Wednesday Night Bible Study - September 7, 2011

1. Deeds, Claims and Promises of Jesus
Read John Chapter 5

1. At certain times_____________came down to the pool
at Bethesda to heal people.


2. After healing the impotent man at the pool, Jesus told the
man to_________no more lest a__________come upon him.


3. The Jews sought to kill Jesus because Jesus had broken
the__________, He said God was His____________,
making Himself equal with______________.


4. All judgement is committed to___________________.


5. If I hear the words of Jesus and believe in God that sent
Him I will have_____________________.


2. Inheritance in Christ
Read Book of Colossians

Chapter 1

The Colossian believers were being led astray by false teachers who were challenging the divinity and supremacy of Jesus Christ. Paul corrected this error by declaring that by Jesus all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible. All things were created through Him and for Him. And that Jesus Christ is before all things, and in Him all things consist. He points out His pre-existence, His head-ship of the church, His divine fullness, his reconciling work, and the mystery of his indwelling in the believer.
We are to be filled with knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

Chapter 2

Paul warns against false doctrine and instructs steadfast faith in Christ. Also that the members of the church might be united together in love, having a fuller understanding of the spiritual mysteries of the Father and of Christ.

Chapter 3

Paul encourages the church to heavenly aspirations and affections. To lay aside the evil passions and vices, and to put on the Christian graces and virtues. To see an infilling of the Word of Christ so as to be mutually helpful in instruction and praise. Do all things in the name of Christ.

Chapter 4

Paul's request for prayer and advice concerning social conduct


Affirmations:
(Repeat and Meditate on These as You Go Throughout the Day)

Colossians 1:27 - Christ in me is the hope of glory.


Colossians 1:29 - Christ in me gives me the power to labor for the spiritual lives of others.



Colossians 2:6 - I have received and walk in Christ Jesus.


Colossians 2:9 - In Christ Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Since I am in Christ Jesus that fullness of the Godhead dwells in me.


Colossians 2:10 - I am complete in Christ Jesus which is the head of all principality and power.


Colossians 3:3 - My former life is dead and my reborn life today is hid with Christ in God.



3. Dunamis Life

Living From The Victory Of Christ

Psalm 119:105,111 -- Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

The attitude of those who live from the triumph of Christ is different than those who live under the influence of their past.

The only part of the past that we have legal access to is the testimony of the Lord. The rest is dead, buried, forgotten, and covered under the blood. The past should have no negative effect on the way we live, as the blood of Jesus is more than sufficient.

Living from the victory of Christ is the privilege for every believer.

Philippians 3:13,14 -- ".....this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

Questions to Ask Myself

1. How much time am I spending each day thinking about my past?

2. Do I really understand my inheritance in Christ Jesus?

3. Am I pursuing my destiny in Christ?

4. The Deeper Life
Read, pray and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/4PKYIUU

5. John Chapter 5 - Quiz Answers

1. Angel
2. Sin, worse
3. Sabbath, Father, God
4. Jesus
5. Everlasting Life