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EZRA – THE REVIVALIST PT. 1, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2025 Comments Off on EZRA – THE REVIVALIST PT. 1, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2025

EZRA – THE REVIVALIST PT. 1, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2025

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CENTRAL THOUGHTRevival comes when we humble ourselves before God. TEXT: EZRA 9:1-15INTRODUCTION:In last week’s lesson we learned about the preparation made by Ezra to return to Jerusalem. Ezra, being a priest and scribe, knew that God’s people, who had been away from their place of worship, would need help in getting back in touch with their spiritual practices. So, he studied the scriptures so hewould know what God expected from His people when they return home. However, on arriving in Jerusalem, the news he received was so devastating that it was like a sword that pierced his heart. He tore his clothes, plucked his hair and beard, appalled at what God’s people had done again. Hisreaction was to kneel in the dirt of the temple courts till evening with hands outstretched, face down, pleading with God for mercy. The people who saw him wailing and in anguish of spirit gathered around him weeping over their disobedience and thus began a revival that would have a lasting consequence on the people.Revival has never been known in all generations to come easy. The life of Ezra has shown that revival is the outcome of a combination of determination, self-cleansing, self-denial, intimate and unbroken fellowship with God, and compassionate love for the...

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THE PURPOSEFUL FAMILY, JUNE 15TH, 2025 Comments Off on THE PURPOSEFUL FAMILY, JUNE 15TH, 2025

THE PURPOSEFUL FAMILY, JUNE 15TH, 2025

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CENTRAL THOUGHTThe family is a unit that has great influence on the society. TEXT: JOSHUA 24:13-15; GEN. 1:26-28; PROV. 22:6 INTRODUCTION:A family is made up of parents and children as core members. God’s desire for mankind is that parents should nurture and build up godly families that will comply with the divine mandate for creation. The family is a simple institution with complex outcomes. God has ordained it to be an influential unit of human existence.Purpose refers to the reason for which something was done or manufactured, while to be purposeful is the art of being deliberate, determined, and focused on a given goal.The family is an agency with divine mandate, whose existence is primary to the survival of the human race. Any attack on this institution or display of negligence by members is a direct confrontation against the purpose of God. In this study, we shall attempt to present the scriptural principles on the essence of a family so as to function properly. LESSON OBJECTIVES Discuss the origin and purpose of family Identify the principles of a purposeful family List the hindrances to a purposeful family Give some scriptural examples of purposeful families Explain the benefits of a purposeful family BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT IS THE ORIGIN...

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September 18th, 2022
The Excellency of God’s word ( Part 1)
Central Thought: God’s word is forever settled and will prosper.
Hymn: Thy word is a lamp to my feet, O Lord.
Text: Psalm 119; Isaiah 55. (Reading Text Psalm 119:1-24)
Introduction:
Men who recognize the efficacy of the word of God by allowing His will to
be done in their lives have always beaten all odds and excelled. Joseph
went from slavery to be an important leader in Egypt because he preferred
the way of God, obeyed Him and was testified of by Pharoah to be “a man
in whom the spirit of God is” (Gen.41:38). Daniel ruled in Babylon and
prospered because he believed and trusted in the word of God continually:
“an excellent spirit was found in him” (Dan.6:3). Hananiah, in obedience to
Mishael and Azariah refused to worship any other gods besides the God of
Israel and rose from the fiery furnace to governorship position. Moses
forsook Pharoah’s palace and against all odds obeyed God’s word to
deliver Israel from Egypt. Each of these personalities portray the
supremacy of God’s word. Obeying God’s word always produces result that
far exceed the highest that can be achieved through any other way, thought
or decision. No wonder God says in Isa.55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not
your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the
heavens are higher than the earth so are my ways higher than your ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts”.
The bible is God’s written word and will, Jesus Christ is His word made
flesh, being “the way, the truth and the life” (John 14:6). God’s spoken word
brought the world into being. It’s forever the same, immutable and
inexhaustible. The psalmist was persecuted by men of rank and authority,
who ridiculed his beliefs, seeking to put him to shame and make him give
up his faith. But he strengthened himself by meditating on the word of the
Lord, which to him was comfort, his prized possession, his rule of life, his
resource for strength-all of which drove him to desire it now as it was then.
Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe.
Lesson Objectives:

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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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THE MAN SAMUEL PART 2, APRIL 21ST, 2024

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CENTRAL THOUGHTThose who rebel against God’s authority and rule are directly pledging loyalty to Satan. INTRODUCTION:The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died in the battle against the Philistines. Eli also died when the bad news of the death of his sons and the seizure of the ark by the Philistines reached him. The worship and pilgrimage to Shiloh was truncated and Israel became subservient to the Philistines. It must have been a big blow to Samuel considering how close he was to his family. This was the state when Samuel became judge in Israel.After many years of reflection, Samuel took his first major steps, which was to initiate national repentance and prayers. This action provoked the Philistines who now launched attack against Israel. The intercession of Samuel and his word of motivation gingered the people of Israel to the resounding defeat of the Philistines at Ebenezer.Samuel had a complex administrative structure that saw him create offices in Bethel, Gilgah and Mizpeh, while his home was in Ramah. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT WERE THE HIGH POINTS OF SAMUEL’S RULE AS A JUDGE, PROPHET, AND PRIEST IN ISRAEL? For Samuel, the transition to headship was sudden. It followed the tragic death of Eli and his sons. After twenty...

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Prayer and worship to God, July 26th, 2020

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    Central Truth: God is happy when you worship and pray to him alone. Text: Psalm 29:1-9, Ephesians 6:18 Memory verse: John 4:24 “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth“. ➢ Discuss Bible passage Questions How often should you pray? Always Never Does God answer your prayers when you pray? Y N Does the Devil answer your prayers? Y N Who should you pray to? ____________________________ Does God hear you when you pray? _____________________ What are some things that you can pray about? ____________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ You can talk to God about: (circle one) Anything Some things        ...

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Jesus Ascends into Heaven, April 26th, 2020

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Central Truth: Jesus will return as He left. Text: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9-11 Memory verse: Acts 1:11 (B) “… This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven”. Discuss Bible passage Whenever you are going to leave people when you are travelling, always leave a word of encouragement. Let your presence count where ever you find yourself, let people have a good report about you to always encourage others to continue in the things of God. Acts 1:9-11; And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a ________________________ received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, ___________________men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same ________________________, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into ________________. Based on the above scripture, who was taken into heaven? __________________________________________________________ Why did Jesus go to heaven and what is he preparing? Discuss (John 14:3)...

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