Self-Absortion: The ‘Me Me”
Text: Esther 5:9-13, Philippians 2:3&4 Memory Verse: “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). Self-absorption is an unhealthy preoccupation with oneself, being overly concerned with one’s own needs, desires and achievements while disregarding others. It manifests as selfishness, pride, or a…
It is Written
Text: Matthew 4:1-10 Memory Verse: “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve’” (Matthew 4:10). When the devil confronted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus responded with unshakable authority: “It is written.” With each temptation, He relied on…
Help Him Up
Text: Acts 3:1-10 Memory Verse: “And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength” (Acts 3:7). Are you surprised to learn that God, in His wisdom, created both the rich and the poor? Proverbs 22:2 reminds us, “The rich and the poor have…
Creating Opportunity To Help
Text: Genesis 18:1-7 Memory Verse: “Please let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh your hearts. After that you may pass by, inasmuch as you have come to your servant. ‘They said, “Do as you…
What Have You Given Me
Text: Matthew 19: 27-29 Memory Verse: “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life” (Matthew 19:29). The hymn writer Frances R. Havergal (1836–1879) profoundly expressed the heart of God in her…
Let Go of Your Garment
Text: Genesis 39:7-16 Memory Verse: “that she caught him by his garment, saying, ‘Lie with me.’ But he left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside” (Genesis 39:12). Can you imagine the inner turmoil Joseph must have felt when Potiphar’s wife persistently tried to seduce him. Day after day, she lured him…
Commenndation or Condemnation
Text: Matthew 25:14-26-30 Memory Verse: “And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 25:30). In the parable of the talents, Jesus pointed out that the two servants who invested and multiplied what had been entrusted to them received the Master’s highest commendation: “Well done, good…
Tomorrow Will Be Better
Text: Zephaniah 3:8&9, 14-20 Memory Verse: “’Therefore wait for Me,’ says the LORD, ‘Until the day I rise up for plunder; My determination is to gather the nations To My assembly of kingdoms, To pour on them My indignation, All My fierce anger; All the earth shall be devoured With the fire of My jealousy’”…
Ambitious and Result Oriented Prayers
Text: 2 Kings 2:1-5, 9-13 Memory Verse: “And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken from you?’ Elisha said, ‘Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me’” (2 Kings 2:9). Two important lessons emerge from…
A Life of Thanksgiving
Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Memory Verse: “giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Thanksgiving is a heartfelt expression of gratitude, a public acknowledgement and celebration of God’s goodness. It is more than just an occasional act; it is a lifestyle that God expects…