Discussion Questions: When people bring up the subject of hell, do you shy away from it or warn them of the seriousness of it, based on this scripture? How can you help people choose their eternal destiny?
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Scripture: Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. (Matthew 7:19)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me see the seriousness of hell. This scripture is clear that those that are not producing fruit will be cast into the fire of hell. Let me be bold to share the gospel with those that are heading for hell. In Jesus’ name I pray
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Inspiration: I was not as thankful as I should have been as I took many blessings from God for granted. It was when I was flat on my back one day, looking out the window, I suddenly saw the importance of rejoicing for every day that God gives us regardless of the pain or trials we are going through.
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Discussion Questions: When do you like to rejoice before the Lord? What are some of the things you can thank God for?
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Scripture: This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalms 118:24)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Today is a new day and I will rejoice and be glad because you have given me life. Let me praise you every morning with words of adoration and love. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: When I first read this scripture my thought was that sheep were smart enough to follow the shepherd’s voice, but Christians, including myself, don’t even know what the Great Shepherd’s voice sounds like. This gave me new insight into prayer and to be still before God, where I have a pen and paper always ready in case God wants to share something. God’s Word, the Bible, is the foundation for every Christian and He will never tell us anything that contradicts His Holy Bible.
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Discussion Questions: Do you hunger to know the Lord’s voice? Have you studied your Bible to verify what you hear is God’s Word? What Bible study group can you join to learn more about God’s voice?
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Scripture: My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. (John 10:27)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask forgiveness that as your sheep, I have not listened to you the great Shepherd Jesus, nor have I really known your voice. I want to know your voice through constantly meeting and hearing you in my prayer life and studying the Bible. Let me be an obedient sheep. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: Some churches have become so blind that they say the Bible is just a history book. They preach from other historians rather than the Word of God and wonder why their congregations are dwindling. The blessed and growing churches are the ones who preach the Bible as God’s Word and give altar calls each service for people to commit their lives to Jesus. These churches have outreaches and help new people feel welcome by listening to their concerns so that their questions can be answered.
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Discussion Questions: One of the strongest church vision/mission statements I have seen is: “Helping people grow in their personal relationship with Jesus.” How can you help your leader with your church’s vision/mission statement?
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Scripture: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word that you always are the same. Scripture verses never change and people keep getting saved century over century. Thank you for saving me Jesus. In your name I pray.
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Inspiration: Christians who have not seen Jesus are blessed because they have received Jesus by faith and not by sight. One Bible teacher explained that this is the reason why Jesus did not stay on earth and show himself to everyone after His resurrection. Jesus could easily extend Himself to be a giant, taller than the mountains, put a sword in people’s faces and say: “Now, do you believe?” Everyone would say ‘yes’ in that situation, not out of love, but out of fear for their lives.
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Discussion Questions: How do you identify yourself with the disciples? Are you a doubter like Thomas who needs physical proof? Are you like one of the Marys who ran to the tomb early on Easter Morning? Are you like Peter who was ready to get out of the boat and walk on water?
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Scripture: Jesus said to him, ‘Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’ (John 20:29)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, This scripture says that I receive a blessing from you because I haven’t seen, yet have believed. Let me apply this faith to health and abundance in your kingdom. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: One young lady was always at the altar at the end of every service. She was so hungry for God. Many people thought she went to the altar too much but God blessed her every time, so she was getting more of His blessings.
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Discussion Questions: Some Christians have become complacent. Have you lost your hunger for Jesus? Do you want His presence in your life? How do you restore the passion for God in your life?
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Scripture: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never be too lazy or bored to read your Word. Teach me to hunger and thirst after you and then I will continually get new revelations of you in the Bible. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: I have made the mistake of criticizing people, and in doing so, verified that this scripture is true, since my criticism came back to slap me in the face. If you criticize, your words will come right back to you in the same area in your life. I learned that this can help me see my blind spots. As soon as I am about to criticize someone, I quickly stop myself and say: “Do I do that also?” The answer is often yes, and now my blind spot has been revealed.
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Discussion Questions: What things do people do that make you upset? Analyze your own actions and words. Do you act in a manner that is the same from their point of view?
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Scripture: Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (Matthew 7:1-2)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not judge people. It seems that after I have been a Christian for a while, a judgmental attitude can creep up on me which is wrong, as that same judgment will come right back in my face. Please help me to judge words, but not the person speaking them. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: When I asked for the fire and baptism of the Holy Spirit, I noticed a change in my life. Not only had God given me a prayer language but I had a new hunger for the lost, and a new boldness to share Jesus. I also felt a new closeness with God to hear His voice.
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Discussion Questions: In the first few chapters of the book of Acts (in the Bible), how did this baptism of the Holy Spirit change the disciples, as in John 20:19, it says the disciples were in fear of the Jews?
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Scripture: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. (Matthew 3:11)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for baptizing me in the Holy Spirit and fire. I see the importance and necessity of this baptism of the Holy Spirit to live a bold, victorious life for you. Let your fire cleanse me and your boldness empower me to do your will. I have to believe by faith that once I’ve asked, I’ve received. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: I need joy all the time. There have been times in my life when I felt like the children of Israel going through the desert. After prayer, joy would come and revive me. This joy of the Lord would encourage me to be like Joshua and Caleb. They were leaders who crossed the Red Sea on dry ground that made it into the promised land. Real lasting joy comes from a deep relationship with Jesus Christ being thrilled with the plan God has for our lives. Joy and laughter destroys fear, stress and anxiety. Joy and laughter from God is what the world is looking for but more Christians need to ask the fullness of God’s joy.
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Discussion Questions: Who created laughter and a sense of humor? Do you laugh a lot? What holds you back from living a life full of joy and laughter? Have you let Jesus take away all your sorrows?
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Scripture: for the joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me stir up the joy of you in me. Let me laugh and think of all the hilarious things that happened to me. Let me have joy in all circumstances for you have the solution to all my problems. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: Some people have criticized the church for not showing love and not having any more morals than they do. These people see one Christian denomination criticizing another denomination instead of loving them. They say the church is a bunch of hypocrites. I pray that these people will see Christian denominations work together as a team under one captain, Jesus Christ. I pray that Christians will love the lost with unconditional, unselfish love and have them look to Jesus as their example to follow.
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Discussion Questions: Does the love you portray make everyone know that you are a Christian? If not, what action do you do that would make people wonder if you were a Christian?
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Scripture: By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me love others the way you love for if I do, all people will see that I am your disciple and hopefully they will come to love you too. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: This scripture is often called the golden rule as it teaches us to be sensitive to the needs of others. A Bible teacher told us that we should be looking at ways how to bless others especially the sick and poor and lost all over the world.
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Discussion Questions: When was the last time you went to pray for the sick? When was the last time you fed the poor or sent a donation for them? When was the last time you shared with a lost person to bring them to Jesus?
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Scripture: And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. (Luke 6:31)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me do for others what I would like to be done for me. Let me bless others with something I desire. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: There used to be a time in my life when I was ashamed of the Gospel of Christ as I was more concerned with my career and was afraid that people would label me as a religious fanatic. When I asked for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, God gave me boldness to share with my colleagues. I often went to lunch with one colleague at a time as they would be scared to open up if any of their peers were listening. God blessed my work at this firm making me valuable to the company.
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Discussion Questions: Have you ever been ashamed to share Jesus? Is your self dignity more important than their eternal salvation? How do you become more bold for Jesus?
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Scripture: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes (Romans 1:16)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask your forgiveness for being ashamed of parts of the gospel I didn’t understand in the past. I now say boldly that I am not ashamed of any part of the gospel and I will share it with others so they can be saved and receive all your promises. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: One evangelist in Africa says intercession is the detonator to revival. Intercession involves praying in the spirit and praying this scripture so that the blinders would be removed from the non-Christian’s minds. This scripture says the god of this world (satan) is against the work of God. So powerful intercession involves binding (Mathew 18:18) all evil works and strongholds of the devil off the area and off the minds of the people so they would see the truth and see that the devil is out to ruin lives with sin. God’s plan is to give His forgiveness, love, peace, and eternal life to all mankind through His Son Jesus Christ.
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Discussion Questions: How much time so you spend praying for the lost? Do you see the unbelievers as God’s highest priority? How concerned are you about another’s spiritual condition?
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Scripture: whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. (2 Corinthians 4:4)
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Prayer: Prayer: Heavenly Father, The devil who is the god of this world has blinded many people’s eyes. I pray for the non-Christians that they may see the light of the gospel and be saved. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: One Bible College teacher says God’s will for you is victory in every situation in life. Victory over hell, victory over disease, and victory over temptations of the devil. Victory comes with Jesus’ help.
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Discussion Questions: Do you see yourself as a victorious person in Jesus or as defeated person? Do past hurts, fears and rejections hinder you from moving forward in faith? How can you start living a victorious life?
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Scripture: But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you that you have given me victory in every area of my life. Let me believe this, act on it, talk about it and give you all the glory. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: A nurse in our family is a great example of this scripture. She is always encouraging and building people up. She is cautious in her words and answers in a soft tone.
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Discussion Questions: Do you give out advice before praying to God and asking for insight? Are you able to deliver advice in a way people will receive it, or do you ram it down their throats? How can you be more loving and accepting?
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Scripture: Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. (Colossians 4:6)
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Prayer: Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let my speech be so filled with your grace, your power, and your ability that I may answer on your behalf and not on my behalf. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: A young boy grew up on a wheat farm. His father got sick one year and was not able to harvest his wheat. The boy was very disappointed thinking the whole crop would go to waste. However one day he heard the sound of engines, and was overjoyed to see the others farmer’s combines were harvesting their wheat to help them out.
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Discussion Questions: How are you helping another’s wealth such as the poor or orphans or widows?
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Scripture: Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. (1 Corinthians 10:24)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, This is so contrary to the ways of the world. Let me stop being so selfish and caught up in my own needs. Let me start praying and blessing others. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: A man in his 50s spoke to our men’s retreat. He shared his testimony that he had struggled with sexual sin for over 20 years. His audience could not believe that this man would humble himself as most people keep this kind of sin in the closet. God’s power broke him free of this habit when he went forward for prayer at a service. Now he is sharing his testimony all around the world.
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Discussion Questions: Christians tend to hide their sins. Do you share your sins with your prayer partner so you can ask Jesus’ forgiveness and break free from them? What is accountability?
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Scripture: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:10)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, I humble myself before you and acknowledge that I am made of the dust of the earth. It is only by you Jesus that I can become part of your family and inherit every promise in the Bible. Thank you for reminding me that I am nothing without you. In your name I pray.
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Inspiration: I have attended services in many denominations and in many countries. Some Christians prefer to close their eyes during worship to block out distractions while others were like spectators, more interested in looking to see who was there and what they were wearing. I found the growing churches have a worship mix of hymns (for the older generation) and modern worship songs (for the younger generation) and these churches have taught people to worship God in spirit and in truth.
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Discussion Questions: Some people let their minds wander during worship while others picture themselves before the throne of God as they worship. What does worshipping God in spirit and in truth mean to you?
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Scripture: God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. (John 4:24)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me prepare myself before going to church to worship you in spirit and in truth, casting out all distractions. Let me think of the meaning of the words I am singing to you and not to sing in vain repetition. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: A missionary doctor was in the jungle with his group and went for 3 days without food. They were constantly praying for a miracle when little cyclones appeared in the lake and fish were caught up in those mini cyclones and dumped on shore. The Christians praised God for this amazing miracle as Jesus provided food for them. The doctor said he was so hungry, he ate the first fish raw!
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Discussion Questions: The rich countries do not see miracles like these because of their unbelief and trust in money and full grocery stores. If your country’s economy collapsed and you had no food, could you believe that God would feed you and your family? Take time to think how you would react in such a situation.
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Scripture: They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, He said to set them also before them. So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments. Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away (Mark 8:7-9)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Jesus wanted the disciples to feed the multitude but they did not believe it was possible. Please remove all unbelief from me, and teach me to feed the hungry by your plan and not with my natural understanding. Teach me to believe in these type of miracles for your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: When I read this scripture I was convicted by God of some of the words that I spoke. Years ago, I heard a funny joke from someone and used to repeat it often. Then someone said my joke was racist. I was blind to see any prejudice in this joke. I had to ask forgiveness for saying words that could offend people of different races.
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Discussion Questions: Take time to analyze your words. Are you a critic? Do you always look for flaws? Do you build up or tear down? Are you prejudiced? Are you cynical? Are you racist?
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Scripture: Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. (Ephesians 4:29)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let my speech be pleasing in your sight. Let my words build up people and never tear them or your organizations down. May I minister grace to the hearers. I Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: At Bible College we were taught to use this scripture before going out on an evangelical mission. We would pray in the Holy Spirit for a long time before we started the outreach. During prayer we would ask for God’s power to descend on us for boldness and for miracles. During our prayer time, our team would sometimes get a vision of a door number or a place that we were suppose to go and visit. We would obey the Holy Spirit’s directions and bring the Word of God to that area. After we returned from these outreaches, we discovered that the more time we spent in prayer listening to the Lord, the more miracles we would see.
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