Bible Study: Week of November 25 – December 01, 2018

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Overview/Theme:  

Sunday –Being a quiet witness for Christ may cause others to become jealous. The results may be persecution or even being falsely accused about something that we didn’t do. However, those who are maturing in the faith must demonstrate the love of God regardless. This, in turn, may influence those who oppose us to ask about our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ privately and perhaps, be saved.

Monday – Life circumstances can be joyous as well as difficult struggles. First, we must acknowledge God, then the situation. We can be confident that God will comfort us with His presence.

Tuesday –If and when we make mistakes in life, repent. God is faithful to forgive us and restore us by inviting us to His dinner table.

Wednesday –This is the time that we must listen, study God’s Word and obey it. Our lives will then be built on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ and when the storms of life come, we can stand.

Thursday –If we are quick to plan our next steps in life without consulting God, our prayers may be delayed. These may be moments that God is trying to get our attention. Let’s surrender and allow Him to plan our steps for the future.

Friday – In closing, despite where we are in our relationships or circumstances, let’s offer a grateful heart to the Lord for His love daily. Consequently, when we call upon Him in our time of need, He will answer in His timing and we will be able to graciously accept the outcome.

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Monday, November 26, 2018 – God Is Here – Hosea 6:1-6

Focus: Our circumstances in life can be joyous or very difficult. First, we must acknowledge God, then the circumstances. Be confident and take comfort that God is with us.

Scripture(s): Proverbs 3:6; Psalms 94:12-14

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 – Putting Up Hay – Luke 15:11-24

Focus: When mistakes are made in life, repent. God is faithful to forgive us and invite us to His dinner table to be nourished.

Scripture(s): 1 John 1:9; Revelation 3:20

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 – A Solid Foundation – Matthew 7:24-27

Focus: We must listen, study and obey God’s Word. In doing so, our lives will be built on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ.

Scripture(s): James 1:22-25; 1 Peter 2:5-9

Thursday, November 29, 2018 – Lord of the Moment – 2 Kings 8:1-6

Focus: If we are quick to plan our steps and our prayers seemed to be delayed, this may be moments that belong to God. Let’s allow Him to plan our future.

Scripture(s): Psalm 37:5, 22-24

Friday, November 30, 2018 – Honoring God with Thanks – Psalm 50:8-15

Focus: Offering gratitude to God daily is praiseworthy. Ultimately, when we call upon Him in our time of need, we will become thankful for His love and the outcome.

Scripture(s): 1 Chronicles 16:8-11; Psalm 100; Jeremiah 33:3

Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson

A Thankful, Grateful Heart

Lord, give us a thankful heart, one that is appreciative

One that to all Your blessings is sensitive

Let it be a heart that sings Your daily praise

Let it be our gratitude that to You we raise

Let us have a heart truly thankful in all things

No matter what in our lives You choose to bring

Lord, give us a thankful heart one that is hopeful

Let it be the heart of one who is truly forever thankful

1 Chronicles 1:34,  O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.