In this month’s study we will be looking at saving grace, strengthening grace, sharing grace, and serving grace. It is by grace we have been saved (Ephesians 4:8). God’s grace also helps us live the life He has given us. His grace is there to help us every step of the way! God gives us strength to do His will. He meets our needs and helps us give joyfully to others. We can serve the Lord with gladness!
1) Saving
Key Words: save, grace, prodigal son, sins, forgiveness, Savior, Lord
Key Points:
- Saving grace is God’s power and ability to forgive, forget, and erase our sins.
- When the prodigal son returned, his father welcomed him home with a great celebration.
- Jesus is our Savior and Lord.
2) Strengthening
Key Words: strength, grace, energy, inspire, help, joy, Paul, prayer, praise, give, Bible, Jesus
Key Points:
- God’s strengthening grace gives us energy, inspires us to live for Him, and helps us through tough times.
- God helped Paul through many difficult situations.
- The joy of the Lord is your strength.
- Prayer, praise, giving, reading the Bible, and sharing Jesus will help us grow stronger spiritually.
3) Sharing
Key Words: share, grace, give, Dorcas, Peter, faith, Jesus, through
Key Points:
- God’s sharing grace meets our needs, helps us give joyfully to others, and keeps us from being selfish.
- Dorcas shared things with poor people.
- God loves us so much that He gave us His Son, Jesus.
- Sharing grace is God being generous to us and through us.
4) Serving
Key Words: serve, grace, wait tables, widows, food, church, home, gladness
Key Points:
- God’s serving grace helps us serve Him and others.
- Serving grace helps us be productive.
- The seven men made sure the widows received food each day.
- We can serve God at church, at home, and wherever we happen to be.
- Serve the Lord with gladness.