366 Nuggets from Scriptures Volume I: A Brief, In-Depth Exploration of Scriptures

By Kwadwo Osei Appiah-Kubi

366 Nuggets from Scriptures presents a daily year-round exploration of several scriptures from the Holy Bible. It contains valuable spiritual tenets that will enable you to understand many Bible verses and effectively apply them to your daily life for consistent successes throughout the year. It is easy to read, meditate, memorize, recollect, and apply to your daily life.

The book is written to teach, correct, equip, and inspire you to live a well-fulfilled life. It encompasses several topics including hope, faith, love, prayer, praise, thanksgiving, anxiety, obedience, service, and success. It will help you to develop a closer relationship with God that will consequently enable you to have a great impact on your generation.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781504975155

Kwadwo Osei Appiah-Kubi

Kwadwo Osei Appiah-Kubi has been a youth leader for ten years with a great deal of experience in organizing youth conferences, teaching, and giving motivational talks to the youth. He is currently the vice president of the Young Adults’ Ministry of Resurrection Power and Living Bread Ministries International, New York, and also a Sunday school teacher. He is a contributor to the Throne Devotional Guide. From experience, Kwadwo believes that we can be guaranteed of constant, unceasing, year-round successes from God’s Word if we are committed to reading, meditating, and applying the Word daily. His passion is to add value to the lives of people through motivation based on God’s Word so they can realize their purpose and pursue it in order to have a fulfilling life. He is a physiotherapist by profession with a BSc. and MSc. from the University of Ghana and Cardiff University (UK) respectively. He is a lecturer of the School of Biomedical and Allied Health, University of Ghana. He also has a Dip. in Christian Counselling from International Theological Seminary, Ghana. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. from Temple University (US) and lives in New York with his lovely wife, Agnes and two sons, Jehozadak and Jeremiah.

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366 NUGGETS FROM SCRIPTURES VOLUME I

A Brief, In-depth Exploration of Scriptures

KWADWO OSEI APPIAH-KUBI

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Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgment

January 1 Develop Self-control

January 2 Benefits of Singing to the LORD

January 3 God’s Power to Forgive

January 4 Serving from the Heart

January 5 Daily Bread from God

January 6 Put your Hope in God

January 7 Antidotes for Anxiety

January 8 The Purpose of God’s Deliverance

January 9 The Heart of a Child

January 10 Pure Grace

January 11 A Sacrifice to God

January 12 Living for Christ

January 13 Strength of the Youth

January 14 True Love is Unconditional

January 15 Revive a Disturbed Soul

January 16 You are not Insignificant

January 17 Be a Source of Encouragement to Others

January 18 You are Seated with Christ in Heavenly Places

January 19 God’s Worker on Earth

January 20 Restored Joy

January 21 Panaceas for Worry

January 22 The Foundation of Life

January 23 Always Give Glory to God

January 24 Give God your Lifetime

January 25 Just Trust and Obey

January 26 Act What You Say

January 27 Open Up to God’s Word

January 28 Be a Channel of Comfort

January 29 Declare the Glory of God

January 30 Carry your Cross

January 31 Pride yourself in the Cross

February 1 God’s Forgiving Power

February 2 The Power of the Resurrection

February 3 Obedience for Success

February 4 True Love

February 5 Be Aggressive to Overcome the Devil

February 6 Seek God Everywhere

February 7 Build Up Your Faith

February 8 Pursue Great Virtues

February 9 Spiritual Exchange by Faith

February 10 Make Prayer a Lifestyle

February 11 God’s Word for Your Life is Sure

February 12 Learn to Live at Peace with People

February 13 Christ is the Power Who works through You

February 14 Be Honest with Yourself

February 15 The Power of Words

February 16 Obedience to God Releases Blessing

February 17 The Word of God is Light

February 18 The Power of Confessions

February 19 Be a Doer of the Word

February 20 Diversities Brings Uniqueness

February 21 The Word of God is Perfect

February 22 Continuous Joy

February 23 Rescue the Captives

February 24 Possess your Possessions

February 25 Always Live to Please Your LORD

February 26 God’s Promises and its Manifestation

February 27 Possess Your Blessings by Faith

February 28 Be Strong in God

February 29 Your Giving Affects your Unborn Generations

March 1 God is Your Father

March 2 You are a King and a Priest

March 3 The Forgiveness of God

March 4 Have a Good Motive (Heart) in All You Do

March 5 Become Great through Service

March 6 Love God and People

March 7 Ask Big Things

March 8 Stand Firm in the Faith of Christ Jesus

March 9 Encourage Others to Christ

March 10 Make God Your Priority

March 11 Die to the Flesh

March 12 Trials Come to Prepare us for Glory

March 13 Store Up Good Treasures in Your Heart

March 14 Let God’s Word Cleanse You Daily

March 15 Build and Maintain Good Relationships

March 16 How Do you See God?

March 17 Always Show Gratitude to God

March 18 Make the Kingdom of God your Priority

March 19 Fresh Word

March 20 Jesus is the True Peace of the World

March 21 God is Your Greatest Sustainer

March 22 Tests Come to Strengthen Us

March 23 Christ in You Gives Freedom

March 24 Make Every Moment Your Sabbath with God

March 25 It is Finished!

March 26 Live for Christ

March 27 Be Attentive to the Voice of God’s

March 28 Rebuke with Caution

March 29 Grace is Awesome

March 30 Be a Good Listener

March 31 Do it for God!

April 1 Take Responsibility

April 2 Tough Times Now, Better Life Ahead

April 3 You are Very Special in God’s Sight

April 4 God’s Smiling Face

April 5 Imitate Christ

April 6 The Wisdom of God

April 7 Our Strength, Thy Grace

April 8 Give it Up to God

April 9 The Omnipotent God

April 10 Your Miracle is Right Within You

April 11 Your Thanksgiving is Evangelism

April 12 Tender Loving Care

April 13 Manna from Heaven

April 14 Beware of Satan’s Deceptions

April 15 Quick to Listen, Act Wisely

April 16 Put the Word of God into Practice

April 17 Faith Transforms Little to Great

April 18 A Heart of Gold

April 19 Complaining about Manna

April 20 Leadership By Example

April 21 Words Have Power

April 22 Christ is Our Foundation

April 23 God’s Word Gives Light

April 24 God’s Faithfulness

April 25 Boast in the LORD

April 26 The Hidden Blessings

April 27 Seeking God

April 28 Do not Entertain Sin

April 29 The Language of Whistling

April 30 Speak Wisely

May 1 Authority to Win Souls

May 2 Eternal Gift

May 3 Go Out and Make Impact

May 4 Develop an Attitude of Thanksgiving

May 5 Rise Up against the Storm

May 6 The Great Light

May 7 Know God for Yourself

May 8 You are an Overcomer

May 9 Your God-given Purpose

May 10 Who Do You Seek in Times of Troubles?

May 11 Words of Peace

May 12 Mingle to Win for Christ

May 13 The Same God

May 14 Jesus, The Light

May 15 God’s Treasure

May 16 God’s Love in Action

May 17 Forgiveness is Medicine to Your Soul

May 18 Seek Help from God in Every Situation

May 19 Involve Christ in Your Daily Activities

May 20 Kindness is a Virtue

May 21 Give it Up and Follow Christ

May 22 Great is Our LORD

May 23 Greater is He

May 24 Doing Good

May 25 Essence of Praise

May 26 Purpose of Temptation

May 27 Draw Near to God

May 28 Disseminate God’s Word

May 29 Wonders of God

May 30 Knowing God

May 31 Resting in God

June 1 Growing Progressively in Christ

June 2 Genuine Love

June 3 God’s Abundant Grace

June 4 A Principle of Receiving

June 5 Great Humility

June 6 God’s Indescribable Gift

June 7 Obedience Leads to Deliverance

June 8 Allow God to Always Lead You

June 9 A Step of Faith

June 10 Consistent Persistence

June 11 Never Leave God’s Presence

June 12 The Importance of Praising God

June 13 Anxiety is Sin

June 14 Antagonists to Your Destiny

June 15 Do Good to People

June 16 Extraordinary Showers

June 17 Fall in Love with the Word of God

June 18 Have an Open Heart to Understand the Bible

June 19 Sin is an Enemy

June 20 The Word of God is Sure

June 21 Leave All Behind to Encounter God

June 22 Remember Your God

June 23 Focus on Your Purpose

June 24 Make Specific Faith-based Prayers

June 25 Stay Glued to God in All Situations

June 26 Make God Your Ultimate Source of Help

June 27 Make Praise a Lifestyle

June 28 Fully Commit Yourself to God’s Work

June 29 There is Power in the Blood of Jesus Christ

June 30 Trust in the LORD

The Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our paths (Psalm 119:105). To have the lamp is important, but to make it shine for illumination and direction is far more advantageous. Kwadwo O. Appiah-Kubi provides you with simple, but practical daily directions full of wisdom, instructions, encouragement and empowerment for successful living. 366 NUGGETS FROM SCRIPTURES is one-of-a-kind; a brilliant piece of work.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Akwasi Asare Bediako

Bishop and General Overseer,

Resurrection Power &

Living Bread Ministries Int.

Jesus said, I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing (John 15:5). This book, 366 NUGGETS FROM SCRIPTURES, is a master piece. It will help you to remain in the LORD Jesus Christ; to grow and mature in your daily walk with Him. By reading and applying the principles of this book it will enable you to increase in faith so as to soar on the wings of eagles in this life.

Prophet Samuel Frimpong (M.Phil)

Senior Pastor, Higher Life Assemblies of God, Tesano, Accra

Kwadwo through this year-round book brings to the fore God’s profound statement, man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. The TRUTH in this book will greatly nourish your soul and make your life truly a fulfilled one. Great work indeed.

Rev. Dr. Boakye Acheampong

Regional Overseer, Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Int., Accra-East.

As the body obtains essential nutrients from daily food consumption, so does the spirit and the soul thrive on God’s Word. Kwadwo has presented a simple but effective way of deriving spiritual nourishments from daily exposition of Scriptures. This book is important even for the non-Christian, how much more the believer? It will serve as daily medicine to your soul. This is a must-read.

Rev. Emmanuel K. Asamoah

Regional Overseer, Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Int., USA

This book is dedicated to:

My father, Osei Kwabena Asibey, of blessed memory. You will forever be missed.

The men of God, who have imparted grace and knowledge to my life.

Foreword

Reading a document becomes relevant and effective when it is well understood; so is the Bible. Some people, including non-Christians, find it difficult to accept the Bible because it does not make sense to them due to the lack of understanding. The Bible is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter, and thus a necessity for life. It is the quest of every committed Christian to develop deeper understanding of the Scriptures. Reading the Bible can be a routine with little or no understanding which can be boring and frustrating.

366 NUGGETS FROM SCRIPTURES provides you the opportunity to acquaint yourself with several Scriptures. Kwadwo O. Appiah-Kubi brings to bare simple but profound explorations of Scriptures; with practical explanations that can be applied to daily experiences. He deals with topics including hope, faith, love, prayer, praise, thanksgiving, anxiety, obedience, service and success.

Each day has a Scripture that is expounded phrase by phrase, word by word, to bring out both spiritual and other related meanings in diversity. The Scripture is considered in the context of the whole passage in order to provide background information and import of the message. The author offers the platform to establish a daily relationship with the Word of God.

I have known Kwadwo for more than a decade. He has been a great influence to many, particularly to the youth ministry for many years, in organizing generational leaders through the Word of God, which has giving him a deepest understanding to bring these revelations to your heart in simple ways.

366 NUGGETS FROM SCRIPTURES will build up your Christian journey with a deeper understanding of the Word of God. It brings out the author’s daily experiences with God’s Word, and the knowledge, wisdom and understanding he has gained over the years with people and life situations. This book in your hand will be a guide to enable you experience a successful life on daily basis. It will be a daily tool which will enable you overcome all sorts of life challenges, and a weapon which will enable you to take absolute dominion of all that belongs to you as Child of God.

As you read and apply the principles of this book avail yourself to the Holy Spirit, the Author of the Scriptures, to usher you to new areas of enlightenment so you can have constant success.

Rev. Dr. Yaw Owusu Ansah

Regional Overseer,

Resurrection Power & Living

Bread Int., Accra West

(Adom Fm)

Shalom

God’s Blessings

YOA

Preface

It is a joyful experience to get a deeper understanding of the Scriptures. It enables us to know the mind of God so we can apply His principles for effective living. Amazingly, when we read the same Scripture at different times God gives us new revelations, which signifies that His Word is always refreshing and relevant to every situation.

This book came to being as a result of my daily commitment to studying the Word of God. Nearly two decades ago, the LORD inspired me to document the revelations and ideas He gives me as I spend time in His Word. Little did I know that He was preparing the opportunity to share His mind to the benefits of others. Like every field of study, through the gaining of knowledge and revelations from the teachings of the Holy Spirit, I developed this manuscript. I call these knowledge and revelations NUGGETS because they are valuable life principles.

366 NUGGETS FROM SCRIPTURES comprises a daily exploration of several Scriptures from the Holy Bible all year round. It brings to you daily spiritual nourishments that will enable you to understand many Bible verses and to practically and effectively apply them in your daily life for consistent successes throughout the year. This edition contains 182 days, with seven to ten nuggets for each day; resulting into over 1,450 nuggets. Although some of the nuggets may seem repeated, this is purported to place emphasis and encourage memorization so you can effectively apply them. At the beginning of each week is a quote from people who have made great impact.

The purpose of the book is to provide insights into the knowledge, truth and revelations from the Bible. It gives a multidimensional perspective of the Scriptures; that is, a holistic view so that it can be applied to every facet of life. Remember, half-truth can be dangerous. Some Christians do not realize the effectiveness of the Scriptures because they do not consider the holistic view of a theme of interest. They read the Scriptures out of context and miss out the ability to combine all possible situations in order to achieve the full benefits. Others also do not explore other related Scriptures of the same theme of interest. The ability to reconcile two or more Scriptures that seem to be contrasting is the revelation God gives to those who are dedicated to search His mind.

366 NUGGETS FROM SCRIPTURES is not designed to give detailed explanations but succinct exploration of the Scriptures that is easy to read, meditate, memorize, recollect and apply to your daily life. Common Biblical words and terms are defined, explained in general terms and in context with regards to the specific verse. The book is written to teach, correct, equip and inspire you to live a well-fulfilled life through topics such as faith, love, prayer, thanksgiving and service. It will assist you to develop a closer relationship with God which will cascade to your relationships with others. This book will also give you the opportunity to document specific actions you would like to take in order to improve specific areas of your life and impact the life of others.

How to use this book effectively:

1. You can use it to gain further understanding of some selected verses from Scripture and/or as your daily devotional guide. In order to maximize the benefit of this book read the main scriptural passage first.

2. Meditate on the Scriptural verse and allow the Holy Spirit to give you insight.

3. Read through and reflect on the nuggets for further explanation. Write out new revelations the LORD shows to you.

4. Think about how you can translate the nuggets to specific areas of need in your life and take action immediately. Commit yourself to these actions by writing them down in the What action(s) will I take today to improve my life?

5. Pray and confess that God will enable you to put these actions into practice. The Prayer at the end of each day is not conclusive, but a model to engage you in an intensive, effective and fervent communication with God.

6. Reassess your actions at most on weekly basis to see how well your life is improving in that area until you gain mastery over it.

7. It is suggested that you commit reading 366 NUGGETS FROM SCRIPTURES daily.

Acknowledgment

To Rt. Rev. Dr. Akwasi Asare Bediako, Rev.