THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK 17 – SUNDAY
MORNING, APRIL 24, 2016
TOPIC: SERVANTS
OF THE KING OF KINGS
Main Text: Nehemiah 5: 1-13
Memory Verse: Nehemiah 5: 10. I
and my brothers and my men are also lending the people money and grain. But let
the exacting of usury stop!
Introduction
Is it true that
in certain societies people live, progress, and prosper at the expense of their
fellow citizens? To what extent can Christians be said to be guiltless of this
sort of exploitation? It may also be true that there are workers who get paid
for no work done. There others too whoout of reverence for God ensure that they
do the right thing at all times and wherever they find themselves. They have no
motivation to cheat or exploit others.
Discussion
Questions
1. What reason
do we find in verse 2 for the outcry raised by the men and their wives?
2. What reason
do we find in verse 3 for the outcry raised by some of the Jews?
3. What did some
of the Jews complain of in verse 4-5?
4. Why do you
think Nehemiah took action when he heard the complaints? Verse 6-13
5. To which of
the groups of people in the passage do you belong?
Conclusion
Some political
office holders get so busy pursuing their personal interest that they lose
sight of why they are in office. For some businessmen the quest to maximize profits
makes them become insensitive to human suffering. And some well-meaning
Christians are likely to be guilty of offering to help the needy only to
enslave them. Painfully, people in leadership positions who should ensure
equity in society, look on with indifference as the weak and vulnerable are plundered
by the rich and powerful. Nevertheless, we should always bear in mind that, God
has never lacked a Nehemiah for any society where greed and wickedness are
glorified. Nehemiah was a man of integrity so he was spiritually sensitive to
the corrupt practices. He showed compassion on the needy in society (verse 10)
so he had the moral courage to confront the corrupt officials. He called for a public
trial to sanction the corrupt government officials (verse 7) because he hated
to cover up evil out of genuine reverence for God. Nehemiah retrieved from the
officials all the ill-gotten assets to deter others from corrupt practices.
Does your country cry for a Nehemiah?
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THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK 17 – SUNDAY
MORNING, APRIL 24, 2016
ACTIVITY: DISTRICT/LOCAL/CELL
INPUT
This week allows the District, Local
or Cell to make an input to the Cell meetings. On this day, the District
Minister through the Presiding Elders or Cell leaders provide the direction for
study. It could be used for prayer, fellowship, get together, evangelism, etc.
There could also be a study on issues that are pressing within the District/Local/Cell
Group (or locality).
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