COP 2016 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 47

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 47 – SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 20, 2016

TOPIC: THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE

Main Text: Gen. 22:1-8

Memory Verse: Genesis 22:3 Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about.

Introduction

Soon, we are about ending our study on hearing and obeying the voice of the Lord. Hearing and obeying the Lord brings great blessings. Jesus himself modelled the attitude of obedience for us. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He asked His Father to remove the “cup” of humiliation and death from Him. He knew fully what the crucifixion meant. The emotional pressure was so intense that great drops of blood penetrated His skin. Yet even in the midst of that agony, Jesus prayed, “yet not my will, but yours be done” Luke: 22:42. There are many other biblical examples of those who yielded to divine authority. Abraham after waiting patiently on God for the promise of an heir coming from his own body was later asked to sacrifice him. His obedience to this strong instruction from the Lord gladdened God’s heart.

Discussion Questions

1. What did God instruct Abraham to do? Genesis 22:2

2. How did Abraham respond to God’s instruction? Genesis 22:3

3. What question did Isaac ask his father? Genesis 22:7

4. Personally, have you been instructed by God before? What was your response to him?

Conclusion

The blessings that resulted from Jesus’ obedience was that, He was given all authority and the name that is above all names. Abraham was also recognized as a man of great faith and the father of generations. As we learn to obey God, He directs our paths and blesses us. It is time we learn to pray like Jesus and say “Thy will be done” Lord!

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2016 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 47 – SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 20, 2016.

ACTIVITY: SERMON DISCUSSION / PASTORAL CARE GROUPINGS & VISITATION

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COP 2016 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 46

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 46 – SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 13, 2016

TOPIC: TAKE HEED THAT NO ONE DECEIVES YOU

Main Text: Matthew 24:4-13

Memory Verse: Matthew 24:11-12. And many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.

Introduction

One common characteristic of false prophets and false teachers is that they deceive people and draw them away from God. In view of this, believers must be cautious not to follow their deception. Jesus warns that false prophets are not afraid to speak in His name. This makes it difficult for people to recognise their true identity. However, the best way to spot a counterfeit is to study the original. Thus, falsehood can easily be recognised if Christians devote ample time to prayer and studying the Word of God.

Discussion Question

1. How will the false prophets come? Vs. 5

2. What role do believers need to play in the midst of false prophets? Vs. 4

3. What challenges will the true believer encounter according to verse 9?

4. How do you understand the statement ‘because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold’? Vs. 12

5. What will you do personally to ensure that you are not deceived?

Conclusion

Jesus warns that false prophets will come in his name to deceive and lead many astray. Also, the statement ‘the love of many will grow cold’ implies a decline in fervency of spirit due to the abundance of iniquity. Thus, following what everybody does can be misleading because the majority is not always right. Our study also reveals that believers who speak and hold on to the truth will face persecution. Nevertheless, God is pleased if we face persecution and hold fast to what the Bible teaches us even if the majority chooses to go astray.

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WEEK 46 – SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, 2016.

TOPIC: THE GREAT BANQUET (THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET)

Main Text: Luke 14:16-24

Memory Verse: Revelation 19:9, Then the angel said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!’” And he added, “These are true Words of God.”

Introduction

This parable is an illustration of God’s great invitation to mankind and the flimsy excuses men usually give for not accepting His invitation. Jesus told this parable at a feast in a Pharisee’s home. The story originally applied to Israel and how they rejected the gospel by making excuses (vrs 16-22) and how the invitation was extended to the Gentiles (vrs 23 & 24). Today, however, the parable has a strong personal message to all men everywhere. Men are saved by responding to God’s invitation through Christ and they are lost by making excuses. Some of the excuses men are making include acquiring property, doing business, and marriage. These activities are not bad in themselves but when they are pursued at the total exclusion of God and His will for us, they become a snare that denies us Heaven.

Discussion Questions

1. Why did the invitees refuse to attend the banquet? (Verse 18)

2. What are some of the excuses they made? (Verse 18-20)

3. What are some excuses some people are making today to reject the call of Christ?

4. When and where will this Great Banquet be held? (Verse 15b).

5. Discuss verse 22 in light of what the Lord said in John 14:2.

Conclusion

God’s invitation for salvation is to all. God loved humankind of all races and gave His son for all. However, mankind has all kinds of excuses to reject the gospel of Christ. For the philosopher, it does not make sense, for the businessman, it is not profitable, for the worldly it is not exciting, for religionists, it is a lie, the list goes on. But God’s invitation still remains to “whosoever will”. We must bring in as many as we can while there is still time.

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