GOSPEL OF ST. JOHN
Chapter 1, The Word became flesh
Chapter 2, Jesus turns water into wine
Chapter 3, Ye must be born again
Chapter 4, The meat that we need to eat
Chapter 5, Jesus healed a man who was sick for 38 years
Chapter 6,
Chapter 7,
Chapter 8,
Chapter 9,
Chapter 10,
Chapter 11,
Chapter 12,
Chapter 13,
Chapter 14,
Chapter 15,
Chapter 16,
Chapter 17,
Chapter 18,
Chapter 19,
Chapter 20,
Chapter 21,
THE BOOK ROMANS
Chapter 1, The Word became flesh
Chapter 2, Jesus turns water into wine
Chapter 3, Ye must be born again
Chapter 4, The meat that we need to eat
Chapter 5, Jesus healed a man who was sick for 38 years
Chapter 6,
Chapter 7,
Chapter 8,
Chapter 9,
Chapter 10,
Chapter 11,
Chapter 12,
Chapter 13,
Chapter 14,
Chapter 15,
Chapter 16,
Chapter 17,
Chapter 18,
Chapter 19,
Chapter 20,
Chapter 21,
THE BOOK ROMANS
Chapter 1, Called
to the service of God.
Chapter 2, You will have no excuse for not obeying God
Chapter 3, The righteousness of God is manifest
Chapter 4, The Faith of Abraham counted for righteousness
Chapter 5, Justified through Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Chapter 6, Dead to sin but alive in Christ
Chapter 7, We are delivered from the law
Chapter 8, Christ has set us free from the law of sin and death.
Chapter 9, God’s Mercy Prevails.
Chapter 10,
God’s desire is for everyone to be saved.
Chapter 11,
Salvation is brought to the Gentiles through falling away of Israel.
Chapter 12, Our
reasonable service to God.
Chapter 13, Be subject to the authorities.
Chapter 14, Do everything all to the glory of God
Chapter 15, Let everyone have the same mind of Christ towards another
Chapter 16, Commendation, Recommendation and the need to assist others
THE GREAT COMMISSION
1. What assignment did Jesus give to his disciples before he went to heaven?
Chapter 13, Be subject to the authorities.
Chapter 14, Do everything all to the glory of God
Chapter 15, Let everyone have the same mind of Christ towards another
Chapter 16, Commendation, Recommendation and the need to assist others
THE GREAT COMMISSION
1. What assignment did Jesus give to his disciples before he went to heaven?
- Jesus told them to preach the Gospel to every creature. Matthew 28:16-20
- Jesus gave them power to do the work. Mark 10:1, 7-8; Mark 16:14-20
2. How can we get the power of God needed to do the work?
We get the power by:
We get the power by:
- Waiting on God. Acts 1:1-8
- Asking him. Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 21:22; John 14:13-14
- Believing in Jesus Christ. Mark 9:23
- Prayer and fasting. Matthew 21:22
3. What can prevent people from getting the power of God?
The following can prevent people from getting the power of God:
- Sin. Isaiah 59:1-17
- Unbelief. Matthew 17:19-21
- Lack of faith. Hebrews 11:6
- Doubt. Matthew 21:21
- Double-mindedness. James 1:5-8
4. Who can have and use the power of God, and how can we maintain it?
- The disciples of Jesus. Matthew 28:18-20
- Anyone who believes in Jesus. Mark 16:14-18
- Those who are ready to work for God. Matthew 10:1. 7-8; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
- Those whose names are written in the book of life. Luke 10:18-20
DEALING WITH OBSTACLES AND OVERCOMING THEM
Text: Ephesians 6:10-18
1. What are obstacles?
Obstacles are things placed before you to prevent you from reaching out to get what you want.
How do we overcome obstacles? We overcome obstacles by:
HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
Text: John 15:1-27
The nature of our relationship with Jesus
Text: John 14:15-26
1. Who is the Holy Spirit? Acts 5:3-4
TO BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD
Text: Acts 5:17-42
Romans 8:14 says, As many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the children of God.
How can you know the Holy Spirit is leading you?
You know the Holy Spirit is leading you:
GOD WANTS US TO LEARN ABOUT HIM
Text: Matthew 11:28-30
Two sisters, Mary and Martha were in the same place. Martha was busy about the house work, but Mary sat at Jesus feet and continue to listen to Jesus and to learn from him. Martha go upset about that, but Jesus told her that Mary has chosen the better thing, which is to learn from him.
Why do we have to learn about God?
Nobody has seen God, neither could anybody just know God wants, thus there is need to learn about God:
THE NEED TO DRAW CLOSER TO GOD
Text: James 4:7-8
Why should we draw closer to God?
Why is that people find it difficult to draw closer to God?
How can we get people to draw closer to God?
A NEW CREATURE IN CHRIST
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ?
What are the old things that will pass away?
What are the things that become new?
Man has sinful nature right from birth.
Romans 5:12 says, Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
1 Corinthians 15:22 says, For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
PRAYER
THE NEED FOR TO PRAY
Text: Luke 18:1-8
1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
What is prayer? Jeremiah 33:3
Are there hindrances to prayer, what are they?
Matthew 6:14-15; Psalms 66:18; Isaiah 59:1-16; Daniel 10:11-14
Does God answer all prayers? Matthew 21:22; Daniel 10:12
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Galatians 5:19-26
THE NEED TO WAIT ON GOD
Text: Acts 1:1-4
Why should we wait? Acts 1:8; Psalms 27:14; Isaiah 40:31
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28
Acts 1:9-12
HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE VOICE OF GOD
Text: John 10:27-30
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one.
Is God still speaking today? Hebrews 1:1-3
How can we know when God is speaking? Ezekiel 3:10
In what ways do God speak to us? God speaks to us in various ways:
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one.
AGREEMENT WITH THE WORD OF GOD 12/29/2015
Text: Luke 1:26-38
NO CONDEMNATION TO THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST JESUS 01/12/2016Text: Romans 8:1-17
Romans 8:1 says, There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS 01/26/2016
Text: Matthew 18: 21-35
THE FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST 3/22/2016
Text: Ephesians 6:10-18
1. What are obstacles?
Obstacles are things placed before you to prevent you from reaching out to get what you want.
- Obstacles are troubles and tribulations. John 16:33
- Different kinds of tribulations. Ephesians 6:10-18
- All obstacles are from the devil. Ephesians 6:10-18
- We get obstacles out of hatred and envy. Genesis 37:5; 9-11
- To prevent us from achieving God's purpose for our lives. Genesis 37:18-20
How do we overcome obstacles? We overcome obstacles by:
- Putting on the whole armour of God. Ephesians 6:11
- Using the blood of Jesus. Revelation 21:11
- Remembering the goodness of God, and testifying about them.
Revelation 21:11; 1 Samuel 17:31-37 - Abiding in Jesus, and letting his word abide in us. John 15:1-7
- Using the word of God by quoting from the Scriptures. Matthew 4:1-11
JESUS TALKS ABOUT DIVISIONS IN HOMES DUE TO THE GOSPEL
Text: Luke 12:49-53
1. What are the causes of divisions in homes?
- Misunderstanding of each other
- Inability to understand the word of God
- Personal motives instead of family collective goals
2. How can we prevent divisions in homes
- Praying together and submitting to each other; Ephesians 5:18-21
- Studying the word of God together; 2 Timothy 2:15
- Teaching one another the word of God; Colossians 3:16
- Putting in practice what we have learnt; Romans 2:13
- Allowing the Holy Spirit of God to come into our hearts; John 14:26
Text: John 15:1-27
The nature of our relationship with Jesus
- What type of relationship do we have with Jesus?
- What can we so to maintain the relationship?
- What happens if we detach ourselves from him?
- What is the benefit of being in relationship with Jesus?
Text: John 14:15-26
1. Who is the Holy Spirit? Acts 5:3-4
- He is the 3rd person of the Trinity
- He is God
- He is the comforter
- He empowers you, Acts 1:6-8
- He helps you, Romans 8:26-27
- He comforts you, John 14:26
- He teaches you all things, John 14:26
- He reminds you of the promises of God, John 14:26
- He will show you things to come. John 16:13
- He leads you, Romans 8:14
- By witnessing about Jesus
- By unity and love among the brethren
- By the fruits we bear
- By manifestation of spiritual powers
THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS AND THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Text: John 20:1-31
The death and resurrection of Jesus brings:
- Forgiveness, Luke 23:34
- Reconciliation, Luke 23:10-12
- Access to God, Matthew 27:50-51
- Life, John 11:25; 1 John 3:14
What the Holy Spirit does
How do you know you have the Holy Spirit?
Text: Acts 5:17-42
Romans 8:14 says, As many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the children of God.
How can you know the Holy Spirit is leading you?
You know the Holy Spirit is leading you:
- By your words
- By your actions
- By the way you respond to things
- By the way you handle the things of God
HOW TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT
Texts: Acts 2:1-4; Acts 8:14-25; Acts 19:1-7
In order to receive the Holy Spirit:
- There is need to be in one accord
- There is need to wait on the Lord
- Most of the times, there is laying on of hands
THE HOLY SPIRIT MAKES CONNECTIONS FOR BELIEVERS
Text: Acts 10:1-48
How does the Holy Spirit makes connection for the children of God?
Lessons from Cornelius, a devoted Child of God.
In order for the Holy Spirit makes connections for those who believe in God, the believer must:
- Be a child of God
- Be very active in the things of God
- Do what you need to do always
- Be patient
- Be willing to listen for his voice
- Be willing to obey what you are asked to do
JESUS TEACHES ABOUT FORGIVENESS
Text: Luke 17:1-5
Co Texts: Matthew 6:12; 14-15; Matthew 5:23-26
- What is forgiveness?
- Why do we have to forgive?
- What happens if we don't forgive?
Facts about forgiveness:
- Forgiveness restores peace.
- Forgiveness does not remove the hurt, but it removes the pain.
SINGS OF THE LAST DAYS
Text 1 Timothy 4:1-7; 2 Timothy 3:1-17; Matthew 24
TEMPTATIONS INDICATE THAT YOU ARE CALLED BY GOD
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
What is temptation?
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
What is temptation?
- Temptation is the trying of our faith. - James 1:2-4
- To prove our love for God
- To test our faith in God
- To strengthen our relationship with God our Father
How do the devil tempts us?
- In the things we need
- To test our faith in God
- In our worship
JESUS PRAYS FOR ALL BELIEVERS
Text: John 17
Jesus prayed for us
Why did Jesus pray for all believers when he was about to go back to heaven?
Why did Jesus pray for all believers when he was about to go back to heaven?
- To empower us for the work he has called us to do
- To keep us from falling
- So that all believers will be one
GOD WANTS US TO LEARN ABOUT HIM
Text: Matthew 11:28-30
Two sisters, Mary and Martha were in the same place. Martha was busy about the house work, but Mary sat at Jesus feet and continue to listen to Jesus and to learn from him. Martha go upset about that, but Jesus told her that Mary has chosen the better thing, which is to learn from him.
Why do we have to learn about God?
Nobody has seen God, neither could anybody just know God wants, thus there is need to learn about God:
- To know about him, 1 Corinthians 2:11-12
- To know what he likes and what he hates
- To what he wants us to do
God has set people in his church to teach his word, because he knows we need to learn.
1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-12
THE NEED TO DRAW CLOSER TO GOD
Text: James 4:7-8
Why should we draw closer to God?
- To have the revelation of who God is
- To have God's protection
- To have his direction
Why is that people find it difficult to draw closer to God?
How can we get people to draw closer to God?
A NEW CREATURE IN CHRIST
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ?
What are the old things that will pass away?
What are the things that become new?
Man has sinful nature right from birth.
Romans 5:12 says, Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
1 Corinthians 15:22 says, For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
PRAYER
THE NEED FOR TO PRAY
Text: Luke 18:1-8
1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
What is prayer? Jeremiah 33:3
- Prayer is the means through which we communicate with God our Father.
- Prayer is not telling God what to do, because he already knows your needs, but prayer is agreeing with what God said in his word.
Are there hindrances to prayer, what are they?
Matthew 6:14-15; Psalms 66:18; Isaiah 59:1-16; Daniel 10:11-14
Does God answer all prayers? Matthew 21:22; Daniel 10:12
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Galatians 5:19-26
THE NEED TO WAIT ON GOD
Text: Acts 1:1-4
Why should we wait? Acts 1:8; Psalms 27:14; Isaiah 40:31
- We wait in order to be empowered by the Holy Spirit of God.
- We wait until he comes to do what he said he will do.
- Keep praying
- keep trusting God
- Keep believing God
- Keep obeying his command
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28
Acts 1:9-12
HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE VOICE OF GOD
Text: John 10:27-30
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one.
Is God still speaking today? Hebrews 1:1-3
How can we know when God is speaking? Ezekiel 3:10
In what ways do God speak to us? God speaks to us in various ways:
- Through his written word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Through dreams. Pharaoh, Genesis 47:1-7; Daniel 2:28; Joseph, Matthew 1:16-20; 24-25
- Through the still small voice. 1 Kings 19:11-13
FOLLOWING THE LEADERSHIP OF GOD
Text: John 10:27-30My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one.
How can we follow God successfully?
In order to follow God successfully, we must know the following:
- Understand that God is the one in control of the whole universe. Daniel 4:17; 5:17-21
- We must hear from him. John 10:27
- We must trust him. Proverbs 3:5-6
- We must humble ourselves. 1 Peter 5:6-7
- We must seek his face. Jeremiah 29:11-13
A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT
Text: Matthew 25:14-30
Studying The Parable of The Talents
Know that there are good servants and bad servants
Who is a good and faithful servant? Matthew 25:21, 23
Who is a bad servant? Matthew 25:26-28
What could we do to become a good and faithful servant?
OCCUPY TILL I COME
Text: Luke 19:1-27
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Luke 19:12-13
Lesson to learn from the passage:
What should we occupy?
How do we occupy?
How long should we occupy?
GOD'S GREAT ASSIGNMENT FOR BELIEVERS
Text: Mark 16:9-20
* What can we do to fulfill this great assignment?
* What do we need to be able to do this great assignment?
GOD FULFILLED HIS PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 12/01/2015
Text: Acts 2:1-21
Joel 2:28-30 says, 28And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. 30And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
* God made the promise in Joel, and Jesus also made the promise in John 14:15-17
* The promise was fulfilled in Acts
* So, now that the promise had been fulfilled, how can we be partakers of the promise?
Acts 2:36-39; 41-47
REMEMBERING THE BIRTH OF JESUS 12/15/2015
Text: Matthew 1:18-25; Co text: Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20
Why is there need for Jesus to be born? Romans 3:23; 6: 23; Genesis 3:15
What will the birth of Jesus do for us? Matthew 1:21
What should we do with Jesus? John 3:16
Text: Luke 19:1-27
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Luke 19:12-13
Lesson to learn from the passage:
What should we occupy?
How do we occupy?
How long should we occupy?
GOD'S GREAT ASSIGNMENT FOR BELIEVERS
Text: Mark 16:9-20
15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
* What is the great and major assignment that Jesus gave to us?* What can we do to fulfill this great assignment?
* What do we need to be able to do this great assignment?
GOD FULFILLED HIS PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 12/01/2015
Text: Acts 2:1-21
Joel 2:28-30 says, 28And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. 30And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
* God made the promise in Joel, and Jesus also made the promise in John 14:15-17
* The promise was fulfilled in Acts
* So, now that the promise had been fulfilled, how can we be partakers of the promise?
Acts 2:36-39; 41-47
REMEMBERING THE BIRTH OF JESUS 12/15/2015
Text: Matthew 1:18-25; Co text: Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20
Why is there need for Jesus to be born? Romans 3:23; 6: 23; Genesis 3:15
What will the birth of Jesus do for us? Matthew 1:21
What should we do with Jesus? John 3:16
AGREEMENT WITH THE WORD OF GOD 12/29/2015
Text: Luke 1:26-38
38.And Mary said, Behold the hand maid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her..
Lessons to learn
- God always send out his word before he does anything for us.
- God wants us to agree with him in order to see the manifestation of his power
- God's word had been given to us even today
Matthew 18:19, Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
NO CONDEMNATION TO THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST JESUS 01/12/2016Text: Romans 8:1-17
Romans 8:1 says, There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
- What does the Bible mean by this statement?
- Not everybody who are in Christ that has no condemnation?
- Who are those that are not condemned, and who are condemned?
- What can we do to stay out of condemnation?
THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS 01/26/2016
Text: Matthew 18: 21-35
Matthew 18:21-22 says, Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
- What is forgiveness?
- Why do we need forgiveness?
- What happens if we don't forgive?
Other References
Matthew 5:38-39; 6:12-14; 18:15-19
Romans 12:14; 17-21
POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS 02/09/2016
Text: Mark 16:9-20
Jesus said in Luke 10:19, Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
- Is this power still available today?
- Why is this power not in many churches today?
- Who are those to have this power?
- How can we get this power?
Studies from the Gospel of St. Mark 16
Causes for lack of this power:
- Unbelief. Verses 11-14; Matthew 17:14-21
- Disobedience to his command
- Doing our own will, instead his own will
How to get this power:
- Believing in the name of Jesus
- Obedience to his command
- Doing his own will
- Prayer and fasting
POWER OF THE WORD 2/23/2016
Text: John 1:1-16
Text: John 1:1-16
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
- What kind of power is in the word?
- How can the word influence our lives?
FAITH THAT WORKS 3/8/2016
Text: Hebrews 11:1-3
Text: Hebrews 11:1-3
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Example of faith that works
Luke 8:43-48 Woman with the issue of blood
THE FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST 3/22/2016
Text: John 19:28-30
28After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
29Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
30When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished:and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
- What was finished?
- How does it affect us and all mankind?
1. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.
2. There's need for the payment for sin.
3. When Jesus died on the cross, everything necessary to make payment for sin was finished.
Separation between God and us was broken.
We can now have access to God our Father.
ARE YOU REALLY WALKING CLOSELY WITH GOD? 4/5/2016
Text: Matthew 26:57-58 says, And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
Text: Matthew 26:57-58 says, And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
- What are the things that can make a believer to follow Jesus fro a far distance place?
* They are Problems, fear, hardship, difficulties, etc. - What happens if we don't walk closer with God?
* There's possibility of falling from grace, we may deny God. - What can we do to walk closely enough with God?
* We can trust him no matter what happens.
STANDING FAST IN GOD'S LIBERTY 4/19/2016
Text: Galatians 5:1 says, Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
WHAT KNOWING GOD REALLY IS 11/15/2016
Text: 1 John 2:1-29
1 John 2:3 says, And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
Text: Galatians 5:1 says, Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
- What type of liberty or freedom are we talking about?
* Freedom from boundage. - What are we free from?
* We are free from sin. - Is it freedom to do whatever we want?
* It is freedom to do what God says.
JESUS TEACHES ABOUT HUMILITY 5/3/2016
Text: John 13:1-17
The followers of Jesus need to understand that they are servants, and as servants are humble, so also every follower of Christ should be humble.
THE MEAT THAT JESUS HAS TO EAT 5/17/16
Text: John 4:31-38
Jesus said in John 4:32, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
Text: Ephesians 6:10-12
Ephesians 6:10 says, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IS YOU 7/26/2016
Text: Colossians 3:12-17
Colossians 3:16 says, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
KEEPING THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT IN LOVE AND PEACE 8/9/2016
Text: John 13:1-17
The followers of Jesus need to understand that they are servants, and as servants are humble, so also every follower of Christ should be humble.
THE MEAT THAT JESUS HAS TO EAT 5/17/16
Text: John 4:31-38
Jesus said in John 4:32, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
- What kind of meat is this that Jesus is talking about?
- How does it relates to us as believers?
- Who are those expected to eat this very meat?
THE ESSENCE OF FAITH 5/31/2016
Text: Hebrews 11:1-11
Hebrews 11:6 says, But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
BE STRONG IN THE LORD 6/14/16Text: Hebrews 11:1-11
Hebrews 11:6 says, But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
- So, what is faith? Hebrews 11:1
- How can we get faith? Romans 10:11
- Is it possible to loose faith?
- What can cause somebody to loose faith?
- How can we maintain faith?
Text: Ephesians 6:10-12
Ephesians 6:10 says, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
- What does it mean to be strong in the Lord?
- Why do we have to be strong?
- How can we be strong?
LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IS YOU 7/26/2016
Text: Colossians 3:12-17
Colossians 3:16 says, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
- What exactly is the word of Christ?
- What can we do to let the word of Christ dwell is us?
- What does God expect from us as believers?
Text: Ephesians 4:1-32
Ephesians 4:2-3 says, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
YOUR HEART AS A GROUND 10/4/2016 Text: Matthew 13:1-23 Co-Texts: Mark 4, Luke 8
Preparing your heart as a ground for the promise of God.Proverbs 4:23 says, Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Lesson from the parable of the Sower
HAVING FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD THE FATHER 11/01/2016
Text: 1 John 1:1-10
1 John 1:3 Says, That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
YOUR HEART AS A GROUND 10/4/2016 Text: Matthew 13:1-23 Co-Texts: Mark 4, Luke 8
Preparing your heart as a ground for the promise of God.Proverbs 4:23 says, Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Lesson from the parable of the Sower
- The ground is the heart of man
- The seed is the word of God. Luke 8:11, 1Peter 1:23, Mark 4:14
- The sower that sow the seed is the preacher
- How does the heart affect God's promises?
- How can we prepare our hearts to receive God's promises?
HAVING FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD THE FATHER 11/01/2016
Text: 1 John 1:1-10
1 John 1:3 Says, That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
- How can we have fellowship with God the Father?
- Is there any possibility of going out of fellowship with God?
- How can we maintain our fellowship with the Father?
WHAT KNOWING GOD REALLY IS 11/15/2016
Text: 1 John 2:1-29
1 John 2:3 says, And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
- How do we know that we know God?
- Is it possible for someone going to church not to know God?
- What can we do to know God?
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