Affirmation: My speech demonstrates the power of God's Spirit in my life.
If we do not allow God to move us from glory to glory, we will get caught up in living in an old season. As the Holy Spirit moves us, the methodology of an old season will not propel us into the future. We need something new and fresh. We need a new glory. - Chuck Pierce
We can easily become so involved in the "work of the Lord" that we overlook the "Lord of the work." Our priority each morning at prayer time should be to minister unto our Lord. Sing to Him, brag on Him and read the Word back to Him. - Alice Smith
"I will bless the Lord at all times." - Psalm 34:1
It is easy to live superficially and never to take the risk of diving into the depths and facing the terrors of the deep. The result is we are unable to reach out to God - because God is deep. - Anthony Bloom
He came to those men who knew Him not. He speaks to us the same word: "Follow thou me!" and sets us to the tasks which He has to fulfill for our time. - Albert Schweitzer
Affirmation: I am confident when others are confused and peaceful when other are under pressure because I let what God says settle the issues of life.
When we realize the vast authority we have in the spirit, we will stop resorting to natural ways of warfare and step over into God's way - "..through God to the pulling down of strongholds." - Markus Bishop
Prayer is a two-way conversation. Whenever we pray, we should expect to hear something. What kind of a conversation is it when only one person talks. - Steve Sampson
"I sought the Lord, and he answered me." - Psalm 34:4
True servanthood is doing all that you can to help others achieve their calling and destiny in life. - Paul Keith Davis
If God sends us on stony paths, he provides strong shoes. - Corrie ten Boom
Affirmation: I see myself with victory. I visualize where God wants me to be. Then, I act as if I am already there.
Belief is cold - intellectual. Faith is living. It moves and operates, and sweeps the enemies of the soul before its irresistible march. - Charles S. Price
Jesus cleansed Himself from life's common goals, such as the support of a natural family community that didn't revolve around God's love as much as the love of one another. Jesus was modeling to us how to pursue higher goals. - Shawn Bolz
"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters - yes, even his own life - he cannot be my disciple. - Luke 14:26
Whatever we focus upon, the storm, or the Lord in the midst of our storm, will determine how we manage the storms we face in life. He is not asleep concerning the things you face in this life; He's right there in your "ship," resting, because He knows you'll both get to the "other side," His peace is yours. Believe His Word. Rest in His love. (Mark 4:37,38) - Andrew Wommack
When you let the Lord launch you, you have to be ready for anything, even for the unimaginable. - Helder Camara
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Sunday School - February 20, 2011
Affirmation: I press in to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge.
Your calling is your destiny as a child of God. It is where you will feel the most anointed. It is where you will feel the most connected to the supernatural realm. - Dennis Cramer
In every quiet longing, you call Him. With even your inmost prayer, you ask Him to come near to you. Your true heart's desire is what attracts Him, like a fragrance rising on the air. - John of the Cross
"My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is." Psalm 63:1
Prayer catapults us onto the frontier of the spiritual life. It brings us into the deepest and highest work of the human spirit. - Richard Foster
The true Christian imagination never lets Jesus Christ out of her sight. - Alexander Whyte
Affirmation: I don't stay busy with the things of the world all the time - I give time and attention to the Holy Spirit.
Cost of sanctification: an intense narrowing of all our interest on earth, and an immense broadening of all our interests in God's point of view. - Oswald Chambers
Pride slays thanksgiving.....a proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves. - H. W. Beecher
David talked to himself about God all the time. If your are telling your soul to praise God in reality you are commanding your body to respond to your will, your emotions and your intellect. - Myles Munroe
"Bless the Lord, O my soul" - Psalm 103:1
There is something which only you can bring into the Kingdom. - Eric Abbott
Affirmation: I am thankful and give praise to God always.
We need to feed upon the Word in our hearts. If you have not made any advancement since yesterday, in a measure you are backsliding. - Smith Wigglesworth
Thanksgiving keeps us sane and alive by connecting us to the source of our life and purpose. - Bill Johnson
Death is the indispensable process of fruit bearing. In fact, death is the only way to bear fruit. - Watchman Nee
>"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies it remains alone; it if it dies, it bears much fruit. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." - John 12:24,25
If God has called you to China or any other place and you are sure in your own heart, let nothing deter you....remember it is God who has called you and it is the same as when he called Moses or Samuel. - Gladys Aylward
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Your calling is your destiny as a child of God. It is where you will feel the most anointed. It is where you will feel the most connected to the supernatural realm. - Dennis Cramer
In every quiet longing, you call Him. With even your inmost prayer, you ask Him to come near to you. Your true heart's desire is what attracts Him, like a fragrance rising on the air. - John of the Cross
"My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is." Psalm 63:1
Prayer catapults us onto the frontier of the spiritual life. It brings us into the deepest and highest work of the human spirit. - Richard Foster
The true Christian imagination never lets Jesus Christ out of her sight. - Alexander Whyte
Affirmation: I don't stay busy with the things of the world all the time - I give time and attention to the Holy Spirit.
Cost of sanctification: an intense narrowing of all our interest on earth, and an immense broadening of all our interests in God's point of view. - Oswald Chambers
Pride slays thanksgiving.....a proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves. - H. W. Beecher
David talked to himself about God all the time. If your are telling your soul to praise God in reality you are commanding your body to respond to your will, your emotions and your intellect. - Myles Munroe
"Bless the Lord, O my soul" - Psalm 103:1
There is something which only you can bring into the Kingdom. - Eric Abbott
Affirmation: I am thankful and give praise to God always.
We need to feed upon the Word in our hearts. If you have not made any advancement since yesterday, in a measure you are backsliding. - Smith Wigglesworth
Thanksgiving keeps us sane and alive by connecting us to the source of our life and purpose. - Bill Johnson
Death is the indispensable process of fruit bearing. In fact, death is the only way to bear fruit. - Watchman Nee
If God has called you to China or any other place and you are sure in your own heart, let nothing deter you....remember it is God who has called you and it is the same as when he called Moses or Samuel. - Gladys Aylward
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wednesday Night Bible Study - February 16, 2011
1. Deeds Claims and Promises of Jesus
Read Matthew Chapter 4
1. When the devil came to Jesus he always respond "It is
_____________."
2. Jesus began to preach: ___________ for the kingdom of
Heaven is at hand.
3. Jesus said to Simon Peter and Andrew _____________
and I will make you fishers of men.
4. When Jesus called James and John they ____________
left the ship and their father and followed Him.
5. Jesus went about all Galilee________________in their
synagogues and preaching the gospel of the ____________
and __________all manner of sickness and diseases.
2. Inheritance in Christ
Read Ephesians Chapters 1-3
Chapter 1
Paul marvels at such love and grace expressed in the life and sacrificial death of Jesus Christ which was God's redemptive plan.
We were chosen in Him before the foundation of the world. We have been predestined to be adopted as sons by Jesus Christ to himself.
As part of our inheritance in Jesus Christ we have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places.
Chapter 2
Paul reminds the Ephesians that their salvation in Christ comes solely through God's grace, not because of any goodness or good works on their part.
The plan of salvation removes all barriers between Jews and Gentiles and unites them into one body for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
We are made alive together with Christ who raised us up together, and made us sit with Him in heavenly places.
We are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Chapter 3
Paul talks about preaching the "unsearchable riches of Christ" amongst the Gentiles. He prays that the Ephesian Christians might be strengthened in their faith and in ther commitment to Christ.
Affirmations: (Repeat and Meditate on These as You Go Throughout the Day)
Ephesians 1:3 - I am blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ.
Ephesians 1:17 - I receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
Ephesians 1:18 - As the eyes of my understanding are enlightened, God is revealing to me His calling on my life.
Ephesians 1:19 - Since I am a believer, the mighty power of the Holy Spirit is available to me.
Ephesians 2:5 - Even when I was dead in my sin, He made me alive in union with Christ. He gave me the same life with which he quickened
Christ - for by grace I am saved.
Ephesians 2:10 - I am His workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has before ordained that I should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:19 - I am no longer an outsider but share citizenship with the saints because I am one of God’s own people, consecrated and set apart for Himself.
Ephesians 2:22 - In union with Jesus Christ I am being built together with the other saints into a spiritual dwelling for God.
Ephesians 3:6 - I am a fellow Heir, and of the same body, and a partaker of his promise in Christ by the gospel.
Ephesians 2:6 - I am raised up to sit with Christ in heavenly places.
3. Dunamis Life
Dealing With Carnal Thought Systems
2 Corinthians 10:4 -- the weapons we use in our fight are not the world's weapons, but God's powerful weapons with which to destroy strongholds.
We deal with the devil by dealing with the carnal thought systems, the strongholds, that protect the enemy. The pulling down of strongholds begins with repentance.
The energies we expend in keeping our sins secret are the actural "materials" of which a stronghold is made. The demon you are fighting is using your thoughts to protect his access to your life.
Into Action
Identify one stronhold that you are using to protect the government of satan in your life.
Write down two affirmations that will bind the enemy and loose the power of the Kingdom of Heaven over this stronghold.
4. The Deeper Life
Read, pray and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/2qQX2uA
5. Matthew Chapter 4 Answers
1. Written
2. Repent
3. Follow Me
4. Immediately
5. Teaching, kingdom, healing
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Sunday School - February 13, 2011
Affirmation: The upward call of God draws me into the place of surrender, where I yield my being into His hands.
What a paradox to see the Church filled with great numbers of champion disputants who defend a set of opinions, doctrines, and practices, all of which may be most cordially embraced without demanding the least degree of self-denial, and most firmly held fast with bestowing the least degree of humility! - William Law
"This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." - Luke 22:20
Jesus betrothed His Church unto Himself in a covenant of blood. At the Lord's table we celebrate our betrothal. We are joined to the Lord in holy matrimony. - T. Austin-Sparks
God will agree with your vision while He is diminishing your resources. He will say, "Yes, that is the vision - reach for the impossible, Dare to do the unimaginable!" even as He carefully removes or neutralizes all of the natural strengths, resources, gifts and abilities you've come to count on. - Tommy Tenney
Every revelation of God is a demand, and the way to knowledge of God is by obedience. - William Temple
Affirmation: As I listen to Him, I ascend higher to the dwelling place of love.
Barrenness in any area is our invitation to excel. The God who hides things for us also gives us His Kingdom as our inheritance. All is covered by the redemptive work on the Cross, but it is gained little by little, sometimes through our co-laboring effort. - Bill Johnson
No one will attain his goal or destiny until he becomes free. The free man would rather perish in the wilderness trying to fulfill his destiny than go back to slavery. Until we make the decision that we will not go back, we will not go forward. - Rick Joyner
"No one, who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."
(Luke 9:62)
A lack of commitment in prayer is the sure sign of a lack of depth and of intensity of desire; and the absence of intense desire is a sure sign of God's absence from the heart! - E. M. Bounds
The strong hands of God twisted the crown of thorns into a crown of glory: and in such hands we are safe. - Charles Williams
Affirmation: I believe God said what He meant and I believe God meant what he said. I'm only moved by the Word of God.
Journaling will help you mature in your prophetic gift. Write out what you believe the Lord is saying and then verify it by studying out the Scriptures. Look back over your journal and meditate on what the Lord has revealed to you. - Patricia King
You need to boldly confess the Word of God that covers your case every day. If you'll say it with victory and with love, it won't be long, maybe a few weeks until God will move for you and your family. - Norvel Hayes
"If you shall ask anything in my name I will do it." - John 14:14
Now it is your turn to become the dread of demons and a Holy Ghost special effect. Are you ready? Are you serious, or do you still need to take one more lap around a mediocre life? - Mario Murillo
If Jesus isn't the Lord of your life someone else will be. - Donald Coggan
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
What a paradox to see the Church filled with great numbers of champion disputants who defend a set of opinions, doctrines, and practices, all of which may be most cordially embraced without demanding the least degree of self-denial, and most firmly held fast with bestowing the least degree of humility! - William Law
"This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." - Luke 22:20
Jesus betrothed His Church unto Himself in a covenant of blood. At the Lord's table we celebrate our betrothal. We are joined to the Lord in holy matrimony. - T. Austin-Sparks
God will agree with your vision while He is diminishing your resources. He will say, "Yes, that is the vision - reach for the impossible, Dare to do the unimaginable!" even as He carefully removes or neutralizes all of the natural strengths, resources, gifts and abilities you've come to count on. - Tommy Tenney
Every revelation of God is a demand, and the way to knowledge of God is by obedience. - William Temple
Affirmation: As I listen to Him, I ascend higher to the dwelling place of love.
Barrenness in any area is our invitation to excel. The God who hides things for us also gives us His Kingdom as our inheritance. All is covered by the redemptive work on the Cross, but it is gained little by little, sometimes through our co-laboring effort. - Bill Johnson
No one will attain his goal or destiny until he becomes free. The free man would rather perish in the wilderness trying to fulfill his destiny than go back to slavery. Until we make the decision that we will not go back, we will not go forward. - Rick Joyner
"No one, who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."
(Luke 9:62)
A lack of commitment in prayer is the sure sign of a lack of depth and of intensity of desire; and the absence of intense desire is a sure sign of God's absence from the heart! - E. M. Bounds
The strong hands of God twisted the crown of thorns into a crown of glory: and in such hands we are safe. - Charles Williams
Affirmation: I believe God said what He meant and I believe God meant what he said. I'm only moved by the Word of God.
Journaling will help you mature in your prophetic gift. Write out what you believe the Lord is saying and then verify it by studying out the Scriptures. Look back over your journal and meditate on what the Lord has revealed to you. - Patricia King
You need to boldly confess the Word of God that covers your case every day. If you'll say it with victory and with love, it won't be long, maybe a few weeks until God will move for you and your family. - Norvel Hayes
"If you shall ask anything in my name I will do it." - John 14:14
Now it is your turn to become the dread of demons and a Holy Ghost special effect. Are you ready? Are you serious, or do you still need to take one more lap around a mediocre life? - Mario Murillo
If Jesus isn't the Lord of your life someone else will be. - Donald Coggan
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wednesday Night Bible Study - February 9, 2011
1. Deeds, Claims, and Promises of Jesus
Read Mark Chapter 4
1. The sower seweth the________________.
2. Where the word is sewed on stony ground; when
____________or_____________arises for the words
sake, immediately they are ________________.
3. Where the word is sewed among thorns; then the _____
of the world, and the ___________of riches, and the______
of other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes
unfruitful.
4. Take_______what you hear(diligently attend to it, seek
to understand it, and lay it up in your mind), with what measure
you mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that
hear shall_______________be given.
5. He said to the disciples; why are you so__________?
How is it that you have no______________?
2. Inheritance in Christ
Read Book of Colossians
Chapter 1
The Colossian believers were being led astray by false teachers who were challenging the divinity and supremacy of Jesus Christ. Paul corrected this error by declaring that by Jesus all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible. All things were created through Him and for Him. And that Jesus Christ is before all things, and in Him all things consist. He points out His pre-existence, His head-ship of the church, His divine fullness, his reconciling work, and the mystery of his indwelling in the believer.
We are to be filled with knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
Chapter 2
Paul warns against false doctrine and instructs steadfast faith in Christ. Also that the members of the church might be united together in love, having a fuller understanding of the spiritual mysteries of the Father and of Christ.
Chapter 3
Paul encourages the church to heavenly aspirations and affections. To lay aside the evil passions and vices, and to put on the Christian graces and virtues. To see an infilling of the Word of Christ so as to be mutually heplful in instruction and praise. Do all things in the name of Christ.
Chapter 4
Paul's request for prayer and advice concerning social conduct.
Affirmations: (Repeat and Meditate on These as You Go Throughout the Day)
Colossians 1:27 - Christ in me is the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:29 - Christ in me gives me the power to labor for the spiritual lives of others.
Colossians 2:6 - I have received and walk in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 2:9 - In Christ Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Since I am in Christ Jesus that fullness of the Godhead dwells in me.
Colossians 2:10 - I am complete in Christ Jesus which is the head of all principality and power.
Colossians 3:3 - My former life is dead and my reborn life today is hid with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:11 - Since Christ is in every believer then Christ is in me. Christ is all and in all.
3. Dunamis Life
Believing God For The Impossible
Acts 3:6,7 -- But Peter said, silver and gold I do not have; but what I do have, that I give to you: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk! Then he took hold of the man's right hand with a firm grip and raised him up. And at once his feet and ankle bones became strong and steady.
Part of the problem is this: we are accustomed only to doing things for God that are not impossible. If God doesn't show up and help us, we can still succeed. There must be an aspect of the Christian life that is impossible without divine intervention that keeps us on the edge and puts us in contact with our true calling.
John 14:13,14 -- "Whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you shall ask anything in my name, I will do it."
Into Action
Name two impossible things that need to come to pass in your life that you need to believe God for.
Write 2 affirmations for each to support your belief.
4. The Deeper Life
Read, pray and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/5HpJxaw
5. Mark Chapter 4 Answers
1. Word
2. Affliction, persecution, offended
3. Cares, deceitfulness, lusts
4. Heed, more
5. Fearful, faith
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Read Mark Chapter 4
1. The sower seweth the________________.
2. Where the word is sewed on stony ground; when
____________or_____________arises for the words
sake, immediately they are ________________.
3. Where the word is sewed among thorns; then the _____
of the world, and the ___________of riches, and the______
of other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes
unfruitful.
4. Take_______what you hear(diligently attend to it, seek
to understand it, and lay it up in your mind), with what measure
you mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that
hear shall_______________be given.
5. He said to the disciples; why are you so__________?
How is it that you have no______________?
2. Inheritance in Christ
Read Book of Colossians
Chapter 1
The Colossian believers were being led astray by false teachers who were challenging the divinity and supremacy of Jesus Christ. Paul corrected this error by declaring that by Jesus all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible. All things were created through Him and for Him. And that Jesus Christ is before all things, and in Him all things consist. He points out His pre-existence, His head-ship of the church, His divine fullness, his reconciling work, and the mystery of his indwelling in the believer.
We are to be filled with knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
Chapter 2
Paul warns against false doctrine and instructs steadfast faith in Christ. Also that the members of the church might be united together in love, having a fuller understanding of the spiritual mysteries of the Father and of Christ.
Chapter 3
Paul encourages the church to heavenly aspirations and affections. To lay aside the evil passions and vices, and to put on the Christian graces and virtues. To see an infilling of the Word of Christ so as to be mutually heplful in instruction and praise. Do all things in the name of Christ.
Chapter 4
Paul's request for prayer and advice concerning social conduct.
Affirmations: (Repeat and Meditate on These as You Go Throughout the Day)
Colossians 1:27 - Christ in me is the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:29 - Christ in me gives me the power to labor for the spiritual lives of others.
Colossians 2:6 - I have received and walk in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 2:9 - In Christ Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Since I am in Christ Jesus that fullness of the Godhead dwells in me.
Colossians 2:10 - I am complete in Christ Jesus which is the head of all principality and power.
Colossians 3:3 - My former life is dead and my reborn life today is hid with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:11 - Since Christ is in every believer then Christ is in me. Christ is all and in all.
3. Dunamis Life
Believing God For The Impossible
Acts 3:6,7 -- But Peter said, silver and gold I do not have; but what I do have, that I give to you: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk! Then he took hold of the man's right hand with a firm grip and raised him up. And at once his feet and ankle bones became strong and steady.
Part of the problem is this: we are accustomed only to doing things for God that are not impossible. If God doesn't show up and help us, we can still succeed. There must be an aspect of the Christian life that is impossible without divine intervention that keeps us on the edge and puts us in contact with our true calling.
John 14:13,14 -- "Whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you shall ask anything in my name, I will do it."
Into Action
Name two impossible things that need to come to pass in your life that you need to believe God for.
Write 2 affirmations for each to support your belief.
4. The Deeper Life
Read, pray and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/5HpJxaw
5. Mark Chapter 4 Answers
1. Word
2. Affliction, persecution, offended
3. Cares, deceitfulness, lusts
4. Heed, more
5. Fearful, faith
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Sunday School - February 6, 2011
Affirmation: Things have never been the way they are going to be because God is doing a new work in me.
If the things to which you feel called do not require spiritual resources as well as natural labor, then perhaps you aren't fulfilling your call to its full potential. - Tommy Tenney
The deadness and feebleness of the saints today is largely due to their receiving and following the truth with their minds. This is nothing but the law. In spite of the exactness of the letter, it is absolutely not of the Holy Spirit. - Watchman Nee
God requires to be represented by a fiery church, or he is not in any proper sense, represented at all. God, himself, is all on fire, and his church, if it is to be like him, must also be at white heat. - E. M. Bounds
"The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire." Psalm 29:7
When your heart is full of Christ, you want to sing. - C. H. Spurgeon
Affirmation: I have a passion to give Jesus preeminence in everything.
It is time to break through and out of lethargy and passivity. This is the day to posses our inheritance and promise. - Barbara Yoder
We will never have more affection or passion for God than we understand He has for us. - Mike Bickle
Our boldness and confidence is always in the blood of Jesus, not our own righteousness. It is not even because of who we are in Christ, but rather in who He is in us. - Rick Joyner
"This was according to the eternal purpose which He has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and confidence of access through our faith in Him. - Ephesians 3:11,12
I used to ask God to help me. Then I asked if I might help Him. I ended up by asking Him to do His work through me. - James Hudson Taylor
Affirmation: I reject the expectations of the world and begin to discern the yoke that God has called me to carry.
The desire to meditate, and the grace to begin meditating, is the only thing that will keep us moving forward on the inward journey. - Richard Foster
We are a "royal priesthood", meaning that we are all priests ministering to Jesus, our great High Priest. The primary function of priests is intercession for the people of God. - Che Ahn
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people. that you may declare the wonderful deeds of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. - 1 Peter 2:9
God is the limit of your ability. He won't allow you to think it if you can't do it. - Myles Munroe
"As I could not make reflection with my understanding, I contrived to picture Christ within me. - Teresa of Avila
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
If the things to which you feel called do not require spiritual resources as well as natural labor, then perhaps you aren't fulfilling your call to its full potential. - Tommy Tenney
The deadness and feebleness of the saints today is largely due to their receiving and following the truth with their minds. This is nothing but the law. In spite of the exactness of the letter, it is absolutely not of the Holy Spirit. - Watchman Nee
God requires to be represented by a fiery church, or he is not in any proper sense, represented at all. God, himself, is all on fire, and his church, if it is to be like him, must also be at white heat. - E. M. Bounds
"The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire." Psalm 29:7
When your heart is full of Christ, you want to sing. - C. H. Spurgeon
Affirmation: I have a passion to give Jesus preeminence in everything.
It is time to break through and out of lethargy and passivity. This is the day to posses our inheritance and promise. - Barbara Yoder
We will never have more affection or passion for God than we understand He has for us. - Mike Bickle
Our boldness and confidence is always in the blood of Jesus, not our own righteousness. It is not even because of who we are in Christ, but rather in who He is in us. - Rick Joyner
"This was according to the eternal purpose which He has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and confidence of access through our faith in Him. - Ephesians 3:11,12
I used to ask God to help me. Then I asked if I might help Him. I ended up by asking Him to do His work through me. - James Hudson Taylor
Affirmation: I reject the expectations of the world and begin to discern the yoke that God has called me to carry.
The desire to meditate, and the grace to begin meditating, is the only thing that will keep us moving forward on the inward journey. - Richard Foster
We are a "royal priesthood", meaning that we are all priests ministering to Jesus, our great High Priest. The primary function of priests is intercession for the people of God. - Che Ahn
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people. that you may declare the wonderful deeds of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. - 1 Peter 2:9
God is the limit of your ability. He won't allow you to think it if you can't do it. - Myles Munroe
"As I could not make reflection with my understanding, I contrived to picture Christ within me. - Teresa of Avila
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Wednesday Night Bible Study - February 2, 2011
1. Deeds, Claims and Promises of Jesus
Read John Chapter 5
1. At certain times_____________came down to the pool
at Bethesda to heal people.
2. After healing the impotent man at the pool, Jesus told the
man to_________no more lest a__________come upon him.
3. The Jews sought to kill Jesus because Jesus had broken
the__________, He said God was His____________,
making Himself equal with______________.
4. All judgement is committed to___________________.
5. If I hear the words of Jesus and believe in God that sent
Him I will have_____________________.
2. Inheritance in Christ
Read Book of Colossians
Chapter 1
The Colossian believers were being led astray by false teachers who were challenging the divinity and supremacy of Jesus Christ. Paul corrected this error by declaring that by Jesus all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible. All things were created through Him and for Him. And that Jesus Christ is before all things, and in Him all things consist. He points out His pre-existence, His head-ship of the church, His divine fullness, his reconciling work, and the mystery of his indwelling in the believer.
We are to be filled with knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
Chapter 2
Paul warns against false doctrine and instructs steadfast faith in Christ. Also that the members of the church might be united together in love, having a fuller understanding of the spiritual mysteries of the Father and of Christ.
Chapter 3
Paul encourages the church to heavenly aspirations and affections. To lay aside the evil passions and vices, and to put on the Christian graces and virtues. To see an infilling of the Word of Christ so as to be mutually helpful in instruction and praise. Do all things in the name of Christ.
Chapter 4
Paul's request for prayer and advice concerning social conduct
Affirmations: (Repeat and Meditate on These as You Go Throughout the Day)
Colossians 1:27 - Christ in me is the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:29 - Christ in me gives me the power to labor for the spiritual lives of others.
Colossians 2:6 - I have received and walk in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 2:9 - In Christ Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Since I am in Christ Jesus that fullness of the Godhead dwells in me.
Colossians 2:10 - I am complete in Christ Jesus which is the head of all principality and power.
Colossians 3:3 - My former life is dead and my reborn life today is hid with Christ in God.
3. Dunamis Life
Living From The Victory Of Christ
Psalm 119:105,111 -- Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
The attitude of those who live from the triumph of Christ is different than those who live under the influence of their past.
The only part of the past that we have legal access to is the testimony of the Lord. The rest is dead, buried, forgotten, and covered under the blood. The past should have no negative effect on the way we live, as the blood of Jesus is more than sufficient.
Living from the victory of Christ is the privilege for every believer.
Philippians 3:13,14 -- ".....this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Questions to Ask Myself
1. How much time am I spending each day thinking about my past?
2. Do I really understand my inheritance in Christ Jesus?
3. Am I pursuing my destiny in Christ?
4. The Deeper Life
Read, pray and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/4PKYIUU
5. John Chapter 5 - Answers
1. Angel
2. Sin, worse
3. Sabbath, Father, God
4. Jesus
5. Everlasting Life
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Read John Chapter 5
1. At certain times_____________came down to the pool
at Bethesda to heal people.
2. After healing the impotent man at the pool, Jesus told the
man to_________no more lest a__________come upon him.
3. The Jews sought to kill Jesus because Jesus had broken
the__________, He said God was His____________,
making Himself equal with______________.
4. All judgement is committed to___________________.
5. If I hear the words of Jesus and believe in God that sent
Him I will have_____________________.
2. Inheritance in Christ
Read Book of Colossians
Chapter 1
The Colossian believers were being led astray by false teachers who were challenging the divinity and supremacy of Jesus Christ. Paul corrected this error by declaring that by Jesus all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible. All things were created through Him and for Him. And that Jesus Christ is before all things, and in Him all things consist. He points out His pre-existence, His head-ship of the church, His divine fullness, his reconciling work, and the mystery of his indwelling in the believer.
We are to be filled with knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
Chapter 2
Paul warns against false doctrine and instructs steadfast faith in Christ. Also that the members of the church might be united together in love, having a fuller understanding of the spiritual mysteries of the Father and of Christ.
Chapter 3
Paul encourages the church to heavenly aspirations and affections. To lay aside the evil passions and vices, and to put on the Christian graces and virtues. To see an infilling of the Word of Christ so as to be mutually helpful in instruction and praise. Do all things in the name of Christ.
Chapter 4
Paul's request for prayer and advice concerning social conduct
Affirmations: (Repeat and Meditate on These as You Go Throughout the Day)
Colossians 1:27 - Christ in me is the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:29 - Christ in me gives me the power to labor for the spiritual lives of others.
Colossians 2:6 - I have received and walk in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 2:9 - In Christ Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Since I am in Christ Jesus that fullness of the Godhead dwells in me.
Colossians 2:10 - I am complete in Christ Jesus which is the head of all principality and power.
Colossians 3:3 - My former life is dead and my reborn life today is hid with Christ in God.
3. Dunamis Life
Living From The Victory Of Christ
Psalm 119:105,111 -- Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
The attitude of those who live from the triumph of Christ is different than those who live under the influence of their past.
The only part of the past that we have legal access to is the testimony of the Lord. The rest is dead, buried, forgotten, and covered under the blood. The past should have no negative effect on the way we live, as the blood of Jesus is more than sufficient.
Living from the victory of Christ is the privilege for every believer.
Philippians 3:13,14 -- ".....this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Questions to Ask Myself
1. How much time am I spending each day thinking about my past?
2. Do I really understand my inheritance in Christ Jesus?
3. Am I pursuing my destiny in Christ?
4. The Deeper Life
Read, pray and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/4PKYIUU
5. John Chapter 5 - Answers
1. Angel
2. Sin, worse
3. Sabbath, Father, God
4. Jesus
5. Everlasting Life
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
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