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How is Moses’ fellowship with God described? (Exodus 33:11)
With whom did John say the believer has fellowship? (I John 1:3)
God has called men to enjoy fellowship with
(1 Cor 1:9)
David’s consuming desire was
(Psalm 27:8; Psalm 63:1)
What destroys fellowship with Christ? (I John 1:6) (Also see I John 2:9)
HIS FELLOWSHIP IN THE SCRIPTURES
Of Whom do the Scriptures speak? (John 5:39)
What does Christ promise the person who obeys His Word?
John 14:21
John 14:23
1 John 3:24
God reveals Himself to us today through the Scriptures. The Bible is our handbook for daily fellowship with Him—the means by which He speaks to us in a living, practical way, as the Holy Spirit gives us understanding.
How did the disciples say it affected them when Jesus explained the Scriptures to them? (Luke 24:32)
What two things can result from reading the Word of God? (Nehemiah 9:3)
Are You Reading The Bible Daily?
If not, why not start now?
Begin by reading the Gospel of Mark or John. Try to finish at least one chapter a day and make reading God’s Word a habit of your life.
You can finish the whole New Testament in 19 weeks by reading just two chapters each day.
HIS FELLOWSHIP IN PRAYER
Fellowship with God is a two-way matter. God speaks to us through the Scriptures and we speak to Him by prayer. This two-way fellowship with the Lord is a daily necessity if our goal is to know and please Him.
"It is impossible for a believer, no matter what his experience, to keep right with God if he will not take the trouble to spend time with God ... Spend plenty of time with God; let other things go, but don't neglect Him." —Oswald Chambers*
Because of our faith in Christ, how are we able to enter God’s presence? (Eph. 3:12)
How can we glorify God as we pray? (Psalm 50:23)
What things can we praise God for?
Psalm 148:13
Psalm 147:5
Psalm 119:164
I Chronicles 29:11-13
Psalms 145-150 are great Psalms of praise. Notice the more than 20 things for which David praises God in Psalm 145.
*My Utmost For His Highest, Dodd, Mead and Company, copyright 1935.
In addition to praise, what else should prayer include?
Ephesians 5:20
Psalm 32:5
What two things are we to ask boldly from God? (Heb. 4:16)
Jesus Christ offers
Light in darkness
Strength in weakness
Comfort in sorrow
Joy in trouble
Peace in conflict
What promises does God give to His children who come to Him?
Matthew 7:8
Matthew 7:11
The Apostle James says we fail to have what we desire because we do not
(James 4:2)
God honors definite requests, and answers specific prayer. A great help for this kind of praying is a prayer list. Start one in your notebook for people and things for which you want to pray.
... Book 3 will help you discover more about the Bible and prayer.
A DAILY APPOINTMENT
It is the Christian’s privilege to have fellowship with his Lord at any time or place. However, men and women of God through the years have also made it a habit to have a daily private time with Him, generally the first thing in the morning.
“I ought to pray before seeing anyone... I feel it is far better to begin with God – to see His face first, to get my soul near Him before it is near another.”
—Robert Murray McCheyne
Mark 4:34 says that Jesus taught His disciples what His words meant when they were (Underline correct answer.)
When is a good time for an appointment with the Lord each day?
(Psalm 5:3)
In Mark 1:35
What time of day did Jesus choose to spend time alone with His Father?
What kind of place did He choose?
Where does Jesus tell us to pray? (Matt. 6:6)
Besides private prayer, what other kind of prayer does God promise to answer? (Matt. 18:19)
It will help you to plan to spend daily time with God. Start small – with an amount of time you can easily maintain. As your daily fellowship with God becomes a regular part of your schedule, you can lengthen it. But make plans and begin – “The greatest waste of time is the waste of time in getting started.”
My best time each day is ________________ I plan to allow approximately ________________ minutes. My best place to meet God alone for Bible reading and prayer is ________________
“God is always within call, it is true; His ear is ever attentive to the cry of His child, but we can never get to know Him if we use prayer as we use the telephone – for a few words of hurried conversation. Intimacy requires development.” –E. M. Bounds*
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and it will be on its way to you as you finish the last chapter.
*Purpose in Prayer, Moody Press