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dramatic art FELLOWSHIP motion THE NEED TO GO BACK TO THE BIBLE (PART TWO)text JUDGES 276, 2135 JUDE 3-4, 17-23 entry way the gainsay to everyone that thirsts to en merryn divinity fudge is to go back to the bible. In these last days such an individual must(prenominal)(prenominal) embrace and appreciate biblical standards and against altogether odds undertake to live for beau ideal. *Gal. 220 WHAT are THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES WE NEED TO OBSERVE IF WE MUST GO BACK TO THE BIBLE? * We must draw automatic paddy wagon. Jere. 2913 * We must be sincere and acknowledge that the church situation today is non the best. Isa. 81-3 2 cor. 1128 * There should be deadness to self. Matt 1624 Mark 834, Luke 923 * We must altogetherow the devoted Spirit to be en passeld in own heart. Acts 18 Jn. 1613 * There must be a desire to pray. Acts 21-2 James 516 Mark 135 * We must be say y to contend for faith (our belief). 2 Tim. 2 15 Col. 417 Titus 38 1 Tim. 612 * We must be ready to seek perfection. Isa. 556 Amos 54-14 shoemakers last We should ask for the old paths and walk in them *(Jere. 616) wish well Daniel we should objective in our hearts to follow graven images standards *(Dan. 18) Like Nehemiah we must resolve to build the broken w entirelys in our lives. Like beam of light and the apostle of old, we must resolve to obey graven image rather than men. *(Acts 419) melodic theme THE NEED TO GO BACK TO THE BIBLE (PART THREE)(IN THE DEMONSTRATION OF LOVE) textbook MATT. 2234-39 1037-39 JOHN 1334-35 1COR. 13 1-13 INTRODUCTION Love as someone once s caution is wishing your neighbor the highest good. This is what the Bible describes as agape, the matinee idol kind of love. This love is selfless, forever wishing good to others non minding tribe, age or position. *(James 2 1-4) WHAT atomic number 18 SOME OF THE WAYS WE butt end SHOW OUR LOVE FOR GOD? * We must love god with all our heart. Matt. 2233 Philemon 5 * We must be obedient to his commandments. tail 14 15 Acts 419 * We must be ready to spend our time and resources (Money, Houses, and Cars etc) for Him. Mark 11 1-6 14 12-16 ,Matt. 10-37 WHAT argon SOME OF THE WAYS WE CAN SHOW OR EXPRESS OUR LOVE TO MEN? * You must be ready to love your neighbor as yourself * Believers must love themselves We should be ready to identify with their material needs (school fees, clearing of debts, food, clothing, etc). Matt. 25 31 James 2 14-17 Acts 244 2 Cor. 5 8-9 * We should be willing to show mercy towards our neighbours. Pray for them. 1 bathroom 47 Philemon 4-6 2 Tim. 45 Col. 417 Titus 38 1 Tim. 612 Tim. 13 * Visitation and word of encouragement could be used. 1 Tim. 14 HOW CAN WE ferment LOVE OUR LIFE STYLE? * Be always conscious that divinity fudges love is already deposited in you. Rom. 55 * We must tolerate the love to blossom by depending on the Holy Spirit. * We must always have a heart of for demonstrateness. John 47 CONCLUSION good love is one acted out. Therefore, it is o f utmost importance that we demonstrate love in our relationship with people. John 316 1Cor. 1313 point THE NEED TO GO BACK TO THE BIBLE (PART 4) (IN THE HOPE OF OUR CALLING) textbook JOHN 141-3 1COR. 1519 EPH. 1 18 44 INTRODUCTION The way many believers live and carry on in the present world does not reflect a hope in or an expectation of another kingdom. Many are living so carelessly, disregarded that delivery boy will one day call for a harvest of His people.Thess. 416-18 WHAT IS THE GUARANTEE THAT THE shaper WILL COME AGAIN? * Gods Himself spoke about the second coming of His son. Jude 1415 * The Holy Spirit spoke through angels and prophets about the hope of his coming. Acts 111 * Jesus himself spoke about his coming. Matt. 2531-34,2430 * There are several signs relating to his coming again which have been fulfilled and are be fulfilled. 2Tim 31-3 Matt. 24 12 Luke 188 HOW SHOULD THE BE breatheVERS PREPARE FOR HIS coming? * Believers should always be conscious of his comi ng by living a holy and dedicated liveliness. Heb. 1214 1Tim. 11-12 * Believers should avoid compromise. Rom. 122 * Believers should always involve themselves in the work of the kingdom- evangelism. Matt. 620 * We should not be weary in well doing. Gal. 69 phil. 2 4-5 HOW CAN WE remain THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING ALIVE? * We should always bear in mind that we are unknown/pilgrims on earth. Heb. 118-10 * We should always remember the word/promise of our lord Jesus concerning his coming. John 141-3 * We should always have a focus on the rewards awaiting us his coming. 1 Cor. 29 CONCLUSION It is a lot said that heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.The believer must by design choose the path of holy living bearing in mind that he is a stranger on earth. Titus 2 11-12 TOPIC THE CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH TEXT GEN. 3725-36, 391-23 INTRODUCTION Joseph was a handsome young man whose character stands out distinctly as one of the purest in all archives. He was obedient to parents , God and would not drop out the daily temptation from Potiphars wife mute his high morality and his faith in God WHY DID JOSEPH REFUSE POTIPHARS WIFE INVITATION TO LIE WITH HER? GEN. 97 * Joseph resolved to uphold his virtue and chastity. Gen. 397-8 * He saw it as a sin against God and not his master. Gen. 399 * Joseph considered who he was, his relationship with God. Gal. 220, 1 peter 29, Eph. 517 * He was watchful so as to foresee danger and take out it. 1 peter 58 LESSONS TO BE LEARNT FROM JOSEPHS EXPERIENCE IN POTIPHARS HOUSE * A child of God should Endeavour to maintain moral purity in the face of skanky temptation. 1Cor. 926-27, 1021 * Flee from sin and all appearance of evil. 1Cor. 618 * We must fear God and determine not to sin against Him in any way. John 2 * Joseph hold shows that Gods blessing go with his people anywhere they go. Gen. 392 * The presence of a believer in any establishment should make a difference. Gen. 39 3 * Learn to handover challenging situations to God. Rom. 1219 CONCLUSION It is by the grace of God that we are still strong in faith. This grace must be jealously guarded, to be adapted to unfreeze the race to the end. The God that enables Joseph to run forward from enticement to sin is still alive and ever gracious towards us. There is however, need not to be careless with our christian faith. 1Cor. 1552, 1John 38TOPIC THE CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH-JOSEPH IN PRISON TEXT GEN. 3921-23, 406-8 INTRODUCTION Potiphars wife having tried in vain to turn Joseph ungodly through laying with her go him portrayed as an immoral man before her husband. Her husband believed it and Joseph was lay out away HOW DID JOSEPH REACT WHEN HE SUFFERED FOR AN OFFENCE HE NEVER COMMITTED? * He did not complain or grumble against God. Isa. 537 * Joseph act to live a life of faithfulness and dedication to God * He left(p) vengeance unto to the Lord. Rom. 1219 * Like Paul and Silas, he did not allow his heart to be troubled or doubted God because of fear.Acts 1621 * He did not allow the problem to take him away from his vision and from God. 1 Peter 416 WHY DID THE flight attendant OF THE PRISON PUT ALL THE PRISONERS IN JOSEPHS CUSTODY? * Gods favour was with Joseph in the prison. Gen. 3922 * He saw Joseph as someone who could be trusted with responsibilities. Gen. 3922-23 * God was in the business therefore everything went on smoothly in Josephs hands. Rom. 828 CONCLUSION In his plight, Joseph continued to live a life of faithfulness and dedication to God. On his part, God apt(p) Joseph favour and turned the imprisonment to be another blessing for him. Peter 5 10 TOPIC THE CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH JOSEPH IN AUTHORITY TEXT GEN. 41 1-57 INTRODUCTION God did not fill Joseph from the darkness and the filth of the dungeon. Instead, He was with him right there and blessed all that he did and thus, he continued to a position of trust and responsibility even in prison from where he was enthrone into the throne o honour. HOW DID GOD FULFIL HIS PROMISE IN JOSEPHS LIFE? * God decided to give pharaoh a dream that cannot be interpreted by any man. Gen. 418 * God caused Joseph to be remembered by the butler after two years. Gen. 1 9,12& 13 * God gave Joseph the interpretation and the solution of the dream paved way for Joseph enthronement. Gen. 41 42-44 It should be noted that God did not use anything outside Joseph, but what is already in him (the gift of dreams and its interpretation) to bring him to the throne of honour. Prov. 1816 HOW DID JOSEPH REACT TO HIS BRETHREN? * He left vengeance in the hand of God. Rom. 1219-21 * Joseph saw his plight as a divine purpose for him and his brethren. Gen. 455 * His hash reaction was intended to bring them to repentance * He fed his brothers freely despite of their hatred.Gen. 4323a * Joseph forgave his brethren though it was hard for them to accept. ( this portrays one of the great scene of reconciliation in the history of our faith). Gen. 457-8 WHAT WAS JOSPEPH BENEF IT FOR WAITING ON THE LORD? * Joseph was lifted above all his bosses and brethren. Gen. 41-44 * The purpose of God was fulfilled in his life. Gen. 457-8 CONCLUSION There is a time set for the deliverance of Gods people. That time will come though it may seem delayed, when it comes, it will definitely be the best time. Heb. 23-4, psalm 105 17-21 TOPIC HANDING CRISES IN THE HOME (PART ONE)TEXT Eph 521-23, Col 3 12-25 INTRODUCTON The relationship among family members in many photographic plates today is fast gliding to a state of collapse, the warmth, security and participation that stand use to prepare is no longer there. Every one seems to be doing his/her own things with slender or no regards to how others in the family feel. WHAT IS THE NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP IN AN IDEAL HOME? An ideal property should reflect in the following 1. Love Rom 13 8 2. Tolerance Rom 15 1-3 3. Forgiveness Matt 18 12-22 4. Provide inspiration for the growth of the family Amos 3 3, 1 peter 56 5.Children born into family are expected to be integrated into the existing God given shade in a home. Num 2512-13 CONCLUSION a peaceful and a united home is sight for greatness. Make your home a godly one. 1 peter 37-9 TOPIC HANDLIN G CRISES IN THE HOME (PART II) TEXT EPH 521-23, COL. 312-25 INTRODUCTION The cause of crises in the home varies from one home to the other they all however have universal denominations they create a situation of unease whenever they groundwork their ugly heads.In part one of this study, we discussed the sum of crises in the home. In this study we shall be highlighting the common causes of crises in the home. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COMMON CAUSES OF CRISES IN THE HOME? The common causes of Crises in the home includes * unfitness to leave and cleave Gen. 223-24 * Usurping of the mans authority 1 peter. 31 * Attitudes towards in-laws Gen. 2746, 288-9 * Childlessness 1 sam. 16 * Child discipline prov. 226 * Family upkeep 1 Tim. 58 * Denial of bedroom favour 1 Cor. 73-5 * Extra-marital affairs 2 surface-to-air missile 11 1-3 CONCLUSION A home without rescuer must be in crises.Therefore let christ rules your home to day and peace will overshadow your family. Matt. 1127-28 TOPIC HANDING CRISES IN THE HOME (PART3) TEXT EPH 5 21- 23 COL 312-25 Introduction When crises is allowed to terry long in a home the sum are always disastrous and more difficult to handle. As Christian we are warned never To allow crises to tarry beyond a day In part one and two we discussed the meaning of crises home and the nature of ideal home and common causes of crises in a home.In this study we shall be discussing the effect of crises in a home WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF CRISES IN A HOME 1. confabulation blackout 1peter 21 2. Loss of fellowship Isaiah 592 James 47 3. Weakening of personal and family alter 4. Bitterness Eph 431-32 Conclusion Avoid crises in your home. When it comes do not allow it to settle down before you solve it in agreement with each other aid with God 1cor. 57 TOPIC LOOKING UNTO saviour TEXT HEBREWS 12 1-3, 1 CORINTHIANS 123-25, EPHESIANS 19-23Look unto Jesus for leadership and direction, we stumble when we look away from Him and look at ourselves, someone else or the circumstances surrounding us. When we fix our eyes on Him, we receive direction in times of confusion, metier in time of weakness and encouragement in time of discouragement. WHY SHOULD WE LOOK UNTO JESUS * Christ has come to save sinners from their sins and the impending doom. * In Him we live, move and have our being Act 1728 * Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life, and no man can come to God or please Him except through Christ.John 146 Hebrews 116 * Jesus quickens the believers to be able to live a life pleasing unto God. Phil. 3 20-21 Col. 29-10 * He is the originator and perfecter of our faith. HINDRANCES TO LOOKING UNTO JESUS * Overcharging our hearts with the cares of life and pursuing riches at the expense of our salvation. 1 John 21 5-17 * opposite hindrances include lack and wants, need not met, seemingly unanswered prayers, trials and temptation, afflictions etc To overcome these hindrances, give yourself to prayers and studying Gods word. If problems persist, seek counsel.Be determined to continue to trust in God in face of all odds. If we take our eyes off the lord Jesus, we stumble and if we continue in this condition we fall away from faith Matthew 1428-31 BENEFITS OF LOOKING UNTO JESUS * Fullness and the power of God in our life. Col. 29-10 1Cor. 123-25 * Abundant blessing and spiritual rest. Matthew 1128 and peace Isaiah 263 * Eternal life CONCLUSION Emulate the lord Jesus. The believer stumbles when he looks away from the lord Jesus Christ TOPIC THE bedeck OF GOD TEXT 2 CORINTHIAN 129 The grace of God is the undeserved favour of God, and this is the very nature of God almighty.John 117, Eph. 26-8 and in the Old testament God favoured Israel not because of their number but of His graceful nature to be faithful to covenant promises. Gen. 171-8 In the New Testament, Gods grace is manifested in the giving of His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, on behalf of ugly sinners Gods grace is multiplied to the believers by the Holy Spirit, impacting forgiveness acceptance and power to do Gods will John 316 The whole of our Christian life from beginning to the end is dependent on Gods grace. 1 Co 1510 & Phil. 213. This favour is given in measuresHOW DOES ONE GET GODS GRACE? * As a gift. God gives a measure of grace to unbelievers so that they may be able to believe in Christ Eph. 2 8-9 * Must be diligently desired& sought, Heb. 416 * Humble yourself before God- James 46-10 * Studying & obeying the scriptures John 15 1-11 * Hearing the preaching of Gods word- Tom. 116 * Praying- Jude 20 * Fasting- Matt. 42, 616 * Worshipping Christ Col. 316 * Being continually filled with the Holy Ghost- Eph. 5 18 We can grow in the grace of God. 1 Pet. 115 but men can resist (Heb. 1215) receive in vain (2 Cor. 1) put out (Thes. 519) set aside (Gal. 221) and abandoned (Gal. 54) this grace. SOME BENEFITS OF GODS GRACE- * Enables us to live above sin Rom. 620-23 * Obedience Eph. 25 * Ability to pray Zach. 1210 * To grow in Christ 2 Pet. 318 * To witness for Christ Acts 433 CONCLUSION The grace of God is the foundation of every Christian life and it is adequate Heb. 416 for all situations. TOPIC ROOKED AND BUILT- UP IN HIM TEXT COL. 26-23 EQH. 314-19, 41-3 To be rooted and built-up in Him means to be firmly fixed and deeply planted and settled in Christ Jesus Col. 7 through the knowledge of the word and will of God and not being able to be tossed to and fro b7 every wind of trial strange doctrines and teachers that lie in wait to deceive. Christ is the foundation into which every born again Christian is rooted Isaiah 2816 1 Corinth. 311 and therefore we must look unto Him Heb. 1322 because He is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. 1 Cor. 130 HOW CAN WE BE root IN CH RIST * You must be born again Jn. 112 33 Rom. 109-10 * You must die and let our roots be established. Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and dies it abides alone.John 1224 * Abide in Christ. John 155 * Daily desire, search, study, to a lower placestand, memorize and appropriate the sincere milk of the word of God. 1 Pet. 22 HOW TO BE BUILT UP IN CHRIST * Abide in Christ * Abide in His love- love God and love our neighbours. 1 John 316-18 * Abide in His word- obey Gods word and live by it. Rom. 1017 * Set your love and desire on heavenly things. Col. 3 1-4 * Be prayerful. Luke 181 1Thes. 5 17 * Not forsaking the conference of saints. Heb. 1025 for iron sharpens iron. Prov. 2717 To be well rooted and built up in Christ avoid sin Eph. 3-7 so that the wrath Of God with cometh to the children of disobedience will not be our lot. Even the so called tiny sins destroy the tender grapes of our spiritual lives (Songs of Solomon 215) BENEFITS OF BEING ROOTED A ND BUILT UP IN CHRIST * Daily physical and spiritual nourishment. John 155 * We are guaranteed answer to our prayers. John 157 * No longer under condemnation. Roman 81-2 * We are led by the Holy Spirit and he also makes intervention for us. Roman 826 SUMMARY God will cause all who sincerely seek and trust Him to be deeply rooted and abundantly fruitful and our benefits are not only in this world. 2 Cor. 1519