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...
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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...
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Hymn: “Oh Jesus I have promise to serve thee to the end”. CENTRAL THOUGHTThe believer is in the world but not of the world. INTRODUCTION:In our first study on the topic, we noted that the world system is full of corruption, falsehood, greed, lust, pride etc. We also considered what it means to be “in the world and not of the world”. When we are transformed in our minds and realize that we are pilgrims in this world, the world system will not determine our lifestyle and focus.In this lesson we shall be examining those principles from the scriptures that can help us handle the world system and not be caught up in it. LESSON OBJECTIVES1.) To know what attitude we must possess to enable us daily overcome the world.2.) To know how some Bible characters handled the world. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT ATTITUDE MUST WE POSSESS TO ENABLE US DAILY OVERCOME THE WORLD?a. We must not love the world and those things that are of the world, 1 John 2:5-17. Love not the world means that we should not be carried away by the system of the world in our individual lives and in the church programs. Believers should not allow the system of the world to...
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Hymn: STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS! CENTRAL THOUGHTServing the Lord faithfully may not always be complementary; still persecutions are not uncommon. TEXT: JEREMIAH 20:1-18INTRODUCTION:In this fourth and final part of the lessons on the book of Jeremiah, we observe Jeremiah being persecuted by the priests and the people of the land of Judah. He was tortured not only physically but also psychologically and emotionally to the point that he had to complain to the one, the Lord, who sent him.Jeremiah was in a dilemma. Although he was being persecuted, he could not stop doing what was responsible for his persecution. His persecution continued and, in fact, increased as he continued to preach the truth of the word of God to the people of Judah. Indeed, Jeremiah was unrelenting in his service to the Lord.In serving the Lord, persecutions are bound to come our way. We may complain, like Jeremiah, but they will not let off. When the Lord takes us through persecutions, He provides enough grace to go through them. Instead of complaining, we should rest on His grace to come forth as overcomers. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are: To examine the persecutions that Jeremiah faced. To know the complaints of Jeremiah for his persecutions. To...
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Hymn: My faith looks up to Thee… CENTRAL THOUGHTMaking ourselves amenable to the Great Potter brings forth character, faith, and a life that glorifies the risen Christ. TEXT: JEREMIAH 18:1-23INTRODUCTION:In this third part of the lessons on the book of Jeremiah, we draw valuable lessons from Jeremiah’s visit to the Potter’s workshop, as instructed by the Lord. By Jeremiah’s observations of what the Potter did, a divine message came forth. Sometimes, what is seen by the eyes makes a deep impression on our hearts. There are many testimonies of individuals who came into a saving relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ through observing the lives of believers. What they saw was as good as a sermon.The humble workings of the Potter on the clay and his wheel reflect what the Lord does with anyone willing to submit to Him. The ultimate outcome of the finished product is not one conceived by the clay but the Potter. The clay is not expected to struggle with the Potter as it is being worked on the wheel, but only to be available to be worked upon. The clay is not expected to dictate to the Potter to be like another finished pottery. That is the plight of some Christians who want to...
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