CENTRAL THOUGHTHe that begets a wise child shall have joy from him TEXT: EXO. 2:1-10; PS. 144:11-12; EPH. 6:4 INTRODUCTION:The child Moses was born in what could be described as “perilous times”. An order had gone out from Pharaoh, that all male children born to the Hebrew women were to be killed. Moses’ mother looked at her child and loved him. She saw, by faith, the potential in him for greatness and decided to take a stand (Heb. 11:23). Contrary to the king’s command that every child should be thrown into the river, she devised a rescue plan for her child. She laid him in a protective ark (or boat) and put it in the river, trusting that God would somehow deliver him. God heard her prayers, honored her faith, and did above all that she could ask or think (Eph. 3:20). Her baby was lifted from being the condemned child of a Hebrew slave to become a son of the palace. These days in which we live can equally be described as “perilous times” (2 Tim. 3:1-5). All the criteria listed by Paul in the above passages are very much with us today. There is much physical and spiritual danger in today’s world, and those who are young...
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CENTRAL THOUGHT The Christian must be a true reflection of Christ. TEXT: TITUS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: As soon as a person acknowledges his sinful condition, repents, and forsakes his sins and turns to Christ by receiving Him as Lord and personal Savior, from that moment be becomes born again. He has been delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the kingdom of God. Such a person is a new creature in Christ. Therefore, he is expected to manifest the nature and attributes of Christ in all areas of life and in his daily living. All these qualities make him stand out distinctly wherever he finds himself. In this study, we shall be looking at some of the godly qualities that God expects from His children. LESSON OBJECTIVES To explain what “A New Creature” means; Highlight and discuss what makes a Christian man worthy of respect; Identify the qualities expected of a Christian woman; Identify and explain the qualities the older women should teach the younger women and how this should be done; Discuss how youth should behave and; Comment on the qualities of a Christian servant from the Scripture BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1A) WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY “A NEW CREATURE”?When the unregenerate man repents from his...
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CENTRAL THOUGHT¬ Genuine proof of empowerment is seen in life and ministry. TEXT: ACTS 1:1-8; ISA. 11:1-5; JOEL 2:28-29; GAL. 5:22-25 INTRODUCTION:After the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, He commanded His disciples to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). In Acts 1, He tells them how they will receive enablement for the task. It is very instructive to note that in Acts 1:1-8, while the questions on the minds of the disciples after the resurrection of Christ concerned the restoration of the kingdom of Israel (and their possible political and economic elevation as individuals), the Lord’s interests were very different. His last words to the disciples, before He physically ascended, captured what He wanted them, and us, to be busy with till He returns “… But ye shall receive power after the Holy Spirit has come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth”.The Lord showed that the focus of the church must continuously be outward, to the unreached regions of the world until the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ has been preached to every creature. The twenty-eight chapters...
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TEXT:LUKE 24:1-35 CENTRAL THOUGHTChrist’s resurrection is the basisupon which Christianity rests. INTRODUCTION:The fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is both the center and foundation of the Christian faith. The fact that the remains of the originator of this faith is no longer in the grave distinguishesChristianity from all other religions. This is because their founders are dead, buried, and remain buried. The empty tomb remains the boast and glory of Christianity. Jesus is risen and Heis no longer in the grave!The Lord Jesus Christ revealed during His teachings that He would be killed by wicked men, but on the third day He will rise again (Luke 9:21-22). This was not just a mere boast for when He died on the cross and was buried in the tomb, this tomb became empty on the third day. The Jewish leaders, who wereaware of this statement, tried to prevent/stop Christ’s resurrection with Roman soldiers standing watch at the tomb ofJesus Christ. This was an exercise in futility, for when the hour that He would rise from the dead came all the soldiers were overcome.The resurrection of Christ to the believer guarantees him of a future hereafter. The scriptures reveal that if Jesus did not rise from the dead, then we are...
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CENTRAL THOUGHT A genuinely converted believer is committed to the Lord and His cause. TEXT: LUKE 8:1-3, MARK 16:9-11 INTRODUCTION: Mary Magdalene was an early follower of Jesus, who was delivered from demonic possession. She was an energetic and caring woman who traveled with Jesus and contributed to the needs of the saints. In this study, we shall be examining her Christian service and commitment. LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. To identify who Mary Magdalene was 2. To examine her devotion to Christ 3. To examine her reward for commitment BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHO WAS MARY MAGDALENE BEFORE SHE KNEW THE LORD? Luke 8:2, Mark 16:9 Mary Magdalene was described as one “who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities”; out of whom Christ had cast out seven devils. This means that she was oppressed of and controlled by the devil and had no liberty of her own. Her story changed when she met Jesus. QUESTION 2) HOW DID MARY MAGDALENE DEMONSTRATE HER LOVE AND COMMITMENT TO CHRIST AFTER HER ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD? Mark 15:40-41, John 20:1-2, Luke 8:2-3, Matt. 27:55-56 After her deliverance, Mary Magdalene was committed to the Lord Jesus Christ so much that she was among the women who ministered unto Him of their substance,...
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CENTRAL THOUGHT The more of Christ that is seen in our lives the less of us that is made manifest. TEXT: JOHN 3:25-36 INTRODUCTION: In the parable of Ten Pounds in Luke 19, the traveling nobleman commanded his servants to “occupy til I come” (Luke 19:13). The importance of this command must have had a far-reaching effect on the comportment as well as the general activities of those servants. Conscious that they were trading on behalf of their master, they must have projected his nobility to gain some advantage. In so doing, they must also have deliberately played down their own personalities which were nothing more than those of servants anyway. The implication of this statement to the Christian in relation to Christ is quite grave. To him, the Lord is saying among other things, take charge of My business here on earth; function in My capacity, that is, use My authority (John 15:16); let Me manifest Myself to the world through you (Mark 16:15-18). That being the case with the Christian, the way he carries on his activities on behalf of Christ matters a great deal. Does he present himself as though he is in charge? Does he flaunt himself in a manner that prevents his on-lookers from...
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