THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK 28 – SUNDAY
MORNING, JULY 10, 2016
TOPIC: THE
COST OF DISOBEDIENCE – 3
Main Text: Malachi 3:6-12
Memory Verse: Malachi 3:10 Bring
the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test
me in this, says the LORD Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the
floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room
enough for it.
Introduction
Our main text
begins with a remarkable statement telling us that the Lord does not change.
Though He has told us to bring the full tithe into His storehouse, many
Christians find it difficult to obey this command. The fact is that, the
payment of our tithes only shows that, we love God. For He is the one who gives
us the grace (strength and ability) to possess whatever we possess. Just like
disobeying God in sexual sins comes with its own consequences, disobeying Him in
tithing also comes with its attendant effects.
Discussion
Questions
1. In which ways
do Christians rob God? Vrs: 8
2. Why does the
Bible say the nation is under a curse? Vrs: 9
3. What did the
Lord command the people to do in Malachi: 3:10?
4. Why do some
Christians disobey this command?
5. How can we be
faithful in obeying this command?
Conclusion
There is nothing
we have that does not belong to God. Therefore His request that we bring the
whole tithe and offering demands that we submit to Him. Disobedience of this
command leads to pests destroying our crops and vines (work/ homes). There is a
blessing of God you will never receive until you tithe faithfully. We must make
every effort to obey God in tithing.
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THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2016 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK 28 – SUNDAY
EVENING, JULY 10, 2016.
TOPIC: JESUS THE
GOOD SHEPHERD (THE PARABLE OF THE SHEEP, GATE AND SHEPHERD)
Main Text: John 10:1-13
Memory Verse: John 10:11, I
am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Introduction
In the parable,
Jesus represents the gate in two ways. First, He is the gate by which the
shepherd enters the sheep pen. Anyone who does not enter by this gate but enters
by other means is a thief (verse 1 &2). Second, He is the gate by which the
sheep enter and are saved. They will come in and go out through this gate and find
pasture (verse 9). This parable contains specific lessons for Christian leaders
and general lessons for all children of God.
Discussion
Questions
1. What is the
difference between the thief and the shepherd? (Verses 1, 2)
2. Who are the
‘sheep’ in this parable?
3. What does
Jesus mean by saying I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved? (Verse
9)
4. Describe the
relationship between the sheep and the good shepherd (verse 14)
5. What
differentiates the good shepherd from the hired hand? (Verses 11-13)
6. In what
practical ways, do you think, you can imitate Jesus the good shepherd?
Conclusion
The sheep in the
parable represents the children of God. They are so dear to the Lord to the
extent that He watches over them so that the thief and wolf will not have the
opportunity to destroy them. He also wants the sheep to identify His voice so
that they will not follow the stranger or the thief and robber. The shepherd is
expected to identify the voice of the sheep and lead them to where they can
find pasture. He even lays down his life for them. This will differentiate the
good shepherd from the hired hand. The good shepherd in the parable is Jesus.
Leaders of the church, at all levels, are expected to imitate Jesus by
protecting their congregations from false teachers. They are supposed to teach sound
doctrines. In teaching, biblical doctrines should be differentiated from Church
practice and personal opinions. The members of the church are also expected to
be obedient and listen to the voice of their leaders.
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