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Lesson 2: The Law of First
January 5 & 6, 2019
Put God First and You’ll Never Be Last
Proverbs 3:4-5 If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. Living Bible
Proverbs 3:6 In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success. Living Bible
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. New International Version
Seeking God’s Kingdom First Isn’t a Homework Assignment its A Treasure Map
Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. New International Version
Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. New International Version
Genesis 4:1 Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” New International Version
Genesis 4:2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. New International Version
Genesis 4:3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. New International Version
Genesis 4:4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the first born of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, New International Version
Genesis 4:5 but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. New International Version
Genesis 4:6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? New International Version
Genesis 4:7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” New International Version
Genesis 4:7 If you do well [believing Me and doing what is acceptable and pleasing to Me], will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well [but ignore My instruction], sin crouches at your door; its desire is for you [to overpower you], but you must master it.” Amplified Bible
Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord—I do not change. That is why you are not already utterly destroyed, for my mercy endures forever. Living Bible
Exodus 23:19 “Bring the best of the first fruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God... New International Version
Exodus 13:12 you are to give over to the Lord the first offspring of every womb. All the first born males of your livestock belong to the Lord. New International Version
Genesis 4:4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the first born of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, New International Version
Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to over flowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. New International Version
2 Corinthians 9:6 But remember this—if you give little, you will get little. A farmer who plants just a few seeds will get only a small crop, but if he plants much, he will reap much. Living Bible
2 Corinthians 9:7 Everyone must make up his own mind as to how much he should give. Don’t force anyone to give more than he really wants to, for cheerful givers are the ones God prizes. Living Bible
2 Corinthians 9:8 God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more so that there will not only be enough for your own needs but plenty left over to give joyfully to others. Living Bible