STUDIES OF THE HOLY BIBLE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

BIBLE STUDIES FOR JUNE

It's a blessing to be able to search for the Lord, to have a desire deep inside you that makes you yearn for Him. To be able to say without hesitation, Hallelujah! Praise Yahweh!*
{*Yahweh in the Hebrew language means: THE LORD.}
To be able to know without a doubt that your best times are truly only best when spent with Him. Let's read...


June 1st -2 Chronicles 15-16 & John 12: 27-50
June 2nd -2 Chronicles 17-18 & John 13: 1-20
June 3rd -2 Chronicles 19-20 & John 13: 21-38
June 4th -2 Chronicles 21-22 & John 14
June 5th -2 Chronicles 23-24 & John 15
June 6th -2 Chronicles 25-27 & John 16
June 7th -2 Chronicles 28-29 & John 17
June 8th -2 Chronicles 30-31 & John 18: 1-18
June 9th -2 Chronicles 32-33 & John 18: 19-40
June 10th -2 Chronicles 34-36 & John 19: 1-22
June 11th -Ezra 1-2 & John 19: 23-42
June 12th -Ezra 3-5 & John 20
June 13th -Ezra 6-8 & John 21
June 14th -Ezra 9-10 & Acts 1
June 15th -Nehemiah 1-3 & Acts 2: 1-21
June 16th -Nehemiah 4-6 & Acts 2: 22-47
June 17th -Nehemiah 7-9 & Acts 3
June 18th -Nehemiah 10-11 & Acts 4: 1-22
June 19th -Nehemiah 12-13 & Acts 4: 23-37
June 20th -Esther 1-2 & Acts 5: 1-21
June 21st -Esther 3-5 & Acts 5: 22-42
June 22nd -Esther 6-8 & Acts 6
June 23rd -Esther 9-10 & Acts 7: 1-21
June 24th -Job 1-2 & Acts 7: 22-43
June 25th -Job 3-4 & Acts 7: 44-60
June 26th -Job 5-7 & Acts 8: 1-25
June 27th -Job 8-10 & Acts 8: 26-40
June 28th -Job 11-13 & Acts 9: 1-21
June 29th -Job 14-16 & Acts 9: 22-43
June 30th -Job 17-19 & Acts 10: 1-23

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May God hold you close and show you many things as you open His Word.
-Rev. Debbie* <>< <>< <><

Time To Prepare: Enoch As Our Model

Time To Prepare: Enoch As Our Model

As we continue in our obedience of watching for the signs of Christ's return for His Church Saints, the nearness of the hour dictates that we stay prepared - after all, we know that we are the bride of Christ and we know that His coming is upon us. 

For the sake of this discussion, we don't need to repeat all of the signs that we have been tracking - anyone following the current news in the context of biblical prophecy knows this already. We know just how close we are. But while we watch the various signs of this generation, we also have to remember to "take it up a notch" in our relationship with Christ Jesus. 

We have been given our knowledge of the prophetic scriptures for a variety of reasons - to warn others, to witness to others in the context of prophetic fulfillment, recognition that God is in control and has a plan for mankind that is being carried out, to give us peace in these difficult times, etc. But one of the most important reasons for biblical prophecy is so we can be spiritually prepared for what awaits us - ascending "in the twinkling of an eye" to Heaven and facing Jesus in person - Jesus, our bridegroom.

What bride doesn't prepare for her wedding date? What bride isn't consumed with wedding preparations as that date approaches? What bride doesn't get more and more excited as that day approaches? 

 

We can look at Enoch - arguably the first person "gathered up" as a model for the Church Saints and from this we can find our pathway....

Genesis 5:24-

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.

Hebrews 11:5-

By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: "He could not be found, because God had taken him away." For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.

Short and simple. 

This one doesn't require a lot of great insight or complicated interpretation. It's right there. Enoch "walked faithfully with God", "pleased God" and "was taken from this life so he did not experience death". Sounds like a picture of the "gathering up" of the Church Saints doesn't it? 

So, how do we prepare for meeting with our bridegroom, Christ?

We can do as Enoch did. We can walk with God, which suggests a minute to minute, second to second connection with God. How is this accomplished?

The apostle Paul covered this topic, as he discussed the "gathering up" in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18:

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"

The key part of this passage seems to be continual prayer. 

This may seem obvious, but maybe not. We can become so consumed with tracking the news, discussing context, discussing world events, the Middle East, approaching totalitarianism, etc., that often the central focus and most important point (our connection to Jesus and our imminent meeting with Him) can get lost in the shuffle. 

Perhaps this is why we are given this directive:

Luke 21:28-

"When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is drawing near"

By the term "lifting our heads", we can gain important insight. That strongly implies a solitary focus on Jesus as we watch for His return. It also implies a situation of focusing less and less on the events of this world (while continuing our diligent watch, of course) - and in the midst of our continual watching, our focus needs to be on Jesus and His coming, and everything that this fact implies. 

How do we want Jesus to find us when He returns? 

Any Christian knows that our faith is a series of ups and downs. Over the years we have periods where we feel closer to God and we have periods where we become distracted and lose that focus, as the events of life interfere with this "walk". It's an easy trap to fall in. There are so many life's distractions - school, jobs, bills, projects, sports, vacations, trips to the mall, etc. None of which are sinful, but all of which can separate us from God and interrupt the process of "walking with God". 

As the return of Jesus approaches, we have to shift our focus to what really matters and none of these distractions really matter. 

I believe in these last hours, we want to stay connected with God 24/7 and see Enoch as our model. We need to continually "walk with God" and we need to be looking up - at all times. 

From the minute we wake up in the morning until the minute our heads hit the pillow, we need to be walking with God - and preparing to meet Jesus. We need to attempt to be as pure as possible and avoid sin as much as humanly possible. We need to be consumed with Jesus and what He did on the cross. 

I'll never forget reading some advice given by Hal Lindsey in one of his many books. I wish I had the direct quote, but the essence of his quote can be conveyed. Basically, brother Hal said the following:

We need to immerse ourselves as much as possible, throughout every day - every waking moment - on the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for us, and the magnitude and significance of that event.

Jesus is coming, and we know He is coming quite soon. We should be excited as we anticipate this coming date and we need to be spiritually "peaking" in our love for Christ and our attempts to live as He would have us live. 

Or more simply put, we need to be like Enoch and walk with God.

Maranatha!

Our Lord Comes!
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THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD  
     (and how to put it on)

The Armor of God  (Ephesians 6:10-20)........... 
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should."

How to put on the armor of God:
Go to God in prayer first thing when you wake up...


 “Lord, please help me this day to put on the Full Armor of God.

Please, help me put the Helmet of Salvation on my head that I might always remember I am saved, and who I belong to, that my mind is guarded in Christ Jesus, and that I may have the mind of Christ and that I may think the thoughts of Christ and reject all others.

Please help me put the Breastplate of Righteousness on, so that I may walk about in Righteousness and others may see your Righteousness in me, and that my heart is guarded in Christ Jesus, and that I may have the desires of Christ and reject all others.

Please help me keep the Belt of Truth securely buckled on my waist, that I may always be secure in the knowledge of the Truth, and always speak the Truth.

Please help me fit my Feet with the Sandals of Readiness that come from the Gospel of Peace, that I may stand firm in the Gospel, and spread the Gospel of Peace wherever I go.

Please help me hold the Shield of Faith with which to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one, please strengthen my arm and help me hold it high, that I may use it to protect myself, my family, my household and those under my care, and help me use the Shield of Faith to press ahead and push forward for the kingdom of God.

And Lord, help me take up the Sword of The Spirit which is the Word of God, and use it every day, help me use it to protect myself and others from the evil one, through the power and authority of Your Word, and to strike the hearts and minds of those who do not know You, calling them towards repentance and salvation. Please help me use Your Word - the Sword of the Spirit - to help awaken those who know you, but are asleep, so they may obey and serve you, and please help me use your Word to bring encouragement, strength, and wisdom, where it needs to be given.

Help me serve you this and every day. Please help me, Lord, and please use me where You will. These things I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ.  Amen" 

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