SCRIPTURE/FOCUS – Week Of October 9 – 15, 2016
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Love Opens Hearts and Minds to the Purpose of God
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
(15) For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
(16) Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me,
but how much unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord. Philemon 1:15-16
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Overview: We sometimes do things that we shouldn’t just to appease the flesh. Let’s consider ourselves dead to the dictates of this world and set our hearts on things above. In doing so, the power of Christ’s grace will reflect through us even when we are persecuted for trying to live a godly life. Instead of becoming angry, we must embrace those who oppose Jesus Christ with love and mercy. We must never forget where God brought us from, no matter how important we think we are. To become self-centered is foolish and dangerous, therefore if we ever become rude and disrespectful to anyone, we must repent and ask God to forgive us and to change our hearts. We must keep in mind that Jesus came to help those who need a Savior. We cannot be partial and make a mental list of who we think are the so called “right” people. All are welcome who will accept Jesus Christ as Lord. In closing, we must align our lives with Jesus’ example of sacrificial love. Today, let’s reach out to someone who needs comforting and be a godly friend to them.
Monday, October 10, 2016 – Doing the Opposite – Colossians 2:20-3:4
Focus: By nature, we are prong to do the opposite of God’s instruction. Let’s consider ourselves dead to the things of this world and set our hearts on things above.
Scriptures: Colossians 3:5-17; 1 Peter 4:1-6
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 – Changing Hearts – Luke 6:27-36
Focus: The power of Christ’s grace reflected through us can help change our hearts and the heart of our enemies. Instead of becoming angry when someone hurts us, let’s embrace them with love and mercy.
Scriptures: Use the examples in the story. Matthew 5:1-16
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 – Warning! – 1 Samuel 25:1-12
Focus: God gives us warnings not to become self-centered. It doesn’t matter how important we think we are, God says it’s foolish. We must repent and ask God to forgive us and to change our hearts.
Scriptures: Exodus 17:12; 2 Peter 2:10-22
Thursday, October 13, 2016 – All Welcome! – Luke 5:27-32
Focus: Jesus came so that whosoever believes in Him would have life eternal. We cannot keep a mental list of the so called “right” people when we share the gospel. All are welcomed!
Scriptures: Matthew 25:35-40; John 3:1-2, 16-17
Friday, October 14, 2016 – Dying for Others – 1 John 3:16-17
Focus: We must align our lives with Jesus’ example of sacrificial love. Let’s extend ourselves to someone who needs comfort and companionship today.
Scriptures: Use scriptures in lesson. 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson – For the new members who have joined the 5 A.M. Ministry, we are here to say to you… “WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD”.
We are glad that you have come to share your life with us.
May we learn to love each other more with each new day.
May words of grace and love be on our lips in everything we say.
May the Holy Spirit melt and change our heart and teach us how to pray.
May we always be to you what God would have us to be, a family that’s always there to be strong and to lean on.
There is a WARNING since you’ve joined us: The 5 A.M. family is a circle of strength and love, founded on faith, joined by love and kept by God together forever.
There is a BLESSING since you’ve joined us: You will have a place to call home. You will have someone to love called family. A family that prays together stays together.
Welcome to the 5 A.M. family for the glory of God.