Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHTGod will not overlook a sincere and passionate prayer. HYMN: What a friend we have in Jesus. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. INTRODUCTION:The book of Chronicles begins with the genealogies of Israel but chapter four reveals Judah’s descendants. (1 Chronicles 4:1-8). The most remarkable person mentioned is Jabez. He was called Jabez because he bore him in sorrow. Jabez’s, short appearance in the Bible may make us think that he was insignificant to warrant our attention, but a critical look at how he got his name and his prayer request will reveal that we have a lot to learn from him. He is remembered for his prayer instead of a heroic act. His prayer is worth reflecting on, though not to be used as a formula or mantra to be chanted. This study examines Jabez prayer and is aimed at encouraging us to pray, no matter our condition. LESSON OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this lesson are to: Identify who Jabez was and the meaning of his name; Appreciate derivable lessons from the prayer of Jabez; Understand why Jabez prayed; and Recognize that God answers sincere and passionate prayers. BIBLE TRUTHQUESTION 1.) WHO WAS JABEZ AND WHY WAS HE NAMED JABEZ? (1 CHRON.4:9)Jabez was a well-respected man and an ancestor in...

CENTRAL THOUGHTA prayerful Christian is a powerful Christian. HYMN: What a friend we have in Jesus. INTRODUCTION:There are some situations as we run the Christian race when answers to our prayers appear to be delayed or not forth coming. The reasons for this may not be immediately known by the believer. Under such situations some Christians become discouraged and may even abandon praying. But this is the time he/she should persevere in prayer and not to faint.A believer should realize that the battle with our arch enemy is not yet over. The devil uses situations like these to wear a believer out and make him or her to lose hope in God’s word and His unfailing promises.Travailing in prayer calls for perseverance and persistence in prayers until something happens. Daniel travailed in prayer seemed delayed (Dan.10:2, 3, 11-13). Jesus travailed in prayer leaving us an example (Lk 22:40-46). In this study we shall be looking at those ingredients that will help us to get back on our knees in prayer. Lesson Objectives: To understand the meaning of prayer and Travailing prayer. To appreciate the place of travailing in prayer. To highlight the derivable challenges in Christ prayer in the garden. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1.) WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY PRAYER...

CENTRAL THOUGHTWholesome use of the tongue is a measure of spiritual maturity. TEXT: JAMES 3:1-13; PSALM 34:12-13 INTRODUCTIONThe tongue is a very important part of the body, situated in the mouth. It is a very small fleshy muscular organ that facilitates speech among other things. When properly used, it brings blessings to the speaker and the hearer but when used wrongly, it can result in death, destruction, bitter envying and strife, clamor, and wars, etc.However, it is important to note that what comes out of a man depends on what he harbors in his heart because the Bible says, “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks”, Luke 6:45. If the heart of an individual is filled with the word of God, the Holy spirit will undue him with godly wisdom that will enable him to control his tongue and “speak with grace”; have “sound speech that cannot be condemned”, Colossians 4:6; Titus 2:8. “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.”, James 3:2. Wrong use of the tongue can cause a lot of problems to an individual in the home, neighborhood, and community and even in...