A DAY OF PRAYER’s Morning Bible Study

Morning Bible Study ~ Sometimes, when we're following God and we look at a situation like this; where somebody is doing what the Lord told them to do, but yet they die. That that can be misleading, if you don't perceive it correctly. t's not a failure on Stephens part that people responded to God, to the Holy Spirit's prompting, by killing Stephen. And, it didn't mean that Stephen missed God somew...

Morning Bible Study ~ As you examine the entirety of the Bible. when time the Lord mentions the Patriarchs, they're [Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel)] following the Lord. They're being obedient to everything the Lord said; even before they had the 10 Commandments. Which denotes a personal, deep and intimate relationship with God; not just a list of rules to follow. There are multiple accounts of...

Morning Bible Study ~ There's a spiritual side preceding every word spoken and deed done. We as as Believers/Christians need to take our eyes off the individual(s), and place them onto the Lord and His Holy Spirit, to reveal what's behind the actions. Because, the Lord is the only One that knows the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Out of the heart, proceeds whatever is filling it.  

Morning Bible Study ~ All of the apostles which wrote Books of the Bible, wrote about things that they saw, and interacted with; that they handled. The same thing is happening with Stephen; who is informing the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Scribes of what He seeing even as they were speaking. That occurs consistently throughout Scripture; with the apostles and everyone that is bearing witness of Jesu...

Morning Bible Study ~ What's your choice than to either walk in humility, drawing closer to God;  or remain in rage, hardening of the heart and being stiff-necked? Be careful how you hear; when the Pharisees, Sadducees and Scribes heard the Holy Spirit speaking through Stephen, they should have said, "That's the Holy Spirit's voice hold up, Pump the brakes. I've read this. And, that was always bei...

Morning Bible Study ~ Holy Spirit reveals to us, the light of God, the love of God, and the mercy of God; teaching us how to skillfully and accurately apply His Word. But, what the Holy Spirit says and does does not suit human flesh. The flesh cannot comprehend it because it's (what Holy Spirit says and does) not of the flesh of God; it's of the Spirit. And when Stephen told the Pharisees, Saducee...

Morning Bible Study ~ There is the truth that there is one God, which consists of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; but He is One. Put away from you all these other things that you're worshiping, and not hide it till later. Put it away from you, discard it. denounce it, renounce it, walk away from it entirely; and turn and worship the True and Living God with your whole heart. God is saying, Come...

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord God is a gentleman and He knocks. He asks, He requests, He draws you, and He calls into you. So as you walk with Him, keep saying yes and keep letting Him reveal to you the things that He desires, the things that are His best for you and His plans for you; and walk with Him however long or short. God is not limited to time, He's eternal, and He's good. So just keep g...

Morning Bible Study ~ In explaining how every aspect of the history of the Jewish People demonstrated the need for a Savior, pointed to the coming of Jesus the Christ, and how He would redeem them through His sacrifice on the cross; highlighted by His resurrection. This Holy Spirit led instruction is so they, and every person on earth, would not miss the Lord's voice anymore. But, would worship th...

Morning Bible Study ~ Stephen, in discussing the history of the Jewish People given to him by the Holy Spirit, there's a love that comes across. Stephen doesn't skip over the difficult things and sayings that happened in their history. He acknowledges them while  also placing them in the right perspective - God's perspective. So each one listening is receiving the opportunity to rightly understand...

Morning Bible Study ~ Because Moses was walking with the Lord, and staying in obedience to what God wanted, he was in the position that God wanted him to be in; so God can meet with him. We need to humble ourselves because, all that was part of the preparation for God's destiny for Moses' life. Let the Lord fully prepare us for the role and the destiny that He has in mind. 

Morning Bible Study ~ The people around you, those people belong to God; despite the charge that God may give you over them, they belong to Him. And, you should treat them as though you remember that God is both your maker and theirs. So give them the same love and grace that you want to bestowed upon you. And, when you allow God to raise up His people as he desires, you'll find that He also culti...

Morning Bible Study ~ The patriarchs were given the Covenant by the Lord, which was for them and their children and their children's children, and then the generations after them; that God would be their God, and they, all the descendants, would be His people. That they would be obedient to His voice.

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord continued to watch over Joseph and to bless him, even when he was sold into slavery, because he kept his faith in the Lord. God always makes the difference between those who serve the Lord and those who do not extremely distinguishable. all the nations were blessed and benefited off of one individual's desire to be pleasing to the Lord by holding his faith in Him; th...

Morning Bible Study ~ In discussing the history, Stephen is talking to people that have known the history; they have grown up knowing the history and are thrilled to be God's chosen people. However, there's an understanding of the history that needs to occur; and it needs to occur for everyone. In the Holy Spirit led history lesson through Stephen; an understanding of why all these prominent figur...

Morning Bible Study ~ Because Stephen was so full of the Holy Spirit, meaning he sowed to the Spirit versus sowing to the flesh, he remained connected and in the moment with the Holy Spirit; and then was able to proceed in delivering the Word of the Lord without the need or feeling like he needed to defend himself, without offense, and without getting off the track the Lord prepared for him. 

Morning Bible Study ~ In this Holy Spirit provided opportunity to minister to the Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes, and false witnesses; Stephen brought the Word of the Lord through a history lesson so they can hold things rightly and not be deceived or presented an opportunity with which they can come out of the deception and renew their mind. While the Bible doesn't say much about Stephens backgrou...

Morning Bible Study ~ When faced with God's wisdom, we have the opportunity to either come into agreement or alignment with it; or refuse and resist His Divine wisdom. When Stephen, the first martyr, spoke the wisdom given through the Holy Spirit; it was not that they [Pharisees, Sadducees, and Scribes] couldn't say no to God, it was they couldn't come up with any logical reason to refute what God...

Morning Bible Study ~ Believers or Christians should be aware of the schemes of the evil one. There is a spiritual war raging on with a very real enemy who is seeking to steal, kill, and destroy. The Lord has already given us the victory in Jesus the Christ; we must follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in order to move from victory to victory in every battle. No matter what the tactics the enemy...

Morning Bible Study ~ When people are properly operating and functioning in their God given role by the Leading of the Holy Spirit, in the place that they're given  to perform those duties and responsibilities; the best and biggest blessing is provided to them, and to everyone else. When we follow Holy Spirit's leading and wisdom, many of those that were previously the biggest opposition come into...

Morning Bible Study ~ Shouldn't we have leadership that reflects our Lord and Savior's nature, His character, and His attributes to help bring us into relationship with Him? That would also help us as a community, learn, grow, and reflect Him within or throughout society.

Morning Bible Study ~ When it comes to selecting leaders, Believers / Christians should be looking for very specific things that are measurable, that bear fruit and witness the potential leader(s) have a relationship with the Lord, and are being led by His Holy Spirit.

Morning Bible Study ~ Even in the first church, problems arose. However, the Lord always gives us His best. Through the Holy Spirit, the people were given the opportunity to be part of the solution, and follow the Lord as He outlines all these qualities and characteristics that should be prevalent in selected leaders.

Morning Bible Study ~ We must walk in similar manner as we study how the Apostles are walking in the Holy Spirit; letting the love of God has been shed abroad in their heart letting that flourish on the inside out. Truly representing Jesus the Christ to all.

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord is continuing on with His will in spite of what side of human choice chooses; however, He does give us the chance to choose life. What will you choose?