You Are Forgiven- Sept Bible Studies- Week 2- Day 2

Scripture

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life

Observation

God loves us a lot that he gave his son as our savior. He wants us to be members of his kingdom and be away from the evils of this world. 

Application

Belief and trust in the LORD as he is the one who will guide you to his kingdom. He has given his word and does keep and deliver on all promises. His WORD is his evidence on how it will be for us if we believe and trust in him.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

I'm grateful that you have given your son to redeem the world. Your mercy will never be forgotten. 

AMEN. 

You are forgiven- Sept Bible Studies- Week 2- Day 1

Scripture
 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.

Observation
Through cleansing of blood GOD has gotten rid of our sins. He has given us the chance learn about him and be saved.

Application
Because GOD has selected you you know that you are worth it. Among all he chose you to be saved and part of his community. You are someone of value and will be blessed by him.


Prayer
Dear LORD,
I am really grateful that you have picked me and chose to save me from the evils of this world.
AMEN.

You are forgiven- September Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 5

Scripture

romans 7:18

18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature.[a] For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 

Observation

Without GOD's intervention and help it is nearly impossible for us to do GOOD even though it is what we desire. 

Application

Lean on the LORD to guide you and show you how possible it is for you to take action and do good. It is not enough just to have intention without doing anything. If you do nothing your sinful nature will emerge and take over the desire to do GOOD.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

I seek your help to keep my sinful nature diminished so that I am able to focus on what is GOOD.  I know that I may fail at times but I'm determined to minimize the number of times and focus on doing more GOOD.

Amen. 

You are Forgiven- September Bible Studies- Week 1 - Day 4

Scripture

Jeremiah 17:9New International Version (NIV)

9 The heart is deceitful above all things
    and beyond cure.
    Who can understand it?

Observation

It is not easy to understand the heart as it is a very complex organ. However GOD does know us and how easy it is for us to be swayed and develop an evil heart. 

Application

It is important to know our own heart and to keep it pure so that is will not be easily tainted by  worldly wants and the Devil. Once your heart is infected it is extremely difficult to cure especially if you too do not put in effort to rid it of evil. 

Prayer

Dear GOD,

It is never easy to understand a person's heart but I do know that I have to start from my own heart. Purge it from all the evils of this world and keep on focusing to keep it pure through prayer and following your WORd.

Amen. 

Your are Forgiven- August Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 3

scripture

34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

Observation

No one is perfect.  We do sin and when that occurs and we do need to know if we continue indulging in it we will not be able to enter the kingdom of GOD. 

Application

It is not easy to remain faultless but as a follower of Christ we should do as much as we can to resist the lures of the Devil. When we do fault do make an attempt to learn from it so it will not be committed again.

Prayer

Dear Lord,

You have reminded me the importance to be true to the WORD and keep away from Sin. With all the real life examples around me it really is scary to indulge in SIN. I'm grateful for your guidance

Amen. 

You Are Forgiven- August Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 2

Scripture

Ephesians 2:12New International Version (NIV)

12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise,without hope and without God in the world.

Observation

We lived in Sin and did not follow the WORD of GOD. It was a world without any goals nor promises. We were the living dead.. surviving more like zombies. 

Application

It is a privilege that God has chosen you to be part of his family. I'm honored that even though I'm tainted by birth he has not denied. Do not deny your past and work for your future. 

Prayer 

Dear Lord,

I'm thankful for the opportunities that you have given me. The change for me to be part of your kingdom and to be alive in this world soaked in your WORD.

Amen. 

You are Forgiven - August Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 1

Scripture
Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities have separated
    you from your God;

Observation
It is our sin that brings us away from GOD.  Our faults and shortcoming causes the rift. 

Application
Acknowledge your shortcomings and make effort to become a better  person. Take action to close any divides that you have been god and you and seal the relationship that you have with him.

Prayer
Dear LORD I know that I'm not perfect. It's through your graces that I have been saved and that by being open and honest with you I will change for the better.
AMEN.