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CENTRAL THOUGHTWhen we cast our cares and burdens on the Lord, anxiety is subdued. HYMN: When we walk with the Lord TEXT: MATTHEW 6:25-34; PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 INTRODUCTION:Usually human beings fear or worry about the possibility of failure in one endeavor or the other. Also, the fear of failure creates in the minds of some believers, doubts leading to worry and anxiety. Believers often forget that God has the master plan for everything He created and has made adequate provisions for them. Lack of faith, fear or worry makes us lose focus on God’s providence for our lives. God wants us to be patient and acknowledge Him, so that he can bring to fulfillment His plans for our lives. This study focuses on how we can solve the problem of anxiety and worry. LESSON OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this lesson include”1.) To comprehend what anxiety means.2.) To examine the effect of anxiety on the individual.3.) To appreciate the fact that believers should not be anxious.4.) To understand how one can overcome anxiety. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1.) WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY ANXIETY?Readers Digest Great Illustrated Dictionary defines anxiety as a state of uneasiness and distress about future uncertainties; apprehension; worry or eagerness.Simply put, anxiety is the state of feeling nervous or...

CENTRAL THOUGHTGod will always bless those who diligently do their part and rely on Him. TEXT: PROVERBS 6:4-11 INTRODUCTION:As big as the elephant is, it is not mentioned in the Bible. As small as the ant is, however, it is featured prominently in Scriptures. It was used as an instructional aid to drive home fundamental lessons on wisdom about orderly lifestyle and diligence. The ants are indeed small living creatures that could be observed to obtain knowledge. A close observation of the living pattern of the ants reveals an orderly community of creatures doing their things diligently without supervision. They are time-conscious beings that provide for the “rainy day”. In this study, we shall examine these creatures with a view to deriving pertinent lessons from their living pattern. LESSON OBJECTIVES:This lesson is intended to accomplish the following objectives:1.) Describe some physical features of the ants.2.) Draw salient lessons from the life pattern of the ants.3.) Explain the principles of hard work and prayers in life endeavors.4.) Discuss how a Christian can remain diligent among the slothful. BIBLE TRUTH QUESTION 1.) WHAT WOULD ONE OBSERVE WHILE WATCHING THE ANTS? PROVERBS 6:6-7Ants are small insects that live in highly organized groups. They are social insects. There are many types of ants...

CENTRAL THOUGHTIt is not enough to hear God’s word; live by it also. HYMN: I’ve a message from the Lord TEXT: DEUT. 28:1-14, EZEKIEL 36:26-27, JAMES 1:22-25, LUKE 8:4-8, 11-15 INTRODUCTION:The Sovereign God out of love established a father-son relationship with all believers. He is almighty, omnipresent, and all-knowing. But as a good and perfect father, he has a purpose for our lives as individuals and corporately. He only requires us, as loving children to trust and obey Him. “but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word…”, Isaiah 66:2b. “If ye love me, keep my commandments”, John 14:15. In the scriptures, “to hear” God’s word is often used synonymously with hearkening to or obeying it. To encourage us to obey His word and, therefore, grow increasingly into His purpose for our lives, in reality all of God’s blessings have been tied to obedience. In this study, we examine the danger or forgetful hearing and how to live above it. LESSON OBJECTIVES:1.) To discuss what happens in our hearts when we hear God’s word.2.) To consider what it means to be a “forgetful hearer” and,3.) To understand what it means to be “dull of hearing”,...