RECEIVING FROM GOD, JANUARY 19th, 2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT: God who is our source is ever willing to answer our needs. MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 7:8a “For every one that asketh receiveth” DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: Monday: God promises to give us whatever we ask in His name. John 14:13-14 Tuesday: God will keep His word and promises. Is. 55:10-11 Wednesday: Salvation is the first step in receiving from God. John. 1:12 Thursday: Faith- A necessity for receiving from God. Heb. 11:6 Friday: Sin hinders receiving from God. Prov. 28:9, 13 Saturday: God will supply all our needs. Phil....
read moreJESUS CHRIST, THE SOLID ROCK, 1/5/2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT: Building on Christ the solid rock guarantees eternal reward. MEMORY VERSE: Isaiah 28:16 “Therefore, thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste”. DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: Monday: Christ the Solid Rock Isaiah 28:16-18 Tuesday: No other foundation can be laid 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 Wednesday: Build on Christ the Solid Foundation Matthew 7:24-27 Thursday: Christ the sure foundation rejected 1 Peter 2:4-6 Friday: Build wisely 1 Corinthians 3:12, Matt 7:24- 25 Saturday: Benefits of having Christ as our foundation Psalm...
read moreJESUS CHRIST, THE SOLID ROCK, 1/5/2020
CENTRAL THOUGHT: Building on Christ the solid rock guarantees eternal reward. HYMN: MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS TEXT: Matthew 16:13-18; 7:24- 27; 1 Peter 2:4-8 INTRODUCTION: Prophet Isaiah, one of the Old Testament prophets moved by the Spirit of God, revealed over 2000 years ago, God’s plan to lay in Zion a tested stone (solid dependable, reliable), a precious Cornerstone (invaluable) for a sure foundation, and anyone who believes or trusts in Him will never be dismayed. We also find that Apostle Paul while admonishing the Church at Corinth in 1 Corinthians 10:1-10, warned against the dangers and consequences of backsliding and unbelief. He reminded them of the Israelites who all ate spiritual food and drank the same spiritual drink from the Spiritual Rock that followed them, which is Christ. God was not pleased with the great majority of them, and they were destroyed in the wilderness. They did not believe God nor did they trust in His salvation. God’s mind for His people has ever been for them to build their faith in Christ. He is the tried, tested, proved, solid dependable, reliable Rock and the only foundation laid by the Sovereign Lord Himself. “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11). A building is only as solid as its foundation. The foundation of our lives is Jesus Christ; He is our base, our reason for existence. Everything we are and do, must fit into the pattern provided by Him. Are we building our lives on the only real and lasting foundation, or are we building on a faulty foundation such as wealth, security, success, or fame? Our faith hope and life must be built on Christ the Solid Rock, and His finished work on the cross of Calvary; not on any other principle or anything else. LESSON OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study are: 1.) To know that Jesus Christ is the Solid Rock and sure foundation. 2.) To know how to build upon Christ. 3.) To know that building on any other foundation is futile. 4.) To know the benefits of building on Christ the Solid Rock BIBLE TRUTH Q1. WHO IS THE SOLID ROCK AND SURE FOUNDATION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH? Isaiah 28:16, 1 Peter 2:5-8, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Matt 16:13-18 The Scripture declares “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11). Also “…Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded” (1 Peter 2:6). Indeed, Jesus Christ, the Messiah is the Solid Rock and sure foundation. He is the source of eternal life and one who provides succor, fulfillment and satisfaction to all those who trust in Him. He is the cornerstone, the tested and firm foundation upon whom we build our faith and hope. Christ is completely dependable and absolutely reliable; he is precious to the believer. Our Lord Jesus Christ is called “stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence” (1 Peter 2:8). Some will stumble over Christ because they reject Him or refuse to believe that He is who He says He is. Ps. 118:22 says that “the stone which the...
read moreTHE AFTERLIFE OF THE BELIEVER, December 29th, 2019
CENTRAL THOUGHT The Believers’ victorious living on earth is a foretaste of the glorious life hereafter. MEMORY VERSE Philippians 1:21 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Mon: Death is an appointment to be kept. Ecclesiastes 3:19, 8:8; Hebrews 9:27 Tue: Wise and foolish men die. Psalm 49:10, 89:48 Wed: A believer’s death is precious in the sight of God. Psalm 116:15 Thu: The believer has hope in his death. Proverbs 14:32; Psalm 23:4 Fri: Death is gain to the Believer. Philippians 1:21-23; Revelation 14:13 Sat: The believer belongs to God in/at death and thereafter. Luke...
read moreTHE BIRTH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, December 22nd, 2019
CENTRAL THOUGHT: The promise of the LORD’s birth was made and fulfilled by God Himself. MEMORY VERSE John 3:17 “For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.” DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Mon: The promise of His birth. Genesis 3:15 Tue: Prophecies concerning His birth. Genesis 49:10; Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Micah 5:2 Wed: The message of angel Gabriel. Luke 1:26-38 Thu: The Birth of the LORD. Luke 2:1-7 Fri: Announcement to the shepherds. Luke 2:8-16 Sat: Visit by the shepherds and the wisemen. Luke 2:15-20; Matthew...
read moreTHANKSGIVING, DECEMBER 15th, 2019
CENTRAL THOUGHT: Thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude to God for all His benefits. MEMORY VERSE Psalm 105:1 “Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His name: make known His deeds among the people.” DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: Mon: Cain and Abel’s offering. Genesis 4:1-16 Tue: Noah thanked God. Genesis 8:15-22 Wed: Don’t give a worthless offering. 2 Samuel 24:16-25 Thu: God rejects imperfect sacrifices. Malachi 1:6-14 Fri: The grateful Leper. Luke 17:11-19 Sat: God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians...
read moreSIGNS OF THE END TIMES – WITHOUT NATURAL AFFECTION, 12/9 – 12/14, 2019
MEMORY VERSE Romans 12:10a “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love.” DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Mon: Jesus is coming soon. Revelation 1:7 Tue: The Lord commands to let brotherly love continue. 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 Wed: Hatred is a work of the flesh. Galatians 5:19-21 Thu: All evil workers shall have their part in the lake of fire. Revelation 21:8 Fri: There is room for repentance. Ezekiel 33:14-16 Sat: There is forgiveness with God. 1 Corinthians 7:8-11...
read moreSIGNS OF THE END TIMES – UNHOLY, 12/2 – 12/7, 2019
MEMORY VERSE 1 Peter 1:15 “But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation.” DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Mon: Present yourself to God as a living sacrifice. Romans 12:1-2 Tue: A sign of the end-time. 2 Timothy 3:2 Wed: keep yourself pure. 1 Timothy 5:22 Thu: Let no sin reign un your body. Romans 6:11-14 Fri: The coming of the Lord is a reality. Acts 1:9-11 Sat: Every unholy living has its reward. Revelation 21:4-5...
read moreTHE PARABLE OF JESUS CHRIST – THE HOUSEHOLDER & HUSBANDMEN, 11/18 – 11/23, 2019
MEMORY VERSE Romans 11:20 “Well, because of unbelief they were broken off, and though standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear.” DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE MON: Favor gained by faith. Romans 9:25-30 TUE: Stumbled at the Rock because of unbelief. Romans 9:30-33 WED: Grafted in by faith. Romans 11:17-24 THU: Israel shall be saved. Romans 11:25-36 FRI: Christ, the only sure Foundation. 1 Peter 2:1-6 SAT: Judgement on those who reject Christ. Hebrews...
read moreTHE PARABLE OF JESUS CHRIST – THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD, 11/11 – 11/16, 2019
MEMORY VERSE 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” DAILY DEVOTIONAL Monday – God needs laborers. Matthew 9:35-38 Tuesday – We are His workmanship unto good works. Ephesians 2:8-13 Wednesday – Work while it is yet day. John 9:4 Thursday – God rewards adequately. Hebrews 6:10-12 Friday – He is no respecter of persons. Acts 10:34-35 Saturday – Only those who endure to the end receive rewards. James...
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