Wisdom For The Guarantor
Text: Proverbs 6:1-5; 20:16 Memory Verse: “Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger and hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress” (Proverbs 20:16). Many institutions require a guarantor before providing employment and services (Luke 10:35). Life is about helping one another. There is no one who can…
Be On Your Guard
Text: 2 Samuel 20: 4-9; Proverbs 20:14 Memory Verse: “’It is good for nothing,’ cries the buyer; but when he has gone his way, then he boasts” (Proverbs 20:14). One of the greatest admonitions Jesus Christ gave His disciples is that they should be careful, watchful, and prayerful (Mark 13:38a). Amasa and Joab were cousins…
Sinful Nature
Text: Romans 3:9-23 Memory Verse: “ ”(Romans 3:23). The concept of the sinful nature is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, addressing the innate inclination towards disobedience and rebellion against God (Genesis 3:23). The Bible offers profound insights into this subject, revealing humanity’s struggle with sin and the need for redemption; hence the reason…
The Battle Tested Believer
Text: James 1:1-8 Memory Verse: “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials” (James 1:2). The battle-tested believer is one who stands his or her ground, despite life’s challenges. He or she is able to withstand trials, temptations and tribulations without wavering in faith, understanding that such battles are necessary for…
Enjoying The Limelight
Text: John 3:22-31 Memory Verse: “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). To be in the limelight is to be the focus of public attention. It is attracting attention to our achievements, contributions, and personality. Sometimes those achievements draw attention to us and because they give us good feelings, we begin to enjoy…
Reward For Faith And Obedience
Text: Numbers 14:6-10,36-38 Memory Verse: “But Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh remained alive, of the men who went to spy out the land” (Numbers 14:38). While the majority of those who went to spy out Canaan murmured, complained and rebelled against Moses, Aaron, and God, Caleb proclaimed that they…
In Christ, You Are Safe
Text: Proverbs 18:10&11; Ephesians 2:4-7 Memory Verse: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10). A boy of about 12 years old, sat calmly in the examination hall. The peace around him was so glaring compared with the palpable fear on the faces of…
Believe God
Text: John 11: 39-45 Memory Verse: “Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?’” (John 11: 40). How quick are you to believe big promises? There is a certain part of us that is a little hesitant and a little skeptical…
Divine Opportunity
Text: Luke 15:17-24 Memory Verse: “…But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion and ran and fell on his neck, and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits. God’s best gifts to us are not necessarily material things, but opportunities….
The Spirit Of Thanksgiving 2
Text: Psalm 34:1-10 Memory Verse: “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). David was a man who had the spirit of thanksgiving. In everything, he always gave thanks to God, being thoughtful of God’s dealings and doings in his life. In Psalm 34…