Church Construction 2013

May 2013 - Planting the Garden

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SUPERNATURAL POWER IN PRAISE, JULY 26TH, 2026

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SUPERNATURAL POWER IN PRAISE, JULY 26TH, 2026

Hymn: “ HOLY, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty”. CENTRAL THOUGHTGod inhabits the praises of His people. TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 20:1-24; PSALM 149:1-9 INTRODUCTION:Praises and Worship are the main activities in the kingdom of God. It is the eternal duty of the Angels and other hosts of Heaven to render praises to God continually, Revelation 4:8, 5:9-13. When genuine praises are offered to God by Men, a common platform is provided for Heaven and Earth to relate cordially. The true nature and power of Heaven is brought to bear on Earth through praises to God.Much of the power of godliness in the lives of believers comes from making God our chief joy. Our faith in Christ is made clear and manifest by our level of thankful rejoicing in Him. Praise, therefore, is of cardinal centrality in our Christian race. By it we give glory to God for the triumphs already received, and through it we receive further recompense for being truly thankful to God.In this study, we shall examine the various scriptural basis for praising God and the numerous benefits that follow. The objectives of this study are: To explain the meaning of praises in the context of theChristian faith. To explain why we should praise God. To list the features of an acceptable Praise. To give scriptural examples of people that Praised Godand identify results as such. To outline the benefits we get through praising God. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) SCRIPTURALLY, WHAT IS PRAISE?Hebrews 13:15; Jonah 2:9Praises are communicated expressions of reverence for, confidence in, and gratitude to God for His majestic power and His benevolence toward us. It is a vertical ministration or upward ministration expressing our acknowledgement and submission to the rule of God. It is an organized and joyful noise made to honor God. Gratitude is the basic index of praise to God. The use of musical instruments to praise God is very scriptural. King David raised a choir of 4,000 men and 284 instrumentalists whose life duty was to praise God continually on behalf of the king and the kingdom of Israel, 1 Chronicles 23:5, 25:1,6-7. QUESTION 2) WHY SHOULD WE PRAISE GOD?The reasons for praising God are inexhaustibly numerous.Some of them are as follows:-We are the works of His hands, created for His own glory, Psalm 100:3. -He is to be praised as the supreme authority, whose pleasure and delight is the praises of His people, Psalm 22:3.-For the salvation of our souls, Romans 5:8-For diverse benefits and blessings, Psalm 103:1-5-For answers to our prayers, Psalm 50:15-We praise God for the divine health and healing He has given to us, Isaiah 53:5; Exodus 15:26-We praise God for making us fruitful and resourceful, Deuteronomy 8:18-For qualifying us to be joint heirs of the kingdom with our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 8:17-For His loving discipline and chastisement on us when we deviate, Hebrews 12:6-For His abiding presence and guidance, John 14:16-We must not forget to praise Him for His grace, which is beyond understanding, Ephesians 1:6God in His infinite mercy is calling all sinners and backsliders to return to Him. The careless ones are also warned to be careful with their lives. God says in Jer. 3:22, “return ye backsliding children and I will heal your backsliding”. God is not interested when a sinner or backslider deviates...

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PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER, July 19th, 2026

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PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER, July 19th, 2026

CENTRAL THOUGHT To live victoriously and enjoy a fulfilled Christian life, the believer must persevere in prayers. Hymn: “WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS” TEXT: 1 KINGS 18: 41-46; LUKE 18:1-8. INTRODUCTION:Prayer is very vital and indispensable in the life of every believer. It is essentially a means of communing with God, and without prayer, the believer cannot live a successful and fulfilled Christian life. It must be emphasized that we cannot run the Christian race successfully without being men and women of prayer. Hence, we must persevere in prayer. To persevere therefore in prayer, we must constantly be in direct communication with God at all times, in all places, in all circumstances and in all situations. No wonder the Apostle Paul enjoins believers to pray without ceasing. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ was a man of prayers and during His ministry here on earth, He persevered in prayer. We should follow His example. LESSON OBJECTIVES To understand what perseverance in prayer means. To discuss some characters in scriptures that persevered in prayers. To discuss what our attitude should be while waiting for God’s answer. To discuss the blessings that result from perseverance in prayer. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1A) WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER? Perseverance in prayer simply means to continuously and earnestly pray to God over certain seemingly difficult situations a believer may encounter in life and refuse to give up or be discouraged even when the answers to such prayers seem not to be forthcoming. We must therefore learn to hold on to God in prayers until we get the answer. The devil may try to bring discouragement and doubt, but we must realize that God answers prayers and at His own time we will receive the answer. We must also know that delay is not denial. God is always right there on time; He is neither too early nor too late. His timing is always right. That is why it is generally said that God’s time is the best time. It is only by persevering in prayer that we can effectively live our Christian lives in this world victoriously and overcome every difficult situation we encounter along life’s journey here on earth. QUESTION 1B) MENTION SOME SITUATIONS IN LIFE WHEN ANSWERS TO THE CHRISTIANS PRAYERS SEEM DELAYED. Although our God is a prayer answering God, there are times that answers to our prayers may appear as if they are delayed. Some of such situations may manifest in any form such as consistent failure in examination: there are instances where some believers may be failing the same examination repeatedly despite the fact that they have been applying themselves to their studies. Another situation can be joblessness. The fellow might have obtained a good grade and be very qualified to get the job but his application never receives the attention of the employers. This may persist over a long period of time. There may be ladies who are ripe for marriage and ready but they are still waiting because no man has come to ask their hands in marriage while there are men when they approach a lady, they will not agree to marry them. There may be those who though gainfully employed or engaged in good and profitable businesses, cannot make ends...

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IN HIS PRESENCE, JULY 12TH, 2026

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IN HIS PRESENCE, JULY 12TH, 2026

CENTRAL THOUGHTGod’s presence creates awe and brings with it joy, comfort and security to the believer. TEXT: 1 CHRON. 16:27-33; PSALMS 139:7-13 INTRODUCTION: God’s presence is sheer delight to every believer; it is in sharp contrast to the violence, greed, wickedness, pain, suffering, and insecurity that are all about us. The comfort and guidance that come with God’s presence have been the experience of many notable individuals in the Bible and of our contemporary world. For Moses, it gave rise to a radiance that beamed from his face after he had spent time in the presence of the Lord on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:29- 32), and when, because of the sin of Israel, God’s presence was to be replaced with that of an Angel, Moses was most displeased, Exodus 33. The Psalms reflect a man who had been in the presence of the Lord. These experiences show that God’s presence is not environment based but comes from a walk with Him. The Lord’s presence is a delight to those who have committed their lives to Christ. Besides the comfort and security that the presence of the Lord gives believers, the consciousness of His presence steadies one’s walk with the Lord in upholding integrity and truthfulness at home, in business, at work, and in dealings with believers and unbelievers alike. His presence motivates a godly lifestyle and will help anyone in sin abstain from anything that will dishonor the Lord. Those around us will sense something unique about us as we carry along with us His presence into all our endeavors. LESSON OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are: 1. To have an understanding of His presence. 2. To have an assurance of the Lord’s presence. 3. To appreciate the impact of the Lord’s presence in all areas of our endeavors. 4. To discuss the lifestyles of some individual in scripture who experienced the Lord’s presence. 5. To know the benefits of being in the presence of the Lord. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE? From Exodus 40:38 and 2 Chron. 5:14, we see that the children of Israel experienced the tangible manifestation of the presence of God as a sure indication of divine leading upon the nation and approval of their worship and sacrifices. Being in His presence assures us of being in His perfect will, it assures us of God’s leading upon our lives; it assures us of His approval; it shows to us that sin should have no place in us. Being in God’s presence means that the “glory of God has risen” upon our lives (Isaiah 60:1). Being in His presence also brings to mind the thought of being in worship at a personal or corporate level. “They raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: He is good; His love endures forever. Then the temple of the Lord was filled with a cloud”, 2 Corin. 5:13. During worship, the things of this world strangely seem immaterial, rather, the divine character and presence of God come into limelight. In worship, whether in absolute quiet (Hab. 2:20), or in loud shout of praise, accompanied with tongues, what is paramount is God an who He is to us. Self should be immaterial, people around us should become non-issues, and...

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Mount Zion Gospel Tabernacle International Invites you to join us as we begin our annual month of July Prayer and Fasting. July 1st-31st, fasting from 6am-6pm (or as directed by the Holy Spirit).  This Months theme is, “WARRING AGAINST SPIRITUAL REALMS OF PERSIA’S HINDERING PRAYERS.” Our scriptural references are taken from,  DANIEL 10: 13-14, “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.” DANIEL 10: 15-19, “And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb. And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength. For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me. Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.” MZGTI Month of July Fasting and Praying, fasting under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  Be on the lookout for daily prayer points. Elderly, pregnant women, and those with certain medical conditions should apply their hearts unto wisdom.  Fasting with wisdom under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. For those who would like to join us in our prayers our prayer line will be open every night in the month of July at midnight:  7164271426 conference code 568693# God bless you...

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PRAYER AND IT’S EFFECTS, July 5th, 2026

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PRAYER AND IT’S EFFECTS, July 5th, 2026

CENTRAL THOUGHTThe prayer of the believer moves the hand of God to turn human events to line up with God’s will. TEXT: LUKE 18:1-8, ACTS 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION:There is a race to be run; “there is a fight to be fought and there is a faith to be tenaciously held unto”. The Christian race is not like 100 meters dash, but rather it is a long-distance race which requires strength and perseverance for one to be able to say, “I have finished the race”. Prayer offers the believer the sustained strength for this long drawn-out race. Prayer is a two-way communication that the Lord established to ensure that every believer has vital contact with Him. Prayer takes different forms of expression, adoration, thanksgiving, repentance, supplication, and intercession. It provides a direct line and an express channel to the throne of grace from which strength, support, encouragement, renewal, and hope are received. Believers who take full advantage of this divine provision find themselves always above situations that make others depressed and frustrated.When the Lord taught us to always pray and not to faint at heart, it is because He knew that there would be situations that could be long-drawn in our lives that would require perseverance. Issues that are long-drawn tend to wear out people emotionally and spiritually. After a while, people tend to lose hope and become discouraged. Their faith wanes, and their confidence in the Lord diminishes. A sustained prayer life would eliminate these negative situations. Instead of the believer complaining, murmuring, blaming others, and even God, for his predicament, he takes his case to God in prayers and leaves it atthe throne of Grace where, in God’s divine time, help would be received. It is unfortunate that many times a believer gives up just before his help arrives.We are correctly instructed by the Lord that Elijah was a man like anyone of us. He was human and plagued with the same kind of weaknesses like any of us. His prayer was effectual in keeping the heavens closed for three and a half years and thereafter it opened (James 5:17-18). What that tells us is that we can pray to move the hand of the Lord to change the course of human history to the praise and gloryof His name. We must reiterate that it is humans, like everyone of us, with faith in God who can get this done through prayers. LESSON OBJECTIVES To know what prayer is. To know the various areas that demand prayers. To know the issues that make for acceptable prayers. To know some hindrances to prayers. To know how to achieve a prayer life that makes a positiveimpact. To know that there is a need for a consistent prayer life inthese last days. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) WHAT IS PRAYER?Prayer is the means by which communication is carried out in relationship between the believer and his heavenly father. As we are all aware, a key requirement for the success of any relationship is communication. That similarly applies to our relationship with the Lord. Prayer offers the means by which this communication is achieved.Prayer, therefore, is the life-line for the believer; it grants him access to the throne of Grace. Prayer is a two-way communication. The Lord makes His mind known to His children who...

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LIKE THE MEN OF ISSACHAR PT. 2, JUNE 28TH, 2026

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LIKE THE MEN OF ISSACHAR PT. 2, JUNE 28TH, 2026

CENTRAL THOUGHTOur reaction to events is a proof of the level of our knowledge of God. Hymn: “Stand up stand up for Jesus”.TEXT: EXODUS 14:5-31 INTRODUCTION:The journey of the children of Israel (God’s own people) from the call of Abraham through to the land of Egypt and back to the promised land featured many challenges; one of which was at the red sea. The Israelites thought they were doomed but God proved Himself mighty. The believer as a pilgrim in this life may face challenging situations that can discourage him/her from reaching the promised land-Heaven.The focus of this study is to derive lessons on how Israel and Moses handled these challenges under God. LESSON OBJECTIVES To know what life challenges are. How Israel reacted to life challenges. Understand the proper Christian attitude to life challenges. Know the ultimate goal of our victories over life challenges. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY LIFE CHALLENGES?Life challenges are those difficulties/problems faced by people (believers and nonbelievers alike) in their journey of life; those tests/trials/temptations that confront one’s life and tend to cause pain, inconveniences, hardship etc. They can come as sickness/disease, barrenness, joblessness, spiritual attack, persecution etc. All life challenges are temporary. They don’t last forever.After the long stay of Israel in the land of Egypt and the appointed time for them to return; the Egyptians refused to let them go. God showed may signs and wonders but they refused to let Israel go until after the death of their first-born. They initially allowed them to go but later pursued them to the red sea (vs.5-9). This teaches us that when we have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, the devil will not leave us alone. He and his cohorts continue to attack believers in all forms- with sin, worldliness and powers of darkness. Hence we are enjoined to put on the whole amour of God (Eph 6:10-18). QUESTION 2) READ EXODUS 14:10-12; 15:22-24; 16:2-3 AND DISCUSS THE REACTIONS OF ISRAEL TO SOME OF THE CHALLENGES THEY FACED. “And they said to Moses, because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? Wherefore has thou dealt thus with us to carry us forth out of Egypt. Is not this the word that we may serve the Egyptians than that we should die in the wilderness?”. The children of Israel were full of complaining, murmuring and even attempted to stone Moses because of hard conditions on their way to the promise land. They wished they could go back to Egypt or had not gone out at all. Instead of focusing on God and praying for His intervention, they accused Moses of making them come out and denying them of protection, food and water to drink.Some believers exhibit negative reactions to life challenges. Lack of understanding of God’s word on a particular issue pushes some believers to complain and murmur instead of asking for God’s direction. Some of these are where there is lack of basic necessary provisions, unanswered/delayed prayers, prolonged sickness, joblessness, barrenness etc. It shows that people react to events according to the level of knowledge of God they have. Our test of the knowledge of God is proved through our reaction to events. QUESTION 3a) HOW DID...

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THE IDEAL CHRISTIAN HOME, JUNE 21st, 2026

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THE IDEAL CHRISTIAN HOME, JUNE 21st, 2026

Hymn: “Oh, What Fellowship; CENTRAL THOUGHTWe need God’s help in building and maintaining a Christ-centered home. TEXT: 1 CHR. 12:32; 2 TIM. 3:1-8; ROM. 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION:The ideal Christian home is a home that is centered on Christ, where peace and love reigns. The hymm “God give us a Christian home” is a beautiful prayer that acknowledges our need for God’s help in building and maintaining a Christ-centered home. In this study, we will explore the importance of maintaining a Christian home, and as we do that we may be inspired to cultivate Christ-centered homes that bring glory to God and bless those who dwell in them. Amen. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this lesson are to: Understand the importance of having a Christian home Identify the characteristics of a Christian home Explore the biblical foundations for a Christian home Encourage believers to seek God’s help in building a Christian home BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN HOME?A Christian home can be defined as a household where the values and principles of Christianity are practiced and upheld. It is a place where the family members aim to follow God’s will, live according to His word, love, and serve Him; and have love for one another. The Bible provides guidance on the characteristics of a Christian home and how families can create and maintain a home that honors God. QUESTION 2) WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIAN HOME?A Christian home is characterized by a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ and the application of biblical principles in everyday life. Some of the key characteristics of a Chrisitan home include: Love:Love is the cornerstone of a Christian home. In John 13:34-35, the Lord Jesus commands His disciples to love one another as He loved them, and He says that the world will know they are His disciples by their love for one another. Prayer: A Christian home is one that is built on prayer. In Philippians 4:6, Paul instructs the believer to “not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Bible Study:The Bible is the foundation of the Christian faith, and it is important for Christian families to study the Bible together. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Paul says that “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (NIV) Forgiveness:Forgiveness is a key characteristic of a Christian home. In Matthew 6:14-15, Jesus says. “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Service:Christian families should serve one another and be light to the world. In Mark 10:45, Jesus says, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (NIV) Hospitality:A Christian home should be a welcoming place for others. In Romans 12:13, Paul says, “Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.” Unity:Unity is important in a Christian home. In Psalms 133:1, it says, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (NIV). QUESTION 3) WHAT ARE...

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CHRISTIAN COMPORTMENT IN BUSINESS AND WORKPLACE, JUNE 14TH, 2026

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CHRISTIAN COMPORTMENT IN BUSINESS AND WORKPLACE, JUNE 14TH, 2026

CENTRAL THOUGHTEvery Christian must comport himself rightly at all times.Hymn: “Stand up, stand up for Jesus” TEXT: 1 THESS.4:4-7; ROM.12:18; HEB.12:14.INTRODUCTION:In society today, the way and manner people comport themselves is not much to be desired. Many do not care about the effect of their actions or utterances on others as long as they want whether rightly or wrongly. However, this should not be the case with Christians. We are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Therefore, we must be the savor of the knowledge of Christ in every place.Our outward appearance, character or disposition must be a constant manifestation of our Christian identity. We should consider our character and behavior as visible testimony of our Christian values. LESSON OBJECTIVES To explain what the phrase “Christian comportment” means; Identify various challenges Christians can encounter in the place of work or business Discuss what should be our attitude as employees in the place of work or business. Identify what should be the attitude of employers. Explain how we can make our Christianity all-embracing, holistic and integrated in our daily lives especially in our place of work. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1a) WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY THE PHRASE “CHRISTIAN COMPORTMENT”.The phrase “Christian comportment” refers to the way and manner a born again child of God should behave towards other people, in all places. He must be able to exhibit Christian values in all his dealings. QUESTION 1b) IDENTIFY SOME CHALLENGES CHRISTIANS CAN ENCOUNTER IN THE PLACE OF WORK OR BUSINESS? Lev. 19:15; 1 Sam.8:3; Isa 1:23; Mic.3:11; James 2:1-4; Amos 5:10-15There are many challenges Christians can encounter in the place of work or business. Some of these challenges are discussed below:(a) Bribery/ corruptionBribery has to do with persuading someone to act improperly in one’s favor by a gift of money, services or any other thing that may not be due such a person. While corruption refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. In our society today, bribery and corruption have been so accepted as the norm such that in most cases it is almost difficult to get things one is rightly qualified for in the workplace without having to bribe his or her way through. A Christian should not be involved in such unwholesome practices. We neither give nor receive bribes in the process of carrying out our legitimate jobs we are paid for. “And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous” (Exo.23:8). Bribes have been termed gratification, and many have been deceived into not seeing the danger in them. Most often than not bribery leads to perversion of justice in the work place. Evey Christian must resist it vehemently no matter the consequence.(b) Racism:Racism has to do with prejudice, discrimination or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s race is superior. A Christian should realize that all men were created by God in His image and after His likeness. No one should discriminate against anybody based on the fact that such a person is not of his race. The bias should be erased from the mind of a Christian and he should treat everyone equally. Each person should be treated and given...

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THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN IN NATION BUILDING, JUNE 7TH, 2026

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THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN IN NATION BUILDING, JUNE 7TH, 2026

CENTRAL THOUGHTThe Christian is God’s instrument for building a Godly nation. Hymn: Onward Christian Soldier TEXT: ROMANS 13:1-7, 2 CHRONICLES 7:11-16, NEHEMIAH 1:1-4; 2:2-6 INTRODUCTION:Nation Building is one area of earthly life where the church has not been very forthcoming. The church has not been able to go beyond the tripod of preach, pray and complain when it comes to issues of governance of our nation. When it comes to definition, the word nation is referred to as a community of people with some common heritage. National instructions as agencies whose main focus ought to be to mobilize, aggregate and harness citizens and resources to do the will of God, and to ensure the common good of all. If this is well understood, it clearly follows that great nations can only be built by Godly men, on Godly principles. Nations of the world are groping in darkness and backwardness because of absence of leaders with proper mindset, commitment and zeal to do the will of God.The word of God has revealed to us, before time, where good leadership and prosperity can be found (2 Chronicles 7:14). At this time in our national life, the people of God must rise up to the occasion by hearkening to the voice of God and by showing ourselves as models of good citizenship. The “How and Why” is the focus of this study. LESSON OBJECTIVES To highlight the responsibilities of the believer to his nation as a citizen To identify the purpose of Government and how we can contribute to its attainment To identify major areas of shortcomings by believers in the past and present dispensations To suggest the way forward for believers today BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) HOW WOULD YOU OBJECTIVELY ASSESS THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD TODAY?There’s a prevalence of under development in some nations of the world due to poverty, corruption, insecurity, unemployment and general mismanagement in government. Nations are discriminated against by other supposed superior nations. There is increased religious inclination by higher level of moral bankruptcy. Other nations have enthroned satanic policies in governance, hence the upsurge of violence, restiveness and general insecurity.A sober reflection on the state of our nation will compel believers to mourn (fast and pray), to intercede for God’s mercy and grace, and to preach a national repentance. Nehemiah, Mordecai and Daniel are some examples of believers who were patriotic enough to bear national burden. QUESTION 2) ENUMERATE SOME RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHRISTIAN IN NATION BUILDING.Nations are built by her patriotic citizens, not by foreigners, and not by wealth. As believers in Christ and as citizens of our nations, there are God- given responsibilities we must consciously execute or our nation to be great. Some of them are as follows: To conduct ourselves in a lawful manner by obeying rules and regulations enacted for the common good for all citizens. To be patriotic through our support for and participation in genuine National causes, and all activities that promote acceptance, unity and progress. To pay our taxes and rates to government for the provision and maintenance of social infrastructure and for the sustenance of public institutions. To ensure the protection, maintenance and correct use of public property located in our neighborhoods. To always be part of those who take a united stand against evil in the...

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CHRIST’S LETTER TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES: THE CHURCH IN LAODICEA, MAY 31ST, 2026

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CHRIST’S LETTER TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES: THE CHURCH IN LAODICEA, MAY 31ST, 2026

Hymn: “I am Thine, O Lord.” CENTRAL THOUGHTIt is God’s desire that every believer becomes a disciplined and committed follower of Christ. TEXT: REV. 3:14-22 INTRODUCTION:Laodicea was an old city in Asia Minor which the Syrian King Antiochus II enlarged, beautified, and renamed after his wife Laodice. It grew to become a great commercial center. A Christian church was established there probably from Ephesus. It was wealthy but painfully lukewarm. Christ’s message to the Laodicean church appears to contain the most serious rebuke to any church, as they were neither here nor there. It is clear that Christ loved this church all the same. Hence, He rebuked them sharply. Believers in Christ must learn to take their stand for God, both in good and bad times and serve Him committedly. LESSON OBJECTIVESBy the end of this lesson, believers should be able to: Explain how Christ introduced himself to the church Compare how Christ rated the church with how they assessed themselves Identify some things that can distract believers from being hot Christians Appreciate Christ’s counsel to the church. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) HOW DID CHRIST INTRODUCE HIMSELF TO THE CHURCH? (Revelations 3:14)In this text, the Lord called Himself, “the Amen, the faithful, and true witness”. “Amen” means “so be it”, but when used at the beginning of a sentence, it is translated “verily”. Qualifying the “Amen”, the article “the” presupposes that Christ is the supreme authority whose message to the church is genuine, incontrovertible and not subject to any disputation. Further to the introduction, He described Himself as the faithful and true witness and the beginning of the creation of the world. This claim was sustained by St. John’s gospel (John 1:1-5). The implication of these is that Jesus is the author of creation, the supreme authority, and sovereign Lord. Believers should whole heartedly receive every word of God and obey Him. We should not harden our hearts to divine instructions. QUESTION 2) COMPARE HOW CHRIST RATED THE CHURCH WITH HOW THEY ASSESSED THEMSELVES. (Revelation 3:15-17)The Lord Jesus saw the Laodicean church as lukewarm. They were neither cold nor hot. This implies that in spite of their claim to being Christians, they were indifferent to spiritual matters. There was that lack of serious spiritual fervency. Their knowledge of Christ remained shallow and superficial. There was no clear-cut demarcation between them and their unbelieving neighbors. The zeal for God was absent. Secondly, Christ saw them as poor and wretched in matters of spiritual values (righteousness, prayers, gifts and fruits of the Spirit, etc.). They were also adjudged to be blind, meaning that they were insensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. They were said to be miserable because their hope was only on the material things of this world. Above all, they were assessed as being naked because they lacked the divine covering of God. Believers should be clothed with the garment of righteousness always. The Laodicean brethren, however, evaluated themselves differently. They allowed their huge wealth emanating from their flourishing commercial activities to becloud their sense of spiritual judgement. They were materially rich, but spiritually wretched. Believers should be careful not to arrogantly think their wealth is a result of God’s acceptance of their faith even when they are not living right with God. QUESTION 3) READ THE FOLLOWING...

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