In His Steps (Part 1), 6/17/18-6/23/18
Central thought: Christ is our true mentor and role model. Daily Devotional Guide Monday: Perfect love will cast out fear 1 John 4:18 Tuesday: Christ is our example 1 Peter 2:21-22 Wednesday: Being an example of believers 1 Timothy 4:12 Thursday: Draw near to God and he will draw near to you James 4:8 Friday: Let your light shine Matthew 5:16 Saturday: Put on the armor of Light Romans...
read moreIsaac The Covenant Child, June 11-16, 2018
Isaac The Covenant Child Central Thought: God keeps His covenant with His people. Memory Verse: Genesis 26:12 – “Then Isaac sowed in the land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.” Daily Devotional: Monday: God fulfilled His covenant with Abraham. Genesis 17:9-27 Tuesday: Isaac as a child, lessons for us. Genesis 22:6-10 Wednesday: Isaac handles the barrenness of his wife. Genesis 25:20-21 Thursday: Secret of Isaac’s prosperity. Genesis 26:1-6, 12-14 Friday: Isaac was diligent and determined to achieve his goal. Genesis 26:17-30; Proverbs 16:7 Saturday: Things we must avoid. Genesis 25:27-28,...
read moreChrist is the Reason, June 3rd 2018-June 9th 2018
Central Thought: Christianity is all about knowing Christ, living for him and making him known. Memory Verse: Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ”. Daily Devotional Guide Monday: Christian living is about Christ. Galatians 2:20 Tuesday: Reflect on Ephesians 1:1 Wednesday: Salvation is by grace. Ephesians 2:8-12, John 1:12 Thursday: Blessed with Spiritual blessings in the heavenly realm. Ephesians 1:3-14 Friday: Making Christ the center of our lives. Ephesians 1:15, Philippians 1:20-21, 4:4-9 Saturday: A relevant prayer for today. Ephesians...
read moreThe Man Joseph: In Authority 5/27/18- 6/2/18
Central thought: All things work for good for the children of God. Memory Verse: Habakkuk 2:3 “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry”. Daily Devotional Guide Monday: The Butler forgot Joseph. Genesis 41:1-13 Tuesday: God will give thee an answer. Genesis 41:14-24 Wednesday: He gives us integrity and wisdom. Genesis 41:25-45 Thursday: Fruitful in the land of affliction. Genesis 41:46-57 Friday: Dreams fulfilled. Genesis 42:1-17 Saturday: For I fear God. Genesis 42:18-38...
read moreThe Man Joseph: In Prison -5/20/18-5/26/18
Central Thought: Faithfulness to and trust in God assures His defense and protection. Memory Verse Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: The adulterous woman. Genesis 39:7-8, Proverbs 30:20 Tuesday: Joseph wrongfully accused. Genesis 39:19-20 Wednesday: Imprisonment of Joseph. Genesis 39:19-20 Thursday: The Lord was with Joseph. Genesis 39:21-22, Isaiah 26:3-4 Friday: Joseph interprets dreams. Butlers dream, Genesis 40:12-13 Bakers dream, Genesis 40:18-19 Saturday: Dreams fulfilled. Genesis...
read moreThe Man Joseph- Overcomes Temptation , 5/13/18-5/19/18
Central Thought: No one who puts his trust in God will ever be put to shame. Memory Verse 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: God was with Joseph as a houseboy in a strange land. Genesis 39:1-2 Tuesday: Potiphar saw that the Lord was with Joseph. Genesis 39:3-4 Wednesday: Joseph’s stay brought blessing to Potiphar’s house. Genesis 39:5-6 Thursday: Joseph resists temptation. Genesis 39:7-10 Friday: Joseph fled from the cage of sin. Genesis 39:11-13 Saturday: Joseph suffers imprisonment innocently. Genesis...
read moreThe Man Joseph: Beloved of his father, May 6th-May 12th 2018
Central Thought: The destiny of one who fears God is secured. Memory Verse: Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ, to die is gain”. Daily Devotional Guide Monday: hatred stems from preferential love. Genesis 37:3-4 Tuesday: Joseph dreams. Genesis 37:5-11 Wednesday: The obedient Joseph. Genesis 37:13-17 Thursday:Conspiracy to do evil. Genesis 37:18-24 Friday: Joseph cast into a pit and sold as a slave. Genesis 37:23-28 Saturday: A result of envy and hatred. Genesis...
read moreThe Man Gideon: His final Triumph and Exit, 4/29/18-5/5/18
Central Thought: God is always ready to use anyone who make himself/herself available for His service. Memory Verse Proverbs 15:1 “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Godly wisdom in the face of contention. Judges 8:1-3, Proverbs 15:1 Tuesday: Meditate on Romans 12:18, Colossians 4:6, Matthew 10:19, John 14:26 Wednesday: Focused but concerned for the welfare of his men. Judges 8:4-5 Thursday: Gideon submits to God’s will. Judges 8:22-23, Deuteronomy 17:14-15 Friday: Leader led the Israelites into idolatry. Judges 8:24-27, 1 Corinthians 10:12 Saturday: God honors His call on Gideon for a mission. Judges 6:14,...
read moreThe Man Gideon: His obedience and exploits, 4/22/18-4/28/18
Central Thought: A child of God that responds positively to His call becomes an instrument of honor. Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: For the weapons of our warfare are not canal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds”. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Sin opens the door for the enemy’s attack. Judges 6:1-10 Tuesday: God calls Gideon. Judges 6:11-14 Wednesday: Gideon demonstrates obedience. Judges 6:25-32 Thursday: God delivers HIS people. Judges 7:1-25 Friday: Believers are called to do God’s work. Matthew 16:15-18, Ephesians 4:11-13 Saturday: The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. 2 Corinthians...
read moreThe man Gideon: His Call and Commission, 4/15/18-4/21/18
Central thought: The abiding presence of God makes the difference in the life of any believer. Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “And he said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: A big request from a big father. Judges 1:1-15 Tuesday: Drive them out. Judges 1:16-36 Wednesday: A generation that did not know the Lord. Judges 2:1-23 Thursday: A deliverer. Judges 3:1-14 Friday: A message from God Judges 3:15-31 Saturday: I will deliver…… into your hand. Judges...
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