Wednesday Night Bible Study - May 9, 2012

1. Deeds, Claims and Promises of Jesus.

 Read Matthew Chapter 1

1. From Abraham to King David are _______generations.
From King David to the Babylonian captivity are _____
generations.
From the Babylonian captivity to Christ are __________
generations.

2. Mary was found with child of the _______________.

3. Isaiah 7:14 says: "Behold a _________shall conceive,
and bear a son, and shall call His name _____________.

4. The name Jesus means: He who______________.

5. Joseph was led by________________________.

2. Inheritance in Christ

Read the Book of Philippians

Chapter 1
Paul's personal disclosure of his inner life and his attitude toward the church -- his chief concern is for the faithfulness of the church in the midst of her persecutions, to remain loyal to Christ.

Chapter 2
Paul encourages the Philippians to seek the mind of Christ and live holy and righteous lives in the midst of a selfish world.
Christ was God's Son -- fully divine -- but He came to earth in the form of a man -- fully human -- to bring salvation and eternal life to all who believe.

Chapter 3
Paul warns against the corrupting influence of the Jewish Christians who were teaching that the Jewish law must be kept before they could be Christians. Paul instructs that true righteousness comes only through faith in Jesus Christ.
We are to leave the past behind us.
We are to "Press Toward" the destiny God has called us to.

Chapter 4
Paul makes a personal appeal to steadfastness, unity, helpfulness, moderation, freedom from anxious care, prayerfulness, and avoidance of high thinking.

 Affirmations

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

Philippians 1:6 - God which has begun a good work in me, will carry it on completion until the day of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:11 - I am filled with the fruits of righteousness, which comes through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 2:5 - I have the mind of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:13 - God is always at work in me to make me willing and able to obey His own purpose.

Philippians 3:3 - I worship God in the Spirit and rejoice in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in anything external.

Philippians 3:9 - I am completely united with Christ, no longer counting on being saved by being good enough or by obeying God’s laws, but by trusting Christ to save me: for Gods way of making me right with Himself depends on faith - counting on Christ alone.

Philippians 3:10 - I know Christ and the power of His resurection and the fellowship of His sufferings.

Philippians 4:7 - The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep my thoughts and my heart quiet and at rest as I trust in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:19 - God will supply all my needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:14 - I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

3. Dunamis Life

Tearing Down Strongholds

2 Corinthians 10:4 -- For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.

A stronghold is a satanic force that starts as a thought, then lays its foundation in a person's mind, builds itself up and makes its abode there.

You can't simply cast down a stronghold as you would cast down an evil thought or imagination. You need the word of God to become like a hammer in your life in order to tear down that stronghold and get it out of your system.

Hebrews 4:12 -- For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword.........

Proverbs 4:17 -- My son, attend to my words........

Proverbs 18:10 -- The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous run to it and are safe.

Questions To Ask Myself

What stronghold in my life needs to be demolished?

How can I get rid of a stronghold? By having a strong tower!
What word or words of God am I going to use for my strong tower?

4. The Deeper Life Read, pray, and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/3bhduWc

5. Quiz Answers - Matther Chapter 1

1. Fourteen, fourteen, fourteen

2. Holy Spirit

3. Virgin, Emmanuel

4. Saves

5. The anger of the Lord