DEDICATION AND LOYALTY, March 29th, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT Dedication and loyalty are attributes which God expects of every believer. Memory Verse: Matthew 22:37 “Jesus said unto him, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Be dedicated and loyal to the Lord. 2 Chron. 25:2, Mal. 3:10, Mark 7:6 Tuesday: Showing dedication and loyalty in our personal and devotional life. Ezra 7:10, 2 Tim. 2:15 Wednesday: Showing dedication and loyalty in evangelism. Mark 16:15, Jam. 1:27, Heb. 10:25 Thursday: Showing dedication and loyalty in our marriage and home. Eph. 5:21-33, 2 Cor. 12:14, 1 Tim. 5:8, Tit. 2:4 Friday: Showing dedication and loyalty in our civic responsibilities. Rom. 13:1-7, 1 Tim. 2:1-4 Saturday: Blessings for the dedicated and loyal believer to the Lord. Exo. 23:25, Isa. 56:4-5, Matt. 6:2-3, John 10:28 ...
read moreINDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, March 22nd, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT God deals with us as individuals. Memory verse 2 Corinthians 5:10 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad”. Daily Devotional guide Monday: The Lord will reward each man according to his deeds. Romans 2:5-8 Tuesday: It is the soul that sins that will die. Eze. 18:20-22 Wednesday: The righteous man will remain righteous as long as he abides in the Lord. Matt. 24:13, John 15:6 Thursday: By faith in the finished work at Calvary, we are healed from whatever backgrounds we came from. Is. 53:4-11 Friday: The blood of the lamb has redeemed us. Gal. 3:13, Psa. 107:2, Eph. 1:7, Is. 63:9 Saturday: Let him who is holy be holy still…. The Lord is coming soon. Rev. 22:11, 12...
read moreTHE DANGER OF SHIFTING BLAMES, March 15th, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT The individual is fully responsible for his actions and decisions. Memory verse: Hebrews 4:7 c “To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: A command; not a suggestion Gen 3:6 Tuesday: Shifted blame on God Gen. 3:7-12 Wednesday: Shifted blame on the people 1 Sam. 15:16-23 Thursday: Obedience is better than sacrifice 1 Sam. 15:16-23 Friday: Failure to be accountable brings destruction Prov. 28:1-13 Saturday: The Lord is forgiving Isa. 55:1-7 ...
read moreFAVORITISM, March 8th, 2020
Daily Living Application: We’ve understood what favoritism is all about. However, this study was not designed to merely add to our stock of knowledge, but to bring about an attitudinal and behavioral change in us. As we address the issue of favoritism in our midst, we would not only be pleasing God but also healing the wounds and hurts in our homes, offices, churches and in the community. Memory Verse Proverbs 24:23 “These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment”. Daily Devotional Guide Monday: God does not show favoritism Acts 10:34-35, Eph. 6:9 Tuesday: Being impartial is a fruit of the spirit James 3:17, Gal. 5:16-25 Wednesday: Favoritism is a sin Prov. 24:23, James 2:8-11 Thursday: Parents should guard against showing favoritism towards a child Gen. 25:27-28, 37:1-4 Friday: Favoritism causes disunity, confusion and decline in the church, homes, offices etc. Acts 6:1-7, James 3:14-16, Gen. 37:18-28 Saturday: Every work of the flesh including favoritism must be repented of and mortified Col. 3:5, Gal 5:1 ...
read moreANGELIC MINISTRY, March 1st, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT Angels are messengers of God sent to minister to the needs of the Saints. Memory Verse: Exodus 23:20 “Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: The angels of God will guide you to God’s designed destiny Psalm 91:1-6 Tuesday: The angels of God deliver from any prison Acts 12:5-10 Wednesday: The angels of God help to pull out garments of filth Zech. 3:1-7 Thursday: The angles of God bring down answers to prayers Daniel 10:7-21 Friday: The angels of God form a mighty wall of protection around Saints 2 Kings 6:14-17 Saturday: The angels of God can be devastating in judgement on wickedness Gen. 19:1-11 ...
read moreREMEMBERING GOD’S WONDERS OF OLD, February 23rd 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT Remembering God’s wonders of old gives us fresh courage to face each new day. Memory Verse: Psalm 111:4 “He has made His wonderful works to be remembered. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: The opening of the Red Sea. Exodus 14:1-31 Tuesday: Feeding of Elijah by the ravens and the widow. 1 Kings 17:2-16 Wednesday: Feeding of the 5,000 and the walking on the Sea. Matthew 14:13-33 Thursday: God appears to Moses in a burning bush. Exodus 3:1-22 Friday: Conversion of Saul. Acts 9:1-25 Saturday: The salvation of Zacchaeus. Luke 19:1-9 ...
read moreCASTING ALL YOUR CARES UPON HIM, February 16th, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT God is concerned about the needs of those who trust and obey him. Memory verse: Psalm 55:22 “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Lay up treasures in Heaven Matt. 6:19-24 Tuesday: Do not worry Matt. 6:25-34 Wednesday: Love for enemies Luke 6:27-36 Thursday: The Lord cares for you 1 Peter 5:6-7 Friday: Watch and wait for His coming suddenly Luke 21:34-36 Saturday: No confidence in the flesh Phil...
read moreTHE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S, February 9th, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT: When we commit our battles to the Lord, victory is guaranteed. Memory verse: Exodus 14:14 “The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: The battle is the Lord’s. 1 Sam. 17:45-52, 2 Chron. 20:15-17 Tuesday: He does not fight by numbers. Judges 7:1-8, 21-25 Wednesday: You are special in His sight. Deut. 32:10, Zach. 2:8 Thursday: He is a present help at all times. Ps. 46:1-3, Isa. 49:25-29 Friday: Make your battle His own. Ps. 33:18-22, 121:8, 127:1, Isa. 43:2 Saturday: He will always fight for you. Dan....
read moreREMEMBERING GOD AT THE ZERO HOUR, February 2nd, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT Victory awaits the believer who patiently goes through difficult times. MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 34: 19 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all”. DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Monday: Experiencing zero hour Exodus 14:5-12 Tuesday: It is to humble the individual Job 1:21, 2 Cor. 12:7-10 Wednesday: Reacting at the zero hour. Exo. 14:13-14, Job 2:9-10, Ps. 121:1-2, Isa. 48:15-16 Thursday: Help comes only from God. Ps. 34:15, 121:3-4, Isa. 43:2 Friday: Patience is both essential and necessary at the zero hour. Isa. 49:8, Hab. 2:3, 1 Cor. 10:13 Saturday: Assisting those at the zero hour. Gal. 6:1-2, 1 Cor. 9:22, Rom. 15:1 ...
read moreAbundant Life, January 26th, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT: Life is Christ’s gift and He is “the life”. MEMORY VERSE John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Monday: Eternal life is in Christ Jesus 1 John 5:11 Tuesday: Believing Christ gives abundant life John 11:25-26 Wednesday: Abundant life is demonstrated by the virtues we show. James 2:18, Gal. 5:6 Thursday: If we continue in sin, we are not living life in abundance. 1 John 3:5-6 Friday: We will have a fulfilled life by the complete obedience to the giver of life. 1 John 5:1-12 Saturday: Whoever does not have God’s Son, Jesus, does not have life, the devil is his father. 1 John 5:12, John...
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