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18/05/2021

*ADULT STS 1001 - LOVING AND SERVING THE BODY OF CHRIST*

*MEMORY VERSE: “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only uses not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”* (Gal 5:13).

*TEXT: Galatians 5:13-15; Romans 12:3-10*

Today’s topic titled, _*“Loving and Serving the Body of Christ”.*_ The body of Christ depicts the people who are called out of their sins and washed by the blood of Christ and through their repentance from evil works; the Lord had mercy on them and they became the saints of God and formed the body of Christ which is also known as the Church of Christ or the Bride of the Lamb. Christ therefore is the head of the Church.

*1. THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS IN CHRIST*

_*Rom 12:4-5; 1Cor. 12: 12-14; 10: 17; Gen 3: 26-29; John 17: 20-21; Eph. 2:10-22; 4:4-6*_

The scripture in 1Cor. 12: 12-14 captures the correct position of unity among believers to Christ "For as the body is one, and hath many members, all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we bound or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many".

The unity of the Church has greatly added to the success of the Church in the New Testament including our own assembly today. Every member therefore must live in unity with one another to enable the Church to progress.

_*Question 1: How can one become a member of the body of Christ?*_

By repentance and forsaking of one’s sin and faith in the atoning blood of Christ for our sins.

The Church ought to be one: just as members of the physical body. Christ has placed each member in his body for a specific purpose. As we are baptized into Christ (when we are born again) all our tribal, national, social, professional or academic discriminations are set aside and we are fused into one identity – the body of Christ.

_*"Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all".*_ (Eph. 4: 3-6). Here we see very clearly how the Holy Spirit emphasizes the unity of the body. This is the purpose in John's gospel. _*“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou has sent me”*_ (John 17: 20-21).

_*Question 2: Mention some attitudes that can affect Church unity.*_

Church unity will be strengthened when members do not have tribal consideration in their relationships, including the marriages and businesses. When the members do not allow their nationality, social status, professional or academic qualification to determine their association but Christ. It takes humility from each member of the Church to keep the unity of the brethren.

Cooperation from all members is required to enjoy unity. _*"For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body and all members have not the same office; so we, being many, are one body in Christ and every one member one of another".*_ (Rom 12:3-5)

*2. UPHOLDING LOVE AND UNITY IN THE CHURCH*

_*John 13: 34-35; 15:9-12; Rom 12:9 ,10; John 17: 9-11, 19-21; Gal 5:13-15; Acts 2:44-47; 1Cor 6:5-8; 12:23-26*_

Problems are test of unity in the Church. When there are no problems, almost all members profess love, unity and friendship. But when problems arise real unity is proven. This happened in the Corinthian Church _*"I speak to your shame. Is it so, that these is not wise man among you? No, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren".*_ (1 Cor.6: 5-8).

_*Question 3: Mention the reasons some brethren despise others in the church.*_

It is the time of offense and disagreement we know true Christians. How do we respond when somebody steps on our toes, cheated us or there is a clash of interest? All these are settled amicably when there is unity. Such problems are settled in families or by the leader of the local Church (Matt 18:18). The Bible says offense must come (Matt 18:7), whatever the offense and wherever the source, we must endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the home and in the Church in the bond of peace. _*"A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another as I have loved you, that ye also love one another”*_ (1 John 13-34).

_*Question 4: Why must we love the brethren?*_

Love is the principal thing in Christendom. It is the heart of Christianity. _*"He that says he is in the light and hateth his brother is in darkness even till now”.*_ 1 John 2:9. Jesus Christ did not only gave us the commandment to love, he also show us the example of love by loving wretched sinners. We must love as Christ loved us.

*3. UNDERSTANDING AREAS OF SERVICE AND MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH*

_*1 Cor. 12: 27-31; Rom 12: 4-8; Acts 6:1-6; 8:6-8, 26-40; Gal 5:13 Acts 9:36-39; Titus 2:3-5*_

_*"Having the gifts differing according to the grace of that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness".*_ (Rom 12: 6-8).

_*Question 5: Mention some ministries and areas of service available in the Church.*_

Preaching the gospel is number one, and a must for all believers, however, having brought the people/converts to the Church there are various responsibilities in form of services towards believers. The following are some of them:

1. Teaching and caring for the Children - *Children Worker*

2. Teaching and caring for Adults - *House Leadership.*

3. Singing for God's glory - *Choir Member.*

4. Taking care of people's movement in the Church - *Ushering Work.*

5. Praying for the need of the Church - *Prayer Warrior.*

There are others not mentioned. It will be difficult for a sincere Christian not to find anything to do among these. The book of 1 Cor 12:29-30 says _*"Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?”*_ This is to say that we cannot all be Pastors but whatever the Lord has put in our charge, we should be faithful at it.

_*Question 6: What is wrong in seeing some services in the Church as unimportant?*_

It is wrong to classify some works in the Church as carnal and unimportant, because God places high premium on every ministry in the Church because He sets up all the ministries. The Bible also says whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your heart (Eccl 9:10) we should not idolize any ministry or look down on any assignment in the Church. Giving, visitation, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and giving water to the thirsty are as rewarding as any other ministry or position in the body. (Matt 25:31-46). Whatever we do for God in sincerity, holily and will certainly be rewarded one day. One thing the Lord requires in service is our faithfulness.

21/04/2021

DAILY MANNA

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021

“UNDERSTANDEST THOU WHAT THOU READEST?”

TEXT: Acts 8:26-40

KEY VERSE:
“And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?” - (Acts 8:30)

General Douglas MacArthur, in his book, Reminiscences, shared his experience as a student at US Military Academy, West Point. “The first session was studying the time-space relationship later formulated by Einstein as his Theory of Relativity. The text was complex and, being unable to comprehend it, I committed the pages to memory. When I was called upon to recite, I solemnly reeled off almost word for word what the book said. Our instructor, Colonel Fieberger, looked at me somewhat quizzically and asked, “Do you understand this theory?” It was a bad moment for me, but I did not hesitate in replying, “No, sir.” You could have heard a pin drop. I braced myself and waited.And then the slow words of the professor: “Neither do I, Mr MacArthur. Session dismissed.”

Like General MacArthur, the Ethiopian eu**ch too did not understand what he read, but Philip did. The Ethiopian was reading a passage from the book of Isaiah about the sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Philip did not leave him in the dark. He started from the passage he was reading to tell him about Jesus.

Creating time to read the Scriptures is very important in these last days. True devotional life begins with the desire to read the Scriptures. But reading with comprehension is equally important. That is where attendance of regular fellowship can be handy and profitable. There are many “Philips” around who will always help when we make it clear enough that we need further explanations from the Bible. Many other Christian literatures and even daily devotionals like this volume in your hand can be good sources of illumination to difficult passages.

With the help of the Holy Spirit and willing people like Philip, you can understand the Bible and make the best of your devotional time with God every day.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
With the Spirit’s help, you can understand what you read.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Romans 4-6

21/04/2021

MOMENT OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL
"... Communicating His Spirit ..."

Tuesday 20th April, 2021

TITLE: UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERY
OF HANDS LIFTING IN PRAYERS...
TEXT: EXODUS 17:11-12
"And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun".

*SPIRITUAL NUGGET:*
"LIFTING UP YOUR HANDS DURING WORSHIP AND PRAYERS IS VERY SYMBOLIC AND SIGNIFICANT IN THE REALM OF THE SPIRIT..."

*LET'S GO DEEPER:*
DO YOU KNOW that your PHYSICAL HANDS are also very POWERFUL AND SYMBOLIC in the Realm of the Spirit? Just as a KING in his ROYALTY lifts up his SCEPTER that is a SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY AND AS A LAWYER SMATCH HIS HAMMER LIKE WOOD ON THE TABLE, that is exactly how it is when we Believers are Instructed to LIFT UP our hands during PRAYERS AND WORSHIP. By doing that you are LIFTING UP YOUR SCEPTER OF AUTHORITY IN THE SPIRIT REALM. You are also sending SIGNALS to Angelic beings who sees the LIGHT SIGNALS exuding from your hands and they are being COMPELLED to move and carry out God's command on your behalf.

You see, the LIFTING UP OF OUR HANDS is of great immeasurable value in the Realm of the Spirit. It signifies alot of things in the Spirit. Most importantly when you LIFT UP your hands during WORSHIP before The Lord, it is a sign of SUBMISSION and your hands are LIKE EMPTY CUP BEFORE HIM THAT IS READY TO RECIEVE MORE OF HIM. Remember what happen when Moses LIFTED UP HIS HANDS ON THE MOUNTAIN, the children of ISREAL prevailed against the Amalikite, but when his hands were down because he was WEARY, the Amalikite prevailed against the Israelites. Why because, HIS HANDS WERE KEY SIGNALS IN KEEPING THE GATES OF ZION OPEN IN THE REALM OF THE SPIRIT. This is why you MUST not be casual and familiar with God's Spirit during WORSHIP AND PRAYER SESSION. Your HANDS LIFTED UP is a CUP BEFORE THE LORD THAT PROPELS GOD TO POUR OUT HIMSELF FULLY INTO YOUR SOUL. Psalm 81:11 says, "... OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH (SOUL AND SPIRIT) AND I WILL FILL IT UP..."

*ACTION POINT:*
Never you TRIVIALIZE the magnitude of Your HANDS LIFTING before God's Presence. It is a WEAPON in the Realm of the Spirit. I have seen the Spirit of God move in an unprecedented way through stretching forth my hands to the direction of the sick and oppressed and there were instant MANIFESTATIONS of His Power. May God's Spirit rest upon you STRONG in Jesus Name, Amen!

*FURTHER STUDY:*
Psalm 141:2, 1 Timothy 2:8, Revelation 5:8, 8:3.

*PRAYER:*
Just LIFT UP your HOLY HANDS AND WORSHIP HIM IN THE SPIRIT. Speak in tongues fluently. Let it flow right now in Jesus Name.

*BIBLE STUDY PLAN:*
1 Samuel 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 1:1-10.

21/04/2021

KJV James 4
4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

21/04/2021

HIGHER EVERYDAY

WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, 2021

LOVE NOT THE WORLD

TEXT: JAMES 4:1-10

MEMORY VERSE: "Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God" (JAMES 4:4).

"Credit for one of my most memorable moments in elementary mathematics goes to my teacher," said somebody. "The friend of my enemy is my enemy," the person was taught. That illustration brought the concept of positive times negative is equal to negative to the young mind of this individual in a very clear and relatable fashion. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend," concluded the individual. "The world" in our passage today refers to the social, political and intellectual system that directly and deliberately rejects God. It is the world of pleasures, fashion, entertainments and ideas that actively oppose the Word of God. Satan is "the prince of this world," the brain behind its practices (John 14:30). Therefore, the world hates God, Christ, the Bible and Christians.

Nothing in the heart of the true believer saved by grace belongs to this world of sin. It is therefore spiritual adultery for a believer who is married to Christ at salvation to flirt with the sinful world and its corruption. You cannot cling unto both at the same time. "Love not the world," the Lord commands.

QUOTE: Satan is the prince of this world.

CHALLENGE: You must choose today who you will serve.

PRAYER: Jesus, free my heart from all worldly attachments.

21/04/2021

DAILY MANNA

WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH, 2021

EXPECTATION BEGETS REALISATION

TEXT: LUKE 5:12-16

KEY VERSE: "And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him" (LUKE 5:13).

Doing the supernatural is the speciality of the Lord Jesus. He heals, delivers, saves, provides, protects, repairs broken lives, restores lost glory, removes reproaches, grants breakthrough in life, lifts people up to higher ground, etc. Christ Jesus has the power to fulfil all and much more (Ephesians 3:20).

The l***r in our text had an encounter with the Lord Jesus. He would not let this unique opportunity pass him by. Though he did not know how to organise his words in eloquent prayer, his heart was full of great expectation and strong faith to receive. He "fell on his face" in unreserved worship, total surrender and humility in recognition of the authority of Jesus. He asked, not on any merit but wholly on the compassion and will of the Lord. Apparently, he did not doubt the ability of Christ. He knew that without His will, he could not receive his desire. He was undaunted.

His expectation was great and his faith was unwavering. It is instructive to note that after receiving this great miracle of cleansing, Jesus still told him to be subject to the revealed Scriptures of that time and report for a confirmation of the miracle before the priests. Through the enthusiasm with which he spoke about the Healer, "...great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him...

Every believer should recognise the day of his opportunity - a simple crusade, revival service, prayer meeting, Bible Study, Sunday Service, an encounter with a man of God, a phrase in the daily Scripture reading and any means that God chooses. Faith is very essential and indeed the key to unlock the storehouse of God's miracles for our lives. There is nothing God cannot do if we, like the l***r, can confess, "thou canst..."!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your miracle is in your mouth.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: DEUTERONOMY 10-12

21/04/2021

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 21ST OF APRIL, 2021.

TOPIC: EXERCISING SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY.

MEMORISE:

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. Luke 10:19

READ: Acts 13:8-12

8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.

10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

MESSAGE:

It is one thing to know that you have authority and another to exercise it. In the Bible of today, we see Paul exercising spiritual authority over an agent of the devil. Had he not known his authority in Christ, this sorcerer would have frustrated his preaching. God is not pleased when His children refuse to exercise the authority, He has given them. We see this in Exodus 14:15-16, when God said to Moses:

"……wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea."

Moses used the authority he had and that put an end to the bo***ge of the children of Israel. The truth however is that you cannot exercise the spiritual authority you do not possess. If you attempt to, you would end up spiritually wounded like the seven sons of Sceva in Acts 19:14-16.

How can you enjoy this spiritual authority?

First, you must establish a relationship with the One who has the highest spiritual authority - Jesus Christ.
Mark 3:14-15 says:

“And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, And to have power to heal sickness, and to cast out devils:”

Secondly, you must play by the rules. An adage says nothing good goes for nothing. Once, the disciples wondered why they could not exercise spiritual authority. Jesus told them that they had to first give themselves to prayer and fasting (Mark 9:29). Thirdly, identify and believe genuine ministers on whom God has deposited His authority and obey the word of God that comes through them. You too would then begin to enjoy spiritual authority according to 2 Chronicles 20:20. A simple "God bless you" from a man with spiritual authority can open the door to tremendous blessings in your life. This is why I wonder why people still ask me to pray for them after I have authoritatively pronounced "God bless you" on them. I say to you today: God bless you.

KEY POINT:
You will begin to exercise spiritual authority when you establish a relationship with God, study His word and have faith in Him.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 7-9.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 4: CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE.

1 Conquerors and overcomers now are we,
Thro’ the precious blood of Christ we've victory,
If the Lord be for us, we can never fail;
Nothing 'gainst his mighty pow'r can e'er prevail.

Refrain:
Conquerors are we, thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood;
God will give us victory, thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood,
Thro’ the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we.

2 In the name of Israel's God we'll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us, but unto him the praise shall be,
For salvation and for blood-bought victory.

3 Unto him that overcometh shall be giv’n
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from heav'n;
Over yonder he the victor's palm shall bear,
And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear.

08/03/2021

DAILY MANNA

TUESDAY, MARCH 09, 2021

GROWING IN ADVERSITY

TEXT: Exodus 1:1-14

KEY VERSE:
“But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.” - (Exodus 1:12)

Different climatic conditions play their vital roles in the growth of plants in the forest. Winter and summer with the sun and moon were created by our God to fulfil different purposes in life. Life is full of times of sorrow and trouble. Sometimes, it takes storms, trials and temptations to prove the strength of our trust in God. The reality of problems, persecution, pain and perplexity of life cannot be denied. Howbeit, they must never inhibit our growth in life.

Joseph brought his family to Egypt to care for them during the global famine. After their passing, their children grew and multiplied. Many years later, another Pharaoh arose in Egypt who had no respect for the descendants of Joseph and Jacob. He forced them into slavery by engaging them in hard labour. The children of Israel were made to serve in rigour by their Egyptian taskmasters. In the midst of it all, they grew and multiplied. What a paradox of life!

God’s invisible eyes are always watching over His chosen people. He controls the rage of the wicked as He does the rage of the sea. As the children of Israel endured the travails of that time so that God’s covenant with Abraham might come to pass, so must the believer of today do. He never acts in error. Whatever God permits, be it persecution, opposition or even oppression in our communities and places of work, He does so to build us up and separate us from the ungodly ways of the world.

Always remember that God’s desire during adversity is to make us better Christians. Trials and troubles should not be regarded as something that will ruin us. To kick against trials is to miss whatever good it may have for us. We should accept them as part of God’s discipline and programme to bring out the finest and best possibilities of our character when they come.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Difficulties are inevitable for spiritual growth.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 5-7

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