Message One/Two
What happens when you confess your sins?
All the distance between you and God is gone, and you are washed
Who is the source of the bad feelings, even if we confessed and applied the blood?
God's enemy, Satan
What is the one thing in the entire universe that can take away sins?
In the beginning, man sinned, what did God have to do?
Since he is always righteous, He couldn't be physically near man anymore (I think)
Which verse says that He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins? (Hint: 1 John)
1 John 1:9
What should we do if we sin and feel far from God?
Confess that sin to God/believe the blood of Jesus cleansed you
What do we do if we offend people and people offend us?
Always forgive and always seek to be forgiven
How do we associate "We become what we eat" with God?
We should eat and drink of Him so we become one with Him and become a God-man
Before Adam sinned and hid, he was always in the presence of God and enjoying Him. What does this tell us about sin?
Sin always results in separation from God
Which verse has as far as the east is from the west and is based on transgressions? (Hint: Psalms)
Psalms 103:12
What if we don't apply the precious blood?
It will be hard to go on in the christian life
We are powerless and spiritually dead, and you may not even realize or know it
How do you associate the library fine ticket with confessing your sins?
When the fine is paid, the library fine may be torn up and thrown away, so also any guilt on your conscience may be wiped away
When Adam sinned, God didn't say "Adam, what have you done?" He said, "Adam, where are you?" What does this tell us about His love towards us?
God is not as much concerned what sins you may commit, rather the fact that your sins separated you from Him
Which verse has that if we walk in the light, have fellowship with one another, the blood cleanses us? (Hint: 1 John)
1 John 1:7
What is guilt for our conscience, and what happens if you don't confess?
It's a stain of sins, and it will grow darker and darker if you don't confess until very little light can go through
What are the two things we testify when we break bread?
What does the bread and cup signify on the table, and with what purpose?
The bread signifies the Lord's physical body that He gave for us to impart His life into us. The cup signifies the blood that He shed for us on the cross to redeem us so we would be forgiven of our sins
What are the 3 things that happen whenever you sin?
You have broken God's law, you owe God's law something you can never pay, and you have guilt in your conscience
Which verse has when the soldier pierced the Lord's side with a spear? (Hint: John)
John 19:34
What are the 3 parts of your spirit, and what do they do?
Intuition - help us to understand and know what the Lord wants, and a direct speaking
Fellowship - help us to fellowship with other saints and the Lord in our spirit
Conscience - help us to know what we should or shouldn't do, Lord speaks to us
What are the three ways that you can distinguish to figure out if the speaking is from Satan or God?
1. God's light supplies you, Satan's accusation drains you
2. God's speaking is always specific, Satan's accusation is usually general
3. Any uneasy feeling even after you confess and claimed the blood is from Satan
What did the blood and water signify when the soldier pierced the Lord's side on the cross?
The water signifies the imparting life, dealing with death, and to produce the church. The blood signifies the redemption, dealing with sin, and the purchase of the church
Why do you need the blood of Christ (3 things)?
Toward God, you feel separation. Within yourself, you sense guilt. And from Satan, you sense accusation. We overcome these by the blood of Christ
Which verse says that without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness? (no hints, the brother mentioned it)
Hebrews 9:22