Bible Study: Week of November 11 – 17, 2018

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Overview/Theme:  

Sunday –Through our difficult trials, we must allow our hearts to be committed to serving Christ. Though our lives may be threatened, we can have the confident hope that one day heaven will be our home.

Monday – Temptation is everywhere in this world. However, when we are tempted to do the wild thing, ask God for grace to resist. In doing so, this will silence the old man and the Holy Spirit will take control to inspire and guide us in the newness of life.

Tuesday –Keep in mind that born again believers are now God’s sheep and He is our Good Shepherd. In order for us not to do dumb things and become scattered in this world, we must look to God to protect and guide us on the straight and narrow path.

Wednesday –Many will falter, however, we must not give up on our brothers and sisters who are weak in the faith. When they are overtaken in a fault, those who are strong must bear the infirmity of the weak and encourage them to stay in the race called life.

Thursday –The Holy Spirit will empower us not only to reflect God’s Word but to also project it. This will allow us and others to see the wonder of God’s love. Having hearts that are committed to serve and witness the goodness of the Lord will help us avoid dangerous distractions in this world.

Friday –Again, through all that we, the children of God, experience in this life, we must intentionally worship, praise and thank God for who He is!

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Monday, November 12, 2018 – Who’s Driving? – Romans 6:1-14

Focus: When our old nature tempts us to do the wild thing, ask God for grace to resist. Allow the Holy Spirit to inspire and guide us on the right paths.

Scripture(s): Ephesians 5:8; Galatians 5:16

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 – Dumb Sheep, Good Shepherd – Ezekiel 34:7-16

Focus: We, who are God’s sheep, must always look to the Good Shepherd to guide and protect us. Otherwise, we can easily scatter in this world.

Scripture(s): Ezekiel 34:22-31; John 10:11-14

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – Bound to Encourage – Hebrews 10:19-25

Focus: Let’s not give up on one another. Instead, the strong must encourage the weak brethren to stay in this race called life.

Scripture(s): 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Proverbs 27:17; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Thursday, November 15, 2018 – Dangerous Distractions – John 13:31-35

Focus: The Holy Spirit will empower us to reflect and project God’s Word so others can see the wonder of His love. This also helps us to avoid dangerous distractions.

Scripture(s): Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 Peter 1:22-25

Friday, November 16, 2018 – Thanks for Who God Is – Psalm 95:1-8

Focus: Let’s intentionally thank God for who He Is.

Scripture(s): Psalm 118:1, Hebrews 11:6

Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson

Encouragement

If nobody smiled and nobody cheered and nobody helped us along,

If each one, every minute, looked after himself, and the good things all went to the strong,

If nobody cared just a little for you, and nobody thought about me,

And we all stood alone in this battle of life

What a dreary old place this would be.

Everyone needs a bit of encouragement from time to time.  Thanks be to God.  He is our ultimate source of encouragement!

• Tell everyone who is discouraged, to be strong and don’t be afraid.  God is coming to your rescue. Isaiah 35:4
• When you have done everything you can do, that’s when God will step in and do what you can’t do. 2 Corinthians 12:10
• God will meet all of your needs. Philippians 4:19
• God has said I will never leave you, I will never abandon you. Hebrews 13:5
• When your heart is overwhelmed go to the Rock that is higher than you.  Psalm 61:2