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Topic: Riches and the Believers Text: Proverbs 8:18 Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness Introduction We can pray confidently when we know and understand God’s will (See 1 John 5:14-15). God’s word provides us the benefit of God’s wisdom on every matter and an understanding of His word and will is key to being fruitful (See Matthew 13:23). As we examine the topic of today we receive light and understanding in Jesus’ name. Amen. DISCUSSIONS 1) Are riches God’s will for believers? (Psalms 112:1-3; Proverbs 10:22) Does the Bible provide any condition under which a believer can desire to be rich in the light of the following scriptures? (Proverbs 23:4; 1 Timothy 6:9) 2) Are riches a hindrance to faith and conversely, is poverty a catalyst of faith? (Matt 19:23-24; James 1:8-9; 2:5 Matt 11:5; Luke 8:14, 6:24) 3) Explain what the bible terms ‘the deceitfulness of riches’ (Matthew 13:22; Mark 4:19) a) What are true riches/What does it mean to be ‘rich toward God b) What role (if any) does financial riches play in gaining true riches/being rich toward God? (Luke 16:11-12, 12:16-21; Matthew 6:19-21) CONCLUSION In the words of Jesus, ‘Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt…”. Let us keep our affections on Him and delight ourselves in him.
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Topic: Mammon and Covetousness Text: Matthew 6:24 (KJV) “No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon” INTRODUCTION Money is one thing anyone living in this world encounters and must deal with. The bible also has a lot to say and warn about it. It serves some very useful purposes but also comes with some attendant pitfalls. It has a spirit; it has an allure and it has an influence that can corrupts the undiscerning. Let us examine the word together on this. DISCUSSIONS 1) What is mammon and what does it mean to serve mammon? (Matt 6:24; Luke 16:13) 2) Is there any connection between mammon and covetousness? (Luke 16:13; Ephesians 5:5; Colossians 3:5) 3) Highlight some dangers of covetousness and the love of money? (2 Peter 2:3,15; Jude 1:11; 1 Timothy 6:8-10; Proverbs 15:27) 4) What does it mean to ‘make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness’? (Luke 16:9) 5) How should a believer view and relate with money? (Luke 12:15; 1 Tim 6:6-8, 17-18; Matt 6:25-34; Psalms 65:9) CONCLUSION It is supremely important that we allow God’s word to shape our worldview. We must train ourselves to only receive and use the gift but serve only the Giver. We must be on guard that our hearts be not lured away from God, and we must be watchful that we never put our trust in mammon but always on God.
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Topic: The Millennium Introduction A millennium is a period of one thousand years (Merriam Webster Dictionary). A period of one thousand years of the reign of Jesus during which the devil will be kept completely out of the scene (Revelation 20:1-3). Is studying about the millennium really important? When, where and who will be part of the millennial reign? This Bible study will proffer answers to these questions and other possible questions that may arise. Discussion A. Is studying about the millennium really important? Yes, because: It is part of the word of GOD. 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalms 119:89, Isaiah 55:11 It prepares us for the future Revelation 1:1 It will work patience in us 1 John 3:1-3 A blessing is attached Revelation 1:3 B. When will the millennium begin? Obviously, during the 1000year period when the devil is taken out of the scene (Rev 20:1-3), but when will this happen? Different ideas have risen over the centuries, the most important being ‘amiillennial’ , ‘premillennial’ and ‘post millennial’ . Revelation 19:17-20:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, Matthew 24:29-31; 46-47 C. Where will the millennial reign happen? There are many opinions on the location of the place where this 1000 years will be spent, the Bible however tells us that it will happen here on earth. Revelation 20:1-3, 7-9, Revelation 5:10 D. Who will be part of the millennial reign? Matthew 24-45-47, 2 Timothy 2:22, Revelation 7:13-17, Revelation 20:4-6. CONCLUSION God, through Jesus, sent to give us the knowledge of the future, the understanding of which should empower us to endure trials, temptations, persecutions and live in absolute commitment to God knowing that our trust will be rewarded (2 Timothy 2:3-6). Although we may be despised and persecuted by the world today, we will reign with Jesus if we endure to the end (Matthew 10:22; 24:13).
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TOPIC: PRAYER BIBLE TEXT: Ephesians 6:18 (AMPC) Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people). INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of our most important spiritual disciplines as believers. It is important that we don’t just know what prayer is and how to pray, but that we know the different kinds of prayers and how to apply them. Some situations would require confessions of faith, while some others would require supplication to God. Some problems may require that you speak to them(Mark 11:23), while some others would require that you speak to the Lord about it(2 Corinthians 12:8-9). Knowing and understanding these would help us be more effective in prayers and be more fruitful as servants of God. DISCUSSIONS 1) What is prayer 2) Mention the types of prayer: I) Ephesians 6:18 II) James 5:15 III) Mark 11:23 IV) 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 V) Ephesians 3:14-16 VI)Luke 22:41-43 3) Why do people find it difficult to pray? Matthew 26:41 4) What is the solution to this problem? Psalm 80:18, Romans 8:13 5) What are the benefits of prayer? James 5:16, Mark 11:24, Matthew 26:41 6) How often should we pray? 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Psalm 55:17, Psalm 92:1-2 7) Refer to No2 above. When and how do we apply different kinds of prayers? 8) What does it mean to pray in the spirit? Jude 1:29, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 14:15, Romans 8:15 9) How/why do people pray amiss? James 4:3, 1 John 3:22, 1 John 5:14, James 1:6-7, Psalm 66:18 CONCLUSION We see from scripture that we should be people of prayer, and we also see in scripture that we can pray amiss. Who is praying and why he is praying is more important than what is being said in prayer. Prayer is not just about making requests to God, it is about communing with our heaven Father. — Bible study holds everyday on zoom except Sundays. Zoom join link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/536206651 Or Meeting ID: 536206651 TIME: 2:00pm(WAT- GMT +1), 1pm(Accra), 2pm(London), 4pm(Nairobi), 3pm(Johannesburg), 6:30pm(Mumbai), 9am(New York)
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TOPIC: SERVING THE LORD Bible Text/Memory verse Exodus 23:25 (KJV) And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. *INTRODUCTION* Many of the promises of God are for those who know and serve him. It is important that we understand what it means to serve the Lord and how to serve Him acceptably. We serve the Lord not just because we want to stand on His promises but because we love Him and want to please Him. This Bible Study will help us more closely examine what it means to serve the Lord and how to serve the Lord acceptably. *DISCUSSIONS 1 What does it mean to serve the Lord? 2 How do we begin to serve the Lord? (John 6:28-29) 3 Mention some benefits of serving the Lord: 3a: Divine health and healing: Exodus 23:25 3b: Freedom from demonic attacks and curses Isaiah 54:17 3c: Extra mercy from the Lord Malachi 3:17 3d: Eternal rewards and thrones: Revelation 22:12, Isaiah 62:11, I Corinthians 3:14 3d1: What are the implications of eternal rewards for both now and for the eternal future? 4) What is the attitude of service that is acceptable to the Lord? (Psalm 100:2, 1 Corinthians 4:2) 5) How can we identify our specific kingdom assignments as sons of God? (Romans 11:29, Jeremiah 20:9) 6) What are the consequences of not serving God acceptably? 1 Corinthians 3:15. 7) How do we know if we are serving God acceptably? (2 Timothy 3:16, Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 12:1-3) *CONCLUSION* Serving God in this world is one of the biggest opportunities and privileges we have as human beings. Not just in this life but in the life to come do benefits abound for those who serve the Lord acceptably. — Bible Study holds every day except Sundays. TIME: 2:00pm(Lagos GMT +1), 1pm(Accra), 2pm(London), 4pm(Nairobi), 3pm(Johannesburg), 6:30pm(Mumbai), 9am(New York) ZOOM Meeting ID: 536206651 or open this link with ZOOM: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/536206651
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TOPIC: THE BLESSED MAN Bible Text: Psalms 1:1-3 (KJV) 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. INTRODUCTION We who have believed in the Lord Jesus and abide in Him are blessed with all spiritual blessing in heavenly places because we are members of the body of Christ (See Ephesians 1:3). Because our blessings are in heavenly places, it is important for us to know how to walk in such a way that these blessings find expression in our daily lives on the earth. For example, in the same book of Ephesians that informs us that we have been blessed with all spiritual blessings, we see that in order for us to walk in the dimension of the blessing that makes for good days and long life, we are to honor our fathers and mothers (See Ephesians 6:1-2). This study will help us examine the spiritual posture that makes for the appropriation of the blessing we have in Christ. DISCUSSIONS 1 Define the blessing(Genesis 1:22,28, Genesis 9:1, Genesis 12:3-4, Galatians 3:13-14) 2 Who receives the blessing? (Galatians 3:9) 3 What are the manifestations of the blessing ( Galatians 3:13-14, Genesis 1:28-29, Psalm 1:1,3, Proverbs 10:22) 4) Can curses be in the life of a believer? If so, why? (2 Kings 25:26-7) 5) How can a believer break free of curses? (2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10) 6) How do we walk in the blessing? 6a: Believe in and Abide in the Lord(John 15:5) 6b Be careful to Love and obey the Lord ( Deuteronomy 11:13-15) 6c. Delight in the word of the Lord and Meditate upon it(Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3, Colossians 3:16-17) 6d. Avoiding the wrong Company(2 Corinthians 6:14,17,18, Psalm 1:1-2) 6e. As God’s priest, declare the blessing over your life regularly and believe you are blessed (Numbers 6:22-27) CONCLUSION Blessings and curses are two opposite forces that work in the lives of people. Anyone in Christ has been blessed. As we walk in the light through the word, we walk in the different manifestations of the blessing
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Topic: Understanding How God Rewards Text: Matthew 25:14-29 INTRODUCTION Varying abilities are given to us by God to do business with (Luke19:13) and it is based on these abilities that we will be judged as faithful or unfaithful. God will require from us according to what He has given us (Luke 12:48). Understanding how God rewards us will help us stay faithful doing what He has committed to us and help us avoid unhealthy competitions (2 Corinthians 10:12). DISCUSSIONS 1) What does the Bible say about working for God? 1Co 15:58, Hebrews 6:10, 2Tim 2:6 2) Discuss the different kinds of rewards in the kingdom? Mark 10:28-30 3) What can we learn from Mark 10:31 regarding how God rewards? 4) Will every work be rewarded? 1 Co 3:8,13-15, 2Tim2:5 5) What kind of work will fail the test of fire? Matthew 6:1-4, 1 Co 13:1-3. Give examples. 6) What should our response to working for God be? Luke 16:10, 1 Co 4:2
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Topic: Understanding God’s Grace INTRODUCTION We are saved by grace through faith. Our salvation is because of the grace of God, not because of our works. Today, this topic of grace has been greatly misunderstood and some have swung to different extremes. This is not a recent problem but one that has existed from the beginning of the church(See Jude 1:4). While some take the grace of God as a Licence to sin, some have denied the grace of God by trusting in their ability to keep rules and regulations as the reason why they are saved. This study would help us further look at the important topic of grace so that we can walk in multiplied grace(2 Peter 1:2). DISCUSSIONS 1 Define grace 2 Explain Romans 5:20. 3 Was there grace in the old Testament? Genesis 6:8, Genesis 19:19, Exodus 33:13, Psalm 84:11, Proverbs 3:34 4 What is the difference(if there is) between Grace in the new Covenant and grace in the old? John 1:16-17, Romans 3:24, Romans 5:21 5 What is the difference (if any) between the grace described in Ephesians 2:4-6, and 2 Corinthians 12:8, 2 Peter 1:2 and Romans 12:6 6 What are the products of grace in a person’s life? 1 Corinthians 15:10, 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8 7 How can people respond to grace: Accept Grace: 1 Corinthians 15:10 Set aside Grace: Galatians 2:21 Abuse grace: Hebrews 10:29 Grow in grace: 2 Peter 3:17-18
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Topic: Understanding God’s Purpose for Redeeming Man Ephesians 1:18 (KJV) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints Introduction When we talk about the Hope of God’s calling, we are talking about what God had in mind for us when He saved us. Understanding this would greatly help us to be fruitful in God’s kingdom (John 15:8, John 15:16) Knowing the hope of God’s calling would unleash the power of faith and help us lead purpose-driven lives as sons of God. DISCUSSIONS 1) What is the Bible’s definition of hope? Romans 8:24, Romans 5:2 2) How does the biblical definition of hope differ from today’s contemporary definition? (Romans 8:25, 2 Corinthians 3:12) 2) What is the Hope of His calling (Romans 8:18-25, Hebrews 2:10, Revelation 21:7) 3) What is the Resurrection? (Acts 24:15, Romans 6:5, 1 Corinthians 15:53) 4) When will the Resurrection happen? (1 Corinthians 15:51-53, Colossians 3:4, 1 John 3:2) 5) How can a believer be sure that he would be Resurrected into glory? (Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 4:30) 6) How do we know that we have received the Holy Spirit? (Romans 8:15-17, Acts 10:44-46) 7) How does an understanding of the Hope of His calling affect our daily life? (1 John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Peter 3:14)
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Topic: Money and How a believer should handle it Bible Text: Luke 16:10-11 (KJV) He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? Introduction The topic of money and how a believer should handle it is very important. The Lord says “[i]f, then, you have not been faithful in handling worldly wealth, how can you be trusted with true wealth?” (Luke 16:11). God is interested in how we handle money because it shows our true affection and character. This interactive Bible study will help us better understand God’s kingdom perspective on money, how to handle it, and how to be faithful stewards of it. Discussion 1) Discuss: 1a)The History of Money 1b) The advantages of money as a universal means for the exchange of value 1c) The disadvantages 2) Why is the love of money the root of all evil? (1 Timothy 6:10, Matthew 6:24) 3) What are the signs of the love of money? (Luke 19:19-22) 4) What are the signs that a person loves God instead? (John 14:15, Luke 19:19-22, Genesis 22:1-4) 5) What are the righteous ways to get wealth? (Ephesians 4:28, 1 Thess 4:11-12) 6) What are unrighteous ways to get money? (Exodus 20:15) 7) How do we manage our wealth? (Ephesians 6:2, Luke 12:33-34, Matthew 6:20-21, Acts 20:35, Genesis 9:7) 7)Why is gambling and the likes unrighteous? (Proverbs 28:20, 22, Isaiah 65:11,Mark 12:3, Galatians 5:14) 8) What is the Biblical position on financial speculation Bible study manual sharable link: http://streamglobe.org/bible-study-manual-12/