Tuesday bible study .Tue, 26 July 2022

 

Topic: The Word

Text: John 1:1

INTRODUCTION: In the last study we began the study of John 1:1 with a detailed look at “In the Beginning”. From that study, it was evident that God has loved us from the beginning John 3:16 and has prepared at inheritance for us. Praise His holy name. Now we wish to look at “The Word”. May the word himself speak to our hearts tonight in His Name. Amen.

1. (a). Who is the Word?

(b) How can we explain that Jesus is the Son of God? (c) How do we account for the Holy Spirit in the Trinity? How then is Jesus equal to the Holy Spirit? (d) John 1:14, I John 5:7, (d) John 6:63, Psalms 119:50. Jesus is the word of God and a man is known by His words. The Holy Spirit is the Breath of God and both the Holy Spirit and the Word quickens. The Word and the Holy Spirit are the same.

2. (a). Can God’s Word change? (b) Isaiah 40:8. Why not if not? (c) Give some of His unchangeable Words, (d) Isaiah 40:8, (e) Isaiah 9:6, Hebrew 13:8, Isaiah 53:5, Acts 1:8, John 9:31. God’s word cannot change because Christ, the Word, changes not and is eternal. Some of His unchangeable words are that we are already healed, the Holy Ghost is available for us to empower us and sinner’s prayers will not be answered unless they repent.

3. (a) What are some of the results of the facts that “the Word was with God from the beginning? (b) How can we know the mysteries of God? (c) How do we know that Holy Spirit loves Jesus? (d) How can we demonstrate our love for the Word? (a) John 14:8-11, John 9:4, John 14:24, Matthew 11:27, John 17:25, John 3:35, John 17:26, (b) Amos 3:7, John 15:15, I Cor.2:9-10, (c) John 16:13-14, (d) John 14:21, Matt.5:16, John 15:8, John 4:24.

4. (a) The outcome of the Word being with God from the beginning includes: (b) Intimacy in outlook in works and words (c) deep and total knowledge of each other and (d) deep love and trust of each other. We can know the mysteries of God by (i) revelation, (ii) nearness to Christ, the Word, and (iii) through the baptism in the Holy Spirit. We know that the Holy Spirit loves Christ because He glorifies Him. We too can demonstrate our love for Christ by keeping His commandments and glorying Him.

CONCLUSION:Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Word, the Word is life and spirit. The Word knows everything about the Father and reveals deep mysteries of God to man. And you know that the Word loves you, but do you love the Word? Do you glorify Him in your words, thoughts and deeds? Would you love to start doing so from now on?.

Sunday School 17 July 2022

  Sunday School  17 July 2022

TOPIC: Suicide Forbidden

MEMORY VERSE: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 5:1-8 (KJV) 

1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

 

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death or deliberately killing one’s self. Research shows that approximately 90% of people who have died by suicide were suffering from a mental illness at the time. The most common mental illness reported is depression. Also, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis with a breakdown in the ability to deal with life stresses, such as financial problems, relationship break-up or chronic pain and illness. In addition, experiencing conflict, disaster, violence, abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and so on), discrimination or loss and a sense of isolation are strongly associated with suicidal behaviour. Intense sadness and/or hopelessness; not caring about activities that used to matter; withdrawal from family, friends, sports and social activities; substance (drug, alcohol) abuse are some of the common signs of suicidal thoughts.

LESSON OUTLINES:

THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF SUICIDE

ANTIDOTES TO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/ATTEMPTS

1. THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF SUICIDE

The Bible views suicide as equal to murder (self-murder). God is the only one who is to decide when and how a person should die. We should say with the Psalmist, “My times are in thy hand…” (Psalm 31:15). God is the giver of life. He gives, and He takes away (Job 1:21). The Bible mentions six specific people who committed suicide: Abimelech (Judges 9:54), Saul (1 Samuel 31:4), Saul’s armor-bearer (1 Samuel 31:4-6), Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:23), Zimri (1 Kings.16:18) and Judas (Matthew 27:5).

Suicide, the taking of one’s own life, is ungodly because it rejects God’s gift of life. No one should presume to take God’s authority upon them to end his or her own life. Some people in Scripture felt deep despair in life. Solomon, in his pursuit of pleasure, reached the point where he “hated life” (Ecclesiastes 2:17). Elijah was fearful and depressed and yearned for death (1 Kings.19:4). Jonah was so angry at God that he wished to die (John.4:8). Even the apostle Paul and his missionary companions at one point were under great pressure that resulted in despair (2 Corinthians 1:8).

 

However, none of these men committed suicide. Solomon learned to fear God and keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Elijah was comforted by an angel, allowed to rest, and given a new commission (1 Kings.19:5,15). Jonah received admonition and rebuke from God (John.4:1-3,8-11). Paul learned that, although the pressure he faced was beyond his ability to endure, the Lord can bear all things (2 Corinthians 1:9).

2. ANTIDOTES TO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/ATTEMPTS

According to the Bible, suicide is a sin (Ex.20:13). Therefore, if you or anyone around you expresses suicidal thoughts or exhibits self-harming behaviours, seek pastoral and professional help. In addition, the following steps may help to rescue anyone having suicidal thoughts.

Take a few moments to consider letting God prove His love to you (Romans 5:5).

Know that Jesus identifies with you in your time of rejection and humiliation (Isaiah 53:2-6).

Jesus Christ endured suffering and shame so that you might have all your sins forgiven and your weight of guilt removed (Romans 5:7-8; Romans 8:32).

Know that Jesus will forgive and repair your brokenness and restore your joy if you humbly receive Him as your Saviour (Isaiah 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Be assured that Jesus will always come to your rescue whenever you are in trouble if only you cry to or call upon Him (Psalm 61:1-2; Jeremiah 33:3; Psalm 50:15).

According to the Bible, suicide is a sin (Exodus 20:13). Therefore, if you or anyone around you expresses suicidal thoughts or exhibits self-harming behaviours, seek pastoral and professional help. In addition, the following steps may help to rescue anyone having suicidal thoughts.

Take a few moments to consider letting God prove His love to you (Romans 5:5).

Know that Jesus identifies with you in your time of rejection and humiliation (Isaiah 53:2-6).

Jesus Christ endured suffering and shame so that you might have all your sins forgiven and your weight of guilt removed (Romans 5:7-8; Romans 8:32).

Know that Jesus will forgive and repair your brokenness and restore your joy if you humbly receive Him as your Saviour (Isaiah 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Be assured that Jesus will always come to your rescue whenever you are in trouble if only you cry to or call upon Him (Psalm 61:1-2; Jeremiah 33:3; Ps.50:15).

CONCLUSION: No matter how bad things are in your life, there is the God of love who is waiting for you to guide you through your tunnel of despair and out into His marvellous light.

QUESTIONS:

What is the biblical view of suicide?

Mention the antidotes to suicidal thoughts/attempts.

FURTHER READING:

Monday: Matthew 27:5 (KJV)

5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Tuesday: Psalm 125:1-2 (KJV)

1 They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. 2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

 

Wednesday: Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Thursday: Isaiah 12:2-6 (KJV)

2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. 3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. 4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. 5 Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth. 6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Friday: Isaiah 26:3-4 (KJV)

3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 4 Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:

Saturday: Matthew 6:25-34 (KJV)

25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Sunday: Matthew 21:21-22 (KJV)

21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

ASSIGNMENT: From the lesson introduction and contemporary environment, identify any five (5) sources of suicide.

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Final Prayer on 2022 Mount Pearzim material Sunday no 7 8/21 /2022

 

Sunday 21st    August 2022

2022 ANNUAL INTERDENOMINATIONAL MOUNT PERAZIM PRAYER AND FASTING PROGRAM

INSTRUCTION 

For the congregation at city of God, leader will tell people to point to the materials on the Alter as they pray. For the congregations at SG, LA, MS , Leader will open the picture of the materials on their phone or laptop and then tell members to point to the picture as they pray.

Prayer must not be more than 5min.

Let us read

Luke 21:13

“And it shall turn to you for a testimony.”

Prayer points

Father turn every prayers on mount perazim to testimonies in the name of Jesus .

1.

End prayer.

 

House Fellowship Leader Manual for July 2022, pls leaders only

TOPIC: Re-Igniting Love In Your Marriage 

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please let the love in my marriage be reignited in Jesus Name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leaders should ask members what they understood from the last topic.

MEMORY VERSE: “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” – 1 Corinthians 13:1

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 (KJV)

1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

 

3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Almost every marriage starts with a huge celebration, together with their family and friends, each couple is full of hopes and dreams for their future life together. But the road to a happy marriage is far from easy. And as today’s divorce statistics demonstrate that all is not well with many marriages.

It would be easy to blame our high rate of marital failure on things like not spending enough quality time together, allowing bitterness and resentment to build in our hearts and failing to keep communication lines open. There are lots of books, articles and seminars that tell us how to improve these and many other aspects of our relationships.

LEADER’S DIARY.

A. LESSON AIM: To teach members the importance of love in marriage.

B. TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:

i. Understand the place of love in marriage.

ii. Understand that any marriage that will last must be founded in true love.

 

C. TEXT REVIEW: 1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-7

i. To avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife and let every woman her own husband.

ii. The husband’s body should satisfy the wife and the wife’s to satisfy the husband.

D. TEACHING METHOD: Use interactive/ discussion method.

E. TIME MANAGEMENT: Share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.

LESSON OUTLINES:

1. FEELING BITTERNESS AND RESENTMENT GROWING TOWARDS YOUR PARTNER

The answer is Love and Prayers. When was your last time you brought him or her before the Lord in prayer and truly thanked God for your relationship? Struggling to find quality time together? How about praying with your partner and asking God how he would like you to use your time?

As you begin to do these things, you will notice that your focus automatically starts to shift away from you and your desires and over to God and your partner. As a result, communication problems begins to improve, anger and resentment fade away and you naturally want to spend more time together. Of course, you can’t expect such changes to happen overnight.

Relationship is also bound to face financial pressures, child-rearing issues and other problems that are beyond our control. But if you commit your relationship to God and make a conscious decision each day to put God and your partner first, your marriage will be able to weather any storm. Not only that; you will also have plenty of fun together along the way!

 

If our love and marriage is to be restored, Jesus must be invited.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE WAYS THAT JESUS CAN STRONGLY IMPACT OUR RELATIONSHIPS.

He gives us power to be Christ-like. Ephesians 3:16

He directs our lives on a daily basis Romans. 8:14

He convicts us of sin. John 16:8

He empowers us to fight sin in our lives. Galatians 5:15-16

He causes our marriages to glorify Christ. John 16:14

He produces the “fruit” of the Spirit in our lives; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23.

2. CONSIDER THESE STEPS THAT CAN LEAD YOUR MARRIAGE TOWARDS RENEWED SENSE OF INTIMACY:

Believe that God loves you and that He desires to walk with you in oneness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Confess to God your utter dependency on the Holy Spirit for power. If there is any known sin in your life, confess it by agreeing with God that it is sin and is displeasing to Him.

Draw upon God’s power by faith and obedience. Begin walking by the Spirit in your daily life.

Admit You are powerless over your spouse and your marriage.

Put everything into the hands of God who alone can save us. 2 Corinthians 1:9

Pray for Your Spouse, Your Marriage and Yourself.

Begin to pray everyday for your spouse. Believe in God for a miracle in your marriage. Psalms 77:14, Matthew 9:29

Adjust your expectations.

Resist the enemy.

ACTIVITY:

i. Members should mention things that can cause the love in marriage to go cold

ii. Members should discuss or mention how to avoid or resolve the things mentioned.

SUMMARY: Love is the life of a marriage, when it is cold the marriage is cold and sickly, when it is hot the marriage is hot and healthy.

CONCLUSION: The source of all marital problems can be traced back to the Garden of Eden with creation’s first married couple. Genesis 1 and 2 tell us that Adam and Eve lived in perfect union with God, and with each other. Without fear or shame, they instinctively delighted themselves in creation, in each other and God.

PRAYER POINTS:

Thank God for keeping and upholding your marriage.

Father, please reign in my home in Jesus Name.

Father, please uphold Dad and Mum O.O Abel in Jesus Name

Father, please uphold MPM  in Jesus Name.

Father, please re-ignite Your love in every home in Jesus Name.

GOLDEN DIETS:

SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE

10 minutes for Opening Prayer, Praise and Worship

10 minutes for Testimonies

15 minutes for Bible Discussion

15 minutes for General Prayers

10 minutes for Questions & Answers

5 minutes for Welcoming New Members

10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, & Closing Prayers.

Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)