2015 APRIL WEEK FOUR LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 26, 2015.

WEEK 17

QUALITIES OF A STEWARD - TEAM PLAYER

Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12 -27

Memory Verse: “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27 NIV)

Introduction

Another quality of a good steward is that of being a team player. Throughout the ministry of Christ He demonstrated the significance of working in teams. He was one with the Father, and for three years, he ministered with twelve disciples. In some cases he moved with Peter, James and John. And occasionally he sent out the disciples in twos for specific assignments. Working together as the team increases productivity. We need to work together like the human body which has different parts but functions as one unit. Every part of the body is important and depends on other parts for the whole body to function well. We are surrounded by people whether at work, in the Church or in the community. It is therefore essential to be good team players for us to achieve positive results.

Discussion Questions

1.    a. Mention three parts of the body and how they help the body function as one unit.

b.  As part of the body of Christ in which way can you contribute to the growth of the Church.

2.    What is the importance of being a team player in the:

b.    Work place?

c.    Community?

3.    What are the factors that destroy teams? Verses 15, 26

4.    How can we maintain our Christian faith as members of teams that are outside the Church circle?

Conclusion

If you are a professional try to be active in your professional association or be a member of your career association. Being a member of a secular association does not mean you have to involve yourself in ungodly activities. Be motivated to take leadership position in secular associations so that you can influence others in the right direction. Like the five wise virgins, be in the right team and do not compromise your faith. Be a good steward of any position that is entrusted to you. Through that you may win souls for the Lord. Avoid back- biting, laziness and gossips which are attitudes that destroy good team spirit.

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