Bible Verse: ” According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue”– 2 Peter 1:3.
Bible Passage: 2 Peter 1:3-7.
Introduction
There are two root words in Greek translated virtue. The first is “dunamis” as in Luke 6:19; 8:46 meaning “miraculous power”. The second us “arete” meaning “moral excellence” or “goodness”. A virtue is a right inner disposition , and a disposition is a tendency to act in a certain ways. It is not a sudden impulse but a settled habit of mind. Virtues are general character traits that provide inner sanctions on our particular motives, intentions and outward product.
Lesson Outlines
1. How to achieve virtue (Excellence)
2. The desire to excel
Our God is excellent in all ways (Ps. 76:4; Matt. 5:48). He expects His children to be like Him. (Gen. 17:1; 1Peter 1:15-16). Hence, the main aim of a Christian should be to walk to please God. Virtue is attainable only I’d we follow the divine guidelines (Phil. 4:8).
2Peter 1:5-7 tell us how to achieve virtue. It is like a ladder; the attaining of one leads to the next, and so on. The sequence begins with faith and ends with love. Without faith, nobody can have virtue. Faith supplies moral excellence as taught in the Bible (Heb. 11:6). After we have attained some knowledge, we add self-control or self-discipline. This is the opposite of the excess of the world.
Perseverance means viewing the unfolding of time with God’s eyes. (2 Peter 3:8-9; Heb. 12:2; Matt. 6:33). Godliness means that we have very practical awareness of God in every aspect of our life (1 Timothy 6:6: 2 Peter 1:3). Kindness is described here as ‘Philadelphia’, the kind of love that we have for brothers and sisters. The most magnificent virtue of all: Christian love. These love is ” agape” abd results in self-sacrificing action for another (1 Cor. 13; John 3:16; 1 John 3:16).
The Desire To Excel
The desire to excel comes with the recognition of excellence, and a consciousness of falling short of it. The goal is to be like Jesus Christ because He is the glory of God revealed ( Heb. 1:3;John 17; Romans 3:23 ). This desire to excel also involves: willingness to work hard towards perfection (Luke 10:17-20; Matt. 17: 15-21). There must also be willingness to be taught, not only by those who are in a higher position , but anyone regardless of position or age (1 Cor. 1:19-29).
CONCLUSION
Now we see that if we indeed have these virtues as an integral part of our being, abd if they continue to increase as we apply them , then we lead a useful, fruitful life for Christ.
QUESTIONS
1. What is the will of God for hos children ?
2. How would you recognize the desire to excel in you ?
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Memory Verse: ” Wherefore come out from among them and be ye separated, saith the Lord and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you”. – 2 Cor. 6:17
Bible Passage: 2 Cor. 6:14-18.
Introduction
Another word for “stand out” is “be seperate” In John 2:15, we are told not to love the world. Eph. 5:1-8 admonishes us to live as children of light . We must shine a slight in a world filled with darkness as limitations and representatives of God on earth.
Lesson Outlines
Stand Out as A Believer in Christ
2. Why and How ?
Stand Out As A Believer In Christ
Believers in Christ are to stand our from all forms of sins, wordly pleasure and be seperated unto God. Basically, a believer must:
1. Stand out from all forms of sins such as fornication , adultery, alcoholism , smoking etc ( Gal. 5:29-21; Eph. 4:22).
2. Stand Out from all works of darkness ( Eph. 5:8,11).
3. Standout from heresies , false doctrines and their perpetrators (2 John 9-11; 1 Tim. 6:5).
4. Stand out from customs and traditions of men that contradicts scriptures (Col. 2:8).
5. Never marry am unbeliever . It is forbidden ( 2 Cor. 6:12-17).
6. Stand put from any relationship , association , business partnership or friendship in which Christ is not glorified or proclaimed.
Why And How ?
To gain divine acceptance and approval as a son or daughter of God , every believer in Christ must stand out (2 Cor. 6:17-18). Hence, it is important to know how to really stand out. Here are some of the steps to take:
1. Be sober, vigilant abd prayerful (1 Peter 5:8; Matt. 26:41).
2. Abstain from all appearance of evil, evil communications and corrupt companies ( 1 Thess. 5:22; 1 Cor. 15:33).
3. Be a fruit producer : bear the fruit of the spirit and win souls (Matt. 12:33; Gal. 5:22-23).
4. Examine and renew your mind daily. ( 2 Cor. 12:5; Romans 12:2).
5. Study and meditate on the word of God to know His plan and purpose for your life (2 Timothy 2:15; Ps. 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8).
6. Put all your trust in God and not in mortals (Prov. 3:5-6; Ps. 118:8).
CONCLUSION
If you stand out completely from sin a d worldly amusement and separate unto God, you shall be transformed into the image of Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 4:18) the Lord shall receive you (2 Cor. 6:17) and you shall be a vessel unto honour fit for the masters use (2 Tim. 2:20-21).
Questions
1. In what ways should be a believer stand out ?
2. Why abd how should a believer stand out ?
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Memory Verse: if ye endure Chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not “. – Heb. 12:7.
Bible Passage: Heb. 12:5-12
Introduction
To chasten is to correct or discipline someone, often with the use of some pretty sharp punishment for the purpose of moral improvement (Prov. 19:18; 23:13). We need to consider God’s Chastening and what He (God) as our Father expects from us in response to the chastisement we receive from Him (Deut 8:5). Note that chastisement is not meant for destruction. A parent chastises the child he it she loves (Prov. 3:12: 13:24).
Lesson Outlines
1. Purpose of Divine Chastening
2 Biblical examples
Purpose Of Divine Chastening
God Chastening is an expression of His love which He uses to check us and to ensure that as His children , we are living Right with Him. Though painful, it eventually yields the fruit of righteousness (Heb. 12:11). It is a test of true love: a corrective measure and not a punitive one (2 Samuel 7:14-15; Psalms 118:18). It is also to help us to grow and bring about revival in the church (Heb. 12:10). Divine Chastening brings about restoration in order for us to continually have fellowship with God and ultimately reign with him (Is. 26:16) .It is to prepare us as vessels unto honour for God’s use (2 Tim. 3:16-17). We must not despise God’s Chastening as dear children lest we be condemned with the world.(Prov. 3:11; 1 Cor. 11:32).
Biblical Examples
We need to consider some characters in the Bible that endured God’s Chastening and became better for it. They include:
1. David : God chastened him for committing adultery for Bathsheba and killing Uriah her husband. (2 Samuel 11:4; 16-17; 12:19-20,18-20).
Nebuchadnezzar – God dealth with him for ascribing the glory due God to himself. He was later restored after acknowledging God as the Almighty (Daniel 4: 29-36).
3. Moses- Moses was chastised for not fully believing God with regards to his calling and failing to observe the token of God’s covenant with Abraham ( Ex. 4:14; 24-28; Gen. 17:11).
4. Paul- God chastised Saul for persecuting the church , bit he was restored as a chosen vessel ( Acts 9:1-16).
5. Jonah – For attempting to run from his responsibility towards the salvation of the city of Nineveh, God made a fish to swallow him for three days and he repented (Jonah 1:1-4; 17;2:10;3:1-2).
CONCLUSION
If we fail to yield to God’s Chastening , the consequences can be grievous. Let us learn from the examples of Eli (1 Sam. 2:30; 3:12-13;4:17) and King Saul (1 Sam. 15:26;16:1).
QUESTIONS
1. Why did God chastise his children ?
2. Mention five biblical Examples of people chastised by God.
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Previous Knowledge: The Teacher should allow one of the students to review the lesson for the previous week.
Memory Verse: “And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues”– Mark 16:17.
Opening Prayer
Father, help me to understand what is available to me by speaking in the Holy Ghost.
Bible Verse: Acts 19:1-6.
LESSON AIM
To study speaking in an unknown tongue.
Teaching Objectives
Through this study, students are expected to:
i. Understand the manifestation and distinctions of new tongue.
ii. Discover the benefits of speaking in an unknown tongue.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:
a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible Passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities, and assignments.
b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance, and assignments.
c. Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.
TEXT REVIEW: Hebrews 13:15-16.
In the above text, the writer admonishes believers to offer two kinds of spiritual sacrifice.
i. The sacrifice of………….v15a.
That is……………………..v15b.
ii. The sacrifice of ……………………….v16a.
Because…………………………..v16b.
TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.
Time Management: The Teacher should apply two-lesson outlines of teaching time.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE AND THE GIFT
A. The ability to speak in an unknown tongue, as well as the gift of diverse kinds of tongues, is given by the Holy Spirit.
i. It is distinctive of the present Holy Spirit dispensation and it began with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Acts 2:1-4.
ii. It is not to be bought with money or learnt.
B. However, we need to distinguish between the two. While every believer is expected to speak in an unknown tongue (Acts 19:1-6) not all may receive the gift of diverse kinds of tongues (1 Cor. 12;10).
i. While every believer is expected to speak in an unknown tongue (Acts 19:1-6) not all may receive the gift of diverse kinds of tongues (1 Cor. 12:10). Note that both can take place simultaneously for some believers, as happened to the disciples on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4-12).
ii. When a believer speaks in an unknown tongue, he speaks mysteries (unto God) which cannot be understood by men (1 Cor. 14;2), however, God can speak through one with the gift of diverse kinds of tongues to men with interpretations where necessary (Acts 2:4-6).
iii. Speaking in an unknown tongue is for self-edification (1 Cor. 14:4) while diverse kinds of tongues (when interpreted) edify the church or those around (Acts 2:7-10).
CLASS ACTIVIty 1: Why do you think some people mock those who speak in unknown tongues according to Acts 2:13?
Lesson Outline 2: Benefits Of Speaking In Unknown Tongues
The following are some of the benefits of speaking in unknown tongues:
It improves a believer’s prayer life: Supernatural ability to communicate with God effectively and intercede for others well (Romans 8:26; 1 Cor. 14:2).
Self-edification: It stirs up a believer’s faith (1 Cor. 14:4; Jude 20).
It is a means of yielding our tongue to God. No man can tame the tongue but God (James 3:8). By the Holy Spirit, the whole body can change, including the tongue.
It is a weapon of spiritual warfare (1 Cor. 14:2).
It assists believers to sing, praise and give thanks to God (1 Cor. 14:15).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How can speaking in an unknown tongue help believers to witness for Christ according to Acts 1:8?
SUMMARY
Speaking in an unknown tongue and in diverse tongues edify the speaker and the church respectively.
CONCLUSION
Speaking in an unknown tongue is a fulfilment of the promise of God and it is for all believers who would just desire it but fully tap into the benefits irrespective of their church denominations, tribe or nations.
EVALUATION
Differentiate between speaking in an unknown tongue and the gift of diverse kinds of tongues.
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, baptise me afresh with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
ASSIGNMENT
Identify and write five (5) differences between speaking in an unknown tongue and the gift of a diverse kind of tongue (2×5=10 Marks).
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Father, open my heart to the rights I have within the ambient of the law.
Previous Knowledge
The Teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.
Memory Verse: “And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?”-Acts 22:25
Bible Passage: Acts 16:22-24; 35-39.
Lesson Introduction
The United Nations (UN) defines human rights as rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. As Christians, we must not just know the word of God but must be fully aware of what is available to us and others within the confines of the law that governs our society while we await our transition to heaven (Hosea 4:6). This lesson highlights some basic values and principles of human rights with biblical validation and confirmation and also points out the Crhsitains’ role.
Lesson Aim
To expose the church to spiritual validations of Human rights and the Christian role in entrenching them.
Teaching Objectives
Through this study, students should be able to:
a. Know some of their human rights.
b. Understand the spiritual validations of these rights.
c. Identify the roles of a Christian in entrenching these rights.
d. Know how to act against any violation of these rights.
Teaching Plan
To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:
Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible Passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignments.
Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark the attendance and assignment.
Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.
TEXT REVIEW
The exemplary Apostle Paul spoke up against the violation of his and Silas constitutional human rights:
A. The multitude rose up against them, the magistrates tore their clothes and commanded their beatings. ….v22.
B. After they had beaten them severally
…………………………………..v23.
i. The magistrate…………………….v23b.
ii. The jailer…………………………..v23b.
iii. The magistrate…………………………v35.
iv. The Keeper of the Prison………………………v36.
c. And the sergeants…………………….v38.
e. And they came……………………………v39.
TEACHING METHOD: Teacher to combine Lecture and Discussion methods.
TIME MANAGEMENT: The Teacher should apply two-lesson outlines of teaching time.
BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
A. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more.
B. Everyone is entitled to these rights without discrimination.
C. Therefore, our rights, as Christians, including the fact that:
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Therefore, all people in Christ are one and equal before God regardless of race, ethnicity, wealth, social class, status and gender (Gen. 1:17, Gal. 3:26-28).
Everyone, including Christians, has the right to life, liberty and security of person. As Christians, we must guard this right and be concerned about the affirmation of life, liberty and security of the oppressed so that every person may live life in its fullness (Luke 4:16-19; Gal. 5:13-19).
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to recognition before the law everywhere (as a person), regardless of citizenship status (Acts 22:22-27).
Everyone (including Christians0 is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and any criminal charge against him. Hence, every believer is entitled to a fair and just judicial process (Luke 18:2-5; Deut. 1:15-18).
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State. Also, everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country (Gen. 12:1-3).
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to freedom of opinion and expression (Numbers 27:2-4).
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association (Acts 2:1,44). Every aspect of civil society, including religious life, depends on these freedoms.
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to vote and be voted for. Irrespective of gender, we all have the right to play active roles in our nation’s political process *Deut. 1:12-13;Acts 6:3).
Right to work, People (including Christians) have the right to choose their work rather than have their employment commanded. They deserve decent conditions of work, equal pay for work (thus no discrimination), a decent, living wage and the right to organise and form trade unions (1 Timothy 5:18).
Right to rest and leisure: This is to protect workers’ rights (including Christians). No work day should be too long and periodic paid holidays should be available (Gen. 2:1-3).
Right to education: Everyone (including Christians) is entitled to at least an elementary education. parents may choose the type of school their children go to, but they do not have the right to deprive their children of education (Luke 2:46-47).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Do you know your rights? Share how you have exercised them.
THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN
As a Christian, you should know your rights (Acts 22:25).
Therefore:
Do not allow others to infringe on your right to live fully; avoid life-claiming/threatening situations and activities.
2. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:7), engage in social impact activities as a ministry, call, or hubby to help others (Is. 61:1-3).
3. You may start or join an advocacy group to speak up for what you care about (Prov. 31:8-9).
4. Vocalise and challenge the violation of your rights (Acts 16:35-39).
5. Stay connected with social movements and stand up against discrimination.
6. Expose the culprit and publish your encounter if necessary.
7. Avoid jungle justice. Allow a fair hearing.
8. Promote equality and shun nepotism (partiality).
9. Be ready to commit your time.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Has any of your rights been violated before? Share how you handled it.
SUMMARY: Know your human rights and exercise them.
CONCLUSION
Christians must not fail to advocate for truth, respect and compassion for humanity man’s equality before God, and love for neighbours (Zech. 7:8-10).
EVALUATION: Mention five (5) things you can do to entrench your human rights.
CLOSING PRAYERS: Father, I receive the boldness and insight to exercise my human rights in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT
List five (5) ways if seeking redress, when your legal rights are violated without being considered rude or getting into further trouble(s). (2*5=10 Marks).
Action Point PS: If you would like to have an online course on any of the courses that you found on this blog, I will be glad to do that on an individual and corporate level, I will be very glad to do that because I have trained several individuals and groups and they are doing well in their various fields of endeavour. Some of those that I have trained include the staff of Dangote Refinery, FCMB, Zenith Bank, and New Horizons Nigeria among others. Please come on Whatsapp and let’s talk about your training. You can reach me on Whatsapp HERE. Please note that I will be using Microsoft Team to facilitate the training.
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