Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHT Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. HYMN: GRACIOUS SPRIT, HOLY GHOST. TEXT: 1 Tim 4:12, 1 Cor 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION Love is the attribute and nature of God. He demonstrated this love by giving His only begotten Son as a sacrificial lamb to reconcile us to Himself. God-kind of love is unconditional, sacrificial, and directed towards others. It involves selfless service to others. It goes against our natural inclinations. In line with this, Apostle Paul admonished Timothy not to allow anyone to despise his youth, but that he should be an example in Love. In the same vein, the Corinthian believers were to earnestly desire the best gift which is the way of love (1 Cor. 12:31). Only with the help of the Holy Spirit can believers set their own desires and instincts aside to love, while expecting nothing in return. The believer’s love of God is seen in his/her obedience to God’s word and commitment to his/her brethren, for “he that loveth not knoweth not God, for God is love” (1 John 4:8). This study focuses on being an example of the believer in charity. LESSON OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are: To understand...

CENTRAL THOUGHT Our level of commitment to the Lord is revealed in our conduct. HYMN: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE TEXT: 1 Tim. 4:12, Eph. 4:17-32 INTRODUCTION Christianity, as someone once said, is not practiced in isolation but in the society. After experiencing salvation, God leaves us in this world to be His living witnesses, revealing His presence in our lives by the way we behave. Thus, the Christian is expected to manifest a Christ like attitude always. In continuation of the series of “be thou an example of the believers”, this particular study focuses on how a believer should demonstrate Christian principles in his public and domestic lifestyle. LESSON OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are: 1.) Understand what the word conduct means and why it is necessary for Christians to exhibit godly behavior. 2.) Know how a Christian should react when he is confronted with situations that pose as challenges to his faith. 3.) Appreciate the LORD’S instruction that we should strive towards perfection, 4.) Appropriate some ingredients that enhance good Christian behavior. BIBLE TRUTH Q1A) WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY THE WORD CONDUCT AS USED IN THE TEXT? (See also James 3:13, 1 Pet.1:15-18). As defined in the dictionary, the word conduct has to...

CENTRAL THOUGHT A true friend is one who shares with one’s joy/sorrow and helps to find solutions in the time of trouble. HYMN: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS TEXT: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-12 INTRODUCTION The dictionary defines a friend as someone who trusts, an associate or acquaintance; a friend accepts you just the way you are. Bethany was a village near Jerusalem; the residence of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus who were close friends of Jesus. The Lord Jesus usually stayed with them whenever He visited that region (Matt. 21:17). When Lazarus died, Jesus visited His friends Mary and Martha and brought him back to life. In this study, we shall see how to get our priorities right and appreciate that Christ is indeed a friend, who stays when all others are gone. LESSON OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are: 1.) To appreciate the relationship between Jesus and the family of Lazarus. 2.) To consider how important hospitality is in the Christian life. 3.) To learn that whatever life challenges we face, Jesus is able to bring the solution. BIBLE TRUTH Q1A) READ LUKE 10:40. WHY WAS MARTHA UPSET WITH MARY? Martha was upset with Mary because she did not join her to prepare food for Jesus...