TRUST. Preached on 25/09/2011.

In both OT and NT, believers are urged and encouraged to rely upon, have confidence in and commit themselves to the LORD. And why is that? For He alone is trustworthy. - Psal. 37:3, 5-6. Those who trust in Him will always do good and avoid bad ways that may seem to quicken their miracle. If you dwell in the land (because you trust God and are confident that He will come to provide), you will enjoy safe pasture. If you trust Him and commit your way to Him, He will let people see the difference. Psal. 40:4. - There is No need to trust in people who are proud and have no regard for God. Prov. 16:20. - God is faithful in that He warns people who are tempted to put their trust else-where. - Obedience to these warnings brings prosperity. Oh to the stiff necked! Rom. 10:11. - Paul is quoting a reliable authority. He himself is a reliable authority too, and speaks with authority: "Any one who puts his trust in Him will never be put into shame.

PART 2 OF LESSON 1 - THE SPIRIT BEINGS. Taught on 25/09/2011.

We may have many questions about the origin of Spirit beings. Differrent people have attempted to give different answers. God gives us the answers in His Word. The Bible uses many different words to talk about the spirit beings eg: spirits, angels, cherubim, seraphim, host of the LORD, host of heaven, stars, powers, principalities, rulers in high places. - All spirit beings were created by God. Before he created them, none of them were alive. Jhn. 1:3. - The spirits do not have flesh and blood as we do. They can move about wherever they want to, but they are not everywhere at the same time like God is. - Spirits may take the form of visible creatures or human beings. WHY DID GOD CREATE THE SPIRITS? - He created them to love and serve Him. - In the beginning all of the spirits were God's angels (messengers/ servants). They were without sin, have will power, great wisdom, great strength, have ability to do amazing things, are very intelligent. The are so
so many. Rev.5:11. Some angels were given positions of greater authority and responsibility than others, eg Lucifer. Ezek. 28:15. - Lucifer should have thanked, loved , obeyed and served God. But after a time, luciffer became very proud of his beauty, intelligence and position. Isa.14:13,14. Many angels followed Lucifer into rebellion. Lucifer (satan) and those following him incured God's initial punishment. God is the Head of good angels and powers, Satan is the head of bad/evil angels and powers. God is greater than satan and demons.

INNER HEALING. Preached at: THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD - on 18/09/2011.

John 14:27; Rom. 12:1,2. - Inner healing is the healing of the mind, emotions, and painful memories. - It is a process through prayer and self searching whereby you are set free from feelings of resentment, rejection, self-pity, depression, guilt, fear, hatred, inferiority, worthlessness and many other such things. - It is the renewing of your mind, by not copying the behaviour and customs of this world. Inner healing makes you a new person and changes the way you think. Then you are able to learn to know God's will for you. WE NEED INNER HEALING for: 1.pride, 2. Unbelief, 3. Rebellion, 4. Hatred, 5. Bitterness, 6. Anxiety, 7. Lying, 8. Procrastination, 9. Criticism, 10. Inferiority, 11. Evil thoughts etc.3 THINGS WE MUST WANT FOR INNER HEALING. 1. To be set free from bondage. 2. Healing of your memories. 3. To stay whole. HOW TO KEEP YOUR INNER HEALING: 1. Walk in the way of the LORD - keep the Word. 2. Pray. 3. Be in a fellowship. 4. Forgive.

FIRM FOUNDATION. Lesson 1

Taught at: THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD - Lucky Summer Branch. INTRODUCTION, THE BIBLE, GOD. - We will be studying the Bible - the most wonderful Book in the world. - We are going to begin in Genesis,which is where God's record of history begins. In God's Word is the help you need for every day. It tells us what God is like. - The Bible is the Word of God. 2 Tim. 3:16. God spoke the exact messages He wanted written down. How? Through Loud voice, Visions, putting it in their minds etc. 2Pet. 1:20,21. > God used more than 40 men. > Nearly all of them were Jews. > It took 1,600 years for all of it to be written. > It has been passed down to us with great accuracy. - God's mind that was communicated has not changed and will never change. Psal. 119:89. - It is God's personal message to each of us. The most important message we will ever be given. It tells us what God thinks of us, and what He sees as our greatest need. GOD. Who is God? How can we
know Him? Why study about Him? Ans. Because He wants us us to know Him. Knowing God is the most important thing. > God has neither beginning nor end. He is independent of everything and everyone. He didn't / does not need the Earth, stars, Sun, moon, air etc He never gets tired, thirsty or hungry; He knows everything. Psal. 147:5. - God is Spirit - Jhn 4:24. He has Mind, personality and will. He is everywhere every time. As I conclude this lesson, may I assure you that this God knows and sees you. You can't hide your actions, thoughts etc. He also knows your every need and desire.