COP 2017 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 39

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 39 – SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017.

TOPIC: RAISING GODLY CHILDREN IN OUR GENERATION

Main Text: Mark 10: 13-16

Memory Verse: But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God” - Mark 10:14 (NKJV)

Introduction

One of the blessings God gave to Adam and Eve was for them to be fruitful and multiply (Gen 1:20). After the flood, God pronounced the same blessing on Noah and his family (Gen 9:1). It is obvious that one way we can multiply is through birth. God expects our offspring to be God-fearing and a light to the world. In our world today, some children are rebellious to the things of God. Some are involved in petty stealing, drug abuse, armed robbery, among others. Others have become street children just because they lacked parental love and care. Thus, our responsibility as parents goes beyond dedicating our children to the Lord.

Questions for Discussion

1. Who brought the children to Jesus, and what was the purpose? Verse 13

2. Discuss the reaction of the disciples when the children were brought to Christ. Verse 13

3. Why do you think the disciples behaved this way?

4. How did Jesus receive the children? Verse 16

5. In what ways can parents, siblings, and others hinder children from coming to Christ?

Conclusion

Parents and others can hinder children through their bad examples from coming to Christ. These may include non-involvement in church activities, use of abusive language, quarrelling, fighting, lying and depriving children the right to education and food. The disciples may have considered the children to be a nuisance to Jesus. However, Jesus rebuked them and blessed the children. It is the responsibility of adults to train up children in the way of the Lord so they will not depart from it (Prov 22:6). We cannot neglect the development of children. We have to ensure that they grow and remain in the Lord. Jesus, our true example, welcomes children into His bosom. We should also do likewise.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 39 – SUNDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017.

ACTIVITY: DISTRICT / LOCAL / CELL INPUT

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 39 (Sunday 24^th September to Saturday 30^th September, 2017)    

1. Sunday:          Obadiah & Jonah     
2. Monday:         Micah 1-4      
3. Tuesday:        Micah 5-7
4. Wednesday:   Nahum 1-3
5. Thursday:      Habakkuk 1-3
6. Friday:           Zephaniah 1-3
7. Saturday:       Haggai 1-2

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