Posted by Admin on Oct 16, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHT Vows fulfilled open doors of Amazing blessings from God. Hymn: THERE IS NOT A FRIEND LIKE THE LOWLY JESUS TEXT: 1 SAM 1:1-28, 2:21; JUDGES 11:30-40; NUM 30:2; DEUT. 23:21; PS 50:14, 76:11; ECCL 5:1-7; MATT 5:33 INTRODUCTION: A vow according to Oxford Dictionary simply means a solemn promise especially to God. It could equally be a declaration, affirmation, agreement, a bond, an undertaking or an oath. It could take place within an individual either privately or publicly: especially when it comes to things of God. It could be an undertaking between persons, e.g. marriage vows. The use of vows was common in Bible times. However, vows must come out of one’s willingness and not out of compulsion, otherwise, it becomes fruitless and meaningless. When fulfilled it attracts the blessings of God, 1 Sam 2:21. Vows are sacred and should not be taken lightly. Our God is a covenant keeper. He demands nothing less than faithfulness. “When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.”, Eccl 5:4-5. Once it proceeds from your mouth, it becomes binding on you, the only way out is to fulfill your vow, no other alternative. LESSON OBJECTIVES The objectives of this lesson are to know, understand, consider and appreciate: 1. To know the meaning of a vow. 2. To know the importance of vow. 3. To know how vows generally should be made. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT DO WE...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 10, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHT: For the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measure to you again. Hymn: I GAVE MY LIFE FOR THEE TEXT: MALACHI 3:10-12; MATT 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION: In the first lesson in this series, we examined what giving is and highlighted the attitude we should have towards it. Following that, we identified what to give and the reasons for dating so. In this concluding lesson we shall be looking at some fertile grounds unto which we can sow and the blessings derivable in obeying this injunction. LESSON OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are: 1. To identify areas in which we can practice giving. 2. To understand how not to give. 3. To identify some factors that discourage people from giving. 4. To examine the blessings of giving. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT ARE SOME AREAS WE CAN PRACTICE GIVING? There are so many areas we can sow into that can be considered as fertile grounds. These include: 1. Evangelism/Mission, Mark 10:29-30. Evangelism is the primary assignment the Lord committed to all believers. However, many of us are not able to do this work the way we ought to. There are those out there who have devoted their lives to ensure that the assignment is carried out as the Lord commanded. If we therefore give generously to support them, we are helping to fulfill the task we have been given and so will get the reward of obedience. 2. Needs of the Church, Mal 3:10. Any need in the house of God can be regarded as “God’s need” at the moment and when we contribute to...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 3, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHTGod loves a cheerful giver. TEXT: PHIL. 4:10-20; MAL. 3:7-12 INTRODUCTION: On part 1 of our study on giving, we laid more emphasis on having the right attitude towards giving to make it acceptable and rewarding. And this second part, attempt will be made to identify what to give and the various kinds of giving in the scripture. Giving is not just an act but a lifestyle of the kingdom, just like prayer, and standing on the word of God for growth, nourishment and blessing. It is an important part of our worship of God. Since giving is one of the measures of our spiritual maturity, it is very important that we understand the various kinds of giving. This is necessary because God judges our mind and attitude before, during and after giving. LESSON OBJECTIVES To understand what should motivate us to give. To identify what we are to give. To know the benefits of giving. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT SHOULD BE THE MOTIVATING FACTOR IN OUR GIVING? JOHN. 3:16; 15:13; 1 COR. 13:1-3 The Bible tells us that God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. The greatest factor that can motivate any giving that God will accept is love. Without love even if we give all that we have, it will amount to nothing in the sight of God (1 Cor. 13:1-3). So, we must make love the basis of any giving we want to be involved in, otherwise, that reward that God gives for every giving that is with the right motive will be lost. QUESTION 2) WHAT ARE WE...
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Posted by Admin on Sep 26, 2026
Hymn: I GAVE MY LIFE FOR THEE… CENTRAL THOUGHTIt is more blessed to give than toreceive. TEXT: 2 COR. 8:1-5; LUKE.6:38, 21:1-4 INTRODUCTION:To give is to pass something into someone’s hand or careor to hand over something as a present to someone. Onemay give something to someone in anticipation of a returnof something else while others may give out of love andconcern without expecting anything from the person towhom he/she has giving such thing. Giving is like a seedsowed which must germinate in due season, however thequality of the fruit a seed brings forth is determined by thequality of the seed. Since failure to give does not attract anyreward, it is proper that we develop the right attitudetowards giving to enable us get the right reward from thegreat rewarder and giver of all good things. This is whatthis lesson tries to highlight. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are:1.) To understand the starting point of giving.2.) To discuss some ways in which God demonstratesgiving.3.) To explain some ways the Bible describes giving. BIBLE TRUTHQUESTION 1) WHAT IS THE STARTING POINT OFCHRISTIAN GIVING?The starting point of Christian giving is to give oneselftotally to the Lord. Giving is an act of grace whichrepresents one of the forms of worship and show ofgratitude, when it is done by first offering oneself as asacrifice to the Lord. This is self-denial which will giveChrist a first place in one’s life. Many people give withoutthe right motive and as such the attract the wrath of Godinstead of his blessings to themselves. If we truly giveourselves to Christ and allow him have absolute controlover our lives,...
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Posted by Admin on Sep 20, 2026
MQY5ZVMDAOMGG42FBUPP5R4FUY Hymn: “When we walk with the Lord” CENTRAL THOUGHTThe believer’s daily transformation should prove that he is still a son, beloved of God. INTRODUCTION:Human beings grow and maintain their size as a result ofnourishment and God’s sovereign providence. An importantfeature of every human being is a definite life cycle consisting ofbirth, growth, maturity, old age and death. Sometimes, prematuredeath cuts off the third and the fourth stages ultimately reducingthe life cycle. There is no growth or life when dead.To grow is to increase in size by assimilation of nourishment or anatural process. It is to progress towards maturity; to sprout anddevelop; to flourish or thrive. This process of growing is alsocalled transformation, that is, the act of changing in form orappearance, nature and/or character of an individual.As we have already seen, feeding is a prerequisite to growth andtransformation; and feeding must be of nourishing food. For thephysical transformation, nourishing food is what is called“balanced diet”. And scientists and many other educated personscan list combinations of foods that would achieve a balanceddiet. However, for spiritual transformation, the meal is different,yet it must also be balanced. And just as disease can scuttlegrowth and development in the physical, there are “diseases” thataffect spiritual growth and development. For whatever reason,the implication of not growing is that the individual has longdied. LESSON OBJECTIVES To understand what daily transformation means. To know how to be transformed daily. To study the effects of our little beginnings on ourentire future. To know the importance of daily transformation. BIBLE TRUTHQUESTION 1.) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BEDAILY TRANSFORMED?Science has shown that growth is continuous; rather than asudden...
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Posted by Admin on Sep 13, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHTThe believer should not murmur against or Christian leaders. Hymn: “Christian, seek not yet repose.” TEXT: EX.15:22-24; 16:12; 17:3; 1 COR.10:1-12; NUM.14:2-4; 27-39. INTRODUCTION:This 5th lesson under the series Wilderness Experiences focuses on murmuring, one of the negative traits displayed by Israel in the wilderness as they journeyed towards the promised land.Israel murmured against God and His appointed leaders. Among things, they murmured over food, water, etc. A major occasion on which they murmured was when ten of the twelve spies sent by Moses brought an evil report about the promised land. The people murmured and accused God of bringing them into the land to kill them. According to them “…Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died inthis wilderness! …… were it not better for us to return into Egypt?And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.” (Num.14:2-4). Their murmuring displeased God and He pronounced judgement upon the men who brought the evil report and those who believed them. Murmuring is still common among the believers today like the Israelites, wemurmur when we are exposed to any little trial. When there is a lack of food, or lean finances etc. some believers do not hesitate to accuse God of not caring for them. Sometimes they utter words that are unexpected of believers. As believers we must exercise discipline over our words, thoughts and deeds. We should avoid murmuring and its close associates of grumbling and complaining. They are not traits expected of a believer. LESSON OBJECTIVES To understand what...
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