CENTRAL THOUGHT: Being diligent in everything we do is profitable.Hymn:“ When we walk with the Lord”. TEXT: 2 THESS.3:6-15; PROV.6:6-11. INTRODUCTION: Diligence is a necessary virtue (habit) to be cultivated by an individual if he/she is to make success of life’s endeavors. It is an attitude that affects remarkably every area of one’s life-spiritual and physical. A diligent lifestyle is revealed in steady effort and careful hard work. An individual with a diligent lifestyle shows tremendous care and effort in his/her duties and work. On the other hand, an indolent (lazy, slothful) lifestyle is manifested in an attitude of unwillingness to work.Today, some persons are unable to maximize their potentials and achieve success in life because of a lack of an attitude of personal devotion to work. The failure of some believers in life’s endeavors is not because they have not been endowed with qualities that enhance success but rather such failures can be traced to indolence (laziness) or a lack of devotion to life’s duties.This study therefore seeks to encourage believers to maintain a diligent lifestyle because diligence is a virtue that is profitable in all areas of life. LESSON OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this lesson is to make us:-1. Understand what diligence is.2. Know the elements of...
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CENTRAL THOUGHTTake heed and beware of covetousness. TEXT: 1 KINGS 21:1-16; LUKE 12:13-15; 2 TIMOTHY 3:1-2 INTRODUCTION:This present world system is class conscious. Everyone is driven by various desires, to get the most of the world either legitimately or illegitimately. While this is the spirit of the age, 2 Timothy 3:1-3, the Christian is warned against covetousness, and is expected to live their life daily faithfully trusting the Lord. The sin of covetousness has permeated every facet of our society, government/offices, business/professions and religious circles. The Scriptures are replete with people who fell for this and the dare consequences that befell them. Hence every believer should strive to resist and overcome the spirit of covetousness. LESSON OBJECTIVES To explain the word “covetousness”. To identify the things people covet. To give example of characters in the Bible who were covetous and how they ended. To identify the consequences of living a covetous life Discuss how the present day believer can overcome the spirit of covetousness. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT IS COVETOUSNESS?The word “covetousness” is form the verb “to covet” and the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary explains it to mean “to want something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else”. Thus, covetousness means having a strong desire for...
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CENTRAL THOUGHTWe should learn to obey God Always. TEXT: LUKE 17:20-37, GENESIS 19:15-30 INTRODUCTION:The Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were so filled with allsorts of corrupt practices, just like our present day, that Goddecided to destroy them. Abraham, a faithful intercessor,pleaded for his nephew, Lot and God rescued him and hisfamily. The angel instructed them not to look behind but toescape for their lives, Genesis 19:17. Unfortunately, Lot’swife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. Thisaccount is so important that Christ made reference to it. Itbehooves the believer to be watchful and careful becauseChrist is coming at a time we do not expect. We shouldtighten all loose ends as Jesus has warned that; “No man,having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fitfor the kingdom of God”, Luke 9:62. This study will serveas a reminder not to lose focus of the race that is set beforeus. The Lord is coming soon. LESSON OBJECTIVES To explain what gave rise to the statement,“remember Lot’s wife”. To know what lessons we can learn from theobedience of Lot and his daughters. To understand how the believer can escape thecoming wrath and judgment of God. To know what should be the believer’s attitudetowards those who are looking back. ....
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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...
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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,...
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