Works and deeds of God deserves praise

Posted on 29/06/2024 by ed

Psalm 111:1-10

HL & TH

vs 3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, his righteousness endures for ever…

vs 4…the LORD is gracious and compassionate…provides food for those who fear him…

vs 6….the power of his works,…

vs 7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy….steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness…

vs 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

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Paul’s speech

Posted on 28/06/2024 by ed

Acts 13:16-52

HL & TH

Gave a summary history of his forefathers and a message of salvation vs 26.

Paul mentioned on the death and resurrection of Christ…never face decay vs 29-31, vs 34-35, vs 37

David..a man after God’s heart …he will do everything I want him to do vs 22.

Salvation to the Gentiles. a light for the Gentiles…bring salvation to the ends of the earth vs 47.

vs 49 The word of the Lord spread through the region…note: spread…

….persecution against Paul and Barnabas…jealousy vs 50

…shook the dust from their feet in protest against them.

….wen to Iconium (Konya, a city in Turkey today)

…filled with joy and the Holy Spirit vs 52.

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The Parable of the ten Minas

Posted on 28/06/2024 by ed

Luke 19:11-27

HL & TH

Hardworking, action, dare to take calculated risks-rewarded; be given more.

Lazy, sits around do nothing, plays safe leads to poverty, even the little he has is taken away from him.

Also refer as talent in some part of the Bible, what do u do with it.

Principles of action, hardworking, invest, take calculated risks will be rewarded more; also please the master vs 26.

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Praising God

Posted on 28/06/2024 by ed

Psalm 109-110

HL & TH

…extol…praise enthusiastically…this is how the Psalmist praised God.

The Psalmist knew God intimately.

Trinuine God…the LORD says to my LORD “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet-Psalm 110:1.

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Insights

Posted on 27/06/2024 by ed

Living God (live) close relationship-hears his voice like a sheep hears his Shepherd voice. Gains wisdom and receives revelations from Him. Bible Study on Waking the Dead Ch 6-Walking with God. From the book: John Eldredge

TH: ongoing living relationship….living water…ongoing guidance, wisdom, knowledge, making sound judgement, victorious. Fine tuning this relationship experience to build lasting trust-28/06/24.

TH: static muddy water vs living clean water; sheep recognises their Shepherd’s voice; a caring Shepherd cares for His sheep welfare.

References: Matthew 7:14…narrow road; …the path of life-Psalm 16:11.

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Paul at Paphos-proconsul, Sergius Paulus; Elymas, the sorcerer

Posted on 26/06/2024 by ed

Acts 13:4-12

HL & TH

Paul filled with Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas…blind vs 6-12; the power of God displayed.

6. They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,

7. who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.

8. But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

9. Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said,

10. “You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord?

11. Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind for a time, not even able to see the light of the sun.”

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Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

Posted on 26/06/2024 by ed

Luke 19:1-9

HL & TH

Mixed with the wealthy chief tax collector, Zacchaeus; at that time, this profession is despised. Jesus was criticised for mixing with him.

Jesus came to seek and to save the lost vs 10.

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More on God’s attributes

Posted on 26/06/2024 by ed

Psalm 111:1-10

HL & TH

This psalm reveals more on God’s character.

Words used like:Glorious and majestic…; his wonders…; faithful and just…; his precepts are trustworthy; provide redemption; holy and awesome is his name…;

vs 10 The fear of the…

10. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise

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Herod’s death

Posted on 26/06/2024 by ed

Acts 12:19

HL & TH

Judgment on Herod…called himself God…this is the voice of a god, not of a man…an angel of the LORD struck him down and he was eaten by worms and died vs 21-23.

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A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight

Posted on 25/06/2024 by ed

Luke 18:35-42

HL & TH

The blind man’s faith had healed him vs 39-42.

He had faith in Jesus power of healing probably based on what he had heard on Jesus reputation and believed in it.

He took action to cry out to Jesus

He was persistent to seek help even though to keep quiet; rose above timidity and fear of shame or embarrassment.

He was focused of getting back his sight, nothing can held him back.

He called Jesus, Son of David and asked him to have mercy on him.

Faith and healing not status based; he is a beggar.

Outcome: healed and full of joy praising God. Other people saw it…also praised God.

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