Lesson From the Ants, August 20-25, 2018
Central Thought: God will always bless those who diligently do their part and rely on Him. Memory Verse: Romans 12:11 – “Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.” Daily Devotional: Monday: Practical life of the Ants. Proverbs6:7-8 Tuesday: Lessons from the ants. Proverbs 30:24-28 Wednesday: Principles of hard work. Romans 12:11; Deuteronomy 8:17-18 Thursday: Being diligent in the Word. Psalm 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8 Friday: Blessing of hard work. Proverbs 30:35 Saturday: Keeping to one’s plan. Proverbs 3:5-6,...
read moreSeeking His Glory, Part 2, August 13-18, 2018
Central Thought: God will not give His glory to another. Memory Verse: Isaiah 42:8 – “I am the LORD; that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images” Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Seek not self-glory. John 8:50, 7:18 Tuesday: Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27; Hebrews 2:10 Wednesday: God will not share His glory with any man or graven image. Isaiah 42:8 Thursday: We will share in Christ’s glory if we suffer with Him. Romans 8:17-18; 2 Timothy 2:10 Friday: God’s glory outweighs the sufferings. 2 Corinthians 4:17; Ephesians 1:18 Saturday: Purify yourself if you have this glorious hope. 1 John 3:2-3...
read moreSeek His Glory, Part 1, 8/6 – 8/11, 2016
Central Thought: Man was created to glorify God. Memory Verse: John 7:18 – “He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh His glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him” Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Made in His image and after His likeness. Genesis 1:26-31, 5:1; James 3:9 Tuesday: Made a spiritual being. Job 32:8; Probers 20:27; Ecclesiastes 12:7 Wednesday: The fallen man cannot fulfill God’s purpose. Genesis 6:5-8; Isaiah 66:1-4 Thursday: Christ redeemed man so that he can fulfill God’s purpose. Colossians 1:12-23 Friday: Those who fulfill God’s purpose please Him. Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Saturday: Seek God’s glory. John...
read morePraising the Lord, Part 2 – July 30 – August 4, 2018
Memory Verse: Psalm 100:4 – “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name!” Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: How to praise God. Psalm 9:1, 103:1, 147:7; 2 Chronicles 29:30 Tuesday: How to praise God. 1 Chronicles 16:12, 24 & 29 Wednesday: Praise God with your life. Romans 12:1, 15:1, 2, 5 & 6; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Thursday: Praise God with songs and musical instruments. Psalm 95:1-2, 105:3-5 Friday: When is the time to praise God? Psalm 92:1-2; Hebrews 13:5 Saturday: See the power of Praise to God. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, 20:21-23; Acts...
read morePraising the Lord – Part 1, July 23-28, 2018
Central Thought: God dwells in the praises of His people. Memory Verse: Psalm 107:31 – “Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 148:5-6. God is the Creator so praise Him. Tuesday: Praise God for His majesty and exclusiveness. Exodus 15:11; Isaiah 45:5-7, 42:8 Wednesday: Praise the faithful God; He does not lie. Numbers 23:19; 1 Chronicles 16:15-17 Thursday: Who is great, like the Lord. 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 Friday: Meditate on Psalm 148:1-13 Saturday: Why should we praise God? Psalm 147:3-6,...
read moreEmpowered for Success by the Holy Spirit (Sucess in the “Mundane Issues” of life), July 23-28, 2018
Central Thought: Success in all of life’s endeavors depends on the Holy Spirit. Memory Verse: Romans 8:14 – “…those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Faithfulness to duty. Danial 6:3-4; Proverbs 10:4, 12-24 Tuesday: Do your work heartily, as to the Lord. Colossians 3:23-25 Wednesday: Gentleness and kindness to the underserving. Genesis 50:19-21 Thursday: Help for us in decision making. Psalm 32:8-9; John 16:12-13; Romans 8:14 Friday: Gift of the Holy Spirit display in secular life. Genesis 26:2-6, 40:9-23, 41:37-43 Saturday: Meditate on Deuteronomy 8:8-10; 3 John...
read moreEmpowered for Success by the Holy Spirit (Sucess in the Ministry), July 16-21, 2018
Central Thought: The Holy Spirit is God’s empowerment for successful ministry. Memory Verse: Acts 1:8- “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.” Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Differences in abilities to perform service. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. Tuesday: Specific gifts for specific individuals for appropriate roles. Acts 13:1-3; Ephesians 4:11-12 Wednesday: Faithfulness required in service. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Thursday: Put off the deed of the old man. Ephesians 4:22-29 Friday: Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God. Ephesians 4:30-32 Saturday: Be led of the Holy Spirit. Romans...
read moreEmpowered for Success by the Holy Spirit, Part 2, The Role of the Spirit in the Life of the Believer, July 9-14, 2018
Empowered for Success by the Holy Spirit, Part 2 The Role of the Spirit in the Life of the Believer Memory Verse: Acts 1:8 (NIV) – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.’ Daily Devotional: Monday: Another Comforter given, John 14:16-17 & 25-26 Tuesday: Lord Jesus anointed with the Holy Ghost. Luke 4:1; Acts 10:38 Wednesday: Isaiah 11:15-6, 61:1-3 fulfilled in Christ. Thursday: Baptism of the Holy Ghost essential for each believer. Acts 1:8, 2:4, 19:1-7 Friday: Baptism of the Holy Ghost can be spontaneous. Acts 2:4, 10:44-48 Saturday: Laying on of hands for baptism of the Holy Ghost. Acts 9:17-18,...
read moreEmpowered for Success by the Holy Spirit (Part 1), July 1st-July 7th 2018
Central Thought: The Holy Spirit enables the believer to succeed. Memory Verse: Joel 2:28 “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. Your old men shall dream dreams. Your young men shall see visions…..” Daily Devotional Guide Monday: Seek ye first the kingdom of God Matthew 6:33 Tuesday: Be not like the world in pursuit of success. Romans 12:1-3 Wednesday: The Holy Spirit is God’s provision for our success. John 14:16, Acts 13:4, Ephesians 4:30 Thursday: Holy Spirit empowers for service. Exodus 35:30-33, 1 Samuel 10:6-7, 10-11 Friday: We know and do God’s will by the Holy Spirit. Ezekiel 36:26-27 Saturday: Meditate on Joel...
read moreIn His Steps (Part 2) 6/24/18-6/30/18
Central Thought: Jesus Christ is out true mentor and role model. Memory Verse John 13:15 “ For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you”. Daily Devotional Guide Monday: Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone Ephesians 2:20 Tuesday: Looking unto Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 Wednesday: You are a chosen generation 1 Peter 2:9 Thursday: Have compassion and make a difference. Jude 22-23 Friday: God will not forget your work and labor of love. Hebrews 6:10 Saturday: Endure all things for the elect’s sake. 2 Timothy...
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