YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL

We studied I Peter 5 in our young adult Bible class Sunday morning. After Peter had talked about elders and their leadership, about the need for humility among all of God’s children, about God’s care for each of us, he talked about the devil. I see a contrast in verses seven and eight. “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” God cares for you, but the devil wants to devour you. He wants to destroy your soul. It seems that one of the ways he was attempting this during the time Peter wrote was through suffering and persecution. Peter warns us to be sober, be vigilant. The word sober means more than refraining from strong drink, although it would certainly include that. It means to be “sober-minded, watchful, to be calm and collected in spirit.” To be vigilant means to be watchful, to give strict attention to, be cautious.” The majority of times it is translated “watch” in the New Testament. Take time to look at various references to the word “sober” and the word “watch.” It helps us to understand why we need to be sober and watchful.

Our adversary the devil is seeking whom he may devour. An adversary is “an opponent in a lawsuit, an enemy, an accuser. The word devil comes from the word “diabolos” which means “a slanderer, an adversary, an accuser.” John stated concerning the devil in the book of Revelation, “And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him” (Revelation 12:9). Also take time to read Job 1 and 2. He is certainly your enemy, your adversary, your accuser if you made the decision to walk in the way of the Lord. Satan wants to devour you. To devour is to “drink down, swallow down, to consume.” Peter says we must resist steadfast. We must take a stand against Satan. Sometimes we have to stand firm, as this situation indicates. Put on the whole armour of God and stand (Ephesians 6:10-19). There are times we need to flee as Joseph did Genesis 39. How do you resist the devil?

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QUICK SCRIPTURES FOR YOUTH

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them” (Ecclesiastes 12:1).

ATTITUDE

* Anger Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8, 21; Genesis 4:6, 8; Proverbs 27:3; Daniel 2:12; 1 John 3:15

* Humility Philippians 2:2–5; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:5–6

* Jealousy, Envy Proverbs 6:34; 27:4; Song of Solomon 8:6 Love 1 Corinthians 13:1–8

* Optimism Philippians 4:13; Romans 8:28

ENCOURAGEMENT

* Psalm 23:3–4; 105:3–4; 119:-9-11; 139:7–12; Isaiah 43:2–4; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 10:13;
2 Corinthians 5:18–20; Philippians 4:4; 1 Timothy 6:16; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Peter 3:12

MORALITY

* Alcohol, Smoking, and Other Drugs Proverbs 20:1; 23:29–33; Habakkuk 2:15; Matthew 5:13–16;
Romans 3:8; 6:1–2, 13; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; Ephesians 4:27; 5:18; Hebrews 4:15;
Genesis 9:21–24; 1
Peter 2:11

* Cheating, Stealing, Gambling, and Lying Joshua 7:21; 1 Kings 21:1, 15; Psalm 24:4; Proverbs 13:11;
Micah 2:1–2; Matthew 7:12; 22:39; Mark 7:22–23; John 8:44; Romans 12:17; 13:9–10; Ephesians
4:28;
Philippians 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; 2 Peter 2:3

* Cursing, Dirty Jokes, Controlling the Tongue Ephesians 4:29; James 3:1–10; Romans 1:32

* Dancing Galatians 5:19–21; Matthew 5:8, 14–16, 28; 14:6, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 8:11–13; 1 Timothy
4:12; 2 Timothy 2:22; James 1:15; 1 Peter 2:11, 21–22; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 2:14; Proverbs 22:1

* Homosexuality Romans 1:26–27; Genesis 19:5; Leviticus 18:22; Judges 19:22; 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1
Timothy 1:10; Jude 1:7, 10

* Modesty (mixed gender swimming and dress) Matthew 5:8, 28; 18:6; Ephesians 4:27; 1 Timothy 2:9

* Music, Movies, and Entertainment Psalm 101:3; Matthew 5:8, 28; Philippians 4:8

* Petting/Lust 1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22

* Pornography Proverbs 4:23; 23:7; Matthew 5:8, 27–30; Romans 1:26–32; 6:12–14; 1 Corinthians
6:18;
2 Corinthians 10:5; Galatians 6:7–8; Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 1 Peter 2:11; 2 Peter 2:14

* Sex before Marriage 1 Thessalonians 4:1–6; 1 Corinthians 6:9–20; Galatians 5:16, 19–21; Titus 2:12;
Hebrews 13:4; James 1:15; Genesis 39:1–13; Proverbs 6:23–34; 9:14–16

* Worldliness Exodus 23:2; Matthew 7:13–14; Romans 12:1–2; 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22; James 1:27;
4:4

PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE

* Overall Purpose Ecclesiastes 12:1, 13; Matthew 5:14; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Peter 2:5, 9; 1 John 3:18

* Career Choices Proverbs 16:3; Colossians 3:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 Timothy 5:8

* Marriage Choices Genesis 2:24; Proverbs 4:26; 18:22; 19:14; 1 Corinthians 7:2; 15:33; 2 Corinthians
6:14

* Forbidden Paths Proverbs 1:15; 2:9; 4:14, 18, 26; 5:1–6

RELATIONSHIPS

* With God Job 23:3; 2 Kings 19:18; 2 Chronicles 13:9; Isaiah 37:19; Jer. 2:11; 5:7; 16:20; John 10:27–30

* With Elders 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13; 1Timothy 5:17–20; Hebrews 13:7, 17

* With Parents Ephesians 6:1–4; Proverbs 1:8–9; 13:1; Romans 1:30; Col. 3:9, 20; 2 Tim. 3:2; Eph. 4:15

* With Teachers Proverbs 1:8; 5:12–13; 1Timothy 5:1–2

* With Friends 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 18:24; 22:24–25; Luke 23:51; Acts 4:19; 18:26; Romans
12:15; 14:19; 1 Corinthians 13:5; Philippians 2:3

* With Dates 1 Timothy 5:2; Psalm 34:3; Proverbs 22:1; Eccle.12:1; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 2Tim 2:22

* With Others Matthew 5:14–16; Romans 12:17–18

SALVATION

* How to Be Saved Hear the Gospel (Romans 10:17); Believe in Jesus (John 3:16; 8:24; 14:6); Repent of
sins (Luke 13:3); Confess Christ (Romans 10:9–10; Matthew 10:32–33); Be baptized for remission of
sins (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 8:35–40; 18:8; 1 Peter 3:21); Live faithfully (Revelation 2:10)

* What to Do When You Sin 1 John 1:6–10; Acts 8:22; James 5:16

WORSHIP/SPIRITUAL GROWTH

* Singing Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16

* Giving 1 Corinthians 16:1–2; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7

* Prayer 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; Luke 18:1

* Preaching (Study) 2 Timothy 2:15; 4:2; Revelation 1:3; Psalm 1:1–6

* Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23–29; Acts 20:7

--Glad Tidings # 3/18/2010, House to House/Heart to Heart

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Hold that Cow’s Tail!

My mother grew up as the youngest on a small farm in middle Tennessee. They had chickens and cows, as well as other barnyard critters. When she was four or five years old, my grandmother would take her along to do the morning chores. There was always something for a little girl to do. She gathered eggs in places only a little person could reach. And while Granny was milking the cow, Granny told her, “Hold that cow’s tail!” My mother would gently hold the cow’s tail so it didn’t get swished into Granny’s face and interrupt her pace in that important work.

It all sounds humorous now, but there were some valuable lessons to be learned. First, everyone, big or small, has a job to do. Second, every job, small or big, is important. Third, everyone is valued and needed. These concepts are especially true in the church of the Lord.

The church at Corinth did not understand these basic principles. Some of the Corinthian brethren thought they must have visible, “showy” positions of service. Others functioned in somewhat menial positions and thought their work was not as valuable.

The apostle Paul corrected these mistaken views when he said, For the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? (1 Cor. 12:14-17).

The person who cleans the building or prepares the Lord’s Supper is just as needful as the

person who publicly preaches, teaches, or leads prayers. Paul made it abundantly clear that

everyone, big or small, has a job to do in the well-functioning church, the body of Christ. Every job, small or big, is equally important. Every member is valued and needed. Our aim, then, is to find a role, a work, a service that honors our Lord, and seek out those who are young or young in the faith and urge them to “Hold that cow’s tail!”

Today’s Verse: And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the

Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Colossians 3:17).

--Wellspring, T. Hampton

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MONTROSE FAMILY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Apr 25, 2010

THOSE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE

WORSHIP----SUNDAY---9:00 AM

Co-Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricky Kirby

Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Anderson

Scriptures Reading..I Cor.16:9-12 Ethan Leonard

Song Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen Reece

Opening Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacky Carver, Sr.

Lord’s Supper-Preside: Robert Hackett

Serve: Jacky Carver Jr., Tim Hommrich,

Ted Russell, Addison Halliburton

Closing Prayer................................ Brian Smith

Greeter— Robert & Linda Hackett

Greeter— Ted & Vicki Russell

Count Offering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacky Carver, Sr.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaleb Bush

AM Sermon— How Shall the Young Secure Their
Hearts?

PM Sermon— 4^th. Sunday Singing

WORSHIP---SUNDAY---6:00 PM

Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Anderson

Song Leader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Smith

Scripture Reading..I Cor.16:13-16….Ethan Leonard

Opening Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harold Smith

Lord’s Supper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Halliburton

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Leonard

Closing Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roger Draper

BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAY---7:00 PM

Announcement… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Cole

Song Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacky Carver Sr.

First Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen Reece

Opening Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Smith

Closing Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Hommrich

Prepare Communion for April: Diana & Janie

Note: If you are not able to fulfill your assignment listed above, please notify the coordinator so that he can find a replacement.

We are asking each family to bring items for the pantry to be used for needs in the community as they arise: Items for week: Mustard

MONTROSE BULLETIN BOARD

NURSING HOME: Lucille Smith,

Those on the sick list:

Donald Chaffin (Zion) Lou Gehrig’s disease

Hoss West—Mcfarland Rehab

Vaughn Allen

OUR RECORD OF LOVE FOR CHRIST 04/18/10

Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Worship Sunday AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Bible Study Sunday AM .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Daily Bible Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Worship Sunday PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2667.00

Several events going on in month of April:

Our meal and bowling in Cookeville is April 23^rd. Eat at Golden Corral beginning at 5:30 PM.

Senior Night is April 25^th. (Cole Bush). Meal will be after 4^th. Sunday Singing.

There will be a Baby Tea Sunday April 25^th from 2-4 PM for Kayla Harville at Candace Richmond’s home on Turkey Creek. She is having a boy (Turner).

It was good to see PFC Cody Anderson again. He left Monday for North Carolina.

BIBLE READING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL

01 I Kings 4-8

02 I Kings 9-11

03 I Kings 12-14

04 I Kings 15-17

05 I Kings 18-20

06 I Kings 21-22;
II Kings 1

07 II Kings 2-5

08 II Kings 6-9

09 II Kings 10-12

10 II Kings 13-15

11 II Kgs 16-18

12 II Kgs 19-21

13 II Kgs 22-24

14 II Kgs 25;
I Chr 1-2

15 I Chr 3-8

16 I Chr 11-13

17 I Chr 14-16

18 I Chr 17-19

20 I Chr 20-22

21 I Chr 23-25

22 I Chr 26-29

23 II Chr 1-4

24 II Chr 5-7

25 II Chr 8-10

26 II Chr 11-13

27 II Chr 14-17

28 II Chr 18-20

29 II Chr 21-24

30 II Chr 25-27