1 thess 3 vs 1 to 2
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The document discusses the importance of prayer, fasting, and living an upright life according to scripture. It notes that prayer, fasting and faith can help believers overcome evil, receive divine revelations, and spread the gospel. Examples are given of biblical figures who accomplished great things through prayer and fasting, and warnings are provided about things that can hinder God's word.
1 thess 3 vs 1 to 2
- 1. St Julias’ DnM Bible Study Group
- 2. “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, 2and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith.” 2 Thess 3:1-2
- 3. Why Does God Wait For My Prayer?
- 4. 1. Prayer leads to an upright life : “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 2. Prayer Sanctifies the Person: “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth…. 19And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth” John 17:17 & 19 3. Prayer mixed with true love moves the heart of God: “O my love, you are as beautiful as Tirzah, Lovely as Jerusalem, Awesome as an army with banners! 5 Turn your eyes away from me, For they have overcome me.” Song of Solomon 6:4-5
- 5. Christ taught us that fasting and prayers expel the Devil and the evil spirits. As He said: “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.” By fasting and praying: 1. Elijah was taken up to heaven and Daniel was saved from the lion’s den. 2. Moses received the commandments inscribed by the Finger of God. 3. The people of Nineveh were spared by God. 4. Pursued by the prophets who foretold the advent of Christ many years before His incarnation. 5. The apostles evangelised all nations. 6. The Martyrs gave their lives up for the name of Christ. 7. The Cross-bearers escaped to the mountains, wilderness and caves to pursue their tremendous love for the King Christ.
- 6. What can Hinder His Word???
- 7. 1. Satan….. 2. Man’s Pride “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” 1 Corth 10:12 3. Beware of the little foxes: There are little things that break and little things that can make…. Examples of those that make…St Mark, St Bakhomious, the parable of the mustard seed. Examples of those that can break….a look, a desire, a word, a party, an idea….take care of the little things, your words, etc 4. Beware of who is in your company…
- 8. A Story ….. Luke 7:36-50 Do You Know His Worth???