To understand what God’s word is.To know why the written word of God should be appreciated.To appreciate the relevance of God’s word.Bible Truth:Q1. What is God’s word?The bible is God’s written word and promise to men. It has been given toguide, instruct and comfort man in life’s journey. From the varioussymbols with which the Bible has been illustrated we see the need tostudy, know and do the word of God. Like a two-edged sword (Heb.4:12)the Bible pierces the heart of the hearer; like a hammer (Jer.23:29) it ispowerful and breaks the resistance of the hearer; like a fire (Jer,20:9;23:29) it is a burning word consuming the dross in the hearer; while likea seed (1 Peter.1:23) the Bible is a living word regenerating the hearer.Moreover, in branding the Bible a mirror, its ability to faithfully reveal theindividual to himself is portrayed (James.1:23-25). This same word issaid to be a lamp and a light (Ps.119:105), illuminating and guiding thebeliever day by day. As food, (1 Peter.2:2; Heb.5:12-14; 1Cor.3:2), theBible is nourishment feeding the soul. The word of God thereforeconvicts, regenerates, reveals, illuminates and nourishes the individual.It is profitable for doctrine, for reproof , for correction, for instruction inrighteousness (2Tim.3:16).There is need to study to show oneself approved as Paul instructedTimothy (1Tim.2:15-16)....
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Comments Off on THE ARK OF THE COVENANT (PART 1), SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHTKeeping to the terms of a covenant is the major guarantee of its effectiveness. TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION:It is a well-established fact in the Scripture that God’s presence is with His people. In the Old Testament, the Ark of the Covenant was a symbol of God’s relationship with His people and His presence with them. However, God’s continual presence with His people is not to be assumed. Such presence is only guaranteed when His people live in obedience to His word. Therefore, it is the responsibility of every believer to be conscious of God’s presence and consciously avoid anything or any situation that will rob him of God’s presence and the attendant blessings. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this lesson are to: Understand the structure, contents and purpose of the Ark. Examine the relationship of Israel with God before the battle with the Philistines. Know what happened to Israel’s first encounter with the Philistines and Israel’s reaction. Examine Israel’s wrong assumption following the defeat by the Philistines and the consequences. Know some of the ways we make similar wrong assumptions today; and Teach us what to do to ensure God’s continual abiding presence in our lives. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT WERE THE STRUCTURE, CONTENTS AND PURPOSE OF...
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Comments Off on THE BELIEVER’S STAND IN TIMES LIKE THIS, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHTChrist is the believer’s sure anchor. TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-6; 4:1-14. INTRODUCTION:As believers, we face a number of challenges that put a demand on our faith. These challenges may come to us in all areas of life- socially, politically, economically and spiritually, for which we must take a stand for Christ and be resolved to run the race to the end.Thus, in this study, “The believer’s stand in times like this” we shall be looking at the happenings around us and how a believer should respond to them. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are to: Understand what “The believer’s stand in time like this means; Know the characteristics of the time we are living in; Discuss how some characters in the Bible stood in the time they lived in; Discuss how a believer should respond to the happenings in the time he/she lives in. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY THE PHRASE “THE BELIEVER’S STAND IN TIME LIKE THIS”.The believer in the context of this study refers to someone who believes in Christ Jesus. Such an individual must have accepted the Lord as his personal Lord and Savior; he/she is someone ready and willing to live his/her life in obedience to the word of the Lord.It...
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Comments Off on Total Wellbeing-Divine Healing, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHTTotal Wellbeing is our inheritance in Christ. TEXT: EXODUS 15:26; DEUT.7:13-15; ISAIAH 53:3- 5; 3 JOHN 2. INTRODUCTION:A careful study of the scriptures will reveal that God’s original plan for man is for him to enjoy total wellbeing. Divine healing is God’s intervention where situations and challenges of life speak otherwise. We can boldly say that there is no healing without God’s intervention, whether through orthodox medicine, herbal medication or prayers. It is God’s prerogative to determine the method by whichan ailment could be healed. Some drugs are manufactured from herbs and God created the herbs and specifically said that some of them are for man’s healing. The scriptures contain numerous promises of God concerning healing and a wholesome life for man. Healing is part and parcel of the salvation package procured by our Lord Jesus for us on the cross. He borne our sickness when He died for our sins.In this study, we shall examine among other things how to appropriate God’s promises to bring about our healing and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. LESSON OBJECTIVESTo Know: How sickness entered the world. That it is God’s will for us to receive healing. The condition that should be met before we can receive divine healing. The hinderances...
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Comments Off on RETURN TO FIRST LOVE – PART 2 ,AUGUST 25TH, 2024
CENTRAL THOUGHT Return, ye backsliding children to the LORD. TEXT: REV. 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Backsliding can happen to any unsuspecting and unguarded Christian. It might not be outright return into sin, but according to Gal. 3, whenever the believer stops depending on the Holy Spirit to relying on flesh, such an individual is sliding back (i.e backsliding). God is not interested in the death of the sinner/ backsliding, so if such an individual repents, he shall have the Lord’s pardon and surely live. LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. To know what is backsliding 2. The identify the things that cause backsliding and possible remedies 3. To consider our attitude to backsliders 4. To examine how the backslider can return to his first love. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT IS BACKSLIDING? Rev. 2:4-5; Prov. 14:14; Gal. 3:1-4; Ezek. 18:20-28, 33:11-16 The word backslide means to turn back or turn away. In scriptures, it means turning away from God, from our first love or from the gospel, unto satan, evil, or the world. It is turning back from following God and returning to the life and things of the world. It may not occur suddenly, but it is gradually over a period of time (1 King 11:9-10; Rev. 2:14; Gal. 1:6-7, 3:1-5; 1 Tim....
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