THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK
15 – SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 9, 2017.
TOPIC:
GOD’S LOVE FOR THE WORLD
Main
Text: John 19:1-7
Memory
verse: For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life -
John 3:16
Introduction
The
punishment that sin brought on humanity is huge for which reason we lost the
opportunity to have fellowship with God. To restore this break in fellowship, a
series of attempts were initiated. Humans turned to smaller gods while God
demanded periodic sacrifices for sins. For the redemptive plan of God to be
fulfilled, sinless blood needed to be shed. For, “without the shedding of blood
there is no forgiveness of sin” (Hebrews 9:22). Easter therefore, signifies the
love of God as He reconciled humanity to Himself. It is never about excursions,
parties, going to beaches or engaging in other social events. Rather, it is a
season of reflection on the great love God has shown to humanity.
Questions
for Discussion
1.
What form of suffering did Jesus undergo? Verses 2-3
2.
What happened when the chief priests and officers saw Jesus? Verse 6
3.
Why did the priests insist on the death of Jesus Christ? Verse 7
4.
What were Jesus’ last words on the cross? John 19:30
5.
What does Easter mean to you?
Conclusion
Our
memory verse is one of the most quoted passages in the Bible. It is one of the
foundational scriptures of the Christian faith. Jesus suffered at the hands of
the soldiers and was crucified because He said He was the son of God. The good
news is, He resurrected from death to give us hope that He has overcome death.
Romans 5:8 tells us that, “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”. How
would we have managed the overwhelming sacrifices for the atonement of our
sins? How could we have overcome the bondage of sin? Above all, how could we
have reconciled with God? This season of Easter reminds us of the great love
God has shown to all humankind. The least we can do as believers is to
replicate this love by telling others about Jesus and showing them love.
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THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK
15 – SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 9, 2017.
TOPIC: PERSEVERING
IN OBEDIENCE UNTO DEATH
Main
Text: Matthew 26:36-46
Memory
Verse: And being found in appearance
as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a
cross! - Philippians 2:8
Introduction
One
of the examples Jesus Christ left us to follow as His disciples is in the area
of perseverance in obedience to Him. As our perfect example, He persevered in
obeying the will of God even to the point of death. Many people come to Christ
in full obedience to Him. However, when they are faced with challenges that
have to do with the faith, they either display partial obedience or become
totally disobedience to Him. In this study, we will examine the perseverance of
Jesus before His death on the cross.
Questions
for Discussion
1.
How many times did Jesus go to pray and what did He pray about? Verses 39, 42,
44
2.
How did Jesus feel when He thought about going to the Cross? Verse 38
3.
How did Jesus demonstrate obedience to the Father? Verse 39
4.
Give examples of life issues that usually prevent Christians from making room
for the will of God in their prayers.
5.
In what practical ways can we live out the saying, “Not my will Lord, but your
will be done”?
Conclusion
Jesus
demonstrated absolute obedience even to the point of death. As God made flesh,
He had the option as death approached to decide not to die. That is why He said
“My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. Yet not as I
will, but as You will”. Notwithstanding this feeling, Jesus still resorted to
finding strength from the Father to do His will. Sometimes, as followers of
Jesus, we also come to such nerve-racking and life-threatening moments. When we
face sicknesses for instance, do we still wait on the Lord to heal us or we
resort to ‘native doctors’ and false prophets? We trust that the Holy Spirit
will grant us the grace to persevere in following Jesus’ example of total
obedience.
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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE
Week 15 (Sunday 9th to Saturday 15th
April, 2017)
- Sunday: 1 Kings 8-9
- Monday: 1 Kings 10-12
- Tuesday: 1 Kings 13-15
- Wednesday: 1 Kings 16-18
- Thursday: 1 Kings 19-20
- Friday: 1 Kings 21-22
- Saturday: 2 Kings 1-3
Week 16 (Sunday 16th to Saturday 22nd
April, 2017)
- Sunday: 2 Kings 4-5
- Monday: 2 Kings 6-8
- Tuesday: 2 Kings 9-11
- Wednesday: 2 Kings 12-14
- Thursday: 2 Kings 15-17
- Friday: 2 Kings 18-20
- Saturday: 2 Kings 21-23
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