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TOPIC: APPOINTMENT FOR DISAPPOINTMENT READ: Genesis 40:1--15 MEMORISE Sever yourselves from such a man, whose breath is in his nostrils; For of what account is he? (Isaiah 2:22) EXPOSITION Someone went for an interview in a financial institution. In spite of all the rigours he subjected himself to, for the interview, he was not picked, at the end of the day. Not because he was unqualified, but he later on discovered that he was not meant for the job; God had a greater assignment for him. What would have been his fate, if he had allowed disappointment, frustration or anger to drive him crazy on the seeming failure? Joseph hoped for a release form prison, after that he had successfully interpreted the dream of the cupbearer of the king that was fulfilled as interpreted. Yet, it did not work out for him that way. The cupbearer forgot him. What a pity! Thanks to God who finally brought it back to the cupbearer's memory when the time was ripe. Two years of waiting, God eventual...

TEXT: Numbers 1: 1-2 TOPIC: A NEW ENROLMENT INTRODUCTION:  Revival is a new beginning with God and True Revival always come with freshness; your prayer life, attitude, and behavior, are changed, thus, leaving no one in doubt that you have truly experienced the true revival (II Corinthians 5:17). In a nutshell, true revival is inward renewal and outward re-ordering. OUTLINE The Purpose in the New Enrolment The People for the New Enrolment The Principles of the New Enrolment THE PURPOSE IN THE NEW ENROLMENT It is a new war that is coming It is a new army that is needed It is a new commander assuming leadership It is a new battle plans to be adopted It is a new set of soldiers God is demanding for THE PEOPLE FOR THE NEW ENROLMENT They are not self-centered people They are not self-seeking people They are not self-loving people They are not self-advertising people They are not self-promoting people THE PRINCIPLES OF THE NEW ENROLMENT The truth known (Jesus) Th...

Topic: What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God? Wrath  is defined as “the emotional response to perceived wrong and injustice,” often translated as “anger,” “indignation,” “vexation,” or “irritation.” Both humans and God express wrath. But there is vast difference between the wrath of God and the wrath of man. God’s wrath is holy and always justified; man’s is never holy and rarely justified. In the Old Testament, the wrath of God is a divine response to human sin and disobedience. Idolatry was most often the occasion for divine wrath.  Psalm 78:56-66  describes Israel’s idolatry. The wrath of God is consistently directed towards those who do not follow His will ( Deuteronomy 1:26-46 ;  Joshua 7:1 ;  Psalm 2:1-6 ). The Old Testament prophets often wrote of a day in the future, the 'day of wrath' ( Zephaniah 1:14-15 ). God’s wrath against sin and disobedience is perfectly justified because His plan for mankind is holy and perfect, just as God ...

Topic: Does the Bible say anything about a pre-Adamic race? The concept of a pre-Adamic race is the idea that God created a race of humans who lived on the Earth before He created Adam, the first man. This hypothesis has been promoted by various scholars at various times throughout history. Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate (circa A.D. 331–363) and Calvinist theologian Isaac de La Peyrère (1596-1676) are two notable examples. We will look at two popular facets of the Preadamite Hypothesis: the hypothesis as it was proposed by Isaac de La Peyrère and the form which it takes in the “Gap Theory” (also known as the Ruin-Reconstruction interpretation). According to La Peyrère, God created the Gentiles on the sixth day when He said, “Let us make man in our image” ( Genesis 1:26 ). He did not create the Jews until after the seventh day, His day of rest. At some point after the seventh day, God created Adam, the father of the Jews. La Peyrère cited Scripture to support his hypothesis. Cain...

Topic: What does the Bible say about temperance? Temperance is moderation in thought, word, or action. Those who practice temperance are self-controlled and show restraint in their passions and behaviors. We often hear the word used to refer to limiting one’s alcohol consumption: the “temperance movement” was an organized effort in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that attempted to limit or abolish the sale and consumption of alcohol. Temperance as a character trait is a common theme throughout the Bible, especially in the New Testament. Temperance relating to alcohol is implied in  Ephesians 5:18 , which says, “Do not be drunk with wine, but be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Unless a person moderates alcohol consumption, it will be impossible for the Holy Spirit to direct that person’s choices. Alcohol will be in control. The same is true for anything not handled with temperance. The biblical standard for Christians is that we allow nothing but the Holy Spirit to control ...

TOPIC: WHY SHOULD WE WORSHIP GOD? To worship is to show reverence and adoration for a deity or to something that represents a deity (e.g., a graven image). People worship all kinds of things: the true God ( John 4:24 ), demons ( Revelation 9:20 ), carvings or statues made to represent beasts ( Exodus 32:7–8 ), the sun, moon, and stars ( Deuteronomy 17:3 ), kings ( Daniel 3:5 ), and themselves, including their own carnal appetites ( Philippians 3:19 ). The first occurrence of the word  worship  in the Bible is in  Genesis 22:5 . In that passage, Abraham and Isaac are headed up the hill to the altar where Abraham planned to sacrifice Isaac in obedience to God’s command ( Genesis 22:2 ). This was a test of Abraham’s faith—God never meant for him to sacrifice his son—and it is interesting that Abraham says to his servants, “Stay here . . . while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you” (verse 5). Clearly, Abraham thought of his obedi...

TOPIC: THE REASON FOR YOUR AFFLICTION READ: Psalms 119:67 MEMORISE I will return again to My place till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; In their affliction they will earnestly seek Me. (Hosea 5;15) EXPOSITION Hardly would anyone come to this world without facing series of challenges from one point to the other. Affliction causes pain, suffering, distress or agony. It is a tool in the hands of both God and the devil, but differently. Whichever way it comes, your reaction tells what happens after. It can lead to salvation or otherwise, depending on how one reacts to it. The Israelites were afflicted in Egypt, so they could be strengthened to possess their promised land that was then still being occupied by ungodly people (Gen. 15:14ff). The same people were later afflicted in Babylon for their disobedience. Jesus has not promised us challenges -- free life (John 16:33). Considering our text for today, affliction can be caused by going astray from the...