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Job 1:8

What does being considered mean? I think it means God has such faith in us that he allows us to go through temporary trials, knowing that we won't leave him and that he'll never leave us.

Does being considered require some additional work? In my opinion yes.

How does the world being considered and spiritually being considered differ? Hmmm, need more time to think on this one.

Just wanted to add that as I'm dealing with my issues I often think of Job and how he pressed on. Most people focus on the fact that he got twice what he lost, but I focus on his faith and determination. I'm in the middle of the storm right now, but I know the only way out is God and I know he's keeping me strong and that I will come out.

It's important to remember that Satan is the adversary. He is no friend of mankind. Therefore, when Satan considered Job, , he was observing attentively with a desire to injure Job any way possible. Satan did not believe a man capable of loving the True God, but God knew Job was "blameless" and full of integrity.

Consider="hast thou put thine heart on my servant"

SUNDAY JULY 1, 2012

Bible Study on: 1 John 4

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This is my first time in this thread and I plan on looking at this tonight!

Wait, be positive, keep believing, and all will surely be yours. Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

About to do mines now!!!!

Questions to consider:

1. What are we instructed to do in 1 John 4:7?
Love one another

2. Why are we told to do this? (1 John 4:7)
B/C if you love that shows that you’re a child of God and knows him, plus love comes from God himself.

3. How can a person get God’s love? (1 John 4:7)
To love and to know him? IDK…..

4. * Is God the only source for love?
IDK if he is the ONLY, but I do know that he is the only source I know of. He loved us enough to sacrifice is Son for us.

5. * If a person states that he or she is a Christian, but shows his lack of love through his bitterness and unforgiving spirit, should we affirm that he is a Christian?
Yes b/c the bible says “he is a lair”. They have issues that they need to handle ASAP.

1. How did God show us His love? (1 John 4:9)
He sent his only Son into the world to die for us and that we might live through him.

2. Why did God send His only begotten Son into the world? (1 John 4:9)
Same as #1. It offered a solution to the problems of sin.

3. * What does ‘His only begotten Son’ mean? Why is it stated like this?
B/c all believers are known as sons and daughters of God but Jesus is the ONLY (real) Son.

4. * What are we to understand about agape love from the phrase ‘not that we loved God’?
5. * What are we to understand about agape love from the phrase ‘but that He loved us’?
Not sure about #4 and 5

6. * What does propitiation mean? (1 John 4:10)
IDK

7. * How does sending His Son to be a propitiation show God’s love?
Come on now, IDK anyone that would allow their own child to die to save someone else because of sins when their own child was sinless. That aint nothing but LOVE right there.

1. What are we told to do in 1 John 4:11? What makes Christians able to comply to this command?
Love one another because God so loved us that he let his Son die for us.

2. Can anyone see God? (1 John 4:12) Since Jesus is not around, how are people to get to know God’s love? * What does it mean that God’s love is ‘made perfect’ (NASB) or ‘completed’ (NIV) in us?
No one has seen God, but if you can love other, God lives inside of us. I know how much God loved me based on what Jesus done for me. Jesus is God in the human form and that’s how he showed us God. My bible says “when we love one another, the invisible God reveals himself to us, and his love is made complete.

3. * Why might John bring up the subject of the Holy Spirit in 1 John 4:13?
To show that God lives in us all (Christians). The Holy Spirit is the proof that we belong to Him.

4. What did John behold and bear witness to? (1 John 4:14)
Not really sure….That God sent Jesus to save the world?

5. * Does it really matter that Jesus really came? Isn’t it good enough that this thought inspires us to do good (1 John 4:14)?
Yes it matter that Jesus came. B/c he died for my sins so I should kill my flesh daily and live right b/c no one else but Jesus would have done that.

6. Can other people from different religions know God and His love? (1 John 4:15)
Nope

7. What phrase is stated in 1 John 4:8 and repeated in 4:16? * What does this practically mean to you? Does this mean that God does not judge sin? Why or why not?
God is love, if you love then God lives in you. IDK where the sin part came from cause we are not talking about sin in verse 16. Or am I lost?

8. Does 1 John 4:17 tell us that a person is saved by the way he loves? Please explain.
If you love then you know God, so that means knowing God means you have a connection to him like Jesus does per se. So with the Holy Spirit living in us that means on the day of judgement we will not have nothing to fear bc we are saved from out punishment. When we get to the day of judgment there will be no more sin and then and there we can have a face to face relationship with Christ.

9. Share how John says that fear and love work along with each other. (1 John 4:18)
Love has no fear, and if you do fear something of the future then you need to remind yourself of God love.

10. Why is it important that we love, as John writes in 1 John 4:19, because He first loved us?
Because that shows that God is in YOU. You cant be a Christian hater LOL, not a real one anyways. Many ppl call themselves Christians but are they REALLY?

11. What does 1 John 4:20 say about church factions and splits and the hatred behind them?
How can you love God someone you cant see and not love the ppl right in front of you? This goes back to my #10 answer…..

12. How is 1 John 4:21 like or unlike to 4:7?
Its alike b/c it is basically saying love others b/c that shows that Christ lives in you.

I hope I understood and read this chapter correctly, cant wait to see you ladies answers.

Last Sunday's Bible Study might've been a bit meaty, but thank you for going through it, ZebraPrintLover :

My responses in bold purple ...

Questions to consider:

1. What are we instructed to do in 1 John 4:7?
Love one another

2. Why are we told to do this? (1 John 4:7)
B/C if you love that shows that you’re a child of God and knows him, plus love comes from God himself.

3. How can a person get God’s love? (1 John 4:7)
To love and to know him? IDK…..
And to love others.

4. * Is God the only source for love?
IDK if he is the ONLY, but I do know that he is the only source I know of. He loved us enough to sacrifice is Son for us.
Yes, He is. All genuine love comes through Him.

5. * If a person states that he or she is a Christian, but shows his lack of love through his bitterness and unforgiving spirit, should we affirm that he is a Christian?
Yes b/c the bible says “he is a lair”. They have issues that they need to handle ASAP.

1. How did God show us His love? (1 John 4:9)
He sent his only Son into the world to die for us and that we might live through him.

2. Why did God send His only begotten Son into the world? (1 John 4:9)
Same as #1. It offered a solution to the problems of sin.

3. * What does ‘His only begotten Son’ mean? Why is it stated like this?
B/c all believers are known as sons and daughters of God but Jesus is the ONLY (real) Son.

4. * What are we to understand about agape love from the phrase ‘not that we loved God’?
That God loved us enough to sacrifice His son ... despite whether we loved Him in return. That God's love is not based on whether we love Him. He loves us in spite of us. That is some deep love right there.

5. * What are we to understand about agape love from the phrase ‘but that He loved us’?
Not sure about #4 and 5
That the sacrifice of Jesus was based on God's love for us ONLY. Not on whether we loved Him.

6. * What does propitiation mean? (1 John 4:10)
IDK
atonement.

7. * How does sending His Son to be a propitiation show God’s love?
Come on now, IDK anyone that would allow their own child to die to save someone else because of sins when their own child was sinless. That aint nothing but LOVE right there.

1. What are we told to do in 1 John 4:11? What makes Christians able to comply to this command?
Love one another because God so loved us that he let his Son die for us.

2. Can anyone see God? (1 John 4:12) Since Jesus is not around, how are people to get to know God’s love? * What does it mean that God’s love is ‘made perfect’ (NASB) or ‘completed’ (NIV) in us?
No one has seen God, but if you can love other, God lives inside of us. I know how much God loved me based on what Jesus done for me. Jesus is God in the human form and that’s how he showed us God. My bible says “when we love one another, the invisible God reveals himself to us, and his love is made complete.

3. * Why might John bring up the subject of the Holy Spirit in 1 John 4:13?
To show that God lives in us all (Christians). The Holy Spirit is the proof that we belong to Him.

4. What did John behold and bear witness to? (1 John 4:14)
Not really sure….That God sent Jesus to save the world? Yes.

5. * Does it really matter that Jesus really came? Isn’t it good enough that this thought inspires us to do good (1 John 4:14)?
Yes it matter that Jesus came. B/c he died for my sins so I should kill my flesh daily and live right b/c no one else but Jesus would have done that.

6. Can other people from different religions know God and His love? (1 John 4:15)
Nope

7. What phrase is stated in 1 John 4:8 and repeated in 4:16? * What does this practically mean to you? Does this mean that God does not judge sin? Why or why not?
God is love, if you love then God lives in you. IDK where the sin part came from cause we are not talking about sin in verse 16. Or am I lost?

8. Does 1 John 4:17 tell us that a person is saved by the way he loves? Please explain.
If you love then you know God, so that means knowing God means you have a connection to him like Jesus does per se. So with the Holy Spirit living in us that means on the day of judgement we will not have nothing to fear bc we are saved from out punishment. When we get to the day of judgment there will be no more sin and then and there we can have a face to face relationship with Christ.

9. Share how John says that fear and love work along with each other. (1 John 4:18)
Love has no fear, and if you do fear something of the future then you need to remind yourself of God love.

10. Why is it important that we love, as John writes in 1 John 4:19, because He first loved us?
Because that shows that God is in YOU. You cant be a Christian hater LOL, not a real one anyways. Many ppl call themselves Christians but are they REALLY?

11. What does 1 John 4:20 say about church factions and splits and the hatred behind them?
How can you love God someone you cant see and not love the ppl right in front of you? This goes back to my #10 answer…..

12. How is 1 John 4:21 like or unlike to 4:7?
Its alike b/c it is basically saying love others b/c that shows that Christ lives in you.

I hope I understood and read this chapter correctly, cant wait to see you ladies answers. Sounds like you did to me.

SUNDAY JULY 8, 2012

Bible Study on: Genesis 24

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1. How did Abraham know to choose a wife for his son (Verse 4)? Though God did not specifically command that he do this, was this a decision he built on his own accord? (Hint - Genesis 23:17-18)
B/C back in the days that’s what the parents did, picked a wife from w/in the family for the child to marry. So since he was an old man at this time he had to do it before he died and Isaac would marry a heffer from the hood LOL.
Don’t really understand the second half of the question in relations to Genesis 23:17-18....He bought land and buried Sarah there and that land was basically going to be a cemetery.
So imma try to see about this….Basically at this time Sarah is dead already, so since Abe knows he is old and almost to the point of dying he wants to make sure he did his part in finding Isaac’s wife before he died since that leaves no one else to do it.

2. Why did Abraham not want a Canaanite wife for his son (Verse 3)? (Hint - think about the Canaanite practices. Also think back to Genesis 23:17-18)
I need help on this one, bc I know nothing about them Canaanite women and their practices besides that they were not Christians.

3. Why did Abraham want the future wife to be brought to his son as opposed to his son going back to live amongst the land of his future wife (Verse 5)? (Hint - Genesis 24:6-8)
B/C he wanted Isaac to stay in Canaan (God Abe this land and his descendants).
God told Abe that the land was for his descendants and that’s why Abe didn’t want Isaac to leave from there.

4. What can we learn from Abraham about drafting plans from God's promises? (Think back to Questions 1, 2, and 3. Think about how Abraham used God's promises to draw conclusions about what he should and should not do.)
Obey God and be obedient. Since God gave him that land he wanted to keep his family there, he will have the wife bought to his son. But because of the practices way back when he wanted to make sure Isaac married w/in the family bc it avoided letting non- Christians into the family.

5. In Verses 12-14, Abraham's servant asked for a sign. Was this sign unusual? What would the sign have indicated about the woman's character?
Yes it was unusual bc he wanted the girl to offer water to the camels also which was not allowed, but it would be a guaranteed sign to the servant that it was the girl for Isaac.
It shows that the girl had a heart to service others.

6. Given Question 5, what can we learn from the servant when it comes to praying for a sign? (Hint - If I want the Lord to show me a sign that Mr. Man is my future husband, would it be better for me to pray for a sign in the form of gold falling from the sky ... OR in the form of Mr. Man approaching me for godly courtship?)
Pray for the sign before the adventures and only ask for things that are pleasing to Gods eyes, none of that wordly crap.

7. What did the servant do immediately after God answered his prayer (Verses 26-27)? What can we learn from him once God answers our prayers - big or small?
Praise and thank God for what he had done.

8. Think about the plans and decisions you are currently making for your life. Are they built on promises God has given you? Think about how you can be more like Abraham in this respect.
Something for me to think about.....

I enjoyed this Bible Study as well as the sermon that was given at church today. I have some indepth reading to do thanks loolalooh

SUNDAY JULY 15, 2012

Bible Study on: Hebrews 5:11-Hebrews 6

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1. What is meant by "milk" and "solid food" in Hebrews 5:13-14?-Milk being soft light things of God. I think back when one first finds God he woes us and stuff happens so easy with our little prayers. As we grow and mature things do go as smoothly anymore and things of solid doctrine come forth and things called waiting,fasting and praying come hard.

2. What is the difference between a Christian who needs "milk" versus a Christian who can handle "solid food"? Sorta answered that with question 1. Milk for a christian is soft light stuff that God is peace and love and gum drops and lollipops. Solid is purification,obedience, sanctification,etc.

3. What are some of the basic/elementary teachings of Christ (Hint - Hebrews 6:1-2)?
Repentance being one and being clean.

4. What defines a "mature" Christian as gathered from Hebrews 6:1-3? Do you want to be a "mature" Christian? Someone who isn't stumbling on basic doctrine. I desire to be mature and unwavering in my faith. This takes time and sacrifice.


5. Some use Hebrews 6:4-6 to describe what happens when one "falls away" or when one's "heart hardens". What is Hebrews 6:4-6 saying about such a person? What warning is it giving?
Well this is sorta weird to answer however the warning I would get is not to become hardened as it's almost impossible turn back.

6. What is the meaning behind the metaphor in Hebrews 6:7-8?
The land doesn't bear fruit that is useful and therefore it's thrown away and burnt.

7. Is God "unjust" (Hint - Hebrews 6:10)?

Nope

8. How does a Christian refrain from becoming "spiritually dull/indifferent" (NLT) or "lazy" (NIV) or "sluggish" (NKJV) (referring to Hebrews 6:12)? (Hint - Hebrews 6:11).

We as christian's must always keep our zeal,stay on guard and always remain in the word daily. Like we can't get comfy in our lives. We can't get so out of touch and become so routine in our daily lives. When this happens any slight bumps in the road will do damage.

9. What is one of God's promises to us (Hebrews 6:16-20)?
God promises will be fulfilled simple bc God can't lie and why does he have to lie.

SUNDAY JULY 29, 2012

Bible Study on: 1 Corinthians 7

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loolalooh said:

SUNDAY JULY 29, 2012​

Bible Study on: 1 Corinthians 7 ​

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Questions to consider:


1. Why does Paul encourage celibacy (Verse 1)?


2. Why does Paul suggest marriage as an alternative to sexual immorality (Verse 2)? Hint in Verse 9.


3. If "one can control oneself", why does Paul think it is better to remain single (Verse 8)? Hint in Verses 32 and 34.


4. What did the Lord reveal to Paul about divorce (Verse 10-11)? What is the exception according to Paul (Verse 15)?


5. In an unequally yoked marriage, how does the Christian/believing partner bring "holiness" or "sanctification" into the union (Verse 12-14, Verse 16)?


6. Is Paul encouraging unequally yoked marriages?


7. What is the meaning of Verse 22?


8. What does Paul mean by "problems" or "trouble(s)" in Verse 28? Hint in Verses 32-35.


9. Explain Verse 38. Hint in Verses 36-37 as well as in Verse 7.


10. Does Paul look down upon those who marry? Hints are throughout the chapter including in Verses 6-7? ​

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SUNDAY AUGUST 12, 2012

Bible Study on: Ruth 1-2

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1. Was Orpah wrong to leave Naomi (Ruth 1)?

I don’t think it was wrong for Orpah to leave Naomi. I believe it was part of God’s plan.

2. Why did Ruth stay with Naomi (Ruth 1)?

I believe it was God’s divine plan for Ruth to stay with Naomi. Ruth had a bond (soul-tie) with her mother-in-law that was driven by God. I believe that God places strong desires in our heart to fulfill His purpose.

In the natural, it did not make sense for Ruth to leave her country, family, and go to an unknown place and believe in a God that she barely knew. In addition, Naomi did not promise or insinuate that their lives would be better in Bethlehem. Yet, Ruth still insisted on going.

3. Why did Naomi change her name to Mara (Ruth 1)? What does "Naomi" mean? What does "Mara" mean?

Naomi means ‘sweet’ and Mara means ‘bitter’.

Naomi changed her name because she was bitter.

4. Had Naomi lost faith in the Lord (Ruth 1)?

Yes, Naomi lost her faith in the Lord. Naomi was angry with God because of her lost, pain, and suffering. Naomi felt abandoned, rejected; as if she was being punished by God.

She couldn’t see or understand at that time that God allows suffering for a purpose.


5. What was the first thing Boaz noticed about Ruth (Ruth 2:5-12, particularly verses 11-12)? Unfortunately, how does this differ from the world in which we live today? What do worldly men notice about us first (Hint: the "physical")?


Boaz noticed that Ruth was a devoted hard-worker which led him to inquire more about her. Boaz found out that Ruth left her family and country to take care of her mother-in-law which he strongly admired.

Ruth physical appearance is not described in the bible but she could have had a nice feminine grace about her.

I believe worldly and Christian men pay attention to the external, outer appearance first. However, I think most men that want a committed relationship, marriage would seek more than the physical aspects of a woman.

6. Describe Ruth's character. How is she an example of a "godly" woman?


Ruth is kind, patient, compassionate, and loyal.

7. Why do you think Boaz did what he did in Ruth 2:15-16?

Boaz showed kindness to Ruth because he admired how she loved and cared for her mother-in-law in hardship.

Ironically, Boaz prayed that God would bless Ruth for her compassion and commitment toward Naomi, and God uses Boaz as the source to bless both women.


8. What did Naomi mean by "He is showing his kindness ... to your dead husband(NLT)", "He has not stopped showing his kindness ... the dead.(NIV)," "Blessed be he of the Lord, who has not forsaken His kindness to ... the dead! (NKJV)" (Ruth 2:20)?

Naomi is referring to Jehovah – God. She now realizes that God hasn’t forsaken her but showing His kindness and faithfulness.

SUNDAY AUGUST 19, 2012

Bible Study on: Matthew 13

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1. Why did Jesus use parables (Matthew 13:10-15)?-From what I was able to gather it's not for everyone to understand. Only certain folks are pivy to God's meaning in the parables.
2. Interpret the parable Jesus told in Matthew 13:3-9. What does the "seed" represent? What does each "soil" represent? Which "seed" was the most fruitful and why? (Hint: Matthew 13:18-23) To my understanding this parable meaning is that through out the journey some people-seed will fall in various areas. Some will fall and not have roots-foundation,some will fall in toxic areas-thorns and others will fall in good ground that they can grow and multiple.

3. Which "seed" are you? Which "seed" do you want to be? I think I'm the first seed that has no roots due to many reasons. We all would like to be the later seed.
4. Interpret Matthew 13:28-30. Interpret why the servants/workers were told to leave the weeds among the wheat.
In this parable I gather as we are in the mix of the world there will weeds-things that can basically leech off you and kill you. The master wanted the workers to let things brew first then at harvest pick the things that destroy from things that have life and substance.
5. Interpret the parables in Matthew 13:31-32 and Matthew 13:33. In this parable something so small as a muster seed-sometimes that can mirror our faith can grow so strong with God's faithful pruning and care that it will will grow large and prosperous.

6. Interpret the parables in Matthew 13:44 and Matthew 13:45-46. In this one heaven is something that is cherished so much that one will sell all they have and release all they have in order to be free enough to have it. Something we should do as christians in a world that is so binding.

7. Interpret Matthew 13:52. Unsure

8. Which of these parables is your favorite and why? Muster seed one simple because of my background.

9. Why did the people of Nazareth refuse to believe in Jesus (Matthew 13:53-57)? Because Jesus wasn't some decorated scholar that went to Harvard or some ivy league school and he didn't come from the right family and such they disregarded his worth and his teachings.

10. Why did Jesus do few miracles in Nazareth (Matthew 13:58)? Unbelief.


I must say this was hard and I wasn't going to do it because I'm not a bible thumper scholar but I'm glad I did it restores me mentally.

Bible Study on: Matthew 13

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Questions to consider:

1. Why did Jesus use parables (Matthew 13:10-15)?

They fulfill prophecy and I think they also "weed out" those whose hearts are hardened,

2. Interpret the parable Jesus told in Matthew 13:3-9. What does the "seed" represent? What does each "soil" represent? Which "seed" was the most fruitful and why? (Hint: Matthew 13:18-23)

The seed represents the Gospel and each soil represents how a persons heart responds to it, whether they accept it and let it sink down into their hearts or they let it be choked out. The seed that fell on "good soil" Was the most fruitful and that's the one I want to be.

3. Which "seed" are you? Which "seed" do you want to be?

I have moments where I identify with the one that fell among the thorns (or as I interpret them the trials of life), but I do think I'm the one that fell among the good soil and in the end I still want to be there,

4. Interpret Matthew 13:28-30. Interpret why the servants/workers were told to leave the weeds among the wheat.

Because trying to pull out the weeds would hinder the wheat. And also maybe the owner didn't trust the servants to be able to sort it like him.

5. Interpret the parables in Matthew 13:31-32 and Matthew 13:33.

Mustard Seed: I think the Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed because it appears small and humble, but produces a great tree. The Gospel is simple - almost too simple for some to accept, but really it's the greatest of all things.
Yeast: I think this one has a similar connotation as the previous parable; the Kingdom of Heaven (or the Gospel?) is just one thing, but it covers everything. Christ's wok on the cross was one act that took care of everything,

6. Interpret the parables in Matthew 13:44 and Matthew 13:45-46.

The Kingdom of Heaven is more precious than anything one could own.

7. Interpret Matthew 13:52.

The teachers of religious law who accept the Gospel don't lose the treasure they found in old scripture, but they add to it. The Old Testament and New Testament are both gems of truth,

8. Which of these parables is your favorite and why?

I like the last one (Matthew 13:52)) and Matthew 13:3-9 because it's like a heart check. It reminds me to make sure I'm letting Jesus and His truths permeate my heart and keep "running the race" so I'm not to be a seed that's choked out.

9. Why did the people of Nazareth refuse to believe in Jesus (Matthew 13:53-57)?

Because they knew his "humble origin" and saw nothing special about it.

10. Why did Jesus do few miracles in Nazareth (Matthew 13:58)?

Because they would not believe Him. They had hard hearts.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Bible Study on: 1 Peter 4

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I'm not gonna give my answers yet, but I want you to know that this Chapter here is right on time. I'm going through a lil of everything mentioned. I know this is meant to be a word for me and I look forward to the responses.

1. What does living for God consist of? (Hint: 1 Peter 4:1-11)

I think it means living as Christ like as possible. Perfection is impossible, but we can avoid knowingly walking in sin.

2. What is meant by "whoever suffers in the body is done with sin (NIV)" OR "for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin (NKJV)" OR "For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin (NLT)"? (Referencing 1 Peter 4:1)

I believe it means if you are a Christian and have walked in sin, you realize the pain that accompanies it and will refuse to continue in it.

3. What are we do with our spiritual gifts (Hint: 1 Peter 4:10-11)? Are you using your spiritual gift?

We are to use our gift/talent to minister to each. I don't know what my gift is (yet) but I gonna be in prayer to find out.

4. Interpret Verse 12. Do you sometimes think it "strange," or are "surprised," when a "fiery" trial hits?

Its saying don't be surprised or question why when you face trials. We, as Christians should expect them.

5. Interpret Verse 13. Why should we be "glad" or "rejoice"?

Christ was tested and aren't we trying to be Christ like? I take it that we are tested it is to make us more like Him or that we are on the right track and Satan is busy trying to throw troubles in our path.

6. Interpret Verse 15 in the context of the rest of 1 Peter 4. How is the suffering mentioned in that verse different from the suffering mentioned in the rest of the chapter?

The suffering in verse 15 is for actions that we have done. When we sin or commit crimes we are punished and suffer deservedly. When suffering for the cause of Christ we don't deserve it.


7. Interpret Verses 17-18.

Christians will be judged first in the last days. We were supposed to be the examples to the "world" during our time on Earth. If we were poor representatives, we will be judged accordingly.
Those outside the will of God and living in sin will not be saved whether they be unbelievers or false "Christians".

1. What does living for God consist of? (Hint: 1 Peter 4:1-11) Avoiding sin, living in love (1 Peter 4:8), and giving yourself to God's will.

2. What is meant by "whoever suffers in the body is done with sin (NIV)" OR "for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin (NKJV)" OR "For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin (NLT)"? (Referencing 1 Peter 4:1)

I'm not sure, but I think it's saying that those who live for Christ so much that they withstand physical suffering do not live the same as the rest of the world. Also alluding to "dying to the flesh" and suffering as a result.

3. What are we do with our spiritual gifts (Hint: 1 Peter 4:10-11)? Are you using your spiritual gift?

We're supposed to use our gifts to serve others. I'm not even sure what gifts I have.

4. Interpret Verse 12. Do you sometimes think it "strange," or are "surprised," when a "fiery" trial hits?

We're not supposed to be surprised, but I used to be until I had enough of them to make me "used" to them.

5. Interpret Verse 13. Why should we be "glad" or "rejoice"?

We should see our sufferings as something we share with Christ and we should rejoice because suffering will make it that much sweeter when his glory is revealed,

6. Interpret Verse 15 in the context of the rest of 1 Peter 4. How is the suffering mentioned in that verse different from the suffering mentioned in the rest of the chapter?

The kind of suffering is suffering in verse 15 is because of sin, like you're being punished. While the suffering described in the rest of the chapter is actually suffering for Christ, for a cause, and it is not because of sin, but it's a test of our faith. This kind of suffering isn't shameful. Although ironically when Christ was crucified they tried to shame him and put him up there with thieves, but Christ did not suffer as a murderer, thief, criminal, etc. he suffered for God's glory even though those in the world were blind and didn't see it that way. This is the same way we suffer, what we're going through may even outwardly look shameful, but in the end it's not, we're suffering in the same Spirit that Christ suffered. Hallelujah.

7. Interpret Verses 17-18

Not sure, but I think it's saying we shouldn't be arrogant, we will be judge according to our walk too, although if we who are already securely saved are judged then how awful will it be for the wicked? So we should gladly suffer the trials we encounter as Christians because we should just be happy to bear the name of Christ. Also keeping this judgement in mind we must commit to God and do right, not play around with sin.

Hey DaiseeDay, MrsIQ, and others:

Here is a test to Determine YOUR Spiritual Gift

I found out mine a while ago from two different tests (one at church and one with this link). Both tests gave me similar results; my top three gifts are giving, poverty, and faith. The next two are prophecy and discernment, but the top three are where I am more gifted.

God Bless!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Bible Study on: Deuteronomy 8

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