Open our Eyes as we grow in His Word

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As we have now completed the book of Acts let us continue to read Gods Word together. Remembering to keep focussed on the call that God has given to each one of us and to TurningPoint Church. As we read in Joshua 1:8 we are reminded to meditate on what has gone before so we can REACH for what is ahead (Joshua 1:8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do). Paul teaches in his letter in 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 Never stop praying. I am every increasingly aware of the need for prayer to permeate every area of our lives, personally, in TurningPoint and in the world. To be successful in our Christian life we must learn to be effective in prayer and the Word. Here is where we will either fail or succeed, for without God's blessing and His guidance we could miss His will. There is great power and signs will follow as we REACH to do things God's way. There are great rewards and promises for those who humble themselves to be servants of God and one another. To be successful we must do all we can to find and follow God's will. God is waiting for us to work together with Him to finish His work. Whenever his Church begins working with Him, He moves immediately with signs following. Lets continue to believe for this firstly from ourselves; TurningPoint; Casey; and throughout the world. Ps Phil Cayzer Senior Minister

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The Book of Romans

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Romans is the longest and most systematically of Pauls letters. Paul announces its theme in 1:16-17: the gospel is Gods power for salvation, because it shows us that the righteousness of God is through faith for all who believe. Paul explains the need for justification through faith because of sin (1:164:25). He then spells out the results of justification by faith in terms of both present experience and future hope (5:18:39). In the next three chapters, he expresses his sorrow that many of his fellow Israelites have not embraced the gospel, and he wrestles with the theological implications of this (chs. 911). He concludes by describing how the gospel should affect ones everyday life (chs. 1216). Paul wrote his letter to Rome in about A.D. 57. Please Read

Date

Pray for Invitees for 23rd Birthday Lighthouse College Cranbourne Bible School Certificate IV Resonance Practise (Music) Growth & Connect Groups Splat & Stripes (Youth) Acceptances for 23rd Birthday TurningPoint 23rd Birthday

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The Book of Galatians

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Pauls letter to the Galatians was addressed to a group of churches in Galatia, a region of present-day Turkey. Paul had preached the gospel in these churches. He wrote to counter those who taught that Christians must be circumcised in order to be accepted by God. Paul began with a defence of his apostolic authority (chs. 12), then made it clear that all believers, Jew and Gentile alike, enjoy complete salvation in Christ (chs. 34). In chapters 56 Paul showed how the gospel of grace leads to true freedom and godly living. Perhaps the central message of Galatians is a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ (2:16). Paul wrote this letter sometime between A.D. 48 and 55. Please Read Galatians Ch 1-2 Galatians Ch 3-4 Galatians Ch 5-6 Prayer reflections:Date 11th March 12th March 13th March Pray for 23rd Birthday new converts CAPS Money course starts Morning Prayer team

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The Book of Ephesians

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The apostle Paul wrote Ephesians to the churches around Ephesus (Acts 19) to display the scope of Gods eternal plan for all humanityfor Jews and Gentiles alike. This is the mystery of God, hidden for ages but now made known in Jesus Christ. The first three chapters focus on what Christians should believe, unfolding the glorious riches of Gods grace in Christ. Dead sinners are made alive and gain eternal salvation by grace... through faith (2:8). The last three chapters explain the implications of Gods grace for the church, for individuals, and for families. This second section comes to a climax with a command to stand with the armour of God against the devil. Paul wrote this letter while in prison, probably in Rome about A.D. 60. Please Read Ephesians Ch 1-2 Ephesians Ch 3-4 Ephesians Ch 5-6 Prayer reflections:Date 14th March 15th March 16th March Pray for Lyndhurst Connect Groups Community Breakfast Certificate of Leadership

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The Book of Philippians

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The book Philippians overflows with joy and thanksgiving. Paul wrote to the church in Philippi to thank them for a gift. He reported the joyful news that Epaphroditus, who had brought their gift to Paul, had recovered from his illness and was returning to Philippi. Paul said that he had learned the secret of being content in any situation, and he told them about his situation in prison. He expressed joy that more people were hearing about Christ even if some were proclaiming the gospel with bad motives. Wanting the Christians in Philippi to be unified, he challenged them to be servants just as Jesus was when he made himself nothing and became a man rather than clinging to the rights of his divine nature (2:1-11). Paul wrote this letter while in prison, probably in Rome about A.D. 60. Please Read Date Pray for

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The Book of Colossians

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Paul wrote to the church in Colossae to fortify it against false teachers who might try to impose strict rules about eating and drinking and religious festivals. Paul shows the superiority of Christ over all human philosophies and traditions. He writes of Christs deity (He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation [1:15]) and of the reconciliation he accomplished with his blood. He explains that the right way of living in this world is to focus on heavenly rather than earthly things. Gods chosen people must leave their sinful lives behind and live in a godly way, looking to Christ as the head of the church (1:18). Paul wrote while in prison, probably about the same time as he wrote to the Ephesians. Please Read Date Pray for Ps Norma @ City Casey prayer Young Adults Group

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The Book of James

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Sometimes called the Proverbs of the New Testament, the book of James practically and faithfully reminds Christians how to live. From perseverance to true faith to controlling ones tongue, submitting to Gods will, and having patience, this book aids readers in living authentically and wisely for Christ. Many have claimed that James and the apostle Paul differed on the question of faith versus works, but in reality the spiritual fruit that James talks about simply demonstrates the true faith of which Paul wrote. Their writings are complementary rather than contradictory. Possibly one of the earliest of the New Testament writings (A.D. 4050), the book was written by Jesus brother James (Gal. 1:19). Please Read James Ch 1-2 James Ch 2-4 James Ch 5 Prayer reflections:Date 21st March 22nd March 23rd March Pray for Lyndhurst Play Group TurningPoint Child Care WOW Outing event

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Chronology of Acts and the Epistles

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Descent of the Holy Spirit Setting Up of the Church First Persecutions Philip at Samaria Conversion of Saul First Gentile Converted Founding of Church at Antioch Writing of Matthew's Gospel James Killed by Herod Paul's Call His First Missionary Journey Council at Jerusalem Second Missionary Journey Writing of I Thessalonians Writing of II Thessalonians Third Missionary Journey Writing of I Corinthians Writing of Galatians Writing of II Corinthians Writing of Romans Writing of Luke's Gospel Paul's Arrest at Jerusalem Paul at Caesarea

Reference
Acts 2:1-13 Acts 2:40-47 Acts 4:1-22; 5:21-42; 7:1-60 Acts 8:4-13 Acts 9:1-9 Acts 10:1-48 Acts 11:19-30 Matthew Acts 12:1-25 Acts 13:1-3 Acts 13:4 to Acts 14:28 Acts 15:6-35 Acts 15:39-41; 16; 17; Acts 18:1-22 I Thessalonians II Thessalonians Acts 18:23-28; 19; 20; Acts 21:17 I Corinthians Galatians II Corinthians Romans Luke Acts 21:26 to Acts 22:29 Acts 23:23-35; 24; 25; 26:1-32

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Paul Starts for Rome Paul Reaches Rome Paul's Imprisonment at Rome Paul Writes Ephesians Paul Writes Philippians Paul Writes Colossians Paul Writes Philemon James Writes his Epistle I Peter Written Acts Written Paul is Acquitted Paul Visits Various Places Paul Writes Hebrews Paul Writes I Timothy Paul Writes Titus Writing of Mark's Gospel II Peter Written Paul's 2nd Imprisonment at Rome II Timothy Written Martyrdom of Paul Destruction of Jerusalem Jude's Epistle Written Writing of John's Gospel Writing of John's Three Epistles John's Visions at Patmos Revelation Written Death of John

Acts 27:1-2 Acts 28:11-16a Acts 28:16-31 Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon James I Peter Acts --Hebrews I Timothy Titus Mark II Peter -II Timothy --Jude John I John; II John; III John Revelation 1:9 Revelation --

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