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Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

Vessels Unto Honour

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver,
but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, an some to dishonour.

2 Timothy 2:20

All Bible quotations are from the King James Bible 1611

Text – 2 Timothy 2:20-26

A vessel is a hollow utensil for holding things. Vessels can be different shapes, each for a different purpose. A vessel of honour (such as silver or gold) will be used for a much greater purpose than that of wood and earth (clay).

Symbolic Vessels:

1. Earthen Vessel (2 Corinthians 4:7)

2. Weaker Vessel – Wife (1 Peter 3:7)

3. Vessel of Honor – the saved (2 Timothy 2:21; Romans 9:21-23)

4. Vessels of Dishonour – the lost (Romans 9:21-23)

I. Who Is Represented As This Vessel? ___________

A. Some Biblical examples of what a useful vessel would hold:
1. _________ – Exodus 12:22-23 (The vessel was a _________)

Because of the blood of Christ we have been:
a. _____________________ – Ephesians 2:13-16
b. _____________________ – Ephesians 1:7
c. _____________________ – Romans 5:9
d. _____________________ – Hebrews 13:11-12

2. _____________ – Exodus 16:11-33 (This vessel was a ___________) We as human vessels have Christ, the Bread of Life – John 6:31-35

3. _____________ – Numbers 16:6-18 (The vessel was a censer) As a human vessel we need to offer our incense (prayers) unto God. Exodus 30:7; Psalm 141:1-2; Luke 1:9-10; Revelation 5:8

4. _____________ – Exodus 29:7; 30:22-31; Matthew 25:1-4. Oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit. We need to be ____________ with the Holy Spirit (Psalm 23:5; 45:7) and be ____________ with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18-21) (Note: this is a COMMAND!)

B. Reasons to be a vessel
1. We are bought with a price – Titus 2:14
2. We are not our own – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
3. We love the Lord – 1 John 4:19

II. How To Become A Vessel Of Honour

A. _____________ youthful lusts (1 Timothy 2:22a) Galatians 5:16; James 1:13-15; 1 Peter 2:11

B. _____________ (2 Timothy 22:2b)

1. _____________________ 1 Corinthians 15:34; Philippians 1:11; Proverbs 21:21
2. _____________________ Romans 10:17; 1 John. 5:4
3. _____________________ Ephesians 5:2; Colossians 3:14
4. _____________________ Psalm 34:14, Colossians 3:15
5. _____________________ 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22

C. ________________ questions which gender strife (2 Timothy 2:23) 1 Timothy 1:4; Titus 3:9

An honourable vessel is one that is esteemed or regarded highly. In order to remain vessels of honour, one needs to purge or separate from vessels of dishonour (II Timothy 2:21) II Corinthians 6:14-18; Ephesians 5:1-11; 1 John 2:15-17. A vessel of honour needs to maintain its usefulness by avoiding contamination.

III. Areas To Be A Vessel of Honour

A. _________________ – John 12:26
B. _________________ – Proverbs 31:25; 11:16
C. _________________ – Proverbs 31:28-29
D. _________________ – 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 1 Samuel 20

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up all verses,

and entered in all information for yourself.

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Answer Key

Vessels Unto Honour

I. (Put your name here.) The Christian (child of God)

A.1. Blood, bason
a. reconciled (made close to God, no longer enemies of God.)
b. redeemed (bought with a price – redemption through His blood.)
c. justified (accounting the guilty as just before God)
d. sanctified (set apart for a particular purpose)

2. Manna (food or bread) pot
3. Incense
4. Oil, anointed, filled

II. How To Become A Vessel of Honour

A. Flee
B. Follow (you need to have a leader to be a follower)
1. Righteousness
2. Faith (if we believe, we should obey – example: Abraham)
3. Charity
4. Peace
5. Pure heart
C. Avoid

III. Areas To Be A Vessel of Honour
A. The Lord’s service – as a Christian
B. Spouse / wife
C. Mother
D. Friendships

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR

 

Personal Appearance

 

 

1 Samuel 16:7 ……for man looketh on the outward ____________ but the Lord looketh on the ____________. 

 

Only God can see the heart. Man can not see the heart, and therefore will draw conclusions by appearance and actions. 

 

Because of this, it is needful that we as Christian ladies maintain an appearance that will be a testimony to those we come in contact with. Although someone may not consider themselves physically attractive, this is not what is important, we can still have an appearance that is well-kept, clean, and tidy. A meek and quiet spirit is reflected on the outside by what is in the heart; therefore, our outer appearance should be a reflection of that.

I. Women Whom God Noted in the Bible as Beautiful Women

A. _______________________ – Genesis 12:11
B. _______________________ – Genesis 24:15-16
C. _______________________ – Genesis 29:17
D. _______________________ – 1 Samuel 25:3
E. _______________________ – Esther 1:11
F. _______________________ – Esther 2:7
G. _______________________ – Job 42:15

II. Why An Attractive Appearance is Needful

A. You are being watched.

B. You are an example:
1. to the world
2. to your family

C. You ____________ your husband. Do you care enough to look nice for him? Do others know how much you love and respect your husband by your appearance? (1 Corinthians 11:7)

D. You are a ____________________ of the King. (Psalm 45:13)

E. You reflect your attitude:
1. Your attitude towards the ____________________ (Psalm 139:14) God made you wonderful, and you should honour the Lord by taking care of yourself.
2. Your attitude towards yourself. Are you displaying the “I don’t care attitude” in your appearance?
3. Your attitude towards others. Are you concerned what people think of you as you display the attitude of your heart through your appearance.

III. Helps in Maintaining Your Appearance

A. Clothing
1. Proper fit. Does is suit your build?
2. Free of wrinkles
3. Maintenance of the garment (buttons, hems, tears)
4. Clean

B. Hair and Face
1. Wash your hair as often as needed
2. Have a style that complements you and is easy to fix
3. Facial work up
(a) cleanser
(b) toner
(c) moisturizer
· Drinking plenty of water is a natural beauty aid for the skin

C. Personal Hygiene
1. Bathe / shower as needed
2. Antiperspirant/deodorant
3. Proper dental care
4. Keep nails clean and filed

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up all verses,

and entered in all information for yourself.

 

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Answer Key – Vessels Unto Honour

Personal Appearance

 

 

- appearance
- heart

I. Women Whom God Noted in the Bible as Beautiful Women
     A. Sarah
     B. Rebekah
     C. Rachel
     D. Abigail
     E. Vashti
     F. Esther
     G. Daughters of Job

 

II. Why An Attractive Appearance is Needful
     C. Reflect
     D. Child
     E.  1. Lord

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

 

 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR

 

The Influential Wife

 

 

“Every wise woman buildeth her house:

but the foolish

plucketh it down with her hands.“

Proverbs 14:1

   

All Bible quotations are from the  King James Version 1611

 

1 Kings 11:4 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.

It has once been said, “Your influence is either negative or positive, never neutral.” Throughout history and the Bible this truth is brought to light within the marital relationship. The influence of a wife has marred the character of some good men, and has fueled the fire of hate an evil in some.

 

I.     The _______________ Wife

       A. __________ (Genesis 3:16) Eve was easily persuaded to doubt what God had said in regards to the forbidden tree. Eve gave to her husband Adam, and he did eat. Adam blames Eve for his disobedience to God. (Genesis 3:12) As a result, we are all born with sin. (Romans 5:12)

 

     B. __________ (Genesis 16:1-3) The possibility of ever becoming a mother had died within the heart of Sarah. And forgetting the promise made to her and Abraham, she told Abraham to take her handmaid Hagar. And Abraham’s response – “And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.”

 

II. The _______________ and _______________ Wife

     A. __________ (1 Kings 21:25)

     B. __________ (2 Chronicles 21:5-6; 24:7) The daughter was more wicked than the mother.

     C. __________ (Matthew 14:1-11)  

 

III. The _______________ Wife

     A. __________ (Genesis 27) Isaac was unaware what was going on. His wife took advantage of the fact that Isaac was getting old and his sight was failing.

     B. __________ (Genesis 39) The lies of this wife persuaded her husband’s wrath to be kindled (v. 19), causing the imprisonment of Joseph.  

 

IV.  The _______________ Wife (Job 2:9-10)

     A. __________. She could not persuade her husband to go against what he knew to be right. Job rebuked her as a foolish woman.

 

V.   The _______________ and _______________ Wife

     A. _______________ (1 Samuel 1:5)

     B. _______________ (Ezekiel 24:15-27)

     C. _______________ (Proverbs 31:10-12, 23, 28; 12:4)

     D. _______________ (Luke 1:6)

     E. _______________ (Matthew 1:18:19)

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up

all verses, and entered in all information for yourself.

 

 

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Answer Key – Vessels Unto Honour

The Influential Wife

 

 

I.     The Doubting Wife

       A. Eve 

       B. Sarah 

 

 

II. The Dangerous and Dominating Wife

     A. Jezebel 

- Destroyed God’s Prophet (1 Kings 18:4-13)

- Planned Elijah’s Death (1 Kings 19:1-2)

- Planned and executed Naboth’s murder (1 Kings 21:1-15)

     B. Athaliah

     C. Herodias

 

 

III. The Deceptive Wife

     A. Rebekah

     B. Potipher’s Wife

 

 

IV.  The Discouraging Wife (Job 2:9-10)

     A. Job’s wife

 

 

V.   The Dedicated and Delightful Wife

     A. Hannah

     B. Ezekiel’s wife

     C. Virtuous woman

     D. Elizabeth

     E. Mary

 

 

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Remember:

“A tongue 3 inches long can ruin a man 6 feet tall”. 

 

 

Don’t use your wifely ambitions to help

your home and husband betray that which is Godly. 

Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC
Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

  VESSELS UNTO HONOUR
 

Housekeeping

 

 

“She looketh well to the ways of her household,

and eateth not the bread of idleness.“

Proverbs 31:27 
 

In Luke 10:40-41, Martha was never reproved for being a good housekeeper but rather for letting her work come between her and the Lord. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

 

Titus 2:5 “… keepers at home … that the word of God be not blasphemed.“ 

In the Greek, “keepers at home” means caring for the house, working at home 
a) the (watch or) keeper of the house 
b) keeping at home and taking care of household affairs
c) a domestic (the career is the home, children)

 

A. Honouring to the LORD.  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

* Does the way you keep your household truly honour the Lord? 

 

B. Honouring to your Husband. Proverbs 31:10, 12, 28

Is it not a good thing to keep a clean, ordered household for your husband? A Husband’s main job is outside the home. Ladies, your main duty is within the home. One of those duties is housekeeping. What would happen if our husbands worked the way we keep house?

Example: She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12
It is good to keep a clean home for him. 

C. Honourable for your Children.

 

1. Will your children refer to you to your manner of keeping the family household as blessed?
2. Is it a good example?
3. Is it good training for them?
4. Will they enjoy bringing friends to a tidy, clean-smelling home? Is yours such a testimony?

A. Work 

B. Time

C. Energy 

D. Scheduling

E. Diligence
1. Attitude Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23
2. Awareness  She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Proverbs 31:27
3. Action – do not be a PROCRASTINATOR

A. Sometimes you can do two jobs at same time. 
B. Train the children to help. This will help in long term. 
C. If haven’t used it in a while, pitch it. 
D. House-cleaning music.
E. Get organized.

A. Pleasing God
B. Praise of Husband
C. Praise from Children
D. Good Testimony
E. Peace of Mind 
F. Less Stress
G. Happy Home

 

 

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A Mother’s Pay Check

When you get discouraged, about all there is to do;
When chores just seem to pile up high, and you want to cry “boo hoo!”
Pause a moment and consider, before that great big sigh;
Our reward is not of this earth, nor does it have wings for to fly.

Should not we work all the harder, knowing ’tis not of silver, nor of gold,
but was planned for us by the Father, in bygone days of old?
And one day when we enter, Heaven’s pearly gates,
We’ll see our pay check was long in coming,but will know ’twas worth the wait.

For what on this earth can compare, to the words we long to hear;
Spoken from our Master’s lips “Well done, well done, my dear!
You took what you were given, and plodded and worked faithfully,
Well done: A good and faithful servant, Thou hast been to Me!”

(Poem Written by Angela Trenholm on January 24th, 2001)

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Faithfulness is not much to ask for,

 

even from a pile of dust!
 

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle
 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR

The Clouds of Life
 

Ladies meeting: September 18, 2000

 

All Bible quotations are from the  King James Version 1611

 

 

  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.

 

  Romans 8:28

 

I) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Rainbow of Promise 

1 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. 

Romans 4:18-21 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

A) Promise of Answered Prayer 

Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

B) Promise of Forgiveness of Sin – to His Children 

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

C) Promise of Divine Guidance 

Psalm 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.  

D) Promise of Strength 

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.

Isaiah 41:10 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.

2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.

 

II) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Glory of the Lord’s Presence.

Exodus 13:21-22 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
A) The Lord’s Presence will give Rest.

Exodus 33:14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

Exodus 16:10 And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Mark 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

B) The Lord’s Presence will bring Comfort in Trials 

Isaiah 43:1-5  But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;

C) The Lord’s Presence will bring Courage in Battle 

Ephesians 6:11-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Deuteronomy 20:1 And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.

2 Kings 6:17 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.

 
III) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Rain of Blessing 

1 Kings 18:44-46 And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel. And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

- size of a man’s hand, then the sky was completely black

Psalm 24:4-5 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

 

 

You need a pure heart to receive the blessings of God.

 

IV) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Covering of His protection

Psalm 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.

Psalm 61:1-8 To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

 

V) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Strength of His Power

Psalm 68:34  Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 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.

Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

 

VI) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Dew of His Grace

Proverbs 3:20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

2 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.

1 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.

 

“The Will of God Will Not Lead You
 

Where The Grace of God Cannot Keep You!”

 

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VII) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Word of His Testimony

Psalm 99:7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.- Long one, just read it. Talks about the Word of God.

Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalm 119

Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Luke 9:35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

 

 

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The Clouds are not the clogs that hinder us;
 

they are the bringer of showers that bless us.

 

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Outline:

 

I) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Rainbow of Promise 

(1 Kings 8:56; Romans 4:18-21; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 2:25)

A) Promise of Answered Prayer 

(Jeremiah 33:3; Isaiah 65:24)

B) Promise of Forgiveness of Sin – to His Children 

(1 John 1:9)

C) Promise of Divine Guidance 

(Psalm 48:14)

D) Promise of Strength 

(Isaiah 40:31; 41:10; 2 Chronicles 16:9)

II) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Glory of the Lord’s Presence. 

(Exodus 13:21-22; 16:10)

A) The Lord’s Presence will give Rest. 

(Exodus 33:14; Mark 4:39)

B) The Lord’s Presence will bring Comfort in Trials  

(Isaiah 43:1-5)

C) The Lord’s Presence will bring Courage in Battle 

(Ephesians 6:11-18; Deuteronomy 20:1; 2 Kings 6:17)

III) The Clouds of Life will bring: 

The Rain of Blessing  (I Kings 18:44-46 – size of a man’s hand, then the sky was completely black, Psalms 24:4-5)

IV) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Covering of His protection 

(Psalm 105:39; 61:1-8; 62:8; Proverbs 18:10)

V) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Strength of His Power

(Psalm 68:34; 28:7; 23:2; 73:26; 46:1)

VI) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Dew of His Grace 

(Proverbs 3:20; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13)

VII) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Word of His Testimony

(Psalm 99:7; 19:7; Psalm 119; Matthew 3:17; 17:5; Luke 3:22; 9:35)

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR

A Right Heart

 
Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears

to the words of my mouth.

Psalm 78:1

 

All Bible quotations are from the  King James Version 1611

 

 

Text: Psalms 78:1-8, 36-37

From the heart proceeds all the actions and motives of man. (Proverbs 4:23-27) What is in your heart? Is your heart righteous or wicked? Many seeds of good and bad are planted within the heart. Eventually they will take root, sprout, grow and eventually manifest themselves through you. 

The children of Israel had forgotten the many blessings that the Lord had bestowed upon them – His guidance, protection, provision, and even His forgiveness. Israel continually sinned against the Lord. God would bring chastisement; Israel would repent, but not long after they would be back to their murmuring, complaining, ways of idolatry, and seeking their own ways. Why? Psalm 78:37 – “For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.“ 

 

I. Heart of Wickedness
A. ________________________ (Jeremiah 17:9)
B. ________________________ (Deuteronomy 9:7, 23-24; Ps. 5:10; 78:8; 107:10-11)
C. ________________________ (Psalm 101:5; Proverbs 18:12; 21:4)
D. ________________________ (Hebrews 3:12)
E. ________________________ (Proverbs 14:30; 23:17)

 

II. Heart of Righteousness
A. ______________________ (Deuteronomy 4:29; 10:12; Psalm 69:32; 105:4; Isaiah 55:6; Jeremiah 29:13; Hosea 10:12) 
B. ______________________ 
    1. ______________________________ (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
    2. ______________________________ (Psalm 55:17; Luke 2:37)
    3. ______________________________ (James 5:16)
C. ______________________ (Psalm 24:3-4; Proverbs 22:11; Matthew 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:5; 2 Timothy 2:22; 1 Peter 1:22)
D. ______________________ (Proverbs 15:13, 15; 17:22)

 

III. What Does God Do For The Heart
A. Creates a ___________________ heart (Psalm 51:10)
B. ____________ the heart (Jeremiah 11:20)
C. __________________ the heart (Proverbs 21:2; 24:12; Job 23:20)
D. __________________ the heart (Romans 8:27)

 

IV. How To Help Our Heart Condition
A. ______________________ (Romans 10:9-10)
B. _____________ God’s Word (Psalm 119:9-11)
C. Have a ________________ heart
    1. to _________________ God (Psalm 108:1; 138:1)
    2. to _________________ God (Psalm 112:7; Proverbs 3:5)
D. _____________God’s Word (Deuteronomy 11:32; 12:28; Psalm 105:45; Proverbs 23:26)
E. _____________ God’s Word (Psalm 119:2-3, 10, 69)

 

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up all verses,

and entered in all information for yourself.

 

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Answer Key

 

A Right Heart

 

I. Heart of Wickedness
A. Deceitful heart (Never be – especially with your husband)!
B. Rebellious heart
C. Proud heart 
D. Evil heart of unbelief
E. Envious heart

 

Questions to ask yourself.

 

Do I go out of my way to do wrong?

 

Do my actions help my husband, children, and others draw closer to the Lord, or do they push them away?

 

II. Heart of Righteousness
A. Seeking heart
B. Humble heart
    1. Faithful heart
    2. Servant’s heart
    3. Fervent in prayer
C. Pure heart
D. Merry heart

 

III. What Does God Do For The Heart
A. clean
B. tries
C. ponders
D. searches

IV. How To Help Our Heart Condition
A. Believe in the heart for salvation
B. Hide God’s Word in your heart
C. Fixed heart (firmly established)
    1. Praise
    2. Trust
D.  Observe, study
E. Seek

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR
 

Acceptable Speech
 

 

A word fitly spoken is like
apples of gold in pictures of silver.

Proverbs 25:11

 

All Bible quotations are from the  King James Version 1611

Proverbs 10:32 – “The __________ of the righteous know what is _____________________: but the ___________________ of the wicked speaketh ____________________________.”

Psalm 19:14 – “Let the ________________ of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be ________________________ in they sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”

Definition of acceptable: That which may be received with pleasure; hence pleasing to the receiver; gratifying.

 
    I. Acceptable Speech

        A. ____________________________ (Ecclesiastes 10:12)
        B. ____________________________ (Proverbs 25:11)
        C. ____________________________ (Proverbs 16:24)
        D. ____________________________ (Ephesians 4:29)
        E. ____________________________ (Isaiah 50:4)
        F. ____________________________ (Psalms 37:30)
        G. ____________________________ (Song Of Solomon 4:3)

    II. Unacceptable Speech
        A. ____________________________ (Proverbs 29:20)
        B. ____________________________ (Psalms 101:5; Pr. 10:18)
        C. ____________________________ (Proverbs 6:16-17, 12:22, 13:5, 21:6, 26:28)
        D. ____________________________ (Proverbs 15:1)
        E. ____________________________ (Psalms 12:3, Pr. 7:21, 20:19)
        F. ____________________________ (2 Timothy 2:16)
        G. ____________________________ (Matthew 12:36; Job. 15:3)
        H. ____________________________ (Ezekiel 11:12; I Corinthians 15:33)

Keeping our mouth and tongue will spare us many troubles. (Proverbs 13:3, 21:23) As Christian ladies desiring to that which pleases the Lord, we should strive to have our speech acceptable to Him. (Romans 12:1) Proverbs 31:26 “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.“ 
 

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up

all verses, and entered in all information for yourself.
 

 

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Answer Key – Vessels Unto Honour

Acceptable Speech

 

 

     - lips
    – acceptable
    – mouth
    – frowardness
    – words
    – acceptable

    I. Acceptable Speech
        A. Gracious words
        B. Fitly spoken (timely)
        C. Pleasant words (even rebuke can be gracious)
        D. Edifying
        E. Comforting word (word in season)
        F. Words full of wisdom (wisdom is the application of knowledge.)
        G. Comely (becoming or beautiful) speech

    II. Unacceptable Speech
        A. Hasty words
        B. Slandering / backbiting (“privily” slandering – speaking evil of others to make ourselves look good)
        C. Lying tongue
        D. Grievous words
        E. Flattering / lying
        F. Profane & vain babblings (vain = worthless)
        G. Idle, unprofitable words (We should try avoiding such unnecessary words as “Gosh”, “Gee”, etc, they are just slang words for taking the Lord’s name in vain. Any good dictionary will back this up.)
        H. Evil communications (manners of the heathen – useless slang – Let’s put an effort into speaking as Christian ladies, and not as the world.)

 

 

 

If your lips would keep from slips

Five things observe with care;

Of whom you speak, to whom you speak,

And how and when and where.