2 Sept

Nehemiah 2:17-18

The gracious hand of the Lord is upon me

Though I am afraid, I will make the request

God will give me the favour before others (commit it in prayer) (share it to others)

Amen.

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1 Sept

1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Paul

It is to remind us of His body, to remind us of the new covenant

The great price that is paid and the privileges we have

Everybody is to participate in it

So we live in Him

Amen.

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Sept 2

1 Corinthians 12:7, 11, 18

The spirit is to build up the body of Christ

It is the same spirit that distributes the gift

The body of many parts, arranged by God the one

For the common good

-Finding how and why Gods distributes the gift helps one to find a place of fellowship, ministry, and utilization of one's gift

Amen.

1 Sept

Nehemiah 1:2-4

Nehemiah and Ezra

To weep (to adore God), mourn (confess the sins), fast and pray (reminded of (God of His word), to pray according to His will) 

Let me ask for the favour of the king

-To have a heart for the people and know where their need is found  (?)

He will use that influence in His time

Amen.

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Sept 1

Luke 14:1-4

Jesus at a Pharisee's House

"A place at the table"

The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)

-Blessed are the poor in spirit          for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Blessed are those who mourn          for they will be comforted
Blessed are the meek                      for they will inherit the earth
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled
Blessed are the merciful                 for they will be shown mercy
Blessed are the pure in heart           for they will see God
Blessed are the peacemakers           for they will be called children of God
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven