COP 2018 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 36

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 36 – SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018.

TOPIC: THE TENETS OF THE CHURCH – REPENTANCE

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: Luke 15:11-32

Memory Verse: I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. – Luke 15:7

Introduction

In our study today, we shall explore the meaning of repentance and its implication to our lives as believers. The Standard Dictionary defines repentance as a sincere and thorough changing of the mind and disposition with regard to sin, involving a sense of personal guilt, helplessness and apprehension of God’s mercy. Repentance could also be said to be a strong desire to escape, or be saved from sin. The root meaning of repentance is a change of mind, heart and attitude and is applied particularly to sin and one’s relationship with God. It is a change of direction (moving away from sin and clinging to God). Repentance is essential so far as salvation is concerned and is therefore included in the Tenets of the Church of Pentecost, stated as we believe all men have to repent of and confess their sins before God.

Questions for Discussion

1. According to the passage, what was the request of the younger son? Verse 12

2. How did the younger son live his life? Verse 13-16

3. Why did the younger son come back? Verse 15-18

4. Explain the statement “when he came to his senses,” as indicated in verse 17

5. What was the father’s reaction when his son came back? Verses 22, 23, 24

Conclusion

The Hebrew word “Shuwb” translated “repent”, means “to turn back”, “to retreat”, and has the thought of turning and returning. From the passage, we see the younger brother telling his father to give him his share of the estate. After his request was granted, he set off for a distant country where he squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had wasted all the resources he began to suffer extreme hardship. When he came to his senses he realised that he had sinned against heaven and against his Father. As a result, he admitted that he was no longer worthy to be called a son. He then decided to return to his father to ask for forgiveness. When his father saw him from a far distance, he was filled with compassion for his son and welcomed him home. The reward of repentance is acceptance by God and a new relationship with Him.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 36 – SUNDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018.

ACTIVITY: PASTORAL CARE GROUPING / SERMON DISCUSSION

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 36 (Sunday 9^th September to Saturday 15^th September, 2018)      

1. Sunday:          Ezekiel 24-26
2. Monday:         Ezekiel 27-28 
3. Tuesday:        Ezekiel 29-31 
4. Wednesday:   Ezekiel 32-33
5. Thursday:      Ezekiel 34-36 
6. Friday:           Ezekiel 37-39
7. Saturday:       Ezekiel 40-42

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