Don't Let Me Lose the WONDER

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us ... CHRISTMAS!  Everyone whether Christian or not, enjoys this time of the year.  But shouldn't the Christian be the one to truly celebrate this gift of Christmas?  As  you plan how you will spend your time this Christmas, ask God to help you not lose the Wonder of the most amazing gift Jesus Christ, the one "who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29)

THE WORD BECAME FLESH, AND DWELT AMONG US, AND WE SAW HIS GLORY, GLORY AS THE ONLY BEGOTTEN FROM THE FATHER, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH. - John 1:14

Hiding God's Word in Your Heart Take 3

Here is the third Quiz given for Lesson 3 of a biblical counseling study done by a couple of our church ladies.  We are sharing it today so you can give it a go!

COUNSELING WOMEN

QUIZ 3

 Colossians 3:16 Let the _________________ of Christ _________________   ___________within you, with all ________________ teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with __________________ in your hearts to God.

 Proverbs 27:5 Faithful are the __________________ of a _______________, But __________________ are the kisses of an enemy.

1 Peter 3:8&9 To sum up, let all be harmonious, _____________________, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; ⁹ not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a _______________________ instead; for you were __________________ for the very ____________________ that ____________ might inherit a blessing.

1 Corinthians 10:13 _________   ____________________ has overtaken you but such as is ____________________ to man; and ________________ is faithful, who will not allow you to be __________________ beyond what you are able, but with the ____________________ will _____________________the way of escape also, that you may be able to _______________ it.

Philippians 2:3-4

Do nothing from ­__________________ or empty conceit, but with ____________________of mind _________________ one another as _______________  _________________ than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own __________________ interests, but also for the ______________ of others.

 

Hebrews 4:12

 

1 Peter 2:1-3  Therefore, putting aside all _____________  and all guile and hypocrisy and ____________  and all slander, 2 like newborn babes, ___________ for the pure milk of the  ____________  , that by it you may _____________ in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the ________________  of the Lord.

Hiding God's Word in Our Heart Take 2

Here is the second Quiz given for Lesson 2 of a biblical counseling study done by a couple of our church ladies.  We are sharing it today so you can give it a go!

Hebrews 4:12 (state complete verse)

Philippians 2:3-4

Do nothing from ­__________________ or empty conceit, but with ____________________of mind _________________ one another as _______________  _________________ than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own __________________ interests, but also for the ______________ of others.

Romans 12:21 (state complete verse)

 Matt. 7:1-5

Do not ____________ so that you will not be _____________.  For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by __________   ___________ of measure, it will be measured to you.  Why do you ____________ at the speck that is in your _____________ eye, but do not ______________ the log that is in your own eye?  Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let ____ take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye?  You _____________, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.

If possible, look each verse up in a commentary so you can get a better understanding of it's meaning.

Hiding God's Word in Our Heart

Last summer a couple of our church ladies went through a biblical counseling class together.  Part of the homework was to memorize Scripture.  The following Quiz (yes, they had a quiz ;o) )  was given for Lesson 1.  We are sharing it today so you can give it a go!

1 Corinthians 11:9 for indeed man was not ______________ for the woman's sake, but ____________ for the man's sake.

_________________  Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.

1 Peter 2:1-3  Therefore, putting aside all _____________  and all guile and hypocrisy and ____________  and all slander, 2 like newborn babes, ___________ for the pure milk of the  ____________  , that by it you may _____________ in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the ________________  of the Lord.

 

Genesis 2:18 Then the LORD God said, "It is not ___________ for the man to be ______________; I will make him a helper _______________ for him."

So, how did you do?   Isn't it wonderful to have His Word hidden in your heart! 

Proverbs Chapter 17

Proverbs 17:1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests hearts. 4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue. 5 He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished. 6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons is their fathers. 7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. 8 A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. 9 He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends. 10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool. 11 A rebellious man seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him. 12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly. 13 He who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house. 14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out. 15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. 16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense? 17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. 18 A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor. 19 He who loves transgression loves strife; He who raises his door seeks destruction. 20 He who has a crooked mind finds no good, And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil. 21 He who sires a fool does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy. 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. 23 A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice. 24 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father And bitterness to her who bore him. 26 It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. 27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

It's a Great Time to Start

It's not only the beginning of a new year, but a new month.  If you have not already made it a part of your daily reading, why not try reading one chapter from the book of Proverbs a day.  Since there are 31 chapters, it is easy to read the chapter that coincides with the day of the month.  Just think - this book is God's principles for wise living!!! 

Proverbs 1

1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion, 5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, 6 To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction And do not forsake your mother's teaching; 9 Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head And ornaments about your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. 11 If they say, "Come with us, Let us lie in wait for blood, Let us ambush the innocent without cause; 12 Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, Even whole, as those who go down to the pit; 13 We will find all kinds of precious wealth, We will fill our houses with spoil; 14 Throw in your lot with us, We shall all have one purse," 15 My son, do not walk in the way with them. Keep your feet from their path, 16 For their feet run to evil And they hasten to shed blood. 17 Indeed, it is useless to spread the baited net In the sight of any bird; 18 But they lie in wait for their own blood; They ambush their own lives. 19 So are the ways of everyone who gains by violence; It takes away the life of its possessors. 20 Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square; 21 At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings: 22 "How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge? 23 "Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. 24 "Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention; 25 And you neglected all my counsel And did not want my reproof; 26 I will also laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes, 27 When your dread comes like a storm And your calamity comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you. 28 "Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently but they will not find me, 29 Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD. 30 "They would not accept my counsel, They spurned all my reproof. 31 "So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way And be satiated with their own devices. 32 "For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. 33 "But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil."  (NAU)

Seizing the Time

Examples of one generation praising God and telling of His goodness to another are all around us.  For one specific example see the link below:

  The Story of Jonah link

Upon watching this video, one can deduce that not only had this little girls' parents shared the Word of God with her, but she is now in turn, proclaiming His Word to others.  This is only one example of how we may seize the time in telling of His goodness.  You may be reminded of times in your own life where you have been faithful to seize the time.  Please feel free to share other examples with us so that we may be encouraged as well.
May the LORD be glorified through each of our testimonies of His amazing grace!