Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHTWe must wake up because time is running out. TEXT: John 9:4; Eph. 5:14-16; Rom 13:11-14; Tit 2:11-15. INTRODUCTION Time is limited but the wise could manage and maximize its benefits. The fools often cry at the waste of it. However, time is equally distributed to all persons on earth. God expects us to utilize this time wisely. The lord has left us on earth to occupy till He comes; the time of His coming is imminent. At His coming all opportunities would have been lost for anyone to make up or repent of any wrong deeds. Now is the time for the believer to live descent lives and be clothed with the presence of the lord Jesus Christ. Redeeming the time refers to all godly efforts possible, exerted towards regaining the lost grounds and standing firm in godliness. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are:1.To create awareness for wise use of time.2.To help believers prioritize their time/ programs.3.To remind believers of the brevity of our time on earth.4.To encourage us to be alert to the imminent return of the lord. BIBLE TRUTHQ1. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REDEEM TIME?The time referred to here, is the present age, this dispensation, the present life we have. It is the...

CENTRAL THOUGHTA believer should not partake in corrupt practices whenever and wherever they manifest. HYMN: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD TEXT: Deut. 16:19-20, Acts 24:24-27 INTRODUCTIONCorruption is a subject of common discussion among people irrespective of race, tribe, sex or religion. The irony that is corruption is never justified by anyone; even those who indulge in corrupt practices condemn it openly. Nevertheless, it remains a canker worm that has eaten into the fabrics of society. It is seen in all aspects of our society-religious, secular, political etc.What should be the Christian’s attitude towards this “pandemic”? The Lord will help us in this lesson to address this matter from the biblical point of view. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are:1.) Understand what corruption means.2.) Identify some forms of corruption noted in the Scriptures.3.) Examine, discuss and note the effects of some forms of corruption in our society.4.) Appreciate what the Christian’s attitude should be towards corruption.5.) Know how to practically tackle corruption. BIBLE TRUTH Q1 WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY CORRUPTION? Corruption has assumed a huge dimension that it becomes difficult to define especially in a society like ours. However, corruption may simply be defined as willingness to act dishonestly most times in return for money or some...

CENTRAL THOUGHTGod is never pleased with an outward display of penitence without true inward repentance. HYMN: HAVE YOU BEEN TO JESUS FOR CLEANSING TEXT: Joel 2:12-17INTRODUCTIONDeep remorse and grief was often shown among the Jews by the tearing of clothes and placement of ashes on the head (Esther 4:1-3). As painful or as pitiful as such sight seems to the onlooker, in some instances, it never reflected the true situation of the individuals heart.In other words, it was possible for an offender to tear his clothes after committing an offence and put ashes on his head without an iota of genuine repentance inside of him.This practice of outward show of penitence not accompanied by inward (a heart of originated) repentance is not limited to the Jews.It is common in every society (culture) today. Some persons exhibit a hypocritical attitude when it comes to the issue of sin. They claim to be sorry for sin committed or wrong done and even weep; only to return to commit the same sins from which they claim they have repented.It must be noted however that God is never pleased with an outward display of penitence, or observance of religious tenets, duties or weeping and sorrowing for sin (like Judas Iscariot and Esau) without...