THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK 29 – SUNDAY
MORNING, JULY 17, 2016
TOPIC:
HOMOSEXUALITY, WHAT IS IT?
Main Text: Genesis 19: 1-25
Memory Verse: Leviticus 18:22.
Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.
Introduction
Discussions on
the subject of Homosexuality has received much attention in recent times
following the shocking news of its legalization in certain countries. Thus, it
is imperative to provide a biblical perspective against the backdrop of various
shades of opinion propagated by different interest groups in modern day society.
In three studies we shall explore the meaning, biblical view and the effects of
homosexuality. Our study today looks at the meaning, of homosexuality and the
first mention of its occurrence in the Bible.
Discussion
Questions
1. What did the
men of Sodom seek to do with the angels? (Verse 5)
2. What was
Lot’s response to their request? (Verse 7-8)
3. In what ways
did their actions constitute homosexual behaviour?
4. What does the
first mention of homosexuality in the bible say about the practice?
5. What is your
attitude to homosexuality? Why?
Conclusion
Homosexuality is
sexual desire or attraction directed and expressed between persons of the same
sex. Males between whom such sexual desire is expressed are termed gay while
females guilty of this immoral conduct are called lesbians. This is what
the men of Sodom sought to do with the angels and were subsequently destroyed. The
story discussed above provides the first mention of homosexuality in the Bible.
More importantly, the story indicates that the practice is forbidden by God as
shown by the destruction of the city and the men who attempted this despicable
act with the angels. Homosexuality is one of many sexual perversions and acts
of the sinful nature spoken of in Romans 1: 26-27. God designed sexual
relations to take place between a man and a woman within marriage and thus,
forbids sexual expressions between persons of the same sex.
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THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2016 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK 29 – SUNDAY
EVENING, JULY 17, 2016.
TOPIC: JESUS
EARNESTLY SEEKS THE LOST (THE PARABLE OF THE LOST COIN)
Main Text: Luke 15: 8-10
Memory Verse: Luke 15:10, In
the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of
God over one sinner who repents.
Introduction
During my
childhood days, my mother traded in bread which we sold by the street at night.
Because of the possibility of some of the monies falling on the ground, each
night after sales, we did a careful search. We used our traditional light
called “bobo” (kind of lamp which uses wick and kerosene) to carefully search
the ground if any of our coins had dropped. This was to make sure nothing we
had toiled for gets lost. Jesus daily seeks the lost in even a more earnest
manner as indicated in the parable.
Discussion Questions
1. How many of
the woman’s coins got lost? (verse 8)
2. How did she
do the search? (verse 8)
3. What did she
do when the coin was found? (verse 9)
4. What effect
does the repentance of a sinner have in heaven? (verse 10)
5. How should this
parable encourage us to do effective evangelism in the church?
Conclusion
The woman had
ten coins and only one out of the ten got missing but she kept the nine safely
and lighted a lamp, swept the house and searched carefully until she found the
lost coin. Finding the lost coin, she invited all her friends and neighbours to
join her for celebration. All unbelievers are lost coins that Jesus is looking
for. However, He has entrusted this business of searching for the lost to the
church (Matthew 28:18-20). We must employ all available tools and measures to
bring the lost to the saving knowledge of Christ because anybody, who wins a
soul for Christ, brings great joy to the angels of God.
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