MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY
THE BIBLE STUDY SERIES
The Chronological Method of Bible Study
Tuesday in the Truth
November 27, 2012
Tying up the Loose Ends of Genesis 1 – 11, VII
(Things)
Wednesday in the Word
November 28, 2012
Tying up the Loose Ends of Genesis 1 – 11, VII
(Things)
REVIEW
- God has pre-thought and prearranged the good life for the believer.
- Ephesians 2:10, KJV & AMP
- When we pray, we are praying for the revelation and manifestation from God of His master plan ordained in eternity past.
- Ephesians 2:10, KJV & AMP
- The primary concern for humans is the acquisition of things.
- St. Matthew 6:25-33
- God has already prepared an answer for every “worry” and all things in your life; therefore, you live a very simple life. (verse 25)
- Just as God pre-thought the needs of birds in eternity past, He has pre-thought even more for every human. (verse 26)
- The arrangement for every human’s genetics was pre-thought in eternity past. God also prearranged for the maintenance of the lilies of the field. (verses 27-28)
- All the provisions you will ever need in life were pre-thought and pre-arranged in eternity past and is released by faith.
- Faith is belief in God’s work in eternity past.
- God has already calculated ways to bless us. (Psalm 115:12)
- Proof of being in the Kingdom of God is things being added to your life without explanation when you seek and prioritize the Kingdom. (verses 31-33)
- St. Mark 10:21-31
- Our giving entitles us to treasures in heaven.
- Our heavenly account is far greater than any natural account. Moreover, things from our heavenly account can be added to our natural account.
- The Kingdom of God system has a greater return [of things] on your investment than any natural system. (verses 29-31)
- St. Matthew 6:25-33
- In eternity past, God and Jesus were:
- Fellowshipping and planning for man with His son, Jesus Christ. (Proverbs 8:22-30; St. John 17:5; St. John 17:24)
- Creating the universe. (Job 38:4-7)
- Identifying and providing for those He knew would choose Him. (Ephesians 1:4; II Timothy 1:9)
- Planning and providing for the Church. (Ephesians 3:8-9)
- Preparing for the Kingdom. (St. Matthew 25:34)
- Planning for the Savior. (I Peter 1:18-20; Revelation 13:8)
- I. Why did God create man?
- To prove His grace which includes His provision, advantage, and power demonstrated in man being in the earth as He God is in heaven.
- Revelation 4:11
- Romans 5:20
- Ephesians 2:7-8
- In what way was man in the image and likeness of God?
- Man is a trinity (body, soul, and spirit) just like God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
- I Thessalonians 5:23
- Hebrews 4:12
- The Word identifies what each personality of man should do. In other words, the Word ministers to the whole man.
- God in and through Jesus could become man and replace Adam becoming His substitute.
- St. John 1:14
- I Timothy 3:16
- Philippians 2:5-8
- Man is a trinity (body, soul, and spirit) just like God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
- So that man could become like Jesus (to think and function in the earth like Jesus).
- I John 3:2
- I John 4:17
- Philippians 3:21
- Romans 8:29
- I Peter 2:21
- To prove His grace which includes His provision, advantage, and power demonstrated in man being in the earth as He God is in heaven.
© 2012 George Matthews Ministries