Posted by Admin on Apr 11, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHTGod is displeased when His Grace is taken for granted. Hymn: “Take my life, and let it be…” TEXT: REV. 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION:The Lord Jesus Christ knows His church fully well. He is the Head, while the church is His body. The church derives her ministry and authority by being firmly rooted on the eternal foundation laid by Christ. Seven revelational letters were written to seven churches as direct messages from the glorified Christ. Each letter follows a similar pattern of an introduction of Himself, commendation for the church, complaint against the church, a call to action, and a promise to the faithful. The common theme of the letters is “Persevering in faith” and is designed as a reminder of their allegiance to God. The letters are addressed to the “Angel” (Guardian, Pastor, Overseer) of the church.Ephesus was a famous city and the church here was a center for the spread of the gospel in Asia. This church was in constant struggle with false teachers, and this attracted the attention of Jesus Christ.In this study we shall examine the contents of Christ’s letter to the church in Ephesus with a view to drawing valuable lessons. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this lesson are to: Explain the significance of Christ’s introduction Identify points of commendation for this church State points of complaint against this church Discuss the instructions and promises to this church Relate the state of this church to present day Christian experience BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) HOW DID CHRIST INTRODUCE HIMSELF, AND OF WHAT SIGNIFICANCE IS IT?Rev. 2:1Jesus Christ introduced Himself to the church in Ephesus as “He that...
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Posted by Admin on Apr 4, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHTBy His death and resurrection, the Lord Jesus Christ conquered death for mankind. Hymn:“ CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY TEXT: JOHN 3:25-36INTRODUCTION:Victory is the act of winning or the state of having won. It is a success in a struggle. Death as applied to man in the scripture can be spiritual or physical. Physical death is the last end of life or occasion of loss of life. Spiritual death is the eternal separation from God or cutting off from realizing God’s eternal purpose for which mankind was created. The death of Jesus initially appeared to look like a defeat. The disciples’ hope seemed to have been lost or dashed. The enemies thought they had succeeded; but little did they know that our Lord had gone to give the final blow to their master, the devil. In this study, we shall be looking at how the Lord defeated death and rose from the grave triumphantly. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are: 1.To know Joseph of Arimathea’s role in the burial of the Lord Jesus. 2.To discuss the efforts made by the enemies to ensure that Jesus did not rise from the grave. 3.To understand that Christ’s victory over death is the Hope of the believer (mankind). 4.To examine some of the evidences that Jesus actually rose from the dead. 5.To understand the Benefits of Christ’s Resurrection. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1a) WHO WAS JOSEPH OFARIMATHEA? Matthew 27:57, Jn. 19:38-42Joseph of Arimathea was a secret follower/disciple of Jesus. He was a religious leader, an honorable member of the Sanhedrin. He did not consent to the counsel and the deed of...
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Posted by Admin on Mar 28, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHTSome believers still betray Jesus in many ways today. Hymn: “All to Jesus I Surrender”THE BETRAYAL AND DEATH OF CHRIST TEXT: MATT. 26:14-16, 20-25 INTRODUCTION:A very painful experience in life is betrayal by someone close to you. Instead of protecting your interests, he/she tries to destroy you by stabbing you in the back. According to the record of the gospel of Luke 22:47-48, Judas Iscariot, one of Christ’s disciples, came with the multitude and betrayed Jesus Christ (his master) with a kiss and handed Him over to the Jewish leaders for trial and to be crucified. A careful study of Christ’s ministry show that Judas Iscariot was one of his close disciples. He virtually experienced all that Jesus did and heard all that He said about His betrayal, arrest, suffering, death, and resurrection; but the end result showed that his heart was not with Jesus. This is a warning to believers that: “he that thinkest he standeth should be careful lest he fall.” (1 Cor. 10:12). All that happened during this betrayal and death is the focus of this study. LESSON OBJECTIVESThis study is intended to explain The relationship between Christ and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him The various ways people betray others and the consequences The lesson to learn about it The significance of the splitting of the temple curtains and the death of Christ. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1A) WHO BETRAYED JESUS AND WHAT WAS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BOTH OF THEM?Matt. 26:14-16, 20-23; Mark 14:10, 43-49; John 13:1Judas Iscariot was in close relationship with Jesus Christ; one of His chosen disciples. The conspirators of the death...
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Posted by Admin on Mar 21, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHTVictory awaits the believer who patiently goes through difficult times. Hymn: “ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIER”. TEXT: JOB 3:1-26, MATT. 11:1-6INTRODUCTION:Ordinarily, the journey of life is characterized by confrontations, unforeseen contingencies, disappointments, harassment and oppositions. For the believer there is an added dimension to these because we are the targets of the devil who does not desire us to serve the Almighty God. Thus, he goes all the way to place obstacles in the way of the believer.The zero hour is that moment or situation of helplessness, hopelessness, despondency, despair, disgust, and utter confusion. These are the times of such remarks as “I am fed up”, “Life if not worth living”, “There is no use continuing”, “I am a failure”, etc. During these times many contemplate all sorts of evil things such as visiting native doctors, or even suicide etc. Some indulge in alcohol drinking and all manner of immorality and sin. Some believers too react negatively by backsliding and seeking false helps from unholy sources.John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:44); he introduced Him to the people as the Lamb of God that will take away the sin of the world, (John 1:29) and he baptized Jesus in the river Jordan, (Matt. 3:11-15). However, at his zero hour when Herod imprisoned him, he needed assurance as to whether Jesus is the expected Messiah. In one of his dark moments Job cursed the day he was born and wished he was never born. This was a man that God testified “Hast thou considered my servant Job, there is none like him in the earth, a perfect...
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Posted by Admin on Mar 14, 2026
Hymn: When we walk with the Lord. CENTRAL THOUGHTWhen pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. TEXT: 1 PET. 5:5-6; MATT.18:1-4.INTRODUCTION:Humility and pride are two temperaments that are easily misunderstood. Some people are not confident and hide their vice under “humility”, whereas people are humble are often thought of as fools. It takes a wise heart to understand and appreciate the greatness of humility and the vanity of pride.There could be several reasons why people may misjudge themselves, some of which are emotive. Unfortunately, irrespective of the reason for improper self-estimation, one who values himself more then he ought to (the proud) is an enemy of God Almighty. One who lacks self-worth cannot be useful to God either.God wants His people to know Him, and to know themselves; to have an accurate understanding on why they are on earth and indeed, understand the reasons for things. Just as darkness differs from light, and the wise from the foolish, there is a great contrast between the humble and the proud.In our study, humility is different from foolishness, and self-confidence is not the same as pride. Humility is the quality of being modest or respectful. Pride is a haughty attitude shown by the people who consider, often unjustifiably, that they are better than others. It is arrogance, having an exaggerated opinion of personal worth or abilities.The Lord God hates pride. “There are seven things that the Lord hates and cannot tolerate: a proud look…”( Pro 6:16). Furthermore, the scripture says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (Jam 4:6). LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this...
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Posted by Admin on Mar 7, 2026
Hymn: “Take my life and let it be”. CENTRAL THOUGHTWisdom surpasses folly, as light surpasses darkness. TEXT: PROV.1:20-33; 2:1-17 INTRODUCTION:Generally, wisdom means ‘good sense’: the knowledge and experience needed to make sensible decisions and judgements, or the good sense shown by the decisions and judgements made. It also means ‘accumulated learning’; knowledge of life or of a particular activity that has been gained through experience or ‘opinion widely held’: an opinion that almost everyone seems to share. Wisdom can also mean ‘sayings’; ancient teachings or sayings. However, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge”, Prov 1:7. To ‘fear’ the Lord is respect, honor and obey Him; this is the foundation of, and introduction to, true wisdom.Demonstration of wisdom is application of knowledge and understanding correctly. There is no wisdom without knowledge. It is the Lord’s will that His people are knowledgeable and wise. The wise uses his eyes and reason and foresees and avoids dangers and mischief. Wisdom makes a man, vulnerable, cheerful, mild etc.Foolishness makes a fool not to even know his folly, he is loud and talkative, and regrettably, often popular. Some confuse this with oratory. So, the fool is a nuisance to any society; yet he often becomes the people’s leader/‘role model’. Fools are found in different fortes: entertainment, politics, religion, education (teaching, lecturing, studentship, etc). The common factor among them is inability to do right. They cannot enjoy common sense; the way of the Lord is foolishness to them.A fool is an unintelligent or thoughtless person, a ridiculous person, a court entertainer. One who does not know where he is headed is...
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