2015 OCTOBER WEEK FOUR LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 25, 2015.

WEEK 43

QUALITIES OF A STEWARD – Preparedness

Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13

Memory Verse: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. Matthew 25:13” (NIV)

Introduction

The parable of the ten virgins indicates that all the ten virgins were aware of the coming of the bridegroom, all did not know the specific time and all were waiting patiently for the coming of the bridegroom. The major difference is that five were waiting in readiness and made preparation in case the bridegroom delayed. While the other five were not adequately prepared for any delay. Many Christians can be caught up in this scenario. You may be involved in doing things for the Church, but how ready you are is more important. Readiness means staying in Christ, living a daily righteous life. Paul encourages us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. Salvation should not be taken for granted. Living in readiness is demonstrating through your life that Christ will come in a twinkling of the eye for those who truly abide in him.

Discussion Questions

1. What is your understanding of living in readiness?

2. Why were the five foolish virgins shut outside? Verses: 7-10

3. What happens to people who are not ready for the coming of the bride? Verses: 11-12, 30

4. What shows that the five wise virgins were ready and how can we apply that to our lives? Verses: 7-10

5. How can we keep watch for the coming of our Lord for His saints?

Conclusion

We don’t have the power to postpone the coming of our Lord for His saints; neither do we have the technology to determine his specific date of coming. One thing we have the means to do, is to keep watch, avoid living a double life and be always ready for His coming.

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2015 OCTOBER WEEK THREE LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 18, 2015.

WEEK 42

THE QUALITIES OF A STEWARD – Having An Abiding Faith

Main Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Memory Verse:” But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.” Jude 20 (NIV)

Introduction

As stewards of the Lord we need to have an abiding and deep faith in the teachings and practices of the Master. Then we would be able to follow him steadfastly and not be tossed by any kind of doctrine. Gifts can be transferred but as stewards, it is our responsibility to develop strong faith in the Lord. No one can transfer that to us. There is the need to develop our individual spiritual life. A good steward must be rooted in the faith. Having an abiding and strong faith makes us productive.

Discussion Questions

1. What do you understand by having an abiding and strong faith?

2. Why should a good steward have an abiding and strong faith? Verse 10

3. How does a good steward develop deep faith?

4. What is the benefit of having an abiding and strong faith? Verse 11.

5. Are there circumstances in life that makes believers not to have strong faith?

Conclusion

The Bible warns us that in the last days there will be scoffers, deceivers and false prophets and above all the love of many disciples shall wax cold. It is therefore imperative that we have an abiding and strong faith to overcome temptations. To have an abiding and strong faith means know Christ through consistent personal, Bible study, reading of and meditation on the word of God and Prayer life. It is through these activities that we can also develop our faith in the Lord.

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2015 OCTOBER WEEK TWO LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 11, 2015.

WEEK 41

SLANDER

Main Text: 2 Sam 16: 1-6, 19: 24 – 30

Memory Verse: Leviticus 19:16 – Do not go about spreading slander among your people.

Introduction

The word “Slander” is mentioned more than forty (40) times in the Bible. Slander means to say something false and malicious about somebody with the intention to damage his reputation. In Matt. 15:19, it is listed among the vices that proceed from a man’s heart and makes him unclean. The slanderous word may be true of the person like a past sin or weakness in his life, but it is still slander because the intention is to deliberately harm the person and damage his reputation. In today’s reading, Ziba, a crooked character slanders his master Mephibosheth because he wanted to have favour with David. He lied and presented his master in very bad light. Slander is an especially ugly sin because the victim is usually not there to defend himself or herself. When we slander people, we seek to make others hate, isolate, or punish them as people unfit for respect or recognition. In Chapter 19, David returned to Jerusalem and found out the truth about Ziba’s wicked schemes. Let’s study together.

Discussion Questions

1. What is slander?

2. Who was Mephibosheth? Who was Ziba? 2 Sam 9: 1-6

3. What did Ziba tell David about Mephibosheth? 2 Sam 16:1-3.

4. What did Ziba get from his lies? 2 Sam 16:4

5. What was the proof of Mephibosheth’s loyalty to David? 2 Sam 19:24

6. Have you ever been slandered by, or slander somebody before? What happened?

7. How can we free ourselves from the spirit of slander? Ex. 23: 1-3, Prov. 6: 1

Conclusion

The scripture has much to say about slander. In the Psalms, David is distressed by those who slander him, (Ps. 31:13, 38:20, 41:6, 54:5). Slander does to the spirit what a murderer’s sword does to the body. The slanderer can concoct any story and spread it without the victim being aware. When we are tempted to malign somebody, we should remember the Lord’s Golden rule, “Do unto others as you want them do to you”. Slander is akin to false accusations and Satan is the accuser of the brethren. Let us not join him.

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2015 OCTOBER WEEK ONE LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4, 2015.

WEEK 40

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.