Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHTFervency in the Spirit prevents spiritual instability. HYMN: I’ve a Message from the Lord. TEXT: LUKE 22:31-34; EPH.4:11-15. INTRODUCTION:Instability can be defined as a state of unsteadiness, unpredictability, vulnerability, inconsistency, or lack of firmness. We can therefore conclude that spiritual instability is lack of consistency in spiritual things. Just as there is economic instability, or political instability, so also there is spiritual instability, which sometimes manifest in a state where a Christian is “tossed to and from by every wind of doctrine.” Spiritual instability sometimes manifest as a result of lingering challenges of life that are beyond human control. The consequences of remaining in this state are so grave that the scripture exhort the believer to “stand fast, be sober, be vigilant…and be strong in the Lord and in the power of His Might”. This is a state we should not allow to get hold of us, as believers. The focus of this study is to examine how a Christian can overcome spiritual instability. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are to: Know what spiritual instability is: Understand the things responsible for spiritual instability; and Learn how believers can maintain consistent spiritual life. BIBLE TRUTH:Q1. WHAT IS SPIRITUAL INSTABILITY?As defined in the introduction, it is a state of...

CENTRAL THOUGHTDivine wisdom is required for orderliness in the Church. HYMN: “Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah” TEXT: ACTS 15:1-35, 21:17-18 INTRODUCTION:After the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the early church operated as a fellowship with minimal administrative structure. But numerical growth across nations and cultures made it imperative to evolve some form of apostolic order. While it is generally accepted that Apostle Peter had leadership roles to pay, a disciple called James featured prominently in the church at Jerusalem. At the first recorded post – Pentecost Council meeting held in Jerusalem, he was prominent, and actually summarized the decisions of that Council. That council was called to address controversies about Gentile believers and Jewish rituals. After listening to everyone who had something to say, James, by divine wisdom presented a transcript of a decision that honoured God, promoted peace and unity, and acknowledged the work of grace. In this study, we shall examine the issues that led to the Council meeting at Jerusalem and the important lessons to derive from it. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this lesson are to: Explain who James was Identify the dispute that led to the Council meeting at Jerusalem Examine the process and procedure adopted by the Council Outline the...

CENTRAL THOUGHTThe believer in Christ should, in Godly fear, have strength of character. HYMN: “I am Thine O Lord” TEXT: Ruth 2 INTRODUCTION:We continue the character study on Ruth, the Moabites, a young woman who through her marriage into a Jewish family had come to believe and trust in the God of Israel. Israel was God’s chosen nation that should have set the standards of high moral living for the other nations, but life in Israel had become bleak. Ironically, it was this Moabites whom God used as an example of genuine spiritual character. Though a young widow, she had accepted to return from her own country with her widowed mother-in-law, now poor, to be bound to each other. (Ruth 1:16-17). They must have shared deep sorrow together, great affection for each other and an overriding commitment to the God of Israel. This second study will attempt to expose Ruth’s determination, faith, godly fear and strength of character, which stand as challenges to each believer in Christ today. LESSON OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study are to: Appreciate the character of Ruth in a strange land, as being industrious. Appreciate Ruth’s action of faith and exemplary godly qualities. BIBLE TRUTH:Q1. FROM RUTH 2:2-3, WHAT CHARACTER OF RUTH CAN WE APPRECIATE?Ruth...