basic spiritual exercises
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Basic SpiritualExercises
Bible Lesson Seriesby J D Terpstra
Exercises
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Exercises
1: What the Bible Says About It
The Word in the heart -
The Word in the home -
Three Principles:
This Exercise means days multiplied –
This Exercise is to be diligently maintained –
This Exercise effects distinguished might –
Memorise
Meditate
Mention
Results: Success in life’s challenges
BASIC SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Message Outline series
Lesson One: Bible Memorisation and Meditation
Deuteronomy 11:18-23
V. 18
Vs. 19, 20
V. 21
V. 22
V. 23
Joshua 1:8
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Dwell in you
Taught through you
Sung from you
2: Why Do It
To continue to be grounded in the Word -
To continue to be growing in the Word -
To be able to preach, witness and speak the Word to others
- is a quote from the Old Testament
New Testament writers often quoted passages from The Old Testament to an audience who
were familiar with the scriptures.
Psalm 119:11 To gain advantage over vice
Psalm 119:47, 48 To gain greater love for the Word
Psalm 119:130 To gain an understanding mind
Colossians 3:16
2 Timothy 3:14 – 17
Vs. 14, 15
Vs. 16, 17
1 Peter 3: 14, 15
V. 14
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1: Introduction
The Time -
The Place – Quiet place without distraction
The Company – Preferably alone
2: The Content of the Quiet Time Session
Bless the Lord for His blessings
Bless the Lord for His greatness
Lesson Two: How To Have a Quiet Time
Psalm 5: 1 - 3 & Psalm 55:17
Psalm 103:1, 2 –
Psalm 104:1 –
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Find the Lord in times of stress
Ask to be enlightened as one reads the Bible
Receive victory over vice
Find direction and guidance
Wait upon God
Psalm 118:5, 6 –
Psalm 119:18, 162 –
Psalm 119:101, 104, 115, 133, 163 –
Psalm 119:105 –
Psalm 123:1, 2 –
3: Results from the Quiet Time
Peace and Healing
Satisfaction and Revival
God’s plan worked out in one’s life
Concern for others
Psalm 119:165 & 147:3 –
Psalm 107:9 & 119:107 –
Psalm 138:8 –
Psalm 119:136 –
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Exercises
1: Preparing to Enter the House to Worship
– With gladness and fellowship/companionship
& 89: 7 – With reverential worship
– With fellowship and unity
– With praise and singing
– With a desire to be there
2: Activity within the House of God
– Sing praise with sweet meditation
Give thanks
Pray
Testimony
Sing
Lesson Three: How To Come into God’s House
Psalm 122:1
Psalm 5:7
Psalm 122:1
Psalm 122:1
Psalm 122:1
Psalm 104:33, 34
Psalm 105:1, 2
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Obedient response to God’s Word –
Regular attendance and participation – esp.
Miracles and Charity –
Gladness, singleness of heart, praise and favour–
Acts 2:41 – 47
V. 41 cf. Acts 17:11
Vs. 42, 46
Vs. 43 - 45
Vs. 46, 47
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1: Supporting Your Church
A: Tithing is an Established Biblical Principle
Hebrews 7:1, 2 & Genesis 28:22 & Leviticus 27:30 – 34 & Matthew 23:23
B: Tithing is Expected to be Performed
Malachi 3:8 – 11
Withholding is akin to robbing God – Vs. 8, 9
First fruits to be brought – V. 10
Faithfulness means blessing –
2: Supporting Your Colleagues
– Supporting those in the ministry
Lesson Four: Christian Giving
Vs. 10, 11
Galatians 6:6
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– supporting those who preach the gospel
Churches need to focus –
Giving produces fruit –
Paul was full –
God is faithful –
3: Supporting Your Comrades
– the collection for the persecuted and impoverished saints in
Jerusalem
Willing of themselves -
Gave their own selves –
For your sakes –
1 Corinthians 9:7 – 14
Philippians 4:15 – 19
Vs. 15, 16
V. 17
V. 18
V. 19
1 Corinthians 16:1 – 3
2 Corinthians 8:1 – 9 & 9:12
Vs. 1 – 4
Vs. 5 - 8
Vs. 9 & 9:12
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1: Fasting Accompanied by Confession
Daniel set his face –
Daniel made his confession –
Daniel made his apology –
The preaching –
The preparation -
The pouring –
call to repentance
2: Fasting Activated by Calamities
2 Samuel 1:11, 12 & 12:16 – death and danger
Lesson Five: Christian Fasting
Daniel 9:3 – 6
V. 3
V. 4
Vs. 5, 6
1 Samuel 7:3 – 6
V. 3
V. 4
Vs. 5. 6
Joel 2:12 –
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– ruin and destruction
3: Fasting Advanced by Challenges
preparation for ministry
commissioning for ministry
4: Fasting Annulled by Contradiction
Pleasures and labours –
Strife and debate –
Sackcloth and ashes –
The correct fasting mode –
Focus on the outside
Focus on the inside
Nehemiah 1:3, 4
Matthew 4:1, 2 –
Acts 13:1 – 4 –
Isaiah 58:3 – 7
V. 3
V. 4
V. 5
Vs. 6, 7
Matthew 6:16 – 18
– V. 16
– Vs. 17, 18
BASIC SPIRITUAL
EXERCISES
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