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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Discussion Questions: Some are called to witness: 1. In Jerusalem (your city), 2. In Judea, (outside your city), 3. In Samaria (all over your country) and 4. In the uttermost parts of the globe. In which of these four areas are you sharing Jesus?
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Scripture: But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me pray in the Holy Spirit for the power to come upon me before I witness for you Jesus. If Peter, James and John, fishermen, had the boldness to challenge the leaders of their day, then I can witness with that same boldness also. Thank you Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: Christians need to rejoice more as they are the light of the world, yet many do not show it. I was convicted of this myself as I do not laugh and rejoice enough over the good things God has given me. I also need to smile more, as Christians who smile all the time, are great witnesses for the Lord.
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Discussion Questions: When was the last time you rejoiced greatly over what God did for you? What do you think about making this type of discussion a daily or weekly event in your family?
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Scripture: So you shall rejoice in every good thing which the Lord your God has given to you and your house (Deuteronomy 26:11)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, I rejoice now, to smile, laugh, and thank you for every good thing you have given to me and my home. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: One of my favorite songs has these words (from the scripture) in it. It makes me think of the whole world singing a love song to Jesus in such perfect unison that God’s heart is greatly touched to see all peoples on the earth worshipping Him at the same time.
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Discussion Questions: Some people say they can’t carry a tune so they don’t sing to God. How can you encourage them to worship God anyway regardless of tune? Have you considered how the birds sing every morning?
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Scripture: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! (Psalms 150:6)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me always praise you, all of my days. There is so much to thank you for. Let me praise you for each blessing you have poured over me. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: I like to visualize Jesus joining us when two or three are gathered together in His name, as it makes the meeting so much more intimate and powerful. One time after I had lifted up my eyes from prayer, the whole room was filled with a supernatural light. We knew God’s presence was in the room.
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Discussion Questions: When you pray, have you ever seen Jesus’ face? Do you picture Him in the midst of your group? Do you believe He is answering your requests and trying to speak to you also? How do you wait quietly for Him to speak to your heart?
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Scripture: For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. (Matthew 18:20)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not say this scripture like repetitious words but really believe that you Jesus, are actually here with us when we are gathered in your name. In your name I pray Jesus.
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Inspiration: Many adults do not have respect for authority and many children have been brought up to hate the police and government and pay no attention to the elderly. My mother said when she grew up, the policeman was everybody’s friend. He would direct traffic and all the children would say “Hi” to him while crossing the street. I praise God for the families I see that show respect to all people; they shine out as a beacon for others.
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Discussion Questions: Do you respect everyone? Do you respect the leader of your country? How can you teach more respect for authority in your household and in your schools?
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Scripture: Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. (1 Peter 2:17)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me respect all people, love all Christians, worship and praise you O Lord, and submit to all the authorities you have put over me. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: A man was taken to the hospital after being killed in a car crash. The doctor wrote out his death certificate. His wife believed God for the impossible. She had her dead husband put in a car and drove over to a Christian meeting which was over one day’s drive away. At this meeting, the Christians prayed for her husband and his heart start to get warm. As they kept praying, he rose from the dead before them all. Another miracle, concerning leprosy, was a man who had lost all his fingers along with his nose and ear lobes. After prayer, Jesus healed him by growing him new fingers, a nose and ear lobes
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Discussion Questions: Does your church skip over scriptures like these? It is up to you to believe. How can you increase your faith to be ready to be used by God to pray for miracles?
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Scripture: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. (Matthew 10:8)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, These are commands you have given to us your disciples. Let me not discard these but continually build up my faith to do these things. I believe in healing the sick, casting out devils, and raising the dead in Jesus’ name. It will be easy if I have no fear. In Jesus’ powerful name I pray.
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Inspiration: So many non-Christians I meet divert the issue of asking Jesus into their hearts by saying, “What about the other religions in the World?” This scripture says each of us must give our own account to God on whether we have accepted Jesus, confessing Him as Lord and Savior over every area of our lives, or whether we have ignored Him.
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Discussion Questions: Accountability is something that helps the Christian stay on track by making themselves accountable to their prayer partner. How can you encourage accountability among Christians and non-Christians?
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Scripture: So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never compare myself to another, saying I am doing more or am better than them. I have to give an account for myself for what you have asked me to do, not what you have asked them to do. You expect more from me since you’ve given me more. In Jesus’ name I will be obedient.
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Inspiration: Keeping God’s Word is not only obeying the Bible but doing what God puts in your heart. A Christian (who has built a University) takes around a pad and pencil everywhere he goes just to be ready to write down what God says to him. By writing it down he does not forget anything, and is able to refer to his notes to do what God says.
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Discussion Questions: How valuable do you think a Word from God is? Do you write down God’s words and the date, and then review them with others before you implement them?
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Scripture: But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. (1 John 2:5)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me keep your Word in my heart and let your love be perfected in me. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: Over the years, one learns to take up the cross daily to crucify the desires and lusts of selfishness so that we can live more holy lives. Dying to self(self dignity and self reputation) was the hardest one for me. However, I found when you finally die to what others think of you, you are totally free to do God’s will without hesitation.
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Discussion Questions: How much do you really love God? How much do you really love the pleasures of the world? What matters eternally?
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Scripture: And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. (Matthew 10:38)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me die to my reputation, my will, my plans, my own life, and pick up the cross and follow your plan for my life. Otherwise I am not worthy of you. In your name I pray Jesus.
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Inspiration: One Bible teacher explained that God allows temptations from the devil to make you strong in that area. Being strong is saying ” NO” in Jesus’ name to that temptation. God always leaves a way to escape temptation but He tests us to see if we love sin more than His laws. The more mature Christians see sin as destruction so they immediately hate the thought of sin and dismiss it out of their mind.
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Discussion Questions: In what areas do you get tempted in? Have you prayed with your prayer partner to help you in this area? Have you asked God to break you free from the chains of the past?
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Scripture: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are a faithful God, thank you for the comfort of this verse to know you will not let me be tempted above that which I am able to bear. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: The power of God to transform lives is evident among my family and relatives. One person I know was a worrier and would give advice before he heard the other person’s point of view. After his conversion to Christ, he is showing signs of being able to follow this scripture, although it takes mental preparation to stop his mouth from speaking all it wants to speak.
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Discussion Questions: What people do you need to listen to more? What would happen if you walked in their shoes? Would you learn more why they react the way they do?
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Scripture: So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath (James 1:19)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to be quick to hear and understand, slow to give my opinion, and slow to be angry. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: The Lord spoke to a man to call his former boss. This man dismissed the thought as his former boss had fired him over a year ago. The Lord spoke again and told him to call. The man said: “Lord, he could be anywhere. He owns seven houses around the world and I only have the phone number of only one of those homes.” The Lord said: “Call!” So he used the one phone number he had and got through to his former boss. This boss had a gun pointed to his head and was about to commit suicide. The boss gave his life to Jesus as they prayed together over the phone. The boss was rescued from hell just in time.
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Discussion Questions: How can you learn to be ready at all times to pray with people to receive Jesus? Do you have Christian tracts to share with them? Can your pray with people over the phone?
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Scripture: But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. (Mark 13:32-33)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask forgiveness for not praying and listening to you enough Lord. Let me stop being so anxious and busy and just relax and wait on you and seek your direction. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: I praise Jesus when I hear of Christian Companies that use the Bible for their business principles. One large restaurant chain is closed on Sundays as the president is a Christian. Another firm has Bible studies during the day for all employees to attend if they desire. The president asks for the whole company to pray when he and the board of executives are making a major decision. All the board of executives are very generous to their employees giving them bonuses and paying for family trips at their expense.
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Discussion Questions: If you are a manager, do you treat all your employees fairly? If you are not a manager, do you pray for your manager that he or she will act in a Godly manner?
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Scripture: Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me pray for employers that they will give their employees that which is just and equal. Let me never be greedy or selfish. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: As I read this scripture, I thought about each fruit with one or more seeds inside it, so that as the practicing Christian brings forth fruit, it multiplies, gets scattered and can produce elsewhere. The fruit provides nourishment for others.
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Discussion Questions: Where are you producing fruit for God? Are you producing little or much fruit? How does a natural tree produce more fruit?
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Scripture: For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. (Luke 6:43)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray all my fruit will be good. Let me continually produce fruit for you and let that fruit last long. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: A man wrote a story of a beggar. This beggar was on the side of the road, cold and hungry. “Please give,” said the beggar and the Christian in passing gave to him. When the Christian went to heaven, Jesus said to him: “I was that beggar asking for food and you opened your heart and gave to me. If I came as a King and asked you for something, you would have responded out of duty, but responding to a beggar shows a heart full of love.”
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Discussion Questions: How are you loving your neighbor? Do you think Jesus appears to people today in different ways?
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Scripture: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not be one that sits back and always gives orders but let me be a servant and give and live my life in service for you. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: The Parents of Jesus, Mary and Joseph are a good example of this scripture. Joseph was warned three times in dreams. The first dream was to take Mary to be his wife. The second was to flee into Egypt as Herod was about to kill the infant Jesus, and the third was to settle in Nazareth after returning from Egypt.
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Discussion Questions: Describe an occasion when you felt God’s leading. (It doesn’t have to be in a dream.)
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Scripture: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. (Psalms 32:8)
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Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for this personal message. This scripture says you will instruct and teach me and give me direction. Thank you for watching over me and guiding me personally with your eye. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Inspiration: Holiness unto God, communion with God and separation from evil people are important to God. Over the years, I have discovered that God releases His power through pure holy vessels (people) that will give Him all the glory.
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