COP 2018 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 24

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 24 – SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 17, 2018.

TOPIC: THE DISCIPLINE OF GOD

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: Hebrews 12:5-11

Memory Verse: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. – Hebrews 12:11

Introduction

Public rebuke is a disciplinary measure to deal with sin and false accusations in the body of Christ. In today’s lesson, we will look at our attitude towards God’s discipline and the benefits associated with enduing it faithfully and sincerely. Our passage clearly establishes that the Lord disciplines those He loves and punishes everyone He accepts. It is often said that in a society without discipline, anarchy is bound to occur. Knowing some disciplinary measures guides our lives and ministries as believers even as we continue to abide in Christ.

Questions for Discussion

1. According to the passage, how should we consider discipline? Verse 5-6

2. What should be our attitude towards discipline? Verse 7

3. Why should human fathers discipline their children? Verse 8

4. Why does God discipline those He accepts as His children? Verse 10-11

5. What practical lessons have you learnt from the study?

Conclusion

As saints abiding in Christ, God is calling us to accept discipline and not to lose heart or take it lightly. Our attitudes should be asking God to give us grace to endure. God’s discipline is for our good so that we can share in His holiness. Discipline produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have gone through it. God is calling us to accept discipline that may be meted out to us by the Church for our own good, though it may be very painful. Discipline is meant to shape, transform and make us better persons.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 24 – SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 17, 2018.

TOPIC: CHURCH DISCIPLINE

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: Hebrews 12:14-17

Memory Verse: See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. – Hebrews 12:15

Introduction

In our previous study, we looked at our attitudes toward provocation. In today’s lesson, we will explore some disciplinary measures God, through the Church of Pentecost uses in efforts to maintain personal and corporate holiness. It is important to know these disciplinary measures so as to guide our lives and ministries.

Questions for Discussion

1. Mention two qualities a believer must aspire to have. Verse 14

2. What are the consequences of falling short of the grace of God? Verse 15

3. Mention the groups of people we are not to be associated with. Verse 16

4. What should be done to those who continue to live in sin and exhibit godless behaviour?

5. What lessons have you learnt from this passage?

Conclusion

As believers in Christ, God expects us to live in peace with everyone and to be holy - for without it no one will see the Lord. We are admonished not to fall away from the grace of God as this causes trouble and defiles many. The godless and sexually immoral are examples of those who are not abiding in Christ. Those who continue to live with sin or lead others into it are likely to be rebuked publicly. When there are no signs of repentance, other strict disciplinary measures could be meted out to them. These may include suspensions (temporary removal or restriction of a member from a position or benefit especially as punishment), revoking of office (withdrawal or reversal of an officer from a call as a form of punishment) – in some extreme cases, ex-communication (termination of ties or any form of fellowship with an individual or group as a form of punishment) from the church.

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 24 (Sunday 17^th June to Saturday 23^rd June, 2018)

1. Sunday:          Psalms 43-48 
2. Monday:         Psalms 49-54 
3. Tuesday:        Psalms 55-60 
4. Wednesday:   Psalms 61-67
5. Thursday:      Psalms 68-71 
6. Friday:           Psalms 72-75
7. Saturday:       Psalms 76-78

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