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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Posted by Admin on Sep 6, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHTThe believer tempts God when he takes God’s grace for granted and disobeys Him. HYMM: “Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin.” TEXT: MATT.4:6-7; 1 COR.10:1-14; NUM.21:4-9 INTRODUCTION:This fourth lesson in the series on the Wilderness experiences ofIsrael focuses on how the Israelites tempted God on their way tothe promised land. As they journeyed in the wilderness, thechildren of Israel were very slow in learning God’s ways. Amajor consequence of this was that they were disobedient andrebellious. From time to time, they did one thing or the other thatprovoked God’s judgement upon them. One of such occasionswas the incident recorded in our lesson text (Num. 21:4-9). Thepeople spoke against God and Moses as they journeyed fromMount Hor by the way of the Red Sea, and said “Wherefore haveye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For thereis no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth thislight bread”. (Num.21:5). They implied by their statement thatGod lacked the ability to cater for/look after them in thewilderness and to bring them to the promised land. They forgotthe provision of water and bread earlier on. Their complaintprovoked God’s judgement and He sent fiery serpents into theirmidst. The serpents bit them and many of them died. However,when they cried out to Him, because of His love and mercy, itmade a provision for them to receive healing from the serpents Lesson Objectives:1.) To know what it means to tempt God.2.) To know the ways Israel tempted God.3.) To know some of the ways believers tempt God today.4.) To appreciate the consequences of tempting God.5.) To understand...
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Posted by Admin on Aug 30, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHT Sexual immorality robs the believer of peace and attracts God’s Judgement. HYMN: “I gave my life for thee.” TEXT: EX.20:14; NUM.25:1-13; 1 COR.10:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This third lesson in the series “Wilderness Experiences” focuses on sexual immorality. In their journey toward the promised land, the children of Israel encountered many enemies. A major aim of these enemies was to destroy them and prevent them from actualizing God’s plan for them. The Moabites were one of such enemies. Moabites were counseled by Balaam that the only way they could get Israel to offend God was to make them commit sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab. The Moabites then invited Israel to their ungodly feasts (sacrifices) and the men of Israel committed whoredom with the daughters of the land. This brought God’s judgement upon Israel and twenty four thousand (24,000) of them died in one day. Sexual immorality still remains a major way the enemy tempts believers today. Sexual immorality robs the believer of his spiritual strength and removes the lid of God’s protection over him thus making him a prey to the enemy. The believer must therefore be careful so that he doesn’t become a victim of the enemy’s plans/strategies. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1.) WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SEXUAL IMMORALITY? Sexual immorality in biblical/ Christian counter refers to a deviation from God’s standard of sexual behavior. God as the creator of man has a perfect knowledge of man’s make-up and natural appetites or urges. God’s standard of behavior can only be satisfied in a marriage, between husband and wife. Any sexual relationship or intercourse outside of marriage amounts to sexual immorality. The Bible refers to this variously as fornication, adultery etc. ...
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Posted by Admin on Aug 23, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHTGod hates idolatry, therefore the believer must beware of it. HYMM: “ Hymn: I need thee every hour” TEXT: 1 COR.10:1-14; EX. 20:1-5; 32:1-6; NUM. 25:1-9.INTRODUCTION:The Almighty God created the entire universe and made man in His own image. God commanded man to worship Him and live in obedience to Him. Man was given control (authority) over other creatures and indeed they were all subject to him. However, man disobeyed God and thus fell from the exalted position given him by God. This loss of fellowship with God created a vacuum in man which yearns for satisfaction. In his attempt to live up with the spiritual or satisfy the vacuum inside of him, (rather than repent and return to God), man has decided to create images (idols) as worship objects and worship the creature instead of the Creator.Apart from images (idols), other things appear to take the place of God in the lives of men. Anything that takes the place of God in a man’s life is considered an idol in scriptures.In God’s dealings with Israel, He asked them constantly to do away idols. The same instruction is given to everyone today. The Almighty God is the only one who is to be worshipped. He alone deserves our worship.This second lesson in the series, “Wilderness Experiences” focuses on idolatry. Israel from time to time, despite warnings from the Almighty God, worshipped (served) the gods of the people they came in contact with. This always brought God’s judgement (punishment) upon them. It is hoped that at the end of the lesson, the believer will appreciate the danger associated with...
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