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1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭MSG‬‬ We must not be like Cain, who joined the Evil One and then killed his brother. And why did he kill him? Because he was deep in the practice of evil, while the acts of his brother were righteous. So don’t be surprised, friends, when the world hates you. This has been going on a long time. ‭‭

2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭MSG‬‬ In a well-furnished kitchen there are not only crystal goblets and silver platters, but waste cans and compost buckets—some containers used to serve fine meals, others to take out the garbage. Become the kind of container God can use to present any and every kind of gift to his guests for their blessing. ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭PEV‬‬ ‭‭ Let me use another pictur...

Jesus said to his followers, “Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15 (NCV) Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind. Psalm 67:2 (LB) ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: The Great Commission is my commission. Verse to Remember: “Send us around the world with the news of your saving power an...

Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony of God in them. 1 John 5:10a (GWT) Your lives are echoing the Master’s Word. . . .The news of your faith in God is out. We don’t even have to say anything anymore—you’re the message! 1 Thessalonians 1:8 (MSG)

In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world. John 17:18 (MSG) The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me. Acts 20:24 (NCV) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Point to Ponder: I was made for a mission. Verse to Remember: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father a...

We are weak . . . yet by God’s power we will live with him to serve you. 2 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people. 2 Corinthians 12:9a (LB) ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: God works best when I admit my weakness. Verse to Remember: “My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:...

My servant Caleb thinks differently and follows me completely. Numbers 14:24 (NCV) Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. Philippians. 2:5 (MSG) ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: To be a servant I must think like a servant. Verse to Remember: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 (NIV) Question to Consider: Am I usually...

Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.” Mark 10:43 (MSG) Y ou can tell what they are by what they do. Matthew 7:16 (CEV) ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: I serve God by serving others. Verse to Remember: “If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” Matthew 10:42 (NLT) Question to Consider: Which of the six cha...

Since we find ourselves fashioned into all these excellently formed and marvelously functioning parts in Christ’s body, let’s just go ahead and be what we were made to be. Romans 12:5 (MSG) What you are is God’s gift to you; what you do with yourself is your gift to God. Danish proverb ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: God deserves my best. Verse to Remember: “Do your best to pre...

You shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13 (MSG) ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: Nobody else can be me. Verse to Remember: “God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.” 1 Peter 4:10 (LB) Question to Consider: What God-given ability or pers...

Your hands shaped me and made me. Job 10:8 (NIV) The people I have shaped for myself will broadcast my praises. Isaiah 43:21 (NJB) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Point to Ponder: I was shaped for serving God. Verse to Remember: “God works through different men in different ways, but it is the same God who achieves his purposes through them all.” 1 Corinthians 12:6 (Ph) Question to Consider:...

It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others. Ephesians 2:10 (LB) I glorified you on earth by completing down to the last detail what you assigned me to do. John 17:4 (MSG) …………………………………………………………………………………………. Point to Ponder: Service is not optional. Verse to Remember: “For we...

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (CEV) I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in his grace until his task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns. Philippians. 1:6 (LB) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Point to Ponder: There are no shortcuts to maturity. Verse to Remember: “G...

Run from anything that gives you the evil thoughts . . . but stay close to anything that makes you want to do right. 2 Timothy 2:22 (LB) Remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so t...

Happy is the man who doesn’t give in and do wrong when he is tempted, for afterwards he will get as his reward the crown of life that God has promised those who love him. James 1:12 (LB) My temptations have been my masters in divinity ~ Martin Luther ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: Every temptation is an opportunity to do good. Verse to Remember: God blesses the people who pati...

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV) It is the fire of suffering that brings forth the gold of godliness ~ Madame Guyon ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: There is a purpose behind every problem. Verse to Remember: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him...

People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God. Matthew 4:4 (NLT) God’s . . . gracious Word can make you into what he wants you to be and give you everything you could possibly need. Acts 20:32 (MSG) ………………………………………………………………………………………. Point to Ponder: The truth transforms me. Verse to Remember:“If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and you s...

God wants us to grow up . . .like Christ in everything. Ephesians. 4:15a (MSG) We are not meant to remain as children. Ephesians 4:14a (PH) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Point to Ponder: It is never too late to start growing. Verse to Remember: “Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him...

God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. . . . We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him. Romans 8:29 (MSG) We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. Colossians 1:15 (MSG) …………………………………………………………………………………………. Point to Pond...

You are joined together with peace through the Spirit, so make every effort to continue together in this way. Ephesians 4:3 (NCV) Most of all, let love guide your life, for then the whole church will stay together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 (LB) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Point to Ponder: It is my responsibility to protect the unity of my church. Verse to Remember: “Let us conce...

2 Corinthians 5:18 (GWT) [God] has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships. ………………..………………………………………………………………………… 7 BIBLICAL STEPS IN RESTORING A RELATIONSHIP ​ Talk to God before talking to the person ​ Always take the initiative ​ Sympathize with their feelings ​ Confess your part of the conflict ​ Attack the problem, not the pe...

But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end— Because I am God, your personal God, The Ho...

Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. Colossians 3:15 (CEV) How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony! Psalm 133:1 (TEV) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Point to Ponder: I need others in my life. Verse to Remember: “Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ.” Ga...

You are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19b (LB) God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:15b (GWT) ………………………………………………………………………………………… Point to Ponder: I am called to belong, not just believe. Verse to Remember:“In Christ we who are many fo...

No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. 1 Corinthians 13:3b (MSG) Love means living the way God commanded us to live. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is this: Live a life of love. 2 John 1:6 (NCV) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Point to Ponder: Life is all about love. Verse to Remember: “The entire law is summed up in a single command:...