THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK 7 – SUNDAY
MORNING, FEBRUARY 12, 2017
TOPIC:
JESUS, MY
PERFECT EXAMPLE
Main Text: Matthew 3:11-17
Memory Verse: Jesus
answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me” - John 14:6
Introduction
Miriam Webster’s Dictionary defines the word example as “a person
or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed.” It means
that an example becomes the standard to measure a behaviour or action. All
around us, there are many examples which shape, transform and inform our lives.
Among the characters in scripture, we see that the Lord Jesus stands out in
character, attitude, behaviour and conduct. The scriptures urge us to imitate
Christ who alone is the way that leads us to God. For example, the Apostle Paul
told the Corinthians, “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ” (1
Cor 11:1). We are also told in Philippians 2:5 to follow the example of Christ
in humility. Christ Himself told His disciples to imitate His example in
service (John 13:13). These and other examples make it clear that in all things
Christ is the perfect example to follow.
Questions For Discussion
1. How different is Jesus’ baptism from that of John? Verses 11-12
2. What makes Jesus different from others? John 14:6
3. What kind of approval did Jesus have at His baptism? Verse 17
4. Pick out the divine and human elements of the Lord Jesus in the
passage.
5. In what ways can we see the perfect example of Christ in the
passage?
Conclusion
Everything points to the fact that Jesus Christ is the perfect
example. From His birth to His death, He proved by His life, character and
ministry that He is the benchmark for measuring human and godly standards.
Jesus’ conduct was exceptional, His character impeccable and His calling
divine. No wonder, He emphatically declared “I am the way, the truth and the
life”. His uniqueness was unparalleled and this was affirmed all the more when
at His baptism, the heavens opened and the Spirit descended upon Him like a
dove. Then a voice said, “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well
pleased.” The totality of the person of Jesus makes Him the perfect example we
can emulate.
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THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2017 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK
7 – SUNDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 12, 2017.
TOPIC: THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST
Main Text: Philippians 2:6-11, Colossians
1:15-20
Memory Verse: Therefore let all
Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both
Lord and Messiah - Acts 2:36
Introduction
A story is told of a Christian
passenger in a plane who refused to take an alcoholic beverage. When asked, he
exclaimed that he is under the Lordship of his Master Jesus and serves
dutifully 24 hours. Conscious submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ is one
of the gray areas in the lives of many professing Christians. It seems that
many are comfortable to acknowledge Jesus as their Saviour because of His death
and resurrection but find it difficult to accept Him as Lord. Hence, we live
our lives as people who have been saved but are still ‘lords’ of our lives. The
finality of the Christian faith, however, is to recognize the Lordship of Jesus
Christ in the lives of all believers as alluded by Paul (Phil 2:9). The aim of
this study is to help us to reflect on the Lordship of Jesus Christ,
acknowledge it and bring ourselves completely under His rulership as we seek to
be His worthy examples.
Questions For Discussion
1. How does Philippians
2:9-11 relate to the lordship of Jesus Christ?
2. What are some of the
attributes of His lordship? Colossians 1:15-18
3. What does it mean to
acknowledge Jesus as Lord?
4. Discuss the
implications of not yielding to the lordship of Jesus Christ. Romans 6:16
5. In what ways can we
yield to the lordship of Jesus?
Conclusion
The Lordship of Jesus Christ as
indicated in this study is basically His reign and supremacy in our lives. This
involves total submission, obedience and reverence for His person and
willingness to yield to Him completely. We acknowledge his lordship by our
righteous living, daily devotions in prayer and worship, church attendance,
submission to our leaders, paying our vows, forgiving those who offend us and
loving one another. As long as we submit to something else instead of Christ,
that object becomes our Lord. We become true disciples of Jesus Christ when we
consciously make Him Lord of our lives.
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READ
THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE
Week
7 (Sunday 12th to Saturday 18th February, 2017)
- Sunday: Numbers 12-14
- Monday: Numbers 15-17
- Tuesday: Numbers 18-20
- Wednesday: Numbers 21-23
- Thursday: Numbers 24-26
- Friday: Numbers 27-30
- Saturday: Numbers 31-33
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