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••• Living A Balanced Life, Ep 417b . ••• Bible Study Verses: Genesis 2.18, Psalm 68.6, Philippians 2:5-8 . ••• Part-A Bible Verses: Psalm 61:1-4, Jeremiah 8:22, Proverbs 23:7, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 22:28, Luke 10.38-42 . ••• “An exquisite watch went irregularly, though no defect could be discovered in it. At last it was found that the balance wheel had been near a magnet; and here was all the mischief. If the soundest mind be magnetized by any predilection, it must act irregularly”, Richard Cecil, 1748-1777. † ••• “Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves” Mark 6.3-32 NKJV . ••• What are 5-Negative consequences of living an unbalanced life? ••• What are 3-reasons why so many people have

••• Living A Balanced Life, Ep 416a . ••• Bible Study Verses: Psalm 61:1-4, Jeremiah 8:22, Proverbs 23:7, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 22:28, Luke 10.38-42 . ••• “An exquisite watch went irregularly, though no defect could be discovered in it. At last it was found that the balance wheel had been near a magnet; and here was all the mischief. If the soundest mind be magnetized by any predilection, it must act irregularly”, Richard Cecil, 1748-1777. † ••• “Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves” Mark 6.3-32 NKJV . ••• Why is suicide amongst 5-year olds to 17-years olds the highest it’s ever been in such an affluent society? ••• Why are there so many sad people in churches? ••• What is the battle

••• Winning The Battle For The Minds And Hearts of Men, Ep 415b . ••• Bible Study Verses: 1 Peter 1: 13-16, Romans 12:1-2, James 4:8, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Philippines 2: 5-10, Psalm 119:97-99, John 10:17, Hebrews 5:8. PART-A BIBLE VERSES: Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Prov. 23:7, Matt. 22:37, John 14.1, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 . ••• “All the great temptations appear first in the region of the mind and can be fought and conquered there. We have been given the power to close the door of the mind. We can lose this power through disuse or increase it by use, by the daily discipline of the inner man in things which seem small and by reliance upon the Word of the Spirit of truth. It is God that worketh in you, both to will and to do of His good pleasure. It is as though He said, 'Learn to live in your will, not in your feelings” Amy Wilson Carmichael, 1867-1951.†                        &

••• Winning The Battle For The Minds And Hearts of Men, Ep 414a . ••• Bible Study Verses: Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Prov. 23:7, Matt. 22:37, John 14.1, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 . NEXT WEEKS BIBLE VERSES: 1 Peter 1: 13-16, Romans 12:1-2, James 4:8, 1 Chron. 28:9, Phil. 2: 5-10, Psalm 119:97-99, John 10:17, Hebrews 5:8 . ••• “All the great temptations appear first in the region of the mind and can be fought and conquered there. We have been given the power to close the door of the mind. We can lose this power through disuse or increase it by use, by the daily discipline of the inner man in things which seem small and by reliance upon the word of the Spirit of truth. It is God that worketh in you, both to will and to do of His good pleasure. It is as though He said, 'Learn to live in your will, not in your feelings” Amy Wilson Carmichael, 1867-1951.† ••• “So long as we are occupied with any other object than God Himself, there will be neither rest for the heart nor peace for the mind"†† ••• “And d

••• In Light of Eternity, Ep 413 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Ecclesiastes 7:2, I Corinthians 15:19, I Corinthians 15:51, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 11:23 -27, 2 Peter 3:14, Luke 2:49, Ephesians 5:16 . ••• “The King then narrows the focus: “You have your orders—I send you to battle. You are a soldier, and I would not promise a soldier ease. I promise you difficulty, but with it resources and purpose and joy. “Go to where men die of thirst a stone’s throw from pure water...go back as my water-bearer.” As long as we’re still here in the parched wastelands of the present earth, God calls us to offer refreshment to a world fill of people dying of thirst", IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY, Alcorn † ••• "We shall have all eternity in which to celebrate our victories, but we have only one swift hour before the sunset in which to win them", Robert Moffat †† ••• "I know what Eternity is, though I cannot define the word to satisfy a metaphysician. The little child taught by some grandmother Lois, in a cottage, knows what she mea

••• Purpose Before Partnership, Ep 412 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Mark 1:9-17, John 3.16, John 1:12, John 9:31, Proverbs 19:21, Matthew 11:28, Col. 1:16-17, Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 127:1, Exodus 25:40, Jeremiah 29:11 . ••• " The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others . ••• Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier . ••• Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly, even if they roll a few stones upon it . ••• The true worth of a man is not to be found in man himself, but in the colours and textures that come alive in others . ••• I have always held firmly to the thought that each one of us can do a little to bring some portion of misery to an end . ••• I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve . ••• Impart as much as

••• Trusting the Unknown to The All Knowing, Ep 411 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 11.6, Isaiah 12:2, 2 Corinthians 9.7, Luke 6.38, Malachi 3.19, Genesis 26:1-14, Numbers 23:19, Daniel 11:32 . •••In 1967 when Archibald MacLeish a poet and penned the article “When We Are Gods”, he wrote “…There is, in truth, a terror in the world, and the arts have heard it as they always do. Under the hum of the miraculous machines and the ceaseless publications of the brilliant physicists a silence waits and listens and is heard. It is the silence of apprehension. We do not trust our time, and the reason we do not trust our time is because it is we who have made the time, and we do not trust ourselves. We have played the hero's part, mastered the monsters, accomplished the labors, become gods— and we do not trust ourselves as gods because deep inside we know what we really are. In the old days when the gods were someone else, the knowledge of what we are did not frighten us .

••• Putting Feet to Your Faith, Ep 410 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Bible Study Verses: Leviticus 25:18-19, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Psalm 127:1, Joshua 1:3, Malachi 3:6, Matthew 14:22-33. ••• “Blessed is We begin life with the natural, next we come into the spiritual; but then, when we have truly received the kingdom of God and His righteousness, the natural is added to the spiritual, and we are able to receive the gifts of His providence and the blessings of life without becoming centered in them or allowing them to separate us from Him", AB Simpson † ••• No true believer is completely satisfied with his spiritual progress. Under the illuminating, sanctifying influence of the Holy Spirit, all of us are aware of the areas in our lives that still need to be refined and disciplined for the sake of godliness. In fact, the more we mature, the more capable we are of spotting the sin that still remains in our hearts.”John MacArthur••• “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord.&nb

••• Moving Forward to a Positive Year Ahead, Ep 409 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Proverbs 23.7, Philippians 4.8, Luke 6.45 . ••• “The Order of the Divine mind, embodied in the Divine Law, is beautiful. What should a man do but try to reproduce it, so far as possible, in his daily life?” C.S. Lewis, Reflections on the Psalms † ••• My attitude was and still is like that of David, who was ashamed that the armies of Israel would tremble before Goliath. Without hesitation he stepped forward with complete confidence in the God who had proven Himself to be faithful (1 Sam 17). For David, the size of the giant was irrelevant" Dave Hunt 1926-1013 †† ••• “...Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ

••• Cooperating with the Divine Plan, Ep 408c . ••• Bible Study Verses: Luke 1:5-38, Exodus 3:1-4 . ••• "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God" C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity. † ••• "Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life", Corrie Ten Boom.1892–1983 ††••• "There were only a few shepherds at the first Bethlehem. The ox and the donkey understood more of the first Christmas than the high priests in Jerusalem. And it is the same today", Thomas Merton 1915-1968 ††† ••• “...And she brought forth her FIRSTBORN SON, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them

••• Response to the New Born King, Ep 407b . ••• Bible Study Verses: Matthew 2:1-16, Luke 2:7-17 . ••• "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God" C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity. † ••• "Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life", Corrie Ten Boom.1892–1983 †† ••• “...And she brought forth her FIRSTBORN SON, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they WERE GREATLY AFRAID...” Luke 2.7+ NKJV . ••• What important announcement was made by the Duke of Cambridge on December 3rd, 2012? ••• How did the announcement by the Duke compar

••• When the Heavens Appear Silent, Ep 406a ••• Bible Study Verses: Genesis 15:13-14, Numbers 23:19, II Peter 3:9, Deuteronomy 18:15, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-32, Malachi 4:5-6, Luke 1:5-17, Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:15, Matthew 2:1-4, Isaiah 60:3.••• "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God" C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity. † ••• "Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life", Corrie Ten Boom.1892–1983 ††••• “...you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” And the angel a

••• Focusing On Biblical Teachings, Ep 405ab . ••• Bible Study Verses: Mark 3.13-15, Luke 9.2, Matthew 9.37-38, John 4, Matthew 16.26, Isaiah 6:1-8, Matthew 6:33-34, John 13:3-5, Matthew 26:53, Luke 11:1, Luke 9:1-3, Luke 10:1, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, Matthew 25:14-29 . ••• “The sum of the whole matter is this: He who is one in will and heart with God is a Christian. He who loves God is one in will and heart with Him. He who trusts Christ loves God. That is Christianity in its ultimate purpose and result. That is Christianity in its means and working forces. That is Christianity in its starting point and foundation", Alexander MacLaren 1826-1910 † ••• “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" 2 Timothy 3:16, KJV . ••• What are 3-reasons why Christ Jesus called out the Disciples?  ••• What did Jesus do after He pulled the 12-Disciples out of the multitude? ••• What were the 7

••• Working In Dominion, Segment-2 of 2, Ep 404b . ••• Bible Study Verses: John 14:30, 2 Timothy 2.19-21, 2 Chronicles 32:8, Galatians 5:16 . PART-A BIBLE STUDY VERSES: Daniel 1:6-21 & 6:28, Acts 11:26, 1 Peter 1:16 . Romans 7:22-23, Romans 6.1, Isaiah 1.16-20 . ••• “I believe the holier a man becomes, the more he mourns over the unholiness which remains in him", Charles Spurgeon 1834-1892 † ••• “But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I Am Holy" 1 Peter 1:15-16 KJV . ••• What are 5-reasons why Holiness a necessary requirement for working in dominion? ••• What are the 2-life actions in becoming holy? ••• What are 3-reasons why is it difficult to live a life of holiness? ••• What are 5-life actions needed to cultivate holiness that will help you walk in dominion? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about living a more holy life of

••• Working In Dominion, Segment-2 of 2, Ep 403a . ••• Bible Study Verses: 2 Timothy 2.19-21, Daniel 1:6-21 & 6:28, Acts 11:26, 1 Peter 1:16 . ••• “Holiness of heart and life. This is not the perfection of the human nature, but the holiness of the divine nature dwelling within" A. B. Simpson,1843 –1919 † ••• “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" 2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV . ••• What are 3-reasons why Holiness is so important for Working in Dominion? ••• What were 2-reasons why Daniel and his friends decided not to take part in the king's delicacies? ••• What are 2-things that Holiness in not? ••• What are 3-aspects of Holiness? ••• What are 2-reasons why Holiness a necessary requirement for working in dominion? ••• Please listen to next weeks podcast, episode 404b, for the conclusion of this podcast topic. ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and mu

••• The Secret of Eternal Inheritance, Segment-2 of 2, Ep 402b . ••• Bible Study Verses: Revelation 5:9-12, Luke 10:19, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Ephesians 1.3, 2 Timothy 1.7, Joel 3.10, Romans 1.16, Revelation 1.6, Isaiah 60.1, Proverbs 10.22, Ephesians 1:18, Matthew 10.26, John 12.24, Exodus 14.16, Genesis 26.1-12, Joshua 1, James 1.25, Deuteronomy 29:29, ••• PART-A's VERSES: Hebrews 9.11, Romans 8:16-17, Genesis 1:26-28, Mark 11.23, Job 22:28, Psalms 8:4-9, 1 Peter 1.3-4, Psalm 119.89, Ephesians 1.13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:5 . ••• “The promise to the Church is a promise of persecution, if faithful in this world, but a promise of a great inheritance and reward hereafter. In the meantime, she is to be a pilgrim body, passing through this scene, but abiding above" Abraham Wright 1611–1690 † ••• “And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are calle

••• The Secret of Eternal Inheritance, Segment-1 of 2, Ep 401a . ••• Bible Study Verses: Hebrews 9.11, Romans 8:16-17, Genesis 1:26-28, Mark 11.23, Job 22:28, Psalms 8:4-9, 1 Peter 1.3-4, Psalm 119.89, Ephesians 1.13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:5, Revelation 5:9-12, Luke 10:19, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Corinthians 1:30 . ••• “Enter into the promises of God. It is your inheritance. You will do more in one year if you are really filled with the Holy Ghost than you could do in fifty years apart from Him" Smith Wigglesworth 1859-1947 † ••• “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time", I Peter 1: 3, NKJV . ••• What was man's original eternal inheritance? ••• Wha

••• The Secret of Grace, Segment-2 of 2, Ep 400b . ••• Bible Study Verses: Ephesians 4:7-15, Hebrews 4:16, Daniel 11:32, Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 10:25, James 1.25 . ••• PART-A's VERSES: 2 Peter 3:1-18, Romans 6:1-2, Romans 3.23, 1 Corinthians 1.10 . ••• “Bear up the hands that hang down, by faith and prayer; support the tottering knees. Have you any days of fasting and prayer? Storm the throne of grace and persevere therein, and mercy will come down" John Wesley 1703-1791 † ••• “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ", Ephesians 4:7, KJV . ••• What are the 3-reasons why is it necessary for the believers to grow in grace? ••• What are the 4-benefits of growing in grace? STOPPED AT t16••• What are the 5-life actions to growing in grace?••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about growing in grace of God through the power of Holy Spirit? ••• PART-A BIBLE STUDY QUESTIONS: What ar

••• The Secret of Grace, Segment-1 of 2, Ep 399a . ••• Bible Study Verses: 2 Peter 3:1-18, Romans 6:1-2, Romans 3.23, 1 Corinthians 1.10 . ••• “ I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am" John Newton 1725-1807 † ••• “Just as the sinner's despair of any hope from himself is the first prerequisite of a sound conversion, so the loss of all confidence in himself is the first essential in the believer's growth in grace" A. W. Pink 1865-1952 †† ••• “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me", 2 Corinthians 12:12.9, KJV . ••• What are scoffers? ••• How should the knowledge of the death, resurrection and return of the Lord Jesus Christ affect the way we live our lives? ••• What is the biblical definition of grace?&n

••• Resurrection Victory, Segment-2 of 2, Ep 398b . ••• Bible Study Verses: 1 Corinthians 1.27, Colossians 1:27, Isaiah 5:13, Hosea 4.6, Romans 4:17-21, 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 9:1-43, John 6:63, Job 22:28, Luke 24:49, Deuteronomy 30.19, Genesis 6.3 . PART-A BIBLE VERSES: John 21.1-8, Philippians 4:4-7, 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, Isaiah 55.11 . ••• “ Victory is never won alone" Woodrow Kroll, 1944-Present † ••• “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ", 1 Corinthians 15:57, KJV . ••• What are 3-reasons why it is so important to live in the reality of the victory that Christ has won for us? ••• What is the 5-characteristics of one who radiates the love of the resurrected Christ? ••• What are 5-reasons why so many people in so many church become hopeless and fail to enjoy the benefit of the resurrected Christ Kingdom?  ••• What are 2-positive affects of living in the Glory of the resurrected Christ?••• What are the 4-c