COP 2018 BIBLE STUDY AND HOME CELL WEEK 25

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 25 – SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 24, 2018.

TOPIC: TAKING PUBLIC REBUKE IN GOOD FAITH

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 Timothy 5:19-21

Memory Verse: Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly so that others may take warnings. – 1 Timothy 5:20

Introduction

One of the core values of the Church of Pentecost is Church Discipline. Discipline can be defined as training to act in accordance with rules or as an instrument of correction in religious communities. In the light of this, we are cautious as the body of Christ not to condone and connive with sin. All efforts must be put in place to maintain personal and corporate holiness among the Saints of Christ. From today’s study, we shall discuss public rebuke as a means of bringing sanity among the people of God.

Questions for Discussion

1. According to the passage, how should we handle accusations? Verse 19

2. What should be done to those who engage in sin? Verse 20

3. Why should those who sin be rebuked publicly? Verse 20

4. How should these instructions be observed? Verse 21

5. What is your understanding of the term public rebuke?

Conclusion

Accusations are charges of wrong doings or offences. In handling issues relating to Church Discipline, church leaders and those in authority must have enough evidence brought by two or three witnesses. Those who engage in open sin must be rebuked publicly so that others may be warned. Apostle Paul warned church leaders and the body of Christ to keep these instructions without partiality and to do nothing out of favouritism. Public rebuke is the expression of sharp disapproval of an open sin or something evil. The purpose of public rebuke is to admonish or correct an action that is evil and also to serve as a deterrent to others. The saints of Christ need the shepherding spirit and integrity of heart with skilfulness (Psalm 78:72) to exercise this disciplinary measure.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 25 – SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 24, 2018.

ACTIVITY: VISITATION AND HOUSE-TO-HOUSE EVANGELISM

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 25 (Sunday 24^th June to Saturday 30^th June, 2018)

1. Sunday:          Psalms 79-84 
2. Monday:         Psalms 85-89 
3. Tuesday:        Psalms 90-95 
4. Wednesday:   Psalms 96-102
5. Thursday:      Psalms 103-105         
6. Friday:           Psalms 106-108
7. Saturday:       Psalms 109-115

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