Basic SpiritualExercises

Bible Lesson Seriesby J D Terpstra

Exercises

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1: What the Bible Says About It

The Word in the heart -

The Word in the home -

Three Principles:

This Exercise means days multiplied –

This Exercise is to be diligently maintained –

This Exercise effects distinguished might –

Memorise

Meditate

Mention

Results: Success in life’s challenges

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Message Outline series

Lesson One: Bible Memorisation and Meditation

Deuteronomy 11:18-23

V. 18

Vs. 19, 20

V. 21

V. 22

V. 23

Joshua 1:8

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Dwell in you

Taught through you

Sung from you

2: Why Do It

To continue to be grounded in the Word -

To continue to be growing in the Word -

To be able to preach, witness and speak the Word to others

- is a quote from the Old Testament

New Testament writers often quoted passages from The Old Testament to an audience who

were familiar with the scriptures. 

Psalm 119:11 To gain advantage over vice 

Psalm 119:47, 48 To gain greater love for the Word 

Psalm 119:130 To gain an understanding mind

Colossians 3:16

2 Timothy 3:14 – 17

Vs. 14, 15

Vs. 16, 17

1 Peter 3: 14, 15

V. 14

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1: Introduction

The Time -

The Place – Quiet place without distraction

The Company – Preferably alone

2: The Content of the Quiet Time Session

Bless the Lord for His blessings

Bless the Lord for His greatness

Lesson Two: How To Have a Quiet Time

Psalm 5: 1 - 3 & Psalm 55:17

Psalm 103:1, 2 –

Psalm 104:1 –

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Find the Lord in times of stress

Ask to be enlightened as one reads the Bible

Receive victory over vice

Find direction and guidance

Wait upon God

Psalm 118:5, 6 –

Psalm 119:18, 162 –

Psalm 119:101, 104, 115, 133, 163 –

Psalm 119:105 –

Psalm 123:1, 2 –

3: Results from the Quiet Time

Peace and Healing

Satisfaction and Revival

God’s plan worked out in one’s life

Concern for others

Psalm 119:165 & 147:3 –

Psalm 107:9 & 119:107 –

Psalm 138:8 –

Psalm 119:136 –

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1: Preparing to Enter the House to Worship

– With gladness and fellowship/companionship

& 89: 7 – With reverential worship

– With fellowship and unity

– With praise and singing

– With a desire to be there

2: Activity within the House of God

– Sing praise with sweet meditation

Give thanks

Pray

Testimony

Sing

Lesson Three: How To Come into God’s House

Psalm 122:1

Psalm 5:7

Psalm 122:1

Psalm 122:1

Psalm 122:1

Psalm 104:33, 34

Psalm 105:1, 2

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Obedient response to God’s Word –

Regular attendance and participation – esp.

Miracles and Charity –

Gladness, singleness of heart, praise and favour–

Acts 2:41 – 47

V. 41 cf. Acts 17:11

Vs. 42, 46

Vs. 43 - 45

Vs. 46, 47

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1: Supporting Your Church

 

A: Tithing is an Established Biblical Principle

 Hebrews 7:1, 2 & Genesis 28:22 & Leviticus 27:30 – 34 & Matthew 23:23

   

B: Tithing is Expected to be Performed 

Malachi 3:8 – 11 

Withholding is akin to robbing God – Vs. 8, 9 

First fruits to be brought – V. 10

Faithfulness means blessing –

2: Supporting Your Colleagues

– Supporting those in the ministry

Lesson Four: Christian Giving

Vs. 10, 11

Galatians 6:6

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– supporting those who preach the gospel

Churches need to focus –

Giving produces fruit –

Paul was full –

God is faithful –

3: Supporting Your Comrades

– the collection for the persecuted and impoverished saints in

Jerusalem

Willing of themselves -

Gave their own selves –

For your sakes –

1 Corinthians 9:7 – 14

Philippians 4:15 – 19

Vs. 15, 16

V. 17

V. 18

V. 19

1 Corinthians 16:1 – 3

2 Corinthians 8:1 – 9 & 9:12

Vs. 1 – 4

Vs. 5 - 8

Vs. 9 & 9:12

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1: Fasting Accompanied by Confession

Daniel set his face –

Daniel made his confession –

Daniel made his apology –

The preaching –

The preparation -

The pouring –

call to repentance

2: Fasting Activated by Calamities

2 Samuel 1:11, 12 & 12:16 – death and danger

Lesson Five: Christian Fasting

Daniel 9:3 – 6

V. 3

V. 4

Vs. 5, 6

1 Samuel 7:3 – 6

V. 3

V. 4

Vs. 5. 6

Joel 2:12 –

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– ruin and destruction

3: Fasting Advanced by Challenges

preparation for ministry

commissioning for ministry

4: Fasting Annulled by Contradiction

Pleasures and labours –

Strife and debate –

Sackcloth and ashes –

The correct fasting mode –

Focus on the outside

Focus on the inside

Nehemiah 1:3, 4

Matthew 4:1, 2 –

Acts 13:1 – 4 –

Isaiah 58:3 – 7

V. 3

V. 4

V. 5

Vs. 6, 7

Matthew 6:16 – 18

– V. 16

– Vs. 17, 18

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Raised in a religious setting and involved in Christian Church work, Johan

David Terpstra is certified in Theology and has completed advanced courses in

English, History, Philosophy, Music Composition, Public Speaking and

Teaching. 

Working tirelessly as an author of many publications, his talent and passion is

research and compilation of material and his drive is being full time in the arts

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