Monday November 12 Session 5 day 3 Guard your mouth

Session 5 day 3 Guard your Mouth 

Please read pages 101-103 in the Bait of Satan Interactive Book 

Words kill, words give life, they’re either poison or fruit- you choose. Proverbs 18:21 MSG

The seven things that God says he hates in Proverbs 6:16-19 are pretty powerful. But the more shocking things is three of the 7 involve one of the smallest members of our bodies, our tongue.  If we can win the battle in our mouths we would be on our way to pleasing God. Many of us don’t see gossip or slander as bad but in God’s eyes they are still sins.  

Are there Sins that you consider worst than Gossip if so why?

Read 1 Peter 4:8.  When you see someone that has open visible sins do you feel it is your duty to point them out? After reading the scripture what is the value of not verbally exposing them?

Read the following Scriptures and give your thoughts 

Proverbs 10:18-21; 17:27-28 and 26:20

Ephesians 4:29-30; Titus 3:1-2; James 4:11-12 an 1 Peter 2:1-3

Psalm 34:12-14 and Proverbs 13:3; 17:9,21:23

Meditate on Pslam 141:1-4 and make it your Hearts Prayer 

Tuesday October 30th Session 4 Day 4 Bless your Enemies

Today Rea Pages 82-83 in the Bait of Satan Interactive Study Book 

Day 4 Bess Your Enemies

But I say to allow you who will listen to me: love your enemies, do goo to those who hate you, bless those who curse you , and pray for those who treat you badly.

Luke :27

When we are hurt we must first acknowledge the fact that we have been hurt. Then we must seek God for forgiveness for holding offense against those that have hurt us. Next we must pray for and forgive those that have hurt us 

Read 1 Peter 3:8-9

What does this mean to you?

What does God promise us in return for obeying this calling? What must we guard against?

Read 1Peter 3:10-12 anPsalm 34:11-15

How should we treat our enemies 

Proverbs 23: 21-22 and Romans 12:14,17-21

October 29th 2018 Session4 day 3 Submit to Your Leaders

Today read Day 3 pages 79-81 in your Bait of Satan Devotional 

Servants (Employees,students, team members etc) be submissive to your masters (employers, teachers managers supervisiors etc) with all fear, not only to the good and gentle but to the harsh also

1 Peter 2:18

We must learn to be submissive even leaders that are not right. When we are on our jobs and we rebel against the leadership that has been placed above us we are going against the heart of God. This may be difficult but with the Holy Spirit it is possible.

Read Ephesians 4:1-7, 23 -32 and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

If you were the one in charge how would you want people to submit to you ?

Today meditate on being submitted to God as you submit to those in authority above you.

Friday October 26 Session 4 Day 2 Let God Be God

Please read pages 76-78 In the Bait of Satan interactive Study Guide 

Session 4 Day 2 

Let God be Your Defender 

With dread deeds and awesome power You will defend us from our enemies, O God so saves us. You are the only hope of all mankind thorughout the world and far away upon the sea.  

Psalm 65:5

One thing that we must remember is the love of God. His desire is for us to know him in a more intimate way. This requires us to trust God even in extreme conditions

We must learn that we don’t need to live a defensive life, we can trust God to take care and protect us.

 Have you even been close to loosing your job because you were standing up for what was right? Has dong the right thing caused you to be mistreated? If so explain.

Has God ever requested that you apologize to a leader that has been mean or harsh to you? If so who was the leader? Have you done it? If so what was the leaders response?

If you have not apologized, why? What do you think God is trying to teach you in this chapter?

Be careful not to jump to conclusions before the Lord returns as to whether someone is a good servant or not. When the Lord comes, He will turn on the light so that everyone can see exactly what each one of us is really like, deep down in our hearts. Then everyone will know why we had been doing the Lord’s work. At that time God will give to each one whatever praise is coming to him. 1 Corinthians 4:5

When people mistreat us and falsely accuse us we naturally become judgmental. Read the following Scriptures what should we expect if we are judgmental Matthew 7:1-5 , Luke 6:37-42. What is God showing you? 

Also read Romans 14:10-13, and James 4:11-12

Thursday 10/25/2018 Session 4 Day 1 Be Confident in God’s Ability

Today read pages 73-75 in your bait of Satan Study Book 

In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 56:11

Don’t fall into the trap of getting even with those that have done you wrong, remember God is able to avenge you. Getting even will turn your heart away from the Love of God.

In the Word of God you will find the Promises of God as you read the following Scriptures what Promises do you see from God to us.Romans 12:17-19. Proverbs 20:22. Proverbs 24:19-20 &29 and Deuteronomy 32:35-36. What is our part in theses promises 

Even with Job the enemy had to go through God. We must keep that fact in mind, as we trust God we must understsand that he knows what is going on and if we follow his will he will bring us out. 

Read the following Scriptures and write down how they encourage you 

2 Samuel 22:3  Psalm 28:6-8 and Proverbs 30:5

Daniel 6:26-27.   2 Chronicles 20:6.   Isaiah 43:13.   Pslam 135:5-13

Isaiah 40:10-12; 25-31 Psalm 95:3-5 and Jeremiah 32:17

Tuesday 10/23/2018 Honor Those in Authority

Today read Pages 59-61 in the bait of Satan Interactive Book 

Honor Those in Authority 

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood Fear God, Honor the King 

1 Peter 2:17

According to Scripture all authority is established by God . “ For promotion and power com from nowhere on earth but only from God. He promotes one and deposed another. (Psalm 75:7)

Yet while all authority is from God, not all authority is godly. Many times we have tot see beyond the persons behaviors and honor their God- given position. 

Carefully read Romans 13:1-7. What insight about leadership is God showing you in this passage? JHow does it challenge i you ?

Are there any poeple in authority in your life that you were convinced were not established by God? If so, who? Why did you feel this way? How did you treat them them in response 

Under what circumstance are we not to obey human authority. Even during these circumstances what should be our attitude?

Cheek out Shadrach, Meshach and Abednegro’s response to King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3:8-18 

God tells us to horror our leaders- regardless of their behavior. Take time to read these passages. Name a few practical ways to honor authority. Why does God ask us to do this?

Exodus 22:28 and Ecclesiastes 10:20

1 Timothy 2:1-4

Titus 3:1-2 and 1 peter 1 Peter 2:13-20

Monday 10/22/2018 cultivate Godly Character

Today please read pages 56-58 in the Bait of Satan Interactive Study 

May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation- the righteous character produce in your life by Jesus Christ- for this will bring much glory and praise to God. PHilippians 1:11

Read Samuel 9:2, 17-21  and 10:20-24 

David as a man after God’s own heart. His father and brother may not have seen this in him but God did 

In the scriptures you just read what was Saul like when he was first called? What does the scriptures say about him 

Read 1 Samuel 13:1-15 and 15:1-26 

What did Saul do to get rejected by God? What was he most concerned with?

There are no substitutes for obedience... Obedience to God is the key to life! It is the key to the kingdom of God( see Matthew 7:21-22) Obedience is like building your house (life) on a rock. It will not be shaken or moved when the storms of life come (Luke 6:46-49)

Is there an area in your life where you know you’re not obeying God? If so what is it? What can you learn from Saul’s example and personally apply in your life?

God has a good plan for you! But to live them out, his character has to be developed in you

Read Romans 12:1-2. Philippians 1:6, 2:12-13 ,RThes 5:23-24, James 1;21-25 , 2 Timothy 3:16-17

What part do you play 

What part does God play 

Friday October 19th Session 3 Day 2 Fear the Lord

Today read pages 53-55 in the bait of Satan interactive Study Book 

Fear the Lord 

David and Saul we both kings and they both had flaws but one thing separated David from Saul it was the fear of God. This was the fear that kept David from killing Saul, but Saul had no problem hunting David and even at one point Killing the priest of God.

You and I will depart from evil if we truly fear God (Proverbs 16:6)

What do you think is the meaning of “The Fear of God”?

God gives us some insights in Deuteronomy 10:12-13. “And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?”

‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭10:12-13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Psalm 34:11-14. “Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34:11-14‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/psa.34.11-14.kjv

1 Peter 3:8-12. “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.”

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:8-12‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/1pe.3.8-12.kjv

What is God showing you in the above passages of scripture 

When you read the scriptures below and think about the chances David had to kill Saul and didn’t. What do the scriptures tell you about God/ About David and about yourself?

1 Samuel 24:1-15

1 Samuel 26:7-11

Think about your own life, are you living in the fear of the Lord of the fear of people and their opinions?

Does your fear of people keep you from obeying God? 

Read the following Scriptures and write down the blessings that come with living in the fear(reverence)  of the Lord 

Psalm 111:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭111:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/psa.111.10.kjv

Proverbs 1:7

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/pro.1.7.kjv

Proverbs 9:10-11

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭9:10-11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/pro.9.10-11.kjv

Proverbs 10:27

“The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭10:27‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/pro.10.27.kjv

Psalm 112:1-3

“Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭112:1-3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/psa.112.1-3.kjv

Psalm 128:1-4

“Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭128:1-4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/psa.128.1-4.kjv

Psalm 34:9-10

“O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34:9-10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/psa.34.9-10.kjv

Proverbs 14:26-27

“In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14:26-27‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/pro.14.26-27.kjv

Proverbs 16:6

“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:6‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/pro.16.6.kjv

Proverbs 19:23

“The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19:23‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/pro.19.23.kjv

Thursday Session 3 Day 1 My Father My Father

Please Read pages 50-52 In the Bait of Satan Interactive Study Book 

Know your Leaders 

Get to know those who labor among you( recognize them for what they are, acknowledge and appreciate and respect them all- your leaders who are over you in the Lord and those who warn and kindly reprove and exhort you. 1 Thessalonians 5:12

In this life you will have people in authority over you. Not all the leaders above you will be God fearing people and even some of them will not treat you the best.

Think about some of the people that you have worked under that were difficult to seve because of their attitudes, actions or words?  What made it hard for you to submit to their Authority?

David learned a lot of valuable lessons by looking at Saul and how harsh he was. What have you learned not to do from people that were in leadership above you?

Name a few people God has placed in your life who serve ( or have served) as spiritual farther or mother. How have they influenced you? What do you appreciate most about them?

Are you struggling with offense toward one of the leaders in your life. If so, who and why ?

What ways do you feel God is asking you to get things right ?

Wednesday Oct 17 Session 2 Day 5 Hold Tightly to Your Dreams

Today read pages 39-44 in the Bait of Satan Interactive Study Guide

Hold Tightly to your Dream 

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted. To keep His Promise 

Hebrews 10:23

The process from the Dream to the Fulfillment of Joseph’s dream took over 20 years. He faced many ups and downs in the process and to the untrained eye it look like more downs than ups but God’s word still prevailed.

What dreams has God placed in your headset? How can you sharpen your gifts and talents so that you can see the dream be realized.

Then the Lord answered me, Write the vision . Make if flea on tablets so that anyone can read it quickly. The vision will still happen at the appointed time. It hurried toward its goal. It wont be a lie. If it’s delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. it won’t be late. Habakkuk 2:2-3

Read Numbers 23:19 and 1 Kings 8:56 What does God keep reminding us?

How are you encourage by these promises?

Tuesday 10/16/2018 Session 2 Day 4 Cooperate with God’s Refinement

Today Read Pages 36-38 in your Bait of Satan Interactive Study book 

God’s correction is always right and for our best good, that we may share His holiness. Hebrews 12:10 

Because God loves us so he corrects us when we get out of alignment with his will. Sometimes this correction looks like trials, tribulations and even hardships. We must learn how not to fight against the correction of God. We have been taught that God’s love is passive but I am glad we serve a active God with Active Love.

Your current situation could be a season of correction from God. Describe your current season of life?

Are all hard times caused by mistakes that we have made?  When you read Isaiah 53:2-5 you see the level of suffering that Jesus had to endure. As you read this what reasons for suffering is God showing you 

What reason did Joseph give in Genesis 45:4-8 for his suffering 

What is the Holy Spirit showing you about the blessing of surrender. Read Hebrews 12:5-11 and 1 Peter 1:6-7 

Excerpts from the Bait of Satan work book by John Bevere

Monday October 15 Session 2 Day 3 Believe God is Present

Today please read Pages 33-35 in your Bait of Satan Interactive Study Book 

God doesn’t miss a thing- He’s alert to goo and evil alike 

Proverbs 15:3 Message Bible 

God is never surprised by the things that happen in our lives. He is always there and always at work in our lives.

Many times in life Christians and the world alike ask Questions about God please read the questions then look at the Scriptures to Answer the questions.

Is God involved in my life?

Read Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 16:9, 20-24 and Hebrews 13:5-6

Is God aware of my life and does he care about the things going on in my life?

Ready Psalm 139:17-18, Isaiah 49:15-16 , Matthew 6:25-34, Peter 5:7

Is there  a God ordained  plan for my life ?

Jeremiah 29:11, 1 John 3:1, Isaiah 54:10, Psalm 40:1-5

Read Psalm 139:1-16

Session 2 Day 2 Devotional Friday 10/12/2018 Stay the Course

Please read pages 30-32 in your Bait of Satan Interactive Study Book

Stay the Course 

The only one that can pull you out of the will of God is you. And the easiest bait to pull you out with is offense. 

Stay focused on don’t deviate from the call of God on your life.

“Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:33-34‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/psa.119.33-34.kjv

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34:19‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/psa.34.19.kjv

“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.”

‭‭John‬ ‭10:28-29‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/jhn.10.28-29.kjv

“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:8-9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/1pe.3.8-9.kjv

“For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:30-31‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/heb.10.30-31.kjv

What does the above scriptures tell you about getting revenge ?

What happens if you forsake God and take matters into your own hands?

Using God’s strength, How do you think Go wants you to respond when people offend you? 

Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms- to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances- Victor Frankel

When we look last Joseph’s life we see how he stayed the course and did not exact revenge on his brothers. He showed them love and did not harbor hatred against them and we see how he was rewarded. What are the promises of God for your life if you stay on course? Read the following scriptures.

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/gal.6.9.kjv

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”

‭‭James‬ ‭1:12‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/jas.1.12.kjv

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:6-10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/1pe.5.6-10.kjv

“And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.”

‭‭Mark‬ ‭10:29-30‬ ‭KJV‬‬

http://bible.com/1/mrk.10.29-30.kjv

“But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack--rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.] After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].”

‭‭1 PETER‬ ‭5:9-10‬ ‭AMP‬‬

http://bible.com/1588/1pe.5.9-10.amp

(Backup) Lesson 2 Day 1 Choose to Trust God

Please Read pages 27-29 in the Bait of Satan Interactive Study Book

Choose to Trust God

Read Proverbs 3:5-6

Blaming others for what has happened in your life will not produce fruits of growth. Even if they did something bad that affected your life you can not live playing the blame game!

How can you shift your perspective from the blame game to the gain game (that is being able to grow or gain from the hardship the others may have caused you)

Read Psalm 34:9-10.   Psalm 37:1-9

Proverbs 3:5-8

Isaiah 26:3-4

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Philippians 2:14-15

Is this your way of life?

What can you learn from the examples in the following scriptures 

Numbers 14:20-35

Psalm 95:8-11

Hebrews 3:1

Lesson 1 Day 5 Pursue Oneness

Please read pages 15-19 in the Bait of Satan interactive Study Guide 

Make it your aim to be at one in the Spirit, and you will inevitably be at peace with one another-Ephesians 4:3

In the last days there will be many opportunities for us to become offended. 

Read Matthew 24:12 

When you and I are at one with the Holy Spirit it is easier for us to be at peace with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

This devotional will make it easier for you to walk in freedom

Read 

Colossians 2:2

Colossians 3:13

Ephesians 4:15-16

Philippians 2:2-4

Lesson 1 day 4 Break the Chain Reaction

Today read pages 11-12 in the Interactive Bait of Satan Study book

Break the Chain Reaction 

Read Psalms 119:16

Matthew 24:10-12

When we allow offense to get in our hearts it does not sit dormant it begins to eat up everything around it and before we know it we are struggling to live in peace. 

As you read Matthew 24:10-12 do you see the progression? 

Please answer the questions in your Study book today 

Lesson 1 Day 3 Demolish Stongholds

Today Read pages 11-12 in the Interactive Bait of Satan Study Book 

When we get hurt we build walls of protection. Today we need to Identify those wall that we have build and destroy them with our spiritual Weapons 

Read 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Amos 5:8-9

1 John 1:9

Hebrews 4:12

James 1:21

Jeremiah 23:28-29

What Strongholds do you need to destroy in your life?

Lesson 1 Day 2 Adjust your Expectations

Please read pages 9-10 in the interactive Bait of Satan Study book 

Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember , the Lord forage you, so you must forgive others 

Colossians 3:13 NLT

Read Luke 17:1 - Everyone has the opportunity to be offended. Some people with the best intentions will hurt you.

It is the people that we expect the most from that can offend us the most, we expect more from them.

Is there anyone that you you are expecting more than they are able to give? Or you offended with someone that is close to you? Best friend, spouse, boss, parent, Pastor or Children? We must deal with our hearts in these area.

Bait of Satan Day 1 Examine your heart

Please Read pages 6-9 in the interactive Bait of Satan book 

Oftentimes we can harbor offense and not realize it because we may feel justified in our feelings. Remember that any offense is not good for you to hold in your heart 

Today as the Lord to examine your heart to see if there is anything in you that needs to be removed 

Read Psalm 7:9

Jeremiah 17:10

Hebrews 4:12

Psalm 139:23-24 

Ask God if you have offense in your heart. Are you withholding forgiveness from someone.