2 of 2 ... Life Worth Living ... 5.12/13 (Mother's Day)

My Sunday School Lesson Bible Reading for the week of May 12, 2013 (Mother's Day) is coming from the Books of Romans, Proverbs, Titus, Matthew, I Timothy, I Peter and II Peter.

(I will label the next lesson "1 of 2 ... Life Worth Living... 5/12/13(Mother's Day."


Monday - May 6, 2013 - Full of Goodness & Knowledge - Romans 15:14-21

Apostle's Paul Missionary Plans (Romans 15:14-33)


Tuesday - May 7, 2013 - The Beginning of Knowledge - Proverbs 1:2-7

Introduction & Motto (Proverbs 1:1-7)

Proverbs 1:1-7 contains the title, "The proverbs of Solomon the son of David," etc., and is of the nature of the book. The remaining portion of the section forms a connected poem in praise of wisdom.

The Hebrew title of the book is 'Mishle,' the singular of which is 'mashal,' usually translated "proverb.




Wednesday - May 8, 2013 - An Example in Self-Control - Titus 1:5-9

Elders (Titus 1:5-16)

Elders, their appointment, qualifications and responsibilities (Titus 1:5-9)


Thursday - May 9, 2013 - Enduring to the End - Matthew 24:9-14

Teaching Eschatology/Last Things (Matthew 24:1-25:46)


Friday - May 10, 2013 - A Life of Godliness & Dignity - I Timothy 2:1-7

The Church At Prayer - (I Timothy 2:1-15)

Subjects for Prayer (I Timothy 2:1-7)

Subjects of Public Worship (I Timothy 2)


Saturday - May 11, 2013 - Love for One Another - I Peter 3:8-12

A Final Word on Christian Submission (I Peter 3:8-12)


Sunday - May 12, 2013 - Standing on God's Precious Promises - II Peter 1:4-14

A Challenge to Zeal (II Peter 1:3-15) .... zeal - persistence, diligence, perseverance, earnestness


Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Bible Encyclopedia Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, Zondervan Commentary & Reader's Digest Oxford Complete WordFinder

Social Media News ... May 5, 2013

http://www.business2community.com/social-media/10-reasons-social-media-has-peaked-8-reasons-thats-a-relief-0465094 ..............

Corporate Blogs no growth(that's if I read this article correct) ....


My Thoughts/Tips/Ideas Only :

1. Be Creative/Unique/Common Sense Approach/Build Relationships/Build Your Market ...............

2. People/Groups/Biz/Ministries have to like you and or trust you ......

3. I reviewed a book earlier this year(it was a christian book that stated a "teenager's blog is probably read more than a corporate blog) ......

4.... Don't Place Your Eggs in One Basket/Diversify......

5. Get With The Program Or Get Left ........

6. Building relationships is important for it leads to trust.

7. Building is like edifying.

8. When you accomplish something you perform and work.

9. Consider wise counsel (Proverbs 13:10).

10. Learn to accept wise advice (Judges 19:30).

11. Intelligent individuals are open to new avenues (Proverbs 18:15)

13. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, teach you and bring all things to your remembrance.

12. Only serious individuals/groups/businesses/ministries need to contact me & no I do not even have an Associate Degree ... but I started my research in 1996 from my home until 2006 ....... I went online in 2000 & bought a computer in 2000 ......

2 of 2 ... Hopeful Living ... May 5, 2013

Sunday School Lesson for May 5, 2013. Unit III. A Call to Holy Living. I Peter 1:3-12 (Devotional Reading Lamentations 3:19-24).


I Peter 1:3-12

Verses 3-5

Verse 3 ... Duties To God; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving for Christ & His Salvation

Verse 4 ... Eschatology/Last Things; Heaven; Description of Heaven, An Inheritance Incorruptible

Verse 5 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness Of The New Life; Perseverance Unto the End ... The Lord's Love & Care for His Children

We do not nor or we operating on our own strength.

(I Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 10:23; I Peter 3:15; Ephesians 2:2; Ephesians 1:18; 4:4; I Thessalonians 4:13; Colossians 1:27; I Timothy 1:1 - Reference Scriptures in the Sunday School Book)


Verses 6-7

Verse 6 ... Trials & Persecutions; Conduct Under Persecution; Joy in Persecution

Verse 7 ... Trials & Persecutions; Conduct Under Persecution; Steadfastness Rewarded

Christians/Saints of God become distressed by life;s struggles but we are not a people without hope. As believers our hope is in Christ.


Verses 8-12

Verse 8 ... Man Redeemed; Faith; Immunities & Rewards of Faith, Blessedness & Joy .... Everlasting Life & Heaven Promised

Verse 9 ... Eschatology/Last Things; Heaven; The Blessedness of Heaven, Salvation

Verse 10 ... Man Redeemed; The New Covenant; Salvation Is by Grace ... Scripture; Characteristics Of Scripture; Divinely Inspired

Verses 11,12 ... Scripture; Characteristics Of Scripture; Divinely Inspired


I Peter (First Epistle of Peter)n was written by the apostle Simon Peter to:

1.Comfort & strengthen the Christians in a season of severe trial by fiery persecution.

2. Enforce the practical & spiritual duties involved in their calling.

3. To remove all doubt as to the soundness & completeness of the religion which they had received; for they had received of the knowledge & the power of the Lord Jesus Christ, to whose majesty & glory the apostle himself had been an eyewitness.


Lamentations 3:19-24

Verses 19,20,21 ... Works of God; God's Providence In Moral Discipline; Patient Endurance of Affliction

Verses 22,23 ... God; Attributes Of God As Person; Mercy & Compassion

Verse 24 ... Duties To God; Hope; Hope in God


Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Topical Reference Bible; The International Teacher's Bible Encyclopedia Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, & KJV New Devotional & Explanatory Family Bible

5-1-2013 ... Truth, Integrity, & Honesty

April/May/June 2013 Devotional & Educational Quarterly Emphasis is on "Building Character ... Truth, Honesty, & Integrity." For any new readers of this devotion I want to share that this Devotion is designed to be studied once a week by our Church. I share Scriptures from the devotion and my study notes.

Topic Scripture ... Proverbs 6:16-19

Devotion Scripture ... Hebrews 10:10


Key Verse ... Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth (John 17:17).

Scripture: Characteristics of Scripture; Perfection & Truth of Scripture

Call to Worship: Matthew 11:28-29 .... Joy & Peace & Rest Promised ... Whosoever Will May Be Saved

Matthew 11:28 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness Of The New Life; Assurance of the Divine Favour

Matthew 11:29 ... Jesus Christ; Offices Of Christ; Christ Our Example


Proverbs 6:6-19 ... Against idleness & mischievousness & seven things hateful to God ... A FAther's Warning & Advice (Proverbs 1:8-9:18)


Hebrews 10:10 ... Jesus Christ; Office Of Christ; Our Propitiation ... (propitiation - atonement)


Topic Discussion Scriptures .... John 17; John 17:17; II Corinthians 7:1; John 17:18-19; John 17:16

John 17 ... The great prayer of Jesus/Yeshua (John 17:1-26) .... The Upper Room Ministry (John 13:1-21:25) ... Christ prayed to his Father to glorify him, to preserve his apostles, & all other believers.

II Corinthians 7:1 ... Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces Of The New Life; Perfection To Be Aimed At ... Renewal Of Bonds Between Paul & The Corinthians (II Corinthians 6:1-7:16)


John 17:18-19

Verse 18 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Humanity; Christ Compared with the Father, In Dignity

Verse 19 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Divinity; Performs the Works of God, In Bestowing Spiritual Blessings


John 17:16 ... Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces Of The New Life; Non-Conformity to the World

The Gospel of John (Book of John) "the most influential book in all literature."

John writes from personal knowledge. John shows us how a divine personage infuriated the hiearchy by claiming to be one with Jehovah. There is in St. John's Gospel a large element which, although under the guidance of the Spirit comes form himself.

In the issues of the ministry a more complete revelation is made to the disciples (John Chapters 13-20).


Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia & Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Topical Reference Bible & Zondervan Commentary

Daniel's Fast & How To Pray ... 2/2003

Scriptures on how to pray - this is one of my Feb. 10, 2003 Writings.

http://injesus.com/message-archives/christian-living/ChristianThinkers/daniel-fast-and-how-to-pray

What was on my mind when I wrote this in 2003?

I am sharing scriptures on Daniel fast:

Daniel 6:18-24, Daniel 9:1-19, Daniel 10:3-13

The book of I Timothy 2:1-2 has on record how to pray as well :::::

I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
KINGS::::::::::::IN THE USA TO MY UNDERSTANDING WE HAVE A PRESIDENT INSTEAD OF A KING...IN OTHER COUNTRIES THERE ARE KINGS, PRESIDENTS, PRIME MINISTERS, ETC...........


ALL THAT ARE IN AUTHORITY

I Timothy 2:1-2 teaches us the Duty of Intercession and Peaceableness.

I Timothy 2:1-2 refers us to Ezra 6:10, Jeremiah 29:7 and Romans 13:1:

a. which has on record sacred places "Zerubbabel's Temple" and commands the applicants to promote the building.

b. Pleading in prayer, for country, national pardon

c. Civil/social life and obedience to rulers

I Timothy 2:4 ... Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

ALL MAY BE SAVED -- Man Redeemed

Scripture text and reference taken from: Crusade @ Bible Publishers, Inc. 1970, Mt. Juliet, TN, USA, 37122

Angela Watkins, Book Reviewer, Writer/Blogger, Researcher, Former Sunday School Teacher, http://angelawatkins57.blogspot.com, http://www.writers.net/writers/21422

Sepher Tehillim ... Psalm of Gratitude ... 12/05/2007

This is not a new article, I shared this in 2007.


Psalm 40:1-5 (Week of 12-9-07 Devotional Sunday School Bible Reading)

Psalm - Prayer, Praise & Adoration = "Sepher Tehillim" the Book of Praises

David is the Writer of this Psalm. David also danced before the Lord (II Samuel 6:14,16)


Psalm 40 is a Psalm of Gratitude

Psalm 40:1-5

Verse 1 -- I WAITED patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Duties To God -- PRAYER -- In Humility & Patience

Verse 2 -- He brought me up also out of "an" horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock; and "established" my goings.

Blessedness of The New Life -- Assurance of the Divine Favour

"an" -- a pit of noise

"established" -- Psalm 37:23

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

Works of God -- God's Providence in Moral Discipline - Support in Affliction

Verse 3 -- And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

FAITH -- Examples of Faith

Verse 4 -- Blessed is the man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

FAITH -- Immunities (power or position of resisting the creation and growth of a disease) & Rewards of Faith

Real Life 101 --- Immunities (I wanted to use this for a personal stand point)....... Jehovah-Rapha.... The Lord My Healer... Exodus 15:26

Verse 5 -- Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

The Creator Praised -- The Creator of the World

Genesis 1:1 & 1:2b

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

II Samuel 6:14 -- David danced before the LORD (II Samuel 6:14, 16)

Sacred Places -- The Tabernacle & The Ark From Moses to Solomon, Michal's Contemptuous Behaviour

Contemptuous (looking at one such as despised, disgrace, scorn, worthless)


Scripture Reference Taken From:

KJV, Topical Reference Bible Edition, Crusade Bible Publishers, Mt. Juliet, TN

The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encycolpedia & Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, The John C. Winston Co., Entered 1915 at Stationer's Hall

I freely share book reviews as well as my sunday school lesson notes with various sites/places. Any additional writing-reading(s)-teaching, etc. are by appointments unless I feel directed to do so.

Some years ago a preacher email me and wanted to refer me to help write sunday school literature for the company that he was or he had written for. He told me they will pay you but they pay slow. I told him no thank you for I did not want that type of pressure put on me and another thing I have never been to Theology or Seminary School so I decided not to take him up on his offer.

1 of 2 ... Hopeful Living ... May 5, 2013

My Sunday School Bible Reading for the week of May 5, 2013 is coming from the Books of Job, Psalm/Tehillim, Lamentations, and I Peter.

As you know I have no Seminary/Theology Training so I wanted to explain first where some of my study notes came from:
The International Teacher's Bible Encyclopedia & Concordance of the KJV Precious Promise Bible KJV.


Monday - April 29, 2013 - I Have No Help in Me - Job 6:8-13

Job's second speech (Job 6:1-7:21)

A discussion between Job and his friends written in poetry. There are three sets of speeches.

The book of Job seems written to point out that such suffering is often permitted as a test of faith and a means of grace.

Job was a non-Israelite, a dweller in the land of Uz (probably near Edom, on the east or northeast), a man of wealth and exemplary piety.


Tuesday - April 30, 2013 - Days without Hope - Job 7:1-6


Wednesday - May 1, 2013 - Will Mortals Live Again? - Job 14:7-17

Job's fourth speech (Job 1:1-124:22)


Thursday - May 2, 2013 - My Times Are in Your Hands - Psalm/Tehillim 31:9-16

Psalm of Supplication: affliction & trust in God

Psalms of Adoration: Of God's goodness & mercy

Prophetical, Typical, & Historical Psalms


Friday - May 3, 2013 - The Lord Preserves the Faithful - Psalm/Tehillim 31:19-24


Saturday - May 4, 2013 - Hope in God's Faithfulness - Lamentations 3:19-24

Third Lament )Lamentations 3:1-66)

A Man of Sorrows (Lamentations 3:1-21)

A Time to Hope in God (Lamentations 3:22-39)

In the LXX., Targum, & Talmud, Jeremiah is regarded as the author of Lamentations.

Targum ... Ancient Versions of the Old Testament.

Talmud ... 'doctrine,' from the Hebrew word "to learn," is a large collection of writings containing a full account of the civil & religious laws of the Jews.

Chapter 3 consists of sixty-six verses, and three verses, each beginning with the same letter, are assigned to each successive letter of the alphabet, so that there is a threefold alphabetical arrangement in that chapter.






Sunday - May 5, 2013 - New Birth into a Living Hope - I Peter 1:3-12

The Status Of The Christian (I Peter 1:1-2:10)

The Derivation of this Status from God (I Peter 1:1-9)

The Permanence of the Christian Status in the Counsel of God (I Peter 1:10-12)


Scripture reference used/taken from: International Teacher's Bible Encyclopedia & Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible & Zondervan Commentary