Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
ENTER. Write down or say out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for from the last 24 hours.
FOCUS. Slowly breathe in… and out. Pray, Jesus, I surrender to you today and trust in you.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is 2 Chronicles 7:13-14. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from John 20:1-10, Luke 24:1-12 & Psalm 16:9-11
ASK. After reading, ask the following SOS Questions & journal your thoughts.
S = Say. What does it say? What is the main point? What does it teach you about God (Jesus) & yourself?
O = Obey. What can I obey? What can you apply (practice) from this passage today?
S = Share. What truth can I share? Who can you share what you’re learning with today?
THINK. A Thought from Bill Gaultiere (from Soul Shepherding)
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter is the culmination of Holy Week and the climax of the Christian faith. It is the dominant, joyful theme of the Bible. Early in the morning on the first Easter a group of women, including Mary Magdalene, went to the tomb of Jesus and found it empty. An angel proclaimed, “Don’t be afraid... Jesus has risen! He is not here... Go tell his disciples... He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you” (Mark 16:6-7). Whatever you need to do, you don’t need to do it by yourself. Put your trust in the angel’s words that Jesus is risen from the dead, and he’s walking with you into whatever situations are ahead for you. Fix your eyes not on the circumstances that are seen and temporary, but on the glory of Christ’s presence that is unseen and eternal (2 Cor. 4:18). It’s true. It’s real. The Spirit of the risen Jesus is with you. Hold his hand. Put all your confidence in him. He will comfort you and strengthen you. “My peace I give you,” Jesus promises. “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27). Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
PRAY. Jesus, you go before us so we are never alone! We praise you as the Risen Lord! Hallelujah! We hold to your promise of peace. Help us to fix our eyes on you in all circumstances and live for your glory, only and always. We love you Lord!! Amen.
WORSHIP. Join us to celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection at either of our 9 & 11am Easter Services this morning!
TALK. That was our take on today’s reading - what’s yours? Share thoughts and ask questions in the forum.
SHARE. Stay focused with a friend! Invite them to text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!