Post by queenbee on Jun 23, 2008 10:40:26 GMT -4
Sunday School;
We finished up with the "joyful" part of our study and will be moving into new territory next week.
In brief: (from my notes and handouts)
Give thanks unto the Lord
Our first response to every situation should be to thank God, because doing so is God's will for every believer.
1 Thes 5:18
All things come from the hand of God. Job 1:21; Matthew 10:29
Everything that happens to us is ultimately for our good. Romans 8:28
Every circumstance can build character in us. Romans 8:29
Difficulties and afflictions can teach us God's way's. Psalm 119:71.
Call upon his name.
Our natural tendency is to depend on our own strength and forget that we need the Lord. II Corinthians 12:10.
Psalm 50:15
Jeremiah 33:3
Make known his deeds among the people.
Our rejoicing in His power and provision glorifies Him and strengthens the faith of others.
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him.
A psalm is a personal, musical expression of important events that happen to us. This was David's practice and we are instructed to follow it. Ephesians 5:18-19.
Talk ye of all his wondrous works.
This doesn't mean you should go around beating the Bible in everyone' face. You can see God's work all around you and you can bring it up in conversation. We are always talking about exciting events in everyday life.
Glory ye in his holy name. (This one I am still exploring on my own)
God has many names. Each one represents an aspect of life. When we call upon Him, we should use the name that identifies a specific area of need. John 14:14. God's name also define His character. He is the Great Physician, Tireless Provider and the Strong Protector.
Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord
The trials and tribulations in life are designed by God to turn our affections away from temporal things.
These trials and tribulations should motivate us to seek the Lord, in whose "presence is fullness of joy" Psalm 16:11
Seek the Lord with your whole heart. Jeremiah 29:13
Seek the Lord and his strength
The most important times to seek the Lord are during trials and difficulties. Nehemiah 8:10
Seek his face continually
Isaiah 59:2 Psalm 67:1-2
The Treasured Gift of Joy.
Joy has no value until it is given away.
No king so rich or powerful that he does not need joy.
No person is so poor the cannot give joy.
Sharing joy takes only a moment, but those who receive it treasure it for a lifetime.
The one who gives away joy becomes richer.
Te one who receives joy returns it and can still give it to others.
Joy is far rarer than it needs to be, but the need for it only makes it more valuable
Joy is shown by a genuine smile from a joyful heart.
Joy is shown by a genuine smile from a joyful heart.
Sermon in Church: Eagles
Isaiah 40:31
Be an overcomer
Soar above your problemsDO things through God that you couldn't do yourself.
Leap of Faith.
God can fly faster than you can fall.
We finished up with the "joyful" part of our study and will be moving into new territory next week.
In brief: (from my notes and handouts)
Give thanks unto the Lord
Our first response to every situation should be to thank God, because doing so is God's will for every believer.
1 Thes 5:18
All things come from the hand of God. Job 1:21; Matthew 10:29
Everything that happens to us is ultimately for our good. Romans 8:28
Every circumstance can build character in us. Romans 8:29
Difficulties and afflictions can teach us God's way's. Psalm 119:71.
Call upon his name.
Our natural tendency is to depend on our own strength and forget that we need the Lord. II Corinthians 12:10.
Psalm 50:15
Jeremiah 33:3
Make known his deeds among the people.
Our rejoicing in His power and provision glorifies Him and strengthens the faith of others.
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him.
A psalm is a personal, musical expression of important events that happen to us. This was David's practice and we are instructed to follow it. Ephesians 5:18-19.
Talk ye of all his wondrous works.
This doesn't mean you should go around beating the Bible in everyone' face. You can see God's work all around you and you can bring it up in conversation. We are always talking about exciting events in everyday life.
Glory ye in his holy name. (This one I am still exploring on my own)
God has many names. Each one represents an aspect of life. When we call upon Him, we should use the name that identifies a specific area of need. John 14:14. God's name also define His character. He is the Great Physician, Tireless Provider and the Strong Protector.
Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord
The trials and tribulations in life are designed by God to turn our affections away from temporal things.
These trials and tribulations should motivate us to seek the Lord, in whose "presence is fullness of joy" Psalm 16:11
Seek the Lord with your whole heart. Jeremiah 29:13
Seek the Lord and his strength
The most important times to seek the Lord are during trials and difficulties. Nehemiah 8:10
Seek his face continually
Isaiah 59:2 Psalm 67:1-2
The Treasured Gift of Joy.
Joy has no value until it is given away.
No king so rich or powerful that he does not need joy.
No person is so poor the cannot give joy.
Sharing joy takes only a moment, but those who receive it treasure it for a lifetime.
The one who gives away joy becomes richer.
Te one who receives joy returns it and can still give it to others.
Joy is far rarer than it needs to be, but the need for it only makes it more valuable
Joy is shown by a genuine smile from a joyful heart.
Joy is shown by a genuine smile from a joyful heart.
Sermon in Church: Eagles
Isaiah 40:31
Be an overcomer
Soar above your problemsDO things through God that you couldn't do yourself.
Leap of Faith.
God can fly faster than you can fall.