Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHTSteadfastness in purpose should be borne out of godly convictions. HYMN: “Nearer; my God to thee!” TEXT: Ruth 1 INTRODUCTION:We begin the tender story written about 1000 BC, which is a prime example of Christian love in action, and its powerful effects on people. The book gives an account of one particular family, that of Elimelech – a Jew from Bethlehem – Judah. The family left Bethlehem because of famine that came on the land and went into the heathen country of Moab for subsistence and to sojourn there for a time. Moab was the land east of the Dead Sea. It was one of the nations that oppressed Israel during the period of the Judges. Friendly relations with the Moabites were discouraged in Deut. 23:3-6 and intermarriage opposed (Deut.7:1-4). During the exodus from Egypt, the Moabites did not allow the Israelites to pass through their land. However, Elimelech, the head of his family, died in Moab, and his wife Naomi became a widow. After their father’s death, the two sons Mahlon and Chilion, settled down and went on to marry daughters of Moab. Thus, Naomi was a mournful widow and mother-in-law in the territories of the heathen. But during the dark and evil times, there were still...

CENTRAL THOUGHTGod’s Names reveal His covenant relationship with His people. HYMN: Take the name of Jesus with you. TEXT: EXODUS 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION:Jehovah or Yeweh is the covenant name of God most prominent in connection with His relationship with the nation Israel. The name Jehovah is combined with other words which form what we know as the Jehovah titles. They are of great significance and our desire to understand their meaning will help in knowing that our God is limitless. These names do not only serve as revelation of what God can do and did on different occasions but show the various covenant relationships with His people.From our text we find God becoming interested in our individual situations. He is not a “distant” God sitting there in heaven but can become involved in our individual needs each day. It is therefore our prayer that as you go through this study you will get these revelations which canhave a life-changing impact upon your life. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are: To list the compound names of God. To know the meaning and significance of each of the names. To know that each of these names describes the covenant relationship between God and His people. To know that each believer can...

CENTRAL THOUGHTOur aspirations should be guided by our focus on Christ. HYMN: O God, our help in ages past. TEXT: Philippians 3:10-16. INTRODUCTIONAs humans, we expect that a new year will offer us opportunity to prosper and live happily throughout the year. God also expects us to prosper in every area of life: spiritually, physically, and materially; and He is willing to provide us with all that is necessary to achieve this. It has become customary in every society for people, believers, and unbelievers alike, to make resolutions at the beginning of a new year, for the purpose of doing better in whatever activity they may engage in, during the year. Resolutions are good, if only they came as a result of a review of the previous year’s performances, and with a view to stand by them to do better. For the unbelievers, it is an opportunity to resolve to become a new creation, with entirely a new life-style, by accepting and receiving Jesus Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior. For the believer, it is an opportunity to resolve to commit oneself to a new service relationship to God and humanity, with the hope for the grace to please God and realize the accompanying blessings. BIBLE TRUTH: Q1(A)....