2012 OCTOBER WEEK THREE LESSON

Study 2: You are My Witness

Main Text: Acts 1:4-9

Memory Verse: Acts 1:8

Introduction

Jesus, after his resurrection revealed himself to his disciples in various ways. He gave them his last command which is also called the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:46-48, John 20:21). However, in the Acts Commission, Jesus used the words, “and you shall be my witnesses”. What does it mean to be a witness? What resource did Jesus promise for his “witnesses”? This lesson will reveal the answers.

Discussion Question

1.       From the question the Disciples asked in verse 6, what do you think they were expecting from following Jesus?

2.       In your view, why do people come to Jesus?

3.      How does Jesus answer in verse 7, help to correct people’s expectation from God?

4.      In verse 8, the disciples are to receive power, what is the purpose of the power?

5.      What is the evidence of this power? Acts 2:4

6.      Have you received this power? Are you using it for the purpose for which it was given?

7.      What does it mean to be a witness to Jesus Christ?

Conclusion

To be a witness may be likened to Jesus being on trial again and you, as a disciple are been called to defend him.  Would you speak or keep silence. Your silence may be an indication that you are part of the prosecution. Any time, you refuse to speak to  persons whom the Lord bring your way, or you apologize and contradict yourself. As a Pentecostal, you have what it takes to be a witness to the Lord. Please do not disappoint him. 

2012 OCTOBER WEEK TWO LESSON

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Study 1: The Mission of Jesus

Main Text: Luke 19:1-10

Memory Verse: Luke 19:10

Introduction 

The Bible indicates that Jesus is the Son of God, who left the splendor, beauty, glory, etc. of heaven to come to the dirt, sin, trouble and sadness of Earth. Why did Jesus come to earth? According to our memory verse, He came to seek and to save those who were lost. He had to give a huge sacrifice to achieve that purpose. Knowing His purpose would shape our life and actions with regards to what we do for Him and with Him. According to Matthew 1:21, Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was destined to save His people from their sins.

Discussion Question

1.       Who was Zacchaeus? V2

2.       In your view, why did he seek to see Jesus?

3.      What prevented him from seeing Jesus?  V3

4.      According to verse 5, what did Jesus do when he got to the tree?  

5.      From verse 10, what did Jesus say was purpose for coming to Earth?

6.      Was this purpose achieved in the life of Zacchaeus? What shows?

7.      As a Christian, what lessons do you learn from the purpose of Jesus and how he sought to achieve it?  

Conclusion                                                                                                   

 Zacchaeus, as far as we know, had never heard, seen or spoken to this man Jesus before this day - yet, in the space of a few minutes, his entire life was turned upside down! Although he was hiding on a tree, Jesus who had come to seek for the lost sought for him even on the tree. If we say we are His followers, then His purpose should become our purpose, to seek to save the lost by sharing the Gospel 

2012 OCTOBER WEEK ONE LESSON

Lesson 19-The Disciple & Home Management

– Managing Resources

Main Text: Acts 5: 1-11                      

Memory Verse: 1 Timothy 6:10

Introduction

The home is a very important place in God’s plan of salvation. It is here that characters are formed and developed through training. For this God provides various resources for the comfort of members. The disciple is called upon to be a steward of God’s resources. This responsibility needs to be carried out well to glorify God.

A disciple of Christ needs to know that:

·         God is the source of all the resources.

o   The earth and everything belong to Him –Psalm 24:1

o   The silver and gold belong to Him – Haggai 2:8

o   The time at his disposal belong to God – Psalm 31:15

o   The food on his table belong to God – Psalm 103:5

o   The clothing he has belong to God – Genesis 28: 20

o   All other resources in the home belong to God – Deut. 8:18

·         God expects him to take good care of all resources in the home

·         Resources must be used to advance the welfare of people

·         Resources must be used to advance the progress of God’s work

·         He should be careful he does not become a slave to any of the resources – 1 Timothy 6:10

·         God blesses disciples who prove themselves faithful stewards.

Points for Discussion:

1.     Mention some of the resources God has given you in the home.

2.    How do you take care of the resources God provides for the home?

3.    Is God pleased with the way you manage His resources?

4.      Are other members of the home pleased with how you manage God’s resources?