TEACH THEM TO OBEY - LESSON EIGHTEEN

THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE 

Jesus Christ promised to prepare a place for those who will believe in Him. (John 14:1-3). Christians believe that there is a better life for us when we die in the Lord. Spiritually, we belong to the kingdom of Heaven, while on earth, but we shall dwell there in reality when we depart from the earth. We are saved, not only to serve God and enjoy His blessings on earth, but more importantly to have eternal rest with the Father in Heaven. Those who do not believe in Christ or all who are not faithful to Him will be thrown in Hell.

What is Heaven?

a.       Heaven is God’s dwelling place

b.      Heaven is the home of all the righteous dead

c.       Heaven is the future home of all faithful believers

What is Hell?

a.       Hell is a place reserved for Satan, his demons and all who will follow him

b.      Hell is a place of eternal torments – Lk 16:23

c.       Hell is a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth – Matt 25:30

d.      Hell is a place of total darkness – Matt 22:13

e.       Hell is a place of everlasting destruction – 2Thes 1:9

f.       Hell is a place where people are tormented with fire and brimstone – Rev 21:8

g.      Hell is a place where the fire is never quenched – Mark 9:44

How is Heaven like?

a.       Heaven is a place of great glory

b.      Heaven is a place of continual worship

c.       Heaven is a place where there is no evil – Rev 21:27

d.      Heaven is a place without night, curse, pain, sorrow or death – Rev 21:4, 22:3-5

e.       Heaven is a place without end

All believers have links with Heaven

a.       The believer’s name is written in heaven – Lk 10:20

b.      The believer is seated in heaven with Christ Jesus – Eph 2:6

c.       The believer’s treasure is kept in heaven – 1Pet 1:3-4

d.      The believer receives every spiritual blessing from heaven – Eph 1:3

All faithful believers have been promised to be in heaven

a.       Jesus Christ has prepared heaven for believers – John 14:1-3

b.      Faithful believers who overcome sin and ungodliness will be in heaven – Rev 21:7

c.       Those who do not overcome sin and ungodliness will be thrown into hell – Rev 21:8

d.      Believers must be encouraged about heaven and strive to be there – Phil 2:12

e.       Believers should live holy lives and in expectation of heaven – 2Pet 3:10-14

CONFESSION: I am a citizen of God’s kingdom; I live a holy life as I wait to spend eternity in Heaven

PRAYER: Lord, let me keep my eyes on you and on Heaven; may I not be deceived by the pleasures of this world

SCRIPTURE(S) TO MEMORISE BEFORE NEXT LESSON: Philp 2:12-13

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TEACH THEM TO OBEY - LESSON SEVENTEEN

POWER OVER SIN

When Jesus Christ died, all believers died with him. We also rose with Him in his resurrection into a new life, which is the life of God. Believers have also died to sin and have been given power to resist sin. We are therefore to die to sin daily by putting to death the misdeeds of the body, and to live a new life in obedience to God. (Rom 6:8-18)

What is Sin?

1. The original-language Bible word for sin means “to miss the mark or target”
2. Sin means “the breaking or transgression of God’s law”
3. Sin is “disobedience to God”

Various Descriptions of Sin

• Moral wickedness, Evil, Godlessness, Guilty, Unrighteous conduct,
• Iniquity, Lawlessness, Transgression Going astray, Falling away, Pretending

Some bad consequences of Sin for the believer

a.       Sin interrupts our fellowship with God – 1John 1:3, 6-7

b.      Sin makes us lose our joy – John 15:11

c.       Sin causes us to walk in darkness – 1John 1:6; 2:10

d.      Sin makes us lose our confidence before the Father in prayer – 1John 3:19-22

e.       We may suffer some form of punishment, including sickness, if we continue in sin – Heb 12:5-11, 1Cor 11:30, James 5:15

f.       If we persist in sin, we may be disciplined or excommunicated from the local church – Matt 18:17, 1Cor 5.

g.      Persistent sin may lead to physical death in some cases – 1Cor 11:30, 1John 5:16

What helps us to stay away from Sin

a.       God’s word – we should study and keep His word in our hearts – Ps 119:11

b.      The Intercession of Christ - Jesus lives to pray for us; one of the things he prays about is that we might not sin – Heb 7:25, John 17:15

c.       The Indwelling Holy Spirit – He teaches us to walk in the Spirit (Gal 5:16), by discerning good from evil – 1Cor 2:10, Heb 5:14

Repentance and confession

a.       Repentance is turning away from one’s sins

b.      Repentance is not just confessing to stop sinning, but practically moving away from the sin

c.       In true confession, there is repentance and the earnest desire to change

Believers must walk in the light

a.       God’s standard is God’s holiness

b.      God’s requirement for each believer is to walk in the light of His holiness, according to the believer’s stage of spiritual growth or development.

c.       If we make the effort and rely on God’s grace, we can walk in the light and obey God’s commandments – 1John 2:4,6; 3:24, Heb 12:14

d.      The believer should always aim at growing to maturity

CONFESSION: I am the righteousness of God in Christ: sin has no power over me, and I live above reproach.

PRAYER: Lord, help me live above every sin that easily entangles me, in Jesus name.

SCRIPTURE TO MEMORISE BEFORE NEXT LESSON: Rom. 6:14

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TEACH THEM TO OBEY - LESSON SIXTEEN

POWER AND AUTHORITY OVER SATAN

 

Believers have been given power and authority over the devil, just as Jesus had power over Satan. Satan and his demons were once angels of God. They were created perfect, but sin was found in them and they rebelled against God, and were cast down (Ezek 28:15, Rev 12:7-9, Isaiah 14:12-14).

Satan is now the number one enemy of God. He is also the enemy of all believers and is working very hard to harm us and also stop us from obeying God. But Jesus defeated Satan for us when he died on the cross, and gave us power to overcome him and his demons. (Lk 10:19)

1.      Who is Satan?

a.       He is also called Lucifer or Devil

b.      He is a spirit being and also a person

c.       He was created perfect but he sinned against God

d.      Lucifer was cast out of heaven when he sinned

e.       He is the source of all sin and evil – Ezek 28:15

f.        He is powerful, intelligent and clever

g.      He is wicked and likes to work unnoticed

h.      Satan is God’s enemy and seeks to destroy believers – John 10:10, 1Pet 5:8

i.        Unlike God, Satan is not everywhere; he does not know all things and does not have all power

2.      What are demons or unclean spirits?

a.       They are angels who were cast out of heaven with Lucifer – Rev 12:7-9

b.      They are evil spirits who have no bodies

c.       Demons have intelligence, emotions and will just like persons

d.      Demons or unclean spirits are under Satan and they work for him

e.       Demons work mostly through humans because they have no bodies

f.        Demons are not everywhere; they do not know everything and do not have all power

3.      Jesus Christ gave believers power over Satan and demons

a.       Jesus Christ came to destroy the works of Satan – 1John 3:8

b.      Jesus performed many miracles and cast out devils - Acts 10:38

c.       When Jesus died, he shed his blood to free us from sin and from Satan’s dominion – Heb 2:14

d.      Jesus overcame the Devil and disgraced him through his death on the cross – Col 2:15

e.       Satan is afraid of Jesus Christ because he could not find any sin in Him

f.        Jesus gave believers power and authority over Satan and his demons – Lk 10:19

g.      Satan and his demons are afraid of believers, but they are not afraid of unbelievers

h.      Believers should not be afraid to resist the devil and cast out evil spirits – Mark 16:15-16

CONFESSION: I have the Holy Spirit in me; I have power and authority over the devil to destroy his works and fulfill God’s purpose.

PRAYER: I bind and destroy all the works of the devil against my life right now. No weapon formed against me will prosper, in Jesus name

SCRIPTURE TO MEMORISE BEFORE NEXT LESSON: Lk 10:19

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TEACH THEM TO OBEY - LESSON FIFTEEN

FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER BELIEVERS

Jesus’ walk with his disciples is an example of true fellowship, which we have to eme. We are separated from the world and brought into God’s kingdom when we are saved. We belong to the body of Christ and the kingdom of God. Believers should not therefore find it difficult to get together and have holy fellowship with one another. (Heb 10:25)

What is Christian fellowship?

a.       Fellowship is sharing or having something in common with another person – Acts 4:32

b.      Where there is fellowship everyone gives his love, loyalty and service

c.       Christian fellowship involves constant giving to and receiving from one another

d.      Fellowship between Christians springs from fellowship with God.

e.       Christian fellowship is centered on Christ and is based on ‘Agape’ love.

How Christians should fellowship together

a.       Sharing all things together – Acts 2:42-46

b.      Laying down our lives for one another – Rom 16:3-4

c.       Being devoted to serving other believers – 1Cor 16:15-16

d.      Sharing in the sufferings of other believers – Phil 4:14

e.       Giving sacrificially to others – 2Cor 8:2-3

f.       Practicing hospitality – 3John 5

g.      Building and encouraging one another – 1Thes 2:8

h.      Not pretending but being open and honest with one another and with God.

Why Christians should meet regularly for fellowship

a.       We encourage one another – Rom 1:11-12

b.      We can benefit from each other’s spiritual gifts – 1Cor 14:26

c.       Those who are weak in Spirit can receive strength

d.      We can receive from or share material things with other believers – Acts 4:32, 34

e.       Fellowship helps us grow in Christ

CONFESSION: We are members of the body of Christ, the church; we have the Holy Spirit in us; we love one another, and we share all things together.

PRAYER: I pray that the fellowship of the Holy Spirit will bind us together as one people, in Jesus name.

SCRIPTURE(S) TO MEMORISE BEFORE NEXT LESSON: Acts 4:32, Heb 10:25

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TEACH THEM TO OBEY - LESSON FOURTEEN

CHRISTIAN GIVING

Jesus is a Perfect Example of giving. He gave up his life and all he owned in heaven when he came to earth and died on the cross. He commands us to also lay down our lives for others by giving to them. Every Christian has been given the ability to give.

What is Christian Giving?

a.       Taking something that you have to benefit God’s kingdom

b.      Sacrificing your resources to benefit another person

Types of Christian Giving

a.       Giving Offerings

b.      Paying Tithes – Mal. 3:10

c.       Making other free-will donations in cash or kind

d.      Supporting a project with your money or materials

e.       Giving money or material possessions to the poor or needy

f.       Giving to pastors and other church members or believers

Why Christians should give

a.       We are commanded to give – Lk 6:38

b.      We have the grace or ability to give – 2Cor 8:1-5

c.       We follow the example of Jesus Christ when we give

d.      We always have something to give

e.       God is pleased when we give cheerfully

f.       Giving helps build God’s kingdom – Mal 3:10a

g.      We have a reward when we give – Mal 3:10b, Lk 6:38

How we should give – 2Cor 9:6-8

a.       We should give bountifully according to what we have

b.      We should not be forced to give what we don’t want to give

c.       We should give cheerfully

d.      We should give all the time

Rewards for Giving – Lk 6:38, Mal 3:10-11

a.       Money

b.      Material possessions

c.       God’s protection over our possessions and work

d.      Favour from people

e.       Spiritual blessing

f.       Eternal blessing

CONFESSION: I am a child of God; I love God and I give my resources to support His work, and I am blessed

PRAYER: I pray for the grace to be a giver. Father, help me to give and not hold back, in Jesus name

SCRIPTURES TO MEMORISE BEFORE NEXT LESSON: Lk 6:38, Mal 3:10

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TEACH THEM TO OBEY - LESSON THIRTEEN

PRAYER

Jesus prayed always; he taught his disciples to pray and he wants us to follow in His steps. Prayer is one of the secrets to a victorious Christian walk, and success in ministry. We cannot follow Christ and obey his Word if we fail to pray. The Bible commands us to pray without ceasing (1Thes 5:17)

What is Prayer?

a.       Any means by which believers communicate with God

b.      Believers pray to God through Jesus Christ

c.       Prayer can be loud or silent

d.      Posture is not important – you can sit, kneel, stand, etc.

e.       We can pray anywhere we are and at any time we want

Descriptions of Prayer in the Scriptures

a.       Calling on the name of the Lord – Gen 4:26

b.      Calling on God – Ps 17:6

c.       Crying out to the Lord – Ps 3:4

d.      Lifting up one’s soul to the Lord – Ps 25:1

e.       Seeking the Lord – Isaiah 55:6

f.       Approaching the throne of grace with confidence – Heb 4:16

g.      Drawing near to God – Heb 10:22

Why you have to pray always

a.       We are commanded to pray – 1Thes 5:17

b.      Prayer is the necessary link to receiving God’s promises

c.       Prayer gives spiritual strength

d.      Prayer gives you power for God’s work

e.       Prayer makes you know God’s mind about situations

f.       Prayer will keep you away from the devil’s tricks

How to Pray – Matt 6:9-13, Mk 11:24

a.       We should begin with praises and thanksgiving to God

b.      We should know clearly what we want to ask for:

                    i.            Prayer can be a personal request

                  ii.            Prayer can be a request on another person’s behalf

                iii.            We can pray to destroy the devil’s works

c.       We should be specific in our requests

d.      We should ask everything in the name of Jesus Christ

e.       We should believe (have faith) that God has granted our request

f.       We should thank God for the answer

CONFESSION: I love the Lord; I am not anxious about anything; I pray without ceasing and He hears me always

PRAYER: Lord, let your desires be fulfilled in me as I seek your face continually. May I not lean on my own understanding, but acknowledge you in all my ways.

SCRIPTURE(S) TO MEMORISE BEFORE NEXT LESSON: Mark 11:24, 1Thes 5:17

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TEACH THEM TO OBEY - LESSON TWELVE

GOD’S WORD AND FAITH

The Christian walk is a life of faith, based on the word of God. We can live a successful Christian life if we have faith in God’s word. Jesus lived on earth and worked by faith, and He taught us to always trust in God and live by faith. Faith has to be the lifestyle of every believer; and faith is nurtured through God’s word – 2Cor 5:7, Rom 10:17.

What is God’s Word?

a.       Anything that God has spoken directly – eg. God spoke to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3); Moses (Exod 3:4-5)

b.      God spoke through the Prophets – eg. Isaiah, Jeremiah

c.       What the Apostles said in the New Testament – eg. Paul

d.      Anything Jesus said is God’s word because He is God – John 1:1,18)

e.       The written record of what the prophets, apostles and Jesus have spoken; i.e. The Scriptures

f.       The spoken proclamation by some preachers or prophets or other believers in the church today

Why you have to study God’s Word

a.       God’s word is complete, pure and has no errors and can be relied upon – Prov. 30:5-6

b.      We will know God and His will when we study God’s word

c.       God’s word can help us in our time of need and give direction in life – 1Tim 3:16-17, Ps 119:105

d.      Our faith will increase when we study God’s word – Rom 10:17

e.       We can do God’s work better when we study the Word – 2Tim 2:15

f.       We can stay away from sin and lead a holy life if we study God’s word – Ps 119:9-11

What is faith?

a.       Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. - Heb 11:6

b.      We have faith when we believe that something we have not yet seen or experienced exits

c.       We are not walking by faith if we want to see or experience something before we believe it exits

How to live by faith

a.       Study God’s word everyday to grow in faith – 2Tim 2:15

b.      Meditate on the Word or imagine only what God’s word says – Josh 1:8

c.       Confess what God’s word says and not what you see or how you feel – Prov 18:21

d.      Don’t speak negative words or the things you don’t want to happen – Prov 18:21

e.       Show your faith by practicing or doing what God’s word says – James 2:17-18

f.       Don’t complain but always be joyful and thank God for the things you go through in life – 1Thes 5:16-18

CONFESSION: I walk by faith and not by sight; I love God’s word, and I live by it every day.

PRAYER: Lord, teach me your word, and let it be the joy and rejoicing of my soul. May your word change my life day by day, in Jesus name.

SCRIPTURE(S) TO MEMORISE BEFORE NEXT LESSON: Josh 1:8, 2Cor 5:7

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