Zecharaiah:4:9: The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.&nbsp;You shall complete every good thing you’ve started in Jesus name. You are blessed.Galatians:6:9: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.&nbsp;This is your season to reap. Your work is rewarded. You will be endowed with divine harvest. You are blessed.&nbsp;Luke:10:19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.&nbsp;All power that oppose testimony in your life and in the life of your family will be tread upon by you. As from today no fetish power shall have impact upon you. You are blessed.&nbsp;Zecharaiah:4:7: Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it.&nbsp;Every obstruction to your breakthrough are removed by the power of anointing in Jesus’ name. You are blessed

You are blessed (volume 1)

As Christians we are to inherit the Joy and Pains of being part of the household of Christ. We are in a race that has only a single reward, a common medal and that is Salvation of our soul. 2nd Timothy 1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; <a href="Bible acts">Act 16:23-25</a> And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: 16:24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. Act 16:25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. To Paul and Silas being in prison is an opportunity to evangelize in a new environment. They are not seeing the prison but group of people who need to hear about Jesus. The Philippian Jailers were converted during their ministration. Act_20:22 &amp; 23; Act 20:22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Act 20:23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. &nbsp;<h4>Further Readings</h4>Ephesians 3:1, Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 6:20; Colossians 4:3, Colossians 4:18; 2Timothy 1:8, 2Timothy 2:9; Hebrew 10:33-34

Be Thou Partaker Of The Afflictions 

Tremble at the Presence of the Lord (2Samuel 22:8)Act 7:32&nbsp; Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.&nbsp;Matthew 17:1-7Psalm 114:1-8&nbsp; When the Lord of host is at work every creature will bow. They tremble when they hear His voice.Even the pillars of heaven tremble at His reproof Job 26:11You should fear Him like King David Psalm 119:120Isaiah 5:25 The hills tremble at the stretch of His handIsaiah&nbsp;14:26-27&nbsp;Even the devil trembles before the Lord James 2:19

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Provers 20:7&nbsp; The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.&nbsp;How do you spend your time as a parent? Do you realize that anything you do will have a repercussion on your Children after you? Solomon reiterates in Proverbs 13:22&nbsp; A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.&nbsp;What manner of inheritance are you leaving for your children? Is it ill-gotten wealth or good character?&nbsp;The mind of the God Almighty is expressed in&nbsp;3John 1:2-4&nbsp;Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.&nbsp;For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.&nbsp;&nbsp;From this passage it is clearly stated that the prosperity of your soul is; maintaining high integrity. This is clearly stated in verse 4 of the 3rd John 1‘I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth’&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How many people can invite God, like David, with all boldness as in&nbsp;Psalms 26:1-5&nbsp; “Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD;&nbsp;therefore I shall not slide.&nbsp;Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.&nbsp;For thy lovingkindness&nbsp;is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.&nbsp;I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.&nbsp;I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.”&nbsp;Today I want you to submit yourself for integrity check, can you be counted worthy even from the throne of mercy and grace? Have you read this from the Bible? We then,&nbsp;as&nbsp;workers together&nbsp;with him, beseech&nbsp;you&nbsp;also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (2 Corinthians 6:1)&nbsp;Personal declarationPsalms 26:11&nbsp; But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.&nbsp;Proverbs 14:2&nbsp; He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.&nbsp; A man of sound integrity fears the Lord.Proverbs 19:1&nbsp; Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.&nbsp;&nbsp;

INTEGRITY : A man of sound integrity fears the Lord.

Read&nbsp;Acts 9:1-31Ask about Saul: Who can summarize the story of Saul?…Saul swore to wipe out the Christian Church after Jesus was crucified. He had received a letter from the high priest to arrest any followers of Jesus in Damascus.Ask about Saul’s characteristics: What qualities/characteristics did Saul have?…He was motivated , goal-driven, hard-hearted, firm in his beliefs/values, and a merciless persecutor.Talk about Saul’s life:&nbsp;His life was soon flipped soon after a blinding light suddenly struck him down (Acts 9:4-6). Jesus redirected and flipped Saul’s life completely upside down. He had then become aware of the horrible things that he had done (persecuting people, living selfishly, etc). He was told to pursue a new life:<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/06/lesson-20-fully-devoted/">&nbsp;devoted</a>&nbsp;to God. For 3 days he was blinded and ate neither food nor drink. Jesus basically told Saul to shift gears and take a new approach on life, especially with his skills and strengths. Jesus then commanded Saul to deliver the<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/06/lesson-21-4-points-of-the-gospel/">&nbsp;gospel</a>&nbsp;to the Gentiles.Talk about Saul’s character transformation:&nbsp;There was a transformation that took place with Saul…Scales fell off of Saul’s eyes and then he could see again. He was then<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-2-baptism/">&nbsp;baptized</a>&nbsp;into the<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-10-what-makes-a-christian-a-christian/">&nbsp;Christian</a>&nbsp;faith. Saul’s name was changed to Paul. Instead of using his abilities in leadership and boldness to persecute, argue and lead others to join him, he was directed by God to share the word of God to people that he had hated previously. He then led many people to the Lord and then kept a reputation as a great<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-5-disciple/">&nbsp;disciple</a>&nbsp;of God.Ask about what a disciple is: What is a<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-5-disciple/">&nbsp;disciple</a>&nbsp;of God?…One who humbles himself before God, pushes himself to the limits, and understands their strengths and their weaknesses.Talk about what we must know as a<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-5-disciple/">&nbsp;disciple</a>: As a<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-5-disciple/">&nbsp;disciple</a>&nbsp;of God, we must know what we are good at and what we skills need to strengthen.You must analyze your<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-7-faith/">&nbsp;faith</a>: When you get in a time of thinking/praying/meditation, it is always good to ask yourself questions, especially about your stance in your<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-7-faith/">&nbsp;faith</a>&nbsp;and how you can improve.Do an exercise: Regarding the Fruit of the Spirit (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Self-Control), what are my strengths and what are my weaknesses?Examples:<ol><li>You are a peaceful person and you are amazing at solving disputes between people. Go forth and use it to praise God.</li><li>You are extremely<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/03/lesson-1-entitlement/">&nbsp;impatient</a>&nbsp;and always wish to have a conclusion to a complicated situation now. Therefore, notice it, practice doing things step by step and celebrating small achievements.</li></ol>Read Titus 1:6-9… These qualities would also describe a<a href="https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/06/lesson-20-fully-devoted/">&nbsp;fully-devoted</a>&nbsp;Christ followerAsk about the scripture:&nbsp;Do these qualities describe you? What do I need to work on? How am I going to work on this?Talk about our relationship with God:&nbsp;We must constantly analyze our relationship with God. Using the types of questions that are derived from scripture is the ideal way to go about it.Talk about strengths and weaknesses:&nbsp;Besides the spiritual aspects of a disciple, what are some other strengths and weaknesses that you may have?Analyzation activity:&nbsp;I challenge you to write down 10 strengths and 10 weaknesses that you may have. As for your strengths, write an arrow and then how you use that for the Lord (Ex. I can easily speak to others about my faith). As for your weaknesses, write them down, use an arrow, and then write down whether it is possible to redirect that weakness in a way where it could give glory to God (Do things now. Take action).Conclusion from activity:&nbsp;There is usually a way to channel/redirect our strengths and weaknesses in a way that can give glory and honor to God. With awareness and practice, both our strengths and weaknesses can help us to have a stronger relationship with God and have a tighter-knit community in fellowship.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;credit: https://www.biblestudy.faith/2017/07/04/lesson-13-transformation/

Transformation

<h4>Text: Matthew 17:20</h4>Introduction:A lot of people don't believe in the word of God which led to us not getting our testimony on time.Message:According to the book of Matthew 17:20 ,Jesus said people do not believe, that if our faith can be as small as the grain of mustard seed then we will tell mountains to move and it will move. If you believe in God no one will be able to mislead you, which may lead to delay in testimony.An Unbeliever will run helter&nbsp; skelter because they dont have any faith in the Lord. It is because of our unbelief that is why we can't be our own "pastor" or be able to cast out demons.In book of Mark 9:17 -27, A man brought out his son who has a deaf and dumb spirit since&nbsp; when he was young. Jesus called them a faithless generation and said "if you can believe, all things are possible to him that believe" and immediately the man cried out that he believed Jesus casted the demon out of the boy and he became whole.A lot of us are weak in faith. Abraham was not weak in faith and hope, that was why he believed&nbsp; and will still give birth because he believed in God's promises. (Romans 4:12-20).Hebrews 3:12, let's take heed so that we will not be misled and depart from the living God.Hebrews 3:18-19, those that don't believe in God have no rest but those that believe will enter into everlasting rest.James 1:5-8, double minded people will always be unstable and will be running helter skelter.What does being unbelieving do to people?1. It makes one stagnant spiritually.2. It makes one seek Jesus everywhere.3. It doesn't make one to have peace of mind.4. It makes one depart from the living God.5. It does not make one receive what he asked for from God.6. It makes one fall.7. It makes one confess evil.Hebrews 4:11, let labour to enter rest.Conclusion:In conclusion, if we believe in God we will be able to be our own "pastor" and be able to speak to sickness, poverty, bareness etc, that they will cease to exist in our life and this will lead us to everlasting rest.

unbelief https://tii.ai/qhzzpe

Texts: Isaiah 22: 20-22, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 1:32, Revelation 3:7-8. A key does two things. It opens and closes a door. Jesus is the owner of the keys to all things. Any door that Jesus opens for you, no one can close it. According to Revelation 3:8, it says "l know thy works; behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name". Jesus says your strength is little, that is why you are struggling to get the keys to open the doors to enter into your success, achievement, glory, to have your own children, to get a good job etc. There are many doors that your past generations were not able to open, but because Jesus Christ owns the keys to all doors, if you believe in Him, He will open all those doors to you and you will get in easily. Jesus is the way, if you hold unto His words, He will make a way for you. God is more than able to make way where there's no way. According to Exodus 14: 10-22, the Israelites couldn't pass through the Red Sea because there was no way for them. But when God instructed Moses to stretched forth hot rod, the door of the Sea was opened and the Israelites passed through the dry land safely while the Egyptians perished in the Sea. &nbsp;<h4>How Can You Enter Through The Doors?.</h4>1 You must engage yourself in a high praise2 You must continue to serve God3 Let the Holy Spirit lead you always4 You must continue to give in season and out of season5 You must walk with the right company (people)6 You must continue to grow in faith7 You must continue to grow in power of the Holy Spirit8. You must engage in the ministry of the angels.9 You must continue to grow in spiritual understanding.Conclusion: The day you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, those beautiful doors would be opened for you. All you need to do is to ask him to open those doors for you.Further References: 1sr Corinthians 16:9, Matthew 6:13, Psalms 100:4, Psalms 34:10, Psalms 23:1, Luke 6:38, 1st Corinthians 15:33. - Remain richly blessed in the Lord.

The Key Of David

Introduction: When we talk about curse, it has a long age than human and if we ask it to stop it stops but a lot of us spoon feed curse. The greatest thing Jesus came to the world to do is to erase curse. Message: What is curse? Curse is a bad word that was said zealously into the life of human. According to the book of Genesis, God created heaven and earth but the devil came to destroy the relationship between God and human. &nbsp;Illustration in Genesis 3:14,17-19, when God created snake, it had both legs and hands but the devil used snake to deceive Adam and Eve so the snake was cursed to move with its belly. &nbsp;The things that curse caused for Adam and Eve includes: 1) The earth is cursed because of them so thorns and pistils will start growing. 2) In sorrow shall thee conceive and give birth. Putting an utmost end to curse. Proverbs 26:2, The curse wouldn't be without reasons, curse caused all the issues we are in and which make us stagnant and blame it on some certain things. Types of CURSE 1) Generational curse: this is a curse that is been transfered from one generation to another generation. Example Abraham's generation prayed for long before Sarah gave birth to Isaac. Isaac also prayed for long&nbsp; before Rebecca&nbsp; &nbsp;gave birth to Jacob. Jacob also prayed for long before Rachael gave birth. 2) The curse we meet on the way: These are the kinds of curse we meet on our journey but was not meant for us but it start manifesting in our life. 3) The unknown curse (2nd Samuel 21:1): This is a curse that was not meant for David but Saul because of his atrocities but the curse manifested during the era of David. 4)Curses we sojourn with: Noah sojourn (walk) with people and caused them to loose their properties (2nd kings 5:27). Conclusion: According to Galatians 3:13, Christ has redeemed us from the curse of law. The Lord has paid for our curse and turned us to a new creature. Revelations 22:3 says, their shall be no more curse in our life. Further Reading: Matthew 4,Matthew 8,Matthew 11,Mark 2,Galatians 3:13

Putting An Utmost End To The Curse.

God speaks to many people in their dreams because certain level of attention is needed before you can hear His voice, or before He can send you on an errand.Samuel’s attention and concentration was sort before God started speaking to HimGod appeared to Jacob in his dream, in the middle of a great vision and changed his name to Israel. Genesis 28:10-22.In another journey, when he was in ISOLATION Jacob wrestle with Angel and was given a new name.Genesis 32:24&nbsp; And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.&nbsp;Genesis 32:28&nbsp; And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.God does not speak to people in a hurry.He separates you from the crowdHe needs your concentration.He needs your isolationHe needs your attentionExodus 3:2&nbsp; And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was&nbsp;not consumed.&nbsp;Exodus 3:3&nbsp; And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.&nbsp;Exodus 3:4&nbsp; And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am&nbsp;I.&nbsp;Exodus 3:5&nbsp; And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is&nbsp;holy ground.&nbsp;The Lord used an event to bring Moses out of Egypt. Back in Egypt he was trained as a military man, which is the custom of the Egyptians in training Royal Children.As an active man, he love taking care of the flocks. God stole his attention with the burning bush, he paid an attention to it and he was able to hear the voice of God.The Lord prepared Moses for forty years.Act of Apostles 7:30&nbsp; And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.&nbsp;Act 7:31&nbsp; When Moses saw it,&nbsp;he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it,&nbsp;the voice of the Lord came unto him,&nbsp;Act 7:32&nbsp; Saying,&nbsp;I am&nbsp;the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.&nbsp;Act 7:33&nbsp; Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground.&nbsp;Act 7:34&nbsp; I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.&nbsp;Act 7:35&nbsp; This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be&nbsp;a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.&nbsp;So in your isolation pay attention to God&nbsp;Twice when he is to be given the ten commandments, God isolated Moses.Exodus 34:28&nbsp; And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Time of Isolation is time of war! Be at alert. don’t seek too much comfort.JUdges 4:19&nbsp; And he said unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink; for I am thirsty. And she opened a bottle of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him.&nbsp;&nbsp;Judges 4:20&nbsp; Again he said unto her, Stand in the door of the tent, and it shall be, when any man doth come and enquire of thee, and say, Is there any man here? that thou shalt say, No.&nbsp;Jdg 4:21&nbsp; Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died.&nbsp;&nbsp;John was Isolated in the wilderness of Patmos. He was imprisoned in the wilderness, a planned isolation by the father so as to hear the voice of God… a complete concentration is needed for Him to deliver the message.Rev 1:9&nbsp; I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.&nbsp;Rev 1:10&nbsp; I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,&nbsp;Rev 1:11&nbsp; Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send&nbsp;it&nbsp;unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.&nbsp;Rev 1:12&nbsp; And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;&nbsp;Rev 1:13&nbsp; And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one&nbsp;like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.&nbsp;In order to make use of Abraham, God asked him to come out of His people.&nbsp;On his journey, God reveals Himself to Abraham and entrusts him with a mission that has consequences for the whole human race. For from Abraham and his descendants God will form a people, the Jews, from whom will come the Messiah and Saviour of the world – Jesus Christ. He is entrusted with this awesome mission because of his faithful response to God’s call.Gen 12:1&nbsp; Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:&nbsp;Gen 12:2&nbsp; And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:&nbsp;Gen 12:3&nbsp; And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Christians are often isolated for special assignments:The sons of Kohath are consecrated before they can touch the ark of the Lord.Exo 29:35&nbsp; And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all things&nbsp;which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.&nbsp;Lev_8:33&nbsp; And ye shall not go out of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation in&nbsp;seven days, until the days of your consecration be at an end: for seven days shall he consecrate&nbsp;you.As Christians, use the opportunity of the lockdown to set aside three days or seven days to seek the face of the Lord. He will show Himself to you in new dimension.Jesus often set aside to pray.Luk_6:12; Mat_14:23; Mar_1:35-36, Mar_6:46; Joh_6:15Luke&nbsp;5:16&nbsp;(NIV)&nbsp;16&nbsp;But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.Luke&nbsp;6:12&nbsp; And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.&nbsp;&nbsp;John&nbsp;6:15&nbsp; When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.&nbsp;Finally, Jesus advised His disciples to remain in Jerusalem, praying day and night until He will send the comforter to them. They were there for fifty days! And there came the day of Pentecost. Power was released on the disciples and they started the ministry in full force. &nbsp;Act 2:1&nbsp; And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.&nbsp;Act 2:2&nbsp; And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.&nbsp;Act 2:3&nbsp; And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.&nbsp;In a lighter mood,Act 1:4&nbsp; And, being assembled together with them,&nbsp;commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which,&nbsp;saith he,&nbsp;ye have heard of me.&nbsp;This is the instruction. Lock yourself in and embrace the Holy Spirit.

jesus needs your isolation    (Bible study) 

Fall from GRACE {1Samuel 2:27-36}Grace according to Merriam Webster dictionary is&nbsp;a:&nbsp;unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctificationb:&nbsp;a virtue coming from Godc:&nbsp;a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance&nbsp;From the above definition, fall from Grace can be referred to as a situation where you stop enjoying the divine assistance. A very deceptive and dangerous doctrine that is supported by many professing Christians is the concept that is referred to as eternal security or once saved always saved.The terms that refer to a spiritual guarantee that once we have "accepted the Lord Jesus Christ" as our personal Saviour, then we are secure for all of eternity regardless of lifestyle, or sometime referred to as Spiritual immunity, is not holding.To gain a full understanding of what it means to fall from grace, we must start in the book of Galatians. The apostle Paul said:“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace” (<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/galatians/5-4.html">Galatians 5:4</a>).&nbsp;However, it is very important that as children of God we recognize that we can walk away from our salvation. If we allow ourselves to go places or engage in activities that expose us to danger, we are tempting God and giving Satan an opportunity to cause spiritual shipwreck. These unwholesome activities can weaken our resistance and may cause us to fall.&nbsp;The matter of falling from grace happens to be one the most important teachings in the entirety of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/">Bible</a>. In spite of this, it remains somewhat obscure to many, and entirely misunderstood.&nbsp;Some men of God ended in shipwreck in their Christian lives. They lost the Grace. An example is in our text for the day as it happened to the house of Eli. The covenant of God to the house of Eli was revoked by God.Others like many Judges in the book of Judges and a lot of Kings in the book of the Kings lost their relationship with God due to sins.Nebuchadnezzar and satan lost it to pride, Daniel 3.Even the angels that messed up the grace were not spared.<h3><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude+1%3A6&amp;version=ESV">Jude 1:6</a>&nbsp;ESV&nbsp;And the angels who did not stay within their own position of authority, but left their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains under gloomy darkness until the judgment of the great day—</h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://biblehub.com/nlt/romans/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Romans 6:15 Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not!&nbsp;<a href="Bible ">Romans 6:1</a>&nbsp; What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?&nbsp;“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel” (<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/galatians/1-6.html">Galatians 1:6</a>).“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,&nbsp;&nbsp;not of works, lest anyone should boast” (<a href="Bible ">Ephesian 2:8-9</a>).Since we have not been saved through or by our works, we must not suppose that we can live for Christ by them. While our works are necessary, and the Christian disciplines are mandatory, we must not conclude that these things justify us. Once again, Paul makes this abundantly clear when he wrote to the church in Rome, and of course to the Galatians:“Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin” (<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/3-20.html">Romans 3:20</a>).“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified” (<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/galatians/2-16.html">Galatians 2:16</a>).&nbsp;How can the Christian avoid the peril of falling from grace? The key to doing this is to learn how to properly live the Christian life. I know how that may sound, because after all, we are God’s people, and of course we know how to live for Him, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;Of course, we know that as Christians that the Mosaic law is no longer binding. The truth is, “Christ plus nothing.” We read:“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross” (<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/colossians/2-14.html">Colossians 2:14</a>).&nbsp;WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT WILL NOT FALL FROM GRACEThose that walk side by side in Jesus ordinance: <a href="Bible ">1John 2:6&nbsp;</a> He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.&nbsp;Importance of God’s Grace to Christians<ol><li>You will enjoy grace and find help in time of neeed.</li></ol>Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.&nbsp;<a href="https://dailyverses.net/hebrews/4/16">Hebrews 4:16</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The price of our salvation is graceBut because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.&nbsp;<a href="https://dailyverses.net/ephesians/2/4-5">Ephesians 2:4-5</a>&nbsp;|3. &nbsp;You will enjoy God’s compassion and love.The Lord&nbsp;is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.&nbsp;<a href="https://dailyverses.net/psalms/103/8">Psalm 103:8</a>&nbsp;Beware.&nbsp;He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. <a href="Bible ">Luke 10:18</a>The question is this, as a child of God; do you want to replace the Satan? God forbid. Please allow satan to fall and you remain upright!

Fall from Grace (Bible Study)

God desires that all men will have a relationship with Him (Acts17:27). He created man in His own image and likeness (genesis 1:27). One of the tools needed for growing in a deeper relationship with God is praise; the others being prayer, daily study of the word, fellowshipping with brethren and obedience.&nbsp;God created man so that they can praise him. “The people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise”. Isaiah 43:21WHAT IS PRAISE?Praise according to the dictionary means commending; expressing approval or a favourable judgment of; and glorifying, especially by crediting with perfections. Therefore to praise God means to express our utmost adoration, gratitude, approval of His works and to glorify God. Praise is an act recorded in the scriptures - both in the Old Testament and in the New Testament.CHARACTERISTICS OF PRAISE<ol><li>Praise Puts God in First Place (exodus 20:2-6)&nbsp;: Praise is always turning our attention from ourselves to God (Psalm150). It’s remembering and recounting who He is and what He has done, instead of wallowing in the mire of self-absorption. Truly, we are incredibly self-centred people. Our first thought is always how something or someone is affecting us. Praise turns our eyes from ourselves to God. It focuses our thoughts on His majesty and power and invites others to do the same. Instead of gazing at our own navel, we raise our eyes and our heart to see His face and to affirm again our awe of Him, our gratitude for His love and mercy, and our absolute dependence on Him.</li></ol>&nbsp;<ol><li>Praise Is a Conscious Choice. Praise is an act of your will. When you offer God true praise, you make a conscious decision to commend, approve, and glorify Him. Praise, therefore, is not based on your emotions or feelings. You don’t have to feel great—or even good or okay—to praise the Lord. Despite the many things in your life that may seem to be wrong, praise is your conscious choice because you know that God is the answer to your problems. As long as He is in charge, things will get better. Your intimate fellowship with Him makes this difference. You can focus on what is right—God and His goodness to you—no matter what else is wrong.</li></ol>Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer's; he makes me tread on my high places Habakkuk 3:17-19<ol><li>Praise Is an Expression of Faith: Faith without deeds (works) is dead (see James. 2:17). Likewise, praise that is in the heart but is not expressed is dead. Therefore, faith is the highest act of praise, and praise is the highest form of faith. Both are expressions of agreement with God. When you have faith, you hold to His promises no matter what you see at the moment. When you praise Him, you proclaim what you know to be true despite the evidence to the contrary. In matthew14:17-20. Jesus gave thanks to God despite the inadequqte provision to feed the people.</li></ol>&nbsp;<ol><li>Praise Flows From Our Friendship With God: People who praise God on a regular basis do so because they have found the Lord to be so altogether lovely that they can’t stop thinking of Him and talking of Him. They have gotten close enough to Him to see His true nature and character, and they have found in Him more than everything they have ever hoped for. You see, you can’t brag about someone you don’t know—at least your bragging cannot be truthful and sincere. Therefore, although praise may start with what you know about God, it must eventually progress to what you yourself have experienced of Him. David a man after God’s heart said in psalm 122:1 “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Many of the psalms of David talks about what he experienced about God. Psalm 18 was written when God rescued him from the hands of King Saul.</li></ol>&nbsp;Finally brethren,&nbsp;Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (Colossians 3:16)&nbsp;&nbsp;

GROWING IN A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THROUGH PRAISES (Bible Study)

THE HERITAGE OF GODText: Psalm127:3-4Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Psalms 127:3-4MESSAGEYou can only give out that which is yours. You cannot give what does not belong to you. God commanded the man in Genesis1:28Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:28Children are gifts from the Lord given to parents. They are inheritance that the Lord wills to the parents. Children are only begotten when God gives them. There are numerous assisted reproductive technologies that fail. Only the Lord can make one fruitful. The text describes children in three different ways.&nbsp;<ul><li>The heritage of the Lord God</li><li>Reward from the Lord</li><li>Arrows in the hands of the mighty.</li></ul>HERITAGE OF THE LORDChildren are regarded as an important property of the Lord. All children belong to God and they are put in the care of their parents. God expects parents to raise the children so that they can grow up to become useful to Him. In Matthew 19:14 Jesus shows how priceless children are to him.&nbsp;But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14Whatever is called God’s heritage is supposed to be protected. God’s heritage is supposed to be regarded as fragile and it is not supposed to be mishandled.&nbsp;Since it is God that that gives children, we can only ask God for children. In 1Samuel1:20, Hannah said that it was God that gave her a child after she had requested from God. So also in Genesis 30: 2 Jacob told Rachael that he cannot give her children that is only God that can make one have children. Therefore no man or woman is supposed to boast of being fertile. I pray today if you are seeking for the fruit of the womb today may the Lord answer you speedily. Amen.&nbsp;REWARD FROM THE LORDA reward is given to a person after fulfilling certain conditions. So also God deals with us. God can reward people with children. God told Abraham that he would give him children because He was sure that Abraham will teach his offspring to fear God.&nbsp;For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Yahweh may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him." Genesis 18:19 (WEB.&nbsp;&nbsp;As believers, if you are waiting on God to give you children seek Him diligently and he will answer you. If it seems like there is a delay in having children trust God to answer you at the right time.ARROWS IN THE HANDS OF THE MIGHTYChildren are described as arrows in the hands of the mighty man in psalm 127:4. Arrows are weapons of warfare. It is designed to have a sharp tip so that once it hits the enemy, such a person will be defeated. &nbsp;God makes us to understand that the children are weapons in the hands of the parent and the church. You will not lose the arrows placed in your hands in Jesus’ name. When a parent loses his/her child it can be said that strength has been taken away from him or her and that person can be defeated. Children are a source of strength to their parents when they are no longer physically strong and they are able to deliver their parents from the hands of the enemy. I pray in the name of Jesus that heaven wages war against every power that tries to break your arrow.HOW TO HANDLE THE HERITAGE OF GOD<ul><li>Train your children Proverbs 22:6:&nbsp; A Yoruba adage says that any child that is not trained will end up destroying the home. There will be trouble if you do not train your children. As you invest your time to make ends meet, invest your time in training your children. If you invest your time in training your child you will gain peace in the future.&nbsp;Solomon the writer of Proverbs observed that some of David’s children were not well trained and they were a source of sorrow to his father. Proverbs 29:17. God wants us to train our children with His precepts from generation. Deuteronomy 4:9. God wanted the Israelites to teach their children His ways and ordinances so that they wouldn’t live like the Amorites. God does not want our children to follow the trend of the world. This doesn’t make God to be old-fashioned. Teach your children to follow the way of the Lord.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Teach your children to be people of integrity. Proverbs 22:1. I was trained as a young person not to bring dishonour to the family’s name. You should teach your children not to seek wealth at all cost.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Teach your children to listen to the elders: Ephesians 6:1-4. How do children respond to the ministers of God? Teach your children to obey the men of God in your church. Teach your children to honour their parents. It is the first commandment with the promise. When you discipline your children after they commit an offence you are teaching them to honour you as a parent. Parents do not make your children your gods. Do not place your children above you or God. As fathers do not provoke your children to wrath because you are the father.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>On a final note; teach your children not to be drunkards and gluttons. Proverbs 23:21-23. Teach them to live within their means.&nbsp; A frivolous lifestyle will lead a person into poverty.&nbsp; Teach your children to know that they aren’t wiser than their parents. Buy the truth for your children and do not sell it. You sell the truth by trading your conscience. Get wisdom for your children. Do whatever it takes to buy knowledge for children. Take time to ensure your children get a good education.</li></ul>

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