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CENTRAL THOUGHTDivine wisdom is required for orderliness in the Church. HYMN: “Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah” TEXT: ACTS 15:1-35, 21:17-18 INTRODUCTION:After the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the early church operated as a fellowship with minimal administrative structure. But numerical growth across nations and cultures made it imperative to evolve some form of apostolic order. While it is generally accepted that Apostle Peter had leadership roles to pay, a disciple called James featured prominently in the church at Jerusalem. At the first recorded post – Pentecost Council meeting held in Jerusalem, he was prominent, and actually summarized the decisions of that Council. That council was called to address controversies about Gentile believers and Jewish rituals. After listening to everyone who had something to say, James, by divine wisdom presented a transcript of a decision that honoured God, promoted peace and unity, and acknowledged the work of grace. In this study, we shall examine the issues that led to the Council meeting at Jerusalem and the important lessons to derive from it. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this lesson are to: Explain who James was Identify the dispute that led to the Council meeting at Jerusalem Examine the process and procedure adopted by the Council Outline the...

CENTRAL THOUGHTThe believer in Christ should, in Godly fear, have strength of character. HYMN: “I am Thine O Lord” TEXT: Ruth 2 INTRODUCTION:We continue the character study on Ruth, the Moabites, a young woman who through her marriage into a Jewish family had come to believe and trust in the God of Israel. Israel was God’s chosen nation that should have set the standards of high moral living for the other nations, but life in Israel had become bleak. Ironically, it was this Moabites whom God used as an example of genuine spiritual character. Though a young widow, she had accepted to return from her own country with her widowed mother-in-law, now poor, to be bound to each other. (Ruth 1:16-17). They must have shared deep sorrow together, great affection for each other and an overriding commitment to the God of Israel. This second study will attempt to expose Ruth’s determination, faith, godly fear and strength of character, which stand as challenges to each believer in Christ today. LESSON OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study are to: Appreciate the character of Ruth in a strange land, as being industrious. Appreciate Ruth’s action of faith and exemplary godly qualities. BIBLE TRUTH:Q1. FROM RUTH 2:2-3, WHAT CHARACTER OF RUTH CAN WE APPRECIATE?Ruth...

CENTRAL THOUGHTGod has called all believers to active Christian Service. HYMN: Must I go-and empty handed? TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. INTRODUCTION:Service can be defined as the action of helping or doing work for someone. Christian service entails being totally committed to Kingdom business and always ready to render one form of service or the other in the name of the Lord. Every born again child of God has been called by God to render one form of service or the other. We have been saved to serve. As believers, God has given each one of us gifts to serve in His vineyard. God expects us to render our services faithfully realizing that it is a privilege to be chosen by Him. “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, He may give it to you” (John 15:16). It must be clearly stated here that the believer has been commissioned by God to serve. We must endeavor therefore to be diligent in our service. “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do...