10:12)
3. As Redeemer:
Our body (1 Cor. 6:19-21; Rom. 12:1)
4. How God's claims are received:
In rebellion - "Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice?" (Ex. 5:2)
In faith - "Who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him?" (John 9:35-38)
GOD, TEN THINGS THAT BELONG TO
Interpretations (Gen. 40:8)
Secret things (Deut. 29:29)
Vengeance (Deut. 32:35)
Salvation (Ps. 3:8)
Shields of earth (Ps. 47:9)
Power (Ps. 62:11)
Mercy (Ps. 62:12)
Righteousness (Dan. 9:7)
Forgiveness (Dan. 9:9)
The issues from Death (Ps. 68:20)
These ten things belong exclusively to God, and there is only one thing in the Scripture said to belong to us, and that is - confusion of face (Dan. 9:8)
GOD, PRESENTS THAT PLEASE
Present yourself (Rom. 12:2)
Present your property (Phil. 4:18)
Present your praise (Heb. 13:15)
