Gideon Bible Study 2022
December 11, 2022
EMPOWER ME!
TRANSFORMATIONAL
DISCIPLESHIP
JOSHUS 24:13-15
DECEMBER 2022 - DECEMBER 2023
GIDEON HELPING PEOPLE BE LIKE JESUS
Gideon as your Pastor, it is my strong desire and my prayer that you will work throughout 2023 up to Easter Sunday Morning in
Transforming your life to be more like our Lord and Savion Jesus Christ. Empower Me! That men and women, boys and girls will see Jesus in our life and be compelled to come and be saved. Empower me that I may be more successful in life. I'm going to ask that you will stay caught up on your scripture reading and Bible Study each Wednesday and ready to go by Sunday Morning at 10:00am for face-to-face Bible Study. Pastor Rogers
PLEASE NOTE:
IF YOU ATTEND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10AM ON A REGULAR BASES YOU MAY
REQUEST A FREE BOOK ON TRANSFORMATION AFTER ATTENDING (8) CONSECUTIVE CLASSES.
Sunday December 18, 2022
Scripture Reading
Rom. 12:1-2, Eph. 4:22-24,
John 15:1-27
THE HEART OF SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION
Spiritual transformation requires repentance and total trust in God to dramatically change what we could never change
ourselves. The truth is, as church members, people we are too often caught up in the momentum of ministry that we've forsaken our own needed moments of intimacy with God. There must be priority time set aside to nurture a personal relationship with Jesus.
There must be a hunger to be in touch with God every minute of every day just as Jesus was.
JUST LIKE JESUS
John 13:34 We can love one another as He loves us.
John 14:1 We can trust Him completely.
John 14:20 We are in Him, and He is in us.
John 14:12 We can do what He has done.
What Is Spiritual Transformation? We will be studying, Spiritual transformation over the next four (4) months each Sunday
Morning doing Bible Study.
Wednesday December 21, 2022
Scripture Reading
John 3:5-6
Eph. 2:18-20 we have access, no more Stranges
1 Peter 1:3b-4
2Cor. 5:17 new creature, old thing passed
John 14:20
p27 What is Spiritual Transformation? Spiritual transformation is God work of changing a believer into the likeness of Jesus by creating a new identity in Christ and by empowering a lifelong relationship of love, trust, and obedience to glorify God.
- Spiritual transformation begins with a new identity in Christ.
Salvation is a defining experience in which we literally become new persons. We take on the identity of Jesus.
This is such a profound, definitive experience that it can be said God gives believers a new spiritual DNA, a new genetic origin, a new nature. Believers are set apart for God's glory at the moment of new birth in Christ (John 3:5-6) and they
become part of the household of God-joint heirs with Christ (Eph. 2:19-20). Jesus describes the genetic link of this new identity in John 14:20: "I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you". God is our Source for transformation. Spiritual growth, then, isn't about us; it's about what God wants to do in us because we are His children. Our Identity as
children of God is the fertile ground God uses for spiritual transformation. (See 1 Pet. 1:3b-4)
- Spiritual transformation continues in a growing relationship of love, trust, and obedience.
The new identity believers have in Christ is indeed an all-surpassing Mircle. But it does not mean that with this new identity believers are full mature in Christ. While God loves the believer in an infant state of rebirth, He is not content to leave the believer in spiritual diapers. There is much growth to be encouraged. And that is where the Holy Spirit enters and begins to help develop the fullness of the new identity that the believer has received with repentance and salvation.
- Spiritual Transformation Glorifies God
The goal of the new identity in Christ and a lifelong relationship of love, trust, and obedience is quite simple: to glorify God. Once again, as God intended, Jesus leads by example. Spiritual transformation requires that the believer love in the self-sacrificial way that Jesus did. As the father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love (John 15:9). "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:34).
Wednesday December 28, 2022
Scripture Reading
John 14:20
John 8:31-32
2 Tim. 3:16-17
1 Pet. 1:6-7
Heb. 12:10-11
I Surrender All-but Not Easily
Obedience: Few of us like to roll that word off our tongue. After trusting and repentance, obedience represents the crucial link to a personal relationship with God. When you and other church member and leaders are obedient to God the Father-just as Jesus was-you, too, have an opportunity to be more like the Father, to show your true love for Him, and to see God draw others to Himself through you. Since spiritual transformation is accomplished from the inside out, the more you surrender to becoming like Jesus, the more you will behave like Jesus.
How Does God Transform a Believer into the Likeness of Jesus?
We’ve stated that true spiritual transformation must be empowered by God. When we finally yearn for a relationship with God, He begins to transform our hearts daily through the work of the Holy Spirit. God uses real-life resources as catalysts to make us more like His Son. Let’s look at some of those resources.
Marriage dating non-Christians, Why Is It Important to Be Equally Yoked in Dating or in Marriage? So He/She doesn't Pull You Away from Christ! What does the Bible say about equally yoked. 2 Cor 6:14-15 Don't become partners with those who do not believe. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? Vs15 What agreement does Christ have with Devil? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? Vs16. And what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, as God said I will dwell and walk among them, and I will be their God and they will be my people (Read 17-18) CSB. (See Dt.7:3-6) for they will lead your children away from me to worship other gods) If you love me, obey my commandments John 14:15. If Christians marry nonbelievers, they will be a snare and trap for them Joshua 23:11-13.
- God Uses His Living Word
God gives His children His Word so that they will know His heart and the wisdom He has to share. His Word is the firm foundation on which believers are to establish their unique relationship with Him the Word of God connects us with Jesus by demonstrating how Jesus lived and how He loved-and how God wants us to live. To the Jews who had
Believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and truth will set you free “(John 8:31-32).
- God Uses Home and Family as Instruments of Growth.
Deut. 6:6-7
- God Uses Believers to Help Others Grow to be Like Jesus
Every believer being transformed by the work of the Holy Spirit is to help other believers grow to be more like Jesus.
This is not an option for believers; it is a biblical mandate. As iron sharpen iron, so one man sharpens another (Prov. 27:17). Eph 4:11-16
- God Uses the Everyday Circumstances of Life.
The purpose of trials is to see if you believe what you say you believe. You rejoice in this even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials. I Pet. 1:6-7 Romans 8:28, Yes there are unavoidable circumstances-and we believers also pile grief on our own heads. During times when we make bad choices, God uses loving discipline to prune and shape us. Heb. 12:10-11
- God uses Spiritual Exercises to Develop Growth.
1 Tim 4:7-8
Wednesday January 04, 2023
Scripture Reading
Col 1:27
John 14:21
1 John 5:2-5
John 14:21
What Evidence of Spiritual Growth Does God Expect in a Believer's Life? Col. 1:27
The measure of discipleship is how much a believer is like Jesus. God wanted to reveal the glorious wealth.
The mystery hidden but in us by Christ Jesus.
The Life of the Transformed Believer Models Love, Trust, and Obedience
John 14:21 Transformation of a believer's character will be evidenced by responding to the demands
and events of life in the same character and manner as Jesus. p32
Wednesday January 11, 2023
Scripture Reading
John 15:8
Mt. 11:28-30
Phil. 4:8-9
Rom. 15:5-7
Phil. 2:1-6
The Transformed Believer Lives in Harmony with God's Word: p32
For the believers, transformation is walking His Words, day in and Day out, not just talking them. It's living God's Word out loud.
Transformed believers live the Word of God and thus love God and others the way Jesus loves them. Fruit then is produced-not because of whois watching-but because of who is guiding the actions. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much
fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples (John 15:8). Matt. 11:28-30 Jesus says, "Come to me...learn from me and you will find rest for your souls".
The Transformed Believer Sees the World Through the Lens of Scripture: p32
God calls believers to see the world as Jesus did-to love the lost as He does. God calls us to share His Love with other.
With the lens of Scripture focusing our lives, things take on a clear perspective. Fear about spreading the gospel is replaced by a fervency to do so. Casual Christianity is replaced by commitment. Making a mere appearance
in the world does not suffice making a difference in the world, just as Jesus did, becomes the primary goal.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me or seen in me-put it into practice.
And the God of peace will be with you. (Phil. 4:8-9)
Wednesday January 18, 2023
Scripture Reading
Matt. 28:19-20
Rom. 12: 1-2
The Transformed Believer Makes God's Love Know to Others: p33
What Are the Hindrances to Spiritual Transformation? p34
One must arm oneself. Understanding Satan's threats and assault and attack. Eph 6:11 put on the whole armous.
FASTING AND PRAY
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41; see (verses 39-45) Jesus had been praying to the Father and had found the disciples sleeping instead of praying. Mt. 26:35 all had said I will not. Jesus said whatever we need and ask in His name He will do (John 14:13). Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.
Fasting – What does the Bible Say?
The Bible does not command Christians to fast. God does not require or demand it of Christians. At the same time, the Bible presents fasting as something that is good, profitable, and beneficial. The book of Acts records believers fasting before they made important decisions (Act 13:2; 14:23). Fasting and prayer are often linked together (Luke 2:37; 5:33). Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fasting should be to take your eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on God. Fasting is a way to demonstrate to God, and to ourselves, that we are serious about our relationship with Him. Fasting helps us gain a new perspective and renewed reliance upon God. Given up temporarily in order to focus all our attention on God can be considered a fast ( 1 Corinthians 7:1-5). Fasting should be limited to a set time, especially when fasting from food. Extended periods of time without eating can be harmful to the body. Fasting is not intended to punish the flesh, but to redirect attention to God. Fasting should not be considered a “dieting method”. The purpose of a biblical fast is not to lose weight, but rather to gain deeper fellowship with God. By taking our eyes off the things of this world, we can more successfully turn our attention to Christ. Read Matthew 6:16-18 fasting is not for show.
Wednesday February 15, 2023
Roma 15:5-7
Phil 2:1-6
The Transformed Believer Has a Relationship with Other Believers p33
The Holy Spirit draws people of all different personalities, perspectives, and gifts together into a distinct and dedicated relationship with God, united as one spiritual family (the church) for His possession, use, and glory. These many believers are given different gifts by God so that the work of ministry may be accomplished efficiently. All believers have one calling-to glorify Him. Rom. 15:5-7. The visibly transformed heart hears this ultimate calling to glorify God and reaches out to join hands with other believers, regardless of the differences they may have.
The Transformed Believer Makes God's Love Known to Others
Matt. 28:19-20
Rom. 12:1-2
A transformed believer's love for God is reflected in loving people so much that the believer is compelled to make God's love know.
What Are the Hindrances to Spiritual Transformation? p34
The Warfare of Satan
John 14:30-31
Proverbs 18:24b
1 Pet. 5:8-10
2 Tim4:16-18a
Rom. 16:20
A tiny fawn was spotted standing alone. Unfortunately, three dogs also spotted the solitary creature and began vigorous pursuit. The dogs closed the distance. Suddenly, a person-intent on helping the fawn-ran screaming and yelling like a warrior after the dogs. They recogenized a stronger opponent and quickly ran away. The story of the fawn parallels the believer's battle with Satan-and it emphasizes why the church jmust be so intentional in discipleship ministry.
Believers have the same power to defeat Satan because of our new identity in Christ. Even though we live in a battle zone as we journey toward spiritual transformation, the victory is ours because of whose we are (the children of God) and who we are in Christ (joint heirs with Christ), complete with His spiritual DNA. What is required of us is:
1. A constant, intentional desire to become like Jesus.
2. A constant awareness of the schemes of Satan.
3. A consistent faith that God will provide us with the strength to overpower Satan if we call upon Him.
Wednesday February 22, 2023 p36-39
The Ways of the World
1John 2:15-16; John 16:33
The War Against Self
Rom 7:25
Lack of Faith
John 14:1, John 14:12; 1 John 5:4
Lack of knowledge and Understanding
Proverbs 3:5-6; John 17:8-17; 2 Tim 3:14-17
Wednesday March 05, 2023
Heb 2:1
2 Peter 3:18
Heb 3:5
The Dangerous Drift p37
Satan loves it when believers drift away, clueless as to what's happening. The Bible says to pay creful attention against drifting because it can happen subtly. It happens most offten when a believer gets lazy with his or her prayer life and Bible study-or too busy with daily life.
Rebellion
Distraction Luke 9:62 p38
The Role of the Church in Transformation Eph 6:10-18
Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out." "Press on" Paul says in Philippians
4:13. The church is called to cultivate an environment to help the believer press on toward becoming like Jesus.
Wednesday March 12, 2023
GET THIS: The heart of this chapter P39
GET PERSONAL: How this applies to you and your church. P.39
March 30, 2023 See P.27
April 16, 2023
The Book of Esther
Text: Esther 1:4 He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent spender of his greatness for a total of 180 days
Theme: Such A time as this. If you keep silent 4:14, Born for such a time
No matter how pagan or how powerful a ruler seems to be, he or she can never defeat, or oppose successfully God’s providence. “What God has for you will come to you eventually, sooner or later”. Ro. 8:23 No matter how life may look to you at time, God is still working things out. And “He’s working it out (using you) in your in your favor”.
- Exiles are not in the Awe of Worldly Abundance. Pagan (one who has little or no religion lover of sensual pleasures and material good).
- Who wanted to Annihilate the Jews?
II. WHILE STUDYING, PLEASE LOOK AT EACH SCRIPTURE AND DETERMINE WHO EACH CHARACTER IS IN THE BIBLE.
- Esther
- Ahasuerus (Z-Xerxes) 1:1-2
- Persia Media
- 180 days-one week for all Banquet 1:4/ 1:8 Wine for All
- Queen Vashti 1:9
- Memucan Queen Vashti was wrong 1:12-21
- Hegai the King Eunuch (Supervision) 2:3
- Jewish man (Mordecai) a Benjaminite 2:5
- Hadassah (Esther) Legal guardian of his cousin. Adopted as daughter 2:7
- Esther did not reveal Ethnicity (Obedient) 2:10 / 2:20
- The King, made Esther Queen 2:17 (Esther Banquet)
- Bigthan and Teresh two King’s Eunuchs (Assassinate) 2:21
- Assassination Reported (Snitch) 2:22
- Haman Promoted Higher than all officials 3:1
- Mordecai would not bow down to Haman 3:2
- There is one ethnic group (their laws are different) 3:8
- Haman Planned to destroy all of Jews (Annihilate) 3:13
- Esther summoned Hathach 4:5
- Death Penalty (Summoned) Inner court 4:11
- Mordecai told the Messenger 4:13,Vs ; 4: 13 Don’t think you will escape
- 4:14 Deliverances will come: If you keep silent 4:14, Born for such a time
- 5:2 Esther standing in the Courtyard
Easter 4:14 you were born for such a time as this. For if you remain silent at this time
4:13-14 (NASB) Then Mordecai told to reply to Easther, “Do not imagine that you in the king’s palace can escape any more than all the Jews. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?
April 19, 2023
Esther
God determines our when and four Where.
No matter what time or place we as believers find ourselves in, we should always remember two truths:
- First God determines our when and our ware. Paul says, “From one man God has made every nationality to live over the whole earth and has determined their appointed times and boundaries of where they live. Acts 17:26 (For Such a time as this) (Spring, Summer, Fall for such a time as this), and Winter. There was no accident, randomness behind the conception of those who were born during Israel’s exile nor to those who were born this week.
- Second truth we need to remember is this:
No matter where we are on this globe, it is not ultimately our home. Phil 3:20 Paul reminds Christians that “our citizenship is in heaven”. A new heaven and earth are coming with a New Jerusalem that has been prepared ‘like a bride adorned for her husband” (Rev. 21L2).
May 03, 2023
The Book of Esther 2-14
In Painful Consequences, Seek Counsel That Fuels Faith Rather than Flesh.
May 07, 2023
The Book of Corinthians
About the writer: Paul
Paul is the Author of this book (1:1; 16:21). He claimed to be an apostle (1:1; 4:9) and to have seen the resurrected Christ (9:1; 15:8). Paul looked upon Timothy in a spiritual father-son relationship (4:12; I Tim. 1:2). Paul used himself and Apollos, both prominent in the functions of ministers (1:12; 3:4-5; 4:6 of. Acts 18:24-28).
DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH
(1:10-14) CBS VS.10 Now I urge you brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what your say, that there be no divisions among you and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction Vs.11 KJV For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of chlo’e, that there are contentions among you.
The Gifts God has appointed these in the Church (12:27; 13:1-6).
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Proverbs. 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; (the reward she earned) and let her own works praise her in the gates. I preach a sermon some years ago “Can a mother get Amen”. Let your child, and or husband rate you on a scale 1-5. What kind of wife or mother you been.
May 21, 2023
The Book of Corinthians
The City of Corinth:
The Romans had destroyed the City of Corinth in 146 BC, but because its location was so important, they
Later rebuilt it under Julius Casar in 46 B.C. By the time Paul arrived in the city (AD 50-52), the
City had grown to a population of 500, 000. Today only the ruins of the city remain. In that day
Corinth was the crossroads for travel and commerce, both north and south for the Greek
Peninsula and east and wet from Rome to the near East.
DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH
(1:10-14) CBS VS.10 Now I urge you brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
That all of you agree in what your say, that there be no divisions among you and that you be
United with the same understanding and the same conviction Vs.11 KJV For it hath been
Declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of chlo’e, that there
Are contentions among you?
PAUL WROTE TO THE CORINTHIANS TO PRACTICE
Avoid all Spiritual Rivalry Ch 1
Pursue Spiritual Wisdom Ch 2
Use your Spiritual Gifts Ch12-14
June 07, 2023
The Book of Joshua
Theme: Victory in Christ come form: Trust and Obedience, Obey. What is the age limit?
What kind of life do we want to live? Victory or Defeat
The Write of Joshua: Joshua writes most of the book up to his death
The Lord Said to Joshua: I have given (6:2) into thine hand Jericho
- When Soldier make up our mine (and obey God commands)
- Whatever the work, be it is done, public, Private, in the world, as long as it be for God
- We must regard our success as Assured.
Jericho was strongly Fortified (Canaan) 6:1 Victory Trusting God
- (6) time one time a day, on 7 day March 7 time and Priest Blew the trumpets the after the 7th time and Joshua said to the troops “shout”.
Keep yourself apart from the things set apart. Joshua 6:17-19 (Disobedience)
Vs. 6:17-19 And the city shall be accursed, even it and all that are therein, to the Lord: only Rahab the harlot shall live; but all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are consecrated unto the Lord they shall come into the treasury of the Lord.
June 14, 2023
What does the Bible say about Women Pastor?
Women Pastor: Article SBC Constitution, Article III, Paragraph 1
- SBC Affirms, appoints, or employs only men as any kind of pastor or elder as qualified by Scripture.
Titus: 1:6-7 An elder (bishop, Overseer, Pastor) must be blameless: the husband of one wife, (I Tim 2:12 I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet 13 For Adam was formed first, then eve.
- Joshua 24:15: “As for me and my House, my family, we will worship the Lord”.
This June, Southern Baptists gather for two days for our 2023 Annual Meeting in the great City of New Orleans, Louisiana. Our theme was “Serving the Lord, Serving others.”
Pasadena California 2022: SEXUAL ABUSE in the SBC LEADERSHIP and LGBTQ Community The Theme 2022: “Jesus at the Center of it All”
New Orleans Louisiana 2023: Women Pastor: Article SBC Constitution, Article III, Paragraph 1
Theme 2023: “Serving the Lord, Serving others.”
Indianapolis 2024: How to deem churches to be in “friendly cooperation” on questions of faith and practice, as laid out in article 3.1of the constitution. (Baptist Articles of Faith)
Wednesday June 28, 2023
Gideon: "The Future Church"
It is not good for one man, family or one woman to do it all. God did not plan that in your home neither did he plan it in the Church. That one man , Family should do it all, or one woman do it all. We all have our place. God created man but He created woman to be company a help mate (not slave but companion, Close to , live with, connected with). IT’S NOT GOOD ON JUST ONE, MOSES FATHER IN LAW SAID YOU WILL WEAR AWAY. Exodus 18:17
In the NT the apostles added the deacons to assist them when the burdens of ministry became too great (Act Ch 6)
Born into Sin
51:5 Behold, I was sharpen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Adam & Eve Gen 3
- was brought forth in (a state of wickedness) a World of Sin.
I Peter 1:18-20
July 05, 2023
THE ATTACKS OF THE DEVIL
Though the Devil may attack at any time, he will always do it when he thinks it is to his advantage. We see this method, time and time again in the Scriptures. Use God's Word in these Bible verses about temptation to learn how to resist and overcome the tempting situations in your life. I don’t know your story. I don’t know what temptations you are trying to fight right now. For most believers it is a daily fight against their desire – the thing that trying to lure ever believer away from God and tell you and me that I could and should get what I wanted when I wanted it, after all I can just repent to God. Small temptations turned into huge, character-altering a temptation that destroys both body and soul, but that’s not the end of the story. Because we have a God who fought for you and me and made us an over comer as we fight back against one temptation as a time. Just remember whatever you are facing, you are an over comer become Jesus paid it in full on Calvary.
- After A Great Spiritual Experience:
We find that Jesus was attacked by Satan right after His baptism. Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the Devil. Mat. 3:16:-17, Mat 4:1 This should teach us a lesson. After a great spiritual experience we should be ready for spiritual attacks from the enemy.
- When Believers Are Physically Vulnerable:
We also find Satan coming when believers are in a weak position – either physically or emotionally. Jesus was attacked after He had fasted for forty days.
- When a Believer Is Alone:
We also find Satan attacking when people are alone. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil (Mat 4:1)
- From An Unexpected Source:
Oftentimes Satan will attack us from an unexpected source – someone from whom we do not think. After Jesus, had told His disciples that He was going to Jerusalem to die and then be raised the third day. He was rebuked from an unexpected source. Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you. “But He turned and said to Peter, “Got behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me, for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things” Mat 16:22-23
- Remember We Have The Victory:
Though Satan does attack, and sometimes entices believers to fall into sin, ultimately we are victorious through Christ. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. 2 Tim 4:18
July 12, 2023
We Must Overcome Sin
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Galatians 5:16
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
James 4:17
So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. Lk. 12:47
I John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:8 if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Psalm 119:11
I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Galatians 6:7-8
Do not deceived: God is not macked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Romans 6:23
We know, for the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life, in Christ Jesus our Lord.
*I Corinthians 6:18-20
- must flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. Repent: (Luke 13:3 or Luke 13:1-9) / Romans 3:10 as it is written, There is none righteous, not even one.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
- do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually - immoral (wrong, sinful unrighteous), nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality (males who have sex with males) nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers (abusive language), nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (Luke 13:6-9 the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree).
An immoral act or practice
Religious Denominations: regard drinking, smoking, watch TV, Social Media FB, Instagram, and Twitter, and even dancing as examples of immorality.
Fornication: Sexual intercourse between two people not married to each other.
Adultery: Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than that person’s current spouse or partner
- Judge: Christ, some of the people will go crazy trying to Judge the others.
- WE MUST LIVE, A REPENTED LIFE Mat. 13:6-8
- THE PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE:The Fig tree symbolizes the religious people in Jesus’ day. The People (Fig Tree) were giving more time, but God will not always be patient.
July 26, 2023
MERCIFUL
REPENT: (Luke 13:3 or Luke 13:1-9) / Romans 3:10 as it is written, There is none righteous, not even one. (Luke 13:6-9 the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree). Mat. 6:9-13 Our Father, who art in heaven, and forgive us our trespasses.
August 03, 2023
The Gospel Invitation
The Necessity of Public Gospel Invitations: Although a growing number of members and preachers have abandoned the use of public invitations in their concern, the need to call men, women, boys and girls publicly to profess their faith in Jesus Christ has never been more urgent. Why the necessary of public invitations here are four reason: 1. The New Testament gospel invitations is an order to make disciples publicly an issuing, 2. Unbelievers lack the knowledge on how to respond to the gospel when they are convicted of their sins by the Spirit, 3. The implicit (ability to understand) nature of preaching and relationship to the gospel invitations and 4. It is a historical record how God has used the preacher and laymen to give the gospel and invitations that God used to bring people to faith in Christ.
Making Disciples Instantaneously
The New Testament and the Gospels describe Jesus’s ministry primarily as one of instantaneous disciple-making. When was the last time you ever led a man, woman, boy or a girl to Christ. Prov. 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that winner's souls is wise. Jesus’s public calling of disciples occurred when He appealed that (1) the crowds should repent and believe the gospel (Matt 4:17, Mark 1:14-15) and 2. Select Galilean fishermen should follow Him and become fishers of people (Matt 4L19: Mark 1:17, Luke 5:10). Each one of these occasions indicate that Jesus’s hearers responded publicly and immediately to His call. we must begin the work of calling men to the Gospel on our Jobs, in our homes, our School, and everywhere we go. It is time we take a bold stand for the call.
- Burden on your Heart? Something that is carried; load, In the book of Galatians 6:2 “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” The law of Christ is the law of love. Jesus told His disciples in John 19:34, “Anew commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another, Vs35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. The Law of Love is one of the primary distinguishing marks of the church. As fellow believers, we naturally love one another. We learn also in scripture, that if we don’t love one another, we’re none of His.
- Because we naturally love one another, we naturally bear one another’s burdens. We rejoice with those who rejoice, and we weep with those who weep. (Rom 12:15) We bear one another’s burdens.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
EVANGELISM and PERSONAL EVANGELISM
PERSONAL EVANGELISM
Are you Actively Engaged in Evangelism?
Gideon Evangelism Requires Four-Phased We will be Examine for Personal Evangelism Matt 28:18-20:
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen: Matt. 22:14
- EXAMINE
- EMBRACE
- ENGAGE
- ENCOURAGE
Examine: Know who we are as a Church and Christian. Assess your spiritual walk, spiritual health, and the level of evangelism engagement in your personal life and the church.
EXAMINE MY SOUL, FAMILY, AND CHURCH
Examine: Know who we are as a Church and Christian. Assess your spiritual walk, spiritual health, and the level of evangelistic engagement in your personal life and the church.
On a scale of, 0-10, 10 being the best at Examine My SOUL, and personal evangelism. 10 meaning I speak to someone 2-3 times a week about coming to church and about the plan of Salvation ____________.
- I am sustained and strengthened by my daily time in prayer and Bible study with the Lord _____.
- I am constantly encouraged by the companionship of the Holy Spirit, and I am ever aware of His presence in my life _____.
- Mentally, emotionally and spiritually, I feel strong and equipped for daily tasks and challenges in evangelism _____.
- I don’t feel overwhelmed by worry, anxiety or fear _____.
- I spend 30 minutes or one hour daily, in my quite time, reading the Bible and praying to the Lord. For unity, and directions
EVANGELISM and PERSONAL EVANGELISM
INVITE SOMEONE TO CHURCH
Hello Gideon, I trust and pray by now you are in much prayer in Examine your Personal walk with God using the Assessment tool. It is my prayer that our churches will as a church continue to focus on Evangelism and Personal Evangelism. As we start in the month of September. How can we reach out to rescue someone else if we are drowning ourselves? The Personal Assessment is a tool designed to help you gauge the health of your soul, family, and your environment. It is not exhaustive or meant to be a scientific assessment; rather it is a way for you to reflect on the condition and balance of your life and walk with God.
EXAMINE: The Examine phase prompts you to assess your spiritual health and well-being and the level of evangelistic engagement in your Personal walk and life with God. Matt. 28:19-20
Gideon in Personal Evangelism as we examine ourselves, if we are attempting to serve the Lord with a depleted, empty soul, an unhealthy marriage, unhealthy relationships, unhealthy family, or poor working environment. It will be very difficult to have the strength and focus need it to lead others to Christ. Below are a few challenging personal assessments.
My Soul
I generally have a settled soul without the presence of restlessness T or F
I recognize the presence of temptations; I do not give in to them hoping to find relief from the stresses of life. T or F
- have a couple of close friends with whom I meet with regularly, and I can be transparent with, accountable to and encouraged by them. T or F
My Married or Family
My Spouse or Partner and I enjoy regular times alone together (hobbies, Movies, and vacations) T or F
My Family and I work together as a team and collaborate well. T or F
- am faithful to my Spouse or Partner emotionally and physically. T or F
My Spouse or Partner and I pray together, we include praying by name for the salvation of the lost. We have a shared commitment to ministry in the local church. T or F
My Work Environment
Our church has identified tools for people to use to help them share the gospel with other. T or F
Our church repeatedly provides training and equipping for personal evangelism throughout the year. T or F
Evangelism is normal and expected in the life of our church in our homes, and community. T or F
- believe the majority of the adult members of our church, if given the opportunity, could share the gospel clearly and confidently. T or F
The first though of the majority of our church members when someone visits our services or activities is “love them like Jesus and lead them to Jesus”. T or F
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
My Work, Family and Soul Environment
Evangelism Matt 28:18-20:
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen: Matt. 22:14
WORK
1. When our church gathers, we regularly pray for the salvation of lost people as a part of our services and Bible Studies. T or F
2. When we pray together as a church family, we always include praying for the Holy Spirit to fill us with compassion and boldness as we witness to our family, friends, neighbors and people in our community. T or F
3. I believe our church family has a good understanding of the people that make up our community and the cultural dynamics of our immediate mission field.
FAMILY
1. I love my spouse, partner, and family; thinking about them brings me great joy. T or F
2. My spouse or partner and I share complete trust and confidence in one another. We have learned to handle conflict and practice forgiveness in a healthy way. T or F
3. I pray for my spouse or partner daily. T or F
4. My spouse or partner have abundance of good, open conversations. T or F
EMBRACE
The Embrace phase gets to the heart of developing a culture of evangelism.
You will be led to explore and understand our community and develop a thorough plan for preparing Gideon for evangelistic engagement.
PRACTICE: BRINGS ABOUT GOD’S BLESSING ON YOU!
- YOU CANNOT PRACTICE, SUNDAYS ONLY STUDYING HIS WORD DAILY
- WE MUST PRACTICE:
- WE MUST PRACTICE NOT CURSING OUT PEOPLE
- WE MUST PRACTICE ASK SOMEONE TO COME TO CHURCH
- WE MUST PRACTICE WALKING IN THE Galatians 5:16 This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Sunday September 24, 2023
The Spirit Versus the Flesh
Galatians 5:16-26
Spirit Versus THE flesh
Gal 5:16-26
How do I walk in the spirit?
- Pray time.
- Quite time with God
- fasting
- Listing to good godly music (godly behavior)
- Bible reading time.
- Spending time with godly people
- Stewart
ISRAEL'S DEMAND FOR A KING
I Samuel 8:1-10
Leadership
OCTOBER 01, 2023
PERSONAL EVANGELISM
EMBRACE
The Embrace phase gets to the heart of developing a culture of evangelism.
You will be led to explore and understand our community and develop a thorough plan for preparing Gideon for evangelistic engagement.
ENGAGE
The Engage phase focuses on intentional prayer for the lost, practical ideas for sharing the gospel. "As We Go" have a 30 to 60 second's pitch. Along with a follow up plan.
OCTOBER 11, 2023
PERSONAL EVANGELISM USING YOUR GIFT
As we begin to engage in Evangelism, we must recognize the spiritual gifts that we have received from God. Paul list seven ministries: (1) prophecy, which is defined in 1Cor. 14:3 (2) ministry, which is literally "deaconing" (serving) and may refer to that office; (3) teaching, according to 2 Tim. 2:1-2, an important responsibility; (4) exhorting, which means encouraging people to serve the Lord and be faithful to Him; (5) giving, which should be done in singleness of heart out of pure motives (see Acts 5); (6) ruling, pertaining to the government of the local church (1 Tim. 3:4 and 12) ; (7) showing mercy, sharing with those in need.
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Scripture Reading
John 3:5-6
Eph. 2:18-20 we have access, no more Stranges.
1 Peter 1:3b-4
2Cor. 5:17 new creature, old thing passed.
John 14:20
p27 What is Spiritual Transformation? Spiritual transformation is God work of changing a believer into the likeness of Jesus by creating a new identity in Christ and by empowering a lifelong relationship of love, trust, and obedience to glorify God.
- Spiritual transformation begins with a new identity in Christ.
Salvation is a defining experience in which we literally become new persons. We take on the identity of Jesus.
This is such a profound, definitive experience that it can be said God gives believers a new spiritual DNA, a new genetic origin, a new nature. Believers are set apart for God's glory at the moment of new birth in Christ (John 3:5-6) and they
become part of the household of God-joint heirs with Christ (Eph. 2:19-20). Jesus describes the genetic link of this new identity in John 14:20: "I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you". God is our Source for transformation. Spiritual growth, then, isn't about us; it's about what God wants to do in us because we are His children. Our Identity as
children of God is the fertile ground God uses for spiritual transformation. (See 1 Pet. 1:3b-4)
- Spiritual transformation continues in a growing relationship of love, trust, and obedience.
The new identity believers have in Christ is indeed an all-surpassing Mircle. But it does not mean that with this new identity believers are full mature in Christ. While God loves the believer in an infant state of rebirth, He is not content to leave the believer in spiritual diapers. There is much growth to be encouraged. And that is where the Holy Spirit enters and begins to help develop the fullness of the new identity that the believer has received with repentance and salvation.
- Spiritual Transformation Glorifies God
The goal of the new identity in Christ and a lifelong relationship of love, trust, and obedience is quite simple: to glorify God. Once again, as God intended, Jesus leads by example. Spiritual transformation requires that the believer love in the self-sacrificial way that Jesus did. As the father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love (John 15:9). "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:34).
OCTOMBER 25, 2023
Bible Study
Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, Brothers and Sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies (not just skin and bones a total Commitment) as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; (this is your reasonable service) true worship Vs2. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- The love of what God has done already done for you
Why my personal dedication His Love: I beseech you by the mercies of God: The motive of dedication is the love of what God has done already done for you Ro. 8:39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (He’s done enough)
- Why my surrender completely to Christ: Refusing to surrender completely to Christ. King Saul failed at the altar by not being obeying. (1 Sam. 13: & 15:10). We are to surrender to God daily our Bodies, Mine and Will to God. Obeying to Parents, Place of employment, Law of the 75-55 Land, obeying to those who have rule over you. Vs2 be not Conformed, We are Conformer daily like the world or transformer daily becoming more like Christ. The Gk. Word for transform is the same as the one for transfigure in Matt 17:2 Jesus toke Peter James and John.
- The Character of Commitment
November 01, 2023
Bible Study
Rom. 14:1-12
Accept’ anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about disputed matters. Vs2. One person believes he may eat anything, while one who is weak eats only vegetables
Proverbs: 14:12 There is a way ect.
Ro. 6:21
Accept’ anyone who is weak in Faith!
I am Saved by Grace through Faith Ro. 10:9
James 2:19-20 (KJV) Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well. The demons also believe, and tremble. Vs20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? (Counterfeit Faith)
Accept’ anyone who is weak in Faith!
Acts 10:15
What God has made is clean.
Rom. 14:1-12
Accept’ anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about disputed matters. Vs2. One person believes he may eat anything, while one who is weak eats only vegetables
Ro. 14: 4 Who are you to Judge Another’s household servant? Before his own Lord he stands or falls. And he will stand, because the Lord is able to make him stand
Proverbs: 14:12 there is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
KEY: Ro. 14:11-13
For it is written, as I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Jesus wanted Unity for his disciples, but for us also
I Corinthians 12 if the whole body eye, where would be the hearing? - Unity and Diversity are to coexist in the Body of Christ.
- Diversity: We are and we have differing elements, differing being.
- Because of our differences: the church, it is our human nature to judge those who do not conform to our customs or standards.
- Heterogeneous Group of Jewish and Gentile Christians:
- Heretical Jews, strong religious opinion. Radical and dogma
- There was the Heretical Judaizers in Galatia who thought they could put God under obligation by obeying the Law-they knew it was all by grace.
- Some had become Vegetarians:
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Accept’ anyone who is weak in Faith!
I am Saved by Grace through Faith Ro. 10:9
James 2:19-20 (KJV) Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well. The devils also believe, and tremble.
November 08, 2023
Bible Study
Rom. 14:1-12
Accept’ anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about disputed matters. Vs2. One person believes he may eat anything, while one who is weak eats only vegetables
STATEMENT: Rom, 4:4-5 “We are saved by Grace through Faith”
Proverbs: 14:12 there is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Demons Believe: James 2:19, Faith without works is dead James 2:14-17
Biogenesis: Gen 1 Life comes from Life.
Evolutionists: believe that life (at least once) spontaneously formed from nonliving chemicals. But this is inconsistent with the laws of biogenesis. (Real science confirms the Bible) Gen 1.
- Jesus wanted Unity for his disciples, but for us also
Because of our differences: the church, it is our human nature to judge those who do not conform to our customs or standards.
Ro. 14: 4 who are you to Judge Another’s household servant? Before his own Lord (Master) he stands or falls. And he will stand, because the Lord is able to make him stand.
Deut. 22:5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment; for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
- First it would violate the natural order of things that (Abortion) the Ruler God had established. Although God created male and female equal, He created them with distinctive natural gender.
- Natural laws: exist because the universe has a Creator God who is logical and has imposed order on His universe Gene. Big Bang: If the universe were merely the accidental by-product of a big bang, then why should it obey orderly principles or any principles?
Who died and made you God
Accept’ anyone who is weak in Faith!
Acts 10:15 what God has made is clean.
Acts 10 and 11; Cornelius’ and Gentiles Conversion and Baptism
NOVEMBER 15
THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS
Philippians Ch 4:6-9
Vs6 don’t worry (be anxious) about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
The Book of Philippians:
Philippians is the book of joy. Paul wants God’s saints to live in the joy of the Lord and his kingdom instead of just reacting to their circumstances.
In this Chapter, Paul tells us that the secure mind that is guarded by, the peace of God-frees us from worry. Worry comes from an Anglo-Saxon word that means “to strangle, strangle”
- We strangle, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The mind thinks about problems, and these feelings weigh down the heart, creating a vicious circle that wrecks our emotional state.
- What cause worry? Wrong thinking and attitudes toward people, circumstances, or things. Notice in Chapter 4 that Paul has no worry about people, circumstances, or the material things of life. Paul has the single mind.
The believer who does not have the single mind
· Ch 1-Submissive mind. (I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you).
· Ch 2-The spiritual mind. . 2:2 Fulfill my joy be being likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
· Ch 3-Can never have, the secure mind. Until we learn Chapter Philippians 1-3
- The believer who has a single mind will always
· Will be Thankfulness and Prayer
Chapter 4 Paul 4:11-13 Content in any circumstances. 2 Tim 2:15, Study to show thy self approve, Eph. 4:14 that we should no longer be little children, (spiritually immature) tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching ect…
Ambition 1:16, 2:3
Imprisonment 1:13
Supply all your needs 4:19
November 23, 2023
A Reminder
PERSONAL EVANGELISM USING YOUR GIFT
As we begin to engage in Evangelism, we must recognize the spiritual gifts that we have received from God. Paul list seven ministries: (1) prophecy, which is defined in 1Cor. 14:3 (2) ministry, which is literally "deacon" (serving) and may refer to that office; (3) teaching, according to 2 Tim. 2:1-2, an important responsibility; (4) exhorting, which means encouraging people to serve the Lord and be faithful to Him; (5) giving, which should be done in singleness of heart out of pure motives (see Acts 5); (6) ruling, pertaining to the government of the local church (1 Tim. 3:4 and 12) ; (7) showing mercy, sharing with those in need.
We Are All Ministers Men and Women 1 Peter 1:13-20; 2:1-12
Ephesians 4:11-12
Pastors: 2 Timothy 1:6
First, what does a minister of the gospel look like? Do the garments define them? Does a collar around the neck distinguish them? I am a set apart Pastor, but one truth I must say here is we however are all in the school of "believers of Christ"
Matthew 28:19 , Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
I Peter 5:2 Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly.
First, what does a minister of the gospel look like? Do the garments define them? Does a collar around the neck distinguish them? I am a set apart Pastor, but one truth I must say here is we however are all in the school of "believers of Christ"
When people look at us there should be something about us that sets us apart from the rest of the world. We should be mirror reflecting God's light of truth to the world. When people look at us, they should see Jesus. We cannot become holy on our own, we cannot become set apart and special by our own strength, but God gives us this Holy Spirit to help us obey and to give us the power to overcome sin.
December 12/13/2023
ZOOM
Don’t let the devil steal your Joy!
Eph. Ch 4
I Peter 5:8
- Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking who he may devour;
- David, but he repents. Ps. 139:8–24 It never stops Jesus from being Jesus!
- You’re Relationship with God: The days of his youth Ps. 70-71, Ps 25:7
- Live a Godly Life! Young People
- If you are not (Consider yourself) Young People: Remember it’s not too late. Paul forgetting those things which are behind. Philippians 3:13-14
- Believers are no longer under the rule of Satan (Colossians 1:33)
- Unbelievers, on the other hand, are caught “in the snare of the devil” 2 Tim 2:26, In his bondage to Satan 1 John 5:19
- Previously Lived Unbelievers: 1 John 5:19, Ephesians 2:2-3
Matthews Ch 2
Luke 2:11-12you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.
A Lying King Jame 2:19 Satan knows the Word
The Child Birth Place: The wise men know enough about Israel prophets to know the Messiah will be born. They believe this star testifies to his birth. But they don’t know the Bible well enough to know where the Messiah will be born. So they travel to Jerusalem perhaps thinking, “If the king to the Jews is to be born, he will be born in the capital city, “However, when they arrive and start asking around-“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?”
The current jealous and malicious King Herod naturally wants to help. Herod’s wise men-the scribes-inform Herod, who in turn informs the magi, about the prophet Micah’s prophecy. Mt. 2:5-6 6. And you, Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah (Micah 5:2, 4). The precise fulfillments word of God.
ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
DECEMBER 20, 2023
“HOW TO WALK WITH JESUS DAILY”.
Self-Care and Quiet Time
Walking with Jesus on a daily basic requires discipline you had to discipline yourself over the past few Wednesday night to be ready for Zoom Bible Study.
Mat. 26:40-41
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleep and saith unto Peter, what, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the Spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Self Care: Gal 5:22
- WHY IS THE FLESH WEAK? WHY IS OUR BOBY WEAK, POOR CONDUCTION?
- What is Spiritual Transformation? Spiritual transformation is God work of changing a believer into the likeness of Jesus by creating a new identity in Christ and by empowering a lifelong relationship of love, trust, and obedience to glorify God.
- I Surrender All-but Not Easily
- Obedience: Few of us like to roll that word off our tongue. After trusting and repentance, obedience represents the crucial link to a personal relationship with God. When you and other church member, leaders and friends are obedient to God the Father-just as Jesus was-you, too, have an opportunity to be more like the Father, to show your true love for Him, and to see God draw others to Himself through you. Since spiritual transformation is accomplished from the inside out, the more you surrender to becoming like Jesus, the more you will behave like Jesus.
