Discussion: How bold are you for Jesus? Does self reputation precede God’s reputation? How does one become more bold to share the gospel?
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Holy Bible Scripture: But the righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You love boldness and I pray for more boldness to stand up for you, and remain immovable in my faith when the storms of life come. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A Bible teacher shared that everyone has been given a gift (or talent) from God, whether it be cooking, hospitality, playing musical instruments, singing, having leadership capability or having a way with children. This teacher went on to say that most people do not really know what their gift is and most of those that do, don’t pray to God for wisdom how to use it to advance God’s Kingdom.
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Discussion: Where do your talents lie? How could you use these talents to further God’s Kingdom?
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Holy Bible Scripture: A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men (Proverbs 18:16)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You have given each one of us a special gift. Let me pray and know what my gift is, so that I can develop it for your glory, because my ministry will involve the talent or gift you have given me. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A man that owned many businesses humbled himself and took food to the poor and those living in the city dump. He did that for 7 years and then God blessed him by giving him a world wide ministry and finances to provide meals for the poor.
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Discussion: Do you have pride in any areas of your life? Are you comfortable around a lower social class than yourself?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time (1 Peter 5:6)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me realize that you are the one that has given me my life with all my abilities and talents. I give all the glory to you as I recognize all is from you. Let me give praise unto you. Let me always be ready to humble myself before you, O God. I ask this in the precious name of Jesus.
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Testimony: So many times in scripture the Bible says that Jesus had compassion for people before He performed miracles. His love preceded the faith that performed the miracle.
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Discussion: What is your definition of compassion? Do you have God’s compassion working in you and in your faith?
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Holy Bible Scripture: But faith which worketh by love. Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? (Galatians 5:6-7)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never be too abrasive with my speech regarding faith or the scriptures but let me walk in love, letting my faith and all attributes of my character operate in love. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A century ago, a Christian doctor was called by God to Africa to do missionary work. This doctor believed in God’s power to heal and protect him. When he arrived in Africa, a plague was killing many people. He demonstrated to the medics God’s power by putting a live sample of the plague bacteria under a microscope. He then placed the live bacteria on his arm, cursed it in the name of Jesus, then moved it back under the microscope. The medics found this same bacteria was now dead. God used this Christian to bring about a tremendous revival of supernatural miracles since he obeyed all God asked him to do.
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Discussion: How much faith do you have in this scripture? How do you make the Lord your habitation?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling (Psalms 91:9-10)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to dwell with you and no evil shall harm me. I rebuke all diseases from coming near me or my place. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A church leader and his wife pray over their taxes and ask God to bless them and to bless the country with their tax money. This was new to me as I had heard most people grumble and complain about taxes. I have watched this couple for close to a decade and because of their diligent attitude with finances, God has richly blessed them and their children.
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Discussion: What is your attitude towards paying taxes? What is your attitude towards obeying the authorities God has put over you?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s (Matthew 22:21)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me pay my taxes and all the amounts legally due to the authorities over me. Let me set a proper example and not complain. Let me also give generously to you Lord. I know that all things I have are from you, so let me give you what is yours. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Holy Bible Scripture: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Galatians 6:9)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask for more grace and endurance to keep on with the work you have for me. I look forward to the harvest and I will not faint with your strength. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Discussion: What are some of the things that make enduring easier? In what ways do other people encourage you or discourage you to believe in this scripture?
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Testimony: A businessman sowed financial seeds for the Kingdom of God for six years before his reaping time came. He gave at every offering, helped feed the poor, supported children in poor countries and worked tremendously hard for the Lord year after year but his bank account kept going down and down. He was frustrated to see his bank account go to zero after all he had done for the Lord but it was at that time the Lord started doing financial miracles in his life.
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Testimony: In Columbia, South America, the drug lords have justified the wicked and condemned the just. One church leader, trying to get all the churches to work together in unity, was martyred. Corruption was rampant in the government and police force in this country. The good news is that Christians all over the world are praying for Columbia.
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Discussion: What responsibility do Christians have when they hear about so much corruption going on? What do you feel is your part in stopping such wrong doing?
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Holy Bible Scripture: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 17:15)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask forgiveness for joking with bad jokes and even justifying wrong actions. Help me to be pure in your eyes. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: One day a man pulled in to a gas station where my friend worked and said he needed some money as he was broke. He told my friend he would leave his diamond ring as collateral. My friend had a small mirror and tested the diamond ring to see if it would cut the glass in the mirror which it did so my friend thought it was a real diamond. He took the ring and gave the gas station’s money to the man. When the boss heard about it my friend was fired.
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Discussion: Have you been faithful with other people’s possessions? Have you been faithful with all God has given to you? What does it mean to be a faithful steward?
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Holy Bible Scripture: And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own? (Luke 16:12)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Teach me to be faithful in the little things especially with other’s property and time such as when I am working for someone. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: Here is the downfall of many Christians and churches. Over the decades intellectuals have replaced faith with human reasoning and these same people start doubting that the Bible was inspired by God. Then they think there are multiple ways to go to heaven. Then they become self-righteous and wonder why miracles don’t happen on a regular basis in their environment.
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Discussion: What can you do to get self-righteous people back on track with Jesus?
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Holy Bible Scripture: There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death (Proverbs 16:25)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never be deceived by self-righteousness. Let me never justify myself or try to put the blame on others when I am wrong. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: We can compare this scripture to the legal system. When criminals commit crimes they have to reap the consequences. However Christians often don’t see this in a positive light. One Bible teacher explained it in terms of seeds. Sow a corn seed and you will reap corn. Sow encouragement and you will reap encouragement. Sow love and you will reap love.
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Discussion: What type of seeds do you sow each week? In what way do you see God blessing you for the seeds you have sown?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap (Galatians 6:7)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, This scripture says clearly that what ever I do will come back to me. If I sow goodness, I will reap goodness. I choose to sow only good things and not evil things. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A Bible teacher said that a teachable spirit is one of the greatest attributes to have. This is a blessing, not only in marriage but especially in your walk with God. God wants us to learn our lessons the first time around and not to have them repeated. When I heard this teaching, I felt challenged to have God show me my blind spots (problem areas I was blind to in my life).
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Discussion: How teachable are you? If you are stubborn, how does it effect you or others in the advancement of God’s Kingdom?
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Holy Bible Scripture: He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding (Proverbs 15:32)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me never to refuse instruction or reproof, and after being corrected let me appreciate the person whose reproof helped me gain more understanding of myself. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A farmer learned the power of his words in Jesus’ name. He had a large useless tree in his field taking up much crop space. One day he cursed this useless tree (just like Jesus cursed the fig tree in Mark 11:21). Six weeks later this tree was stone dead and the farmer knew it was due to his prayer. Decades later, this same farmer had a cancer spot on his liver. He remembered the tree on his farm and he cursed the cancer on his liver at the root and prayed for the disease to be cast out of his body. He believed the word spoken would come to pass and it did. The doctors confirmed there was no liver cancer!
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Discussion: By analyzing this scripture, the Christian has three things to do: 1) has to say, 2) has to not doubt, 3) has to believe that what comes out of his or her mouth will come to pass. Which of these three things do you often miss when praying in faith?
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Holy Bible Scripture: For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith (Mark 11:23)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I need to move to a deeper level of faith to address the obstacles in my life that are slowing me down. Without doubting, I command them to be removed. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A man who is over 85 years old has lived in divine health for over 70 years after he learned what the Bible said about faith, healing and obeying God’s voice. His walk with God is very close and he has obeyed all God’s commandments and found this scripture true to keep his body healthy all these years.
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Discussion: What is your definition of a sound heart?
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Holy Bible Scripture: A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones (Proverbs 14:30)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Never let envy be found in me as I see it can cause disease in the bones. I want a sound heart to have healthy flesh. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: The apostle Paul is a good example of preaching God’s love (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) without fear as he faced all kinds of opposition. His trust in God was so great that he was able to face death without any fear.
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Discussion: What fears hinder your love and obedience to God? What are the sources of some of your fears?
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Holy Bible Scripture: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us (1 John 4:18-19)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to walk in perfect love so I will never fear. Thank you for first loving me. Let me love you and worship you in perfect love. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: One church has congregation members that will pray all night long. Their church leader says miracles happen because of the power of prayer.
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Discussion: Have you ever tried to pray all night? What would be helpful to make you pray more? Should you keep a journal to write God’s words down?
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Holy Bible Scripture: He went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God (Luke 6:12)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please help my prayer life grow stronger and more intimate so I can be ready to pray all night if you call me to. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A man learned that his niece, who was less than one year old at the time, had only a 50% chance of living due to a defective valve in her heart. As he read the Bible, this scripture seemed to jump out of the page and he knew God wanted to heal his niece. He bought a Bible and went to share this scripture with his brother and sister-in-law and pray for the baby. The young child was healed as God worked through the hands of the doctors.
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Discussion: How are parents to pray for the healing of their children?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish (Matthew 18:14)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You do not want any little ones to perish. Give me faith to believe in supernatural miracles for them as I know you don’t want them to die young. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: So many people have received healing from this scripture (with his stripes we are healed) which is repeated in the New Testament in 1 Peter 2:24. A young man that had a leg a half inch shorter than the other and wore a half inch heel pad in his shoe came for prayer. God healed him in front of our eyes and he threw his heel pad in the garbage. I saw him a year later and he said he never had to go back to the chiropractor again since he was healed.
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Discussion: Can you picture Jesus’ back that was beaten for your healing? Can you see Him taking your sorrows so you can be free of them? How will you stand on this scripture for your victory?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:4-5)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you again for your Son Jesus. What an awesome price you paid for me! Thank you for taking the stripes on your back so that I could be healed. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A Bible teacher shared a story of a family who bought some land. In the real estate deal they were cheated out of the good land and ended up with a terrible piece of land. Years later this family discovered a gold vein running through their land. Even though they had been cheated at one time, God saw that they were blessed.
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Discussion: What financial miracles have you seen God perform in your life? For what purpose does God perform miracles?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee (Matthew 17:27)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Open my eyes to all the ways you perform miracles. I believe you will always help me pay my bills. Thank you for the abundance in my life to bless others just like Peter who caught many fish and not just the one with the coin in its mouth. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A lady who has preached the Gospel for 50 years gave her testimony at our church. She was deformed at birth and never walked for over a decade. For over 10 years, her mother never doubted that God would do a miracle and heal her. Sure enough, one day Jesus Christ came into their home like a wind and healed her. Her bones popped together as the power of God hit her and she got out of her wheelchair. Her mother had to have great faith in believing this miracle, as she had to wait so long for it.
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Discussion: What is your definition of faith? How did people receive miracles in the Bible?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report (Hebrews 11:1-2)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I now see that faith is the material or power source which brings into existence the things that I hope for. I choose to live by faith in you as you are my source in all things. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: Many people are living in God’s abundant life as they have dedicated their lives to the Lord Jesus. As one Bible teacher put it: “God is a good God.” Another Bible teacher taught that obeying God in all ways it is like walking under the umbrella of God’s protection, but if one decides to disobey God’s ways then one walks outside God’s umbrella of protection.
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