Forgiven

Dealing with Offence 

Last week we discussed the following 

1. Satan’s is a influencer but does not have authority over us as believers 

2. We have power over the influence of this World 

3. Unforgiveness is a powerful opposition to the believer 

This week lets unpack things little.

What does the word offence mean to you?

Dictionary.com 

noun

1.

a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin.

2.

a transgression of the law; misdemeanor.

3.

a cause of transgression or wrong.

4.

something that offends or displeases.

5.

the act of offending or displeasing.

6.

the feeling of resentful displeasure caused:

to give offense.

7.

the act of attacking; attack or assault:

Introspective look at yourself 

Who has offended you in your life 

What did they do to offend you?

How have you dealt with it?

Have you done things in your own life that you have not addressed or forgiven yourself for.

Matthew 18:7

7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! 

skandalŏn, skan´-dal-on (“scandal”); prob. from a der. of 2578; a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (fig. cause of displeasure or sin):—occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock. 

Matthew 24:10-11

10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold  13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come 

What do you think are the dangers of a Minister that has been hurt or rejected by his leader and or pastor starting a Ministry of their own , if they have not dealt with past hurts?

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2. __________

3. __________

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5. __________

How do your past hurts affect your witnessing to others?

What does the following Scripture mean to you?

1 John 4:4

Bible Study January 10th

 Session Two 

Every Assignment 

Has a Birthplace 

Introduction 

1. I spoke about a planned period of fasting that I have observed since the age of seventeen. During on three-day fast. I was given Gods assignment for my life. What spiritual lessons have you learned from a previous fasting experience?

2. We will be discovering how to more accurately find Gods will for our lives in today’s video segment. What specific spiritual revelation do you hope to receive as you fast and pray?

Play session two of the DVD

Notes from the DVD segment 

Fasting clear you ears to hear what God is saying.

Fasting prepares the way for God to do amazing things in your life.

Fasting helps to confirm God’s will in your life

The first time fasting is mentioned in the Bible revealed God’s choice of a wife for Jacob

DVD action Points  

God has specific assignments for your life. I am convinced that we will never walk in the perfect will of God until we seek Him through fasting

1. Every assignment, ever call of God, every direction from Him starts somewhere. God has specific assignments for your life. What are the assignments and callings that you know right now that God has placed upon you r life? What steps have you taken previously to move forward in the callings that God has given to you?

2. I told you how I received my assignment to preach after prayer and fasting. Briefly tell how God has revealed something to you. How do you hope to hear God’s voice better at the end of this period of fasting and prayer?

3. In acts 10:9 we learned that Peter had fasted and prayed on a rooftop for three days. What dreams did God give Peter that have him his next assignment in Ministry?

4. I helped you to see the step-by-step way God led me to pastor our church in Orange County, California. Has there been a situation in your life where God ordered your steps? Where would you like for God to reveal His step-by-step leading to help you?

Fasting Bible Study Lesson 1

Fasting For Your Breakthrough

Questions to get you thinking 

1. Fasting is just one of the threefold cords of Spiritual life. What are the other two?

2. What do you understand the purpose of fasting to be?

3. What is the Spiritual breakthrough that you want to be the result of your fast?

Session one of the DVD

Fasting: the basics:

Before you begin 

Prepare spiritually 

Prepare physically

Decide what to fast 

Decide how long to fast 

Start with a clear goal

Types of fast 

Full fast

Partial Fast 

Daniel Fast 

Corporate fast

How to end your fast

DVD action Points 

Simply stated, biblical fasting is refraining from food for a spiritual purpose. Fasting has always been a normal part of a relationship with God

1. The video segment listed several reasons for fasting and discussed how we can continue to experience the blessings of fasting. Which ones do you feel best apply to your own life and decision to fast?

2. How can you prepare physically and spiritually to be ready to fast?

3. The video segment talked about several different kinds of fast. Describe each one:

Full Fast

Partial fast

Daniel fast 

Corporate fast

Fasting for your Breakthrough

Fasting is for everyone

During the years that Jesus walked this earth, He devoted time to teaching His disciples the principles of the kingdom of God, principles that conflict with those of this world. In the Beatitudes, specifically in Matthew 6, Jesus provided the pattern by which each of us is to  live as a child of God. The pattern addressed three specific duties of a Christian: giving, praying, and fasting. Jesus said, “When you give…””When you pray…,”and “When you fast.” He made it clear that fasting, like fiving and praying was a normal part Christian life. As much attention should be given to fasting as is given to giving and to praying.

1. In Matthew 17, Matthew tells the story of a father who had a demon-possessed son. When he brought his son to the disciples, they could not cure him. When the boy was brought to Jesus he was instantly cured. When the disciples asked Jesus why they could not cure him, Jesus gave them the answer found in Matthew 17:20-21. In your own words, explain why Jesus said the disciples failed.

2. In Matthew 6 we learn that God delights giving rewards when we give, pray and fast. Read the story of Daniel’s partial fast when he refused to eat the rich food offered him in the palace, choosing to eat only vegetables instead and explain how God rewarded him for his faithfulness to his fast

3. In Genesis 2:8-9,16-17, we discover what happened when Adam and Eve allowed themselves to be ruled by “King Stomach” and failed to dethrone that “dictator within.” Read the story and explain what happened.

Discover 

On pages 27-28 of Fasting, I give three reasons why it is a good practice to start the year with a fast. What are these three reasons, and how could each reason help you begin the journey to a spiritual breakthrough?

Reflection on what I learned 

What have you learned from the first lesson of this study?