COP 2018 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 6

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 6 – SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11, 2018.

TOPIC: THE BIBLE – THE INFALLIBLE WORD OF GOD

Review of Previous Lesson (5 Minutes)

a. What did you learn from the previous lesson?

b. How did you apply it to your life?

Main Text: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Memory Verse: The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times. – Psalm 12:6 (HCSB)

Introduction

The Church of Pentecost has been founded on and is shaped by certain core beliefs which are referred to as the tenets of the church; one of these is The Bible. As a Church, we believe in the infallibility of the Word of God. To say that the Bible is infallible is to confess that the Scriptures are incapable of teaching any error. This therefore, strongly presents the Bible as perfect in its declaration. When we say the Bible is God’s word, it does not mean that any statement in it was spoken by God. Rather, it only means that, God guided every word to be written.

Questions for Discussion

1. How was the prophecy of the Scriptures received? Verse 21

2. How do you understand the infallibility of the Bible?

3. Why should the Bible be considered infallible? Verse 20, 21

4. What are some of the challenges people have with the infallibility of the Bible?

5. What have you learnt from today’s study?

Conclusion

Some critics of the Bible say it is simply a collection of human writings. Others believe it is a great literary masterpiece but not the Word of God. Some also believe that God’s Word is in the Bible but the entire Bible is not God’s Word. Our study today gives us a strong proof that the Bible is not a mere compilation of the writings of men. Rather, it is the product of God’s breath, direction and guidance. The Bible is proven to be accurate in its record of historical events that have been documented elsewhere, and as believers, we uphold its infallibility. Even if none of the books of the Bible had any secular evidence, we still should believe it. The Bible is the most accurately preserved text. The discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls in 1948 goes a long way to prove the infallibility of the Bible.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 6 – SUNDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 11, 2018.

TOPIC: THE BIBLE – FINAL IN AUTHORITY

Review of Previous Lesson (5 Minutes)

a. What did you learn from the previous lesson?

b. How did you apply it to your life?

Main Text: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4: 12-14

Memory Verse:  For you have magnified your word above all your name. – Psalm 138:2b (NKJV)

Introduction

The word “final” means an end to something or the conclusion of a matter. Authority on the other hand is the power or right to give orders or make decisions. This implies that the Bible as “final in authority” is an “all-in-all weapon” for the human race. In other words, it has the final solution to all our issues. The book of Hebrews also accounts that, God’s Word (Bible) is alive and working and is sharper than a double-edged sword (Heb. 4:12). Its judgement is final and unquestionable. In today’s lesson, we shall look at how Jesus Christ overcame the devil by the authority of the word (Bible).

Questions for discussion

1. How do you understand Hebrews 4:12?

2. When was Jesus tempted? Matthew 4:2

3. How did Jesus respond to the temptation? Matthew 4:4, 10 & 11

4. What happens when we read the Bible every day?

5. What have you learnt personally?

Conclusion

The Bible is full of accounts where many crowds were amazed with the power and authority which backed the messages of Jesus and His disciples. We are not talking about basic authority; we are talking about power! There is power in the words of the Bible. When the devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus overcame him with the Word of God. Even Jesus who was full of the Word was tempted at a time when He was in the spirit. This means that the devil is not a respecter of persons and can come to us at any time. We need to follow the example of Jesus by studying the Bible. As we do that, we will gain more understanding and power.

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 6 (Sunday 11^th to Saturday 17^th February, 2018) 

  

1. Sunday:          Leviticus 24-25          
2. Monday:         Leviticus 26-27          
3. Tuesday:        Numbers 1-2 
4. Wednesday:   Numbers 3-4
5. Thursday:      Numbers 5-6 
6. Friday:           Numbers 7-8
7. Saturday:       Numbers 9-11

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