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Christian Marriage Part1, 4/4 – 4/9, 2016

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Christian Marriage Part1, Choosing a Life Partner   Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”   Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: God is the author of marriage.  Genesis 2:18, 22-24; 1 Corinthians 11:9, 11-12 Tuesday: Standard of God in marriage.  2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Wednesday: Character of Love.  1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 10:32-33; 1 Peter 9:18-22 Thursday: Prayer. Psalm 37:4-5, 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 1;1-2, 40:8, 119:105 Friday: Knowledge of God’s word.  Isaiah 51:7, Jeremiah 31:33 Saturday: Wise counsel.  Proverbs 11:11-14, 15:22, 7:1-3,...

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Christian Marriage Part1, April 3, 2016

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Christian Marriage Part1, Choosing a Life Partner     Central Thought: Uphold God’s principles and standards in marriage.   Hymn: O Worship the King Text: Deuteronomy 7:1-6; Proverbs 19:14, 18:22, 3:5-6     Marriage, a time-honored institution that has blessed humanity, was instituted by God, Genesis 2:22-24, Matthew 19:4-5. In his sovereignty, God set the rules for ordering the institution of marriage, for one man and one woman.  Christ also emphasized it in His comment on the law of Moses in Matthew 19:5.  Anything outside this is an aberration and abomination to God.  God’s design and implementation of marriage relationship was intended for human family, to facilitate and environment of security, contentment and spiritual well-being for those who acknowledge God as Father.  No matter how carelessly the modern world tries to flout it, God’s purpose cannot be thwarted by man.  Let those who honor their Creator respect His marital ordinances. In our series of studies on Christian marriage, we shall consider topics under this broad theme beginning with “CHOOSING A LIFE PARTNER”.     Lesson Objectives: To know God’s purpose of instituting marriage. To consider the age or stage at which a Christian should begin to look for a life partner. To consider the environment form which a Christian should choose his/her life partner. To understand the consequences of disobeying God’s standard. To consider the role God’s word and human attitude could play in choosing a life partner. 1A. What is the purpose of God in instituting marriage? God instituted marriage for the following: -Companionship; because it is not good for man to be alone, Genesis 2:18, so He made a woman (the wife) for him to solve his problem of loneliness. -Procreation; for multiplication in order to replenish the earth, Genesis 1:28. -Mutual relationship and to satisfy their sexual desires. -To complement each other in times of life’s challenges, “two are better than one”, Ecclesiastes 4:9. -To avoid fornication and sexual immorality, 1 Corinthians 7:2.   1B. At what age or stage in life should a Christian begin to look for a life partner? It may not be easy to state categorically at what age or stage a Christian should begin to look for a life partner. There are issues of individual peculiarities, but there is need to give a general counsel based on Biblical principles.  From 1 Timothy 5:8, we discover that a man (husband) is expected to be able to carter for his own family, providing all family requirements.  Marriage therefore is meant for matured adults, who are able to live independent of their parents/guardians.  The issue of age may not be taken seriously as we cannot state a particular age.  Maturity cannot be determined by age alone. A healthy home remains the best possible training environment for children. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the requirement for establishing such environment is put in place before the children arrive.  When a young Christian man begins to think of handling some family responsibilities, we can safely say the he is a matured man who should begin to look forward to establishing his own nuclear family.  He should also be knowledgeable in the word of God concerning marriage relationship and be able to show a good level of responsibility in providing leadership and guidance.  Ability to tolerate...

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Risen With Christ, 3/28 – 4/2, 2016

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Risen With Christ     Memory Verse: Colossians 3:2 – “Set your affections of things above, not on things on the earth.”   Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Seek those things which are above. Colossians 3:2 Tuesday: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.  Colossians 3:16 Wednesday: By grace are ye saved through faith.  Ephesians 2:8 Thursday: Be renewed in the spirit of your mind.   Ephesians 4:23 Friday: Put off the old man and put on the new man.  Ephesians 4:22-24 Saturday: Forbearing one another and forgiving one another.  Colossians...

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Risen With Christ, March 27, 2016

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Risen With Christ     Central Thought: The Christian race is anchored on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   Hymn: Christ is Lord is risen today. Text: Colossians 3:1-17; Ephesians 2:10-10     The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the bedrock of Christian faith. It is the singular feature that makes Christianity unique and lively.  It is the foundation of every hope and expectation that believers have in this life and hereafter.  The grace to run the Christian race is anchored on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our mentor and mediator. There is metaphoric symbolism between the death and resurrection of Christ on one side and the true practice of our faith in God on the other side. It is expected that every believer will die to self, resurrect, and then have a new life devoted to the service of God.  This happens at the point of salvation and with the infilling of the Holy Spirit.  The believer is said to be ‘Risen with Christ’.  It comes with the privileges, implications and challenges.  This study will therefore focus on these privileges, challenges and implication of being ‘Risen with Christ’.   Lesson Objectives: To explain what it means to be risen with Christ. To identify the characteristics of someone who is dead in trespasses. To list the consequences of a life that is dead in trespasses. To examine the lifestyle of someone who is risen with Christ. To evaluate the benefits of living the life that is “risen with Christ”.   What does it mean to be risen with Christ? Ephesians 2:1-6 The term “Risen with Christ”, refers to the lifestyle of someone who has accepted Christ as his lord and personal Savior and has experienced true transformation in character and in their goals of life. It means to be converted from darkness to light and form sin to righteousness by the grace of God.   Colossians 3:1-2 (NKJV), “if then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God.  Set your mind on things above, not on things on earth.”  When a man is risen with Christ, he is given power to overcome evils such as fornication, unclean-ness, evil desires and covetousness, idolatry, pride and unforgiving spirit. The man who has risen with Christ is that believer who has submitted totally to the will of God. He does not compromise in any way, his attention and focus is to do the will of God. The desire for sin is mortified and the grace of God is quickened. He is governed by higher principles which emphasize total surrender to God, a refusal to let sin reign in one’s body and the desire to always be in the will and service of God.   What are the characteristics of someone who is dead in trespasses? Colossians 3:5-9; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 4:25-31 Any man without Christ is living a life that is dead in trespasses. All he does is to please himself and the devil.  The works of the flesh are wholly manifested in such life; and these are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, jealousy, outburst of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, drunkenness, murder, etc. A lifestyle that is dead in trespasses...

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The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, 3/21 – 3/26, 2016

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The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ   Memory Verse: Romans 4:25 – “Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.”   Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Significance of Christ’s death. Hebrews 2:14-15, 9:15, v. 22 & 28 Tuesday: Christ is indeed risen from the dead.  Revelation 1:18, 20:6; 1 Corinthians 15:23 Wednesday: Man’s attempt to secure the tomb of Christ.  Matthew 27:62-66 Thursday: Some evidence of Christ’s resurrection.  Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:9, 14-18; Luke 24:30-44 Friday: Some evidence of Christ’s resurrection. John 20:16, 24-29, 21:4-7; Acts 1:3-9 Saturday: Some benefits of Christ’s resurrection to the believer. 1 Corinthians 15:7,...

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The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, March 20, 2016

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The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ       Central Thought: By His death and resurrection the Lord Jesus Christ paid the price for our redemption.     Hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Text: John 19:1-18, 20:7-9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5       The word “death” as applied to man in the Scripture means separation or a cutting off from realizing God’s purpose, for which he was created. Death does not mean extinction of being.  There are 3 types of death namely physical, spiritual and the second death or eternal death.  Physical death is the common denominator of all mankind in the sense that the rich and the poor and yea, everybody will die.  This is the separation of inner man from the outer man: that is the soul and the spirit from the body.  The body dies and goes to dust, Genesis 3:19.  The body without the spirit is dead, James 2:26.  Spiritual death is separation of man from God because of sin, Genesis 3:8; Isaiah 59:2; Matthew 8:22; Colossians 2:13.  Eternal death is the eternal separation from God, Matthew 10:28; Revelation 2:11. Resurrection is the state of one raised from the dead or returning to life. The death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ are two key events in the Scriptures that have profound impact on our Christian faith.  They are the bedrock of our salvation and the hope of the glorious life to come.         Lesson Objectives: To understand the significance of the death of Christ. To highlight some evidences showing that Jesus was raised from the dead. To appreciate the benefits of Christ’s resurrection to the believers.   What is the significance of Christ’s death? John 12:24; Hebrews 2:14-15, 9:15, 22 & 28; Titus 2:14 The death of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary was to pay the price for our sin. We are bought with a price (a ransom), this price is the precious blood of Jesus which was shed on the cross of Calvary and on our behalf, Galatians 3:13, 4:4-5.  Our redemption means that we are released from the law and form sin,  which was not possible by our keeping of the law in order to obtain acceptance from God.  We are also redeemed form guilt as we received forgiveness of sin, Ephesians 1:7. Christ’s death was substitutional. By this He took our place of death, which we rightly deserved.  His substitutional death qualified Him to become our advocate and intercessor before the Father in heaven.  Christ’s death is significant in that we are not only forgiven but in the sight of God, we appear as if we had never sinned.  This is possible only by having Christ’s righteousness imputed to us who were enemies of God, Romans 4:23-15. Anyone can therefore identify with the death of Christ by believing in Him, John 3:16 and also walking in newness of life, Romans 6:3-5.   Explain the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Resurrection is the act of raising a person from death or returning to life, experienced by a person that had been dead. Resurrection qualified by the article “The”, refers to rising again of Jesus Christ from the dead.  The resurrected Jesus Christ remains alive forevermore, Revelation 1:18, never to die again....

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Being About My Father’s Business, 3/14 – 3/19, 2016

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Being About My Father’s Business   Memory Verse: Luke 10:2 – “Therefore said He unto them, the harvest is truly great, but the laborers are few: Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He would send forth laborers into His harvest.”   Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: What is the Father’s business? Luke 2:49; Mark 16:15-19 Tuesday: Why evangelism is urgent business.  John 4:34-38; Matthew 9:36-37 Wednesday: Requirements for effective evangelism.  Acts 1: 4-8: 2:37-41 Thursday: Requirements for effective evangelism.  Acts 8:30-35; 2 Timothy 2:15 Friday: Requirements for effective evangelism. Matthew 9:36; Luke 18:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Saturday: Components of the Gospel message. Romans 3:23; 1 Corinthians 15:34; Acts 16:31; John 1:12,...

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Being About My Father’s Business, March 13, 2016

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Being About My Father’s Business     Central Thought: Soul winning is the Father’s business in which all believers have a share.   Hymn: Must I go – And Empty Handed? Text: Luke 2:49, 10:11-11; John 9:4; Mark 16:15-18     “How is it that you sought me? Wist you not that I must be about my Father’s business?”, Luke 2:49. From the Scriptures, these are the first recorded words spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ.  From the onset, He made it abundantly clear that He was here on a mission – to do His Father’s business.  From the first opportunity that presented itself, He launched Himself into this task.  One may be tempted to ask, what is this business of the Father that was such a consuming passion in His life?  It was to bring the message of the gospel to the world; the good news of God reconciling the world to Himself by the sacrificial and substitution death of His Son; to enlist men and women into this business and leave it as a perpetual commission to all who come to believe the message of the gospel.  Therefore, as those who have come to embrace the love of God demonstrated in the gospel, we need to see the task of reaching others to God not only as our duty but see it as the Lord Jesus did – it is our Father’s business.     Lesson Objectives: To know what the Father’s business is. To understand the urgency of the business. To know the requirement of effective evangelism. To identify what constitutes the evangelistic message. To appreciate the consequences of not evangelizing.   What is the Father’s business? The Father’s business is the business of evangelizing the world; it is a world alienated from God by sin – the original sin and the present continuing acts of men which offend God. It is the task of making men understand that as Romans 3:23 says, none is exempted, “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God”.  All have sinned and so all have need of God’s forgiveness.  The good news is that by Christ’s death, pardon for sin has been purchased.  All who repent and believe in this finished word of grace have their sins remitted and are reconciled to God.  Having accomplished salvation by His death, the Lord Jesus has left us the business of telling others, so that being reconciled they may escape eternal judgment and damnation awaiting all those who spurn at God’s offer.   Why is evangelism and urgent business? From the Lord’s handling of this matter, it was obvious that it was a very urgent business. In John 4:34 He said to the disciples, “My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me and to finish His work”.  To the Lord, nothing else mattered.  The first reason for this passionate disposition was that “the harvest” was already ripe and plenteous, Matthew 9:36-37; John 4:35-38.  The harvest was already ripe and therefore must be brought in to avoid waste and loss.  Just as God is interested in the souls of men for salvation, so also is the devil but with the aim of bringing them to destruction.  That is why we must get them to obtain abundant...

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Delivered, Yet In Bondage, 3/7 – 3/12, 2016

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Delivered, Yet In Bondage   Memory Verse: John 8:36 – “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.”   Daily Devotional Guide: Monday: Christ gave himself to deliver us from this evil world. Galatians 1:3-4 Tuesday: We are children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.  Galatians 3:26 Wednesday: Walk in the Spirit.  Galatians 5:16-18 Thursday: I am crucified with Christ.  Galatians 2:20 Friday: Be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.  Galatians 5:1 Saturday: Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law.  Galatians...

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Delivered, Yet In Bondage, March 6, 2016

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Delivered, Yet In Bondage     Central Thought: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.   Hymn: Must I go – And Empty Handed? Text: Galatians 3:1-6, 5:1-5; Exodus 32:7-6     It is a great accomplishment to obtain liberty for oneself or for another, but is greater task to sustain the principles and process of that liberty. This scenario is more apt in the Christian race where at repentance; we are delivered from the darkness of sin and Satan, and brought into the marvelous light of Christ’s gospel.  What have we done with this state of liberty?  The tendency to drift into another form of bondage is high, through the conflicts and fusion of the old and new lives. There are very many practical trends in todays’ Church that are clear evidences of bondage among believers. They manifest in life styles, self –imposed taboos and very poor understanding of the divine privileges associated with salvation. This study is aimed at identifying the various forms of bondage plaguing believers today and to proffer solutions out of such captivity.     Lesson Objectives: To explain how one can be delivered and yet be in bondage. To identify the causes of bondage after deliverance. To discuss some biblical examples of people that were delivered and yet in bondage. To identify practices among believers that are evidences of bondage. To examine how we may truly remain delivered from bondage. Discuss the phrase ‘delivered, yet in bondage’. In the context of this study, to deliver means to liberate, or to set free form any form of oppression, barrier, obstacle; while bondage refers to a state of servitude, captivity or subjugation by a force. It means to be restricted in liberty.  The two concepts deliver and bondage are contrary to each other. In the context of salvation in Christ, we are grafted into the family of God when we express faith in Jesus Christ and follow it up with repentance. We are thus delivered.  From this state of liberty, it is possible to gradually slide back into the same type of entanglement or with another form of bondage.  In this situation, our practical lives will not match the expectations of the kingdom.  Such and individual will still be under the oppressive influence of sin, and his Christian growth will be retarded.  Service will be ineffective and living the Christian life (i.e. Christ-like life) becomes burdensome.  The desire for the pleasures of the old lifestyle begins to reawaken.   What are the causes of bondage after deliverance? Proverbs 4:23; Hosea 4:6 The general cause of bondage after deliverance is spiritual carelessness, and poor discernment. This is seen in manifest ignorance of the word of God, giving birth to impatience, greed, incomplete surrender, ungodly association, inadequate discipleship training, and outright disobedience. Other causes are carnality and lust, pride of life and excessive desire for material accomplishment. Others are doctrinal cross-breeding through allegiance to multiple fellowships and numerous prophets.   Are there scriptural instances of people who were delivered, but still experienced bondage? Exodus 32:7-9, Galatians 3:1-3 There are some examples where people who were delivered by God, had to slide back to bondage. The Israelites were delivered from bondage in Egypt by the strong are of God through Moses.  But with every challenge, they openly...

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