Posted by Admin on Nov 18, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHTGod’s word will surely prevail. TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 17:1-13 INTRODUCTION:The name Jehoshaphat means “God has judged” or “God established the right”. He was the son and successor of Asa the King of Judah (1 Kings 15:24). He was a pious King who began to rule at the age of 35 years and ruled in Jerusalem for 25 years. During his reign, he carried out a national program of religious education by teaching the people to know and observe the commandments of God. He realized that knowing God’s commands was the first step to getting people to live as they should. He enjoyed several Military victories. However, he did not completely destroy idolatry in the land. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives are to: Identify the good things that King Jehoshaphat did. Mention the wrong things he did. Comment on the prophecies/actions of Micaiah, Jehu etc. Summarize the blessings that God bestowed on Jehoshaphat for his obedience. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHO WAS KING JEHOSHAPHAT?1 Kings 22:41-44Jehoshaphat was the son of King Asa who became the King of Judah at the age of 35 years after the death of his father and ruled in Jerusalem for 25 years. His mother was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. Jehoshaphat had a good heritage of godliness from his father’s early life. He had seven sons with Jehoram as the first who took over from him as king of Judah after his death. Jehoshaphat was a bold follower of God who contributed immensely to the spiritual, moral and material health of his country. Like his ancestors Solomon and Asa, he failed to completely remove the pagan...
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Posted by Admin on Nov 10, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHT We can live for God wherever we find ourselves. TEXT: DANIEL 6 & 7 (Reading Text: Daniel 6:1-28) INTRODUCTION: Living for God is a must for all who are obedient to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is always available to guide a child of God through any position or height that one climbs. Christian leaders should never forget who they are in the midst of many ungodly comrades. The scripture says that Christians are the salt of the earth and the light of the world, Matthew 5:13-16. It is important that we maintain our integrity as children and ambassadors of a holy and true God. It is in this strive to stand for truth and righteousness that the enemy, Satan, tries to fault the effort of man. Daniel at the point of no compromise decided that the “vegetables” were more nourishing than the king’s meat and therefore called the king’s meat a defilement. He also chose to obey the Lord than to cease worshiping God. The leaders of the land could find no other way to accuse him other than faulting his obedience to God, Daniel 6:4-5. Many leaders today forget who they are when they climb to positions of authority. Rather than shining for Christ, they allow the darkness to overshadow them. The light should shine in darkness and darkness should not overshadow it.Believers should not hesitate to declare their identity with Christ and to confess the nature and pattern of life we are made for. This will go a long way to save us from the ungodly demand of the world. There has to...
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Posted by Admin on Nov 7, 2024
TEXT: GEN. 18:1-33 INTRODUCTION: There is a vast difference between knowing someone well and being a true friend. An important evidence of true friendship is loyalty, one to another (mutual). A true friend will continue to love irrespective of the circumstances and situations. From the time God called Abraham (Gen.12:1), their relationship continued to grow till it came to what could be called friendship. Abraham proved faithful to the point that God could visit, trust, confide in Him and grant his request. What a wonderful experience for a mortal man! Let us go through this lesson with the mindset to appropriate this knowledge in our lives, thereby improving our relationship with God, our true friend who gave His life a ransom for our souls. LESSON OBJECTIVES At the end of this lesson, we shall be able to: 1. Describe a true friend. 2. Identify the qualities of Abraham that made him to be called a friend of God. 3. Discuss how our friendship with God can grow and develop. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHO IS A TRUE FRIEND? Prov.17:17; Gen. 18:17; Jn.15:15. A friend is someone that loves at all times (1 Cor.13:4-8); someone being available to help in times of distress or personal struggle. A friend does not emphasize the weaknesses of his friend; someone you can trust, rely on and confide in. Friendship is at its best not in prosperity but in time of trouble. Good friends do not keep secrets from one another. Jesus calling His disciples friend speaks of mutuality and love, one in spirit. David loved his friend Jonathan as himself. Their faithful friendship...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 26, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHTIt is of great value to prayerfully start a Spiritual revival/reformation, receive grace to sustain it and finish strong. TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 14:1-15, 15: 1-19 INTRODUCTION:Asa was the son and the successor of Abijah and King of Judah. He was the third King of Judah, one who restored true worship to Judah (1 Kings 15:8-15) and he reigned for 41 years. The Scriptures testify that King Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord, his God (2 Chronicles14:2). He was a pious man who instituted several reforms to remove foreign gods and foreign religious practices form the land. Part of his strategies to institute the reform was the removal of his idolatrous Mother from being Queen Mother (political power) in order to purge the land of idolatry. Although, the account of 1st Kings 15 tells us that Asa’s heart was loyal to the Lord all his days (1 Kings 15:14), Chronicles explains that in his later years, he departed from his total devotion to God (2 Chronicles 16:1-14). This gives credence to the scriptures that says, “let him that thinketh he standeth take heed, lest he falls…”. There is the need therefore for believers to start the Christian race well, run it well, and finish it well.Be confident that when you wholeheartedly seek God, you will find him. Rejoice in knowing that the Lord is searching for people like you whose hearts will be loyal to Him, that He may strengthen and support and use for His glory. Make yourself available. LESSON OBJECTIVES Explain why it was said that “Asa did what was...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 19, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHTHumility and complete obedient is the pathway to divine blessings. TEXT: 2 KINGS 5:1-14 INTRODUCTION:The healing of Naaman demonstrates God’s saving power and grace upon all mankind irrespective of race and status. Naaman was a Syrian who was not supposed to enjoy the covenant blessings. But like the Syrophenician woman would argue “even dogs eat of the crumbs that fall from the master’s table” (Matt 15:27). God shows mercy and does good to all. His overall purpose is for all men to be saved.Naaman was a hero but he was a leper, very powerful, but could not exchange skin with the basest Slave in Syria. No man’s greatness or honor can insulate him from the calamities of human life. It took Naaman’s obedience and humility to be healed by God. In this study, we shall examine the steps he took to get healed of his leprosy with a view to deriving some lessons. LESSON OBJECTIVES To know who Naaman was. To examine Naaman’s encounter with Prophet Elisha To appreciate the impact Naaman’s healing had on him and others. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHO WAS NAAMAN AND HOW DID HE HEAR ABOUT ELISHA?2 Kings 5:1-6, 1 Chron. 8:4-7, Luke 4:27Naaman was from Syria and the commander of the Syrian army. He was a descendant of Benjamin and the son of Ehud. He was a great man in a great place, an honorable and mighty man of valor. Through him God gave victories to the king of Syria over Israel and other nations. These victories earned Naaman popularity, honor and respect. He was very rich and powerful. However, in spite...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 12, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHTThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 12:24-25, 1 KINGS 3:1-15 INTRODUCTION:Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. His father was Kind David; he was the third king of Israel. God gave him an unsurpassable wisdom. His name, Solomon, means God’s peace, He was really loved by God from childhood, 2 Samuel 12:24-25. When God gave him opportunity to make a request of anything he needed at the beginning of his reign as king, he requested for Wisdom and a discerning heart. God was pleased with him and granted his request alongside great riches and power. He rose to fame with his first judgment in a dispute between two women who claimed to be mothers of one child, and the building of the first temple in Jerusalem.Solomon was renowned for his God given wisdom, writings and wealth. He maintained most peaceful relationships with his neighbors in his forty years reign as king of Israel. He was credited with writing Ecclesiastics, Proverbs, and the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon). His undoing was his lust for women and the pride of life. He married so many foreign women from pagan nations of whom the Lord had instructed the children of Israel not to marry their women nor give their daughters in marriage to their men. These strange women turned Solomon’s heart from following the Lord. In this study, we shall consider the rise and fall of this wisest man that ever lived. LESSON OBJECTIVES To understand what Solomon did that attracted response. To note the challenges posed to us by Solomon’s life....
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