The Demands of the Kingdom, 5/12 – 5/17, 2014
The Demands of the Kingdom Memory verse Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.” Daily Devotional Monday – The heart of man. Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 51:5 Tuesday – Characteristics of a life that is “pure in heart”. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:22-23: Ephesians 4:23-32 Wednesday – How to keep one’s heart pure. Psalm 119: 9-11; Philippians 4:8 Thursday – The peace mark, his message and reward. Romans 14:19; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Ephesians 2:14-17; Philippians 4:7 Friday – Being persecuted for righteousness sake. Matthew 5:10-12; 2 Timothy 3:10-12 Saturday – Reward for suffering persecution for righteousness sake. 1 Corinthians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Matthew 5:12; Revelation...
read moreThe Demands of the Kingdom, Part 1, 5/5 – 5/10, 2014
The Demands of the Kingdom, Part 1 Memory verse Matthew 5:6 – “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.” Daily Devotional Monday – Being poor in spirit. Luke 18:9-14 Tuesday – Morning for sin. Matthew 26:69-75; 2 Corinthians 7:9-11 Wednesday – Meekness: Peter accepts Paul’s rebuke and acknowledges God’s revelation through him. Galatians 2:11-14; 2 Peter 3:15-16 Thursday – Showing hunger for God’s word. Luke 19:1-10 Friday – Showing mercy. Matthew 25:34-40 Saturday – The Lord is our perfect example. John 13:1-17; Isaiah 53:7; Philippians...
read moreThe Sanctity of Marriage, 4/27 – 5/3, 2014
The Sanctity of Marriage Memory verse Hebrews 13:4 – “Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled, but whore mongers and adulterers God will judge.” Daily Devotional Monday – Submit one to another. Ephesians 5:21-30 Tuesday – The fear of God in marriage. Psalms 1:1; Proverbs 31:30-31; Exodus 20:7; Leviticus 19:12 Wednesday – God hates divorce. Matthew 19:6-8 Thursday – Marriage is honorable. Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 7:38 Friday – Love one another. Ephesians 5:25-29; John 13:35 Saturday – Unity in marriage. Genesis...
read moreThe Power of the Cross, 4/21 – 4/26, 2014
The Power of the Cross Memory verse Galatians 2:20 – “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.” Daily Devotional Monday – The consequences of sin. Romans 3:23; 6:23 Tuesday – God’s gift to Men. John 3:16 Wednesday – Christ tasted death for everyone. Hebrews 2:9 Thursday – Salvation is only in Jesus. Acts 4:12, 16:31 Friday – Love not the world. 1 John 2:15-17 Saturday – Victory on the cross. Colossians...
read moreJesus – His Passion and Crucifixion, 4/14 – 4/19, 2014
Jesus – His Passion and Crucifixion Memory verse Isaiah 53:5 – “But He was wounded for our transgression, He was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and by His strips we were healed.” Daily Devotional Monday – Jesus, our burden bearer. Psalm 55:22; Matthew 11:28-30 Tuesday – The benefit of the cross. 1 Corinthians 1:18: Ephesians 2:15-22; Colossians 1:20-22 Wednesday – Jesus, the sacrificial lamb. Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29, 36 Thursday – Sin is a reproach. Proverbs 14:34; Joshua 7:3-12 Friday – The love of God endures forever. Jeremiah 31:3 Saturday – Whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 4:10-12, 2:21; Joel...
read moreLooking Unto Jesus, 4/7 – 4/12, 2014
Looking Unto Jesus Memory verse Hebrews 12:2 – “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right of the throne of God.” Daily Devotional Monday – Focusing on Christ the source of our being. Proverbs 3:5; 1 Peter 2:21 Tuesday – Race set before us. Hebrews 6:11-12, 12:1-2; Romans 12:12 Wednesday – Author and Finisher of our faith. Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 5:9, 12:2 Thursday – The life Christ lived to save us. Luke 23:34; Hebrews 12:2-3 Friday – Why Christ endured the cross. Matthew 3:13-15; Romans 14:9; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 12:2 Saturday – Some ingredients for running the Christian race. Hebrews 3:14, 7:25, 12:3, 10:25 ...
read moreOvercoming Anxiety, 3/31 – 4-5, 2014
Overcoming Anxiety Memory verse Philippians 4:6 – “Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God.” Daily Devotional Monday – Be content with what God gives you. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 Tuesday – It is only God that can give peace without trouble. John 14:27 Wednesday – Jesus has called on all with great burden to come to Him. Matthew 11:28 Thursday – Give thanks to God for all He has done for you and is still doing now. Luke 17:15-16. Friday – Only the living can praise God. Praise and worship keeps us in line with God. Isaiah 38:18-19 Saturday – God is always there to lift a standard against our enemies. Isaiah...
read moreCommissioned to Service in God’s Vineyard, 3/21 – 3/29, 2014
Commissioned to Service in God’s Vineyard Memory verse Luke 19:13 – “And He called His ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.” Daily Devotional Monday – The parable of the loaned money. Matthew 25:14-30 Tuesday – The great commission. Matthew 28:16-20 Wednesday – The King’s ten servants. Luke 19:12-27 Thursday – Jesus talks with Peter. John 21:15-17 Friday – Believers are the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Saturday – We will reap what we sow. Galatians...
read moreWitnesses for the Lord Jesus Christ, 3/17 – 3/22, 2014
Witnesses for the Lord Jesus Christ Memory verse Acts 4:20 – “For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard”. Daily Devotional Monday – Who is a witness for Christ? John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; 1 John 1:1-3 Tuesday – Central message of the Gospel. John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 16:31; Colossians 1:20 Wednesday – Avenue of witnessing for Christ. John 4:6-29; Acts 8:26-38 Thursday – Avenue of witnessing for Christ. Matthew 4:18-25; Acts 8:5-8 Friday – Some essentials for effective witnessing. Psalms 1:1-3; Acts 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Saturday – Benefits of being witnesses for Christ. Daniel 12:3; Luke 15:4-7; John...
read moreThe Christian in a Corrupt World (Part 2), 3/10 – 3/15, 2014
The Christian in a Corrupt World (Part 2) Memory Verse: James – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”. Daily Devotional: Monday – Favoritism, false declaration of age and bribery. James 2:1-4, Psalms 26:9-10, Proverbs 17:23 Tuesday – Why some Christians are involved in corruption. Proverbs 13:11 Wednesday – The Christian’s attitude towards corruption. Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Thursday – The Christian’s attitude towards corruption. 1 Peter 2:11-12, John 15:19, 17:15 Friday – The love of money is the root of all evil. 1 Timothy 6:10-12 Saturday – God shall bring every work into judgment. Ecclesiastes...
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