2015 FEBRUARY WEEK ONE LESSON

LORD’S SUPPER DAY

There is no study outline provided for today. The day could be free or the District/Local could introduce any study that is relevant and peculiar to them.

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2015 JANUARY WEEK FOUR LESSON

IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE STUDY

Main Text: Acts 17:10-11

Memory Verse: Acts 17:11 “Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true”

Introduction

Food nourishes the body and helps it grow. The food for the soul is the word of God. It is therefore important for the soul to be nourished with the word of God. Many Christians find time for any other thing apart from studying the word of God. It is sad to see many Christians take notes on Sunday sermons and never read through the notes till the next Sunday.

In our reading today, we encounter the Berean church. They dedicated themselves to the study of the word, even after Paul had preached. A Christian who starves himself of the word of God is susceptible to all forms of winds, such as wrong doctrine, false teachings, and temptations from the devil.

Today’s study looks at the importance of Bible study.

Discussions Questions

1. Where did Paul and Silas go? Acts 17:10

2. Why were the Bereans of a more noble character? Acts 17:11

3. Why were the Bereans preferred ahead of the Thessalonians? Acts 20:11

4. How often did the Bereans study the scriptures? Acts 20:11

5. How often do you study the scriptures?

6. Why do you think bible study is important?

Conclusion

Many Christians are tossed about by all forms of doctrine because they are malnourished in the word of God. Having enough time to feed and digest the word of God provide a very strong foundation for every Christian. A menu of difficult topics, principles of God and deeper insight into the word of God is served at Bible study meetings.

Bible studies also provide members (participants) with a good platform to know one another and build fellowship in the church. It is therefore dangerous for Christians to deliberately avoid Bible studies since it can be detrimental to the development of the church.

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2015 JANUARY WEEK THREE LESSON

INTERCEDING THROUGH YOUR QUIET TIME

Main Text: Genesis 18:20-33

Memory Verse: Ezekiel 22:30. I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so that I would not have to destroy it, but I found none.

Introduction

Quiet time affords believers the opportunity to encounter God every day. This meeting provides a good atmosphere for intercession in all kinds or forms. It is important to note that special intercessory prayer meetings are not the only channels to intercede for others. Intercession is to come between two parties and resolve a dispute by pleading for the one at fault. In today’s study, we will look at God’s desire for an intercessor and how we can use our quiet time to pray on behalf of our friends, colleagues, family, church and even nation.

Discussion Questions

1. What did the LORD say to Abraham? Gen. 18:20-21

2. What was Abraham’s response to the message? Gen. 18:22-23

3. From verse 24-26, how did Abraham intercede for the salvation of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah?
4. What was Abraham’s response to God’s answer? Gen 18:27
5. How persistent was Abraham in his intercession? Gen 18:30-32
6. Why did Abraham intercede for the people of Sodom and Gomorrah?
7. What have you learnt from the story so far?

Conclusion

Abraham encountered God alone and pleaded to God for others and not himself. This study teaches us to intercede and plead for others when we encounter God through our quiet time. Abraham’s passion and persistence in prayer was to free some people in Sodom and Gomorrah. As we engage God in our quiet time, it is important we passionately pray for our family members, colleagues, and the nation among others. For God is always attentive to the prayers of His saints. 

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2015 JANUARY WEEK TWO LESSON

GIVE THANKS

Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5

Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5: 18 “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”

Introduction

Thanksgiving refers to an expression of gratitude to another person for something done. Sometimes, certain things become normal such that we take them for granted-Sleeping and waking up, breathing, walking, urinating, eating, drinking, good health, family relations, friends, traveling mercies, the gift of life, provisions of life, job opportunity etc. We thank our friends for giving us birthday presents, and showing love, care and concern. On Mothers’ and Fathers’ Days, children thank their parents for the benefits of good parenting. Certainly, what God has done for us surpasses all that these relations do for us. Recounting and appreciating what God has done for the Christian help us to thank Him better.

Study Questions

1. What does the Psalmist means by the statement “my soul, do not forget his benefits” Psalm 103:2

2. Why do we sometimes forget the benefits of the Lord? Psalm 103:2

3. What are the benefits we receive from the Lord? Verse 3-5

4. In what forms and ways do the benefits of God come to us?

5. Identify other blessings you can be grateful to God for.

Conclusion

The Psalmist was calling on his soul to acknowledge the blessings of God and not to forget them. We have also received great benefits from the Lord, which should cause us to burst out in thanksgiving, praise and worship. We should be thankful for the material blessings that God bestows on us. These, however, should not be put ahead of the God who bestowed those blessings on us. The material blessing should also not be the only reason why we should thank God. Every day of your life, pause to give thanks, let it be an attitude and make it a practice in your home.

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2015 JANUARY WEEK ONE - LORD'S SUPPER DAY

LORD'S SUPPER DAY

This week is Lord's Supper and Tithes Week and as such there is no Bible Studies on the Lord's Supper Sunday.

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