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What situations are favourable and conducive for us to fare well, grow well and serve God effectively? In this section, consisting of 40 messages, we will reflect on the situations that various biblical characters went through. Some are difficult situations while others appear favourable. How did these biblical characters fare in them? What can we learn from them so that we can fare well whatever circumstances we are in, even very difficult and prolonged ones? The major biblical characters considered are Joseph, Daniel, Solomon and David.

Situations

AR025 Paul before Agrippa and Festus 13Sep87 | LISTEN 1hr34min | MP3 21.4MB
AR026 Learning from situations and contexts we go through: Moses & Joseph 4Oct87 | LISTEN 1hr34min | MP3 21.4MB What situations and contexts are conducive and helpful for our growth and development? Reflections on what Moses and Joseph went through.
AR027 Learning from situations and contexts we go through: Job 25Oct87 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.2MB What situations and contexts are conducive and helpful for our growth and development? Reflections on what Job went through: pain, suffering and difficulties.
AR028 Walk by Faith and not by Sight 15Nov87 | LISTEN 1hr50min | MP3 25.0MB The way we should view and go through situations: Walk by Faith and not by Sight.

The framework within which we work out our lives

AR029 The framework within which we work out our lives (1) 6Dec87 | LISTEN 1hr48min | MP3 24.6MB Example of Joseph
AR030 The framework within which we work out our lives (2) 27Dec87 | LISTEN 1hr54min | MP3 26.0MB

Daniel: man of high esteem

AR031 Daniel: man of high esteem (1) 17Jan88 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.2MB
AR032 Daniel: man of high esteem (2) 7Feb88 | LISTEN 1hr47min | MP3 24.4MB
AR033 Daniel in the lions' den 28Feb88 | LISTEN 1hr34min | MP3 21.4MB
AR034 Qualities in Daniel and his contribution 24Mar88 | LISTEN 1hr48min | MP3 24.6MB Qualities in Daniel and his contribution to the main flow of the fulfilment of God's purposes through effective testimony and impact through his life, word and deeds.
AR035 Daniel's contribution to God's purposes through prayer (1) 10Apr88 | LISTEN 1hr47min | MP3 24.5MB His contribution to the main flow of the fulfilment of God's purposes through prayer (1).
AR036 Daniel's contribution to God's purposes through prayer (2) 1May88 | LISTEN 1hr50min | MP3 25.0MB His contribution to the main flow of the fulfilment of God's purposes through prayer (2).
AR037 Daniel's prayer in Daniel chapter 9 22May88 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.2MB
AR038 Proper basis to appeal to and move God through prayer 12Jun88 | LISTEN 1hr49min | MP3 24.8MB Coming before God with the issues and proper basis to appeal to and move God through prayer and reasoning out with God in prayer.
AR039 Insights and revelations in relation to the future 2Jul88 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.2MB Remarkable, significant and deep insights and revelations in relation to the future and unfolding of God's plan and God's kingdom.
AR040 Meaning and significance of the revelations to Daniel 24Jul88 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.2MB The meaning, significance and helpfulness of what was revealed to and through Daniel and the contribution to the main flow of the fulfilment of God's purposes.
AR041 Realities in the spiritual realm 14Aug88 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.2MB
AR042 Realities in the spiritual realm: spiritual warfare 4Sep88 | LISTEN 1hr32min | MP3 21.1MB
AR043 Realities in the spiritual realm: implications and approach 25Sep88 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 20.9MB
AR044 Concluding message 16Oct88 | LISTEN 1hr43min | MP3 23.5MB

Solomon: the man who went astray

AR045 Solomon: the man who went astray 6Nov88 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.1MB
AR046 Meaning and reality of a heart wholly devoted to God 27Nov88 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.1MB Important lessons and truths to learn (1): Meaning and reality of heart wholly devoted to God.
AR047 Important lessons and truths to learn (2) 18Dec88 | LISTEN 1hr48min | MP3 24.7MB
AR048 Marriage and related issues 8Jan89 | LISTEN 1hr34min | MP3 21.3MB Important lessons and truths to learn (3): Marriage and related issues.
AR049 Importance of openness and contrite spirit 29Jan89 | LISTEN 1hr53min | MP3 25.7MB Important lessons and truths to learn (4): Importance of openness and contrite spirit and not holding fast to anything contrary to the will of God.

Difficult situations

Difficult situations which appear likely to continue indefinitely or degenerating towards increasing darkness and hopelessness or developing in intensity towards a crisis and seriously damaging consequences.

AR050 Difficult situations - biblical examples 19Feb89 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.2MB Biblical illustrations from (1) Joseph, (2) Paul and Silas and (3) Exodus of Israelites from Egypt.
AR051 Some factors which may be in operation (1) 12Mar89 | LISTEN 1hr30min | MP3 21.2MB Some factors which may be in operation (1)
1. What is going on in the spiritual realm
2. What is going on in the hearts and minds of people.
AR052 Some factors which may be in operation (2) 2Apr89 | LISTEN 1hr53min | MP3 21.2MB 3. Our response
4. Prayer support of others
5. Sovereign undertaking of God - His timing and intervention
Why Christians go through such times:
1. Goals to attain involve struggle
2. Transformation and learning.
AR053 How we should respond during such times 23Apr89 | LISTEN 1hr55min | MP3 26.2MB

David fleeing from King Saul

AR054 The security and well being of David the fleeing fugitive 14May89 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.2MB
AR055 Meaningfulness of what David went through 4Jun89 | LISTEN 1hr34min | MP3 21.3MB Meaningfulness of what David went through: nurturing depth of knowledge and relationship with God, convictions and reality: Psalms 23, 18.
AR056 What we can learn from what David went through 25Jun89 | LISTEN 1hr53min | MP3 25.9MB 1. Importance and helpfulness of such times for effective ministry
2. Ensure our lives right before God and we can face and go through every situation, context with confidence, meaning and direction e.g. whether single, married, with or without children.
AR057 David sparing King Saul's life 16Jul89 | LISTEN 1hr32min | MP3 21.0MB David not killing King Saul when he had the opportunity: not stretching out his hand against the Lord's anointed - important principle involved.
AR058 Reflections on King Saul's position and context 6Aug89 | LISTEN 1hr31min | MP3 20.8MB Reflections on King Saul's position and context and the meaning of his acknowledgement of wrongdoing and confession of sin.
AR059 David: failures in the midst of difficulties and pressures 27Aug89 | LISTEN 2hr00min | MP3 27.3MB
AR060 Concluding observations and an effective army for God 17Sep89 | LISTEN 1hr34min | MP3 21.3MB

David's encounter with Goliath

AR061 How and why David overcame Goliath 8Oct89 | LISTEN 1hr31min | MP3 20.7MB
AR062 What we can learn for personal application 29Oct89 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.1MB
AR063 Principles involved in David overcoming Goliath and spiritual warfare 19Nov89 | LISTEN 1hr33min | MP3 21.1MB Principles involved in David overcoming Goliath and their relevance in spiritual warfare: overcoming the evil one corresponding to David overcoming Goliath.
AR064 David's most serious failure in a context of no obvious difficulty or danger 10Dec89 | LISTEN 1hr29min | MP3 20.3MB

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