CENTRAL THOUGHTGod’s Names reveal His covenant relationship with His people. HYMN: Take the name of Jesus with you. TEXT: EXODUS 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION:Jehovah or Yeweh is the covenant name of God most prominent in connection with His relationship with the nation Israel. The name Jehovah is combined with other words which form what we know as the Jehovah titles. They are of great significance and our desire to understand their meaning will help in knowing that our God is limitless. These names do not only serve as revelation of what God can do and did on different occasions but show the various covenant relationships with His people.From our text we find God becoming interested in our individual situations. He is not a “distant” God sitting there in heaven but can become involved in our individual needs each day. It is therefore our prayer that as you go through this study you will get these revelations which canhave a life-changing impact upon your life. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are: To list the compound names of God. To know the meaning and significance of each of the names. To know that each of these names describes the covenant relationship between God and His people. To know that each believer can...
Learn MoreCENTRAL THOUGHTDependence on God guarantees our safety and success in life. HYMN: My faith looks to thee TEXT: DAN. 3:8-30; PSA. 62:5- 12. INTRODUCTION:The Almighty God is the Creator of all things visible and invisible. “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein” ( Ps.24:1). All things were made by God and without Him was not anything made that was made. Our God has all the resources that we need to live a fulfilled life. He is all powerful and with Him there is no impossibility. Believers must have trust and confidence in God’s ability because He can never fail.Whatever God has promised, He is also able to accomplish. Lesson Objectives: To explain the phrase “depending on God. State why we should depend on God. Discuss how one can depend on God. Identify the dangers of not depending on God. Discuss some Biblical examples of those who depended on God. Discuss the promises for those who depend on God. (Q1). WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY THE PHRASE “DEPENDING ON GOD”?(PROV.3:5-7; PSA. 27:1; 28:7).The phrase “depending on God” means to have absolute confidence in God’s word and His power. It also means total reliance on God in all areas of life and...
Learn MoreCENTRAL THOUGHTOur aspirations should be guided by our focus on Christ. HYMN: O God, our help in ages past. TEXT: Philippians 3:10-16. INTRODUCTIONAs humans, we expect that a new year will offer us opportunity to prosper and live happily throughout the year. God also expects us to prosper in every area of life: spiritually, physically, and materially; and He is willing to provide us with all that is necessary to achieve this. It has become customary in every society for people, believers, and unbelievers alike, to make resolutions at the beginning of a new year, for the purpose of doing better in whatever activity they may engage in, during the year. Resolutions are good, if only they came as a result of a review of the previous year’s performances, and with a view to stand by them to do better. For the unbelievers, it is an opportunity to resolve to become a new creation, with entirely a new life-style, by accepting and receiving Jesus Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior. For the believer, it is an opportunity to resolve to commit oneself to a new service relationship to God and humanity, with the hope for the grace to please God and realize the accompanying blessings. BIBLE TRUTH: Q1(A)....
Learn MoreCENTRAL THOUGHT God will answer and heal our land if we faithfully intercede for our country. HYMN: What A Friend We Have In Jesus. TEXT: Dan. 9:1-27. INTRODUCTION To intercede means to act as peace maker between persons, groups or nations. In the context of this study, to intercede refers to the act of making earnest pleas to God on behalf of the nation. It includes realizing that the nation has fallen short of God’s standard or expectation and asking God to have mercy. It should be said that only people who know God and belong to Him are qualified to intercede. The examples of people recorded in the Bible who interceded show that they are those who know God and appreciate the value of intercession or prayer to God on behalf of the people. People of God like Moses (Num.14:11-20), Ezra (Ezra 9:1), Esther (Esther 4:12-17), Daniel (Dan.9), and others were notable intercessors in their days. Jesus Christ interceded for the Church ( Jn 17) and His ministry of intercession continues forever (Heb.7:25). It is only pertinent to say that a major duty of every child of God is to intercede for the nation. The purpose and importance of intercession are clearly spelt out in...
Learn MoreCENTRAL THOUGHT Celebrating the Lordship of Jesus Christ. HYMN: JOY TO THE WORLD THE LORD IS COME TEXT: Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION The birth of Jesus Christ is the essence of the Christmas celebration. Ironically, many people celebrate Christmas without recourse to the significance of the celebration. In other words, many celebrate the birth of whom they do not know. Worse still they are not even willing to consider the purpose of the celebration or how it affects their personal life, even when someone tells them. To some, Christmas is just an annual Christian festival, an opportunity to wine and dine. This study will help us look beyond the glamor of the season and get hold of the essence of the birth of Jesus Christ. LESSON OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are: Understand God’s ability to fulfill all His promises. Understand Christ’s humble nature. Understand the purpose of Christ’s birth. Learn what is expected of Christians at the season of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. BIBLE TRUTH Q1A. WHAT DO WE LEARN ABOUT GOD AS THE DECREE OF CAESAR AUGUSTUS HELPED TO FULFILL HIS PREDICTION CONCERNING CHRIST? Lk.2:1-5; Micah 5:2 The decree of Caesar Augustus went out by the will of God in order to...
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