lessons on Obedience part 2

6   Put God First

           Seek ye first the Kingdome of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you    Mathew (6:33) 

7    Obedience produces true peace

      Great peace have they which love they law and nothing shall offend them    PSALM ( 119:165 )

8   God rewards those who remain faithful

          Blessed is the man that endureth temptation for when he dis tried he shall receive the crown of life which the lord has promised that love him    James (1:12 )

9   True faith always leads to obedience

         By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance obeyed. And he went out, not knowing whither he went   Hebrews( 11:8)

10   Those who fear the Lord walk in wisdom

           Blessed is everyone that feareth that walketh in his ways    psalm (128. 1)

11    God’s commandments are not a burden

           For this is the love of God that we keep his commandments and his commandment sare not grievous     1^st  John  ( 5:3 )

12  Obedience leads to God’s promises

     deuteronomy 28  1 to 2

13 obedience leads to eternal life

               He that believeth on the son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the son shall not see life but the wrath of god abideth on him  john(  3:36 )

 

5 lessons on Obedience

 

1-         If you love me keep my commandments ( john 14:15)

       A-       If keep my commandments you will remain in my love ( john 15:10)

 

2-        Obedience opens the door to God’s Blessings

    A-   If you are willing and obedient , you shall eat the good of the land ( Isaiah 1:19)

 

3-        God desires an obedient heart

   A-       Samuel replied ,does the lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of lord ? To obey is better sacrifices and to heed is better than the fat of Rams ( 1 Samuel 15:22)

 

4 : God’s words should put into practice

A-       Do not merely     listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says ( James 1:22)

 

5 Trust in the lord and follow his ways    

            A-   trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not unto your understanding . in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct they path ( proverbs 3: 5-6)     

12 Lessons from the Book of Ephesians

 

1-     We were chosen by god before the foundations of the earth Ephesians

2-      The holy Sprit is the seal of the salvation  ( 1:13)

3-      Christ is the head of the Church

4-      Salvation is through Grace through faith (Ep chapter 02)

5-      We were created for good works ( 2 ves 10)

6-      Unity in the body of Christ ( 4 ver 3-4)

7-      Christ dewless in the heart through faith

8-      We must renew the mind

9-      Be imitators of God

10-   Relationship transformed through faith

11-   Put on the whole armor of God

   We must put off the old self 

Some principles from the Bible

 

1-    10  Love God above all things  Mathew 22:37
2-      Love your neighbor as yourself Mathew 22:39
3-      Seek wisdom daily proverbs 4:7
4-      Be humble  James  4:10
5-      Practice forgiveness and be kind to one another Ephesian 4:32
6-      Control your words Proverbs 18:21
7-      Work diligently Colossiaans 3:23
8-      Be honest in everything Proverbs 10:9
9-      Trust God in difficult times Psalms 46:1
10-   Cultivate a Grateful heart in everything 1 Thessalonians 5L18
11-   Be Patient Romans 12:12
12-   Avoid envy Proverbs 14:30
13-   Choose Good Company 1 Corianthians 15:33
14-   Take care of your family Joshua 24:15
15-   Be Generous Proverbs 11:25
16-   Live in Peace whenever possible Romans 12:18
17-   Perseverance in prayer  Philippians 4 to 6
18-   Practice self-control Galatians 5 22 to 23
19-   Seek first the kingdom of God  Mathew 6:33
20-   Keep your eyes on eternality Colossians 3:2

Some Lessons from the letter of Peter to keep you Faith

 

In this world we elect the Qualified the best, however God has a different approach he does not call the Qualified, he Qualifies the called , he does not wait for the perfect people He takes imperfect people and by the power of his sprit converts them to someone that no human power could produce. Saint Peter is a perfect example , he walked with Jesus for 3 years . HE watched Jesus feed the thousands , he watched Jesus walk on water ect.. JESUS commissioned him again feed my lambs feed my sheep and follow me and peter did for the rest of his life .

1 peter vers 2 reminds us that we are : chosen by the father ,set apart from the spirit and covered by the blood of Jesus , it not based on the worldly worth but by the grace set apart on his elected children before the beginning of time

2 your trials are refining fire ,they prove your faith more precious than gold

1 peter 1:6

3 be holy , God’s call to holiness( an invitation into his own nature ) -1 peter 1-15

4 the nature and permanence of God’s word is unchangeable   peter 23-24

 

5 you are a royal priesthood  Your identity in Christ is more glorious than you can believe (you are chosen )- 1 peter 2:9

 

6 live good lives than even your critic would glorify God  1 peter 2 v12

 7 love everyone , love the brotherhood .Fear God. honor the king . four pillars 1 Peter 2-17 

8 Christ left you an example for us to  follow in his steps.   1peter 2:21

9 practical implication of faith in specific relationships (husbands and wives ) 1 Peter :3:12

10: do not fear what they fear keep the lord holy in your heart and be ready to give an answer  1 peter 3 14-15

15 lessons from the book of JUDE.

 

1 THE humility of a servant (jude 1;1)

2. the need to contend to the faith ( means to stand firm ) ( jude 1:3)

3 The danger of false teachers

4. Remembering the examples of the past  (Jude 1:5)

5. The rebellion of the angels and the divine Judgment (jude 1:6)

6. the example of Sodom and Gomora

7. The Boldness of the ungodly

8. The invisible battle

9: the path of Cain , Balam and Cora ( not to follow )

10. rootless trees 1:12

11. The judgment of the ungodly  (Jude 1:15)

12 complaining and discontent ( Jude 1:16)

13. the power of remembering the truth

14 built up in faith (jude 1:20 )

15. Security in the love of /god ( jude 1:21)

16 lessons from the book of JAMES

 

1. Faith is tested through trials
2. Ask wisdom in faith ( 1 ver  5and 6)
3. Be doers of the word and only hear’s  (1 ver 22 and 24)
4. Control the toung   ( 1 vers  26-27)
5. Faith with our works is dead   ( 2 17-18)
6. The toung brake or build up (control you toung )  (3 5 to 6 )
7. The wisdom from above is peaceful and humble
8. God resist the proud , but give grace to the humble
9. Do not judge your brother
10. Do not boost of the future trust is God’s will
11. Be patent , until the coming of the lord
12. Do not swore by anything ,speak with truth
13. Pray while you are in suffering
14. Pray for the sick
15. Pray effectively and earnestly          
16. Bring back those who have wondered from the truth

20 Lessons from the Book of proverbs

 

21 wisdom brings security   (1:33)

22 a soft sprit is a true strength (16;32 )

23 do not be wise in your own eyes (3:07)

24 wise words refresh the sole (12:18)

25 righteous are bold as a lion

26 a faithful friend is a treasure ( 17:17)

27 laziness leads to poverty ( 6(10-11)

28 A humble sprit gains honer (18;12)

29Rightiousness grads the upright  ( 11:3)

30 The wise builds their home ( 14:1)

31  God sees the heart ( 21:2 )

32 humility  attracts Gods favor  (32:34)

33 avoid foolish arguments (26:4)

34  the upright are guided by honesty ( 11;1)

35 he who guards his mouth guards his life

36 The righteous think before they speak

37 . Envy rotten the soul (14:30)

38 patience is power (19:11)

39  the way of the lazy is hard (15:19)

40 Fear of the lord leads to life  

20 Lessons from the Book of proverbs

 

1: fear of the lord ( 1vers 7)

2:Trust in the lord completely ( 3 vers 5)

3: A soft tongue (15 ver 1)

4: avoid the path of the wicked (4:14)

5:Gard you heart diligently ( 4:23)

6: Horner the lord with you substance ( 3:9)

7:wise listens to correction ( (15:5)

8: pride leads to destruction ( 16:18)

9:A Good name is a great Treasure (22(v 1)

10: wisdom is better than gold  (16: 16)

11: walk with the wise ( 13:20)

12: Hearted strives conflict ( 1:12)

13: The Diligent will prosper ( 12:24)

14: speak life  (18: 21)

15:  commit they plans to the lord (

16:a cheerful heat is a good medicine (174:22)

17: don not envy sinners (23:17)

18: A gentle sprit brings peace (17:1)

19: keep your word ( 13:05)

20: do not boast of tomorrow (27:01)

Dove

 

The dove holds significant meaning in the Bible, symbolizing various qualities such as peace, purity, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. 
This signifies the spotless and undefiled nature of believers in Christ.

In the Old Testament, the dove is mentioned in Genesis 8:8-12, when Noah sent out a dove after the flood and it returned with an olive branch, signifying the end of God's judgment.

In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove, as recorded in Matthew 3:16, Mark 1:10, and Luke 3:22. 

This event marked the initiation of Jesus' public ministry and the confirmation of His identity as the Son of God.

The dove is also associated with peace, as Jesus instructed His disciples to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves" in Matthew 10:16. 

This implies the call to maintain a peaceful and gentle nature while navigating through a world filled with challenges and opposition.

The dove represents purity, as mentioned in Song of Solomon 5:2, where the bride is described as "my dove, my perfect one."