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May 2013 - Planting the Garden

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Praising the Lord (Part 2), 2/11/18-2/17/18

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Praising the Lord (Part 2), 2/11/18-2/17/18

Central thought: Praises to God bring down His blessings. Hymn: Praise, my soul, the king of Heaven   Text: Psalm 100, 150:1-6 To praise is to say or write good things about someone. It is to express thanks, love or respect for God. Praise commends, glorifies, exalts, celebrates, lauds, worships or magnifies, especially by the attribution of perfections. God has awesome attributes which impact the lives of men on earth. He is the creator of man, who sent man into the world to emancipate and bear fruits. He watches over man and influences his life in diverse ways such as in protection, provision, promotion, preservation and salvation. He gives grace to those who please Him and these are those who honor Him with praises (Psalm 50:23). For man to get the best from God, he must praise Him, as way of appreciating Him for His goodness. Even then, God has shown that He created man for His own glory (Isaiah 43:7). We should not forget that God is in everything that affects us to ensure that it ends in our good (Romans 8:28). Man is obligated, therefore, to habitually praise God. It is no surprise that David requested God to open his lips so that he could praise Him more and more (Psalm 51:15). Praising God should be expressive and demonstrable, which should easily evolve from how much God means to us.   Lesson Objectives: The objectives in this study are, to: Know how we should praise God. Emphasize when to praise the Lord Examine instances from Scriptures of the Power of praises.   Question 1.) How should we praise God? Psalm 103:1-5 We should praise God expressively, honestly, faithfully and wholly. We must consider His personality and special works for us, which automatically draws soulful praise to Him. That was what Moses did for the victory at the Red sea and so was prompted to sing that “there is no god like the LORD GOD” Exodus 15:11. It was so with Hannah such that, among others, she volunteered, “There is none holy like the Lord, there is none besides Him, and there is no rock like our God” 1 Samuel 2:2. When we are gripped in such euphoric state, we let go of all things, including our problems and then give quality praises to God. Indeed, if you prize your God highly; if you hold Him in high admiration, you can properly praise Him. We can do this praise in the following ways: Soulfully Psalm 103:1, Praise should be activated from the spirit or the inner being of the individual. Wholeheartedly Psalm 9:1, Praise should be done completely; sincerely, enthusiastically, and with determination. It should not be done doubtfully or in uncertainty. Gladly 2 Chronicles 29:30, Praise should be done with Joy and gladness so that it can arouse the interest of the one being praised. Thankfully Psalm 147:7, Praises should be given to God with thanksgiving. We must show gratitude by reflecting on the very purpose of the praise- the works that God did. With Musical Instruments Psalm 150:3-5, We should accompany our praises with musical instruments; even our palms to make it joyful, Psalm 47:1. In Songs Psalm 95:1, 2, We should praise God in songs. Songs give expression to intention. In Offering 1 Chronicles 16:29, It...

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Praising the Lord (Part 2), 2/11/18-2/17/18

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Praising the Lord (Part 2), 2/11/18-2/17/18

      Memory Verse: Psalm 100:4 “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name”.   Daily Devotional Guide:   Monday: How to Praise God. Psalm 9:1, 103:1, 147:7, 2 Chronicles 29:30 Tuesday: How to Praise God. 1 Chronicles 16:12, 24,29 Wednesday: Praise God with your life. Romans 12:1, 2,5,6, 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 Thursday: Praise God with songs and musical instruments. Psalm 95:1, 2, 105:3-5 Friday: When is the time to Praise God? Psalm 92:1,2, Hebrews 13:15 Saturday: See the power of Praise to God. 2 Chronicles 5:12, 14, 20:21-23, Acts 16:25,...

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Praising the Lord (Part 1), 2/4/18-2/10/18

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Praising the Lord (Part 1), 2/4/18-2/10/18

  Central Thought: God dwells in the praises of His people. Hymn: Praise my soul, the King of Heaven   Text: 1 Chronicles 16:7-14 To praise is to say or write good things about someone. It is to express thanks, love or respect for God. Praise commends, glorifies, exalts, celebrates, lauds, worships, or magnifies. Especially by the attribution of perfections. God has awesome attributes which impact the lives of men on earth. He is the creator of man, who sent man into the world to emancipate and bear fruits. He watches over man and influences his life in diverse ways such as in protection, preservation and salvation. He gives grace to those who please Him and these are those who honor Him with praises (Psalm 50:23). For man to get the best from God, he must praise Him, as a way of appreciating Him for His goodness. Even then, God has shown that He created man for His own glory (Isaiah 43:7). We should not forget that God is in everything that affects us to ensure that it ends in our good (Romans 8:28). Man is obligated, therefore, to habitually praise God. It is no surprise that David requested God to open his lips so that he could praise Him more and more (Psalms 51:15). Praising God should be expressive and demonstrable, which should easily evolve from how much God means to us. Him and these are those who honor Him with praises.   Lesson Objectives: The objectives of this lesson are to: Understand why we should praise God. Identify those that are to praise God Know where we can praise God.   Question 1.) Why should we praise God? Praise is delightful and shows appreciation and approval. It is motivational and impresses for further favorable action. For instance “when a man’s ways pleases the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7). Again, in the pleasure of God, He has bequeathed His Kingdom to His faithful ones (Luke 12:32). And because Jesus Christ always did what was pleasing to God, he confessed that the Father ever stood by Him (John 8:29). We should expect God to be motivated to do good to us if we please Him through praise. Specifically, we praise God for the following reasons: He created us and establishes us (Psalms 148: 5, 6) Without Him we would not be alive nor would we be what we are today. For his Attributes: His majesty and glory (Exodus 15:11) His omniscience Isaiah 46:10, He declared the end from the beginning; and (Ephesians 1:4), He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. His exclusiveness (Isaiah 45:5-7) He is unique; there is no one like Him, nor can any act like Him. He this cannot give His glory to any other or His praise to graven images (Isaiah 42:8). No one can restrain God. For His goodness and Love (Psalm 107: 15, 16). He satisfies man with His love. For His faithfulness (1 Chronicles 16:15-17). He is faithful to His covenant. When He promises, He perfects it (1 Thessalonians 5:24). He does not lie nor does He changes His mind on any issue (Numbers 23:19). For His mighty works. (Deuteronomy 8:10, Luke 19:37). His works mean favor and goodness...

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Praising the Lord (Part 1), 2/4/18-2/10/18

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Praising the Lord (Part 1), 2/4/18-2/10/18

Memory Verse: Psalm 107:31 “Oh that men would praise the LORD of His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!”.   Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: God is the Creator so praise Him. Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 148:5,6 Tuesday: Praise God for His majesty and exclusiveness. Exodus 15:11, Isaiah 45:5-7, 42:8 Wednesday: Praise the faithful God, he does not lie. Numbers 23:19, 1 Chronicles 16:15-17 Thursday: Who is Great, like the LORD. 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 Friday: Meditate on Psalm 148:1-13 Saturday: Why should we praise God? Psalm 147:3-6,...

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Watchful Believers, 1/28/18-2/3/18

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Watchful Believers, 1/28/18-2/3/18

Central Thought: A believer who is watchful will not be overtaken at the moment of temptation.   Hymn: “Christian seek not yet repose”   Text: 1 Peter 4 & 5   In the world today value systems appear to lay more emphasis on the physical rather than on the spiritual. Consequently little or no significance is attached to strict religious principles and biblical injunctions which help to ensure a spiritually disciplined life. Some believers are being trapped in this crave for wealth, power, and fame: thus gradually eroding the fear of God even from their hearts and mind. Furthermore, these worldly attractions tend to becloud the mind of some believers from the necessity and urgency to watch, pray and live a Christ centered life. People that refuse to watch are always taken off guard. The believer must be on guard that he may not fall into error or sin. Secondly, he should be watchful as the “day of the Lord” is coming for the gathering together of the saints. “For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night”. 1 Thessalonians 5:2. The believer is also on assignment as ambassadors of Christ on earth. Negligence in being watchful can prevent the believer from the kingdom of God. “Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth”. Revelation 16:15.   Lesson Objectives: To know why believers are called to be watchful. To understand how a believer should be watchful. To understand how a believe should respond to times of trials and sufferings.   Question 1.) Why the call to be watchful as believers? Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 4:1-3, reminded the gentile converts how they once lived for the flesh which was against the will of God. Now that they were followers of Christ, they needed to keep their eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ. In the materialistic and lost world of today, we need to be reminded of the sufferings and sacrifice of our Lord by His going to the cross in our stead. This calls for a holy and righteous living in our present life since there is no second chance after death. “And as it is appointed unto man once to die, but after this the judgement”. Hebrews 9:27. There is the need to break with the habit, patterns, traditions and excesses of this world. “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens shall pass away with great noise. What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness”. 2 Peter 3:10-11. The scriptures declare in 1 Corinthians 10:12 , “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall”. Thus we must not become complacent or self-confident as to become negligent in our commitment to the Lord. At such times the devil who is very crafty can entice the believer to sin and fall from grace. 1 Peter 5:8. Another reason why the believer must be watchful is that we are children of the light and as such we cannot afford to sleep. 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6. The Lord has sent us on an assignment to continue the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19. When we fall asleep, we become spiritually...

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Living without God, 1/14/18-1/20/18

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Living without God, 1/14/18-1/20/18

Central Thought: God is graciously inviting all to Himself through the Lord Jesus Christ. Hymn: I am Thine O’ Lord   Text: Romans 1:18-32, 2:1-10   Very soon we shall all stand before the throne of God to give account of our lives here on earth. One may say “No time now to study the Bible, no time to pray, no time to go to church, no time to live a holy and righteous life” but a day is coming when everyone will wish they had lived a holy and righteous life; but it would have become too late. What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his precious soul in hell fire? Though one may accumulate abundant wealth and fame here on earth and does not have Jesus, it is just a waste. Peter said in 2 Peter 3:10-2 “…the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up”. A life without God is a hopeless end. God created man to have fellowship with Him, but when man fell, having chosen to disobey God, he lost his glorious union and fellowship with God. Man became a sinner by nature and consequently a servant of Satan and a child of disobedience. This study is aimed at considering the attitude of a person whose life is ruled by sin and God’s reactions as well as provisions to such a person.   Lesson Objectives: To understand what it means to live without God. To examine the characteristic of people that live without Godin this world. To learn the implications and consequences of living without God. To know the ways people mock God’s kindness and the dangers that follow such an attitude. To consider Biblical provisions on how a person can be free from sin and have eternal life.    Question 1.a) What do you understand by “Living without God” John 15:1-5 Contrary to the claims of those who believe that there is no God, through the centuries, it is certain that man cannot live without God. Man can have a mortal existence without acknowledging God, but not without the fact of God’s existence. As the Creator, God originated human life. We owe our being to the God whose image we are made (Genesis 1:27). Our existence depends on God, whether we acknowledge His existence or not. Therefore to live without God, simply means to live without the reverence and fear of God in one’s heart. Also, it means not acknowledging the sovereign power and authority of God in one’s life; it is to live a life that is self-sufficient but not Christ-sufficient. Without Christ we might live for the moment, but with Him we will live forever. Our actions have everlasting consequences when we abide in Christ. A person living without God can also be described as a natural man or an unregenerated man.   Question 1.b) Why is it that a natural (unregenerated) man does not obey God’s word or follow His will? Romans 1:21, 8:7-8, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4 The natural man in the above passage refers to the unregenerated or the unbelievers; in other words, man in his natural fallen state without the regenerating grace of God. Paul is saying...

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Living without God, 1/14/18-1/20/18

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Living without God, 1/14/18-1/20/18

  Memory Verse:  1 John 5:1  “He that hath the Son hath life and he that hath not the Son of God hath no life”.    Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Characteristics of people living without consideration for God.  Romans 1:20-23 Tuesday: Characteristics of people living without consideration for God.  Romans 1:24, 26-27 Wednesday: Characteristics of people living without consideration for God.  Romans 1:28-31 Thursday: Reflect on “therefore God gave them up…”  Romans 1:24, 26, 28 Friday: Ways people make mockery of God’s forbearance.  Romans 2:1-5 Saturday: Eternal life is God’s gift. John 5:11-13, 6:53-56,...

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Remembering God’s Wonders of Old, 1/7/18-1/13/18

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Remembering God’s Wonders of Old, 1/7/18-1/13/18

  Central Thought: Remembering God’s wonders of old gives us fresh courage to face each new day.   Hymn: O Lord, my God, when I in Awesome wonder   Text: Psalm 77:1-20, Exodus 14:22   Remembering is to bring back to the mind through an act of memory, to become aware of or think again, to recall to the mind with effect or determination to retain in the mind: keep carefully in memory and to keep in mind as worthy of affection, reward or recognition. To remember therefore is to recall, recite or reproduce past experience. You therefore cannot remember what you have not known. It is what you have acquired through the senses that is seen, heard, felt, tasted and smelt that is memorable. Hence we must have studied the word of God in some details to remember God’s wonders of old. “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth: but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success” (Joshua 1:8). To have good success in this world full of evil, we must call to memory the great wonders of our God as this will give us the enduring faith to believe God for similar wonders in our lives. God wants us to remember His great works and be inspired, comforted an assured of His goodness. Our duty does not just end in remembering God’s wonders of old, we must teach it to our children, out children’s children and al others that come in contact with us. Gideon in Judges 6:13 remembered the great miracles of God which their fathers taught or told them about.   Lesson Objectives: To highlight some of the great wonders of God in the past. To appreciate why we should remember these great wonders of old. To understand the benefits of remembering God’s wonders of old. To examine the dangers of forgetting these great wonders.   Question 1.) What are some of the great wonders of God in times past? The great wonders of God of old are recorded in the Holy Bible. A few of them are: The Creation: Genesis 1:1-31, 2:1-25 Out of the state of formlessness, voidness and darkness upon the face of the deep, God created all things. John 1:3 says “all things were made by Him and without Him was not anything made that was made”. God’s ability to create something out of nothing still beats the imagination of science today, as all their theories about creation have one after another become obsolete. The works the hands of the Lord has made: the stars, wind, rain, valleys, mountains, lightening, thunder, oceans, the moon and the sun etc. all show the awesomeness of God. Noah’s Flood: Genesis 7 For rain to fall continuously till the waters covered the highest mountain peak can only be an act of God. The purpose was to bring judgement upon evil men on the face of the earth at that time. God is still God; He has not changed! The Birth of Isaac: Genesis 21:2-5 Abraham and Sarah his wife had passed the age of child bearing yet they believed God against all...

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Remembering God’s Wonders of Old, 1/7/18-1/13/18

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Remembering God’s Wonders of Old, 1/7/18-1/13/18

Memory Verse: Psalm 111:4 “He has made His wonderful works to be remembered. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion”.   Daily Devotional Guide:   Monday: The opening of the Red Sea. Exodus 14:1-31 Tuesday: Feeding of Elijah by the ravens and the widow. 1 Kings 17:2-16 Wednesday: Feeding of the 5,000 and the walking on the Sea. Matthew 14:13-33 Thursday: God appears to Moses in a burning bush. Exodus 3:1-22 Friday: Conversion of Saul. Acts 9:1-25 Saturday: The salvation of Zacchaeus. Luke...

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Matthew 15:13

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But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

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