Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHTTo doubt and deny the word of God will result in disobedience. TEXT: NUM. 13:1-33 INTRODUCTION:At the very borders of the Promised Land, Moses had to send out twelve spies to search out the land and bring possible evidence of the fruitfulness of the place to camp. The reaction to their report brought much distress in the camp of God’s people. Some even resolved to elect another group of leaders who would take them back to slavery in Egypt. By their report, the people who were already in sight of the promised land had to wander for many more years in the desert as punishment from God.The spies were trusted leaders elected from all the tribes. However, it backfired when ten of the twelve gave an evil report of the Land. Their report confirmed that the land was indeed good but went on to arrogate much strength to the enemy and great cowardice and fear came upon God’s people. No reference was made to their experiences with God right from Egypt. This was their undoing and great error.This study will examine the mission, the reports of the spies, and the lessons it holds for us today. LESSON OBJECTIVES Explain the mission to spy on the Promised Land. Examine...

CENTRAL THOUGHT…for with God, nothing shall be impossible. TEXT: GEN. 24:1, 34-36; 35:1-7; JOHN 15:4-5 INTRODUCTION:The word ‘empower’ means to give power to someone or give official authority or legal power to act on behalf of another. It could also mean enabled, inspired, influenced, or promoted and trained. An empowered family is that where every member properly takes his/her responsibilities. 2 Peter 1:3 says, “According to His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue”. As believers, we are expected to begin the gospel propagation from our homes. LESSON OBJECTIVE To know what it means for a family to be empowered Discuss ways God can empower a family Know the hindrances to family empowerment Know what it means to succeed BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR A FAMILY TO BE EMPOWEREDFor a family to be empowered, it means that God is involved in building and establishing it. He lays the foundation and makes provisions for its spiritual and physical well-being. Psalm 127:1 says, “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it…”. As the master builder, God made the provision for families’ empowerment...

CENTRAL THOUGHTPromotion acquired through God’s standard is enduring. TEXT: ESTHER 6:1-10; 10:1-3 INTRODUCTION:Everyone loves to be promoted, either as a servant/ worker or a student. Mordecai, a war captive, started as a servant at the gate in the palace of king Ahasuerus. He later became a great man. Staying true to God’s word may cost us positions and advantages in the short run, but those who choose God over money/ power will one day acquire heavenly wealth beyond measure (Matt. 6:19-21).God is using the situations we face daily to weave a pattern of godliness into our character. The pathway to glory or promotion is humility and obedience. A heart and an attitude of obedience and humility remain the bedrock on the pathway to promotion and success in life.The natural man is arrogant, self-willed, self-centered, and disobedient. Such people as Haman, Prime Minister to King Ahasuerus, find it difficult to submit to the authority of God. God had woven an effective counterstrategy against which Haman’s plan could not stand. “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the ends thereof are the ways of death” (Proverbs 14:12).Any believer who chooses to go the way of humility has chosen the path to greatness, promotion, and honor. Another route...