Tag: Bible Marking Study
Day 16: The Blessing of RELATIONSHIP (2 of 3).
THE BLESSING OF PRAYER (We talk to God) Romans 12:12 – praying continually. Romans 8:26 – We have help with our prayers! The Greek word for “groanings” is a deep sigh. To help in understanding of the phrase “with groanings which cannot be uttered” consider these two other versions: Prayer is a command! Matthew 7:7…
Day 15: The Blessing of RELATIONSHIP (1 of 3).
What is a relationship? When you first met your husband or good friend, did you love them? Did you love them as deeply as you do now? What happened? In our human relationships, the relationship can be broken by either party. You may not have control over what happens. Do you have…
Day 14: The Blessing of GOD (Who is He)? (2b of 2)
GOD IS… LIVING Hebrews 9:14 2 Corinthians 6:16 Daniel 6:26 – the words of the heathen king Darius. Acts 14:15 – People of Lystra were trying to worship Paul and Barnabus as gods. LONGSUFFERING – Patience Romans 2:4 Exodus 34:6 God speaking to Moses. Psalm 86:15 2 Peter 3:9 2 Peter 3:15 OUR DEFENDER Romans…
Day 13: The Blessing of GOD (Who is He)? (2a of 2)
GOD IS… RIGHTEOUS (to be right in a moral way). Romans 1:16-17 – We find the righteousness of God in the Gospel. Romans 3:21-25 He demonstrates His righteousness. Psalm 119:142 His righteousness is everlasting. Psalm 145:17 His ways are righteous. Psalm 11:7 The Lord loves righteousness. Countenance means face. He sees the upright (those who do right). …
Day 12: The Blessing of GOD (Who is He)? (1 of 2)
1 Samuel 5:1-7 – He has a sense of humor. The Philistines stole the ark of God (ark of the covenant) and put it in Dagon’s (their idol) temple. When they came to the temple early in the morning, Dagon was on it’s face in front of the ark. This also happened on the second…
Day 11: The Blessing of Family (part 2 of 2)
What does a healthy, functioning family do? Philippians 2:1-4 Vs. 3 Selfish ambition or conceit or Lowliness of mind, esteem others better than himself Vs. 4 Not only for his own interests or Interests of others A Healthy Family will… TALENTS (Roles in the body, the church) Romans 12:6-8 – Everyone is needed for the…
Day 10: The Blessing of Family
How important is family? What happens when we don’t have a relationship with our family? God gives each one of us a family, we are born with at least a mother and a father. God does that – what we do with that is where the trouble comes in. Any deviation from the God-given plan…
Day 9: The Blessing of Forgiveness
Do you consider receiving forgiveness a blessing? Why? What are we asking forgiveness for? A stubborn heart? Pridefulness? Hating our brother? Loving money? Envy? sowing discord? Leaving things undone? Hebrews 12:1– Sin ensnares (Greek word means to stand around, in every direction). The picture is one competitor standing in the way of another competitor. FORGIVENESS…
Day 8: The Blessing of Peace (2 of 2)
Peace WITH God Romans 5:1 Because of our faith (active, not dead faith), and obedience (justification) – we have peace with God THROUGH Jesus – without active, obedient faith we don’t have peace with God Romans 3:10-18 is Paul’s list of the characteristics of the wicked, those who are not righteous. In this list (verse…
Day 7: The Blessing of Peace (1 of 2)
Everyone desires peace. Where does the World look for peace? The King James Dictionary defines peace as “a state of quiet or tranquility, freedom from disturbance or agitation” Synonyms of peace? unity, order, calm, tranquility Antonyms of peace? disagreement, discord, agitation, distress, upset, confusion Psalm 29:11 David wrote that the Lord would give us peace.…