Learn to Relax (#1078)

As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20231116.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Psalms 37:7                         Rest in the Lord [be still, silent before the Lord]; Wait patiently for him

Psalms 40:1                         I waited (with expectation) [patiently and expectantly] and he heard

Ecclesiastes 7:8-10             Better is the patient than the proud in spirit (disposition). [patience is better than pride]

Luke 8:15                             Fruit with patience (steadfast perseverance) [by persevering]

(Luke 21:5-19                      In your patience possess ye your souls)

Romans 5:2-5                      Patience leads to [brings about, produces] hope, which maketh not ashamed

Romans 12:10-14                Patient in mental pressure [continuing steadfast, faithful, persevering in prayer]

Romans 15:1-6                    Patience and comfort of the scriptures [through patient endurance and the encouragement drawn from the scriptures]; the God of patience.

2 Corinthians 6:1-10           In MUCH patience

2 Corinthians 12:11-13       In ALL patience

Colossians 1:9-11                 Strengthened unto all patience with joyfulness

1 Thessalians 1:3                  Patience of (proceeding from) hope

1 Thessalians 5:14-15          Be patient toward all

2 Thessalians 1:3-4              We glory for your patience and believing

2 Thessalians 3:1-5              The Lord direct into patient waiting for [patience of] Christ

Hebrews 12:1                       Let us run with patience [patient endurance] the race before us

Teaching

Learn to Relax (#1078)

Astonishing! (#1076)

As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20231029.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Psalms 1:1-3               His delight is in the law of the Lord

Matthew 7:24-29       The people were astonished at his doctrine (vs. 28)

Matthew 13:53-58     Insomuch that they were astonished (vs. 54)

Matthew 22:23-33     They were astonished at his doctrine (vs. 33)

Mark 5:35-43              They were astonished with a great astonishment (vs. 42)

Acts 3:1-11                  They were filled with wonder and amazement (vs. 10)

Acts 9:1-6                    Trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? (vs. 6)

Acts 10:44-46             They of the circumcision which believed were astonished (vs. 45)

Teaching

Astonishing! (#1076)

Life is for Us to Enjoy (#1075)

As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20131015.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Ecclesiastes 2:24           There is nothing better than … his soul enjoy good in all his labour

Ecclesiastes 3:10-13      Nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves

Ecclesiastes 5:18-19      It is good and comely … to enjoy the good of all his labour

I Timothy 6:17                Trust in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy

Proverbs 3:5-6                Trust in the Lord, and He shall direct thy paths

Philippians 4:19              God shall supply your needs

Psalms 37:3-5                 Delight thyself in the Lord, and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart

I Timothy 2:1-8               God desires that all be saved and come unto the knowledge of the truth

Ephesians 5:1-2              Be ye therefore followers (imitators) of God

Teaching

Life is for Us to Enjoy (#1075)

The Wonderful Peace of God (#1074)

As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20231001.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Psalm 4:5-8                             Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety

Psalm 37:7-11                         The meek shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace

Psalm 37:34-40                      The end of the perfect man is peace (vs. 34 – wait = expect)

Psalm 119:165                        Great peace have they which love thy law

Proverbs 3:1-6                        God’s commandments add peace (vs. 2)

Proverbs 3:13-18                    All the paths of wisdom are peace

Isaiah 26:3-4                            Perfect peace whose mind is stayed (steadfast, steady)

Isaiah 32:17                             The work (achievement) of righteousness shall be peace

Isaiah 48:18                             Peace like a river

II Corinthians 9:1-12               Sufficiency: vs. 8 – autarkeia
– A perfect condition of life in which no aid or support is needed
– Sufficiency of the necessities of life
– A mind contented with its lot

Philippians 4:6-7                   Peace shall guard your hearts

Teaching

The Wonderful Peace of God (#1074)

God Looks at the Heart (#1073)

As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20230917. All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Genesis 20:1-6         I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart (vs. 6)

I Samuel 16:1-7       The Lord looketh on the heart (vs. 7)

I Kings 3:5-14           Solomon asks for an understanding heart, and receives it

I Kings 21:24-29       Because he (Ahab) humbleth himself before me (vs. 29)

II Kings 5:17-19        He said unto him, Go in peace (vs. 19)

II Kings 22:8-20        Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself (vs. 19)

Psalms 44:20-21      He knoweth the secrets of the heart

Isaish 1:10-17           To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices? (vs. 11)

Matthew 23:23         These ye ought to have done

I John 3:13-24            God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things (vs. 20)

Teaching

God Looks at the Heart (#1073)

We are Winners (#1072)

As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20230827.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Matthew 4:1-11                       It is written

Luke 11:21-22                         When a stronger than he shall come upon him and overcome him (nikao)

John 16:29-33                         Be of good cheer, I have overcome (nikao) the world

Romans 8:35-39                     In all these things we are more than conquerors (hupernikao)

Romans 12:18-21 (9ff)          Be not overcome (nikao) of evil, but overcome (nikao) evil with good

I Corinthians 15:51-58          Thanks be unto God, which giveth us the victory (nikos)

II Corinthians 10:1-5             Not carnal.

Ephesians 6:10-20                 Sword of spirit.

Colossians 2:13-15                Jesus Christ triumphed in our redemption.

Hebrews 2:14-15                   Destroy: deprive of influence.

James 4:7                                Resist – he will flee.

I John 4:4                                 Ye are of God little children, and have overcome (nikao) them

I John 5:1-5                             This is the victory (nike) that overcometh (nikao) the world – our believing

Teaching

We are Winners (#1072)

Accept God’s Will (#1071)

As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20230813.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Genesis 18:23-33              Destruction of Sodom – less than 10 righteous

Genesis 22:1-14                Abraham asked to sacrifice Isaac (Heb 11:17-19 – able to raise the dead)

I Kings 19:1-18                   Elijah asks to die

II Chronicles 20:1-19         Ye shall not need to fight in this battle (vs. 17)

II Chronicles 25:5-9           The Lord is able to give thee much more than this (vs. 9)

Jeremiah 42:1-43:7            If you go to Egypt, you will die (Jer 44:17 – queen of heaven)

Matthew 26:36-46             Let this cup pass from me (vss. 39, 42)

Acts 16:6-15                        The Macedonian call – God provided needed direction, so His Word could bring deliverance to those hungry for it

Teaching

Accept God’s Will (#1071)

Persistence (#1070)

As taught By Bruce Mahone, 20230729 at Steve Jaynes’ Weekend in the Word, in Bowdoin ME.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Genesis 39:1-5        Joseph prospered in the house of Potiphar

Genesis 39:21-23    Joseph prospered in prison

Ruth 3:18                 Sit still my daughter until thou know how the matter will fall

II Kings 4:32-37       Elisha walked in the house to and fro

II Chron 20:12         Neither know we what to do, but our eyes are upon thee

Jeremiah 42:5-7       It came to pass after ten days that the word of the Lord came

Psalms 37:7             Rest in the Lord [be still, silent before the Lord]; Wait patiently for him

Psalms 40:1             I waited (with expectation) [patiently and expectantly] and he heard

Mark 8:22-25           Men as trees walking

Luke 18:1-8              Men ought always to pray, and not to faint

Acts 16:6-10             There stood a man of Macedonia and prayed him Come help us

Acts 21:1-4               Said to Paul through the Spirit that he should not go up to Jerusalem

Romans 1:8-13        I purposed (determined) to come unto you, but was let (forbidden)

Romans 12:10-14   Patient in mental pressure, continuing instant [steadfastly, faithful, persevering, be constant] in prayer (vs. 12)

Colossians 4:1-4     Praying…that God would open unto us a door of utterance (vs. 3)

Colossians 1:9-11   Strengthened unto all patience with joyfulness

I Thessalians 1:3     Patience of (proceeding from) hope

Hebrews 12:1          Let us run with patience [patient endurance] the race before us

Teaching

Persistence (#1070)

Let Go and Let God (#1069)

As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20230716.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

Genesis 39:1-5            Joseph prospered in the house of Potiphar

Genesis 39:21-23        Joseph prospered in prison

Exodus 3:1-10              I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt

Ruth 3:18                      Sit still my daughter until thou know how the matter will fall

II Kings 4:32-37            Elisha walked in the house to and fro

II Chronicles 20:12      Neither know we what to do, but our eyes are upon thee

Jeremiah 42:5-7           It came to pass after ten days that the word of the Lord came

Psalms 37:7                  Rest in the Lord [be still, silent before the Lord]; Wait patiently for him

Psalms 40:1                  I waited (with expectation) [patiently and expectantly] and he heard

Acts 16:6-10                 There stood a man of Macedonia and prayed him Come help us

Acts 21:1-4                   Said to Paul through the Spirit that he should not go up to Jerusalem

Colossians 1:9-11        Strengthened unto all patience with joyfulness

1Thessolonians 1:3     Patience of (proceeding from) hope

Hebrews 12:1               Let us run with patience [patient endurance] the race before us

Teaching

Let Go and Let God (#1069)

Our Wonderful Father (#1068)

A taught by Bruce Mahone 20200618.  All rights reserved.

Verse Listing and Notes

God is Good:

Genesis 1:1                       God created the heavens and the earth

Psalms 25:8                      Good and upright is the Lord

Psalms 34:8-10                 O taste and see that the Lord is good; they that seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing —

Matthew 5:45                    He sendeth rain on the just and the unjust

Acts 17:28                           In him we live and move and have our being

Therefore:

Deuteronomy 6:1-5          Love the Lord thy God

Deuteronomy  10:12-16  Love him and serve

Deuteronomy  11:1-25    Love the Lord

Joshua 22:1-5                     Be diligent to love the Lord your God

Matthew 22:34-40             First and great commandment: love God

Romans 8:26-28                 All things work together for good

And:

Philippians 4:4-9                            Be careful [anxious] for nothing (vs. 6)

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness

– Psalms112:4

Teaching

Our Wonderful Father (#1068)