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CENTRAL THOUGHT¬ Genuine proof of empowerment is seen in life and ministry. TEXT: ACTS 1:1-8; ISA. 11:1-5; JOEL 2:28-29; GAL. 5:22-25 INTRODUCTION:After the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, He commanded His disciples to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). In Acts 1, He tells them how they will receive enablement for the task. It is very instructive to note that in Acts 1:1-8, while the questions on the minds of the disciples after the resurrection of Christ concerned the restoration of the kingdom of Israel (and their possible political and economic elevation as individuals), the Lord’s interests were very different. His last words to the disciples, before He physically ascended, captured what He wanted them, and us, to be busy with till He returns “… But ye shall receive power after the Holy Spirit has come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth”.The Lord showed that the focus of the church must continuously be outward, to the unreached regions of the world until the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ has been preached to every creature. The twenty-eight chapters...

CENTRAL THOUGHT A genuinely converted believer is committed to the Lord and His cause. TEXT: LUKE 8:1-3, MARK 16:9-11 INTRODUCTION: Mary Magdalene was an early follower of Jesus, who was delivered from demonic possession. She was an energetic and caring woman who traveled with Jesus and contributed to the needs of the saints. In this study, we shall be examining her Christian service and commitment. LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. To identify who Mary Magdalene was 2. To examine her devotion to Christ 3. To examine her reward for commitment BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHO WAS MARY MAGDALENE BEFORE SHE KNEW THE LORD? Luke 8:2, Mark 16:9 Mary Magdalene was described as one “who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities”; out of whom Christ had cast out seven devils. This means that she was oppressed of and controlled by the devil and had no liberty of her own. Her story changed when she met Jesus. QUESTION 2) HOW DID MARY MAGDALENE DEMONSTRATE HER LOVE AND COMMITMENT TO CHRIST AFTER HER ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD? Mark 15:40-41, John 20:1-2, Luke 8:2-3, Matt. 27:55-56 After her deliverance, Mary Magdalene was committed to the Lord Jesus Christ so much that she was among the women who ministered unto Him of their substance,...

CENTRAL THOUGHTCorruption is a capital challenge to the Christian face, that must be confronted and destroyed.TEXT: 1 TIM. 6:5-14, 2 TIM. 2:1-8INTRODUCTION:In the days and times that we are in we can all attest to the fact that corruption is running rampant in the land. There is acute shortage of uprightness, probity, accountability, integrity, and honesty. And in return, corruption and other forms of vices are oversubscribed. From the office (private or public) to the schools, through the highways and into the temples, horrible habits and practices that connote corruption have taken roots. The Christian is daily confronted with this evil corruption. He is constantly under pressure to “play ball” or risk losing out. For the majority, corruption has become a way of life that cannot be avoided. But for us as Christians, it is a capital challenge that desires to put us at enmity with God. With determination, and by the heavenly provisions at our disposal, we must confront this giant standing on our way. Many have been knocked down, and some fatally wounded in the spirit, by the plague of corruption, but the ‘chosen generation” must show forth the praises of “Him who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pet. 2:9). Finally,...