Nuggets from the bible study of coming 31/05/2015

Topic; THE SPHERE OF His Reign.

1. When we say the sphere of Gods reign means. We mean the province, territory under the control of God.
2. Nothing can be outside the control of Gods reign. Psalm 139:3-12. Jeremiah 23:23-24.
3. The glory of Gods reign are;

i.                    Much more important, more powerful and better than others of its kind. Col 1:18.

ii.                  Extremely impressive and serious that it brings about great respect, worry and fear. Psalm 72:8-11. Isaiah 9:6. Zach. 9:9-10

4. Ways believers can enjoy Gods reign daily are;

i.                    Humble self under His feet. Psalm 8:6-8.

ii.                  Exercising  the power Christ have given us (His church). Luke 10:19.

I pray the power of Christ, with the name of Jesus Christ. To help us all to enjoy Gods reign daily, in Jesus mighty name. Amen

Nuggets from the bible study of 24/05/2015

Topic; Gods unquestionable Reign.

1. When we say God has  unquestionable reign, we mean  God is a supreme controller.
2. God should have unquestionable control over all creatures because:

i.                    God is our maker Isaiah 45:9.

ii.                  God is our father. Mal. 1:6a

iii.                God is our master. Mal. 1:6b

iv.                 He is our God and all men are His people. 2 cor. 6:16

3. The practical implications of the reigning lord having control over us are:

i.                    Unity and faithfulness in homes. Mal. 2:14.

ii.                  Immunity from curse. Mal. 3:8-10.

iii.                Effective ministries. Mark 3:13-15

4. The attributes and actions of believers that can guarantee the implications of the reigning lord. And that shall help us to get the blessedness that follows are:

i.                    Appreciation. Matt. 13:44.

ii.                  Submissiveness. Luke 1:38.

iii.                Sacrificial life. Phil. 3:3-8

I pray the power of Christ, with the name of Jesus Christ. To internalize the implications of the reigning lord in our lives. And help us also impart on us the attributes that will help us get the blessedness  of submitting to the control of God  today in Jesus mighty name. Amen

Nuggets from the bible study of 17/5/2015

Topic; the supremacy of God over societal challenges/ills

1. Eye problem is possibly is Paul’s  challenge of the thorn in his flesh.  Gal. 4:15

2. Christ showed his supremacy over the source of challenges/ills;

i. By taking away the carpet of the feet of principalities and powers (our adversaries) and nail them on the cross.  Col.  2:14

ii. By spoiling the principalities and powers themselves . Col.  2:15a

iii. Made a show of them openly. Col.  2:15b

iv. And  triumphing over them in it. Col.  2:15c

3. The practical steps we need to take to overcome our challenges are:

i. delight in the lord. Psalm 37:4-5.

ii. Trust in God. Psalm 123:1-2.

ii. Wait upon God. Proverbs 3:5-6

iv. Rely on Gods directives.. 2 cor. 12:10.

 I pray the power of Christ, with the name of Jesus Christ. To put an end to every  societal challenges/ills in our life today in Jesus  mighty name. Amen

NUGGETS FROM 10/5/2015 BIBLE STUDY

Topic; the supremacy of God over death.

Text: 1 cor 15:50-56.

Highlights.

Different forms of death.

1. spiritual death.

2. Physical death.

3. second death.

4. death to self.

Some causes of spiritual death.

1. prince of the power of the air (Satan). Ephesians 2:2-3.

2. trespasses.

3. ordinances against us Colossi ans 2:14.

What is the tragic realty of second death.

Final Judgment  or reward of the ones deeds. Which will lead to eternal punishment in lake of fire. Or eternal rest in paradise. Revelation 20:11-15.

The challenge of this second death to all Christians is.

Every Christian is an ordained watchman/watch-woman. And as such can find him/herself in hell fire for neglecting to warn sinners of the pronouncement of death (eternal punishment) over sinners.

 I pray the power of Christ, with the name of Jesus Christ. To put an end to every form of death  in your life today in Jesus mighty name. Amen

NUGGETS OF 3/5/15 BIBLE STUDY

Topic;The supremacy of God over afflictions.

Text: 2 cor. 12:1-10.

Lessons highlights;
Different kinds of afflictions;
1. deception and torment. Matt 10:16-17
2. health issues. Luke 8:43-48. 2 cor. 12:1-7
3. persecutions. John 16:2;10:38
5. false accusations. Acts 6:10-13.
6.  imprisonment and killings.  Acts 12:1-7

Some sources of afflictions.
1. men. Matt 10:16-17; John 16:2; Acts 6:10-13.
2. spirit of infirmity. Luke 11:11-13.
3. messenger of Satan. 2 cor. 12:7.
4. God if He wants to retain one under the grace or power of Christ. 2 cor. 12:1-7.
5. Satan in his business of trying to get man against God (Nahum 1:9) and God against man (Job 1 and 2. However the good news remains God shall continue to give his faithful ones deliverance from the imaginations of Satan. Psalm 34:19.

Some divine cures of affliction
1. virtue of Christ. Luke 8:43-48.
2. Jesus Christ. Luke 13:11-13.
3. god. Acts 12:1-7.

I pray the power of Christ, with the name of Jesus Christ to put an end to every affliction in our life today in His Jesus mighty name. Amen