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CENTRAL THOUGHTEffective follow up is essential for true discipleship. HYMN: “ Guide me O Thou great Jehovah ”. TEXT: Matt: 13:24-27, Acts 15:36 INTRODUCTIONAn expectant mother adequately prepares for the care of her expected baby before delivery. The mother begins from the first day to ensure that the baby is fed with the appropriate food that will make it grow to maturity. In the same way, a new convert (a newly born-again believer) can be likened to a new-born baby and has to be cared for. There is need to pay attention to the process of helping our new converts to become matured Christians, using every good means possible to ensure that this is achieved. A good follow-up goes a long way to determine the stability of a new convert. A person who is well tutored in the word of God and tenet of his/her new faith and belief at the beginning is likely to be more serious in his/her walk with the Lord Jesus. So, we will in this study, examine what effective follow-up entails, and how it will enhance discipleship. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this lesson are to:1.) To enlighten our minds on what follow up entails.2.) To rekindle and reawaken in us the attitude to effective...

CENTRAL THOUGHTHeaven is a prepared place for a prepared people and nothing that defileth can enter therein. HYMN: “When the Trumpet of the Lord Shall Sound” TEXT: John 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 5:1; Rev. 21:1-7 INTRODUCTIONHeaven is the abode of the Godhead, angels, and the dead in Christ. It is a place or state of supreme bliss. Heaven is the dwelling place of God (Acts 7:49) and the future home of the saints (John 14:3); a place free from every stain of sin and iniquity. Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people and a place of perfect satisfaction and glory.Heaven is the Throne- room of God (Ps. 103:19), a place of God’s full glory (Dan. 7:9-10), the home of the righteous dead (2 Cor. 5:1), the future home of all believers in Christ (Rev.7:9-10). Heaven is aplace far beyond anything that we can possibly conceive (1 Cor. 2:9), a place of holiness, full of great glory and without end, a place of continual worship (Rev. 19:1-6), a place that will never end (2 Peter 1:11), a place uncontaminated by evil (Rev. 21:27), and a place without night, curse, pain, crying, sorrow, and death.As believers, we now live our lives in a special relationship with heaven because: (i) we...

CENTRAL THOUGHTChrist’s resurrection is the assurance and proof of the genuine-ness of the Christian faith. HYMN: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” TEXT: Matt. 27:57-60; 28:1-7. INTRODUCTIONWhile the burial of Jesus Christ involved the remarkable fulfillment of one aspect of Isaiah’s prophecy (Isaiah 53:9), His resurrection confirms its claims; validates His authority and assures us that because Jesus lives, we shall live also. In this study, we shall examine some details of the burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. LESSON OBJECTIVES To understand the role played by Joseph of Arimathea in the burial of the Lord Jesus Christ. To know the attempts made by men to prevent the Lord’s resurrection. To appreciate the significance of the Lord’s resurrection. BIBLE TRUTH:Q1. WHAT WAS THE ROLE OF JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA IN THE BURIAL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST?Luke 23:50-53; John 19:38Joseph of Arimathea was an honorable counselor, a conscious and hopeful believer (disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ) who waited for the kingdom of God. He was a good and just man who never consented to the counsel of evil deeds of the men of his time.After the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate, took permission from him, carried the body of Christ,...