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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THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2016 HOME CELL OUTLINE
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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