Ephesians Bible Study Commences

Hey Guys,

Ephesians Bible Study Commences in a week's time. We have three locations presently where people are going to be using the manual for their Bible Study. One is at mine's in Lagos/Ogun, another is at Fred's in Port Harcourt, and another is at Timothy's in Abakaliki, Ebonyi. Please, if you will like to use our manual to hold Bible Studies with friends and family, please, feel free to do so, and please  I will like to know about it if you don't mind and send you free hard copy booklets of the manual.

Yes, the manual has been completed and has been sent off for printing (hard copies).

I will post the manual on here as soon as the printing is done. 

I foresee a more interesting Bible Study this season. Please, participate, invite friends to join our blog, as you can see, we need more members. And I highly encourage that anyone who gets done filling their manuals each week should not hesitate to write on here and share their opinions with everyone. 

God has soooo much for us from the book of Ephesians, and satan wants to blind our eyes to God's truth, so that he can continue to hold us bondage. It's time to tell the devil ENOUGH!!! Please, be a part of this. 

 God Bless You!

Bible Study in 2013

Welcome to 2013!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

There are so many things God has in store for us this year, as always, if we will just wait on Him through His Word, and in Prayer.

The Ephesians Bible Study manual is underway, and as soon as I am sure when it will be done, I will announce a date for the conception of a new season.

Some people have suggested that they will like to start Live Bible Study sessions in their locations. I greatly encourage that! In the meantime, I will like you all to join me in prayers as I wait on the LORD for new members in my new location.

I will send the Ephesians Bible Study out as soon as it is done.

By the way, we are working on a logo. I'm thrilled about that!!!

Happy New Year again… Have a fabulous year ahead!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy 2013 to everyone!!! 

I pray that as we continue to spread and share the good news of the gospel of Christ, God Almighty will give us personal good news in our individual lives in Jesus' name [Amen]. In 2013, our joy will be full and complete in the wholeness of Jesus Christ. Also, we all will be recipients of the Father's love, forgiveness, salvation, redemption, justification, sanctification, grace, mercy, healing, deliverance, joy, peace, and His faithfulness!!! We will experience a year that is better than any year we have previously experienced in Jesus' name [Amen]. I love you all. However, more importantly, God loves us more, beyond our comprehension. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

God is Jealous for me!!!

I love this song because it is a gentle reminder of the love of God ("Mega, off the chart Love") for sinful creatures (Nobodies) like us. Sent His son, His ONLY son, His love, to come and die for us to rescue us from ourselves. With such great love I want this GOD in my life, in my family and in everything that pertains to me!!!! 

Bible's Best....

Just for fun, what's your most favorite Bible passage, and why?

Lesson 10

Civil Responsibilities

Romans 13:1-14

Today’s Verse: 
Romans 13:1 – “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”

Sneak Peek:

The people of Nigeria have several reasons to distrust and speak badly against the government of their nation. In fact, some feel the nation will be better run without a government calling the shots on how citizens should live their lives.

      As one who is a Christian, what reasons can you give Nigerians to pray and not curse the government?

-     When we pray for the government, we recognize God’s supreme authority over all. When we curse the government, we disregard God.

-     When we pray (bless) the government, we bless ourselves. Because they are the head. When the head is sick, the body is. When the head becomes well, so does the body. Cursing the government of your country is cursing yourself

      What does the Bible say about the way we speak about our government?

-          The Bible says that those in government are ministers of God.

-          The Bible says we must be subject to them, for conscience sake.

What Do I See?

Read the entire passage for today Romans 13:1-14. Write down your Lesson Topic and any key ideas you see.

Lesson Topic – Love, Honor, and Bless, Regardless of Circumstance.

Key Ideas

-          Subjection to higher authority

-          Rulers are ministers of God

-          Love others

-          Put on the armor of light

-          Put on the Lord Jesus Christ

FUN BOX

What is the First Lady’s middle name? FAKA

If you got it right, say

I’m so Nigerian   (put your country’s name here)

What Can I Infer?

1.      What are our duties to our civic rulers? 13:1, 6-7

-          We should be subject to them

-          We should pay our taxes

-          We should honor them

2.    What reasons does Paul give for rendering those duties to our rulers? 13:2-5

-          If we disregard them, we disregard God, and call damnation upon ourselves

-          They are not terror to good works, but to evil

-          They are ministers of God to us for good.

-          God uses them as a tool to execute wrath upon evil doers

-          We should be subject to them to have a clear conscience

3.    What are our duties to fellow citizens of our State and country? 13:8-10

-          Love them as ourselves. Owe only love

4.    How does the last portion of this passage, 13:11-14, relate to the rest of the passage?

-          It tells us why and how we can be enabled to carry out our responsibilities to the government and fellow citizens.

My Summary: In one sentence, summarize Paul’s main point in this passage

-         Even as Christians, our responsibility is not only to the church and to fellow believers, but also to secular government and State, and people in our community; our godly love is not fully expressed without this.

Self-Assessment

1.   What irritates you the most about our government?

-          They’re too corrupt

2.  When have you disagreed with the laws imposed by the government and what did you do?

-          I think some Lagos traffic laws are utterly ridiculous. But I hear they’ve not yet been “legally” enforced. I have done nothing, but complain.

3.  Under what circumstances would you choose to disobey commands of government authorities? What consequences would you be willing to suffer?

-          If they impose laws that seek to blaspheme the glorious Name of Christ.

-          Any consequence (so help me God!)

4.  What motivates you to submit to authority? What makes it difficult for you to submit?

-          Motivation - When the government puts the people first and acts in the interest of the people

-          Discouragement – When people in the government blatantly practice corruption and do not punish the guilty just because he/she is influential.

5.  In general, do you need to work on being more obedient to local, state, or federal laws? Why or why not?

-          Not really. I try to ensure to keep all the rules and do my part. Although, there may be some aspect I may still be lagging. I pray God reveals those to me, and help me obey, even when it is difficult to.

Weekly Self-Assessment Action Plan

1. Resume prayers for the government everyday

2. Also pray for other leaders – home, church, work, etc.

3. Honor my leaders by speaking rightly about them, and respecting God by respecting them.

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End of Bible Study Season

We are approaching the end of this Bible study season. In fact, we closed up on the Book of Romans in our live Bible Study group this Sunday. I'll post discussions here soon. I am believing God for inspiration to prepare the manual towards the next Bible study, which will likely focus on the Second Book of Corinthians; and also to help gather new Bible Study members as I have moved locations. Yes,the last Bible Study on Sunday with my friends was quite emotional for me. I'm going to miss them greatly. I trust that God has bigger plans for each of us individually. And I pray that we each find ourselves in groups where people hunger and thirst for God. In the meantime, we'll post topics here and each person will participate by commenting and sharing their views. Please, join in and invite your friends if you like our blog.

Please, also feel free to ask any questions about God or the Bible; 

And share your testimonies,
prayer requests
and new revelational knowledge.