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Is it possible to pick one promise of God over all the thousands of promises inthe Bible and say, “This is the greatest”? I believe we can.

It’s Revelation 21:7, “He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will behis God, and he shall be my son.”

“All things” includes everything God has ever promised. Therefore, in this onepromise we possess all the promises of God!

This study of the promises of God will awaken faith and joy in your life as youlearn of God’s all encompassing care.





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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. The Promises of God .................................................................... 5 2. The Surety of the Promises .......................................................... 7 3. The First Promises from God to Man .................................. ...... 11 4. The Greatest Promise in the Bible ........................................ ..... 13 5. God’s Promises Caused Man and Women to

Become Famous ......................................................................... 15 6. God’s Promises to Children ....................................................... 21 7. Jesus Made Promises .................................................................. 25 8. Promises Regarding the Holy Spirit .......................................... 29 9. Promises of the Mercy of God ................................................... 31 10. God’s Promises to all Mankind .................................................. 37 11. Promises Relating to Inner Spiritual Life .................................. 39 12. Promises Relating to Fear .......................................................... 41 13. Promise of God’s Faithfulness ................................................... 43 14. The Promise of God for the Home ............................................. 47 15. Promises for Endurance ............................................................. 51 16. Promises for the Afflicted .......................................................... 53 17. God’s Promises Related to Everlasting Life .............................. 55 18. Promises Related to Health and Healing .................................... 59 19. Promises of Deliverance ............................................................ 61 20. How to Get Promises Fulfilled ................................................... 65 21. Promises of Giving ..................................................................... 67 22. Promises of Joy .......................................................................... 71 23. Promises Regarding Hope .......................................................... 73 24. Promises of Peace ...................................................................... 75 25. God Made Personal Promises to Me .......................................... 77 26. The Ten Final Promises of the Bible ......................................... 83

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Lesson 1

THE PROMISES OF GOD

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INTRODUCTION: There are more than 7,000 precise, precious promises in the Bible. These were made by God to man. They reach every part of the human life. There are 31,173 verses in the total Bible: 23,214 in the Old Testament 7,959 in the New Testament The promises of God are very clearly one of the most important subjects of the Bible. Yet if you check the bookshelves and libraries, it is a subject somewhat neglected. 1. THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE CONDITIONAL

A. If you serve me—I will bless you (Psalm 119:2). B. If you tithe—I will open the windows of heaven (Malachi 3:10).

Psalm 50:5, Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

C. The covenant with God was made by sacrifice.

Galatians 3:21, Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

Men oftentimes do not receive the promises of God because they do not ACT upon them. They believe these promises are true, but do not initiate their fulfillment.

2. A PROMISE YOU CAN READ FORWARD OR BACKWARD

Hebrews 13:5, Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

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3. WITH EVERY DEMAND OF GOD THERE IS A PROMISE

A. Gold lies buried very deeply. It makes a demand on those who desire it. B. Diamonds, rare and beautiful, are hidden in darkness but are rewarding in the

light. C. Demand of praise

Psalm 43:5, Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

D. Demand of forgiveness

Matthew 6:15, For if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

E. Demand of sharing

Matthew 19:21, Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

F. Demand of service

Colossians 3:24, Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

G. Demand of giving

Luke 6:38, Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

H. Demand of love

I Corinthian 2:9, But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

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Lesson 2

THE SURETY OF THE PROMISES

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READING: II Corinthians 1:20, For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. This tells us that if God promises to do something, He will do it. The answer is yes, not yes and no, or maybe, or sometimes. INTRODUCTION: There are over 7,000 promises in the bible made to believers by God. We will look at many facets of these glittering diamonds of truth. Some are startling and others breathtaking. 1. SURETY OF PRESENCE

A. Hebrews 13:5, Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content

with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

B. Psalm 125:2, As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is

round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

2. SURETY OF TIME

A. I Peter 1:25, But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

B. Matthew 24:35, Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not

pass away. C. Isaiah 40:8, The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God

shall stand for ever.

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3. SURETY OF LOCATION

Psalm 119:89, For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

4. SURETY OF SUBSTANCE

A. Matthew 5:18, For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

B. Exodus 12:25, And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which

the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.

5. SURETY OF THE ELEMENT—WORD

A. Psalm 138:2, . . . for thou has magnified thy word above all thy name. B. Jeremiah 33:3, Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and

mighty things, which thou knowest not.

6. SURETY OF COVENANT

I John 3:22, And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

7. SURETY OF REST

I Kings 8:56, Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.

8. SURETY OF PERFORMANCE

A. Numbers 23:19, God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man,

that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

B. Romans 4:21, And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was

able also to perform. C. Hebrews 11:11, . . .judged him faithful who had promised.


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9. SURETY OF WITNESS

Hebrews 10:23, Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).

10. SURETY OF HELP

A. Psalm 91:15, He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him

in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. B. Psalm 125:2, As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is

round about his people from henceforth even for ever. C. Psalm 91:4, He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt

thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. D. Psalm 34:7, The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear

him, and delivereth them. E. Jeremiah 32:42, For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this great

evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have promised them.


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Lesson 3

THE FIRST PROMISES FROM GOD TO MAN

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READING: Genesis 3:15, And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. INTRODUCTION: It is always important to know the origins and beginnings of truth. From the very beginning, God has made commitments and promises to man. God’s promises form His divine relationship with humankind. 1. PROMISE TO EVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN

Genesis 3:15, And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

2. PROMISE OF UNITY IN MARRIAGE

Genesis 2:24, Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

A. The promise requires that the couple forsake all others. B. The married couple will be able to walk together.

1) In sickness or in health 2) In poverty or in wealth

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3. GOD’S PROMISE TO NOAH

Genesis 6:18, But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee.

4. GOD’S PROMISE OF THE SEASONS

Genesis 8:22, While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.

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THE GREATEST PROMISE IN THE BIBLE

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READING: Revelation 21:7, He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. INTRODUCTION: How can you pick one promise of God over all the thousands of promises and say, “This is the greatest?” I believe we can. That promise is Revelation 21:7. 1. “ALL THINGS” INCLUDES EVERYTHING GOD HAS EVER

PROMISED

Therefore, in this one promise we possess all the promises of God!

2. WHO RECEIVES THIS GREATEST PROMISE?

This greatest promise belongs to the persistant, loyal follower, sinners who have become saints. I John 2:25, And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

3. HOW TO RECEIVE THIS GREATEST PROMISE

I John 5:4, For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

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4. THE REWARDS OF THIS GREATEST PROMISE

A. Revelation 2:7, . . .To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

1) Eat of the tree of life 2) In the midst of the paradise of God 3) Tree of life lost in Eden—gained in New Jerusalem

B. Revelation 2:17, . . .To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden

manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

1) Eat of hidden manna 2) A white stone 3) A new name

C. Revelation 2:26, And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end,

to him will I give power over the nations.

Power over the nations. D. Revelation 3:5, He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white

raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

1) Clothed in white raiment. 2) Not blot out his name from Book of Life 3) Confess his name before Father and His Angels

E. Revelation 3:21, To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my

throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

Sit with Christ in His throne.

F. Revelation 3:12, Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

G. Revelation 2:11, He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto

the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

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Lesson 5

GOD’S PROMISES CAUSED MEN AND WOMEN TO BECOME FAMOUS

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READING: Genesis 12:1-3, Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: v. 2, And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: v. 3, And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. INTRODUCTION: In this lesson, we wrestle with the imponderables. Can God’s promises make a man great, and are they real? God made special promises to persons who dared to believe and to act on His Word. Napoleon, emperor of France, was reviewing his troops near Paris when his horse became unruly. The emperor dropped the reins while giving command and the spirited animal bounded away. Napoleon was in danger of being hurled to the ground. A young private standing in line, leaped forward, seized the bridle of the horse, and saved his general from a fall. The emperor, looking at him, abruptly said, “Thank you captain. Of what regiment? Of my guards?” Napoleon galloped away. The private laid down his musket, and walked toward a group of officers. One of them rebuked him for breaking rank. The private responded, “I’m a captain of the royal guards.” The officer said, “You are insane, who told you this?” The soldier pointed at the emperor, “He said it, sir.” The officer said, “I beg your pardon captain, I was not aware of your promotion.” You see, when the emperor said it, it did not matter how he looked or whether he had on the right uniform. It only mattered that he said it! When God says it, believe it! Act!

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1. HOW ARE MEN OR WOMEN MADE GREAT BY GOD’S PROMISES?

It happens when they believe the words of God. Hebrews 11:6, . . .believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

2. NOAH WAS A MAN MADE GREAT BY BELIEVING PROMISES

A. God said: Genesis 6:18, But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come

into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee. He believed and he obeyed God after the flood. B. God promised Noah: Genesis 8:21, And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in

his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.

C. Noah believed the promise of the rainbow: Genesis 9:13, I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a

covenant between me and the earth.

3. GOD PROMISED ABRAHAM

Genesis 12:2-3, And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: v. 3, And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. What a promise!

4. JACOB BELIEVED AND ACCEPTED THE PROMISE!

Genesis 27:28-29, Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine: v. 29, Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.


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5. JOSEPH

Genesis 50:24-25, And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, Isaac, and to Jacob. v. 25, And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence.

6. MOSES

Exodus 3:12, And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou has brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

7. GOD PROMISED TO TAKE JOSHUA INTO THE PROMISED LAND

Joshua 1:2-9, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. v. 3, Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. v. 4, From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. v. 5, There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. v. 6, Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. v. 7, Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. v. 8, This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. v. 9, Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whither-soever thou goest.

8. GIDEON WAS PROMISED VICTORY

God said to rout the enemy and Gideon would have victory.


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Judges 6:14, And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?

9. GOD MADE MANY PROMISES TO DAVID

II Samuel 7:11, And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the Lord telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

10. SOLOMON

I Chronicles 17:10, And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an house.

11. SIMEON

What a promise Simeon received.

Luke 2:25-26, And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. v. 26, And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

12. PAUL

God gave Paul many promises, beginning with the day that he was converted near Damascus.

Acts 27:23-24, For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, v. 24, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

A. God promised Paul that he would see Caesar, the most powerful ruler on Planet Earth.

B. He also received the promise that everyone with him should be saved.

13. THE CENTURION SENT FOR PETER

Acts 10:6, He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.


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14. GOD’S PROMISE TO EVE

Genesis 3:15, And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

15. SARAH

Genesis 17:15-16, And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. v. 16, And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her.

16. DEBORAH

Judges 4:4, And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

17. MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS, BELIEVED GOD’S PROMISE

Luke 1:30-32, And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. v. 31, And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. v. 32, He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David.

18. ANNA

Luke 2:37-38, And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. v. 38, And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

CONCLUSION:

Age does not stop us from receiving God’s promises. The list of those who became famous by receiving God’s promises would be endless. Because we are surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses, let us believe and receive of God’s promises also.


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Lesson 6

GOD’S PROMISES TO CHILDREN

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READING: Psalm 91:16, With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Jeremiah 31:29, In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children’s teeth are set on edge. Ezekiel 18:2, What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge? INTRODUCTION: Home is the greatest institution. A holy wedlock can become an unholy deadlock, but God makes the difference. 1. PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DIRECT CHILDREN

Children who are spiritually directed by a parent are fortunate.

Genesis 18:19, For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken to him.

2. PROMISES WERE MADE OF A SON TO ESTABLISH THE

COVENANT OF GOD

A. Genesis 17:19, And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.

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B. Genesis 17:9, And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

3. CHILDREN ARE PROMISED A LONG LIFE WHEN THEY OBEY

THEIR PARENTS

A. Exodus 20:12, Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

B. Deuteronomy 5:16, Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God

hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

C. Ephesians 6:1-3, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. v. 2, Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with

promise; v. 3, That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. D. Proverbs 10:27, The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the

wicked shall be shortened. E. I Kings 3:14, And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my

commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days. F. Matthew 15:4, For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother:

and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. G. Colossians 3:20, Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well

pleasing unto the Lord. H. Proverbs 8:32, Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are

they that keep my ways.

4. THE PROMISES ARE TO YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN

A. Mark 10:14, . . .Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

B. Psalm 115:14, The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your

children. C. Acts 2:39, For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that

are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.


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D. Psalm 37:25, I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

5. CHILDREN HONOR GOOD MOTHERS

Proverbs 31:28, Her Children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

6. GOD PROMISES TO BLESS THE CHILDREN OF THE RIGHTEOUS

Isaiah 44:3, For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.

7. GOD’S PROMISE TO ABANDONED CHILDREN

Psalm 27:10, When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.

8. CHILDREN PROTECTED BY ANGELS

Matthew 18:10, Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

9. HOLY SPIRIT BLESSING PROMISED TO OUR CHILDREN

Acts 2:38-39, Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. v. 39, For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

10. PRODUCING MIGHTY SEED

Psalm 112:1-2, Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. v. 2, His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.


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Lesson 7

JESUS MADE PROMISES

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READING: Matthew 6:33, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. INTRODUCTION: Father God made promises in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, promises were made by Jesus Christ our Lord. 1. THE FIRST WRITTEN PROMISE OF JESUS

A. Luke 5:10, . . .And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt

catch men.

Matthew 4:19, And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

B. This promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. After Peter’s preaching to

the multitudes we read in Acts 2:41, Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

2. JESUS PROMISES TO REMAIN WITH US

Hebrews 13:5, . . .I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Matthew 28:20, . . .I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

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3. JESUS PROMISES THE HOLY SPIRIT

A. John 14:16, And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter. . .

B. Acts 1:8, But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon

you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

C. Luke 24:49, And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry

ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

4. JESUS PROMISES A DWELLING PLACE

John 14:2-3, In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. v. 3, And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

5. JESUS PROMISES ETERNAL LIFE

John 3:15, That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

6. JESUS PROMISES TO RETURN

John 14:3, And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

7. JESUS PROMISES TO BE WITH YOU

Matthew 28:20, Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

8. JESUS’ PROMISE FOR NEEDS AND REQUESTS

John 15:7, If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

9. JESUS’ PROMISE REGARDING

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10. JESUS’ PROMISE TO KEEP

Luke 21:18, But there shall not an hair on your head perish. 11. JESUS’ PROMISE TO NEVER THIRST

John 4:14, But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

12. FINAL PROMISES IN THE GREAT COMMISSION

Mark 16:15-20

A. . . .He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. B. These signs shall follow them that believe:

1) . . .In my name shall they cast out devils. . . 2) . . .They shall speak with new tongues. . . 3) . . .They shall take up serpents. . .(Acts 28:4) 4) . . .And if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. . . 5) . . .They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. . . 6) Matthew 28:20, . . .Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.


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PROMISES REGARDING THE HOLY SPIRIT

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READING: I Corinthians 2:10, But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit, as the Third Person of the Trinity, is involved in the great promises to the believer in Christ. 1. THE HOLY SPIRIT PROPHESIED

A. Joel 2:28-29, And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit

upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

v. 29, And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

B. Isaiah 44:3, For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the

dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.

C. Matthew 3:11, . . .but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I

am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.

2. THE HOLY SPIRIT TO ABIDE FOREVER

John 14:16, And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.

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3. PROMISES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ARE TO ALL GENERATIONS

A. Acts 2:38-39, Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

v. 39, For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

B. John 14:16, And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another

Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.

4. THE HOLY SPIRIT REVEALS CHRIST AS LORD

I Corinthians 12:3, Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

5. THE HOLY SPIRIT TESTIFIES OF CHRIST

John 15:26, But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me.

6. THE HOLY SPIRIT TEACHES

John 14:26, But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

7. THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS COMFORT

A. Acts 9:31, Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

B. John 14:26, But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will

send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

8. THE HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKS OF LAST DAYS

I Timothy 4:1, Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.

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PROMISES OF THE MERCY OF GOD

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READING:

II Corinthians 1:3, Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. INTRODUCTION:

Our God is the Father of mercies.

Mercy means: A. Pity B. Compassionate treatment to an offender C. Forgiveness, to spare one D. Tolerance, grace E. Foregoing punishment

1. MERCY SEAT—THE MEETING PLACE WITH GOD

Exodus 25:17-22, And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof. v. 18, And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat. v. 19, And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof. v. 20, And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be. v. 21, And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee. v. 22, And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.

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A. The mercy seat was the golden plate on the Ark of the Covenant.

B. It was the resting place of God among His people.

C. It had two angels of beaten gold work on the ends.

D. v. 22, . . .and there I will meet with thee. This was God’s great promise!

2. EXAMPLES OF THOSE WHO RECEIVED MERCY

A. Jonah—in the whale’s belly

Jonah 2:2, . . .I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.

B. Jacob—after lying and cheating, God gave mercy.

Genesis 32:9-12, And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee: v. 10, I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands. v. 11, Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children. v. 12, And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.

C. Israel—Returned them to their land after their backsliding.

Nehemiah 1:5-9, . . .I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments: v. 6, Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father’s house have sinned. v. 7, We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses.

v. 8, Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thou commandedst thy servant Moses, saying, If ye transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations:

v. 9, But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there.


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D. Lot—a man in a jam

Genesis 19:19, Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die.

Lot thanked God for His mercy in saving him from Sodom.

3. GOD REVEALS MERCY TO MANY

A. Exodus 20:6, And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

B. Exodus 33:19, And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

C. Exodus 34:7, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.

D. Numbers 14:18-19, The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.

v. 19, Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.

E. Deuteronomy 7:9, Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.

4. KING DAVID KNEW MERCY

David spoke more of mercy than any other.

A. Psalm 6:2, Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

B. Psalm 9:13, Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death.

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D. Psalm 23:6, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

E. Psalm 33:18, Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy.

F. Psalm 86:5, For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

G. Psalm 101:1, I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

5. JESUS EXTENDED MERCY

A. The woman in adultery.

John 8:4, 10, 11, They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. v. 10, When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? v. 11, She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

B. Bartimaeus—born blind, a beggar. Others said, “Be quiet.” Jesus said, “Come.”

Mark 10:46-52, And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. v. 47, And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. v. 48, And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. v. 49, And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. v. 50, And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. v. 51, And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. v. 52, And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

C. Saul (Paul)—He had hated and killed God’s people.

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v. 4, And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? v. 5, And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. v. 6, And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

6. GOD HAS ENDURING MERCY

A. I Chronicles 16:34, O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy

endureth for ever. B. James 5:11, Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the

patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

7. MERCY IS COMMENDED OF US

Micah 6:8, He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

8. THE UNGODLY RECEIVE MERCY

Isaiah 55:7, Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

9. MERCY FOR THE BACKSLIDER

A. II Chronicles 30:9, . . .for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and

will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him. B. Micah 7:18, Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth

by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.

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GOD’S PROMISES TO ALL MANKIND

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READING:

Genesis 18:17-18, And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; v. 18, Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

INTRODUCTION:

God loves all races, cultures, nations, families and persons. No one is excluded. We must believe it.

I have lived in over 100 countries. I have visited Tibet. I have preached in jungles. God showed His love in each place. 1. GOD’S HAND LIFTED TO THE NATIONS

Isaiah 49:22, Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people. . .

This is a divine commitment.

2. ALL NATIONS COME AND WORSHIP

Revelation 15:4, . . .for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

3. GOD IS NOT WILLING THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH

II Peter 3:9, The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

What a precious promise this is! It includes all mankind.

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4. TOTAL MANKIND LOVED

John 3:16, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. This is called the Golden Text of the Bible.

5. HOLY SPIRIT’S INVITATION IS TO WHOSOEVER WILL

Revelation 22:17, And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. This is the last petition, the last call, of the Bible. It is found on the last page of the Bible.

6. REDEMPTION FOR ALL NATIONS

Revelation 5:9, And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and the tongue, and people, and nation.

7. ALL NATIONS WILL BRING GLORY TO HEAVEN

Revelation 21:24, And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

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PROMISES RELATING TO INNER SPIRITUAL LIFE

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READING:

Exodus 19:10, And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their clothes.

INTRODUCTION:

God has promised to give us holiness of life and has made provision for it.

These promises separate us from everything destructive and sinful, to personal victory in our inner spiritual life.

There are 1,500 verses in the bible on godliness and holiness.

1. WE ARE TO CLEANSE OURSELVES

II Corinthians 7:1, Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2. TO BE HOLY IS TO BE LIKE GOD

Exodus 15:11, Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

3. HOLINESS IS NOT OPTIONAL

Hebrews 12:14, Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

4. JESUS MADE A PROMISE ON THE INNER SPIRITUAL LIFE

Matthew 5:8, Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

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5. INNER SPIRITUAL LIFE IS A PROGRESSIVE INNER DETACHMENT FROM EVIL

A. I Corinthians 6:17-18, But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. v. 18, Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he

that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. B. I John 3:3, And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as

he is pure.

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PROMISES RELATING TO FEAR

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READING:

I John 4:18, There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. INTRODUCTION:

Fear is used 500 times in the Bible.

The Bible is the book against fear. Fear is a monster. Fear is striking in fury today. Millions are being tormented. There are at least 365 “Fear nots” in the bible. Fear is a painful enemy, filling its victims with dread and anxiety.

1. DO NOT FEAR GOD, BUT RESPECT HIM

II Timothy 1:7, For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2. FEAR OF THE FUTURE

Luke 21:26, Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

3. FEAR OF EVIL

A. Proverbs 1:33, But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

B. Psalm 23:4, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

4. NO FEAR OF MEN

A. Isaiah 51:7, Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.

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B. Hebrews 13:6, So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

5. COMMANDMENTS AGAINST FEAR

A. Isaiah 54:4, Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed. . .

B. Isaiah 26:3, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

C. Jeremiah 39:17, But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the LORD: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art afraid.

In Jeremiah 39:18, it says that Ebedmelech was a despised Ethiopian. He had been kind to the prophet Jeremiah. God promised to preserve him from those he feared. Thousands were slain by the Chaldeans, but the Ethiopian was not hurt. . .

6. GOD’S SUCCESSFUL MEN OF HISTORY WERE NOT AFRAID

A. God always told His men not to be afraid.

B. God commanded that the judges of Israel were not to fear men.

Deuteronomy 1:17, Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is to hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.

C. Isaiah 12:2, Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD

JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

D. Israel was not to fear giants or walled cities.

Joshua 10:25, . . .Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

E. Daniel 10:19, . . .O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

F. Psalm 46:1-2, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. v. 2, Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the

mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.

7. NO FEAR OF PROVISION

Matthew 10:31, Fear not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

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PROMISE OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

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Deuteronomy 7:9, Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations. INTRODUCTION:

Humans long for loved ones and friends to be faithful. We applaud faithfulness to our husbands/wives, country, friends, etc. God is faithful!

1. ABRAHAM’S STRENGTH WAS IN GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

Romans 4:20-21, He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; v. 21, And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

2. MOSES KNEW THAT GOD WOULD KEEP HIS COVENANT

God promised Moses that he would keep His covenant with those that loved Him and obeyed His commandments (Deuteronomy 7:9).

3. DAVID KNEW GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

A. Psalm 36:5, Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness

reacheth unto the clouds.

B. Psalm 119:90, Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast estab-lished the earth, and it abideth.

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4. SOLOMON DECLARED GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

When Solomon dedicated the Temple in 1,000 B.C., he commemorated over 500 years of God’s faithfulness.

I Kings 8:56, Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.

5. JEREMIAH KNEW HIS FAITHFULNESS

Lamentation 3:22-23, It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. v. 23, They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

6. ISAIAH 42:4

He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth. . .

7. PAUL KNEW GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

A. II Corinthians 1:20, For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him

Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

B. In Hebrews, Paul confirms God’s faithfulness.

Hebrews 10:23, Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).

8. JOHN KNEW CHRIST’S FAITHFULNESS

Revelation 1:5, And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood.

9. THE DEVIL IS NOT FAITHFUL TO ANY PERSON

John 10:10, The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy...

10. UNFAITHFULNESS IS A SIGN OF THE TIMES

A. II Timothy 3:1-5, This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall

come. v. 2, For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,

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v. 3, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incon-tinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, v. 4, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; v. 5, Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

B. Men are marked in this age as:

1) Trucebreakers 2) False accusers 3) Incontinent—intemperate 4) Traitors

11. NOAH FOUND GOD FAITHFUL

Genesis 6:8, But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

12. DANIEL FOUND GOD FAITHFUL

Daniel 6:22, My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me.

13. THE THREE HEBREW CHILDREN FOUND GOD FAITHFUL

Daniel 3:28, Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

14. THE WIDOW OF ELIJAH’S DAY FOUND GOD FAITHFUL

I Kings 17:16, And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.

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Lesson 14

THE PROMISES OF GOD FOR THE HOME

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READING:

Matthew 7:24-25, Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: v. 25, And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. INTRODUCTION:

God loves the home. It is high on His list of blessing. He has made promises precisely for the home.

The rock is God’s Word, which are His promises. When a man feeds on the promises of God daily: A. He will never talk about how poor he is.

B. He will talk about a new power.

C. He will talk about a new anointing.

D. He will sing a new song.

America’s homes need this security. 1. THE PROMISES OF GOD FOR THE HOME

A. Proverbs 12:7, The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the

righteous shall stand. B. God’s promises deal very strongly with love, marriage, home and parent-hood. C. In this modern day of disastrous home life, the Bible gives guidance with

numerous promises related to the right kind of love and marriage.

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D. America has never had it so good materially. However, America has never had it so bad morally and spiritually. We need to study the promises of God and rediscover life.

2. THE FIRST COMMANDMENT WITH A PROMISE

A. Exodus 20:12, Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long

upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

This makes a strong home with honor and respect. B. Proverbs 22:6, Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he

will not depart from it.

This is a faithful promise that God is obligated to fulfill.

3. CONSIDER OTHERS IN THE HOME

Ephesians 6:4, And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

4. THE PROMISES FOR THE HOUSE AND BUSINESS

Deuteronomy 7:13, And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

5. PROMISES TO BLESS FUTURE GENERATIONS

A. Psalm 102:28, The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall

be established before thee.

B. Isaiah 44:3, For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.

6. A PROMISE TO THE JUST

A. Proverbs 20:7, The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed

after him.

B. Jeremiah 49:11, Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.


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7. A PROMISE OF PROVISION

Psalm 37:25, I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

8. UNITY OF FAMILY

A. It was good for Adam intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually not to

be alone, but to have a family and a home.

Genesis 2:18, And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

B. Ephesians 5:31, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and

shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. C. Malachi 4:6, And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the

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READING: Hebrews 11:27, By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. INTRODUCTION Endurance is not an easy subject in our world of quitters. Endurance is happiness. James 5:11, Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. 1. ENDURANCE FOR LIFE

A. Mark 13:13, And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall

endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

It is not who begins the Christian walk, but the one who finishes that counts with God. In running a race, it’s the finish line that counts.

B. I Corinthians 9:24, Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth

the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

2. GOD GIVES POWER TO ENDURE


3. END OF THE UPRIGHT LIFE

Psalm 37:37, Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.

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4. SUFFICIENT OIL WAS PROVIDED

The five wise virgins in Matthew 25:7-9 had enough oil until the bridegroom came. v. 7, Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. v. 8, And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. v. 9, But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

5. BE FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH

The overcomer of the Book of Revelation is one who is faithful to death.

Revelation 2:10, Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

6. GOD ENDURES MAN

Romans 9:22, What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction.

7. CHRISTIANS CAN BE OVERCOMERS

We can endure and overcome the temptations of the enemy.

A. James 1:12, Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

B. Luke 10:19, Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

8. ENDURING BRINGS RENEWED STRENGTH AND VICTORY

A. Isaiah 40:31, But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

B. Daniel 11:32, . . .but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

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PROMISES FOR THE AFFLICTED

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READING:

Psalm 34:19, Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. INTRODUCTION:

Job said that what he had feared came upon him. There are human afflictions. We do not deny this. The question is, what do we do about them? How we handle them is so very important. 1. THERE IS A WAY OUT OF AFFLICTION

Acts 7:9-10, And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, v. 10, And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

2. THERE IS STRENGTH FOR THE AFFLICTED

II Corinthians 12:9, And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

3. TEACHING ABOUT AFFLICTION

The older Apostle Paul encouraged the younger disciple Timothy.

II Timothy 4:5, But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

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4. HUMAN AFFLICTIONS ARE LIGHT AND SHORT

II Corinthians 4:17, For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

5. JESUS, OUR EXAMPLE FOR LIFE

Jesus despised the shame and endured the cross for the knowledge of the resurrection.

Hebrews 12:2, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

6. BE AN OVERCOMER IN AFFLICTION

The Christian is not overcome by affliction, but an overcomer in affliction.

A. II corinthians 4:8-10, We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are

perplexed, but not in despair; v. 9, Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; v. 10, Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the

life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. B. Romans 12:21, Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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GOD’S PROMISES RELATED TO EVERLASTING LIFE

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READING:

Romans 6:22, But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. INTRODUCTION:

The deepest desire of every human is to experience:

1) Everlasting life 2) To live continuously 3) To live perpetually 4) To be healthy 5) To be happy

On this earth, man is denied the fulness of these desires. 1. HUMAN DEATH IS AN APPOINTMENT

Hebrews 9:27, And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.

2. HUMAN DEATH IS LIMITED

Human life is divinely limited to an average of three score and ten years (60 + 10=70). Psalm 90:10, The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

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3. MAN’S LIFE IS LIMITED

Man begins great works that he cannot complete because of his cessation of time on this earth. He finally gets sick unto death.

4. CHRISTIANS ARE PROMISED EVERLASTING LIFE

Romans 6:22-23, But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. v. 23, For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

5. WHAT IS EVERLASTING LIFE?

A. It is life without a terminal point.

B. It is perpetual health—with no sickness or death.

6. EVERLASTING LIFE IS AN INHERITANCE

A. Matthew 19:29, And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

B. I Peter 1:3-4, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

v. 4, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.

7. EVERLASTING LIFE A REWARD

Romans 6:22, But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

8. EVERLASTING LIFE IS A KINGDOM

A. II Peter 1:11, For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into

the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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9. THE DOOR INTO EVERLASTING LIFE

I Corinthians 15:51-58, Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, v. 52, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. v. 53, For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. v. 54, So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. v. 55, O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? v. 56, The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. v. 57, But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. v. 58, Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

10. KNOWLEDGE AND EVERLASTING LIFE

I Corinthians 13:9-12, For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. v. 10, But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. v. 11, When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. v. 12, For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

11. EVERLASTING LIFE THE GRAND FULFILLMENT OF REST FOR BELIEVERS

A. Revelation 7:17, For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed

them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears form their eyes.

B. Revelation 14:13, And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write,

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

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12. WHO IS THE DISPENSER OF EVERLASTING LIFE?

A. II Timothy 1:10, But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

B. I Timothy 6:16, Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man

can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

C. John 3:16, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

13. WHO RECEIVES EVERLASTING LIFE?

Everlasting life is reserved for those who hear and believe. John 5:24, . . .He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life. . .

14. EVERLASTING LIFE IS A HARVEST FROM SEED-SOWING

Galatians 6:8, For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

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PROMISES RELATED TO HEALTH AND HEALING

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READING:

III John 2, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. INTRODUCTION:

God wants His people well. The Bible is full of references to not only God’s willingness to heal, but also His desire to protect His children from sickness.

1. HEALTH AND HEALING ARE PROMISED IN THE ATONEMENT

A. Psalm 103:3, Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.

B. Isaiah 53:5, But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

C. I Peter 2:24, Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

2. HEALTH AND HEALING ARE PROMISED TO THOSE WHO OBEY

GOD

A. Proverbs 3:5-8, Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

v. 6, In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. v. 7, Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. v. 8, It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

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B. Proverbs 4:20-23, My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

v. 21, Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

v. 22, For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. v. 23, Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

C. Exodus 15:26, . . .If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy

God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.

D. Exodus 23:25, And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.

3. HEALING IS PROMISED TO THOSE WHO HAVE FAITH

A. James 5:14, Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church;

and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. B. Mark 16:17-18, And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name

shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; v. 18, They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall

not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

4. GOD PROMISES TO TAKE AWAY ALL SICKNESS

Deuteronomy 7:15, And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.

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PROMISES OF DELIVERANCE

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READING: Isaiah 59:19, So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. Psalm 91:7, A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. INTRODUCTION: Man needs deliverance. He has a potential enemy, the devil, the adversary. The promises of God are sure. 1. SOURCE OF DELIVERANCE

The three Hebrew children said: Daniel 3:17, If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.

2. GOD KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER

II Peter 2:9, The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished.

3. AN INVISIBLE ARMY OF DELIVERANCE

II Kings 6:12-18, And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.

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v. 13, And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. v. 14, Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. v. 15, And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? v. 16, And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. v. 17, And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. v. 18, And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.

4. SONGS BRING DELIVERANCE

Psalm 32:7, Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

5. VICTORY PROMISE

I Corinthians 10:13, There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

6. DELIVERANCE FROM EVIL WORKS

II Timothy 4:18, And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

7. DELIVERANCE FROM DEATH, SORROW AND BACKSLIDING

Psalm 116:8, For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

8. DELIVERANCE FROM TRICKS AND SICKNESS

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9. DELIVERANCE IS IN YOUR HAND

James 4:7, Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

10. DELIVERANCE IS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

A. God has delivered:

Psalm 116:8, For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

B. God does deliver:

Psalm 34:19, Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

C. God will deliver:

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HOW TO GET PROMISES FULFILLED

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READING: Hebrews 6:12, That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. INTRODUCTION: FAITH believes that God is and that He is the Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). PATIENCE waits calmly without murmuring or doubting. FAITH says, “I have it,” and PATIENCE waits for it. FAITH is the “yea” of the promise and PATIENCE brings the “amen” of the promise. 1. HOW TO GET A PROMISE FULFILLED

A. Romans 4:20, He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but

was strong in faith, giving glory to God. B. Galatians 4:23, But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but

he of the freewoman was by promise. C. Hebrews 11:33, Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness,

obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. D. Isaiah 44:3, For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the

dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.

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2. KNOW THE WORD

Romans 10:17, So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 3. LED BY THE SPIRIT

Romans 8:14, 26, 28, For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. v. 26, Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. v. 28, And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

4. WILLING TO OBEY

Isaiah 1:19, If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.

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PROMISES OF GIVING

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READING:

III John 2, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. INTRODUCTION:

There are set laws for the miracle of prosperity and health. They are as strong as the law of gravitation. There are immutable guarantees.

God’s desire for you is interrelated to your total being.

1) Materially—Prosper 2) Physically—Healing 3) Spiritually—Growth

1. GOD OUTGIVES ALL OTHERS

Matthew 7:11, If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

2. GOD GIVES TO US BY SACRIFICE

Romans 8:32, He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

3. JESUS REVEALED THE GREAT SECRET OF RECEIVING

Luke 6:38, Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

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4. WHAT YOU SOW, YOU SHALL HARVEST

Galatians 6:7, Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but no one can count the apples in a seed. When you sow, you reap bountifully.

5. JESUS SAID “RETURNED A HUNDREDFOLD IN THIS LIFE . . .”

A. Matthew 6:33, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteous-ness;

and all these things shall be added unto you. B. Ecclesiastes 11:1, Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after

many days. C. Mark 10:29-30, And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is

no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,

v. 30, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

6. PROVISIONS FOR THOSE WHO SEEK GOD

Psalm 34:10, The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.

7. TITHE AND WINDOWS

Malachi 3:10, Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

8. A WIDOW GAVE TO GOD FIRST

I Kings 17:14, For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. The barrel of meal did not waste and the oil did not fail.


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9. RICHES AND NEEDS

Philippians 4:19, But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

10. THE WITNESS OF EXPERIENCE AND AGE


11. THE LIBERAL GIVER IS DELIVERED — GOD BRINGS DELIVER-

ANCE

Psalm 41:1, Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.

12. DIVINE GUARANTEE OF PARTNERSHIP

Proverbs 3:9-10, Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase: v. 10, So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

13. DIVINE PATTERN FOR GIVING AND GETTING

Proverbs 11:25, The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

14. BLESSINGS TO THOSE WHO GIVE TO THE POOR

A. Isaiah 58:10, And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the

afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day:

B. Proverbs 19:17, He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and

that which he hath given will he pay him again.

15. YOU DETERMINE THE HARVEST

II Corinthians 9:6, But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.


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16. GIVING IS RELATED TO THE HEART OF MAN

II Corinthians 9:7, Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

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PROMISES OF JOY

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READING: Nehemiah 8:10, . . .for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. INTRODUCTION: God created man for happiness and not sorrow. God gave man a happy disposition. 1. THE SOURCE OF JOY IS GOD

Nehemiah 8:10, . . .the joy of the LORD is your strength. 2. GOD’S KINGDOM IS JOY

Romans 14:17, For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

3. SALVATION BRINGS JOY

Isaiah 12:3, Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

4. PRAYER BRINGS JOY

Psalm 126:5, They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

5. LIVING IN GOD’S PRESENCE ASSURES JOY

Psalm 16;11, Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

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6. SORROW TURNED INTO JOY

A. Jeremiah 31:13, Then shalt the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

B. Psalm 30:5, . . .weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the

morning.

7. LOST JOY RESTORED

Psalm 51:12, Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Repentance leads to forgiveness.

8. ETERNAL JOY FOR THE RIGHTEOUS

The book of Revelation gives the final abode of man.

A. Revelation 7:17, . . . and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. B. Revelation 21:4, . . . and there shall be no more death. C. Revelation 21:1, . . . and there was no more sea. (No separation) D. Revelation 22:5, And there shall be no night there. . . E. Revelation 21:23, . . . no need of the sun, neither of the moon. . . F. Revelation 21:23, . . . the Lamb is the light thereof. G. Revelation 22:3, And there shall be no more curse.

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PROMISES REGARDING HOPE

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READING: Psalm 33:18, 22, Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy. v. 22, Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. INTRODUCTION: Believers are people of hope. When unbelievers see only bad things and a dark future, God’s people have a hope that works. 1. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF HOPE?

The dictionary says hope is: A. The opposite of hopelessness. B. Light—for the future. C. Comfort—believing for better things.

2. HOPE AND ETERNAL LIFE

Hebrews 6:19, Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.

3. HOPE IS A RESULT OF THE NEW BIRTH

I Peter 1:3, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

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4. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF HOPE

A. Jeremiah 17:7, Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

B. Psalm 146:5, Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope

is in the LORD his God.

5. HOPE IS ONLY FROM GOD

Psalm 39:7, And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

6. HOPE IS RELATED TO ETERNAL LIFE

Titus 3:7, That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs accord-ing to the hope of eternal life.

7. WE SHOULD SHARE HOPE WITH UNBELIEVERS

I Peter 3:15, But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.

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PROMISES OF PEACE

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READING: John 14:1, Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. INTRODUCTION: Our generation is marked by turbulence, and desperately seeks PEACE. 1. THE PEACE OF GOD IS A PROMISE

Philippians 4:7, And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

2. PEACE WITH GOD IS A RESULT OF SALVATION

Romans 5:1, Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

3. THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS PEACE

Romans 14:17, For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

4. PEACE BRINGS STABILITY

A. Psalm 119:165, Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall

offend them. B. Psalm 4:8, I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only

makest me dwell in safety.

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5. JESUS IS THE SOURCE OF TRUE PEACE

John 14:27, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

6. PEACE IS FROM THE SPIRIT

Galatians 5:22, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.

7. PEACE IS TO THOSE IN CHRIST

I Peter 5:14, . . . Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

8. ANGELS PROCLAIMED PEACE ON EARTH

Luke 2:13-14, And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, v. 14, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

9. PEACE COMES FROM HAVING THE RIGHT MENTAL AND

SPIRITUAL ATTITUDE

A. Romans 8:6, For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

B. Isaiah 26:3, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:

because he trusteth in thee.

10. PEACE IS A BLESSING

Psalm 29:11, The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

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Lesson 25

GOD MADE PERSONAL PROMISES TO ME

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READING:

1) Isaiah 41:10-11 4) Revelation 19:6 2) Luke 4:18 5) Jeremiah 33:9 3) John 15:16 6) Psalm 71:18

INTRODUCTION:

I desire that you become “Promise Conscious” from God’s Word.

In every great crisis of my life, the promises of the Word of God have directed me.

I have never tried to use the Bible in any magic way, seeking to try to get God to talk to me, but God has always spoken to me through and by His Word.

When I lay dying with tuberculosis, and the medical doctor said I had only two hours to live, God spoke to my heart, healing my body and saving my soul. Three weeks from that fateful night, I went out to preach.

My heavenly Father had called me to preach, but my earthly father unbelievingly pointed a warning finger at me and said, “You’ll starve to death!” 1. THE FIRST TIME GOD SPOKE

In this bitter conflict, torment and fear, God spoke to me and told me to read Isaiah 41:10-11.

v. 10, Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. v. 11, Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.

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It is impossible to describe the blending of the human and divine in that spiritually illuminating and holy invigorating moment as I read these words spoken through the prophet Isaiah which so dramatically served my personal situation. It was as if it had been written just for me. A. Fear thou not; for I am with thee. . . B. Be not dismayed; for I am thy God. . . C. I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the

right hand of my righteousness. D. Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and

confounded: they shall be as nothing. . . E. They that strive with thee shall perish. God promised to fight all my battles for me. That day I packed my suitcase and departed from my father’s house, filled with love, joy and faith that came to me from hearing the Word of God. It was His promise that sent me forth.

2. THE MOMENT OF DISAPPOINTMENT

Luke 4:18, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the borkenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. After I had preached for over a year, I overheard a conversation in which a close relative of mine said, after hearing me preach, “Lester would not make a preacher in a thousand years.” My soul was crushed. I was hurt deep in my heart. I went to God weeping. The voice of God spoke to me through His Word. No human could ever estimate the sensation which moved through my being as I read this message direct from the Word of God.

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D. To preach deliverance to the captives . . . E. Recovering of sight to the blind . . . F. To set at liberty them that are bruised.

This set the path and pattern for my ministry for the glory of God. I knew that flesh and blood had not revealed this to me, but my Father who was in heaven.

3. THE WORLD AND $12.00

When I was 20 years old, I left America to minister to the nations of the world. No one knew of my financial situation, but I had no one backing my missionary journey. I just felt I had to go. As I began to weep before the Lord, He spoke to my heart that I should read John 15:16. Eagerly I turned to my Bible and read: A. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you. . . B. Go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain. . . C. Whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. What a personal guarantee for all of my needs. It was a personal check already signed and I could write in the amount. All through these years, God has fulfilled this total promise to me in every detail. Jeremiah 1:12, Then said the LORD unto me. . .I will hasten my word to perform it.

4. CAPTURED BY BANDITS IN TIBET

A. When traveling through the mountains of Southwest China and Tibet, three hungry, angry, and dirty men accosted our party of seventeen. They pointed old-fashioned muskets at us and commanded us to stop. They were interested in the food and supplies we carried with us and were angry enough to kill us to get them. I questioned God in my spirit, “Did you send me here to die at the hands of these communists?”

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v. 6, and I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

In that moment of terror, the Spirit of the Lord was shouting with a voice of many waters, of a great multitude, a voice of mighty thunderings, the Lord God omnipotent reigneth! God was reigning over my situation. He was in control!

B. God reigns over your situation. He is reigning now. He shouts His authority with a voice of many thunderings right now—the Lord thy God omnipotent reigns!

I was filled with divine strength. I turned and faced the man with his gun and smiled. Through our interpreter, I asked if he wished food. We gave them food and money, and they disappeared in the bush. We were delivered. Truly, the Lord God omnipotent reigneth!

5. MY PRESENT HEADQUARTERS

The verse that became the guideline for me to plant our base in South Bend for the fantastic ministry God was to raise up in America for Christian television was Jeremiah 33:9, And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them. . .

Once again, God confirmed to me that this base would be the launching pad to all nations of the earth, this time to continue the fulfillment of Luke 4:18, . . .to preach the gospel to the poor. . .to preach deliverance to the captives. . .and this time through television—around the world.

And the last part of the verse is to be fulfilled just as the first part has been: ...and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.

I know that what God ordains, God causes to prosper. The nations of the world shall see it and know that it is God who is doing it.

6. THE FINAL CHAPTER

I asked God to show me my end, and the ministry I must fulfill. As I prayed, it seemed like the Spirit entered my hotel room. The power of God came upon me, and the Spirit of the Lord spoke to my heart, “You will find the answer in Psalm 71:18.” I had no idea what was in that verse.

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God was promising me that the rest of my generation would see me continuing in the ministry He had given to me, but even when I was old and greyheaded, I would minister the strength of my youth, until the gospel of Luke 4:18 had been preached to this generation and I would show God’s power to the young men coming after me who would continue the ministry. I was to show them how God would bless them as He blessed Moses, and Elijah, and David, and all those who had gone before.

Now I am living in this part of God’s promises to me. I have seen every promise God has made to me come to pass word for word. His Word accomplishes that which He pleases and prospers in the thing whereto He sent it.

A. Isaiah 55:11, So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not

return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

B. John 10:10, . . .I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it

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Lesson 26

THE TEN FINAL PROMISES OF THE BIBLE

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READING:

Revelation 22:20, He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. INTRODUCTION:

The Bible is a book of promises from the first page to the last. There are at least ten beautiful promises in the closing verses. God left us with a final handful of promises which are forever. 1. THE TREE OF LIFE REPRESENTS HEALING

Revelation 22:1-2, And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. v. 2, In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

2. THERE IS NO MORE CURSE

Revelation 22:3, And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him.

3. WE WILL BE WITH GOD

Revelation 22:4a, And they shall see his face. . .

4. WE WILL HAVE HIS NAME

Revelation 22:4b, . . . and his name shall be in their foreheads.

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5. WE WILL LIVE IN ETERNAL LIGHT

Revelation 22:5, And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

6. WE WILL REIGN WITH CHRIST

Revelation 22:5b, . . .and they shall reign for ever and ever.

7. WE WILL RECEIVE A REWARD

Revelation 22:12, And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

8. WE WILL RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE

A. We will eat of the tree of life.

1) Revelation 22:14, Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

2) Adam was removed from the Garden of Eden after he sinned, because God did not want him to eat of the tree of life while he was in a sinful state.

Genesis 3:22-24, And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:

v. 23, Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.

v. 24, So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims. and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.

B. We will drink of the water of life.

1) Revelation 22:17, And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

2) Jesus offered living waters.

John 4:10, 14, . . .he would have given thee living water. v. 14, But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall

never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.


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John 7:38, He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

9. WE WILL ENTER INTO THE GATES OF HEAVEN

Revelation 22:14, Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

10. JESUS PROMISED TO RETURN

A. Revelation 22:20, . . .Surely I come quickly. . . B. John 14:2-3, In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I

would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. v. 3, And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive

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