COP 2018 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 8

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 8 – SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 25, 2018.

TOPIC: THE BIBLE IS COMPREHENSIVE IN SUFFICIENCY

Review of Previous Week’s Lesson (5 Minutes)

a. What did you learn last week?

b. How did you apply it to your life?

Main Text: 2 Timothy 3: 14-17

Memory Verse: All scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness. – 2 Timothy 3:16 (HCSB)

Introduction

Some have doubted how a single document (The Bible) with only sixty-six (66) books could contain all that is needed for life, godliness, faith, morality and answer all the questions of humanity in an ever-changing world. However, the Bible is comprehensive in its sufficiency. This means, it is complete and has enough information to fully meet the needs of all persons at all times in all generations. This is what Paul communicates in today’s passage for discussion.

Questions for Discussion

1. What was Timothy asked to do? Verse 14

2. What purpose did the Bible (Scripture) serve Timothy? Verse 15?

3. Identify the source of Scripture. Verse 16

4. State the benefits of the Bible to Christians. Verse 16

5. What practical lessons can we learn from 2 Timothy 3:17?

Conclusion

Paul was convinced of the truth handed down to Timothy and encouraged him to continue in them. Timothy did not just learn them; he was fully convinced of them because he could trust those from whom he had learnt the Scriptures – Lois, Eunice and Paul. The Scriptures had given Timothy instructions through faith by which he had obtained wisdom unto salvation. Since the Scriptures is inspired by God, it is good for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. By constantly studying, believing and practising the Word of God, Christians could be adequately prepared and mature for every good work.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 8 – SUNDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 25, 2018.

TOPIC: PATRIOTISM AND INDEPENDENCE

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: Exodus 3:7-12; Exodus 5:1-4

Memory Verse: So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey- the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. – Exodus 3:8

Introduction

The attractiveness of the Gold Coast (now Ghana) led to a struggle among many European countries for its control. However, in 1874, the British took firm control of many parts of the country and colonised the people. They benefited much from the people by exploiting their rich resources. However, some committed patriots led by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah fought for the independence of the nation making Ghana the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence. Sustaining independence comes with responsibilities and commitments toward the state. It is worth noting that, God never desires any nation to be under oppression, unless by His sovereignty.

Questions for Discussion

1. What did the LORD tell Moses concerning Israel? Exodus 3:7

2. What was God’s purpose for the Israelites while they were in slavery? Exodus 3:8

3. What was Pharaoh’s response to God’s command to release the people of Israel? Exodus 5: 2,4

4. Why do colonised nations or the oppressed demand for independence?

5. How can we show commitment towards the state and be responsible citizens?

Conclusion

God saw Israel’s misery and was really concerned about their plight. However, Pharaoh was reluctant to grant their release. He wanted them to remain in servitude against God’s will. God through mighty works delivered them from the yoke of slavery. Mere independence from our masters does not guarantee good life and success. Rather, being independent should create in us the spirit of creativity, desire for development, ability to overcome challenges and love for godliness. Independence from human dominion is good. However, independence from God is dangerous and must not be ventured at all.

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 8 (Sunday 25^th to Saturday 3^rd March, 2018)

          

1. Sunday:          Numbers 34-37         
2. Monday:         Deuteronomy 1-2      
3. Tuesday:        Deuteronomy 3-4      
4. Wednesday:   Deuteronomy 5-7
5. Thursday:      Deuteronomy 8-11    
6. Friday:           Deuteronomy 12-15
7. Saturday:       Deuteronomy 16-19

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