Posted by Admin on Nov 1, 2026
In ancient Israel, a farmer sows seeds from a leather bag across four grounds: hard path, rocky soil, thorny weeds, and fertile soil, illuminated by golden sunlight. CENTRAL THOUGHT Obedience to the word of God brings fruitfulness to the believer in all aspects of life. HYMM: “When we walk with the Lord” TEXT: MATTHEW 13:3-9, 18-23 INTRODUCTION: Parables are simple stories familiar to the audience designed to illustrate issues or situations to teach some wisdom, moral or spiritual truth, pass instruction or rebuke and effect correction appropriately. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was fond of parables in expressing spiritual truths while on earth. The plan and purpose of God in sending His only begotten Son into the world was and is to provide eternal salvation for all. Hence, the Gospel message is given to all mankind. It is therefore that the word of God should have a positive effect on every individual, this should manifest itself in fruit bearing. However, the effect of the word of God in the lives of the hearers depends greatly on how prepared their hearts are to receive the word of God and how committed they are to what they have heard. In the parable of the Sower, the Lord used the effect of the different types of soil on the seed sown to illustrate the response given by the different categories of hearers to the word of God. Just like the seed is sown freely and the ground/soil on which it falls determines the extent of the growth and development of the seed, so the word of God is sown freely into...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 24, 2026
CENTRAL THOUGHT The strength of vows demand that they should be performed. Hymn: THY LIFE WAS GIVEN FOR ME TEXT: GEN 28:10-22, 35:6-7; NUM 21:1-3; JUDGES 11:27-39; PS 50:14, 76:11; ECCL 5:1-7; MATT 5:33 INTRODUCTION: The Great illustrated Dictionary defines a vow as an earnest promise or pledge that binds on to perform a specified act or belief, in a certain manner. In the first part of this study, it was mentioned that the use of vows were common in Bible times, that vows are sacred and important in Christian service. When Jacob went into Mesopotamia he vowed to God the tenth part of his estate and promised to offer it at Bethel to the honor and service of God, Gen 28:20-22. This concluding part will highlight some excuses men give for not fulfilling their vows, the consequences of such act, the resultant effect of performance of vows. LESSON OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are: 1. To consider some reasons why believers fail to fulfil their vows. 2. To know the dangers of not fulfilling vows. 3. To know that there are blessings associated with fulfillment of vows. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WHY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS DO NOT REDEEM THEIR VOWS? There are several reasons why some believers fail to fulfill their vows. Some of them are poverty, greed, unfaithfulness, selfishness, unbelief and lukewarmness to the things of God. 1. Poverty: Poverty or lack should not hinder an individual from fulfilling his or her vow to God, God will always make a way to help us fulfill our vows. For example, a sister...
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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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