AFD OCTOBER 2014 THEME
Shalom & Kingdom greetings! Welcome to the month OCTOBER 2014 in the precious name of our Lord and Savior-King, Jesus Christ. I pray that His light of grace, peace, love and mercy might be with you; and He might give you the leverage and synergy you need for this month, that is, by bringing all things under your feet and control; and effortlessly and without stress make you be what you are born to be. Also, that you might lay hold to your redemptive rights, privileges and position in Christ Jesus that enables you to accomplished your divine given plans, purposes and pursuits.
I welcome all visitors and existing browsers into this AFD OCTOBER 2014 EDITION, which is Entitled: HIS LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS! “The Path To Lighten Up Ones Dark Place In Life & To live Godly”.
Further Scriptural Reading To This Theme:
I do know that a man’s ignorance is his own mountain and the knowledge of the truth will set him free. Hence I am leaving you with the undermentioned scriptures to read, to give you a line of food for thought as a way to indicate how the theme of the month will be approach. I therefore commend you to take time to ponder and meditate on them in prayers (Acts 20:32).
“Then spoke Jesus . . . I am the light . . . he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path . . . The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” (Psalms 119:105, 130).
“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” (1 John 5:7).
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” (John 1:1-5).
“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.” (Proverbs 4:18-22).
“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:19-21).
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” (Malachi 4:2)
“And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.“ (Luke 9:29-36)
“For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. 29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.” (Psalms 18:28-29).
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.“ (Isaiah 60:1-3).
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.“ (Matthew 5:14-16)
“At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.“ (Acts 26:13).
However, this month theme will be expanded in course of the SERVICES & TIMES in all meetings through the year in “Scripture Pasture” Study and “Pastoral Messages & Ministrations”.
I gladly welcome you, your friends and family to be with us in Fellowship and Worship. I promise you that you can never be the same again as you ponder over the truth of these unadulterated, inspiring, revealing and empowering living word of God. I pray that God revitalize and rejuvenates you and all that is about you, so that you may become the very best of which God has created you to be in your daily journey of Destiny Molding, Life Transformation, Dignity Restoration and Kingdom Faith Establishment, Community Social Cohesion, Enrichment & Development, Success Empowerment & Fulfilling, Grace Impartation and more, while awaiting the Lord’s Return.
Until then, have an amazing, majestic and awesome Month to HIS LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS! “The Path To Lighten Up Ones Dark Place In Life & To live Godly”.
In His World For His Glory,
Revd Chukie MORSI Snr.
AFD OCTOBER 2014 EDITION
Shalom & Kingdom greetings! Welcome to the month OCTOBER 2014 in the precious name of our Lord and Savior-King, Jesus Christ. I pray that His light of grace, peace, love and mercy might be with you; and He might give you the leverage and synergy you need for this month, that is, by bringing all things under your feet and control; and effortlessly and without stress make you be what you are born to be. Also, that you might lay hold to your redemptive rights, privileges and position in Christ Jesus that enables you to accomplished your divine given plans, purposes and pursuits.
I welcome all visitors and existing browsers into this AFD OCTOBER 2014 EDITION, which is Entitled: HIS LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS! “The Path To Lighten Up Ones Dark Place In Life & To live Godly”.
“Then spoke Jesus . . . I am the light . . . he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).
*If life and things has become dark in your walk in Christ, you need to examine your walk or how you’ve being walking in Him. His promise can’t falter, for when you follow him, you will not walk in dark places. I pray that Christ might dwell richly in you, such that, He being the light might outshine all your darkness and dark endeavours; that your path might keep shining and shining until the dawn of your day. (Proverbs 4:18).
*In that darkness destroys vision, steals hope and kills faith in ones life endeavours, I pray that Christ light will shine in and through every dark places that has become mountain, valley, rough and crooked in your life, and you will be enlightened to succeed, excel, win and overcome triumphantly. I pray that the light of the Word might dwell richly in you that all forms of dark places and darkness might not be able to ‘Kata-lambano’, that is to break down or put under, the glorious light of Christ in your life and endeavour. (John 1:1-5).
*I pray that you have a great & awesome month of October with Christ light, to deal with all forms of darkness that confronts you.
The WORD – The Lamp and Light For Our Dark Place! The WORD is both for the immediate and the future:
*The Lamp to illuminate your position, the immediate, the present, your surrounding and more from the pot holes of the dark place and darkness. *The Light to visualize, to vision, to see beyond the present, to see ahead of time, to perceive and more beyond the illumination of the lamp in dispelling every dark place and darkness about your Plans, Purposes and Pursuits.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path . . . The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” (Psalms 119:105, 130).
“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” (1 John 5:7).
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” (John 1:1-5).
“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18).
An assured prophecy being prophesy over one is the one that shines light into your dark place. Otherwise, I fear for you, if you fall for the alternative I don’t know what might become of you at the end of the dawn day.
“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:19-21).
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Brightening Your Life
Brightening Your Life With God’s Goodness!
The good Lord intend to crown our year and flourish our life with His goodness, and to cause our paths to drop with His Abundance. This He will do as we allow Him to brighten our life with His life. More of this will be expanded in course of the pastoral ministry in Church services by our dear pastor, Revd Chukie MORSI. There is a study outline themed “Daily Transformation” on the Scripture Search Study category to assist you also.
However the following scriptures may be a guide for you. Blessed reading and understanding:
Psalm 65:11-13 “11 You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance. 12 They drop on the pastures of the wilderness, And the little hills rejoice on every side. 13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; The valleys also are covered with grain; They shout for joy, they also sing.”
Psalm 16:11 “11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Ezekiel 47:12 “12 Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.”
Proverbs 4: 18 “18 But the path of the just is like the shining sun (light), That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.”
John 8: 12 “12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
John 1: 1 – 5, 9 “1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend (overcome) it. 9 That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.”
Proverbs 4:20-22 “20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.”
Malachi 4:2 “2 But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; And you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves.”
Psalm 84:11 “11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.“
Acts 26:13 “13 at midday, O king, along the road I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with me.“
Luke 9:28-29 “28 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening.”
Romans 12:1-2 “1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 “18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
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Doer of The WORD
TOPIC: DOER OF THE WORD
BIBLE TEXT: James 1:22-25; Psalm 19:7-14; 119:9-16; Luke 4:1-13.
INTRODUCTION: The need to be a doer of all what we have been exposed to as in the Bible teachings cannot be over-emphasized, for the Bible says, if we know and do these things, then are we blessed (Jam. 1:25). Faith without work is dead, to be a hearer and not a doer, will leave a Christians – powerless and without purposefulness in life; and God demand above even other thing that we show forth His praises by doing what He commands us, hereby do we show our love for Him and how great a reward awaits us. (Psalm 19:11; John 14:15).
DISCUSSION:
A. The Nature of God’s Word:
- The Word of God is a light to our path, without which we are bound to stumble along life’s road – Psalm 119:105; 130.
- They are spirit and life to the believer. (John 6:63; Psalm 107:20)
- They are immutable (unchangeable) and settled for ever – Hebrews 6:18; Psalm 119:89
- It is quick (life giving) and powerful – Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:40, 93.
- It is perfect enough to convert and convince a soul – Psalm 19:7
- It is truth on its own and burden lifter and sanctifies – John 17:17; 1 John 5:3b.
B. The Purpose of The Word:
- To present every believer perfect and approved of God: (Acts 2:22 (Luke 4:1-13); Romans 12:1-2; 2 Tim. 3:14-17; Colossians 1:28; 2 Timothy 2:15.)
- To make us grow into maturity: (1 Peter 2:2; Hebrews 5:13-14.)
- To give us an inheritance; (Acts 20:32.)
- To purge us and cause us to think rightly: ( Philippians 4:8)
- That we might know the truth that sets us free; (John 8:32.)
- To give us life: (Psalm 119:93; John 5:39.)
C. What should be our attitude towards the word:
- We must desire it: (Psalm 119:11, 97, 109, 112; 19:10).
- Esteem it better, more important than our daily food: (Psalm 42:1; Job 23:12; Jeremiah 15:16; Matt. 4:4 Deut. 8:3).
- We need to study and meditate and read it, that it might be apart of us: (1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Tim 2:15; Joshua 1:8; Deuteronomy 11:8-20).
- Above all, we need to put it into practice: (James 1:22-25; Rom. 10:8-13).
D. The results of being a doer of the Word:
- We will have an experiential knowledge of God: (Jeremiah 9:23-24; Hosea 6:3, Romans 10:1-2)
- We will be fruitful: (John 15:5, 7, 10, 16.)
- In obeying the word, we do exploits for God: (Joshua 6:20; Daniel 6:10; 11:32b)
- We are strengthened spiritually and otherwise: (Job. 36:11; James 2:25; Psalm 119:93.)
- We grow unto maturity: (1 Peter 2:2; Hebrews 5:14; 2 Peter 3:18.)
CONCLUSION: God is building and raising a people of power and praise that would move unto perfection (maturity) to show forth his praise and doings. We cannot be entitled to be a part of this end-time vessel (army), if we be only hearers and not doers of His words. His Words are powerful; it works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasures. (Philippians 12-13). Let us therefore, take up the challenge.
MEMORY VERSE: “But be ye DOERS of the WORD, and not HEARERS only, deceiving your own self” James 1:22.
Compiled by Revd Chukie MORSI
Knowing And Feeding On The WORD
TOPIC: KNOWING & FEEDING ON THE WORD OF GOD
TEXT: I John 5:7, 11; John 1:1-5; 17:3; Psalm 119: 1-22; Deut. 17:14-20; Revelation 5:9-10; 1:5-6; 1Peter 2:5, 9.
INTRODUCTION: The BIBLE, Which is the Word, the Will, the Testimony, the Covenant, The Testament of God, has been describe as the “Blessed Information Bringing Life Eternal”. The Christian life is a race, a journey in which there are difficulties, trials, temptations and dangers on the way. The psalmist said, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, which walk in the law of the Lord” (Ps. 119:1). The knowledge of the Word of God helps to keep us from all defilement’s, for it is “the lamp unto our feet and the light unto our path” (Ps. 119:105). It is a mirror and it is the food that gives energy for the race (1 Pet. 1:23). Ignorance of the word leads to starvation, to bondage, fear and careless living. Through the word, we come to know God and obtain our salvation. It is necessary for our daily living, for through it the quality of our life is improved.
This Word study calls us to know, learn and keep the word of God for our blessings, prosperity and success (Rev. 1:3, Joshua 1:8.) Lets arise in our hearts and graze on this scripture for our now, today and tomorrow.
ASPECTS OF THE WORD: The WORD has three parts to it:
- The LOGOS words, which is written word, i.e. the objective will of God – (Matthew. 4:4.)
- The RHEMA word, which is the revelation or living word, (i.e. the subjective will of God that creates – Gen. 1:3.) Sometimes called the prophetic or spoken word. The Spirit Word of God. (John. 6:63)
- The INCARNATE Word, which is the word made flesh – JESUS – (John 1:14.)
In this study however, we shall concentrate on the Logos, the written or objective will of God. However all the three parts are very important in order of operations: LOGOS – RHEMA – INCARNATE WORD.
DISCUSSION (Study Analysis):
A. What says the Scripture about the Word of God:
- Food – 1 Pet. 2:2, Deut. 8:3; Ps. 119:103; Jer. 15:16-
- Light – Ps. 119.105, 130; Prov. 6:23; Ps. 19:8
- Seed for Sowing – Ps. 126:6; Mk. 4:14-20; 2 Cor. 9:10
- Purifier – Ps. 119:9; Jn. 15:3; Jn. 17:17; 1Pt. 1:22
- It is perfect, convert’s soul, sure, right, rejoicing the heart, pure, enlighten the eyes, sweeter than honey, something to be desired more, it warns us, and great reward lies in keeping it. It makes the simple hearted wise (Wisdom) – Ps. 19:7-11.
- Reveals all errors and cleanses all secret faults – Ps. 19:12
- It is an instructor, reproves, etc – Proverbs 6:23; 2 Timothy 3: 16-17.
- Perfect – Ps 19:7, Matthew 5:48; Psalm 37:37, Genesis. 17:1
- Loved by the saints of old – Ps. 119:47, Job 23:12, Jer. 15:16 Psalm 119:72, 82, 97, 140, 163.
- It is eternal and authentic; it can authenticate for itself – Psalms 119:89, Matthew 5:18; 24:35; Isaiah 40:8; 1Peter. 1:25
B. What makes the Written Word Different from other written materials:
- 2Tim. 3:16; Jer. 36:2; 2Pet. 1:21 – (Divinely inspired materials)
- Deut. 4:2; Prov. 30:6; Rev. 22:19; -(It is sacred and not to be altered)
- Psalm 19:7-8 –(Perfect, sure, right and pure)
- Mark 13:31 – Cannot be out-dated – (1Pet. 1:24-25; Isa. 40:6-8,) for it has sustained every generation that looked up to it for life.
- 2Tim. 2:9-10 – God’s word is not bound or limited.
- Jn. 6:63 – It is spirit and life giving
- Psalm 107:20 – Quick to obtain result (i.e. able to deliver)
- Heb. 4:12 Powerful and effective.
C. The tremendous power in the Word of God as revealed in the following Scriptures:
- Jeremiah 5:14 – Devouring flame.
- Jeremiah 23:29 – A crushing hammer/fire
- Ezekiel 37:7 – Life giving force to the dry bones. (Jn. 6:63, Psalm 119:93)
- 1 John 5:3 – A burden and grieve lifter
- Romans 1:16 – A saving power.
- Ephesians 6:17 – A defensive weapon
- Hebrews 4:12 – A probing instrument.
D. Why was the word written for and to us: (Rom. 15:4; 1Cor. 10:11)
- To authenticate the Messiahship and divinity of Christ – John 20:31.
- For our learning, it gives hope to men – Romans 15:4.
- For admonition – 1Corinthians 10:11.
- To give knowledge of eternal life – 1 John 5:13.
- For our righteousness and unto every good works – 1Timothy 3:16-17
- Profitable for teaching – Deut. 4:10, 11:9, 2Chron. 17:9, Neh. 9:13; 1saiah. 2:3; Acts 8:28
- To testify of Christ – Jn. 5:39.
E. In what mood do we study the Word
- As a command – 2Timothy. 2:15; Deuteronomy 17:19; Joshua. 1:8; Isaiah 34:16; John 5:39; Acts 17:11; Romans 15:4)
- With great reverence – (Deuteronomy 4:2, 12:32; Proverbs 30:6, Revelation 22:19; 2Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter. 1:21)
- In love and not fear or grieve or sorrow – (1John 5:3; Psalm 119:47, 82, 97, 140, 163, Job 23:12)
- With a readiness to allow the word in the heart – (Deuteronomy 6:6, 11:18, 30:14, Psalm 119:11; Romans 10:8; Colossians 3:16.)
- Readiness to do the word as written or implied – (James 1:22-25)
F. How we can study the Word
- Doctrinal or topical study
- Book by Book or chapter by chapter
- Character study
- The use of study aids etc.
G. Study aids (Material to study the Word)
- A Holy Bible (Preferably with reference)
- Notebook/Booklet (not sheet or loose piece of paper)
- Concordance, Dictionary, Commentary.
- Biro, highlighter etc.
- Internet Access – WORD search; E-sword; Bible gateway etc.
H. What encouragement do we get in studying the word of God:
- Nobleness – John 5:39; Act 17:10, 11; 2 Timothy. 2:15.
- Success and Blessing – Joshua 1:8; Revelation 1:3 Luke. 11:28.
- Freedom and deliverance – John 8:31 – 32; 15:7; Matthew 7:24.
- It is trustworthy – Matt. 5:18; Luke. 21:33; Isaiah 55:8-13, 1Peter 1:24-25; 1Kings. 8:56; Ps. 93:5, Psalm 111:7; Ezekiel 12:25 Deuteronomy 12:9.
I. Consequences of failure to read and know the word of God
- Be in darkness, searching for the living among the dead – John 20:9; Proverbs 21:16.
- Destruction, despised and rejected by God – Hosea 4:6; Isaiah 5:13-15; 2 Chronicles 36:16; Isaiah 30:9; Jeremiah 6:19; 9:13.
- Hindrance to your prayer – 1 John 3:22.
- A victim due to erring on the scriptures – Matt. 22:29; Matt. 12:3, 19:4.
- Makes one walk in Ignorance – Jn. 20:9; Acts 13:27; 2Cor. 3:15.
CONCLUSION: Many Christians are living a beggarly life today because of their ignorance of the word. They have failed to go into the scriptures to claim and enrich their life with the blessings of God. Another great sin committed by believers today is their inability to believe completely the whole counsel of God as it is in the scriptures. Do not interpret it to suit your selfishness but allow the word of God to speak to you and then only, you will reap God’s blessings in it. For the Bible is a fortress often attacked but never failing. Its wisdom is commanding and its logic convincing. Salvation is its watchword; Eternal life it’s goal; It punctures all pretense. Trust it, love it, obey it and eternal life will be yours.
Food for thought: “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that heareth the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the times is at hand”. –Rev. 1:3 (Jam. 1:22-25, Jos. 1:8, Ps.1:1-3, Deut. 6:4-9; 11:8).
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 119:11 “Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee”
Compiled by Revd Chukie MORSI