FOCUS OF THE MONTH
It’s Harvest Time: Salvation
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
(6) I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. (7) So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. (8) Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. – 1 Corinthians 3:6-8 (KJV) (TLB)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sister Rebecca Hamlin – October 30 – Introduction Class
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Overview: As we commit to studying the Bible daily, we may not understand everything. However, as we pursue God, He gives us clarity, wisdom to understand and unravel the mysteries of His Word. As we grow in the wisdom of God, we are then able to embrace what is right and obey Him.
It’s imperative that we share with others the story of our salvation. In doing so, unbelievers may repent and call on the name of Jesus and be saved. In our quest to witness to others, we may become afraid if we ourselves are lacking knowledge of who Jesus is. We never want to mislead anyone concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ. If we ourselves have questions about who He is, this could be a test. Let’s be sincere, honest and open-hearted about our concerns and listen to the voice of Jesus.
Despite how unworthy we may feel to be a servant for Christ, we must continue to follow Him wherever He leads us in ministry. As we tell His story, we must live for Him and not ourselves. We must stay humble and look on the interest of others as we share the love of God.
Again, we are humans and we must not be afraid to share our true emotions with God. When we find ourselves in a crisis, remember, God’s unfailing love will meet us in our pain or loss and He will give us joy through our journey.
***The Scriptures for this week’s lessons are taken from the THE LIVING BIBLE (TLB). The Living Bible is a paraphrase of the Old and New Testaments. Its purpose is to say as exactly as possible what the writers of the Scriptures meant, and to say it simply, expanding where necessary for a clear understanding by the modern reader. To learn more, visit The Living Bible.***
Monday, October 30, 2017 – Unraveling the Mysteries – Psalm 119:97-104
Focus: We must commit to reading God’s Word daily. As a result, we will embrace the truth and begin to clearly understand and obey as we grow in the wisdom of God.
Scriptures: Psalm 119:105-106; Proverbs 4:5-9
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 – Ruth’s Story – Romans 10:1-13
Focus: Christians should share the story of their salvation. Consequently, those who are unsaved may repent and call on the name of Jesus and be saved.
Scriptures: Acts 2:36-38
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – Who Is This? – Mark 4:35-41
Focus: When we are afraid, we sometimes have sincere, honest and open-hearted questions about who and where Jesus is. We must listen to His voice and follow where He leads us.
Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 23:1-6
Thursday, November 2, 2017 – Living Anonymously – Romans 12:1-13
Focus: We are witnesses for Christ. As we tell His story, we must live for Him and not ourselves. Stay humble as we look on the interest of others and share God’s love.
Scriptures: Philippians 2:3-5; Romans 15:1-2
Friday, November 3, 2017 – Powerful Baby – Psalm 13
Focus: We must not be afraid to share our true emotions with God. When a crisis hit, God’s unfailing love will meet us in our pain or loss and give us joy.
Scriptures: Isaiah 49:14-18
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson –
URGENT NOTICE
SEEKING LABORERS FOR
SALVATION OF SOULS (S.O.S.)
Laborers are needed for the Soul Winning Action Team (S.W.A.T.)
- Qualifications:
Must be saved and must pray daily
- Recommended Qualities:
Love, Compassion, Prayer warrior, Sacrificial, Knowledgeable of the Word, Have a Sense of Urgency, Patient and Committed to the Kingdom of God
- Actions to be Taken:
- Ask God to give you an evangelistic burden for others. Ask God to lay on you a person for whom you can pray for.
- Pray, pray, pray for that person for 30 days straight. It may be helpful to place the name where you will be reminded to pray.
- Live a consistent Christian life before the unsaved. You must love when others hate and forgive when others harbor grudges.
- Build bridges to others. When the Lord shows you a person needing Christ, seek to build a relationship with him or her. Cultivate a friendship with someone who needs Christ.
- Watch for openings to share a word for Christ. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope and faith that is in you.
- Leave the results with God. You are responsible for sharing the gospel. Only God can convert the soul.
- Availability:
Now is the time for salvation.
Welcome to the SWAT Ministry and winning souls for Jesus for the Harvest of 2018.