THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF

GOD
LAGOS PROVINCE 2
FSA

WORKERS TRAINING PROGRAMME

1. DURATION OF TRAINING - 6?? months

2.TIME OF MEETINGS
Saturdays 4pm when necessary
Sundays 7am

3.NIGHT VIGILS:
Alternate once a month
Parish Night Vigils
Area Night vigils

4.PRACTICALS:
To be attached to workers in parishes
To rotate in each department in parishes
Evangelism and follow up
Welfare and sacrificial giving
Manual – To clean churches/toilets/surroundings.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. General Introduction
a. Definition
b. Prayer
c. Financial
d. Propagation of the Gospel
e. Qualification for the workers
f. Code of conduct for a worker
g. Discipline among workers
h. Promotion among workers
i. Church Hierarchy
j. Spiritual appointment and promotion
k. The five hundred, brethren
l. The seventy, twelve and three brethren
m. Conclusion.

2. a. Basic of Christianity
b. Christian Conduct
c. Spirit, Soul and Body
d. Effective Soul Winning
e. The Trinity

3. a. The Word of God

b. Word Foundation
c. Deliverance by the Word
d. Spiritual Warfare

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4. The Victorious Christian Life
a. Introduction
b. Effective Prayer & Fasting
c. Worship as a Life Style
d. Grace for Giving

5. a. The Call of God

b. The Man God Uses
c. Abiding in your Call

6. The Beliefs & Doctrine of The Redeemed Christian Church of

God

WORKERS TRAINING MANUAL

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

DEFINITION

PRAYER

FINANCIAL

PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL

QUALIFICATION OF THE GOSPEL

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR A WORKER

DISCIPLINE AMONG WORKER

PROMOTION AMONG WORKERS

WORKER'S SUNDAY ACTIVITIES

CHURCH HIERARCHY

SPIRITUAL APPOINTMNET AND PROMOTION

THE FIVE HUNDRED BRETHREN

THE SEVENTY

The Responsibility Of The Seventy

Summary

THE TWELVE

The Ambassadors

Their Characteristics

THE THREE

CONCLUSION

WORKER IN TRAINING PROGRAMME

INTRODUCTION

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MISSION

The mission of the Workers – in – training Programme which is anchored on John

15:5 and Phil. 4:13 is to raise Workers who will depend on God for –
Performance, Enablement and Strength by relying on the Holy Spirit other than
relying on their human abilities and capabilities

MOTTO OF THE PROGRAMME

The motto of the Workers – In – Training Programme is the acronym: F .A .T
“F” represents FAITHFULNESS: Workers should imbibe this attribute right from
the stage of training for it is written in Prov. 25:13 that faithful messenger
refreshes the soul of his master
There is the need for workers to be faithful to God regarding the works that God
has committed into their hands

“A” represents AVAILABILITY: There is need for workers to make themselves

available in the Lord’s vineyard for any responsibility that the Almighty may
place on their shoulder
There is a call in 1Chron. 20:5 that” ……Who then is willing to consecrate his
service this day unto the Lord”

“T” represents TEACHABILITY: Any worker that the Almighty will use must be
teachable because teachability comes before usability, However, an individual
cannot be teachable unless he is humble. There is an advice in 1 Peter 5:6 that
we should humble ourselves under the mighty hands of God that He may exalt
us in due time.
QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO WORKERS-IN-TRAINING PROGRAMME
The following are the qualification for admission into this programme
a) Born-Again: Anyone seeking admission into this programme must be born-
again.
b) Baptism by Immersion: Before any persons can be admitted into this
programme.
He/she must have been baptized by immersion after salvation

SCHEDULE OF RESPONSIBILIES FOR WORKERS

Any of the following members of the congregation is qualified to be called a
worker – Usher, Chorister, Sunday School Teacher and other person so designed
by the Pastor-in-Charge.
A worker is first and foremost a prayer Warrior. His/her responsibility includes
the following:

1. He/She belongs to a department, ministry or unit of the church.

2. He/She must participate in all the programmes of the parish whether normal,
weekly service or special revival services.
3. He/She must be actively involved in the work of follow-up and visitation and
sees to the growth of the new converts.
4. He/She must participate in all workers’ prayer meeting, vigils and all Sunday
workers’ meeting.

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5. He/She must participate in all training and re-training programmers to
improve his/her effectiveness.
6. He/She must co-operate with the Minister-in-Charge to ensure rapid growth
of the church and expansion of same.
7. He/She must be available to carry out any other assignment as given to
him/her by the Minister-in-Charge or anyone superior to the Minister-in-
Charge as long as this will not lead him/her to sin.

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING MEMBERS OF THE WORKERS-IN-

TRAINING CLASS
Any person seeking for admission into this programme must be prepared to
abide by the underlisted non negotiable rules and regulations.
I. The meeting on Sunday shall commence at 7:00am and any worker-in-
training who gets to the venue of the training at 7:01am am will be
considered late.
II. The meeting on Saturday shall commence at 2:00pm or any other time
stipulated by the coordinator. Any worker-in-training who gets to the
venue of the training one minute after the stipulated time will be
considered late.
III. The coordinator may from time to time announce any other day for the
training to supplement the Saturday programme.
IV. Any trainee that absent himself/herself on three (3) occasions without
written permission during the period of the programme should be asked to
withdraw from the current set and shall not qualify with the set.
V. Any trainee that gets to the venue of the progrmme late on four (4)
occasions should be ask to withdraw from the current set.
VI. There should be no painting of nails,or eye lashes by trainee sisters both
within and outside the church.
VII. There should be no wearing of mini-skirts or any dress that will expose the
armpit or any other part of the body both within and outside the church.

INTRODUCTION
God has a purpose to accomplish on earth. God has a work. Discovering God’s
work and becoming a partner with God is an exciting, yet sobering experience.
The need for a continuous understanding of the work and the master plan;
learning to sign out resources for the kingdom work: checking with the Chief
Architect and builder – Jesus our LORD, and learning fresh instruction as regards
the work cannot be over emphasized in the lives of His privileged labourers.

The art of laboring with God must be learned, No one actually becomes an
expert in this art. When Moses thought he could add experience to this art, he
lost his place in God's service. Those that brought in a strange fire, just burn the
usual incense were consumed from on high, with the fire from His presence.
Those that switched offices, thinking anyone could do any of the works he is
familiar with the procedures were declared unwise and the ephod rent from their
necks. "Working for God" is much easier, than "Working with God", yet God does
not approve men who just work for Him. He must be the senior supervising
partner in our works. Any work He cannot do with us is a useless work. Any place

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in ministry where God cannot stand with a man is a burial ground; no matter
how men applaud it.....

Module 1
Qualifications And Code of Conduct For Workers.

1. INTRODUCTION
BELOVED, we believe that you know what it is the Almighty God Himself who
named this church, "The Redeemed Church Of God" through a revelation He
gave to the founder, the late Rev. J.O. Akindayomi. This fact alone, we are sure,
makes this Church a rather unique establishment of the Most High; secondly,
concerning this Church, the Almighty made a series of promises among which
are:
(i) That He will meet this Church on His return
(ii) That this church will become a model
to the whole world
(iii) That other churches from all over the world will come to learn and worship
in this church etc.

Big as these Divine promises are, God is more than able to fulfil what he has
spoken Numbers 23:19. infact, as of today, he has given this church such a good
name among other churches in this country that on many occasions:-
(i) Our workers who apply to other Missions for employment had been
promptly employed even without any formal interview.

(ii) Missions who have Bible Colleges of their own still send their Ministers to
our Colleges to be trained.

To God be the glory

Moreover by the special grace of God, our beloved Church is growing very fast
and we believe God that it will continue to grow extremely very fast now on.

The foregoing are some of the reasons why we therefore feel that the
qualifications and code of conduct for workers and Choristers in this Mission

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ought to be a spelt in our writing for the information and guidance of all
concerned.

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2. DEFINITION:
(a) Who exactly is a worker?
(b) For whom is he or she working?
(c) What are the works of the Workers?

(a) A worker in the Redeemed Christians Church of God is any child of God
who, on the recommendation of the local Pastor, had been set aside for
special services in the house of God, included in this category are
members of the choir, the ushers, the Sunday School Teachers and
children Teachers etc.

(b) Primarily and ultimately, the worker is working for God Almighty Himself. It
follows immediately that he/she will get his/her reward from the Almighty
too. Secondarily however, the worker is working for the Redeemed
Christian Church of God as part of the visible body of Christ on earth,
which is why the General Overseer mentions the workers in his daily
prayers to God. This constant prayer of the General Overseer is basically
the reward that the Redeemed Christian Church of God offers her workers
throughout their life's span

(c) The work of the workers include the following:-

I. PRAYERS
Intensive prayers for:-
(a) The progress of the Church: Spiritual, Numerical, Financial etc.
(b) The Missionary efforts of the church.
(c) The Pastors, Assistant Pastors and all their families.
(d) The General Overseer, the Deputy General Overseer, the Mothers-in-Israel,
The Assistant General Overseers, The Directors/State Co-ordinators/Regional
Secretaries, The Regional Pastors, Provincial Pastors, Area Pastors, Assistant
Pastors, Deacons/Deaconesses, Unordained Ministers, Workers, Workers-in-
training, Baptized members, saved unbaptized members, New comers, the yet
to be saved.
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(e) All the members of the Mission as a whole, both old and new.
(f) The Restoration of all backsliders into the fold.
(g) The rapid expansion of the Mission as a whole and the particular local
church of the workers.
(h) All pregnant women for safe and easy delivery
(i) All midwives for special Divine assistance
(j) All barren women for quick answers to their prayers.
(k) All children in the Mission for Divine protection, wisdom from above, good
health and spiritual development.
(l) The workers themselves for steady spiritual progress and all-round
prosperity.
(m) All the sick, jobless and needy for recovery of health, job and prosperity.

II. FINANCIAL
(a) Financial contributions to all the projects of the local church and the
Mission as a whole
(b) Generousity towards the Pastors and their families.
(c) Assisting the needy in the church in all possible ways.
(d) Contributing actively to ease the burdens of those bereaved or who had
been blessed with a new child.
(e) Contributing actively to the maintenance of the church buildings and its
surroundings to maintain an atmosphere congenial to worship.

III. PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL

(a) Every worker is expected to be an active soul-winner and an incurable
witness for Christ.
(b) Therefore he/she should be involved in the propagation of the Gospel by
means of word of mouth, tracts distribution, letter writing, crusades,
Seminars, Youth services, Village evangelism, child evangelism prison,
hospital and market evangelism. etc.

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(c) Every workers is also expected to be very, very active in follow-up
programmes.

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3. QUALIFICATION OF A WORKER
The one who would qualify as a worker must satisfy the following conditions at
least he/she must be:-
(a) Born again - John 3:3,5
(b) Sanctified - John. 17:17, 1 Thess. 5:23.
(c) Filled with the Holy Spirit - Acts 1:8; 6:3
(d) Baptized by immersion in water, Matt. 28:19, Acts 16:15-16.
(e) A Tithe-payer - Malachi 3:10
(f) A cheerful giver - II Cor. 9:7
(g) A proven soul-winner, Mark 16:15-16.
(h) Humble - Isa. 57:15; Luke 22:26.
(i) A prayer warrior - 1 Thess. 5:17
(j) Well-behaved - 1 Cor. 13:5
(k) A faster (i.e. given to fasting) - Luke 4:2; Matt. 17:21, Acts 13:2-3
(l) Trustworthy - Jer. 35:1-8.
(m) Blameless and without blemish in the congregation - Phi. 2:14-16.
(n) And any other qualifications that the Mission may from tine to time
consider necessary.

4. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR WORKERS

The Lord Jesus calls us the light of the world, Matt. 5:14-16, the salt of the earth,
Matt. 5:13; and the ambassadors of Christ, John 20:21. These imply that we are
very important to god and out responsibilities are heavy. In order to effectively
and correctly discharge our responsibilities to God and His church, without falling
God our disappointing the Pastor who recommend us, every worker should
observe the following code of conduct: He/she must be:-
(a) Totally submissive to constituted authorities if the Mission, 1Pet. 5:5; 1
Corinth.16:16; Heb. 13:17 e.g.
(i) When traveling he/she should inform the Pastor, II Kings 6:2.
(ii) Should be ready to attend all meetings and go wherever he/she is sent,
Joshua 1:16.

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(iii) Be absolutely obedient to Pastor/ Assistant Pastors when they give orders
that do not contradict the Bible, 1 Pet. 5:5.
(iv) Be an example to the congregation in submitting to the doctrine of the
church, Titus 2:7; 1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Tim. 4:6; Titus 1:9.
(v) Be an example to the congregation in spending and being spent for God,
11 Cor. 12:15; Gal. 2:20.
(b) Hygienic in all dispositions, Isaiah 52:11
(c) Well dressed in accordance with the scriptures. Where there is any doubt,
must be willing to give the benefits of the doubt to the Lord, I Pet. 3:1-4, I
Tim. 2:9, Isa. 3:16-26.
(d) Someone who will be a worthy ambassador of both Christ and his church
such that if he/she be transferred from his/her working place to a
town/village where there is no branch if this church, he/she will promptly
start one. Acts 8:4; Acts 11:19.
(e) Only too happy to attend all-night vigils and/or organize such in his/her
home, Lk, 6:12; Acts 16:25.
(f) Punctual at all Local, Area, State or National Meetings, Heb. 10:25.
(g) Walking, worshipping and growing in the spirit constantly, Gal. 5:16; John
4:23-24, Psa. 117:12; Col. 3:16.
(h) Someone who enjoys a life of Holiness and Sanctifications, living right in
the open and in secret, and dwelling in love, 2 Pet. 3:18; 2 Tim. 3:14-17;
Eph. 5:25-27, Matt. 5:13-16, Heb. 12:14, I Tim. 3:2.
(i) Ready always to do good works, Titus 2:14, Gal. 6:10.
(j) Ever ready to protect the good name of the church, I Tim. 3:7; Titus 1:10-
13.

5. DISCIPLINE AMONG WORKERS

(a) Where there is love, there must be discipline. Hebrews 12:6; Rev. 3:19.
Consequently, in this Mission, if any worker sins or does anything that
his/her Pastor consider inimical to the progress or good image of this
church will receive instant and adequate punishment. Such punishment
which will be proportional to the offence, range from an open rebuke

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 among follow workers, suspension from workers meetings for a period
of time to total dismissal from workers cadre.
(b) During period of discipline or suspension from workers' meeting the worker
under discipline must attend all the church services regularly, sitting
wherever the Pastor shall appoint, Hebrews 12:5-8; Prov. 3:11-12.
(c) If a worker is not satisfied with the discipline imposed on him/her, he/she
Pastor and ultimately to the General Overseer if not satisfied by the Area
Pastor's ruling.
(d) If a worker shows genuine repentance, he/she may be pardoned before the
period specified for the suspension.
(e) If a worker shows no genuine repentance, his/her period of suspension
must be automatically extended. If after an extension of the suspension
period there is still no repentance, such a worker may be recommended to
the General Overseer, through the Area Pastor, for dismissal from workers'
cadre.

6. PROMOTION AMONG WORKERS

WORKERS of exceptional character, spiritual endowments and evangelical
abilities may be promoted in due course to the level of Assistant Pastor.

1. WORKERS' SUNDAY ACTIVITIES

The workers are the people who are the first to come to the church on Sunday
morning. For Example they would have been there an hour before others come.
In the evening they also come early before the congregation. They must wake
up early on Sunday morning in order to see that they are there early. As far as
workers are concerned, the whole Sunday belongs to Jesus Christ. In case a
parish does not hold evening services, House fellowship must replace the
evening services and there must be a House fellowship center in the Church or
parish. Those who do not hold their House fellowships on Sunday must hold
evening services.
When they finish their morning prayers they must go on house to house
witnessing or follow-up in order to invite people to the church. After the service,
just as others go to have their siesta, they will still come back to the church for

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workers meeting. It is compulsory they attend evening services or House
fellowship.

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2. CHURCH HIERARCHY
There is order in heaven. We have God the Father, God the son and God the
Holy Spirit, followed by The Four Living Beings, Twenty Four Elders, the Arch
Angels, The Cherubim and Seraphim and then the ordinary angles. As it is in
heaven so also it is here on earth 1 Cor. 15:41. In the Redeemed Christian
Church of God, we have hierarchy for the sake of orderliness. For example, we
have the General Overseer who is the spiritual head, followed by the Deputy
General Overseer, The Mothers in Israel, The Assistant General Overseers, The
National Elders, The Directors/Regional Co-ordinators / Regional Secretaries, The
provincial Pastors, The Assistant Provincial Pastors/Assistant, Area Pastors,
Pastors, Assistants Pastors, Deacons/Deaconesses, Unordained Ministers,
Workers, Workers-in-training. Baptized members, saved unbaptized members,
new comers, yet to be saved.

3. SPIRITUAL APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION

STRANGERS in the Church are regarded as Newcomers. As they develop
spiritually, they begin to climb the hierarchical ladder, from the bottom. That is,
new comers move to unbaptized members, to baptized members who become
workers in training, then full-fledged workers. It is among the workers that
Deacons, Deaconesses and Assistant Pastors are chosen; from Assistant Pastors
to Pastor and so on and so forth. This is in line with Scripture when Jesus Christ
chose seventy disciples from Five hundred brethren; Twelve apostles from
seventy disciples. Three - (Peter, James and John) from Twelve and one (John)
from three. There is a difference between the seventy and Twelve, between the
Twelve and three and between the Three and One.
Five hundred is represented with the biggest circle; inside it, is the circle of
seventy, inside this is the circle of twelve, then three and lastly circle of one.

THE FIVE HUNDRED BRETHREN 1 Corinthinas 15:6

This category of people represents the church members. They are brethren, born
again but follow Christ for a far off. They go to the church when it is convenient
for them; and so close to the world that they can easily backslide because the

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part of the world is still attracting them. In an unfavourable situation they can
easily deny Christ. John 18:18, 25-27.
As peter followed Jesus Christ from afar off, he denied Him when there was
sudden danger. This is the spiritual standard of these five hundred believers. If
you remain in that group, you are not sure you can stay to the end. Prov. 9:16-
18. Sin may appear attractive but the end result is death. But those who are still
afar off from Jesus Christ, occasionally they still go back and taste the world; and
they run back again to Jesus Christ. Often they are up and down tomorrow. Most
of the time they fall and never return; and you know yourself that it is easier to
fall than to stand.
To have tasted God and then fall back again is a very unpleasant thing indeed
because all the joy that they have will be gone forever II Pet. 2:20-22.
The five hundred brethren are just like people coming to the church and going
back to their houses.

THE SEVENTY - Luke 10:1-11

The second groups of people are the seventy. They were fully instructed about
what to do on their journey; how to begin, how to behave and what o say. The
first thing we learn about this seventy is that they were fixed for service. They
were not just bench-warmers. God looked at them and saw that there was
something special that this seventy could do; so he set them apart. He found
that they would be useful; they would be obedient and they would be able to
take instructions. If you want to move out of the entire congregation, you must
obey instructions (i.e. be obedient).
For example, if after this training you are found fit, you will be asked to join the
workers. Then suddenly you discover that you have to obey the Pastor more
than before. You have to make up your mind whether to obey the pastor and
remain with the workers or to disobey and join again the ordinary members who
are represented by the five hundred.
When you are just in the congregation (five hundred) you can travel anytime you
like, go anywhere you like. You don't need to tell the Pastor, but the moment you
join the workers (seventy) even if you are going to see any one over the
weekend you have to inform the pastor.

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Even if there is a work to be done by workers that requires the presence of every
worker and you have your own programme, you have to choose either what
others are doing or you choose your own programme and go back to the
congregation (five hundred). It is a question of choice.
To be in the workers group, you must be there forever. You may decide
voluntarily not to be a member anymore but once God has made you head, may
you not become tail again. If you cannot do what the seventy did today, you
cannot go farther than five hundred. Gideon's Army were chosen because they
were disciplined.

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SEVENTY

THOSE who will be among the seventy must learn to serve continuously. When
Jesus sent them out, He did not follow them Himself, which means anyone who
belongs to the Seventy must learn to serve without supervision, Phil. 2:12.
Wherever he is, he will perform well as if Jesus is there. Whether the pastor is
there or not, he will still be working for God because he knows he is not working
for man and it is only God who will reward him, Col. 3:22-24.
He asked them not to take any money with them because He was trying to teach
them how to endure hardship. When you are sent to somewhere you do not
know and you are asked not to take any money with you, you know have to
endure. Nobody can join the workers unless he can fast because occasionally
you will come to the church and think that after the service you will eat but you
discover that there is no time for eating till the evening. Fasting is one of the
responsibilities of workers. Fasting helps you to grow spiritually. If you want to
join the group of seventy you must be ready to endure hardship and be ready to
fast.
Anyone who wants to join the workers must be ready to serve God with all his
ability, Matt. 5:20-23. You cannot do more than your best God expects you to do
your best. If you do your best, He knows you cannot
deceive God. They were asked to go without taking anything with them. It
means they are supposed to use whatever they have for God. Anything you
have, you must be willing to use it for God, but make sure you take the best for
God. Mark 14:3-9.

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Also He sent them without supervision so that they might serve Him without
seeking recognition; they worked for God without eye-service (1 Peter 4:11). In
other words when you belong to the circle of seventy, you must be doing things
only to glorify God, not seeking the praise of anybody; not that anybody may see
you. You must learn to serve with humility. (John 13:14). It is one of God's ways
of teaching of humility. You cannot be in the group of seventy without the
teaching of humbleness. If you still consider yourself as someone indispensable
God cannot use you.
Those that God will use must be ready to serve Him joyfully (Psalm 100:2). If you
want to be in the group of seventy you must learn to serve God with Joy. When
you are asked to do something you must do it joyfully.
Finally, you must remember that their efforts are not in vain. They run up and
down for God; they pray and fast; they must remember 1 Cor. 15:58. When God
asks you to go out and work, you can be sure He is going to reward you in the
end, whatever you do for Him you can be sure that the reward is not the way.

SUMMARY
Those who are in the group of seventy must:-
(i) serve continuously
(ii) learn to serve without supervision
(iii) be ready to endure hardship
(iv) be willing to work the best of their ability
(v) Be willing to use whatever they have and their best for God
(vi) Learn to serve without seeking the praise if anybody because all glory must
belong to God (i.e. avoid eye- Service).
(vii) Learn to serve with humility
(viii) Be willing to serve Him with joy
(ix) Constantly remember that their efforts will not be in vain.
(x) Know that they need prayer to make all the above possible. John 15:5. Christ
says, ".Without me you can do nothing."

THE TWELVE - Mark 3:13-15

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HE chose the Twelve to live with Him; to send them out to preach, to have power
to heal, to have power to cast out spirits. These are the four things that Jesus
said the Twelve should do.
Anybody who thinks ahead of the present, who thinks about what will happen
tomorrow, will not have a friend. This is because the worldly people believe on
the food that is ready i.e. they prefer to enjoy now and later face hardship. Jesus
Christ preferred to endure hardship and later enjoy the rewards. He knew that a
day was coming when He would be crowned, when He would be glorified. That
was why He had no friends; that was why he arranged to select the Twelve that
would move together, come in and go out, with him. Sometimes He was
homesick; He was constantly talking to the Father, "that glory we have together,
I don't forget, don't let this glory pass me by." Occasionally, He sneaked out to
pray alone to the Father. Those who want to deal with Jesus must have a lot of
sanctification.

THE AMBASSADORS
He chose the Twelve because they had something special. They deserved being
His Ambassadors.

THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
1. They were of humble character; (gentle) very truthful, prayer warriors,
holy within and out.
2. Their only ambition was to make their Captain happy, to please Him
joyfully (II Tim. 2:4). Out own ambition too is to please Him.
3. Whatever they did, they did it like their Captain. The African adage says, if
the leaf stays so long with soap, it automatically becomes soap. Because
they lived with Christ, their action was like Christ's (John 2:6).
4. Anyone who saw then knew they had been with Jesus for long (Acts 4:13).
If someone sees you in a market-place, will such say you are a child of
God?

THE THREE:
Mark 9:2-9; 5:37, Matthew 17:1-9; 26:36-38.

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7. CONCLUSION
Since no one ever becomes a Pastor in this Mission without having first been an
Assistant Pastor, it follows therefore that becoming a worker is the first step in
the line of spiritual promotions in this Mission. It is therefore a great honour and
privilege to be invited to join the workers cadre.
If you are willing to abide by all that had been written above, kindly sign copies
of this pamphlet, affixing your passport photographs in the appropriate places
and submit them through your Pastor to your Area Pastor.
May the Almighty uphold you to the end in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Yours in Christ,

Pastor E.A. Adeboye

General Overseer

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Worker's Signature

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Pastor I/C Signature

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 MODULE 2

BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY

TEXT: HEB. 6:1-3, LUKE 6:47-48

INTRODUCTION:
A foundation is the basic part of a structure that provides strength and stability.
The six foundational teachings of Christianity are listed in Heb. 6:1-2.

1. REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS

 Repentance is a change of mind and attitude leading to a change of
action. 2Cor. 7:14

 A dead work is anything we do which is devoid of the life of God (Heb.

9:14)

 The marks of true repentance are (a) Godly sorrow (2 Cor 7:10); (b)
Confession of sin (1 John 1:9); Forsaking sin (Proverbs 28:13); Hatred of
sin (Ezek. 20 :43-44)

 Repentance is an attitude of the heart essential to our on-going

relationship with God.
2. FAITH-Faith is absolute trust in God (Heb. 11:1)
 Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11.1)
 Faith comes by hearing (Rom. 10:17); Our faith should grow just as a seed
grows (Rom. 1:17)

 With faith, all things are possible (Matt. 17:20)

3. BAPTISMS – Baptism is a church ordinance signifying that one is a

Christian, who has died and been buried with Christ, is risen with Christ
and is now living daily with Him.
There are three (3) major baptisms:
 Baptism into the body of Christ – Done by the Holy Spirit at salvation
(1Cor& 12:13)
 Baptize in Water – Identification with the death, burial and
resurrection of Christ and a public declaration for Ham. Done by
Immersion in water in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit. (Rom. 6:34 & Matt & 8:21, Matt. 3:11-17, Dk 3:21, 22

 Baptize in the Holy Spirit – can be received by laying of hands (Acts

19:1-6, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 10:34-42, Acts 1:6-8, Lk 24:49)
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 4. LAYING ON HANDS
 Placing hands upon the body of another person for a definite Spiritual
purpose, had a lot of significance in the Old Testament (Lev. 1:1-4, Gen.
48:14, Deut. 34:9)

 Reasons: (a) To impart healing (Luke 4:40, Mark 16:17-18) (b) To impart
the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:6) (c) To impart spiritual gifts and blessings
(Rom. 1:11, 1Tim. 4:14, 2 Tim. 1:6) (d) To set people apart for specific
assignments (Acts 13:2-3)

 However, care should be taken in the laying on of hands (1Tim. 5:22)

5. RESSURRECTION OF THE DEAD –It means a raising or rising up (1Cor.

15:16-18)
 Some people were raised from the dead (John 11:1-45).
 Jesus himself was raised (Matt. 28:6)
 Future resurrection coming (1Thes. 4:16:17),
 Believers will be raised with Christ (1Cor. 15:42-44)
 Resurrection day is reward day (1 Cor. 3:10-15)

6. ETERNAL JUDGEMENT
 There is eternal blessing in heaven as well eternal judgment in
hell.
 Some teachings on eternal judgment are inscriptional –
annihilation, purgatory, universal
 Reconciliation.
 Saints will be judged (Rom. 14:10-12) Sinners will be judged (Rev.
20:11-15)
 Eternal judgment is eternal separation from God (Matt. 18:8-9,
Matt. 25:41-46)
 Therefore we must make the salvation of souls our priority (Matt.
28:18-20)

“Christianity is not a myth; it is a way of life.”

A NEW CREATION
Text: 2 Cor. 5:17-21

Introduction:
 The purpose of this class is for you to realize your new identity in Christ.

 You are a new person now. Your old sinful nature has passed away. You
are born

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  The nature of God is born in you. You are a new creature, brand new
specie. The nature of God is in you.

 Therefore, you must learn how to live your new life just as a newborn baby
must learn to do certain things in this world. (1Pet. 2:2)

Why the birth is necessary?

 Man was created in the image of God, a ruler on the earth (Gen. 1:26-28)

 Man disobeyed God, lost his position and took on the nature of the devil
(Gen. 2:16-17, Rom. 3:23)

 The new birth is man’s only opportunity for restoration (John 3:3-6)

What happened at the new birth?

(A) Jesus took your place

 When he died, you died. (Rom. 6:8)

 When he was buried, you were buried. (Col. 2:12, Rom. 6:3-4)
 When he was made alive, you were made alive. (Col.2:13).
 When he was vindicated, you were vindicated (I Tim. 3:16)
 When he was raised to sit in heaven, you were raised with him.
(Eph. 2:6)

(B) The legal and vital aspects of redemption.

 One is in past, the other is in the present.

(C) Your new status

 You are redeemed (1 Cor. 6:20, Rev. 5:9-10)
 You are free from the bondage of Satan and sin (Rom. 8:2)
 You have been transferred into God’s kingdom (Col. 1:13-14)
 You have access to God’s throne (Eph. 2:18)
 You are now righteous (2 Cor. 5:21)
 You are God’s ambassador on earth (2 Cor. 5:20)
 You have power over Satan and sin (Luke 10:19)
 You are a new creature (2Cor. 5:16-17)

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 CHRISTIAN CONDUCT

TEXT: I Pet. 2:11-12; Phil. 2:12-15; I Tim. 3:14-15

INTRODUCTION:
Conduct is simply defined as behavior. Our salvation must express itself in
progressive. Christian living and sound character. As Christian and disciples, w
should be disciplined. We should behave ourselves in conformity to Bible
Standards. As the heavenly bodies shine against the blackness of the night, so
our lives should lighten the moral darkness of the world.

1. AREAS OF DISCIPLINE
(a) Moderation in all things (sleeping, eating, spending, dressing,
etc) I cor. 6:12; Prov. 23:21; Prov. 20:13; I Tim. 2:9; Phill. 4:5.

(b) Work. Prov. 22:39; II Thess. 3:10

(c) Use of the tongue. James 1:26; 3:2; Rom. 12:14.

(d) Respect for others especially church leaders. I Tim. 5:1-2,17;

Heb. 13:17; Josh. 1:16-18; Num. 16:1-5, 28-32.

(e) Respect for Parents. Eph. 6:1-3

(f) Respect for the Government and Employers. I Pet. 2:13-19

(g) Orderliness. (I Cor. 14:40.

(h) Sources of Pleasure. I Thess. 5:22; I Pet. 4:3; Eph. 5:11-12

2. AREAS OF CONDUCT
(a) Bad temper. Eccl. 7:9; Prov. 16:32; 19:11; James 1:19.
(b) Malice, envy, and strife. I Cor. 3:3; Eph. 4:31; I cor. 6:1-7.
(c) Unforgiveness. Matt. 18:32-35; Mark 11:25-26; Eph. 4:32.
(d) Moodiness and depression. Pro. 15:13; 17:22; 15:15
(e) Cruelty. Eccl. 7:17; matt. 5:7.
“Our lifestyles may be the most powerful means of communicating the gospel to
believers”.

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MEMORY VERSE: PHILL. 4:5 (NKJV)

SPIRIT, SOUL, AND BODY

Text: 1 Thess. 5:23, Gen. 2:7

Introduction:
Man essential is a spirit; he has a Soul and lives in a Body. The Spirit of man is
created in God’s likeness.

It can relate directly with God. The soul of man gives him a distinct personality.
And with his Body, man can relate with the physical world.

1. The human spirit

 Man is a Spirit
 He is created in the same class with God. (Gen. 1:26)
 It is your spirit that gets transformed at salvation (2Cor. 5:17)
 By your spirit you relate with the supernatural realm. (Eph. 2:2)
 At death, the spirit goes back to God. (Eccl. 12:7)

2. How to develop the human spirit (Heb. 5:14)

 Praying, especially in the Holy Spirit. (Jude 20, 1Cor. 14:4)
 Studying the Bible. (1 Pet. 2:2, Matt. 4:4)
 Fasting (Acts 13:1, 2)

3. The human soul

 The soul consists of three parts, including the intellect, the will and the
emotions
 It is the soul that links our spirit with our body. (Gen.2:7)
 The soul is to keep the body in subjection to the spirit.
 The soul is critical to man’s well being. (3 John 2)

4. Renewing the mind (Rom. 12:2)

 Because we have lived all our lives according to the standard of this
world, it becomes necessary to renew our mind to be able to function
effectively in our Christian life.

5. How to renew your mind

 Exercise your right to control your mind. (2 Cor. 10:3-5)
 Study and confess the word continually. (Joshua 1:8)

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  Line up your thought-life with the word. (Phil. 4:8)
 Be persistent. (1 Tim. 6:12)
6. The Human Body - The physical Man
 The body of man formed from the dust of the earth (Gen. 2:7) it
contains all the elements in the soil.

 This is the “house” for the real man-the spirit. (Gen. 2:7, 1 Cor. 6:19)
 The body of man has five senses-sights, hearing, taste, smell and
touch.
 We must through the Holy Spirit, bring the body under the control of
the spirit. (1 Cor. 9:26, 27)

 Since the fall of man, the body of man has been destined for death.
(Gen. 3:19)

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:22-23, JOHN 15:1-5.

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A fruit is that part of a plant that contains the seed (which bears its features/DNA
thereby ensuring that the plant is replicated). It is usually eaten.

The fruit of the spirit is the nature or behavioral pattern produced in a Christian
when he is indwelt by the Spirit of God which enables him/her to replicate or
reproduce the attributes/features/nature of God. It is through this area of a
Christian’s life that others experience God (Matt. 7:20). The characteristics
listed are based on God’s nature which is Love. They are not bestowed on
Christians but are rather developed through conscious effort.

I. WHAT ARE THE FRUITS?

 Love – This is at the core of God’s nature (1 Jn. 4:7-8). It is self denying.
Love is always active and not reactive.

 Joy – Great happiness that originates from the heart and does not
depend on circumstances (Neh. 8:10c; Isa.12:3).

 Peace – the state of being calm. Not being at war within oneself or with
others. Enables you to tap God’s power to take charge of every
situation (Phil. 4:7, John 14:27).

 Long-suffering – Ability to bear or tolerate troubles (Col. 3:13, 2 Pet.

3:9).

 Kindness (Gentleness) – Being pleasant and being thoughtful towards

others (Phil. 2:3-4, Gal. 6:2).

 Generosity (Goodness) – Being willing to give (Gal. 6:9-10).

 Faithfulness – Being loyal and reliable (1 Cor. 4:2, 1 Tim. 1:2, Phill. 4:13,
Matt. 25:21 & 23, Matt. 24:45-46).

 Gentleness (meekness) – Being tender, humble and careful (2 Tim.

2:24, Tit. 3:2)
 Temperance (Self-control) – Keeping your feelings under control (1 Cor.
6:12).

II. COMPARE THESE WITH THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE LISTED IN 1

COR. 13
III. DEVELOPING THE FRUIT
 You have an obstacle – the flesh (Gal. 5:17).
 To succeed, you must walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16).
 Submit yourself to his discipline through the word (Rom. 8:14, Jn. 15:1-
2).
The manifestation of LOVE is the proof of our salvation (1 Jn. 3:14, 4:7-8). As you
develop these, it will become increasingly difficult for you to fail in your Christian
life.
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You Are Born To Overcome.
EFFECTIVE SOUL-WINNING

TEXT: MARK 16:15-20

INTRODUCTION:
The most valuable possession God has on earth is the human soul. That is why
God desires to influence the soul and the devil also seeks to gain control over it.
Sin, which originates from the devil, has a devastating effect on mankind not
only in this life but also for eternity. Thank God we have a solution – the death
and resurrection of Christ. It is the responsibility of everyone who has enjoyed
God’s grace of salvation to spread the good news to every single human being
they slip into a godless eternity.

1. THE SOUL-WINNER MUST BE COMPASSIONATE (MATT. 9:36)

 Every sinner is spiritually lost (Lk. 19:10)
 Every believer must be concerned about the eternal destiny of
unbelievers.
 Every believer should be sensitive by the ravages caused by sin (Jn. 11:35)
2. THE SOUL-WINNER MUST BE PREPARED (EPH. 6:15)
 Tenacity of purpose (Acts 20:22-24)
 A confident assurance of one’s salvation (1Jn. 5:13, Jn. 5:24)
 A working knowledge of the word. (II Tim. 2:15)
 A tactful approach (II Tim. 2:15 Amp. Version)
 Power for on high (Lk 24:49, Acts 1:8)
 Praying for oneself and for souls (I Tim. 2:1; James 1:6-7)
3. THE APPROACH
 Show the candidate that all have sinned (Rom. 3:23, 6:23)
 Show the candidate that Christ died for their sins (Rom. 5:8)
 Show the candidate how to accept Christ as Savior (Rom. 10:8-10)
 Resolve any difficulty that may hinder them from taking this step.
4. WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP?
 Encourage the new believer to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit
 Encourage the convert to confess Christ to others at the earliest
opportunity
 Encourage the convert to read the Bible everyday (I Pet. 2:2)
 Encourage the convert o pray everyday (I Thes. 5:17)

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  Encourage the convert to become a diligent member of a spirit-filled
church (Heb. 10:25)
“Talk to someone about Christ today, he who wins a soul over to Him is wise”

THE CONCEPT OF TRINITY (II)

TEXT: 1 JOHN 5:7; 11 COR. 2:11

INTRODUCTION:
The Trinity means the union of Three Divine Persons, God the Father, God the
Son and God the Holy Spirit in one unified Godhead. We need not argue over the
technicalities of their operations. The doctrine of the trinity is purely revealed
truth (Deut. 29:29).

Why study Satan? He is our archenemy. Understanding his personality and

strategy prevents him from taking advantage of us. (II Cor. 2:11)

1. THE TRINITY
(a) Basis of the Doctrine of Trinity:
(b) God used plural terms at the creation of man. (Gen.1:26).
(c) There are three persons that bear record in heaven (1 John 5:7)
(d) At the baptism of our Lord Jesus. (Matt. 3:13-17)
(e) At eh expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden (Gen. 3:22-24)
(f) At the baptism of believers. (Matt. 28:19)
(g) At benediction (II Cor. 13:14)
(h) At the Tower of Babel) Gen 11:7-8).

The three persons in the Trinity possess these Attributes of God Respectively:
(a) Eternal (Ps. 90:2, Rev. 1:8, 17, Heb. 9:14)
(b) Omnipotent (I Pet. 1:5, II Cor. 12:9, Rom. 5:19)
(c) Omniscient (Jer. 17:10, Rev. 2:23, I Cor. 2:11)
(d) Omnipresent (Jer. 23:24, Matt. 18:20, Ps.139:7)
(e) Holiness (Rev. 15:4, Acts 3:14, Luke 1:17)
(f) Truth (John 7:8, Rev. 3:7, 1 John 5:6)
(g) Benevolent (Rom. 2:4, Eph. 5:25, Neh. 9:20)
(h) Communion (1 John 1:3, II Cor. 1:14)

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2. SATAN

Satan is a real person possessing life, intelligence, will power and emotions
(Matt. 4:1-11, John 8:44)

(a) He was an Archangel in heaven. His Angelic name was Lucifer (Isa.
14:12)
(b) He led worship in heaven (Eze. 28:12-14)
(c) He rebelled in heaven with a third of the angels. They were sent of
heaven (Rev. 12:7-9)

(d) He is a thief, a murderer, a liar, an accuser and a deceiver (Matt.

13:19, John 8:44, Rev. 12:9)

(e) He caused the fall of man in Eden. (Gen. 3:1-7)

(f) He is the author of sin, sickness and death (John 10:10)
(g) He works through fallen angels (IIPet. 2:4), devil (Eph.6:12, sinners
(John 8:44) and sometimes saints (Matt. 6:22-23)

(h) At a future date, he will be chained, thrown into the bottomless pit,
released for a while and finally thrown into the lake of fire forever
(Rev. 20:1-10).

Satan was forever defeated at Calvary. We must constantly claim our victory
through the blood of Christ (Rev. 12:1).

“You are a victor. In Him you live, move and have your being”

Memory Verse: 1 John 5:7

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THE TRINITY – Father, Son & Holy Spirit: Part 1

Text: John 14:6-18

INTRODUCTION
Trinity or Tri-nity is the existence of one person in 3 states which all agree (are
in Unity) and are one and the same. The Holy Trinity refers to the three-in-one
state of God as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit just as an egg has 3
functional/basic parts and as man exists in three states, Spirit, soul and body.
Thus, God is a spirit and manifests Himself in three persons namely: the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is very important to note that all three Persons
work together: (Gen. 1:26; Gen. 3:22). Other scriptures to note are: Isaiah 42:1;
Matt. 28:19. Matt.3:16. 2 Corinthians. 1: 21.

1. God the Father

 He is the Creator of heaven and earth, the ends of the universe and
man. (Isaiah 45:18; Gen. 1:1-3; Jeremiah. 32:37)

 He is the Father of Jesus (2Cor. 1:3; 2Cor. 11:31; Ephesians 1:3; Eph.
1:17)
 He sits in heaven (Ps. 115:3; Isaiah. 66:1) and watches the affairs of
men.
 He is the Judge of all the earth (Gen. 18:25; Ps. 9:7-8; Ps. 50:3-6)
 He has all times in His hand (Ps. 31:15) and He alone knows the
date/time of the Rapture. (Matt. 24:36; Acts 1:7; Mk 13:32; Luke. 17:26-
30)
 God Himself is a Spirit and our interaction with Him must be spiritual.
(John. 4:24; 1Cor. 2:9-12)
2. Jesus – God the Son (John 1:1-5)
 He is the second person of the Trinity. (Matthew 28:19; John 1:18)
 He is also the Son of God, made in the express image of God. (Matt.
3:17; Col. 1:15-19; John 1:1-5; Col. 2:9)

 He was sent to dies for us in order to redeem us from the power of

death/satan and return us to God (the Father. (Col. 1:12-14; 2Cor. 5:15-
19; John 14:1-6)

 Through Him we have life (Gal. 2:20) and in Him we live (Acts 17:28)

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  He finished the work He was sent to do and afterwards handed over to
the Holy Spirit (to live in us and assist us) to continue with what He has
done. (John 20:15-17, 19-23; Luke 24:44-49; John 14:15-21, 25-27; John
16:5-7)

 He is the Judge who shall judge the whole earth (John 5:22-27), the
living and the dead (Acts 10:42) and the world in righteousness (Acts
17:31). God will judge the secrets of all men by Him. (Romans 2:16).

THE TRINITY – Father, Son & Holy Spirit: Part 2

Text: John 14:6-18

1. Who is the Holy Spirit?

 He is the third person of the Godhead – distinct from the Father and
the Son but they all work together. (1 John 5:7; Luke 3:21, 22)

 Possesses all the attributes of God. He is Omniscient (John 14:26),

He is Omnipresent. (Ps. 139:7-10) He is eternal (Heb. 9:14).
Therefore, He is God.

2. His Attributes
 He’s not an influence or a power, but can influence and is
powerful (Act 1:8; 10:38).

 He’s not water, fire, wind or a dove although they express

different aspects of His personality.

 He has intellect, a will and emotions. (1 Cor. 12:11; Eph. 4:30;

Rom. 8:27)

3. His Works in our Lives

 Represents all that Jesus is to us. (John 14:16)
 Convicts us of sin. (John 16:8)
 Reveals Jesus to us. (John 15:26)
 Teaches us all things. (John 14:26)
 Helps us to pray (Rom. 8:26-27)
 Shows us things to come (John 16:13, 14)
 Reveals our inheritance. (1 Cor. 2:12)
 Gives us power for service. (Acts 1:8)
 Gives strength / ability to our mortal bodies (Romans 8:11)

4. The Relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Human Spirit

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  The human spirit depends on the Holy Spirit to function
effectively in the natural realm. (Job 32:6)

5. Holy Spirit Baptism. (Act 2:1-4)

 Baptism in the Holy Spirit is meant for all Christians. (Acts 19:1-6,
10:44-46)

 Baptism in the Holy Spirit is receiving the Holy Spirit. (Acts 19:2)

 This experience gives us boldness and power for witness (Acts.

1:8)

 It makes prayer more effective. (Rom. 8:26-27)

 Makes the release of the gifts of the Holy Spirit possible. (1Cor.
12:7-11)

 Enables better understanding of the word. (John 16:13)

6. How to Receive Holy Spirit Baptism

You must be born again to qualify for it. (Acts 19:1)
 Ask the Father to give you the Holy Spirit. (Luke 11:13)
 Believe it is a gift received by faith and thank God for it in
advance. (Mk. 11:13)

 Get someone who is already filled with the Spirit to lay hands on
you or pray with you. (Acts. 19:6)

 Open your mouth and begin to speak in tongues as you are led by
the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:4)

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 MODULE 3

THE WORD OF GOD

TEXT: Joshua 1:8

INTRODUCTION:
The word of God is the foundation for a successful Christian life. We are
commanded to meditate in it day and night. We should desire to know the word
of god so that we might know more of God and grow to maturity. The Systematic
study of the scriptures and the understanding will put at your disposal the
distilled wisdom of the ages.

I. THE BIBLE
 It’s a book containing 66 smaller books
 It has 2 parts – The Old Testament (OT) and the New Testament (NT)
 Its writers are drawn from all walks of life – farmers, fishermen, statesmen,
military leaders, Kings and secretaries.

II. COMPARISON OF THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS

 The Old Testament is about God’s covenant with Israel, their shortcomings
and restoration, etc.

 The New Testament is about a new covenant made with the blood of Jesus
Christ, the Son of God and God’s redemption plan for mankind.

 In the Old Testament forgiveness of sin is by shedding the blood of animals

yearly, while in the New Testament it is by Jesus’ blood shed once and for
all. (Hebrews 9:7,12)

 Justification is by works of righteousness in the Old Testament while it is by

faith in the New Testament. (Rom. 4:4-5)

III. WHY STUDY THE BIBLE?

 It is the only source of complete revelation of God and of His plan for man.
(John. 5:39)

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  The word of God has the power to discipline us and grow us up in the faith.
(2Tim. 3:16-17)

 The word is our weapon in spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:17)

 It reveals to us our inheritance as believers (Acts. 20:32)

 It gives us encouragement and hope. (Rom. 15:4)

 It gives us confidence to share the gospel (1Pet. 3:15)

IV. WAYS OF KNOWING THE WORD

(a) Hearing – Rom. 10:17
(b) Reading – 1 Tim. 4:13
(c) Studying – Acts 17:11
(d) Meditating – John 1:8
(e) Memorizing – Ps. 119:11
(f) Applying – Heb. 5:14

V. TOOLS FOR STUDY

 More than one translation of the Bible e.g. NIV, KJV, Good news, Amplified,
Living, Scofield.
 A Bible Concordance
 A Cross or Chain-reference Bible
 A notebook and pen.

VI. METHOD OF STUDY

Follow a personal bible Study plan and make use of a personal notebook to
monitor your progress e.g. the 1-year plan.

VII. STUDYING TO GET RESULTS

(a) Approach the Bible with reverence (Proverbs 13:13)
(b) Have a strong desire for wisdom (Proverbs 4:7)
(c) Obey and practice the word. (James 1:21-25)

Give the word first place in your life and you will succeed.

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 WORD FOUNDATION

TEXT: Matt. 4:4, Luke 6: 47-48

INTRODUCTION:
The foundation is the part of a structure that provides strength and stability. It is
usually invisible and unattractive. Weakness in the foundation can spell disaster
for the whole structure (Ps. 11:3). The word of God is the foundation for a
successful Christian life.

1. THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD

(a) God’s Word is divinely inspired. II Tim. 3:16-17
(b) God’s Word is God Himself. John 1:1

2. SYMBOLS OF THE WORD

(a) A Sword - Heb.4:12
(b) A Hammer - Jer. 23:29
(c) Fie - Jer. 23:29
(d) A Balm - Jer 51:8.
(e) A Seed – 1st Pet. 2:2
(f) A Lamp - (PS. 119:105)
(g) Food - 1 Pet. 2:2
(h) Rain - Is. 55:10-11
(i) A mirror - James. 1:23-25

3. LOGOS AND RHEMA

(a) LOGOS is general knowledge of God. It is described as the written
Word-the
Bible
(b) RHEMA is a specific Word from God to a specific situation. It is
described as the
spoken Word.

4. HOW TO STUDY THE WORD

(a) YOUR APPROACH
 Give the word final authority over all situations in your life
 Establish a study time
 Establish a study place

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 (b) STUDY PATTERNS
 Character study
 Topical Study
 Book by Book study

(c) BIBLE STUDY AIDS

 Different translations of the Bible – Dictionary – Concordance
 Notebook and pen – Other books on the subject of study – Bible
Commentaries

(d) SAMPLE STUDY PLAN

 Pick one verse to study from the passage you read.
 Pick one word or concept from this verse
 List every thing the passage says about the concept or word
 Look up the word in a concordance, list other verses where it is
found and state what is taught there.

 Apply your discovery to your life. List new truths, you found about
God. His promises, what you should do and what you should not do.

 Give first place to the word in your life.

Memory Verse: Matt. 4:4

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 MODULE 4

THE VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE

TEXT: 1 JOHN 5:4, ROMANS 8:37; GALATIANS 5:17-23

INTRODUCTION:
The fruit of the Spirit is the outcome of His indwelling and our yielding to Him.
There is a sharp contract between the work of the flesh and the fruit of the spirit.
The work of the flesh is t he natural outcome of the Adamic nature. The fruit of
the spirit, Nine (9) of them, is spoken of in the singular, signifying the oneness of
the fruit. After conversation, every believer should have a desire to be like Christ
and to overcome sin. Thank God provision has been made in the Word for
glorious over sin for every believer. This victory is not futuristic in heaven. It is a
consistent daily victory here on earth.
(A) I. PROMISE OF VICTORY
(a) The nature of sin in us has been destroyed. (1 John. 3:9)
(b) We are free from the law of sin and death. (Rom 8:1-2, 6:14)
II. BASIS OF VICTORY
(a) The basis of our victory is faith, (Rom. 1:17)
(b) We qualify for this faith by weakness. (2 Cor. 12:9)
III. SECRET OF VICTORY
(a) Identification with Christ’s death. Rom. 6:6-7, Gal. 2:20)
(b) Identification with Christ’s burial. Rom. 6:4
(c) Identification with Christ’s resurrection. Rom. 6:5
(d) Identification with Christ’s present position of victory. Eph. 2:6, Col.
1:27

IV. KEYS TO VICTORY

(a) Knowing. Rom. 6:3, 6,9,16
(b) Yield or presenting yourself to Him. Rom. 6:13, 12:1
(c) Choice. Rom. 6:22, 12:2

(B) THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – Gal. 5:22-23

I. LOVE - This is divine love, an attribute of the indwelling God. (1 John 4:16; I
Cor.
13)
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II. JOY - Deep gladness, which is different. Happiness is a functioning of
events.
III. PEACE - This is the peace of God that satisfies the soul completely even
in the
Midst of trials.
IV. LONG SUFFERING – Patience. The natural man is impatient. The saints
should be
the opposite.

V. GENTLENESS –Kindness or graciousness. Jesus was known for His

graciousness.

VI. GOODNESS – Benevolence. This virtue makes the Christian full of good

works.

VII. FAITH – Faith full. This means to be dependable and reliable at all times.

VIII. MEEKNESS – Mildness of temper. (II Tim. 2:250

IX. TEMPERANCE – Self Control. Moderate in drink, appetite, habit and

fashion.

“These Nine (9) classes of fruit were beautifully portrayed in Christ because He
was Spirit
filled; this also should be our ultimate pursuit as believer in Christ”.

Memory Verse: 1 John 5:4; Gal. 5:22

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 EFFECTIVE PRAYER

TEXT: Matt. 7:8, James 5:13-18, 1 John 5:14

INTRODUCTION:
Prayer moves the hand that moves the world. It is the means of getting things
done in God’s kingdom. Prayer is communication between you and God. Prayer
is not a religious rite, but a means of bringing in God’s wisdom and power to
change our circumstances. Effective prayer is result oriented. For prayer to be
effective therefore, we must pray according to God’s will.

1. SOME PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE PRAYER

 You must have been made righteousness by the blood of Jesus which
entitles you to answered
 prayer (Proverb 15:8, James 5:16)
 Prayer must be made in line with God’s will. (1 John 5:14-15)
 Prayer must be made to the Father in the name of Jesus Christ. (John
14:13-14)
 Prayer must be made in faith (Mark 11:24, James 1:6-8)
 Prayer must be made with persistence (Luke 18:1)

II. MODEL PRAYER OUTLINE (Matt. 6:9-13)

 You must have a relationship with the Father
 Enter onto His gates with thanksgiving and praise.
 Ask for God’s government to be established in and through your life
 Ask for your needs to be met.
 Ask for forgiveness of sins (ensure you have forgiven all offences too)
 Ask for victory over temptations.

III. WHEN WE SHOULD PRAY

 In the morning (Psalm 5:3; Mark 1:35)

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  Noon (day & night) (Psalm 88:1; 55:17; Luke 6:12)
 At all times. (Mark 1:35; Psa. 55:17; 1 Thess. 5:17)

IV. HINDERANCES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER

 Sin (Ps. 66:18, Isa. 59:1-2)
 Disobedience (Proverbs 28:9)
 Unforgiveness (Mark 11:25)
 Unbelief (Heb.11:6)
 Selfishness (James 4:3)
 Pride (Luke 18:11-14)
 Dishonoring husband or wife (1 Peter 3:7)

V. TYPES OF PRAYER
 Petition (Matt. 7:7, Mk. 11:24)
 Confession (Prov. 28:13, 1 Jn. 1:9)
 Intercession (1 Tim. 2:1, Isa. 53:12, Gen. 18:17-32)
 Thanksgiving (Ps. 95:2, 136:1-5, Eph. 5:20), the highest form of prayer.
 Praise (Ps. 50:23, Acts 16:25-26, Col. 3:17, Exo. 15:11)
 Binding and Loosing (Matt. 16:18, 18:18)
 Agreement (Matt. 18:19-200
 United prayer (Acts 1:13-14, 4:23-25)
 Praying in the Spirit (1 Cor. 14:4, Jude 20)
 Listening prayer (Hab. 2:1)

 Prayer of faith (Jas. 5:15), gets an instant answer.

 Prayer of Imprecation (prayers to invoke God’s wrath on the wicked). (Ps.

7:11-17, 35,
58, 69, 83, 109, 137)

Prayer moves the hand of God and in turn the world. It is the secret of power
with God. Pray without ceasing. A prayer less Christian is a powerless Christian.
Do not leave prayer to any group or your Pastor. Pray to get to know God, not
just to get things from God. We are all called to pray.

YOU ARE BORN TO OVERCOME.

“We must learn to pray until something happens” (P.U.S.H)

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 GRACE FOR GIVING

TEXT: II COR. 8:1-7

INTRODUCTION:
Its God’s desire to see us grow in all areas of our lives. As we are making efforts
to grow in knowledge, faith, and utterance; another important areas, we should
endeavor to grow in the grace of giving.

1. WHY WE SHUOLD GIVE

(a) To connect with Abraham’s covenant with God. Gal. 3:13-14, 29;
Gen. 22.
(b) To honour God. Pro. 3:9; Malachi 1:6
(c) To expand God’s kingdom. Zech. 1:17; Ex.12:36; 36:4-7
(d) To be able to receive. Luke 6:38; Pro. 11:24-25
(e) To keep my heart in God’s house. Luke 12:34

2. WHAT L SHOULD GIVE

(a) Tithes. Lev. 27:30-32; Mal. 3:9-12

(b) Offerings:
 To the church
 To outreach ministries and missions. Phill. 4:15-19
 To men of God. Gal. 6:6
 Gifts to the needy. Gal. 6:10

3. HOW TO GIVE
(a) In obedience to God. Isa. 1:19
(b) Bountiful. 2Cor. 9:6
(c) Purposefully. 2 Cor. 9:7
(d) Cheerful. 2 Cor. 9:7
(e) Sacrificially. 2 Cor. 8:1-5
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4. WHEN TO GIVE
(a) Weekly ICor. 16:1-2
(b) Always Eccl. 11:1-6

5. HOW NOT TO GIVE

(a) Sparingly. 2 Cor. 9:6
(b) Grudgingly. 2 Cor. 9:6
(c) Insincerely. Mal. 1:13-14
(d) With strings attached. Jn. 12:24

“It is more blessed to give than to receive”.

Memory Verse: Luke 6:38

MODULE 5

THE CALL OF GOD

Text : Gen 12: 1-3

Becoming a Christian is just the beginning of your faith adventure!

- There is a general call for everyone to work in the vineyard. A call to be

different from the average Christian. Acts 17:28

"For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own
poets have said, 'For we are also His offspring.'
(NKJ)
 A call to make disciples of the world ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all
the nations….Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded
you’ Matthew 28:19, 20. Jesus made it very clear that we must become
His disciples; ... who is a disciple? “Disciplined follower of Christ”
and to become a disciple is costly. But with a great price, comes a great
reward!
 Everyone called has a work waiting for him to be done, A call to be fulfilled
– The work John was to do which was announced in Luke 3:4 “ … As it is
written in the book of the words of Isaiah the Prophet saying:” The Voice of
one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths
straight….” Had been stated since Is 40:3

The difference between the Christian and the non-Christian, even though under
the sound of the gospel, lies primarily in this, that a Christian has been
effectually called. Jesus said… “You have not chosen me… He added in John 6
that….

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 “No man can come unto me”. He did not say, 'No man will come unto me,' but,
'No man can come.' He has not got the ability. He is unable to do it 'except the
Father draw him' (John 6:44).

That is effectual calling and unless we have experienced the drawing of the
Father, we are not, and cannot be, real soldiers.
Abraham was an idolater just like the other people with whom he lived. In the
providence of God he seems to have been a prosperous man.

Then God called him to leave his native land and to go to a place that He would
show him. Abraham obeyed God.
There are some points to note about the call of God:

Characteristics of the call

It is an Effective call:

When God calls, He calls, there is no running, there is no hiding… You will hear
it, you will feel it… Ask Jonah, Ask Saul. Abram obeyed.

It is a sovereign call

The call originated in the will of God. It did not begin in the will of Abraham.
God did not call Abraham because Abraham was better than others. The plain
fact is that we do not know why He called Abraham. The answer to that lies with
God.
We may not fully know why God calls one and not another. God willed it to be so
and we cannot question it because He says, I am the Lord, I do as I please
He said in Rom 9:13
"Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated."

He added thereafter that….

Rom 9:14-17
14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not!
15 For He says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy,
and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion."
16 So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who
shows mercy.
17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I have raised you
up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all
the earth."
Even When Jesus was on the Earth, and went about doing good, performing
miracles, and declaring the truth of God. Some believed in Him and many
believed not, but why this happened it is not for us to say, or to attempt to give
explanations of these things. We know that the cause lies in the sovereign will of
God and we dare not dispute the wisdom of God and the holiness of His will.

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These matters are far beyond the power of human reason and I shall not attempt
to reconcile God's call at this time.
But I am certain; that it has nothing to do with who you are or how wise you are

It is also a divine call

It is superior to any other earthly calling.

It was the beginning of the work of God in the heart of Abraham and that is what
made it effectual.
Today there are many reasons why people want to become professing
Christians.

 If - by being religious, by being 'Christian', by sitting at the Lord's Table, by

attending services regularly, we are more likely to receive worldly
promotion or contracts - then many will be 'Christians' who are not
Christians.
 Some people join the lodge or cults to get power. If the Christian faith were
a sort of Freemasonry, and a method of getting worldly promotion, many
people would become 'Christians' for that reason.
 Some do it to get a wife
 Others for money

But such things do not explain why Abraham became a believer in the true God.
It was not because he was discontented where he lived.
 People sometimes become discontented with the world if it becomes
empty for them.

They seem to prosper for the first part of their life and then, suddenly things
begin to go wrong. Their loved ones begin to die, they themselves get aches and
pains, and the world, as it were, goes flat. They lose their enjoyment of the
world. They become absolutely discontented and say, 'What is the use of it all!'
Examples of this are plentiful.
'Vanity of vanities; all is vanity'! But this was not the reason that Abraham
became a believer.

It was not because somebody suggested it to him. God calls because there is an
urgent work. Jesus said…

John 4:34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me,
and to finish His work. (NKJ)

John 9:4"I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is
coming when no one can work. (NKJ)

Eph 6:3"that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth."
(NKJ)

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How did Abraham know that it was God who called him! He knew by the
impression the call made upon his mind. He knew that it was not the voice of
man even though he had never heard God's voice before.
You will recall that Levi, the publican was sitting at a table receiving taxes levied
by the Romans on the Jews. This was his job. As he was engaged in this
unpopular work, a Man who was passing by looked at him and said,’ Come, leave
it all and follow me,' and immediately he obeyed the call. Why did that happen!
What did Levi feel that made him act in this way!
Again, two contented fishermen, James and John, were mending their nets in
their boat. The same Man passed by, and he said to them what seemed so
ridiculous:’ Leave everything; leave your livelihood, and come and follow me. I
do not make any promises. I will not give you houses or riches; but come and
follow me.' Immediately they left their father and their boats and followed Him.
Why did they do that?

Also again, a certain man had dedicated his life to one thing, namely, the
extinction of Christianity. One day, as he was pursuing his object and journeying
to Damascus, he heard a voice from the heavens speaking to him, and
immediately he answered,’ Lord, what wilt thou have me to do! Lord, I will do
anything you want. What is it?' The Lord told him.

We all know the kind of life he led from that day forward. Why did he become
obedient so suddenly! How was his mind changed all at once? How, in a moment
of time, did he become the very opposite of what he was when his journey
began? What caused him to say, 'Lord, what wilt thou have me to do!’ What
caused him to become as different as light is from darkness?

All these changes came about by the authoritative call of God. That call of God
persuades the reason. It moves the will. It affects the heart. It renews the whole
man. When a person is called in this fashion he does not begin to ask questions
about things that he cannot understand - the doctrine of election, human
responsibility, and other things in the Bible that are so dark to him. These
questions are never asked, for the call of God deals with his mind. It is an
illuminating call and although it does not resolve all questions, it is so
authoritative that the soul is drawn out in love to God Himself. Questions are
shelved; all that is wanted is to do business with God.

The call of God is a personal call

It was as personal to Abraham as if there was no one else in the world at the
time but Abraham himself, as personal as if there were no other sinner in Ur of
the Chaldees but himself. There is an 'aloneness' with God in effectual calling. I
mean that when God calls you effectually, at that moment you would never
know that there was anybody in the church but yourself; the whole of the
preaching would be as personal to you as if only God and yourself were present.
It is as personal as that! You would have no thought of people round about you;
you would have no other thoughts about anything else but the fact that God was
calling you, and that you were determined to obey the call of God.

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This is what happened to Moses when God called him. It was a personal call, and
this is what makes one willing to leave all things and to bear the reproach that
comes upon the people of God!

Again, the call is a separating call, a call unto separation

Jesus said; separate unto me, Paul and Barnabas… It is a call to holiness and
Godliness
It separated Abraham from his former way of living. He was an idolater, but he
was not an idolater after God called him. He worshipped God. He was separated
unto God. No man is brought to this against his will; the will has to be renewed
before the man is won.

The effectual call of God convinces and draws the whole will of man, and so the
man willingly separates himself from everything that is contrary to God. And this
is Christianity. The call of God makes you bid farewell to all things that border on
ungodliness. All you want to do is to give yourself to Him. When God calls you
effectually by His grace, He gives you by faith to see the Lamb of God crucified,
bearing your woe and sorrow and curse, bleeding on the tree. He is not like Lot's
wife looking back to see the Sodom that had been left. Rather, he looks unto
Jesus, the author and finisher of his faith; Separation does not mean looking
upon oneself as being better than others or becoming a recluse. That sort of
thing is hypocrisy. The Apostle Paul, said to the Corinthians, ‘separate
yourselves from evildoers’. . Paul says that he gave up all things for Christ, and
counted them refuse in order that he might win Him, but in saying this, he is not
talking about the dregs and the evil things of life, but about the good things of
life. He is talking about things, which were good in them, but if they kept him
from Christ he separated himself from them.

The effectual call that came to Abraham separated him from the world.
But Abraham did not go away but he gained the friendship of God, and that is of
far more value than if he had owned the entire world. What will a man gain if he
gets the whole world and loses his own soul! Even if there were no other reward,
the call of God, the drawing of God, the willingness of heart to follow God, and
the joy of it all, more than compensates for anything lost in the process.

The call of God is an irresistible call

Many persons have gone into the beer parlor or nightclub for the whole night
long and drunk bottles of alcohol in order to drown their sense of guilt, and to
forget their conviction of sin.
Some have gone to dances, and into all sorts of entertainment to enable them
to get rid of the feeling they had that God was calling them. But they have
failed, for God has winsomely and graciously persisted in drawing them to
Himself.
The response may however not be as speedy as in the cases Jonah of Levi, and
James and John, Wherever God begins a good work, He carries it on, and He will
never let you alone until at last you are brought to Himself sometimes, if need
be , on your knees.

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Many people hear the call of God in their conscience and heart and they
disbelieve it either because they are frightened by it: or they seem to be
attracted by it but cannot handle the sacrifice. If they continue to resist, all it
proves is that the call was not the effectual call. Had it been the effectual call
they would have obeyed it.

Finally:

Whosoever God calls, He equips

 Rom 11:29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
 God gives the ability to do the work – Ex 3: 1-10 – Moses call.
 Ps 127:2 – it is vain to rise up early and sit late
 2 Cor. 10:3… for though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh
 Zech 4:6 - it is not by power or might.

God always provides a matching gift to suit the call upon your life. If God is
calling you to be a preacher, He would have you given you the gift of eloquence
and you only need to develop it. Many of us like Moses though always look for
excuse.
 Excuse is something that does not exist to God. He said, come let us
reason together…… When God releases His grace on you, the world will
wonder and ask… How do you cope? Moses looked for excuse… He said, I
am not eloquent….God said, I will put my words in your mouth - Ex 4:10 –
12. Jeremiah said… I am but a child, God said… be not afraid of their
faces… I am with you – Jeremiah 1:5-12

 God does not call the lazy…

When He called Peter & Andrew, in Matthew 4:18-20, They were Fishermen
working for their fathers business and called them to be "fishers of men." (Matt.
4:19)
When He called Matthew, he was a tax collector sitting at the receipt of custom,
and heard the call of the Lord: "Follow me." And he arose and followed him.
(Matt. 9:9)

The Christ on the road to Damascus met Saul of Tarsus after rampaging through
the streets, so zealous in his determination to stamp out this new sect called
Christianity that many died at his hand.

He says He wants you to be perpetually hot… otherwise…(Rev. 3:16)

God is not looking for ability, but availability. None of the 12 disciples were
learned, except, Paul and Luke. Elisha was a shepherd boy, but got double
Because he says…Acts 1:8, you shall receive power but adds in Duet 8 :18 ‘and
you shall remember the Lord your God for it is He that gives you power.

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 ABIDING IN YOUR CALL

TEXT: 1 COR 12 VS 4-7

Staying where God has put you.

- There are diversities – not to lead to confusion but to profit. 1 Cor14vs33,

for God is not the author of confusion.

- Let all things be done decently and in order- 1Cor 14v4. God expects
things to be done in order. (Mark 6v39)

- He is interested in the minutest detail. Gen.6 v14-16, Exo.25 v 10-22

- It is in the place of obedience that God meets and speak to us.

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 - When posted to a particular office you are there to serve a particular
purpose.

- Do not say I can’t do it- when God calls He provides a mighty gift, Eph 4
v11-12, 16.

Why we don’t abide in our call

1 Pride- Do not think more highly of yourself than you ought to. Rom 12v3 God
took a man from the dust and made Him a man. Gen 2v4

- What is dust—light, easily blown away

- God took man from the dust and breath into him, then it became a man
- Prov.16v8
- 2Cor26v16-21
- Num.12v2
- 1cor.10v8-12
- James 1v17
- 1cor.4v7
-
2 Inferiority- for some of us, it is inferiority that makes us feels inadequate, I
don’t have shoes, I don’t dress well, I don’t speak well, etc. Matt. 19v8, 2cor.
15v17,

3 Comparing yourself with others

- 2cor.10v12-13
- 2cor.3v1
- Ps 72v2-3
- Ps 127v1

You are a distinct quality product built by God.

4 Failing to magnify your office

- It is what you make of every office that it will be to you. Rom. 11v13
- Whatever God calls you to do, magnify it
- You where created to stand out not fit in.
- Anything you do, sign with a signature of excellence.

5 Power Craze- Matt 20v20-28

- You want to be where you can be seen, humble yourself. 1Pet. 4v10

6 Lack of knowledge
- Prov. 19v2
- Ps. 73v22
- Hos. 4v6
- 2Tim.2v15

7. Hypocrisy / Eyes Service Eph. 6v6-7

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8. Haste & Impatience Eccl. 8v3
- Is 52 v12

9. Laziness & Slothfulness Mtt. 25v 1-13

- Laziness makes people resist change
- It reduces / kills your growth & lack of growth is death
- Service requires discipline
- Eccl. 10v18
- Prov. 19v15
- Rom.12v11
- Prov. 22v29.

STEWARDSHIP

TEXT: Matt 25:14-30

INTRODUCTION:
A steward is a person entrusted with another’s property. As Christians we should
always remember that God gave us all that we have (John. 3:27). We are His
stewards and are expected to be faithful in stewardship.

1. PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP

 Whatever we have still belongs ultimately to God. (Matt. 25:14)
 God will not give us more than we can handle (Vs. 15)
 We will all give account of our stewardship. (Vs. 19)
 Faithfulness in little things results in promotion. (Vs. 21, Luke 16:10-12)
 Lack of faithfulness results in us making excuses. (Vs. 24)

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  The unfaithful steward is regarded as wicked and lazy. (Vs. 26)
 God will take opportunities from the unfaithful and give them to the
faithful. (Vs. 28:29)
 Every unfaithful steward will end up with regret. (Vs. 28-30)
 God expects us to be productive and profit-oriented. (Vs. 30)

2. AREAS OF STEWARDSHIP
A. Our Finances-God expects us to do the following with our finances:
 Give Tithes and Offerings. (Mal. 3:8-10)
 Sustain and support our families (EX. 25:1-8)
 Support special projects in the church (Ex. 25:1-8)
 Give to men of God, - Prophet’s offering (Luke 8:1-3, Gal. 6:6)
 Give to the poor. (Proverb 28:27, Eph. 4:28)
 Invest your money wisely (Stocks, shares and others as deemed fit)
B. Our Gift (I Peter. 4:10)
 We should serve God with our natural gifts. Ex. 31:2-5.
 We should also serve others with our spiritual gifts. (Rom. 12:6-7)
C. Our Time – (Eph.5:16)
 Our time is our life – the asset God gave to each of us in equal measure.
 It is measured to us to fulfill God’s purpose. Eccl. 3:1, Ps. 90:12)
 We should not spend our time but invest it wisely.
 We must buy up opportunities.
D. Our Bodies
 We should give our bodies to God to use. (Rom. 6:12-13, Rom. 12:1)
 We should keep our bodies healthy. (1Cor. 6:19-20)

“What you do with your resources today will determine your outcome in future”

Lesson 10
DISCIPLESHIP: A Precondition for the Master’s Use
INTRODUCTION:
Several times, multitudes throng around Our Lord Jesus Christ, either for
miracles or personal but varied needs. He however kept steadily unto His vision
of men (the kind) unto whom he could commit Himself, His word and the vision
of word outreach.

He knew all men. He needed not that any should introduce man to Him. He
would not commit Himself and His eternal programs unto just any kind of man.
John. 2:23-25.

God’s vessels (meet for His own use) are indeed very scarce. Praise singers,
miracle seekers, and pleasure seekers are all around Him in the congregation
today; but men whose heart has been touched, who have gone with Him into the

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quarry site, who have willingly accepted to be put in His furnace come-what may
are few. (John 6:26-27; 66-70).

Despite this scarcity, the nature of what He wants to use men for and the glory
that is to be revealed in such earthen vesssels, both place a necessity for utmost
care and sober treatment on the Lord Jesus. The LORD will never compromise or
lower the heavenly shekels of the sanctuary (Lev. 27:25-26, tim2:19-21; Isa.
52:11) in order to accommodate a man (no matter who he may be) (Luke 14:33;
18:18-27).

If we must have privilege of being called the vessels of God. The privilege of
being used by Him, to affect other lives; if His word must flow unhindered
through us without any distortion, we must come to Him at His own terms and
on His own grounds. If we plan to last in His anointing and in ministry (service),
not just appearing like flower or the grass; if we must wax great, in His calling,
we ought to deliberately pay close and careful attention to His terms.

DEFINITION OF CONCEPT

Discipleship is a process of reproducing or imparting the life of a teacher to

another. It is a lifelong process, a systematic and cumulative way of making
someone (a student, a pupil, a trainee, an apprentice, a raw material, a disciple)
to be conformed or transformed into the image, the stature and the full
personally of the master, in this case, the Lord Jesus Christ.

a) Discipleship is God’s means of achieving this eternal purpose and central

goal of calling any man to Himself- to be conformed to the image of his
SON, the savior Jesus Christ, in order that Christ be ashamed or shrink to
call us brethren.
Rom. 8:28-29; Heb. 2:10-11; Eph. 4:13-15.

b) Discipleship can be likened to “Master-Apprentice” or Teacher –

Pupil” relationship, with a predetermined curriculum and behavior
objective, between the Christian and the LORD Jesus Christ. Luke. 6:
Discipleship is not a single time experience. It is a process consisting of a
systematic set of step carefully arranged in order that God’s goal is
achieved. Ps. 37:23-24; 1Pet. 2:21; Matt. 24:13; Rom.8:28-30.

c) Discipleship involves most of the time, falling and raising, correcting and
whipping. Yo may sometimes weep and bleed. It can be painful to bend
into a new shape and refocus a man who is set on his old ways of living.
Heb. 12:6; Pslam118:18; Job 5:17-18; Prov. 3;12; John 14:15-24; John
15:15.

d) This process has a beginning, an entrance and a definite starting point

(which Is not unconscious, but deliberate) when the pupil voluntarily yields

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 his neck to the yoke of the master to learn of Him. Matt. 11:19-30; 4:19-
20.

e) It involves direct encounters and interaction with the Master Himself on

prayer, in His word, in service and in following in His footsteps. (1pet.
2;21; John 8:31-32; 15;8-10).

f) Discipleship to each person is unique and peculiar to the individual. The

pace, the instrumentality, the arrangement of lesson and dealings as
determined by the master is also unique, the path each must tread to
glory, and the portion of service and talents allotted is also unique. No
disciple should compare Christ’s dealings with him , with another disciple.
John 21:15-25; John 20:19-20, 24-29; compare with Matt. 20:1-16.

g) Discipleship is a spurious Kind of thing. It is an exposure of the individual

disciple to diverse experiences at various times and stages of his
development. Prov. 16:9; 20:24; Jer. 10:23; Isa. 28:9-10; Psalm 37:23.

h) When the disciple has made real progress in his discipleship program with
the LORD, his character, deeds and manner of life and speech show
obviously to those around that he has been with Jesus” Acts 4:13; Matt.
26:69-73, Acts 11:26.

THE NEED FOR DISCIPLESHIP

a) For any man be conformed to the image of the Lord Jesus Christ and
partake of the kingdom of God, he has to be a disciple. Rom. 8:28-30; Gen.
12:1-3; Matt. 4:19; Lk. 18:22.
b) Discipleship is God’s tool for making man to have a close, intimate and
deep relationship with God. It is a means of making a man to be at God
disposal. Mk. 3:8, 13-15; 1King 19:19-21.
c) The instrument that God uses to tie a man up for His use is discipleship.
He uses discipleship to separate a man from people or from things that
might have hitherto compare with Luke 18:22-25
d) God does not reveal His secrets to truant but unto disciples. Matt. 5:12,
Matt. 10:1; 24:1-5; 26:1-2; Luke 9:28-30.
e) Another need for you to enter into discipleship with Jesus is that it is the
only instrument that He uses to know those who are truly His. It is only
such people that God uses to build his church and fight his battle. Matt.
16:18; Luke 14:23-25.
WHO IS A DISCIPLE?
a) A disciple is, first and foremost, one who has been BORN-AGAIN. Expect a
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 Jesus. Even if all the principles of discipleship are applied, a sinner cannot
develop by training to become a saint. He has to be born again. John 3:1-7;
1Cor. 2:13-15; Matt. 11:28; Titus 3:5.
ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? (John 1:12-13) if not, you have no ticket to get on
board DISCIPLESHIP.
b) Having had rest from sin and the devil, the disciple voluntarily yields his
neck under yoke of his master, so as to be taught and nurtured by Him
until he (the disciple) become like Him. Matt. 11:29-30; Mark 3:11-14.
c) Since a servant cannot be loyal to two masters at a time, a disciple is a
man of one focus, under one master. He possesses a single eye, lives a
singular life, not interest-mix of the natural and spiritual and must have a
clear testimony of deliverance from sin. 1John 3:5-10; Matt. 6:21-24; Luke
1:74-75.
d) A disciple is a pupil who has voluntarily conceded the pedagogical
authority (right arising from superiority) to the teacher. He has come to
accept the wisdom of the teacher as the best ever possible for his life. He
see everything permitted in the life as divine apparatus to get him
conformed into the image of his master whom he loves and highly
esteems. Rom. 8:28-29; John 6:68-69; Job 13:15.
e) A disciple is not choosy. He does not mind by whatever instrument (means
or manner the chooses to hammer him into desired shape. He joyfully
submits to the divine (often unseen) hand, moulding into shape according
to heavenly pattern. Rom. 8:28; Job 19;25-27; 2Cor. 4:16-17; Eccl. 3:11a.
f) A disciple loves his master. He is loyal, submissive, committed to him, and
is zealous for his (the master’s) honor and interest at all cost. Consider
David’s men in 1Chron. 11:15-19; Peter and John in Acts 4:19-20; 5:32-42
and Paul in Acts 20:22-24; 21:10-14.

CONCLUSION
A disciple’s aim is to be like Jesus and for this goal to be achieved, you must of
necessity have the natureof Christ in you. “if any man have not the spirit, he is
none of His”. Yet to be born again is nothing but just a foundation to be disciple.
Jesus says, if you continue in my word then are ye my disciple indeed. Are you
one?
From the old to new Testament, the only tools used by God to make His men is
discipleship. Many people know experience God’s acts (works), but for any man
to know His ways and His deep secrets, he must agree to become a disciple.
There is no other way to inherit eternal life except through discipleship. To be a
believer is not enough. You must enroll with the Lord in prayer, he will register
you if you meet the condition.

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 THE MAN GOD USES

Text: Genesis 6; Judges 7

Who can God use? Why does He use some above others?

Why did God choose Noah when he wanted to start over with the human race?

The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose
hearts are fully committed to him. - 2 Chronicles 16:9

1. God does not need large numbers

 Judges 7- He does not overcome by quantity
 In 1 Chr. 21. He was annoyed with David when David ordered Census
for battle

 Luke 6:12 – He chose only 12 from the multitude

 John 15:16 – You did not choose me, I chose you to bear fruit. There
is no room for redundancy in the house of God

Let's take a look at what God looked for in Noah and what He looks for in you
today!

2. God uses people who are available

So the LORD was sorry he had ever made mankind. It broke his heart... But Noah
found favour with the LORD. - Genesis 6:6,8
 Time – no African time- Time Conscious- Eccl 3:1: 15:16; Col 4:5
 Willingness Is 1:19; Jere 4:8-10;Ps 110:3; Ez 22:20; Prov19 :2;

3. He will raise others to do it if a person refuses to yield

 Matthew 3:7-10 And do not think to say to yourselves, 'We have
Abraham as our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up
children to Abraham from these stones”.
 He begins to prepare another one whilst one misbehaves -! Sam 13,
1Sam 16

4. God uses people who dare to be different

 Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless man living on
earth at the time. He consistently followed God's will and enjoyed
a close relationship with him. Genesis 6:9.

 Committed to Holiness – 2 co5: 21; Rom 10:9; Is 64:6

 Working towards perfection – Lev 11:44-45; 19:2; Matthew 5:48
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5. God uses people who follow him completely
So Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him. Genesis 6:20.

 His work must be done to the uttermost of our ability – John 4:34
to do & finish His work & Must not suffer any delay

 Jn 17:4 I have finished the work you sent me; Jn 19:30 It is

finished.

 In Jer 44:10-11, He permitted His children to be defeated and

could even turn against them. Bc….'They have not been humbled,
to this day, nor have they feared; they have not walked in my law
or in My statutes that I set before you and your fathers.’”
Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Behold,
I will set My face against you for catastrophe and for cutting off all
Judah.

6. God uses people who never give up!

Also take with you every kind of food that is eaten, and store it up; and it shall
serve as food for you and for them." Genesis 6:21 NRSV

Can you imagine how much of a task it must have been for Noah to gather every
kind of food that is eaten? Noah still didn't give up though!

7. Work of God needs to be done with urgency

 2 Cor. 6:2 For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you, and
in the day of salvation I have helped you." Behold, now is the
accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
 John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day;
the night is coming when no one can work.

 John 4:35 – Do not say there are 4 months.

 Eccl 3: to everything, there is a season

The challenge: Get down on your knees in prayer about one or two of these
steps that you haven't been true to in your life. God can do many things through
ordinary you if you allow him to and make yourself into the type of person that
God uses.

7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
 Eph 6:12; 2 Co 10:2
 God has called us to a war on Jesus’ Side.
 The war is continuous and unending
 It is not a physical war, but a spiritual one
 2 Tim 2:3; 4:10

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Once you become a soldier for Christ your life should be different ,you can’t live
like ordinary men again. – Pray, study, fast etc.
QUALITIES OF A GOOD SOLDIER

Text: Judges 7; 1-7

1. DISCIPLINED
 2TIM: 3-4
 Endure hardness
 John 8:31
 Disciple is a disciplined follower, who is able to follow set rules and
regulations.

2. Fearless – Not fearful

 Judges 7:3
 Luke 9:2; Rom 8:15; 2 Tim 1:7; Rev 21:8

 God punishes fear & to overcome fear, you need to bury yourself in
the word- Isaiah 41:10 -12

3. Live ever ready

 Judges 7: 5-7
 2 Tim 4:2

4. Hard working and serious minded

 Gen 13:12; Ex 3:1; Matthew 4:18-21
 The work of god must be done with all seriousness

5. Obedient
 Rom 13:1; Jere 42:6;matthew 4:18,21

6. Pray & fast

 1 Thess 3:9-10; Is 58:6-7
 Fasting must be a regular thing and prayer, a lifestyle

7. Student of the word

 2 Tim 2:15; Rev 1:3

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Lesson 11
TOPIC: THE CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
INTRODUCTION:
In this study of Christian stewardship which shall be in series, we shall closely
look into our stewardship of several things God has entrusted to us as believers.
Stewardship involves.
Stewardship involves managing everything God has entrusted into our hands.
Since everything we are and have comes from the hand of our loving Father, we
are responsible in life (unto God) 1Cor. 4:2-6, Psalm 119:20, and are accountable
unto Him in Death - Rom. 14:12 for stewardship of our Body, Time, Gifts, Money,
Riches, the Spiritual mysteries was receive from God's word. (Acts 17:24; 25, &
28, 1Chron.29:11, 12 & 14).
We shall look at Divine ownership in this study, being the basis and reason for
our stewardship. (1Cor. 4:7; John 1:16). Except we have a clear revelation that
God owns all that we now hold, we may forget that we just hold them in trust for
God. (Deut. 8:11-18).
May the LORD open our eyes of understanding unto this very basic and crucial
aspect of our discipleship and thereby cause a circumcision within our hearts,
that we may not mismanage any of His investment in our lives.
A. DIVINE OWNERSHIP
By creation and by the fact of Redemption, there is a uniform testimony all
through the scriptures that God owns all the earth and the fullness thereof.
God has an unquestionable right of ownership to the believer's life, time,
money and possessions. He is a jealous God, He tolerates no rival. (Ex.
20:5) Except He rules and reigns over us, in the way we spend our time,
money and talents, we cannot claim to be in perfect and harmonious
fellowship with Him.

1) Gods owns all things completely:

Deut. 10:14; 1Cor. 9:11; Job 41:11; Ps. 24:1; 1Cor.10:26
God does not need to take permission before using anything in the world;
but look at what He did in Ps. 115:16; Lev 25:23. What then is our role?

2) All silver, all gold, and all monies are His:

Hag. 2:8; Ps. 50:10-14; 1Cor. 29:12; Deut. 8:17-18.
All the monies in this world belong to God by right. He giveth His children
power to get wealth. What does this say about all the monies and goods in
your possession? 1Cor. 8:9; 9:8; Mal.3:8-10.

3) “Behold, all souls are mine” Deut. 32;6; Ps. 24:1; Ezekiel 18:4; Acts 17:28.
Never mind the d of the devil over the life of the unbeliever. God owns all
souls.
You must not rod God of what rightly belongs to Him. All who have refused
to yield themselves to God through Jesus Christ are robbing God…. See the
consequences: Rev. 20:15.

4) By redemption He owns all believers. He brought us with price: Deut. 32:6;

Ps. 4:3; Song 2:16; Rom. 14:8; 1Cor. 6:19-20.
5) How does He want to exercise His claims over us?

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 1King 17:8-16; Matt. 6:33; 1Pet. 2:9; Lk. 9:57-62; Lk. 17:7-10.at
Divine ownership reality when discovered immediately instructs every open
hearted believer, and the obedient saint, that we are not “owners” we are not
“landlord”! We are mere stewards, caretakers and managers of another man’s
estate (heritage). What is required of us are carefulness and faithfulness. (Luke
16:10-12).
I. Exercised for God: 1Tim. 4:7,8; 1Cor. 9:27. How do we engage our body in
a meaningful exercise?
II. Present to God: Rom. 6:13; Rom. 12:1-2.
III. God needs your body. He prepared it to accomplish a specific purpose for
Him here on earth. How will you handle it? What do you go about doing in
this body? Are you living to His Utmost glory alone? He wants your body
Holy. You will definitely give an account of this stewardship….. Is your
body Holy; Healthy and His?
OUR TIME:
a) God sets time for everything each of us can do on earth: Eccl. 3:1-8; 11;
Gal. 4:4-6; 11, 2Cor. 6:2; Eph. 5:15-16.
Time is an opportunity God gives us in life to do things that determine our
destiny in eternity. Each Christian has been entrusted with 168 hours a
week… How do you spend your time?
b) Time is short and inelastic; 1Cor. 7:29; Psalm 90:10-12
c) Be time conscious: Ps. 90:12; Eccl. 9 Living Bible.
Look at Joshua’s experience: Job. 13:1-7
Do not waste your time, just thinking and worrying.
Use your time, lest it uses you. Matt. 6:34; Eph. 5:15
As stewards, we shall give account of how we used our time on earth:
2Cor. 5:10

1. OUR GIFTS:
a) Each of us has received a gift: 1Pet. 4:10; 1Cor. 12:7-11; Eph. 4:7; John
1:17. What is the purpose of these gifts in our lives and on our hand?
b) The gifts of God must be used to profit the body of Christ and advance His
kingdom on earth: Rom. 12:3-8; Eph. 4:7-16; 1Pet. 4:10; 1Cor. 14:1-5;
Rom. 1:10-11; Look at Luke 19:12-26. What are the key lessons to be
learnt?

a) The gospel message and divine revelation of the Word is Trust unto us;
1Cor. 9:16-17; Rom. 1:14-16; 1Cor. 7:25; 1Cor. 4:1-2.

b) What attitude must we maintain towards this aspect of our stewardship?

1Cor. 4:2-5; 1Cor. 9:16,19-27; Rom. 1:14-15

2. OUR MONEY

a) God gives the power to get wealth: Deut. 8:17-18; 2Cor. 8:9
b) Why does God give money? 2Cor. 9:8-11; Luke 12:42-48; Lk. 16:9-12.
c) What does God want us to do with money? Lk. 12:31-34; Matt. 6:19-21;
Acts 2:44-45; Acts 4:30-37. HOW CAN WE DO THIS PRACTICALLY?

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d) Read Luke 12:16-21. What lessons can we learn from the “Rich fool”? Why
was he called a fool”?

Behold, we cannot understand and obey the issue of Christian Stewardship

properly, until we have come to terms with the reality of divine ownership. Look
into your heart, and your life style; look into your budget and expenses; look at
the way you spend your time, and how you use your body; How you truly
acknowledge the rightful owner? Have you squandered His goods? Give account
of your Stewardship as we pray; “This night thy soul shall be required of thee:
then whose shall this things be, which thou has provided…. “Luke 12:20-21

B. OUR RESPONSE:

1) The truth is that we belong to God specially and completely, without any
reservation. Rom. 14:7-9; 12; 2Cor. 5:15; Lk. 16:1,2, 10-13. What is your
response to all this?
2) What principle must guide us in all we do? (Isa. 43:21; 1Cor. 10:31; 1Pet.
2:9; John 2:9; Col. 3:17)
Do ‘all’ to the glory of God and spend all for the spread of the gospel
3) What then is our reasonable option? Prov. 23:26; Rom. 12:1-2; Ex. 32:26;
Num. 8:14-18.

THE CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP.

In part 1 of Christian Stewardship, we looked at the fact of Divine Ownership as
the basis and reason for Christian Stewardship, God owns all things by right. We
are only trustee as managers of these things we now hold in our possession for
Him. We shall give detailed account of how we managed his investments in our
lives and on our hands. Each investment or endowment we have received is
meant to yield gains for the master. The LORD’s interest and purpose must
come FIRST in all our administration of these endowments and resources in our
care. If He does not take FIRST, he does not take all. There is no other place or
portion that befits Him in our consideration except the premier, the prominent,
preeminent, president place.
In this second study in the series, we explore more closely what are essential
areas of our lives in which we shall seek to understand what general principles to
guide our hearth as we dispense with each of His endowments, and what must
we achieve with each of these during our life time. We shall consider five
essential areas of stewardship in this study. Our Body, Our Time, Our Gifts, Our
Gospel and Our Money
Essential Areas of Our Stewardship:
1. Our Body: 1Cor. 6:19; Rom. 12:1-2

a) God prepared a body for us in order for us to do His will and for him to
dwell in us. Gen. 1:26-28; Heb. 10:4-7; John 8:29; John 17:4; 19:30
b) Our body is for the Lord: 1Cor. 6:13-20; Rom. 14:6-7; Matt. 6:25. What are
your discoveries in these scriptures?
c) Our body is the tabernacle with which God’s will and God’s work is being
carried out: 2Cor. 4:10-11, 5:1-9; Gal. 6:17; Phil. 1:20-25

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d) We shall give account of all we did in and with our body; 2Cor. 5:10; 1Cor.
3:13-17.
Your body is important to God for the carrying out of His will on earth. You must
be wise in how you care for it. As wiser and faithful stewards it must thereof be,
(1) Preserved for God: 1Thess. 4:3-7, 5:22-23. This calls for every part of your
body to be controlled by the Holy Spirit. Gal. 5:16-18
Discuss briefly how to keep stewardship of member of our body: viz:
Hear: Jer. 17:9, 10; Ps. 139:23, 24; Prov. 4:23
Mind: 1Pet. 1:13; Phil. 2:5-8; 4:6-8; Isa. 26:3
Will: John 6:37-38; 5:30; Heb. 10:7-10
Tongue: James 3:2-8; Matt. 12:36-37; Ps. 141:3
Eyes: Job. 31:1; 2Sam. 11:1-5; Matt. 5:27-29; Prov. 4:25
Ears: Prov. 22:17-19; Job. 42:5; 1Tim. 4:7; Eccl. 7:21-22
Hands: Ps. 24:3-5; 18:20-24; James 4:8; Isa. 56:2; Job 11:13-15
Feet: Prov. 1:10-19, 2:16-20; 4:25-27; Ps. 119:101; 105; Rom. 10:15; Eph.
6:15.

Lesson 12
TOPIC: “CHRISTIAN WORKERS’ COMMITMENT”
INTRODUCTION:
It is a privilege to work side by side with God. His divine power has given all
things relating to the true spiritual life: the power of Jesus Christ. Yet the world
around us: our homes. Villages, tribes and countries, still under the power of
devil are harassed and cast away as sheep without shepherd.
This is however the state that makes men ripe for harvest. This is why heaven
stands in great need of labourers who must snatch men from the hands of the
devil. Men will either be harvested b y God’s labourers unto salvation for heaven
or by demons into hell.
The devil is coming against the cause of our Lord with thousands of demons and
his human agents, wherefore the Lord Jesus is seated consulting with our lives
today as to whether He can with us go against the enemy to establish the victory
already won; or He should yet hold on for the next generation, if it will ever
come?
He needs labourers to build a Holy temple, not made by hands; to raise a tower
of praise to His Name. the design of the building has already been done (Ex.
25:9-10) and indeed the foundation is already laid (1Cor.3:11). Men are needed
to build side by side with Jesus to raise it to its glorious height and features.
He wants to work with us to bring growth and fruition to our planning and
Wateriness. This the Lord would do. Going with us to the uttermost parts of the
earth to confirm our labours for Him. However while He is this ready to commit
himself to all believers on a definite note, the Lord Jesus has discovered by His
knowledge of men that it is not every believer He can commit His power and
programme into their hands (John 2:23-25).
“for the eyes of the Lord run throughout the whole earth, to show
himself strong on the behalf of them whose eyes are perfect
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The Lord determines people that quality for His power and grace in all they want
to do for God. Its’ God that approves the labourer.
In the study we shall be looking at the character and life of the man God will
approve to labour along with Him in the execution of the work on the life of
God’s labourer; (we shall consider the commission of the labour).
Beloved, do your best to come before God as one whom he approves, a worker
who doesn’t have to feel ashamed”. (2Tim. 2:15)
1. HIS CHARACTER AND LIFE-STYLE
(a) HE IS BORNN AGAIN
John 3:3-5; 1Pet. 2:23; 1John 3:5-10; Titus 3:5-6
This is too basic to be overlooked at any point, consider and discuss
carefully the crucial mark of the child of God. Note that it is neither
preaching nor giving. It is the question of sin. How do you stand in this
matter; oh man of God! No child of the devil can serve God.
(b) He is delivered from sin and every sinful habit (every sphere of darkness)
Col. 1:13-14; Tit. 2:14; Luke 1:74-75; Heb. 7:25; Rom. 5:19-21; 6:2-6; Gal.
5:24

Discuss the implication of seeking to serve God while still living in sin. Note:
Matt. 6;24; and the life of Samson. Judge (16:21) and Eli sons (1Sam. 2:17; 3:13;
4:7-21). ‘There is no anointing that is antidote to SIN>
You must abhor and flee from it… Remember Samson.
(c) He is separated from the world and evil association unto God. 1Chron.
12:18: using david as a type of Christ, discuss this verse fully and as
application to your life and ministry. No man can serve two masters
because a little allegiance with the world despises Jesus (Matt. 6:24).
James 4:4; 2Cor. 6:14; 7:1; Heb. 13:13; Rom. 12:12; Heb. 12:1-3; Eph.5:11;
Isa. 52:11; Eze. 6:21; Heb.9:2; 20:30; Ps. 119:115; 2Tim.3:6.
(d) He is fully trained and qualified by his life style
i. He is not a novice
1Tim. 3:6; 4:12; Tit. 2:15; 1John 2:14; Heb. 5:14; 1Cor. 14:20. What does it mean
to be novice in spiritual things? Eph. 4:14.
Being a novice is not necessarily due to physical age or length in the faith.
ii. He is trained, trimmed and fashioned in God’s presence before his public
Ministry
 Quarry site – 1King 6:7 (1Pet. 2:4-5)
 Elisha – 1King 19:19-21; 2King 2:4;6; 13-14
 John – Matt. 3:1-3

iii. He is of a perfect heart (1Chron. 12:38; 1King 8:61

He or she has right desire (Holy ambition) 1Tim. 3:1; 1Cor. 12:31; 14:1; 12;

Phli. 3:13-14; 2
 2Tim. 2:15; Lk. 13:24; 1Cor. 9:24; Heb. 12:4.
Compare it with your secret heart ambition in Ministry.
He is sober (Temperate and modest, self controlled) 1Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:8; 2:2; 12;
1Pet. 1:13; 4:7.

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  He is not greedy of filthy lucre: not covetous (not a lover of money: dead
to the wealth of the world).
 1Tim. 3:3; Tit. 1:7; 1Pet. 5:3; Prov. 15:7; Eccl. 5:10; Jer. 17;11; 1Tim. 6:10;
Isa. 56:11; Heb. 13:5; Jer. 6:13; Eze. 33:31; Lk. 12:15.
 Greed and covetousness are bad in anybody, but worst in a minister.
 Remember Achan – (John 7:2) Judas (Matt. 26:15) Salam (2Pet. 2:15).

CASE STUDY 1
Matt. 25:1-13

THE TEN VIRGINS

Why did five virgins lose out in the point of waiting?
Why was it difficult for the lamps to be refilled?

CASE STUDY 2

THE TALENTS
Matt. 25:14-30
What are we (workers’) expected to commit our lives into?

CONCLUSION
“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of
man cometh’.

If our lives must be acceptable to our loving Father who hath called us to labour
together with Him, then we must commit our lives individually unto our specific
callings. Remember the night cometh when no man can work…. What do you
commit your resources to? What and where are your pursuits in life? Are you
pursing mundane things like the unbelievers?

As you bow your heart and pray remember “Night cometh when no man can
work”

God bless you.

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