Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHTThe Holy Spirit helps believers to handle hurts and offences. TEXT: MATT.18:21-35INTRODUCTION:In human relationships, it is commonly said that no one is an island. In every sphere of life, there is always interaction among people. In the process of interacting with one another, hurts and offences may likely arise. These are inevitable in human existence and interaction no matter how much we try to avoid them. It is only by the help of the Holy Spirit that we can handle hurts and offences as we encounter them in our daily living.In this study, we shall be looking at how we can successfully handle hurts and offences we encounter in our relationships with others. LESSON OBJECTIVES To discuss if there are hurts or offences that cannot be forgiven. If there are limits to the number of times one should forgive. How we ought to handle someone who keeps hurting or offending us. Highlight the consequences of not forgiving hurts and offences. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) ARE THERE HURTS AND OFFENCES THAT CANNOT BE FORGIVEN? DISCUSS (MATT.18:21-30).There are no hurts or offences that cannot be forgiven. The Lord Jesus is our model as far as forgiveness is concerned. He has instructed us that we should forgive any hurt or offences that...

CENTRAL THOUGHTThose who live for God in this life will spend their eternity with Him. TEXT: HEB.11:8-16; 12:18-29. INTRODUCTION:In the first part of this study, we learned that eternity means time without end. Therefore, those things that are eternal last beyond our sojourn here on earth. We also note that every believer must live with eternity in view. In this concluding part, we shall focus on how a believer can live with eternity in view on a daily basis and the blessings that accrue to such a believer. LESSON OBJECTIVES To know how living with eternity in view can influence the lifestyles of the believer. Identify some of the relevant “ingredients” required for living with eternity in view. Appreciate the blessings in living with eternity in view. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) HOW WILL LIVING WITH ETERNITY IN VIEW INFLUENCE OUR LIFESTYLE AS BELIEVERS?Living with eternity in view must certainly affect our lifestyle positively. The pattern of our life should portray that of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is our perfect example (1 Pet.2:21). This should influence us in the following areas:i. Personal discipline (1 Cor.9:24-27; Eph.4:29; Phil.4:11-13)One of the qualities that must be manifest in the life of a believer living with eternity in view is personal...

CENTRAL THOUGHTSoul winning is GOD’s mandate to allbelievers. TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20; JOHN 4:20-26 INTRODUCTION:From study one of this topic, we understood that soul winning is a commission to all believers by our Lord Jesus Christ, and the assignment continues for as long as the Lord’s return is being awaited. By this He intends to give opportunity to every human being on earth to hear themessage of God’s salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, so that as many as believe, would be saved from the consequences of sin and Satan’s dominion. In this study, we shall be looking at the challenges and the prospect of reaching more souls with the gospel message. LESSON OBJECTIVES1.) To consider how evangelism can contribute to church growth.2.) To know the role of the local assembly in evangelism.3.) To understand some challenges that could be encountered in theprocess of soul winning and proffer solutions.4.) To know the rewards of soul winning. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) HOW DOES EVANGELISM CONTRIBUTE TO CHURCH GROWTH?When the gospel message is preached in the power of the Holy Spirit, people are convicted of their sins and its consequences. As they believe and repent from their sins, they would naturally desire to continue in their newly found faith through...