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01/10/2025

Acts 11:21 – The Hand of the Lord

“And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”

When the Bible talks about “the hand of the Lord”, it’s describing God’s active involvement—His power, His presence, and His guidance working in people’s lives.

In Antioch, believers were sharing the gospel, but the real reason people turned to Christ wasn’t human effort—it was because the hand of the Lord was with them.

What Does the “Hand of the Lord” Mean?

Think about how we use our own hands:

With our hands we build things.

With our hands we protect things.

With our hands we hold things tightly so they don’t slip away.

In the same way, God’s “hand” represents His power at work—to create, to protect, to guide, and even to judge.

How the Scriptures Connect

Habakkuk 3:4 – God’s hand carries hidden power that shines like light. His hand isn’t weak; it’s full of glory.

Isaiah 48:13 – His hand laid the foundation of the earth. If He could build the universe, He can surely handle our lives.

Psalm 95:4–5 – The deep places of the earth and the seas are in His hand. That means everything is under His control.

John 10:28–29 – Jesus says no one can sn**ch us out of His hand. That’s eternal safety and assurance.

Exodus 2:20 (and in the story of Moses) – God’s mighty hand delivered His people from Egypt. His hand saves and sets free.

Amos 9:2 – Even those who try to run from God can’t escape His hand. His reach is unlimited.

Why This Matters to Us

1. His hand empowers us – Like the believers in Antioch, when we step out to share Christ, it’s God’s hand that makes our efforts fruitful.

2. His hand protects us – We may face battles, but we’re safe because we’re in His grip.

3. His hand guides us – When we feel lost or unsure, His hand leads the way.

4. His hand is unstoppable – Whether to bless, deliver, or judge, no one can resist the hand of the Lord.

Takeaway
The story in Acts 11 reminds us: it’s not about how strong or smart we are, it’s about whose hand is on us. When God’s hand is on your life:

What you do carries impact.

Where you go has purpose.

Who you are is secured in Him.

So instead of leaning on our own strength, we need to pray like Habakkuk did: “O Lord, revive your work” (Hab. 3:2)—because when His hand moves, lives are changed.

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03/09/2025

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03/09/2025

Study theme: Believers' walk of Faith

Main Texts & Exposition

1. Romans 6:8 – "Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him."

The believer’s walk of faith begins with identification with Christ.

By faith, we accept that His death was our death (to sin, the old nature), and His resurrection is our new life.

This means faith is not just belief in Christ’s work, but living out the reality of new life in Him.

2. Galatians 5:16 – "Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."

Faith is not passive; it is an active dependence on the Spirit’s power.

Walking in the Spirit means daily surrender, choosing God’s will over self.

Faith empowers victory over sin, enabling us to live in holiness and obedience.

3. John 1:12 – "As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name."

Faith in Christ gives us power (authority and ability) to live as children of God.

This is not just a title but a transformation: faith makes us heirs of divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).

The believer’s walk is marked by confidence in this new identity.

4. 1 John 2:4–11 – Obedience and Love as Marks of True Faith

Faith is demonstrated in obedience to Christ’s commands and love toward others.

The walk of faith is not merely vertical (towards God) but horizontal (towards people).

If we claim to know Him but hate or walk in darkness, our faith is false.

True faith is illuminated by love and righteousness.

5. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…"

Faith in Christ results in new creation life.

Old ways (sin, selfishness, bitterness) are gone.

Our daily walk of faith is proof of God’s ongoing work of transformation.

Faith, therefore, is living out this new identity in Christ.

6. Luke 9:23 – "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me."

Walking by faith requires daily self-denial.

Faith means surrendering control and trusting God even when it costs us.

Cross-bearing is faith in action: living sacrificially and courageously for Christ.

7. John 2:23–24 – Many believed, but Jesus did not commit Himself unto them

Faith must be genuine and enduring, not shallow or based on signs only.

Jesus looks for disciples whose walk of faith is rooted in trust, not in miracles or benefits.

The believer’s walk of faith is about relationship, not just religion.

8. Romans 5:8 – "But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

The foundation of our faith is God’s unconditional love.

Knowing we are loved even in our worst state strengthens our faith walk.

This love compels us to love others and walk in gratitude and obedience

Benefits of Emulating Christ in Our Walk of Faith

1. Victory over Sin – Walking in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16) empowers us to resist fleshly desires.

2. New Identity – We become children of God with divine authority (John 1:12).

3. Transformation – Old things pass away, and we live as new creations (2 Cor. 5:17).

4. Assurance of Life with Christ – We share in His resurrection life (Rom. 6:8).

5. Empowered Love and Obedience – Our faith produces genuine love and obedience (1 John 2:4–11).

6. Daily Strength to Endure Trials – By taking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23), we develop resilience.

7. Unshakeable Relationship with Christ – Our faith rests in God’s love, not circumstances (Rom. 5:8).

8. Fruitfulness in Christian Living – A Spirit-led walk produces the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22–23).

9. Witness to the World – Emulating Christ makes our lives a testimony, drawing others to Him (Matt. 5:16).

10. Eternal Reward – A faithful walk leads to eternal life with Christ (John 14:1–3).

✅ In summary: The believer’s walk of faith is a daily journey of surrender, obedience, and transformation empowered by the Spirit. By emulating Christ, we not only experience victory and joy in this life but also bear witness to the world and secure eternal glory with Him.

17/08/2025

Jesus, Our Advocate

🔹 1 John 2:1–2 (KJV)
> "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world."

Key truths:
John encourages believers not to sin, but recognizes human weakness.

When we fail, we are not left condemned—we have an advocate (lawyer/intercessor) with the Father: Jesus Christ the Righteous.

His advocacy is not based on sentiment but on His finished work on the cross: He is the propitiation (atoning sacrifice) for sin.

Thus, forgiveness is not a mere emotional pardon; it is legal, righteous, and grounded in Christ’s death and resurrection. God forgives us because Christ already bore the penalty.

🔹 Romans 8:1–17 (Selected highlights)

1. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus…” (v.1)
– Because Christ took our place, the verdict over the believer is justified (acquitted).

2. “For what the law could not do… God sending his own Son… condemned sin in the flesh.” (v.3)
– Christ fulfilled the law’s demands, broke sin’s power, and gave us the Spirit.

3. “For ye have not received the spirit of bo***ge again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (v.15)
– The cross didn’t just forgive sin; it restored our relationship with God, making us sons and heirs.

🔹 Collaboration of Both Scriptures

1 John 2 shows Christ’s advocacy and atonement, while Romans 8 shows the effect of that work in the believer’s life:

Advocacy: Christ continually represents us before the Father (1 John 2:1).

No condemnation: Because of Christ’s advocacy, we walk free from guilt and judgment (Rom. 8:1).

Forgiveness secured: His propitiation satisfies God’s justice (1 John 2:2), bringing peace with God.

New life in the Spirit: Romans 8:2–17 explains how believers, now forgiven, walk in newness of life, empowered by the Spirit.

Together, they emphasize that salvation is not just a past event (the cross) but an ongoing reality (Christ’s advocacy and the Spirit’s indwelling).

🔹 Finished Work of Christ (How it ties together)

Death: He bore our sins and took our judgment (Isa. 53:5; 1 Pet. 2:24).

Burial: He carried away sin, symbolizing its final removal (Rom. 6:4).

Resurrection: He rose to justify us (Rom. 4:25) and now lives to intercede for us (Rom. 8:34).

This means forgiveness is not temporary or fragile—it is eternal, secure, and grounded in Christ’s finished work.

🔹 Benefits of Christ’s Advocacy & Finished Work (From 1 John 2 & Romans 8)

1. No condemnation – The believer is justified once for all (Rom. 8:1).

2. Continual advocacy – Even when we stumble, Christ pleads our case (1 John 2:1).

3. Forgiveness of sins – Past, present, and future sins are covered by His propitiation (1 John 2:2).

4. Freedom from the law of sin and death – The Spirit of life now empowers us (Rom. 8:2).

5. Adoption into God’s family – We cry Abba, Father as sons and daughters (Rom. 8:15).

6. Indwelling of the Spirit – Assurance, guidance, and empowerment (Rom. 8:9–11).

7. Victory over the flesh – By the Spirit, we mortify sin (Rom. 8:13).

8. Heirs with Christ – Sharing in His suffering now and glory later (Rom. 8:17).

✅ In summary:
1 John 2:1–2 assures us that when we sin, we are not abandoned—Christ stands as our advocate, pointing to His finished work as the basis for forgiveness. Romans 8:1–17 shows the practical outworking of that forgiveness—we live without condemnation, in the power of the Spirit, as children of God and heirs with Christ.

Christ’s death removed sin, His resurrection secured our justification, and His advocacy guarantees our ongoing standing before God.

15/08/2025

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25/06/2025

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25/06/2025

The more you engage your mind the sharper it becomes

25/06/2025

Don't ever look down on yourself, you are an original copy, your value is very high

21/05/2025

As a Man thinks in his heart so is he; how does your mind work? Fix your mind, fix your life

02/05/2025

Eschatology: Heralding Christ Return

Verse by verse through Matthew 24, sticking closely to the biblical flow and context.
Matthew 24 – Verse-by-Verse Breakdown (Key Highlights)

Verses 1–3: The Disciples’ Questions
Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple.

The disciples ask three things:
> “Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?”

Verses 4–14: General Signs Before the End
Jesus warns: “Take heed that no man deceive you.”
Mentions:
• False Christs
• Wars and rumors of wars
• Famines, pestilences, earthquakes (“the beginning of sorrows”)
• Persecution of believers, betrayal, lawlessness.
• Verse 13: “He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”
• Verse 14: The gospel will be preached in all the world before the end comes.
• Verses 15–22: The Great Tribulation
• Verse 15: “Abomination of desolation” (spoken of by Daniel) stands in the holy place—a clear sign the tribulation is intensifying.
Urgent warning to flee.
• Verse 21: “Then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning...”
• Verse 22: Days shortened for the elect’s sake—to prevent their destruction.
• Verses 23–28: Warnings of Deception
• False Christs and false prophets will arise.
• Verse 24: They will show great signs and wonders, able to deceive “the very elect,” if possible.
Jesus warns not to believe anyone saying Christ has already returned in secret.
• Verses 29–31: Christ’s Visible Return
• Verse 29: “Immediately after the tribulation...”
Cosmic signs: sun darkened, moon not giving light, stars falling.
• Verse 30: “Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven...”
• The world sees Christ coming “with power and great glory.”
• Verse 31: He sends angels to gather His elect from all over the earth.
• Verses 32–51: Final Warnings and Readiness
Parable of the fig tree—watch for the signs.
• Verse 36: No one knows the day or hour, not even angels.
• Verses 42–44: Be always ready, for the Son of Man comes like a thief in the night.
Ends with a parable about faithful and unfaithful servants—emphasizing preparedness and faithfulness.

Summary of the Sequence (Biblical Context Only)

1. Signs of the end begin (birth pains).
2. The Gospel is preached globally.
3. Great tribulation arises—intense persecution and deception.
4. God shortens the days for the elect’s sake.
5. Immediately after the tribulation, Christ returns visibly.
6. He gathers His elect from the whole earth.
7. Judgment and the full establishment of His kingdom follow.

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