Church Construction 2013

May 2013 - Planting the Garden

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A Living Epistle-Part 2, 5/7/17- 5/13/17

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A Living Epistle-Part 2, 5/7/17- 5/13/17

Memory Verse: Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven”   Daily Devotional Guide   Monday: The believer is a peculiar person. 1 Peter 2:9 Tuesday: Abstain from all appearances of evil.   1 Thessalonians 5:22 Wednesday: Flee fornication   1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Timothy 2:22 Thursday: Have no fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness Ephesians 5:11 Friday: How to cleanse your way Psalm 119:9, 11, 105 Saturday: Let your light shine before me Matthew...

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A Living Epistle-Part 1, 4/30/17-5/6/17

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A Living Epistle-Part 1, 4/30/17-5/6/17

Central Thought: The life the Christian lives should impact others positively.   Hymn: I am not ashamed to own my Lord     Text: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6, Matthew 5:13-16   Introduction: In the society today, morals and standards have generally fallen to the extent that one does not even know where to start to address these problems. We look out to see if there could be a reference point- someone that can be pointed to as a guide to look unto as an example- unfortunately, the search seems a fruitless exercise as those that one would have been tempted to say can possibly fit in keep disappointing man and indeed God at an alarming rate. Christians are quick at pointing people to some notable Bible characters like Paul, Peter, and the other apostles, for the exemplary lives they lived in their time and call on others to follow their examples, but fail to live the exemplary life which others should emulate. People do not read the Bible for various reasons. To such people, the only Bible that they would like to read is the Christian around them. They study us and can write volumes of books on us. Just like the apostles lived and acted in their times and we are reading what has been written about them today, so are we expected to live our lives so that our generation and generations to come will also be able to have something positive to read about us that will help them serve the Lord better.   Lesson Objectives: To know what is a living Epistle To know how a living epistle is written To know why the life style of the Christian is important To know the dangers of not living a Christian life style.   Question 1.) What is a living Epistle?   A living Epistle can be said to be a long and important letter that is full of power and force to affect its readers positively. In other words, it is a letter that has the ability to change someone or to cause someone to have a change of attitude towards his/her initial beliefs or principles. Instances of such a letter abound in the Bible especially in the New Testament where Apostle Paul wrote extensively to the brethren in various places to teach, correct, educate and encourage them as the case may be on different issues concerning their faith. For the purpose of this study, we shall not be discussing the types of letters which are written with pen and paper as the types that require a secretary or letter writers to help us document what message we have for the brethren or for other people to read and keep in any retrievable manner for reference purposes. The type pf letter that we are talking about here is that letter that is not documented on pages of printed matters, but are printed in the hearts of people that are the readers of these epistles. These are epistles that we write always and yet are very unconscious of that fact that we are writing something that people are seeing and reading and can, if need be, write volumes out of such readings.   Question 2.) Who is to write a living Epistle?   Since this epistle is...

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A Living Epistle-Part 1, 4/30/17-5/6/17

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A Living Epistle-Part 1, 4/30/17-5/6/17

Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:2 “Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men”   Daily Devotional Guide   Monday: Christian, you are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13 Tuesday: Christian, you are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14-16 Wednesday: Christian, there is a standard.   Matthew 5:20-24, Romans 12:1-2 Thursday: Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 13:11-14 Friday: Receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Saturday: Walk worthy of the Christian calling. Ephesians...

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Jesus Christ Our Eternal High Priest, 4/23/17-4/29/17

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Jesus Christ Our Eternal High Priest, 4/23/17-4/29/17

Memory Verse: Hebrews 4:15 “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are yet without sin”   Daily Devotional Guide   Monday: The High Priest’s Garment Exodus 28:5-43, 39:2-7 Tuesday: Consider our High Priest   Hebrews 3:1-10 Wednesday: Enjoying the Priesthood of Christ Hebrews 3:12-19, 4:11-12, 10:21-23 Thursday: Who can come to His throne?   Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 4:16, Isaiah 1:18-19 Friday: The sacrifice of Christ is sufficient Hebrews 10:1-12 Saturday: Purpose of our High Priest’s Intercessor Hebrews 7:22-26, Isaiah...

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Jesus Christ Our Eternal High Priest, 4/23/17-4/29/17

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Jesus Christ Our Eternal High Priest, 4/23/17-4/29/17

  Central Thought: Christ our High Priest lives forever, interceding for the saints.     Hymn: I am so glad that our Father in heaven     Text: Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:1-10, 7:21-28   Introduction: Under the law of Moses, the presiding officer of the Levitical priesthood was called the high priest. The position of the high priest was hereditary and came through the first-born among the family of Aaron. The office was usually a life time calling and, when rightly appointed it was by revelation from God “as was Aaron” Hebrews 5:4. The position of the high priest in the Old Testament was a vital and highly exalted one. It was the high priest who was responsible for the tabernacle, its daily offerings, and functions and also its regular feasts, three times a year: at Passover, at Pentecost and at the Day of Atonement (which was followed by a well of joy in the feast of Tabernacles Leviticus 23). The New Testament church is not left without a high priest. Jesus Christ is the high priest of the New Testament. Lesson Objectives: To identify the function of the Old Testament high priest. To comprehend why animal blood is no longer required for the atonement of sin today. To examine the superiority of Christ’s priesthood over the Levitical priesthood. To understand what it takes to come boldly to the throne of grace To show that a believer benefits from Christ’s priesthood.   Question 1.) What were the duties of the Old Testament high priest? Hebrews 5:1, Leviticus 6:19-23, 9:2-7, 22-24, 10:8-11, Exodus 30:1-10 From the above scriptures, it is clear what some of the functions and duties of the Old Testament high priest were: The High Priest was required to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins, attend to the golden candlestick, and burn incense morning and evening He was also to stand before the Ark of the Covenant and make atonement for the children of Israel once a year. Moreover the High Priest was required to teach the people the law of God… “For the Priest lips should keep knowledge and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the Lord of host” Malachi 2:7. In view of the fact that the High Priest knew God’s law, he was best able to assist in regulating and interpreting the law and to specify the divinely ordained penalties for various sins and breaches of the law (Deuteronomy 17:9-11). It was the High Priest’s duty to pray and bless the people. The occasions he was to do this are not specified. The form of the blessing is given and is superlatively grand. He called upon the Lord to bless and keep them, to make his face shine upon them and be gracious unto them, to lift His countenance upon them and give them Peace (Numbers 6:22-27).   Question 2.) Why is animal blood unnecessary for the atonement of sins today? Hebrews 7:27, 9:11-14, 10:1-12. The New Testament discussion of atonement, redemption and reconciliation flow from the pattern of sacrifice found in the Old Testament. The animal sacrifice were merely a type, foreshadow and prophecy of the atonement that Christ made for us as our Great High Priest. “But Christ being come an high priest of good...

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Betray and Trials of Jesus: 4/16/17-4/22/17

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Betray and Trials of Jesus: 4/16/17-4/22/17

Central Thought: The Lord Jesus came to redeem mankind. Hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross   Text: Matthew 26:14-25; John 18:12-24   Introduction: It is a very painful thing to experience betrayal. It is more painful when that betrayer is from a very close confidant, who in all decent conscience was supposed to act in the best interest of the betrayed. This was the beginning of the climax of the passions of Jesus. One of His disciples, betrayed Him, came with an armed band and pointed him out even with a kiss. Thereafter He was tried in what would be described as a mockery of justice. The Jews had a predetermined objective of getting rid of Jesus. What was left was how to recruit witnesses; get a cooperating judge or use threat or public pressure to intimidate one judge to execute their motive. That was the summary of events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus. However on the other side of the divide, God Almighty with the entire host of heaven were watching, knowing that the destiny of mankind was about to receive an eternal revival! The tragedy of the world today is that men do prefer noisy falsehood, absolute darkness and barbaric evil to truth, light, and righteousness. This study will focus on all that happened during the betrayal and trials of Jesus and on the possible lessons we can draw from them.   Lesson Objectives: To present the highlights of the betrayal of Jesus To list and briefly explain the stages in the trial of Jesus To compare the justice system Jesus experienced with the present day system To discuss the significance of the death of Jesus   Question 1.) Enumerate the high point of the betrayal of Jesus Jesus had twelve persons he specifically ordained as “Apostles”. They were his ministerial assistants and trainees being prepared for higher responsibility, Jesus Iscariot was one of the twelve. Though he was in charge of the finance of the group, he was a thief (Mark 3:13-19, John 12:4-6). The religious order of that time never liked Jesus because He spoke the truth and often reproved their hypocrisy. They decided to get rid of Him. They gave the job of betraying Jesus to Judas Iscariot for a fee- thirty pieces of silver. Judas accepted and started feeding them with information on the itinerary and action of Jesus. When they came to arrest Him, Judas was the one who identified Jesus to them with a kiss (John 18:1-3, Luke 22:47-48). Jesus was led away. Judas could not stand his own conscience later. He returned the “fee” he was paid, in confusion and not out of genuine repentance. He took his own life. The Religious leaders refused to accept the refund from Judas, calling it blood money rather they bought a land with it and designed it for the burial of strangers Matthew 27:3-7. These were the high points of the drama of the traitor called Judas Iscariot.   Question 2.) List and briefly explain the stages and events in the trial of Jesus Jesus was tried before different tribunals all in effort to secure a death sentence through a verified fault. But this was not to be, hence they resorted to piling pressure on Pilate. The stages of the...

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Betray and Trials of Jesus: 4/16/17-4/22/17

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Betray and Trials of Jesus: 4/16/17-4/22/17

  Memory Verse: Luke 23:4 ‘Then said Pilate to the Chief Priests and to the people. “I find no fault in this man”.   Daily Devotional Guide   Monday: Jesus our burden bearer Matthew 11:28-30 Tuesday: Jesus the sacrificed Lamb John 1:29, 36 Wednesday: Benefit of His death 1 Corinthians 2:2, Galatians 2:20 Thursday: Weep for yourselves Luke 23:28 Friday: Strengthen thy Brethren Luke 22:32 Saturday: Saved by Grace Ephesians...

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Resurrection Service

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Resurrection Service

  Easter Service  Sunday Prayer: 9:45 AM Sunday School: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Sunday Service: 11:00 – 1:00 PM...

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Upholding Christian values in this changing world (Part 2) 4/9/17- 4/15/17

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Upholding Christian values in this changing world (Part 2) 4/9/17- 4/15/17

  Memory Verse Hebrews 12:28, 29 “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve god acceptably with reverence and godly fear; for our God is a consuming fire”.   Daily Devotional Guide   Monday: Uphold Christian Integrity Genesis 39:4, 22-23, Proverbs 10:9, 11:3 Tuesday: Eschew bribery and corruption Exodus 23:6-8, Deuteronomy 16:19, 20, Ecclesiastes 7:7 Wednesday: Uphold the purpose of the call to ministry 1 Corinthians 4:1, 2; 1 Timothy 6:10, 2 Timothy 4:10 Thursday: Utter gracious words with your tongue Proverbs 12:18, 15:47, 18:21, 21:23. 25:11, James 3:5, 6 Friday: Evangelism, the supreme task Mark 16:15-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-23 Saturday: Uphold the virtue of love and patience Matthew 5:43-44, 22:29, Proverbs 25:21, 28:20-22, Romans...

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Upholding Christian values in this changing world (Part 2) 4/9/17- 4/15/17

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Upholding Christian values in this changing world (Part 2) 4/9/17- 4/15/17

Central thought: Believers must maintain the Christian values in our changing world. Hymn: Onward Christian Soldiers Marching as to war   Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Jude 3-4, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, 13-15, Galatians 1:6-9 Introduction: The society is dynamic and as a result, some things that were considered immoral before are now viewed as moral. For the sake of the salvation of our nation, and in the world in general and for the posterity (the generations yet born) to which we owe a duty, the church of today must uphold the unchanging Gospel of Christ in the midst of this dynamic society. Today, there is conflict and confusion in the world filled with wrong values and the Christian must dare to be different in this world of rapidly changing values. We are in the world but not of the world (John 17:16). Christian values are not for the church alone but that the world may see Christ through us. Lesson objectives: To discuss some aspects of our unchanging world in relation to scripture. Question 1.) Discuss the following and relate them to the scriptures. A.) Doctrine of Holiness and Sanctification- Psalm 96:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Hebrews 12:14 Holiness is living above sin, a life of dedication to God, while sanctification is being set apart for God’s use. God has enjoined us to be holy as he is holy. (Leviticus 11:44, 1 Peter 1:15-16) i.e. Becoming like God in purity. Both are daily demands in our walk with the Lord. It means consciously living above sin, having been empowered by Christ to do so. Today, the cliché “it does not matter” is a common phrase among some Christians. The doctrine of holiness was laid down by God himself, therefore it is not an optional thing. Holiness has been relegated to the background by some believers by their life style under the guise of grace. It is not unusual to see Christians who practice holiness to be mocked and given names. This is contrary to scriptures (Psalms 96:9). God is to be worshipped in holiness since He called us unto holiness and not uncleanness. (1 Thessalonians 4:7). This issue of holiness is very vital and a major criterion to see Him. Hebrew 12:14… without holiness it is impossible to see God. If one is not living right (holy), he/she is not likely to be set apart for God’s use, no matter what the present world is trying to make us believe. B.) Christian Integrity Proverbs 11:3, Genesis 39:4, 22, 23 Integrity has to do with a consistent character and attitude in words and action. Christian integrity is strictly, steadfastly adhering to scriptural principles. It is being pure. Christian integrity in some settings today it is a thing of the past. It is said by some that integrity is no more profitable, but this is a lie. It is a laid down truth that the integrity of the righteous shall guide them. A person of integrity remains the same whether in private or in public. Joseph is an example of someone who had integrity. Even in the absence of Potiphar and the prison keeper, he did what was right. It is unfortunate the today, some believers cannot be trusted especially with money, power and fame. Integrity is necessary for a person to become trustworthy....

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