ccf fasting manual 2014

5/19/2018 CCF Fasting Manual 2014

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From the Senior Pastor

Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ,

2014 is upon us! It is with much gladness that I am ushering CCF to

another new year. Indeed, God has been good!

We have spent a large part of the last year studying Gods different

attributes and that proved to be very timely. The last part of 2013

had been hard for the Philippines with the pork barrel scandal,

Zamboanga crisis, Bohol earthquakes, and Typhoon Yolanda. It is

good to remember that in the midst of pain and suffering, God is

good and sovereign all the time.

If God is sovereign, then He is Lord of all. He has absolute control

in all areas of life. His dominion encompasses everything -

government, church, health, relationships, talents, treasures, and

time. These things are all from Him.

If these things are all from Him, how do we then respond to them?

This brings to mind something John Wesley said. He said, Whenthe possessor of Heaven and Earth brought you into being and

placed you in this world, He placed you here not as an owner but

as a steward. As such, He entrusted you for a season with goods of

various kinds. But the sole property of these still rests in Him nor

can ever be alienated from Him, as you are not your own but His.

Since these things areAll from Him, it is only logical to say that

they are alsoAll for Him. We respond to Gods Lordship with ourstewardship. God entrusted everything (even our very lives) to us.

When we become good stewards, we give our utmost worship to

God. We submit to His will for He is King of Kings and Lord of

Lords.

It is my pleasure to invite you to join me in a week of prayer and

fasting to know how we can submit our everything to Gods

Lordship. May this prayer and fasting week steer CCF into thedirection of becoming good stewards - all for Gods glory!

Wishing everyone a blessed new year,

Pastor Peter Tan-Chi


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Table of Contents

Guide...................................................................................................................... 2

Prayer and Fasting.......................................................................................... 4

Why Fast? .......................................................................................................... 5

Four Kinds of Fasting ..................................................................................... 7

Preparing to Fast ............................................................................................. 8

Caution .............................................................................................................. 9

During a Fast .................................................................................................. 10

Breaking the Fast .......................................................................................... 12

Conclusion ...................................................................................................... 13

Schedule............................................................................................................. 14

Devotions........................................................................................................... 16Our Country .................................................................................................... 18

Our Church .................................................................................................... 20

Our Bodies ..................................................................................................... 22

Our Relationships ........................................................................................ 24

Our Time and Talents ................................................................................. 26

Our Finances ................................................................................................. 28

His Creation ................................................................................................... 30

Prayer List......................................................................................................... 32


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Worship is giving God the best that He has

given you. Be careful what you do with the best

you have. Whenever you get a blessing from

God, give it back to Him as a love gift.

Take time to meditate before God and offer the

blessing back to Him in a deliberate act of

worship. If you hoard a thing for yourself, it will

turn into spiritual dry rot, as the manna did

when it was hoarded.

God will never let you hold a spiritual thing for

yourself; it has to be given back to Him that Hemay make it a blessing to others.

Oswald Chambers

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GUIDE

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If God was the owner, I was the manager. I

needed to adopt a stewards mentality toward

the assets He had entrusted - not given - to me.

A steward manages assets for the owners

benefit. The steward carries no sense of

entitlement to the assets he manages. Its his

job to find out what the owner wants done with

his assets, then carry out his will.

Randy Alcorn

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Prayer and Fasting

The function of prayer is not to influence God,

but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.

Sren Kierkegaard

Throughout history, God has called on His people to humble

themselves through prayer and fasting. As a spiritual family, we

practice prayer and fasting to deepen our intimacy with God.

Fasting is a spiritual weapon God used to advance His kingdom,

move nations, spark revival, and bring victory to the lives of His

people.

In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God says, If My people who are called by Myname humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn

from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive

their sin, and will heal their land. Prayer and fasting fulfill these

requirements.

If you fast, you will find yourself being humbled. You will discover

more time to pray and seek Gods face. And as He leads you to

recognize and repent of unconfessed sin, you will experiencespecial blessings from God.

Fasting is part of a believers life of faith in Christ. In a fast, the

believer chooses to do without something that is hard to do

without for a set period of time.

Biblical fasting is more simply not eating, but it is abstinence from

food with a spiritual goal in mind. It always accompanied by prayerin the Bible; it is a form of worship. Fasting is a way of serving God

(Luke 2:37) and ministering to the Lord (Acts 13:2).

As we fast again this year, let us all be reminded that we do

everything for the glory of God.

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Why Fast?

Fasting from any nourishment, activity, involvement or

pursuitfor any seasonsets the stage for God to appear.

Dan B. Allender

God expects us to fast.

And whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites

do, for they neglect their appearance in order to be seen fasting by

men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when

you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face. Matthew 6:16-17

Jesus said When you fast, not if you fast. This means that fasting,

like prayer, is not an option. Fasting is part of the Christian life.

Jesus Fasted.

And after He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He then became

hungry. Matthew 4:2

Before His ministry, Jesus fasted for forty days. He knew He

needed spiritual strength to fulfill His purposes. Fasting makes us

physically weak, but spiritually stronger and more prepared to doGods work.

The early Church fasted.

Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them,

they sent them away. Acts 13:3(see also Acts 14:23)

The Church fasted for Saul (Paul) and Barnabas. Later, Paul and

Barnabas appointed leaders in various churches, fasting andpraying before commending these leaders to the Lord.

Fasting demonstrates humility before God.

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I

humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer kept returning to my

bosom. Psalm 35:13(See also 1 Kings 21:27-29; Ezra 8:21)

Humility lets us experience Gods grace. When we humbleourselves in prayer and turn from our wicked ways, God promises

to hear us and answer us according to His perfect will.

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Fasting makes us sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led

about by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted bythe devil. And He ate nothing during those days; and when they had

ended, He became hungry.

Luke 4:1-2(See also Acts 13:2, Matthew 17:21, Mark 9:29)

We are prone to forget our priorities. Fasting is a visible reminder

to us that God takes precedence over all our needs. Fasting lifts up

the matter at hand to God who is able to bring about awesome

works that bring Him great glory.

Fasting brings about personal and national spiritual revival.

If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray,

and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from

heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14

So I gave my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and

supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Daniel 9:3

Fasting prompts revival to an individual and to the country. It brings

forth a stirring that will heal and change us and prepare us for

greater things in Gods kingdom.

Fasting is good for our health.

Fasting improves our physical condition. Many impurities in the

body are burned up when the body is denied food, thus, clearing

the mind, cleansing, and healing the body. Even people who are

underweight who fast for spiritual purposes have been known to

gain weight after completing their fasts. Many Bible teachers say

that a three-day fast is especially beneficial for spiritual cleansing

and also for breaking addictive habits.

(What Does the Bible Say About Fasting?, Christ Unlimited Ministries,www.bible.com)

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Four Kinds of Fasting

There are probably as many ways to fast as there are ways to pray,

but these four ideas are a starting point.

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Normal fast

In a normal fast, a person goes without food for a predetermined

amount of time - 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, or longer. Water is allowed

and necessary, of course. Extreme care should be taken with long

fasts, especially if there are any underlying medical conditions. It is

wise to consult your physician if you are planning on embarking on

a long fast.

2.Partial fast

In a partial fast, a person just eats certain food in a period of time or

has one or two meals a day. Daniel and John the Baptist

maintained a certain diet during their fasts. John Wesley ate only

bread and water for many days as his fast.

3.Juice fast

This is a partial fast specifically restricted to only juices.

4.Object fast

It is possible to fast on something other than food. Some decide to

fast on TV or computer time. But for the rest of this booklet, we will

address food fasts. The key is to replace the time spent on that

activity with time devoted to the Lord.

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Preparing to Fast

Prayer is reaching out after the unseen; fasting is letting go of all

that is seen and temporal. Fasting helps express, deepen, confirm

the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, even

ourselves to attain what we seek for the kingdom of God.

Andrew Murray

1.Set your objective and commit to a type of fast.

Why are you fasting? Renewal? Guidance? Healing? Special grace?

Ask for leading from the Holy Spirit. Once you know why, you must

commit to the fast.

Choose the type of fast God wants you to undertake.

Choose how much time you will devote daily to prayer and

meditating on Gods Word.

2.Be expectant.

Be reminded that the Lord listens to a prayer from the heart. Be

humble and authentic as we expect results from God.

3.Prepare yourself spiritually.

The foundation of fasting is repentance. Unconfessed sin hinders

prayers. Seek forgiveness from all you have offended and forgive

all who have hurt you as the Holy Spirit leads you.

4.Prepare yourself physically.

If you take medication or have a chronic ailment, consult yourphysician before beginning the fast.

5.Lessen physical activities.

Limit your physical and social activities during your fast so you can

spend more time in prayer and reading the Bible.

As you dedicate time in fellowship with the Father, ask for

guidance. Clearly define your expected personal applications inyour life, family, finances, and church. You are entrusting these to

God for the rest of the year.

Expect God to answer. Remain thankful throughout and after the

fast.

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Caution

While there are benefits in fasting, some should not fast without

professional supervision.

For example:

Persons who are physically too thin or emaciated.

Persons who are prone to anorexia, bulimia, or other eating

disorders.

Those who suffer weakness or anemia.

Persons who have tumors, bleeding ulcers, cancer, blooddiseases, or who have heart disease.

Those who suffer chronic problems with kidneys, liver, lungs,

heart, or other important organs.

Individuals who take insulin for diabetes, or suffer any other

blood sugar problem such as hyperglycemia.

Women who are pregnant or nursing.

People taking prescription drugs. Consulting your attending

physician before taking your medication.

Consult your doctor before you begin your fast. But be aware that

many doctors have not been trained in this area so their

understanding about it may be limited.

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During a Fast

We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to be our

first line of defense. We pray when theres nothing else we can do,

but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.

Oswald Chambers

1.Seek the Lord.

During the times you usually allocate for meals, commit to prayer

and Bible reading. Remain accountable to your small groups. What

you dont eat physically should be compensated spiritually. One

way is to attend the daily evening prayers in CCF at 7-8pm. Be

ready to respond when you hear from God.

2.Commit to change.

Work on whatever God convicts you of immediately. If you need to

make amends, immediately contact those you have broken

relationships with. Ask your small group leader to hold you

accountable.

3.

Pray for suggested items.

Pray for the items on your prayer list and other items as the Spirit

leads. Let us use this time to intercede for our family, church,

country, government, Dgroup members, Christians around the

world, missions, etc.

4.Fill your mind with the Word of the Lord.

Soak in Gods Word. Although our body may hunger, our soul must

be filled with the spiritual food that will help us to deny our flesh.

Consider a fast from food as a spiritual feast.

5.Put yourself on a schedule.

Set aside ample time to be alone with the Lord. Listen to His

leading. The more time you spend with Him, the more meaningful

your fast will be.

Praise and worship.

Confession and repentance of sin.

Meditate on Gods Word.

Pray for His vision in your life and empowerment to do it.

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Spend time in intercessory prayer for your leaders, the worlds

unreached millions, your family, and personal needs.

Take short, spiritual walks.

If others are fasting with you, meet together for prayer.

Avoid television, computer games, casual internet surfing,

movies, parties, or other distractions that may dampen your

spiritual focus.

6.Attend evening watches.

Try to attend the daily evening prayer time at 7-8pm. Dgroupmeetings during the fasting period can be postponed or

rescheduled to give the members the option to attend the evening

watches.

7.Have the right motives.

Your fast is to glorify God, listen to Him, be more intimate with Him,

and lift your burdens to Him. When your motives are right, God will

honor your seeking heart and bless your time with Him in a very

special way.

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Breaking the Fast

Every fool can fast, but only the wise man knows how to break a fast.

G.B. Shaw

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End your fast gradually.

Begin eating gradually. Do not eat solid food immediately after

your fast. Suddenly reintroducing solid food to your stomach and

your digestive tract can have negative, even dangerous,

consequences.

Try several smaller meals or snacks. Ending your fast gradually will

result in continued good health. Start with fruits, fruit juice, salads,and soups, and then eventually eat more solid food.

Overall, the following four factors represent what we are trying to

accomplish when breaking a fast:

Frequent meals to fewer meals

Small meals to larger meals

Easy to digest to harder to digest

Less variety to more variety

2.Continue to pray.

Dont let your prayer end the day you finish the fast. Build from the

momentum you gained. Let it transform your prayer and devotional

life. Carry the newfound passion with you throughout the rest of

the year.

3.Expect greater intimacy with God.

If you sincerely humble yourself before the Lord, repent, pray, seek

Gods face, and meditate on His Word, you will experience a

heightened awareness of His presence (John 14:21).

4.Experience the joy of Gods presence.

Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In Thy presence isfullness of joy; In thy right hand are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11

Let us bask in the fullness of joy in the Lord as we abide in His

glorious presence. When we have denied our flesh, empowered

our spirit with prayer, and solely depended on God for

nourishment, we experience Gods magnificent power.

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Conclusion

Prayer is beyond any question the highest activity of the

human soul. Man is at his greatest and highest when

upon his knees he comes face to face with God.

D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Our five-day prayer and fasting gives us the opportunity to realign

our lives according to His will and consecrate the rest of the year to

Him. As we humble ourselves as a church before Him in prayer, we

can expect Him to move mightily in our midst.

Gods will is for each and every one of us to grow in our

understanding of Him. Every year, we need to experience a greaterawe of His inexhaustible love, power, and holiness. So seek Him

with all your heart; God has promised that you will find Him!

He who kneels the most, stands the best.

D.L. Moody

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SCHEDULE

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Day 1.

Monday

Drink water only

Drink juice only

Eat one meal only

Eat two meals only

Other: ___________

Day 2.

Tuesday

Drink water only

Drink juice only

Eat one meal only

Eat two meals only

Other: ___________

Day 3.

Wednesday

Drink water only

Drink juice only

Eat one meal only

Eat two meals only

Other: ___________

Day 4.

Thursday

Drink water only

Drink juice only

Eat one meal only

Eat two meals only

Other: ___________

Day 5.

Friday

Drink water only

Drink juice only

Eat one meal only

Eat two meals only

Other: ___________

Day 6.

Saturday

Drink water only

Drink juice only

Eat one meal only

Eat two meals only

Other: ___________

Day 7.

Sunday

Break fast

Perhaps the greatest hindrance to

our work is our own imagined

strength; and in fasting we learn

what poor, weak creatures we are-

dependent on a meal of meat for

the little strength which we are so

apt to lean upon.

Hudson Taylor

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DEVOTIONS

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The fear of the Lord helps us recognize our

accountability to God for the stewardship of

leadership. It motivates us to seek the Lords

wisdom and understanding in difficult

situations. And it challenges us to give our all to

the Lord by serving those we lead with love

and humility.

Paul Chappell

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1. Monday

Our Country

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for

there is no authority except that which God has established.

Romans 13:1a (NIV)

Gods Lordship

1.How is the Lord described in 1 Chronicles 29:11-12? What is

His role in elevating people to positions of leadership (verse 12b)?

2.Read Isaiah 45:1-7. Who elevated pagan ruler Cyrus as emperor?

In what ways was the Lord involved in His rule? In verse 7, we

find two pairs of merisms (contrasting words that express totalityor completeness, e.g. light and dark). What should then be our

attitude towards calamities, prosperity, and everything between?

3.

Read Romans 13:1-4. From where does the mandate of human

authorities come? What are the implications of disobeying them?

4.

Look up the following passages: Psalm 22:28, Psalm 99:1-2,

Psalm 115:3, Proverbs 21:1, Isaiah 14:27, Daniel 2:20-21,

Daniel 4:35. Write briefly what each says about how God isinvolved in the affairs of our country.

Our Stewardship

1.List our God-ordained responsibilities as good stewards

according to Romans 13:1-7. According to Daniel 3:1-12, 6:6-12,

and Acts 4:18-19, what is the only occasion when we should not

obey our rulers?2. 1 Peter 2:13-17 adds the aspect of giving honor to people,

particularly the king. What wrong attitudes show disrespect and

dishonor in spite of outward obedience to people in authority?

3.Based on 1 Timothy 2:1-4, in what other ways can we honor our

leaders? What kinds of prayers are suggested in the passage?

4.

To put things into action, how are you prone to disrespectingpeople in authority whenever you disagree with them? What

specific commitments would you make to align yourself under

Gods lordship?

the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth

that God governs the affairs of men.

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Prayer Journal

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2. Tuesday

Our Church

And he put all things under his feet and gave him

as head over all things to the church, which is his body,

the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Ephesians 1:22-23 (NIV)

Gods Lordship

1.

In Matthew 28:18, Jesus talked about all authority in heaven

and on earth having been given to Him. Write down how that

authority is described in Ephesians 1:20-23.

2.Read Ephesians 5:22-33. How do verses 25-27 & 29 describe

Christs love for the church? How are the church and its

individual members to relate to Christ (verse 24)?

Our Stewardship

1.Read Ephesians 4:11-16. What does the Lord want for His body,

the church, according to verse 12? What end goal does Christ

want for His church according to verse 13?

2.

What concrete steps will you take so that you will grow in Christ?

What practical ways will you do to help others in the church to

grow also? How will you do it to fulfill the qualifying phrase in

every way? Why is speaking the truth in love (verse 15)

necessary in helping the church, even individual members to

grow?

3.

For the following passages, write down ways to build up thechurch: Romans 12:10-13, Romans 14:19-15:3,

1 Corinthians 14:1-12, 26, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13,

2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 13:17.

4.Choose two of the above ways of helping build others up and

write a prayer of commitment to the Lord on how you will help in

the building up of Christs body, the Church.

Christians are one society, one body politic and they are subject to

the same King, Jesus Christ. He is the head of the church.

Jonathan Edwards

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Prayer Journal

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3. Wednesday

Our Bodies

I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139:14 (NIV)

Gods Lordship

1.

Read Psalm 139:1-18. Gods Lordship over everyone is

manifested by His dominance in and mastery over each

persons life. What attribute of God is portrayed in verses 1-6

that validates His Lordship? What about in 7-12? 13-18?

2.

How would you understand God having ordained your days in

verse 16? What aspect of a persons life is God involved in?How is the love of God clearly manifested in these verses?

3.

Read Acts 17:24-28. Underline or highlight the portions in the

passage that indicate Gods lordship over us.

Our Stewardship

1.According to the following passages, what are some physically

or spiritually harmful ways that we tend to use our bodies?

Proverbs 21:4

Proverbs 23:20-21

Ecclesiastes 6:7

Matthew 5:27-29

Ephesians 4:28

Ephesians 4:29

2.

From the following passages, identify some of the reasons whywe should honor God with our bodies:

1 Corinthians 6:11

1 Corinthians 6:19-20



Philippians 3:18-21

3.

Read Romans 12:1, Colossians 3:15-17, and Galatians 5:16. Write

your personal plan on how you will honor God with your body.

Taking good care of the body is proper stewardship of the

temple of the Holy Spirit. A Christian should go to the doctor

not primarily to get well, but to be a good steward.

Robert D. Smith

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4. Thursday

Our Relationships

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

1 John 4:11 (NIV)

Gods Lordship

1.

Read Ezekiel 18:4 and Ecclesiastes 9:9. Think of your own

relationships, and acknowledge the One who gave them to you.

2.Read Genesis 2:18-24. In verse 18, why did God provide a

relationship for Adam? Why do you think it is not good for man

to be alone?

3.

Read Matthew 10:37 and Luke 14:26. What are the dangers indevoting ourselves more to human relationships than to God?

4. Name each of your relationships, thanking God for each.

Relinquish ownership of them to God.

Our Stewardship

1.Gods Word exhorts every mature believer to manage his family

well. How did Abraham do this in Genesis 18:18-19?

2.

What were the mistakes of the parents in relating to their

children in the following verses: 1 Samuel 3:13, 1 Samuel 8:3,

1 Kings 1:6, and 2 Chronicles 22:3? Compare Genesis 20:1-2 with

26:6-7; also compare Genesis 25:27-28 with 37:3. How does the

behavior of parents influence the lives of the children?

3.

Look up the verses specific to different relationships and listdown Gods instruction for your own relationships.

a.

HusbandWife: Mark 10:6-12, 1 Corinthians 7:3-16, Ephesians

5:22-31, Colossians 3:18-19, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Peter 3:1-7.

b. ParentsChildren: Deuteronomy 6:7, Deuteronomy 11:18-21,

Proverbs 22:6, Luke 15:17-24, Ephesians 6:1-4.

c.

Others: 1 Timothy 5:44.

Write a prayer of commitment to put one lesson into practice

starting this week.

Four of the Ten Commandments deal with our relationship

to God while the other six deal with our relationships

with people. But all ten are about relationships.

Rick Warren

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5. Friday

Our Time and Talents

Everything comes from you, and we have given you

only what comes from your hand.

1 Chronicles 29:14 (NIV)

Gods Lordship

1.Read Job 14:5, Psalm 139:16, and Acts 17:26. Circle the verbs

used to describe Gods complete control over our time. What

else has He determined for us in Acts 17:26? How should this

influence our tendency to make plans for ourselves without

seeking Gods counsel and approval?

2.

Read Job 9:25, Psalm 39:5 and James 4:14. How does each

describe the length of a persons life?

Our Stewardship

1.

In Psalm 90:12, Moses prayed, Teach us to number our days

that we may present to You a heart of wisdom. As of 2011, the

average lifespan for Filipinos is 68 years (World Bank). How many

years remain in your life if you were to live that long?

2.

In what endeavors, ambitions, and dreams will you invest your

life assuming you have that many more years to live? How

differently would you live your life if you had only one year?

3.

Ephesians 5:15-17 says, Be very careful how you livenot as

unwise but as wise do not be foolish but understand what the

Lords will is. Applying this, look up the following passages andlist down biblical instructions on how you should use your time

and talents. Then write a prayer of commitment to the Lord

about using your time and talents for the Lord.

Romans 12:6-8

Romans 13:11-14

Galatians 6:9-10

Ephesians 6:5-8

1 Peter 2:12

1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter 4:10-11

God hath given to man a short time here upon earth,

and yet upon this short time eternity depends.

Jeremy Taylor

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6. Saturday

Our Finances

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;

Proverbs 3:9 (NIV)

Gods Lordship

1.

Read Luke 16:1-13. What common theme does this parable share

with the one before it (The Prodigal Son) and the one after it

(The Rich Man and Lazarus)? What misdeed was the manager

(steward) accused of in verse 1?

2.

What did the rich man demand the manager to do in verse 2?

Why we should manage Gods resources well?Our Stewardship

1.

The unrighteous manager used the masters resources to gain

friends so that people will welcome him into their houses (verse

4). What is the main resource that the Lord is teaching us to use

wisely for His purpose? The Pharisees understood this clearly in

verse 14, which is why they reacted negatively.

2.

Knowing he had very little time to act, what do you think the

managers tone of voice expresses when he called in each of his

masters debtors?

3.Based on the 2 preceding questions, what 2 commendable acts

did the unrighteous manager do which Jesus wanted His

disciples to learn? Can you explain in your own words the main

lesson taught by Jesus in verse 9?

4.

Are you guilty of wasting the Lords possessions (verse 1)?

Have you been trustworthy with someone elses property (the

Lords)? Have you been using worldly wealth to invest in

evangelism to gain friends so that at the end of your life they will

welcome you into eternal dwellings in heaven?

5.

Write down a prayer of commitment acknowledging Gods

ownership of your possessions, relinquishing everything to Him

and managing them with eternity in view.

Remember thisyou cant serve God and money,

but you can serve God with money.

Selwyn Hughes

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7. Sunday

His Creation

He said to them, Go into all the world and

preach the gospel to all creation.

Mark 16:14 (NIV)

Gods Lordship

1.

Read Genesis 1. The creation of the universe climaxed with the

creation of man in Genesis 1:26-30. How is man created in the

image of God considering that God is a spirit (see verses 26-27

and compare with Colossians 1:15)?

2.

Read Genesis 2:16-17, 3:6-8, and 3:23-24. What happened when

man disobeyed God? How did it affect the image of God in man?

3.

Read Genesis 3:17-19 and 4:11-13. What was the result of mans

sin? What is Gods only solution to fallen man according to John

14:6 and Romans 8:11?

4.According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, what happens to the fallen man

when he becomes in Christ? What happens to the image of

God in him (Colossians 3:9-10 and Ephesians 4:24)?

Our Stewardship of the Gospel

1.

What charge did Jesus give to His followers in Mark 16:15 in light

of the fact that He has already provided the solution to the fall of

creation, including man?

2. In 1 Corinthians 9:16-17, Paul said that he had no choice but to

declare the Good News about Jesus. Is declaring the GoodNews an option for you, or is it a command from God? What do

you need to do as a steward of the gospel according to

Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 4:1-5?

3.

Write a response letter of commitment to Gods stewardship of

the gospel to you. Prayerfully write down names of individuals

who you believe the Lord has given you access, not only to

share the gospel, but to disciple in 2014.4.

Revelation 21 and 22 describe the culmination of Gods creation

work. Is being part of this worth investing your life, time, talents,

treasure, and everything about your life?

It is God's responsibility to make people receptive;

it is our responsibility to sow the seed.

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We should never think that once we have given

some money and time to the Lord that the rest

is ours to do with as we please. All that we

have belongs to God, so He should be taken

into consideration in everything we do.

Theodore Epp

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Prayer List

A.The Philippines

1.

President Aquino and other leaders honesty and competence

2.

Chief Justice Sereno and the Judiciary effective reforms for

justice and righteousness to prevail

3.Righteousness, justice, peace, and economic prosperity

4.

Evangelization of the country

5.Recovery and rehabilitation of areas affected by typhoon Yolanda

6.Protection from calamities

B.The Church

1.

Love, purity, zeal, and graciousness of CCF members

2.Faithfulness to Gods mission and vision for CCF

3.

All His Leadership Conference

4.The Leaders and their families Elders, Pastors, Dgroup Leaders

5.Staff, volunteers, and workers

6.

Worship and Training Center, Mt. Makiling Re-Creation Center

7.Global Leadership Center

8.

Protection and guidance for Church planters, missionaries, andtheir families

C. Israel

1.Peace and protection from hostile nations

2.

Evangelization

D.Personal Breakthrough

1.

Spiritual revival

2.

Physical healing

3.

Breaking of bad habits

4.Christ-like character

E.Family

1.

Restoration of relationships

2.

Household salvation

F.Finances

1.

Freedom from debt

2.

Financial blessings

3.Rich generosity

G.Other Personal Prayer Items

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