FOCUS OF THE MONTH
It’s Harvest Time: Salvation
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
(26) And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; (27) And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. (28) For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. (29) But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. – Mark 4:26-29 (KJV) (LEB)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sister Angenette Littlejohn – October 23 – Class 04
Minister Joyce Jackson – October 25 – Class 09/10
Sister Mary Dunkley – October 27 – Class 03
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Overview: When we were young many of us had sibling rivalry. Our parents taught us to forgive, reconcile and to love one another. God expects us to obey this great commandment today. We must serve Him and others in love and not grudgingly.
Oftentimes, God may give us a ministry assignment that is very difficult or mundane, however, it may be a test of our faith and love for Him. When a kind act is done among the least of our brethren, it touches the heart of God. This could be Jesus in disguise.
There are times when people and situations can overwhelm us. however, we must continue to share our faith and never doubt God’s ability to see us through. As we obey His instructions during this time of wilderness, Jesus will quench our spiritual thirst. Remember, God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.
The gift of Jesus is exceedingly better than anyone or anything that we could ever imagine. As thankful as we may be for God’s love and desire to give back to the kingdom, we must rest in the fact that Jesus is our ultimate fulfillment.
We must not grow weary in well doing. God gives us seasons of plenty and when times are scarce, He will provide. Therefore, let us work and save while we are able to do so and share what we can with others as the Holy Spirit guides us.
***The Scriptures for this week’s lessons are taken from the LEXHAM English Bible (LEB). First, the LEB achieves an unparalleled level of transparency with the original text because the LEB had as its starting point the Lexham Hebrew-English Interlinear Bible and the Lexham Greek-English Interlinear New Testament. It was produced with the specific purpose of being used alongside the original language text of the Bible. Second, the LEB is designed from the beginning to make extensive use of the most up-to-date lexical reference works available. To learn more, visit LEB Bible Version.***
Monday, October 23, 2017 – Brother to Brother – Genesis 33:1-11
Focus: Despite our sibling rivalry, we must trust God to give us grace to forgive and reconcile. He commands us to love one another.
Scriptures: (Use scriptures in story)
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 – Jesus in Disguise – Matthew 25:31-40
Focus: We must serve God and others in love and not grudgingly. The most difficult or mundane task requested of us could be Jesus in disguise.
Scriptures: Matthew 10:40, 42; Luke 6:27-36
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 – Surviving the Wilderness – Exodus 17:1-7
Focus: In the mist of our wilderness experiences, we must not doubt God. Have faith and obey His instructions and Jesus will quench our spiritual thirst.
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 10:4; Isaiah 43:18-21
Thursday, October 26, 2017 – Exceedingly Better – 1 Chronicles 17:1-15
Focus: Let’s thank God for His love for us and the gift of His Son, Jesus. He is exceedingly better than anyone or anything we could imagine. Our ultimate fulfillment is in Him alone.
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 9:15; Hebrews 1:1-4
Friday, October 27, 2017 – God Provides – Deuteronomy 24:19-22
Focus: God gives us seasons of plenty and when times are scarce He will provide.
Therefore, we must work while we are able and share what we can with others.
Scriptures: Ruth 2:7; Acts 4:32-35
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson – Harvest Time
The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow.
Sow an act and you will reap a habit.
Sow a habit and you will reap character.
Sow a character and you will reap a destiny.
Sow the good seeds of righteousness and you will harvest a crop of love.
Sow the seeds of goodness and you will harvest faithful love.
Sow the seed of salvation and you will reap a lost soul.
Jesus said “… lift up your eyes and look on the fields they are ripe for harvest.” Let us get ready for the harvest.
Plow a little further.
Dig a little deeper.
Sow a little greater.
Pray a little harder.
Love a little sweeter.
Calling all laborers to the harvest festival!
LET’S INVITE THE WEARY & BURDENED TO THE
HARVEST FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 28, 2017