2012 January Week One Lesson

SIGNS OF BEING LED BY THE SPIRIT I-RIGHT LIVING

Main Text: Ephesians 2:8-10                              

Memory Verse: Ephesians 2:10              Click here to download 2012 Theme Song

When one, through the work of the Holy Spirit, receives the new birth after accepting Jesus into his life, he begins to bear the fruit of the Spirit. This shows in his behavior and conduct. It therefore makes the Christian lead an upright life. After the believers had experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, they were identified by their right living.

· They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teachings. (Acts 2:42)

· They were together and had everything in common (Acts 2:44).

· People shared whatever they had with one another. (Acts 4:32)

· In Jerusalem, the Council members realized that the apostles had been with Christ by their behavior- Acts 4:13

· In Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. Their name Christians was associated with the way their lives had been impacted upon by Christ. (Acts 11:26)

· Their practical living at home, work places, the streets and elsewhere might have communicated this name to the people.

Benefits of Right Living

· The individual becomes strong and as a result the church becomes strong in the Lord,

· The Church sends people on missions to other culture.

· The Church provides financial help to other Christians and society. (Acts 11:27-30).

The way we live really shows who we are.

Points for Discussion

1. How do people see us as children of God?

2. Why were the disciples called Christians?

3. What are the benefits of right living to your Church?