Overview
This Bible study event featured teachings, explanations, and spiritual guidance led by Sister María Luisa, including worship, questions from attendees, and advice for practical and spiritual living according to biblical doctrine.
Opening and Worship
- Warm welcome to Sister María Luisa and all attendees, including those joining remotely.
- Congregation encouraged to sing together, expressing unity and fervor in worship through selected choruses.
- Emphasis on the unity and sanctity of the church as the body of Christ.
Updates and Testimonies
- Growth of the church in England noted, with over 1,800 members seeking spiritual gifts and liberation from various hardships.
- Testimony shared of miraculous healing, reinforcing faith in God’s promises.
Bible Questions and Explanations
Psalm 75:7-9 – The Cup of God's Wrath
- The "cup" symbolizes God's patience reaching its limit due to persistent sin, resulting in judgment and punishment.
- In the new covenant, Christ bore the cup for humanity; the church is assured that collective judgment will not return, though individuals may fall away.
Ephesians 5 and Spiritual Rebirth
- Spiritual rebirth is a gradual process of transformation and sanctification initiated when a believer is willing and seeking God.
- Perfection is to be pursued in this life, manifesting as uprightness, sincerity, and love, free from sin.
Ecclesiastes 7:27-28 – The Symbolic Woman
- The "woman" symbolizes false religions and idolatry, while the "perfect man" ultimately refers to Christ.
- Spiritual impurity is depicted through the metaphor of adultery and unfaithful behavior toward God.
Leviticus 9:21 – Old Testament Sacrifices
- Ritual animal sacrifices symbolized asking forgiveness; today, believers are to offer themselves as living sacrifices by abstaining from sin.
Attending Traditional Religious or Cultural Events
- Believers are encouraged to clearly, respectfully share their new faith with family and abstain from participating in traditional rituals conflicting with their beliefs.
- Attendance at non-religious aspects of events is permitted with wisdom and without compromise.
Social Works and Testimony (Mark 16:15)
- Acts of charity and kindness serve as testimony and can naturally attract others to God.
- Believers should remain natural and genuine, avoiding exaggerated behavior, especially during social or Foundation events.
Proverbs 26:28 – Honesty and Integrity
- A false tongue refers to deceit, slander, and broken promises, causing harm to others.
- Flattery is discouraged as it leads to insincerity and manipulation.
- Proverbs provides moral instruction for righteous living.
Closing Prayers and Blessings
- Collective prayers offered for healing, deliverance, spiritual gifts, and fulfillment of personal and material needs.
- The congregation encouraged to trust in God’s support and strive for lives pleasing to Him.
- Event concluded with expressions of gratitude, worship, and a final blessing.
Recommendations / Advice
- Reveal and stand by your faith early with family and friends to avoid future conflicts.
- Abstain from religious rituals of other faiths while maintaining kindness and wisdom in interactions.
- Pursue continuous personal transformation and seek God’s help in attaining spiritual perfection.
- Use service and good example as effective ways to share the gospel.