The Spiritual Treasure Trove

By Charles Ray Smith

A Collection of Bible Topics for Meditation and Study

"A Unique Topical Study Book with A Literary Flow"

There are many who ponder ways to read their Bibles. This book provides an excellent means to reading the Bible topically.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Torrents of Truth LLC
• Release date: Oct 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9781737528524

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Introduction

I recall when I was about twelve years old, while I was flying a kite in a meadow behind my house. The kite flew so high that it became a small dot in the sky. I remember that, as I was looking upward at the sky, I talked to God. I said, God, are you up there? God, what is life supposed to be about?

This was a response to things I had seen, experienced, and pondered. The first six years were somewhat sketchy. I didn’t know what life with a mom and dad was truly about. Mom had been sick during my early years, and Dad was in military service overseas. I spent most of that period being raised by my aunt. As time elapsed, finally, we came together as a family and moved to a new town as a family. Yet, I found that, even in family life, there were challenges.

Reflecting upon a time spent in high school, I remember being in the twelfth grade. We had to do an essay for the final exam for Ms. Baker’s English class. I chose to write about God as the topic of my essay. I got an A+ and praise for that paper. Mostly, it was contemplations I had within my heart.

Seems like, from my early existence (and even to now), I’ve always had questions about God and life and His expectations. This has been the quest that has most preoccupied me on my life’s journey.

This book entails not only the thoughts I have pondered and the questions I’ve asked and longed to know the answers for, but also the answers I’ve found through many hours of research, prayer, and meditation. I now have the peace, knowledge, and wisdom. God provides for those who diligently seek him through the study of His Word. And I know that, if I have been blessed by His Word, I can be a blessing to others by sharing His Word to the many people who also have questions about life and living and God’s Will for their lives. If His Word has strengthened, helped, and healed me, I truly believe and know that others can find the solace and encouragement they’re longing for, especially during these troublesome and trying times.

May God Bless,

Charles R Smith

Author

Acknowledgments

I give thanks to God for placing on my mind and heart the desire to write a book that I believe will inspire and encourage others in the most holy faith. I truly believe that, in order to be spiritually led, we must be spiritually fed. There should be a constant diet of the Word of God. God’s desire is that we read, study, and meditate on His Word, that we may grow and be in tune with His holy and divine will.

And they said one to another, did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures (Luke 24:32, 45).

Seek ye out of the book of the Lord and read: No one of these fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them (Isaiah 34:16).

O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of Lord (Jeremiah 22:29).

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).

Jesus answered and said unto them, ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God (Matthew 22:29).

I would also like to give thanks to my wife, Dolores, for her seemingly tireless resolve and dedication in assisting me to bring this book to fruition. She did an excellent job in typing and proofreading, along with my son, Charles O. Smith, and daughter, Angela Smith. It was a team and family effort. Not only did they share in the dream, but they also believed in the dream and what could be accomplished through it. And, for that, I am both grateful and give thanks to a host of friends, Bible study participants, and fellow Christians who rendered prayers, support, and encouragement. I am truly blessed by all.

Don’t Forget to Remember

Don’t Forget to Remember (1)

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thy shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; (Ecclesiastes 12:1)

Don’t Forget to Remember (2)

But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all: yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity. (Ecclesiastes 11:8)

Don’t Forget to Remember (3)

"Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

Discussion Questions

What exhortation was given in Deuteronomy 9:7?

What observations were made in Psalms 78:34-42?

What observations are to be made in 2 Peter 1:2-15?

Explain John 12:16.

Explain John 14:26. 657

Fill in the Blanks

I_____ thy_____ of old, O Lord; and have comforted myself.

_____ that thou His work, which men behold.

therefore_____ from whence thou art fallen, and______.

And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter______ the_____ of the_____, how He had said unto him…

Then ______I the______ of the______, how that he said, John indeed______ with____; but ye shall be baptized with the______ _____ .

Don’t Forget to Remember

But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins (2 Peter 1:9).

For a child of God not to remember what our Lord and Savior Jesus hath done on his behalf at Calvary is a truly sad condition. May it never be said that we have forgotten the price paid and the One who paid the price for the purging of the sins of our soul. Because of His sacrifice, we now enjoy peace with God through His atoning blood. Forever a sense of gratitude, indebtedness, adoration, and thankfulness should be reflected in our daily lives. Don’t forget to remember.

Don’t Forget to Remember (1)

Old Testament – Deuteronomy-5:15, 7:17-18 8:2, 11-20, 9:7, 24- 27 Psalms 119:49-55, 106:21-27, 43-45, 105:5-8, 89:46-50, 77:9-12, 63:1-7, 44:20-21, 42:1-6, 9:17 Job 8:11-13 Jeremiah 2:10-13, 31-32 Ecclesiastes 12:1, 11;8

New Testament – Luke 22:61-62, 24:1-8 John 15:20-21, 16:1-4, 2 Peter 3:1-2, 16-17

Don’t Forget to Remember (2)

Old Testament – Genesis 8:1-3, 9:9-16 Exodus 12:12-14, 24-28, 13:3, 8-9 Joshua 4:1-9, 1:13 Numbers 15:37-41 Judges 2:6-10, 3:5-7, 8:32-34 Nehemiah 9:21-33 Psalms 106:6-7, 13-15, 78:34-42

New Testament – John 2:16-22, 12:12-16, 14:25-26, 16:20-21 Acts 11:15-16, 20:35

Don’t Forget to Remember (3)

Old Testament – Numbers 10:9 Psalms 9:11-12, 16-20, 42:3-6, 9-11, 74:1-4, 10, 18-22, 79:8-10, 106:4-5, 119:16, 49-50, 61, 136:1-4, 23-24, 137:1-6 Habakkuk 3:2 Nehemiah 13:7-14, 22, 29-31 Isaiah 38:1-6, 49:14-16

New Testament – Luke 1:53-54, 68-72, 2 Peter 1:2-9, 12-15, 2 Timothy 2:11-14

Don’t Forget to Remember (4)

Old Testament – Deuteronomy 32:5-7 Isaiah 46:8-11, 57:11-12, 64:5-9 Jeremiah 2:31-32, 13:23-25 Hosea 13:4-8, 9:9, 8:8-14, 7:1-2, 5:3-6, 15, 4:6, 2:13 Psalms 50:22-23

New Testament – 2 Timothy 2:11-14, 2 Corinthians 7:13-15 Jude 1:5-8, 17-18 Revelation 2:5, 3:3

Don’t Forget to Remember (5)

Old Testament – Leviticus 26:40-45 Isaiah 26:7-8 Jonah 2:3-7 Jb 7:7, 10:9, 36:22-24 Psalms 20:7, 22:27-31, 25:6-7, 30:4, 97:12, 102:6-12, 103:13-18

New Testament – Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Ephesians 2:11-13 Hebrews 8:6-12, 10:16-17

Life Within Boundaries

Life Within Boundaries (1)

And hath made of one blood, all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; (Acts 17:26)

Life Within Boundaries (2)

... If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more. (Numbers 22:18)

Life Within Boundaries (3)

...but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. (Heb 10:38-39)

Discussion Questions

What restriction or limitation did God place on Adam in the Garden of Eden? 27 Life Within Boundaries

What are the consequences of going beyond established boundaries given by God?

Are there boundaries for human conduct we must learn in order to be pleasing unto Him? Explain.

What does vile affection mean?

Explain how every transgression and disobedience will receive a just recompense.

Fill in the Blanks

And Moses said unto the Lord, The people____ come up to Mount_____ ; for thou ____us, saying, Set____ about the____ , and_____ it.

Fear ye_____ me? saith the Lord: will ye not_____ at my ____ , which have placed the sand for the______ of the sea by a _____ _____, that it____ ____ pass it.

_____ in_____ , and_____ in you. As the branch______ bear fruit of_____ , except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye _____ in me.

Whosoever______ , and ______not in the______ of Christ, hath not_____ .

And hath made of____ blood all ____of men for to dwell on all the_____ of the earth, and hath______ the times before appointed, and the______ of their habitation.

Life Within Boundaries

God has boundaries or limits on all of His creation. The Psalmist writes in Psalms 74:17, Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.

Life Within Boundaries (1)

Old Testament – Genesis 2:16-17, 3:9-17, 22-24, 6:3 Job 11:10, 14:5, 23:13-14, 26:8-10, 38:4-11, 33-37 Deuteronomy 32:8, 27:17, 11:22-24 Joshua 22:25-28 Psalms 16:5-6, 33:6-9, 104:5-9 Jeremiah 5:22-24 Proverbs 8:25-30

New Testament – Acts 17:26-27 Jude 1:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 6, 2 John 1:9-11 Hebrews 6:4-6

Life Within Boundaries (2)

Old Testament – Exodus 19:12, 23, 23:31-33, 34:24 Proverbs 22:28, 23:10-11, 30:6 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 12:32, 18:20 Numbers 22:17-18, 37-38, 24:13 Job 24:2-4 Hosea 5:10 Psalms 19:1-4, 2:1-5 Amos 1:13 Habakkuk 2:9-10

New Testament – Jn 8:31, 51, 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:16-19 Revelation 22:18-19

Life Within Boundaries (3)

Old Testament – Leviticus 18:1-5, 20:22-25, 26:3-6, 14-19 Deuteronomy 5:32, 12:8, 30-31, 28:14-15 Joshua 23:6-13 Ezekiel 20:1-8, 11-13 Jeremiah 5:3-6, 12 Psalms 119:21, 32, 35, 101, 118, 147:11-14 Proverbs 4:25-27, 15:25

New Testament – John 17:6-8, 8:47, 1 Corinthians 4:6 Revelation 22:7, 14

Life Within Boundaries (4)

Old Testament – 2 Samuel 22:22-23, 8:2, 2 Kings 21:13 Malachi 1:4-5 Zephaniah 2:8-10 Isaiah 28:16-17, 34:8-11, 54:12, 60:18 Jeremiah 31:39-40 Ezekiel 40:3, 43:10-12, 44:5-9 Zechariah 1:16, 2:1-5 Psalms 74:17, 78:54-55

New Testament – Romans 11:22-23 Jude 1:21-23, 2 Peter 2:20-22 Revelation 11:1, 21:15, 27, 22:15

Life Within Boundaries (5)

Old Testament – Deuteronomy 19:14 Numbers 35:10-11, 26-27 Leviticus 10:9-10 Ezekiel 45:6-7, 44:23, 22:26 Amos 6:1-3 Proverbs 4:14-15, 12:28, 21:16 Psalms 18:21, 44:18, 119:51, 53, 157, 158

New Testament – 1 John 2:3-6, 24, 2 John 9-11 Colossians 2:6-8, 19, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Hebrews 2:1-3, 6:4-8, 10:38-39, 12:12-13

Servants Serve

Servants Serve (1)

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10)

Servants Serve (2)

The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. (Acts 16:17)

Servants Serve (3)

"And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle to all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God will give them repentance...that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil.. (2 Tim 2:24-26)

Discussion Questions

What are the attributes of a servant?

If we prove to be good and faithful servants, what will be our reward?

If we seek to please man, can we be a servant of Christ?

According to 1 Corinthians 9:19, did Paul consider himself a servant of all men? Explain.

What is a bond servant?

Fill in the Blanks

And the servant of the Lord must____ ____ ; but be____ unto all men, apt to_____ , _____ .

But he that is_____ among you shall be your______ .

Therefore, thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my ______shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my_____ shall_____ , but ye shall be_____ : behold, my shall_____ , but ye shall be_____ .

For do I now_____ men, or God? or do I seek to_____ men? for if I yet pleased men, I should be the_____ of Christ.

"His Lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been over a____ things, I will make thee_______ over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

Servants Serve

In Matthew 20:28, Jesus states that He did not come to be served, but to serve. Jesus is our example. We are to follow in His footsteps. My prayer is that we all develop a servant’s heart and willingness to serve.

Servants Serve (1)

Old Testament – Exodus 3:11-12, 4:22-23, 10:3, 7-11, 24-29 Deuteronomy 6:13-14, 11:13-17 Joshua 22:1-6, 24:13-16, 19-24 Job 36:11-12 Ezekiel 20:40-42 Psalms 2:11, 22:30, 34:22, 69: 36, 102:18-22, 123:1-2

New Testament – Matthew 4:8-10, 20:25-27 Luke 16:13, 22:24-27 John 12:26 Colossians 3:23-24

Servants Serve (2)

Old Testament – Deuteronomy 10:20, 13:4, 28:47-48, 1 Samuel 12:14-15, 24 Daniel 6:19-23, 3:16-18, 28, 1 Kings 8:22-23 Isaiah 54:17, 65:13-16 Malachi 3:14-18 Psalms 86:2, 4, 116:16-17

New Testament – Philippians 2:5-8 John 13:3-8, 12-16 Matthew 24:45-51, 25:21-30 Luke 12:37-48, 17:7-10 Hebrews 12:28 Ephesians 6:5-7

Servants Serve (3)

Old Testament – Leviticus 25:55 Numbers 18:20-22, 2 Chronicles 29:11-15, 30:8, 33:1-2, 11-16, 1 Chronicles 16:13-22 Daniel 7:13-14, 27 Zechariah 3:8-10 Ezra 5:9-11 Ps 119:17, 38, 65, 134:1-2, 135:1-2, 143:12

New Testament – John 8:34-35 Acts 16:17, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 9:19 Romans 6:17-22, 14:4, 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Servants Serve (4)

Old Testament – 1 Samuel 7:3-4, 12:7-11 Nehemiah 9:30-36 Isaiah 60:12, 56:3-7, 43:22-24, 41:8-13 Jeremiah 30:4-9 Psalms 89:1-2, 20-29, 100:1-2, 101:6, 119:74-76, 121-125, 140

New Testament – Luke 2:36-38 Romans 12:1, 11, 14:17-18 Acts 20:16-19 Galatians 5:13-14, 1:10 Hebrews 9:11-14, 13:10

Servants Serve (5)

Old Testament – 1 Kings 3:5-10, 1 Chronicles 28:9, 2 Chronicles 34:1-3, 35:1-2 Proverbs 14:35 Isaiah 42:1-4, 49:1-7, 52:13-15, 53:10-11 Ezekiel 34:22-24 Jeremiah 33:15-26 Psalms 109:28, 102:27-28

New Testament – Acts 4:29-30 Mark 9:35 Romans 1:1-5, 1 Peter 2:15-16 Revelation 19:1-2, 5, 10, 22:9

The Test

The Test (1)

Because thou hast kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. (Revelation 3:10)

The Test (2)

...behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried:...be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (Revelation 2:10)

The Test (3)

The LORD is in His holy temple, ...His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the children of men. The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth. (Psalm 11:4-5)

Discussion Questions

What request was made in Psalms 139:23-24?

Explain 1 Thessalonians 2:4.

Are we tested for integrity according to Job 31:6?

Explain Jeremiah 17:10

Explain Luke 22:31-32.

Fill in the Blanks

Talk no more so exceedingly_____ ; let not_____ come out of your_____ : for the Lord is a God of_______ , and by him____ are_____ .

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, _____ hath_____ to have you, that he may_____ you as_____ .

But he knoweth the ____that I take: when he hath____ me, I shall come forth as____ .

Fear none of those things which thou shalt_____ : behold, the________ shall cast some of you into_____ , that ye may be_____ .

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the______ , even so we speak; not as_____ men, but_____ , which_____ our_____ .

The Test

The psalmist writes in Psalm 11:5, The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth. We are tested for the genuineness of our faith. Without true faith, it is impossible to please God. And, over the course of time, all of us will demonstrate what we treasure and cling to the most.

The Test (1)

Old Testament – Genesis 22:1-17 Deuteronomy 8:1-2, 10-19, 13:1-4 Exodus 15:23-26, 16:4, 20:18-20 Daniel 1:8-16, 6:4-24 Job 1:6-12, 2:1-6 Psalms 7:9

New Testament – Matthew 4:1-11 Hebrews 11:17-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13 John 6:5-6, 8:47, 10:25-28, 14:21-24 Revelation 3:10

The Test (2)

Old Testament – Daniel 12:9-10, 11:32-35 Hosea 14:1-2, 9, 1 Chronicles 29:17-18, 1 Samuel 2:3 Proverbs 16:2, 27:21-22 Jeremiah 11:19-20, 17:9-10 Psalms 139:1-5, 23-24, 105:17-19, 66:10-12, 31:7 Isaiah 1:22-25, 30:20-21, 43:2, 48:10- 11

New Testament – Matthew 20:22 Luke 22:28, 1 Peter 1:5-7, 5:8-9, 1 John 4:1 Revelation 2:1-2, 10

The Test (3)

Old Testament – Job 7:17-20, 13:9-10, 25-28, 23:10-12, 30:15-31, 31:6-8, 34:35-36 Jeremiah 6:27-30, 9:6-7, 12:1-3, 20:10-12 Proverbs 24:10-12, 17:3

New Testament – Matthew 13:19-23, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:1-4, 4:9-13, 2 Corinthians 11:24-30, 13:3-6

The Test (4)

Old Testament – Numbers 16:1-5, 28-33 Daniel 3:1-6, 12-28, 1 Kings 17:8-16, 20:22-23, 28-30 Ezekiel 9:1-11, 21:12-13 Zechariah 3:1-8, 5:1-6 Psalms 11:4-5, 17:1-3, 26:1-3, 44:20-21 Lamentations 3:40

New Testament – Luke 22:28-32 James 1:2-4, 12-15, 1 Peter 4:12-14 Hebrews 11:36-40, 2 Corinthians 2:4-9, 12:15-16 Galatians 6:4

The Test (5)

Old Testament – Numbers 20:1-13, 14:1-5, 26-30, 11:1-15 Psalms 78:37-41, 95:8-9 Judges 2:20-22, 3:1-2, 7:4-7, 2 Kings 13:14-20, 2 Chronicles 32:27-31 Malachi 3:1-3, 10 Zechariah 13:8-9 Ezekiel 22:18-22

New Testament – Mark 9:49, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, 10:1-9, 11:18-19, 1 Timothy 3:8-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-7 Hebrews 4:14-15

In God We Trust

In God We Trust (1)

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart: and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Pr 3:5)

In God We Trust (2)

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of those that believe. (1 Tim 4:10)

In God We Trust (3)

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in Him. (Nahum 1:7)

Discussion Questions

Explain Daniel 3:14-18.

Are we to trust in God more than in ourselves? Explain.

Does a person whose trust is anchored in God live noticeably different from a person whose trust is not in God? Explain.

Explain Hebrews 2:13.

Explain Mark 10:23-24.

Fill in the Blanks

He that_____ in his____ shall fall: but the_____ shall flourish as a____ .

Trust ye in the_____ for ever: for in the____ _____ is everlasting strength.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, _______in , and in supplications and____ night and____ .

For therefore we both_____ and_____ reproach, because we_____ in the_____ ____ , who is the_____ of all men, specially of those that______ .

He that____ in his own____ is a_____ : but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be____ .

In God We Trust

Trusting God means placing all your confidence in God. It is to be fully persuaded that God will do what He says He will do. This trust is imperative in deciding how we live our lives.

In God We Trust (1)

Old Testament – Daniel 3:14-20, 25-28, 2 Kings 18:1-5, 2 Chronicles 32:10-16, 20-22 Isaiah 26:3-4, 31:1-5 Psalms 2:1-5, 9-12, 5:10-11, 7:1, 20:7, 33:16-21, 44:5-7, 52:7-8 Proverbs 11:28 Job 35:13-14

New Testament – Luke 16:10-11 Matthew 27:42-43, 49-54 Hebrews 2:9-13, 2 Timothy 1:12

In God We Trust (2)

Old Testament – Proverbs 16:20 Psalms 9:9-10, 11:1, 3, 13:3, 5, 34:7-8, 40:1-4, 56:3-4, 11, 57:1-7, 84: 11-12, 115:2-12, 146:3-4 Jeremiah 49:4-5, 48:7-8, 17:5-8, 13:23-25

New Testament – 1 Timothy 6:17, 5:5-6, 4:10 Romans 15:8-12

In God We Trust (3)

Old Testament – Ruth 2:12, 2 Samuel 22:3, 29-31 Isaiah 57:11-13, 50:5-10, 30:1-3, 12-13, 12:2-3 Psalms 22:4-8, 26:1, 31:1-6, 13-14, 18-19, 118:8-9, 143:6-8 Job 15:27-31, 1 Chronicles 5:18-20 Nahum 1:7, 2 Chronicles 16:7-9, 13:18

New Testament – 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 3:1-4 Romans 4:19-21 Ephesians 1:11-12

In God We Trust (4)

Old Testament – Job 13:15, 12:13-20, 8:11-14, 4:12-19 Zephaniah 3:12 Psalms 16:1-3, 28:7, 32:10, 49:6-9, 62:8-10, 73:19-22, 91:1-4, 112:5-7 Proverbs 29:25

New Testament – Mark 10:23-24 Matthew 12:18-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 1 Peter 3:1-5

In God We Trust (5)

Old Testament – Job 39:9-11, 15:11-15 Isaiah 57:11-13, 47:6-10 Hosea 10:12-13 Proverbs 30:5, 28:25-26, 22:17-19, 3:5-6 Psalms 4:4-5, 17:4-7, 25:2, 37:3-5, 119:1-2, 125:1-2 Jeremiah 39:15-18

New Testament – John 5:42-45 Luke 11:21-22, 2 Corinthians 10:7

A Purposed Life

A Purposed Life (1)

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery.. According to the eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: (Eph 3:9, 11)

A Purposed Life (2)

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (GaL2:20)

A Purposed Life (3)

Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. (Ps 63:3-4)

Discussion Questions

What did Hannah purpose to do with her son in 1 Samuel 1:9-17?

What did Jacob purpose to do in Genesis 28:20-22?

What did the apostle Paul purpose to do with his life in Acts 20:19-24?

What did Ruth purpose to do with her life in Ruth 1:16-17?

What did the prophet Jonah purpose to do with his life in Jonah 2:2-9,

Fill in the Blanks

And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from____ after thee: for whither thou goest, I___ ___ ; and when thou lodgest, I will____ : thy people shall be___ ____ , and thy____ my____ .

Till I die I will not remove____ ____ from me.

For to me to live is____ , and to____ is gain.

And that he died for all, that they____ ____ should not henceforth____ ____ ____ , but unto him which ___ ____ ____, and rose again.

In holiness and_____ before him, all the of our_____ .

A Purposed Life

Living a purposed life is to dream dreams, then pursue aspirations and goals, and then to stretch and to reach out on faith in order to ascertain measured success in goals and accomplishments.

A Purposed Life (1)

Old Testament – 1 Samuel 1:9-17, 26-28, 7:15 Genesis 28:20-22, 31:13, 35:3 Exodus 3:1-12 Deuteronomy 34:10 Esther 4:14 Isaiah 14:24-27, 46:9-11, 49:1-5 Haggai 2:23 Jeremiah 1:5, 10 Psalms 71:5-8

New Testament – Luke 1:13-17, 76-80 Ephesians 1:11, 3:9, 11 Galatians 1:15-16 Acts 9:15, 20:19-24, 1 Corinthians 9:16 Romans 8:28- 29, 36-39

A Purposed Life (2)

Old Testament – Genesis 17:1-9, 37:5-28, 45:1-8, 50:20 Job 23:13-14 Numbers 23:19-21 Isaiah 41:8-14, 44:24-28, 45:1-4, 13 Ezra 1:1-3 Jeremiah 23:5-6 Zc 6:12-15 Psalms 105:17-22

New Testament – Acts 26:13-16 Galatians 1:15-17, 2:20, 1 Peter 2:5, 9, 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:4 Colossians 2:20-23

A Purposed Life (3)

Old Testament – Deuteronomy 31:14, 23 Joshua 4:14 Daniel 1:3-5, 8-15, 3:10-29, 6:7-26 Job 1:13-22, 13:14-15, 19:25-27, 23:8-12, 27:3-6 Psalms 16:8, 17:3, 27:1-4, 44:15-22

New Testament – Romans 1:13-16, 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:11-12 Colossians 3:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, 5:4, 9 Philippians 1:21

A Purposed Life (4)

Old Testament – Deuteronomy 7:6, 28:9-10 Ex 19:6 Leviticus 20:7 Isaiah 62:12, 61:6 Numbers 6:1-8 Judges 13:2-7, 16:16-17, 30 Job 33:14, 17 Ecclesiastes 3:1, 17 Proverbs 20:18

New Testament – Romans 14:7-8, 6:6-8, 11-13, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 John 3:1-3, 1 Peter 1:15-16 Revelation 1:5-6, 5:10

A Purposed Life (5)

Old Testament – Genesis 49:8, 13, 16, 19-24, 27 Ruth 1:16-17, 4:9-15 Jonah 2:7-9 Ecclesiastes 8:5-6 Proverbs 15:22 Job 17:9-12 Isaiah 1:11-13, 16-17 Jeremiah 6:20-21, 26:2-3, 36:1-3 Psalms 119:175, 66:8-9, 13-16, 63:3-4

New Testament – Romans 9:11, 17, 1 Corinthians 1:17-20, 2 Timothy 1:8-9, 3:10-11, 1 John 3:8

Call on His Name

Call on His Name (1)

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. (Genesis 4:26)

Call on His Name (2)

"For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. (Acts 22:15-16)

Call on His Name (3)

Because he hath set his love on Me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high because he hath known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him:.. (Psalm 91:14-15)

Discussion Questions

Explain Genesis 4:26.

Explain Romans 10:6-15.

What conditions were given for calling on the name of God in Isaiah 58:9?

What command was given to the apostle Paul in Acts 22:16?

Explain 2 Timothy 2:19.

Fill in the Blanks

Neither is there____ in any other_____: for there is none other_____ under_____ given among men, whereby we must be____ .

Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, _____ ye upon_____ while he is____ .

And if ye____ on the_____ , who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the_____ of your______ here in_____ .

And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, _____ , even the devils are_____ unto us through____ ____ .

Even every one that is called by my_____ : for I have______ him for my_____ .

Call on His Name

The expression call on His name is more than an enunciation; it also involves a willingness to submit to God’s authority with the intent of doing His will.

Call on His Name (1)

Old Testament – Genesis 4:26, 12:7-8, 13:1-4, 21:33 Exodus 23:20-22, 20:24 Proverbs 30:4, 1 Kings 8:52, 18:22-39, 1 Chronicles 4:10, 16:8-10 Isaiah 62:2, 58:9, 55:6 Job 27:8-10 Psalms 79:6, 145:18-20

New Testament – Acts 22:16, 8:12, 4:12, 3:16 Romans 10:6-15, 2 Timothy 2:19, 22

Call on His Name (2)

Old Testament – Genesis 26:24-25, 2 Samuel 22:4 Deuteronomy 4:7-8, 10:8, 18:5 Zephaniah 7:9 Hosea 7:14, 16, 11:7 Psalms 14:4, 17:1, 6-7, 31:16-17, 50:16-17, 55:16-18 Proverbs 18:10

New Testament – Matthew 18:20, 7:22-23 Acts 9:20-21, 21:13, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 10, 1 Peter 1:17 Colossians 3:17 Revelation 19:9-13

Call on His Name (3)

Old Testament – 2 Kings g 5:1, 9-11, 14 Jonah 1:4-6, 9, 2:1-2, 7 Psalms 20:6-9, 18:3, 6-19, 10:17 Isaiah 43:3-7 Jeremiah 3:19, 29:11-12, 33:1-3 Zechariah 10:8-10, 13:9 JoeL 2:28-32

New Testament – Acts 2:14-21, 36-38, 11:26, 15:11-17, 1 Peter 4:14 Philippians 2:9-11

Call on His Name (4)

Old Testament – Exodus 23:13 Joshua 23:7 Isaiah 36:6-7, 13-20, 37:6-7, 23-38, 64:6-7, 65:24 Hosea 2:16-17 Micah 4:5 Psalms 16:4, 54:1-2, 6, 66:5-17, 80:17-19, 86:1-7, 91:14-16, 99:5-9, 118:5-6

New Testament – Luke 9:49-50, 10:17 Acts 4:6-10, 17-20, 16:16-18, 19:1-5, 23-41

Call on His Name (5)

Old Testament – Exodus 20:7, 22:22-24 Isaiah 12:4-6, 26:8, 13 Lamentations 3:54-58 Jeremiah 10:6-7 Psalms 44:5-8, 20-21, 53:4-6, 72:17-19, 105:1-3, 116:1-6, 13-17, 124:6-8

New Testament – John 14:13-14, 15:16, 16:23-24 James 2:7, 1 John 3:22

Vengeance

Vengeance (1)

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and He shall save thee. (Proverbs 20:22)

Vengeance (2)

God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, and reserveth wrath for His enemies. (Nahum 1:2)

Vengeance (3)

"...when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who will be punished with everlasting destruction ... (2 Thessalonians 1:6-9)

Discussion Questions

What instructions are given in Romans 12:17-21?

Discuss Colossians 3:25.

Discuss Hebrews 2:1-3

What observations are made in Job 34:21-33?

What comments are made by the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 50:6-11?

Fill in the Blanks

Say not thou, I will____ evil; but____ on the Lord, and he shall____ thee.

But I say unto you, That ye_____ not____ : but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right____ , turn to him the other also_____.

Who, when he was_____ , ______not again; when he suffered, he_____ not; but committed himself to him that judgeth_____ .

O Lord God, to whom______ belongeth; shew thyself.

Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with______ , even God with a_____ ; he will come and _____you.

Vengeance

In life, we may encounter various hurtful and painful experiences. These experiences oftentime leave their mark or perhaps a scar on us. They trouble us, vex us, and rob us of the inner peace, joy, and happiness we desire. Feelings of rage, and the urge for retaliation, revenge, and getting even now become fixations with many. All those feelings, all those thoughts, and all those compulsions are released when we turn them over to God. Because God has said, Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord (Romans 12:19).

Vengeance (1)

Old Testament – Genesis 4:15, 24 Deuteronomy 32:35, 41-43, 7:9-10 Leviticus 19:17-18 Joshua 10:24-25 Isaiah 35:3-4, 49:23-26, 50:6-11, 51:20-23 Lamentations 3:57-65 Psalms 11:2-6, 28:4-5, 59:3-11 Proverbs 20:22, 24:19-22 Micah 7:8-10

New Testament – Luke 17:1-2 Matthew 5:39-45 Romans 12:17-21 Hebrews 10:30-31, 2 Thessalonians 1:4-9, 2 Peter 2:9

Vengeance (2)

Old Testament – Exodus 23:20-22, 32:31-34 Obadiah 10-15, 2 Chronicles 6:22-23, 1 Samuel 24:12-13, 26:7-10 Nahum 1:2 Ps 37:12-13, 7:11-16 Esther 7:1-10, 9:22-25, 2 Samuel 16:5-13, 1 Kings 2:8-10, 36-44 Isaiah 1:21-25 Job 4:7-9, 20:11-29, 34:20-33

New Testament – Luke 18:3-8, 2 Timothy 4:14-15 Colossians 3:25

Vengeance (3)

Old Testament – Judges 1:5-7 Habakkuk 2:4-10 Job 13:7-10, 19:22, 28-29, 21:28-31 Psalms 94:1-2, 20-23, 99:8 Jeremiah 5:28-29, 46:10, 50:28-31, 51:56 Isaiah 65:6, 14, 66:6 Hosea 9:7-9, 12:2 Micah 5:15

New Testament – Hebrews 2:1-3, 1 Peter 2:19-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6 Revelation 18:4-6, 6:10

Vengeance (4)

Old Testament – Hosea 7:1-4, 11-16, 8:11-13, 9:9 Ezekiel 25:11, 14, 17, 23:48-49, 17:19-20, 16:43, 62-63 Jeremiah 51:11-12, 35-36, 50:14-15, 20:12, 11:20-23 Psalms 10:14-15, 79:9-12 Proverbs 24:12, 29 Isaiah 59:17-20, 63:3-4

New Testament – Romans 1:21-27, 3:5-6, 13:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Vengeance (5)

Old Testament – Isaiah 10:12-19, 33-34, 13:11, 34:8-10, 47:3-5 Jeremiah 2513-17, 21:14, 16:18, 8:12-14, Amos 1:3-15, 2:1-8, 2 Samuel 3:39, Ezra 9:5-14 Psalms 59:12-17, 140:8-12, 149:6-7 Proverbs 11:21, 31

New Testament – Luke 21:22, 34-36, Jude 1:7, 15-19, Revelation 11:18-20, 19:2

Unless/Except/Lest

Unless/Except/Lest (1)

Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. (Psalm 119:92)

Unless/Except/Lest (2)

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. (Matt 18:2-3)

Unless/Except/Lest (3)

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. (Jn 6:44, 53)

Discussion Question

Discuss Genesis 32:26-30.

Explain Proverbs 30:5-6.

Discuss Amos 3:3.

Discuss James 5:9.

Discuss 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Fill in the Blanks

O Lord, correct me, but with_____ ; not in thine____ , lest thou bring me to_____ .

Now consider this, ye that____ God, ____ I tear you in pieces, and there be____ to____ .

For I say unto you, That _____your____ shall exceed the_____ of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case____ into the____ of____ .

And said, Verily I say unto you, ____ye be_____ , and become as little_____ , ye shall not_____ into the_____ of_____ .

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, _____a man be_____ again, he____ see the_____ of_____ .

Unless/Except/Lest

Unless is a conjunction that establishes conditions and circumstances to be done or to be true. Except is a synonym for unless . It is also used to specify a category or group that is not to be included. Lest is also a synonym for unless , and it could be defined as something done in order to avoid dire circumstances or consequences. There are many passages in the Bible that utilizes or emphasizes these conjunctions.

Unless/Except/Lest (1)

Old Testament – Genesis 3:1-4, 22-23, 19:15-17, 26 Deuteronomy 4:7-9, 8:10-14, 32:15, 27-30 Jeremiah 6:8, 10:24 Psalms 2:11-12, 27:13, 28:1, 38:12-16, 94:17, 119:92, 143:7 Pr 30:5-6, 31:4-5

New Testament – Matthew 7:6, 13:15, 24-29 John 3:2-5, 20-21, 27, 8:23-24, 19:7-11

Unless/Except/Lest (2)

Old Testament – Genesis 14:21-23, 26:7-10 Exodus 20:18-19, 34:12, 15 Judges 7:2 Deuteronomy 20:5-8, 24:14-15 Amos 5:6 Zechariah 7:12 Isaiah 6:10 Jeremiah 1:17 , 4:4 Job 36:18 Psalms 50:22-23, 106:21-23, 125:3, 140:8

New Testament – Luke 13:3-5, 21:34, 22:46 Romans 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 3:5

Unless/Except/Lest (3)

Old Testament – Genesis 31:42 Deuteronomy 29:16-20 Joshua 7:12, 1 Samuel 25:32-34 Daniel 6:5 Amos 3:3 Isaiah 1:9, 28:22 Psalms 127:1 Malachi 4:6

New Testament – Matthew 5:20, 18:2-3, 19:9, 26:42 John 20: 25-29, 15:4, 6:44, 53, 65 Acts 8:30-31 Romans 10:15, 9:29 Hebrews 2:1-3, 3:12-13, 4:1, 12:14-16

Unless/Except/Lest (4)

Old Testament – Exodus 5:3, 23:29, 33, 33:2-3 Numbers 4:20, 22:22-33 Jeremiah 21:12, 51:45-46

New Testament – John 5:14, 12:24 Romans 11:21-25, 1 Corinthians 8:9, 13, 9:12, 27, 10:12, 15:1-2, 2 Corinthians 2:9-11, 4:3-4, 11:2-3 Galatians 2:2, 4:11, 6:1, 12 James 5:9, 12, 2 Peter 3:17

Unless/Except/Lest (5)

Old Testament – Genesis 32:26-29 Leviticus 10:6-9 Exodus 13:17-18 Job 34:29-30, 36:18, 42:8 Proverbs 9:8, 24:17-18, 26:4-5, 30:10 Ecclesiastes 7:21

New Testament – Matthew 25:8-9 John 12:35 Luke 8:12, 14:12-14, 18:3-5, 1 Timothy 3:6-7 Colossians 2:4-8, 3:21 Revelation 16:15

Hand of God

Hand of God (1)

Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:9-10

Hand of God (2)

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of My hands; thy walls are continually before Me. (Isaiah 49:16)

Hand of God (3)

These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest givest them meat in due season. That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Ps 104:27-28, 145:16

Discussion Question

Discuss Psalms 18:35.

How much power or control does man have over the universe?

Explain Luke 1:66.

Explain Jeremiah 1:9-10.

Discuss Ecclesiastes 9:1.

Fill in the Blanks

And the ____ of the ____ was with them: and a great number believed; and turned unto the ____,

It is a ____ thing to fall into the ____ of the ____ ____.

Who knoweth not in all these that the ____ of the ____ hath wrought this?

And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into ____ ____ I commend my spirit.

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty ____ of ____, that He may exalt you in due ____.

Hand of God

"Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great and to give