The Lord's "To Do" List

Our greatest need is grace. It is impossible to be what God has called us to be or do what God has commanded us to do apart from His own grace. As we conclude this study, join us for a parting prayer.

This is a day for God's family to stay close to the Father and close to one another. Paul closes his letter and ends the "to do" list with three things we all should do for the family. In this study God takes care of some family business.

What a faithful God we serve! He always does what He promises and continually helps us to do what we are supposed to do. We must learn to claim the promises of God.

It is a privilege to work with God, cooperating with Him as He fulfills His will in us. Sanctification is the work of God in us, but we have a part! Today we discuss the work He does and the work He calls on us to do.

Sanctification is more than a theological term; it is the work of God in every believer today. The Lord is involved in a total renovation project in you! Find out more about His plan.

It is not enough to listen to a sermon. We are called on to apply the truth to our lives! It is time for the hearers must become doers of the Word.

You can tell a lot about the spiritual temperature in a church and in an individual Christian by their attitude toward the preaching of God's Word. Today we discuss specific ways to ready yourself and receive God's message.

Christians can sin against the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit does not just want to live in you—He wants to work in you! Does He have liberty to do what He needs to do or are you quenching the Holy Spirit?

Do you dare to pray it? "Lord, be thorough with me." God has a deep work that He desires to do in all of our lives, but we must be open and willing to let Him work.

God's Word always connects human responsibility with divine resources. We must choose every day to rejoice, pray, and give thanks. As we do, the Lord gives us His own power to do what we cannot do in our own strength!

Too often our lives are characterized by inconsistency. The true follower of Christ must learn specific disciplines that will help him to live a consistent Christian life. Don't miss God's emphasis in today's Scripture passage.

They are three of the simplest, most powerful commands found in Scripture. Each one of them brings us back to Christ. Memorize them, meditate on them, and ask God to help you make them part of every day of your life!

When you are faced with difficult people do you react in the flesh or respond in the Spirit? The Lord gives very clear instructions about what we are to do and not do in our dealings with others. Today we study one verse that has many applications.

Everybody is having a hard time! In this study we identify four definite groups of people in your church that need help. God can use you to come alongside them and make a difference. Begin today.

Who ministers to the minister? It is the responsibility of every church member to encourage and support the pastor. In two powerful verses God explains how.

It is one of the most beautiful words in Scripture and it reveals God's heart for His family. Learn the secret of unity in Christ and you will be a blessing to His people. Satan wants to divide us—Christ wants us "together."

When you begin following Christ you can be sure that the devil will do everything he can to stop you. Don't be surprised by spiritual opposition if you are moving forward! Today we discover the attitude and action that will help us be ready for the fight.

As we near the coming of Christ there are specific things the Lord reminds us to do. The fact that we know the Lord Jesus as our Savior and will see Him soon should make a difference in the way we live today!