Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 6 - Day 4

Scripture

Matthew 16:14-16New International Version (NIV)

14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

Observation

Simon Peter knew exactly who Jesus is and didn't follow the answers of the crowd. 

Application

Do not take the opinions of the crowd. Follow your heart/ gut as only then will you know the answers that you seek. Don't get swayed by the majority who may not know what is in your best interest.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

help me keep my focus on you and not be swayed by evil.

AMEN. 

Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 6- Day 3

Scripture

John 14:8-9New International Version (NIV)

8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”

9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

John 10:30New International Version (NIV)

30 I and the Father are one.”

Observation 
Jesus represents the Father. If you have seen him you would have seen the father.

Application
We need to understand Jesus and the WORD to be able to know GOD the father and the holy spirit. The concept of a trinity can be difficult to comprehend. We just need to know that they are all in one.

Prayer
Dear LORD,
I know that are all compassing and powerful. It can be difficult to understand certain concepts that you bring forward like the Trinity but I do know in time to come all will be revealed to me.
AMEN

Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 6 -Day 2

Scripture

Philippians 4:19New International Version (NIV)

19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 19:26New International Version (NIV)

26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Observation

God can move mountains and do what it is possible based on his ways. Nothing is beneath him.

Application
GOD can do everything. Nothing is impossible in his dictionary. You just have to have the faith in him. He is able to provide everything that you need.

Prayer
Dear LORD,
I trust in you totally. I know that you be able to provide everything that I ever need.
AMEN. 

Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 6- Day 1

Scripture

John 6:5-7New International Version (NIV)

5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” 6 He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.

7 Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages[a] to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”

Observation

It is not easy to believe when one cannot see how great God's works are. It is hard to imagine things happening without personally seeing it.

Application

It takes great conviction to understand God's plan and believe that he does know how to support us when things seem impossible to us.  He can make miracles and it is certainly possible.

Prayer
Dear GOD,
help me believe you and not have doubts like Philip did in your power.
AMEN.

Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 5- Day 5

Romans 10:17New International Version (NIV)

17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

Philippians 1:6New International Version (NIV)

6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Observation

You believe because you heard the message. Be confident that God will use you as a vessel to spread his word. 

Application

Keep the faith in the LORD. He is the one to see you thru and keep your confidence in him. He will always be there for you. 

Prayer

 Dear LORD,

help me  to keep my faith in you as always.

AMEN. 

Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 5 - Day 4

Scripture

James 1:5-8New International Version (NIV)

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.

Observation

Ask and you will receive.  You need to have faith in what you want so that you can receive it.

Application

You do not know everything. Ask GOD and he will educate you. However you need to trust in GOD that he will provide you the answers that you seek in order to receive them.  Build up your FAITH in GOD and the WORD so that you can find what you seek.

Prayer

 Dear LORD,

I know that you are there to constantly guide me. I seek your wisdom to set me on the right path through life.

AMEN. 

Sold Out- July bible studies- Week 5- Day 3

Scripture

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?
    How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
    and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
    How long will my enemy triumph over me?

3 Look on me and answer, Lord my God.
    Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,
4 and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,”
    and my foes will rejoice when I fall.

5 But I trust in your unfailing love;
    my heart rejoices in your salvation.
6 I will sing the Lord’s praise,
    for he has been good to me

Observation

When all things seem to fail you can still turn to the LORD and trust in him. 

Applications

 When things seem hopeless and you are striving for an answer turn to GOD in prayer. His love will save you and take care of the problems that you have. He will give you the love and peace that you seek.

 Prayer

 Dear LORD,

I offer up everything to you in prayer. I trust that you will answer all my prayers and provide me the wisdom of your knowledge, unfailable love and peace. 

AMEN. 

Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 5- day 2

Scripture

Jesus the Way to the Father

5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know[b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

Observation

To know GOD is to go through the son.  He shows us the way to get to him

Application

 To get to know the father we must know the son first.  Understand Jesus and his teachings so that we be able to know more about him and his father.

Prayer

 Dear GOD ,

let me know you better. Help me seek you through your son and your word.

AMEN. 

Sold out- July Bible Studies- Week 5- Day 1

Scripture

7 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed;blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Observation

One has to see to believe. Sometimes it is extremely difficult to understand to just believe in what says when there is no evidence that it has happened or will be happening. 

 Application

We are the lucky ones to be able to see GOD's work and not just listen / read his word. It is much easier for us to understand and follow coz we have visual proof. Let us do our best to carry out his teachings. 

 Prayer

Dear GOD,

I'm really fortunate to have the opportunity to experience and see your wonderful works. Help me keep the faith and follow you always.

AMEN.

sold out- July Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 5

Scripture

Titus 2:14New International Version (NIV)

14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

Observation

GOD sacrificed  himself for our salvation. He willingly gave up his life so that we can be saved.

Application

God wants us to do GOOD. To stay away from evil and the lures of the Devil.  

Prayer

Dear GOD help me focus on the WORD and keep Pure for you in mind and spirit. Thank you for willingly giving up your life for me.

AMEN.

Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 4

scripture

Romans 12:11New International Version (NIV)

11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Observation

Keep enthusiastic and focus on serving the LORD.

Application

Continue and FOCUS on the lord. In him all problems will be handled. Focus on him and you won't go wrong. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

help me keep my focus and enthusiasm on you. 

Amen 

Sold out - July Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 3

Scripture

Ecclesiastes 5:10New International Version (NIV)

10 Whoever loves money never has enough;
    whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.
    This too is meaningless.

Proverbs 14:21New International Version (NIV)

21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor,
    but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

Observation

 those that go after money and earthly pleasures will never have the satisfaction that they seek.   helping others who are in need will give you blessings from GOD.

Application

Do not go after Money. It will never be enough.  You will only work yourself to death and suffer from emptiness.  Do not bear ill- feelings towards others also as it will make you bitter. Help others in need if they truly deserve your help.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

Help me not get tempted by material wants/ needs. Strengthen my focus in you and your word. 

AMEN. 

Sold Out- July Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 1

Scripture

11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’[a] For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Observation

Jesus doesn't discriminate people. It is people who discriminate against each other. He only wants to show mercy to the sinner.

Application

 Show mercy to others and don't discriminate against others if you don't want to be judged yourself.  God is gracious to all , even sinners. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

Help me not to be judgmental and treat others like you treat the sinners.

AMEN.