COP 2018 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 43

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 43 – SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 28, 2018.

TOPIC: LIVING AT PEACE WITH ONE ANOTHER

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: Matthew 18:15-17

Memory Verse: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. – Matthew 5:9

Introduction

Conflict is present in every human institution. It occurs in the home, office, market, government and also in the church. Conflict on its own is not negative; however, it is how we respond to conflict that makes it either constructive or destructive. Jesus Christ provides a model response to the challenge of conflict resolution. He teaches us not to harbour grievance but rather amicably try to resolve issues. The systematic approach Jesus provides ensures that conflicts are resolved. A positive and creative response to conflict would help those involved to learn about their own weaknesses and those of others.

Questions for Discussion

1. What is the first step to be taken in conflict resolution? Verse 15

2. What is to be done if the first step fails? Verse 16

3. How can the Church ensure that conflicts are resolved?

4. What are some of the causes of conflict in the Church?

5. Why should conflicts be resolved in the Church?

Conclusion

In some human settings, people like to speak with others concerning a particular grievance instead of speaking with the one who offended them, thus spreading the rift between them. Jesus instructed that, the first action to be taken is to speak with the offender alone. Unresolved conflicts lead to withdrawal. Some of the causes of conflicts include discrimination, temperamental differences, intolerance, and disrespect for other people. It is important to point out that if conflicts are left unresolved for a long time, it would have a damaging effect on inter-personal relationship and institutional communication. Our Lord Jesus therefore gives a model which will help us if followed.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 43 – SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 2018.

TOPIC: HEALING FROM 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: Luke 9:37-42

Memory Verse: He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. – Matthew 10:1

Introduction

Science and Technology have done much good to humanity. In today’s world, massive advancement has been seen in the health care delivery system. Curative and preventive measures have been put in place against many sicknesses and diseases that adversely affect human health. In spite of the good the health sector is doing, there is no medical remedy for a person whose spirit is possessed by the enemy. Jesus had an encounter with a child who was possessed by an evil spirit, resulting in the infliction of pain on his physical body. He was being destroyed. Divine healing came to the child when he finally met the Christ.

Questions for Discussion

1. How many children did the man who asked for healing from Jesus have? Verse 38

2. What were some of the things the evil spirit did to the child? Verse 39

3. What lessons can the Church draw from Jesus’ response to the disciples? Verse 41

4. How can modern medicine administer healing to someone possessed with an evil spirit?

Conclusion

The demon-possessed boy was the only child of his father. An evil spirit caused him to scream, threw him into convulsions and made him foam at the mouth. The Disciples of Christ were unable to heal the boy. Jesus attributed this to their unbelief. The Church must seek to deepen our faith in the Lord in things we ask from Him. Modern medicine may have some sort of temporary relief to the body of someone possessed. However, complete healing of the human spirit comes from the Lord alone.

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 43 (Sunday 28^th October to Saturday 3^rd November, 2018)           

1. Sunday:          Luke 2-3
2. Monday:         Luke 4-5        
3. Tuesday:        Luke 6-7        
4. Wednesday:   Luke 8-9
5. Thursday:      Luke 10-11    
6. Friday:           Luke 12-13
7. Saturday:       Luke 14-16

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