SCRIPTURE/FOCUS – Week of February 14 – 20, 2016
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
As God so love, we must love
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. – Romans 13:8
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Overview: Many of us have suffered loss and have had deep sorrows, however, we know that Jesus cares and He comforts the broken-hearted. As we study and memorize God’s Word, it brings healing and God seals it in our hearts, thereby giving us strength to truly be committed as we demonstrate our love to Him by serving others. Our mission is to disciple others who would never dream that they would be welcomed into the family of God so, we must be sensitive to their needs. In our quest to save some, we must have a proper balance of public service and private solitude, so let’s be sure to take time out to rest and be alone with God as we continue to pray. During this time, we will be reminded of God’s faithfulness to see us through the struggles that we may encounter that may cause us to fear. It’s then, we can take courage and remember the character and track record of God and give Him praise.
Monday, February 15, 2016 – A Widow’s Choice – Psalm 34:15-22
Focus: In the mist of our deepest sorrows, let’s choose to lean on the One who is close to the broken- hearted. Jesus knows and understands our pain and He will comfort us.
Scriptures: Isaiah 61:1-3; Ruth 1:3-5, 14-17
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 – Written on Our Hearts – Deuteronomy 6:1-12
Focus: Let’s purpose to study and memorize God’s Word. In doing so, it will be written on the tables of our hearts. Our faith be will increased and we can be real and truly committed to love and serve God and others. Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:1-9, Psalm 19:14; John 1:1-3
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – Opening Doors – Matthew 28:16-20
Focus: Jesus opened the door of salvation to all who will believe on Him. We must be sensitive to others as we disciple those who never dreamed that they would personally be welcomed into the family of God.
Scriptures: Isaiah 12:4; Psalm 96:3; Mark 15:16; Acts 2:32-41
Thursday, February 18, 2016 – Solitude and Service – Luke 9:1-2, 10-17
Focus: In our quest to share the gospel, we must follow Jesus’ example to maintain the balance of public service and private solitude. We must take time out to rest and be alone with God as we pray.
Scriptures: Luke 5:11, 14-17; Psalm 4:1-8
Friday, February 19, 2016 – The Voice of Faith – Habakkuk 3:16-19
Focus: God has been faithful to see us through many struggles over the years. So, whatever we may be facing today that might cause us to fear, let’s take courage and remember God’s character and track record as we offer Him praise.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:7; Lamentations 3:1-26
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson –
The Great Commission and How we can Fulfill It
Matthew 28:19 is one of the most important verses of scripture when it comes to fulfilling the Great Commission. We are commanded to reach out to a broken world, but most of us are too busy to really take this command seriously.
This week’s lesson gives us a few ways and opportunities we can reach out to others.
· Reach out to the broken-hearted and comfort them in Jesus n name.
· Treasure God’s Word in our hearts and teach it to our children in our home.
· Be a witness through our life style, character and action.
· Serve others in Jesus name and take time for rest and for prayer alone with God.
The Great Commission is too big for us to accomplish alone and too important not to try to do it together. Do not take the Great Commission as your great omission or your great suggestion. It is not an option to be considered, it is a command to be obeyed.