Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHTKeeping to the terms of a covenant is the major guarantee of its effectiveness. TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION:It is a well-established fact in the Scripture that God’s presence is with His people. In the Old Testament, the Ark of the Covenant was a symbol of God’s relationship with His people and His presence with them. However, God’s continual presence with His people is not to be assumed. Such presence is only guaranteed when His people live in obedience to His word. Therefore, it is the responsibility of every believer to be conscious of God’s presence and consciously avoid anything or any situation that will rob him of God’s presence and the attendant blessings. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this lesson are to: Understand the structure, contents and purpose of the Ark. Examine the relationship of Israel with God before the battle with the Philistines. Know what happened to Israel’s first encounter with the Philistines and Israel’s reaction. Examine Israel’s wrong assumption following the defeat by the Philistines and the consequences. Know some of the ways we make similar wrong assumptions today; and Teach us what to do to ensure God’s continual abiding presence in our lives. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT WERE THE STRUCTURE, CONTENTS AND PURPOSE OF...

CENTRAL THOUGHTTotal Wellbeing is our inheritance in Christ. TEXT: EXODUS 15:26; DEUT.7:13-15; ISAIAH 53:3- 5; 3 JOHN 2. INTRODUCTION:A careful study of the scriptures will reveal that God’s original plan for man is for him to enjoy total wellbeing. Divine healing is God’s intervention where situations and challenges of life speak otherwise. We can boldly say that there is no healing without God’s intervention, whether through orthodox medicine, herbal medication or prayers. It is God’s prerogative to determine the method by whichan ailment could be healed. Some drugs are manufactured from herbs and God created the herbs and specifically said that some of them are for man’s healing. The scriptures contain numerous promises of God concerning healing and a wholesome life for man. Healing is part and parcel of the salvation package procured by our Lord Jesus for us on the cross. He borne our sickness when He died for our sins.In this study, we shall examine among other things how to appropriate God’s promises to bring about our healing and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. LESSON OBJECTIVESTo Know: How sickness entered the world. That it is God’s will for us to receive healing. The condition that should be met before we can receive divine healing. The hinderances...

CENTRAL THOUGHT Believers should continue in their first Love. TEXT: REV. 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: It is expected that at the point of giving one’s life to the Lord and accepting Him as personal Lord and Savior, there is a total turnaround in the life of an individual. To most believers, as should be to all, the newfound love and Lord becomes the center of their lives. This drives them with commitment to live, please, and do His biddings. The resulting effect is manifested in the individual’s commitment, dedication, and faithfulness to the Lord. The zeal is subject to dwindle and wane with time.The church at Ephesus started very well. They kept the Christian standard and were zealous for the work of God. However, a time came when they failed to love God above every other thing. They were admonished to return to their first love. In this study, we shall examine very closely this church vis-à-vis our lives with a view to derive some lessons. LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. To know the meaning of the words ‘ first love’ 2. To discuss the marks of a believer who has left his first love 3. To appreciate the possible hope of returning to one’s first love 4. To discuss the implications of...