THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK
15 – SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 15, 2018.
TOPIC: THE
ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN, GENERAL SECRETARY AND INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS DIRECTOR
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
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: 1
Samuel 16:1-13
Memory Verse: But
the Lord said to Samuel, Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I
have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People
look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. – 1 Samuel
16:7
Introduction
In our previous study, we
learnt about the role of prayer in the election of leaders. The focus of
today’s study is on the fact that, even though God can use anyone for His work,
He respects the authority of divinely established leadership. He spoke to Moses
and instructed him concerning the next leader for Israel (Num. 27:18-20). Also,
in today’s passage, God spoke to Samuel and instructed him to anoint David as
the next king for Israel.
Questions for Discussion
1. Why did God send
Samuel to Bethlehem? Verse 1
2. Why didn’t Samuel
anoint any of the sons of Jesse earlier presented? Verse 6-9
3. Why do you think God
is interested in the heart of the leader of His people? (Verse 7; Prov. 4:23)
4. What is the role of
the General Council in the election of the first three Principal Officers of
the Church of Pentecost?
Conclusion
Samuel did not anoint any
of the seven sons of Jesse because God had rejected them. God is interested in the
heart of the leader because, out of it flows all the issues of life (Prov.
4:23). In electing the Chairman, General Secretary or International Missions
Director, the constitution of The Church of Pentecost gives the Executive
Council the responsibility to regulate its own proceedings after prayerful
consideration and present a candidate from among the apostles and prophets to
the Electoral College for open discussion and secret ballot. The Electoral
College shall present the candidate so elected to the General Council for a
secret voting by 2/3 majority. In case the 2/3 majority is not obtained the
process will continue up to a third time, after which a simple majority vote
will be conducted on the two highest ones.
The church believes that
as we pray, God will surely speak to the Executive Council whose nomination
shall be prayerfully considered by the Electoral College. As a result, the
constitution of The Church of Pentecost directs that all directive prophecies
and revelations concerning candidates for consideration for the positions be
communicated verbally or in writing to the Executive Council through the
Chairman of the Church for prayerful consideration.
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THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK
15 – SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 15, 2018.
TOPIC: APPOINTMENTS –
AREA, DISTRICT AND LOCAL MINISTRY LEADERS
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: Numbers
11:16-17, Acts 13:1-4
Memory Verse: One
day as these men were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said,
‘Dedicate Barnabas and Paul for the special work to which I have called them’.
– Acts 13:2
Introduction
The selection of the 70
elders (Num. 11:16) to the position of tribal and group leaders was done by
Moses. The Bible does not give us detailed information on the processes Moses
used. However, the criterion was to choose men who were capable and well known
by the people. Also, the selection of Paul and Barnabas was done by the Holy
Spirit during prayers. The Apostles were appointed by Jesus and the selection
of the seven deacons was by consensus. The choosing of Matthias was done by
casting lots after prayers (Acts 1:24-26). The Area and District Ministry
leaders are appointed by the Area/District Presbytery on the recommendation of
the Area/District Executive Committee respectively. They hold office for three
years and can be reviewed for further terms. Local Ministry leaders are
appointed by the Local Presbytery in consultation with the District Minister
and shall hold office for a term of two years and may be reviewed for further
terms. Holders of these positions, unlike Ministry Directors, are unpaid
officers.
Questions for Discussion
1. How are the
Area/District Ministry leaders appointed?
2. How long are their
respective terms of office?
3. What were the criteria
for the choosing of the seventy elders and the seven deacons? Numbers 11:16; 18:21;
Acts 6:3
4. What lessons have you
learnt from this study?
Conclusion
The Constitution guides
the Church in choosing people to fill leadership positions. These people must
be full of the Holy Spirit, capable and willing to work. We may not be in the
position to take such decisions, but we are in the position to pray for the
Holy Spirit to direct our leaders to make the right choices for the Church. The
presbytery at all levels should ensure that office holders are reviewed as
directed by the Constitution of the Church. Review means that the Ministry
leader can either continue or be changed. Officers should be willing to accept
the decisions of the presbytery at each level.
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READ
THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE
Week
15 (Sunday 15th to Saturday 21st April, 2018)
- 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
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