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BIBLE STUDY MANUAL
The Cherubim and Seraphim Church Unification Campus

Fellowship was established in 1980 as a campus based church
with both undergraduate and graduate membership.
Our vision statement is to raise and nurture generations of
Cherubim And Seraphim youths, especially students and
graduates of institutions of higher learning in Nigeria and
Overseas, to worship together in oneness of mind and purpose,
spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach the fear of God, love of
God and mankind, with the view of making them Christ-like.
In pursuance of above, the church, in her objectives, identifies
Bible Lectures which include Bible Study as one of the pragmatic
means of authenticating the mission. Therefore, Bible Study
Manual has hitherto become an essential tool for the spiritual
growth of the church.
The year 2023/2024 edition of the Bible Study Manual is Themed,
‘Grace by Faith’. The edition which is purposely prepared for Fifty
Two (52) Weeks, from 7th May 2023 to 5th May, 2024 has the
following topics;
i. Understanding of Faith
ii. The Life of Abraham
iii. The Workings of God
iv. The Church: A Supernatural Entity
v. Spiritual Maturity
vi. Offering and Tithe
vii. The Summoning of God
viii. Vision and its Relevance
ix. Growing in the Grace of God
x. Being rooted in Christ
xi. Growing down in Him
xii. Becoming a Person of Impact
BIBLE STUDY MANUAL 1

THE USAGE OF THE BIBLE STUDY MANUAL
It is important to invite the attention of the users of this manual
to the following guides;
a. The manual should be used for Bible discussion group but
not as ‘monologue lecture’ in which it is only the leader
that does the talking or lecturing while others listen. The
Bible Study Group Leaders should purposely and
deliberately involve the participation of individual Bible
study group members. This encourages individual
members to prepare his lesson in advance and make
himself ready to share whatever he had discovered with
the class.
b. Members of the Bible group should be encouraged to
prepare for the class in advance as this will ward off what
can be referred to as ‘share-our ignorance’ session. A
situation where Bible Study group members failed to
research into the topics and pray ahead of the class will
certainly yield very little profit because members only
share what they ‘think’ is right-(share ignorance) in a
session like this.
c. Even when members of the group prepared ahead, the
Bible Study discussion should not be made to be
dominated only by experts or overly opinionated
members. Any situation in which only a few are made to
participate, the others retreat in shyness and never
contribute. Consequently, the withdrawn members may
stop preparing for the class and this type of study
discourages spiritual growth. The Bible study leaders
should ensure every group member is involved in the
discussion. Therefore, Bible Study Group Leaders should
inform members about the topic or text for the study
ahead of time.
d. A good discussion leader should therefore aid the group to
discover biblical truths for themselves instead of just
giving them his answers. This is only possible by asking

stimulating and clear QUESTIONS which act as
springboards to launch the discussion among the
members.
It has been discovered that QUESTIONS are the heartbeat of any
true discussion, hence this Bible study manual aids the Bible
study discussion with four (4) fundamental kinds of QUESTIONS,
viz; discovery, understanding, correction and application
QUESTIONS.
DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
This kinds of question help the group members to interact and
discover or get the truths they may not have known before about
the text under consideration. It identifies what the passage is
saying and the facts in the passage.
UNDERSTANDING QUESTION
The next step is to determine what your discovery means. That is,
the question purposely help to discern what the text means. It is
not the job of the leader to tell the group what the passage means
but to ask the kind of question that will cause the answer to
surface from the group member’s response.
Notwithstanding, a good leader would have done research into
the meaning of the passage in order to guide the group in the
right direction. The tool that can help such leaders are good Bible
Dictionary, Concordance and Bible Commentary. Yet the leader
should enable the group to determine the definition which the
author had in mind.
CORELLATION QUESTION
The essence of this question is to relate the passage we are
studying to other passages and to see how various truths relate to
one another.
The question helps to shed more light on the issue from other
parts of the word of God. It increases understanding and develops
new truth.

APPLICATION QUESTION
This question essentially helps group members to determine how
they should apply what they had learned to their own personal
lives.
The Bible was primarily given to change our lives and not to just
make us more knowledgeable James 1:22 and Psalms 119:59-60.
Brethren, I beseech you to always note that ‘grace by faith’ is a
must and continual process. This is why Paul said that the
password to log in to grace is FAITH…. Ephesians 2:8. Here, the
goal is to maintain our faith in Christ, thence we will enjoy the
grace of God.
I sincerely appeal to you, brethren that you adopt this Bible study
manual correctly and conscientiously as its origin (Bible) is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for
instruction in righteousness that the man of God (Disciple) may be
complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work (2
Timothy 3:16-17).
Your growth in faith is a must and a continuum, hence, continue
to press on toward the goal (Phil. 3:12-15). The goal here is for you
to maintain your spiritual position as disciple. It is my sincere
prayer that you adopt this manual for the benefit of this
generation (Ephesians 3:4). Thank you and God bless you richly.
Pastor Aringbangba Joseph Aregbesola
Apostolate and Chairman,
Central Executive Council
May, 2023.

April 30, 2023
Week: 1
Theme: Understanding of Faith
Topic: Introduction to Faith
Text: Hebrews 4: 1 – 11
Focus: To learn what faith is to Christianity.
Memory Heb. 4: 2, 11 - For unto us was the gospel preached,
Verse: as well as unto them: but the word preached did not
profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that
heard it…Let us labor therefore to enter into that
rest, lest any man fall after the same example of
unbelief.
THE BRIEF
Faith is actually the pillar of Christianity, without faith, there is no
Christianity. Although faith is a gift but it can be naturally
acquired also. It is faith that consumes restlessness, to therefore
have REST, you must acquire Faith.
The graph below explains further:
Faith Rest Divine Intervention Divine
Manifestation
Transformation
This graph explains what the writer is expressing in Hebrews 4, it

is only those that believe or have faith that can enter into the rest
promised by God, God will then intervene in their lives, this
intervention will result in transformation (change) and causes
them to manifest to their world.
Faith makes God to take over when you are crossing over into
your glory.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What are you able to discover about the place of rest in
manifesting in life?

CORRELATION QUESTION
What's the correlation of the text and the incident in Mark 4: 37 -
41?
What do you understand by Transformation as indicated in the
graph?
How have you applied or plan to apply what you have learnt in
your life?
CONCLUSION
Having seen the importance of Faith to Christianity, you are to
seek God to possess the spirit of Faith in your life
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let me have rest in your ability and not in the ability of
man

MAY 7, 2023
Week: 2
Topic: Definitions of Faith
Text: Hebrews 11: 1 - 6
Focus: To learn various definitions of Faith and to see the
reality of faith
Memory Heb. 11: 1 - Now faith is the substance of things
Verse: hoped for, the evidence of things not seen
THE BRIEF
We saw last week that faith is actually the pillar of Christianity,
this week; we need to now know what faith really is.
Here are few definitions of Faith as recorded in the Bible and as
given by men of God:
i. Faith is practical expression of confidence in God and
His Word- Heb. 10: 35- 38, Gen. 12: 1 - 4
ii. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence
of things not seen - Heb. 11: 1
iii. Faith is the believer's spiritual antenna to 'see' or 'hear'
beyond the natural dimension
iv. Faith is the victory that has overcome the world - 1st
John 5: 4 - you are sure of victory if you can operate in
faith
v. Faith is the link between humanity and Divinity -
Romans 4: 3
In all these definitions, you will see that faith is an action, but
based on and activated by the Word of God
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What do you discover about faith from the definitions?
How can you correlate Romans 4: 3 with the definition?

What do you understand by spiritual antenna?
How do you plan to apply any of these definitions to your life in
any area?
CONCLUSION
Having seen these few definitions of Faith, you will see that faith
is vital to a believer's life
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let the spirit of Faith be established in my life.

MAY 14, 2023
Week: 3
Topic: Difference between Facts and Truth
Text: Mark 5: 35 – 42
Focus: To learn the difference between the ways the people
of the world see things and how God sees things or
situations
Memory Mark 5: 39 - And when he was come in, he saith unto
Verse: them, why make you this ado, and weep? The damsel
is not dead, but sleepeth
THE BRIEF
We have been able to see that faith is action-based and it relies
on the Word of God. This week we will be looking at two words
that mean nearly the same thing but one of them operates with
faith (based on the Word) while the other promotes the idea of
the world.
What is Fact?
This is true-life situation i.e., seeing things as they really are or
what all your five senses are saying. It is something that can be
proved. It is what people are saying about a situation or person. It
is the Doctor’s reports, Lawyer’s reports, Teacher’s reports,
Lecturer’s reportsthat are negative about a person. For instance, a
lecturer may say you cannot pass his course, that is the fact, but
what do you believe?
What is the Truth?

This is God’s perspective of any situation i.e., what God is saying
about a situation, the way God sees it or what the Word is saying,It
is true but cannot be proved.It is God’s report, Servant of God’s
report, Scriptural report or any other report that is positive about
a person or situation, Jesus said “…I am…the Truth…” (John 14:6).

So, when you have access to the truth, you can nullify every fact
that people are reporting about you, your academics, future and
family
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about the differences between fact and
truth?
What is the correlation between these two elements and the
reports of the twelve spies sent by Moses to Canaan land
(Numbers 13: 1 – end, 14: 1 – 10)?
What do you understand by the word Truth as explained in this
teaching?
How do you intend to begin to apply the lessons learnt from this
teaching in your life permanently?
CONCLUSION
Now that you have seen that the perspective of God is different
from the perspective of man, you will need to align your life to the
Divine perspective in order to live according to the truth
PRAYER POINT
My Father, let your truth prevail in my life over every facts of man

MAY 21, 2023
Week: 4
Topic: Nurturing Faith to Maturity
Text: Matthew 14: 25 - 32
Focus: To learn the ‘how’ to grow our faith from a little level
to a higher level
Memory Matt. 14: 31 - And immediately Jesus stretched forth
Verse: his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou
of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
THE BRIEF
We saw earlier that Faith is obtainable; this means that it is not
full or complete at the time you obtained it. This week, we will see
how to nurture, work on or grow our faith to maturity
In the text, Jesus called Peter “o ye of little faith” it means faith is
in measures, you cannot therefore afford to remain at one level of
faith the whole of your life – Romans 12: 3
Let’s see how to nurture our faith to maturity:
i. Listening to the Word of God regularly – Rom. 10: 17
ii. Meditating on the word regularly – Joshua 1: 8
iii. Studying the Word, including books and tracts about
God – 2nd Timothy 2: 15
iv. Praying in the Holy Ghost – Jude 20
v. Constant exercise of faith
– Speaking the word over all situations
– Obeying God’s word
– Enduring trials (James 1: 12)
– Praying without ceasing
vi. Dedication – the more dedicated you are to God, the
more productive your faith will be
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What were you able to discover about the measure of Faith today?

What is the correlation between Peter and Martha in the book of
John 11: 23 – 40?
What do you understand by nurturing of faith?
How do you intend to apply any of the steps to nurturing your
faith?
CONCLUSION
Now that we have seen that Faith has measures and can be
nurtured to maturity, let us take all the necessary steps as taught
today so that our faith can grow and increase, which will make
God happy with us and also for us to obtain the fullness of the
purpose of God for us
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, empower my faith to grow and increase from now
forward.

May 28, 2023
Week: 5
Topic: Laws of Confession
Text: Hebrews 13: 5 - 7
Focus: To learn about Confessing the Word and the laws
guiding its effectiveness.
Memory Heb. 13: 5b – 6 - I will never leave thee, nor forsake
Verse: thee; So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my
helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
THE BRIEF
What are Confessions? Confessions are bold statements made by
the reason of a personal encounter with the revealed Word of God
or as a result of revelation from the word of God.
It is a principle that we can find in the Bible from the book of
Genesis to Revelation e.g., in Genesis 1: 3, what God did was a
confession through His Word which is spiritual things that are not
seeing to bring about the earth which are seeing. In our text also,
we see that our confession is based on whatHe (God) has said.
Let’s now see the rules and laws that guide our confession for it to
work:
i. Discipline yourself to say what God is saying – say what
God is saying about you
ii. Adapt your confession to suit your particular situation
iii. Change the facts by applying the Truth in the word of
God
iv. Make scriptures valid in your life by continually
speaking the word
v. Call the things that be not as though they are – Rom. 4:
17c
vi. Wait patiently on God
vii. Follow your confession with appropriate actions

DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about the importance of confession in
today’s teaching?
What is the correlation of today’s teaching with the statement of
Joshua when he took over the leadership of Israel (Joshua 1: 10 –
11)?
What do you understand by “Adapt your confession to suit your
particular situation”?
How do you intend to apply the laws of confession to your life
from today?
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Confession basically talks about what you say with
your mouth either consciously or unconsciously, but now that
you’ve seen the importance of your words either to yourself or
others, you need to take cognizance of what you say by applying
the laws of confession as you’ve learnt today
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, empower the words of my mouth to be positive and
impactful in my life from today

JUNE 4, 2023
Week: 6
Topic: Faith Boosters and Killers
Text: Mark 11: 22 - 26
Focus: To learn about the virtues that can boost the level
and effectiveness of our Faith
Memory Mark 11: 25 - And when ye stand praying, forgive, if
Verse: ye ought against any: that your Father also which is
in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
THE BRIEF
Faith can be boosted or expanded, this is different from just
making our faith to grow, but rather, for our faith to operate with
other virtues like Love and hope. This week we will see the faith
boosters and also vices that can kill faith:
Faith boosters
i. Love – 1st Cor. 13: 2, 13 – faith is useless without love
because faith works by love – Gal. 5: 6
ii. Commitment – dedication to God and His kingdom
iii. Forgiveness – this is very important for faith to expand in
your life. In fact you can even practice advance
forgiveness, knowing that anybody can offend you and you
have forgiven before the offence comes – Mark 11: 25, Matt.
6: 13 – 14
iv. Single-mindedness – this means when you have faith in
God, you must not have alternatives, He only must be your
focus – Matt. 6: 22
v. Righteousness
vi. Patience – Hebrew 10: 35 – 36
vii. Patience and Thanksgiving – Ps. 67: 6 – 7, John 11: 41

Faith killers
i. Doubt – Mark 11: 23
ii. Fear – Matt. 14: 30
iii. Sin – Rom. 6: 12
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about the boosting of Faith today?
What is the correlation of the faith killers and the statement in
Numbers 10: 31 – 33?
What understanding do you have about the elements to boost
your faith?
How will you apply the Faith boosters and avoid the faith killers
from today?
CONCLUSION
To conclude on the matter of Faith, we have seen that it is not a
virtue that stands alone, other virtues need to operate along with
it in our lives, which we have seen in today’s study. Also, there are
certain things that we must not allow in our lives if we really want
our faith to continue to exist, called faith killers. Therefore, from
today, let us put everything in place for us to operate in faith in
deed
PRAYER POINT
I pray oh Lord; from today I receive grace to apply the faith
boosters to my life in Jesus name

JUNE 11, 2023
Week: 7
Theme: The Life of Abraham
Topic: When God calls
Text: Genesis 12:1-9
Focus: To learn how to listen to God when He calls into any
assignment
Memory Heb. 11:8 – It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when
Verse: God called him to leave home and go to another land
that God would give him as his inheritance. He went
without knowing where he was going (NLT).
THE BRIEF
The life and story of Abraham, one of the patriarchs in the Bible, is
so interesting that every Christian all over the world cannot but
study and learn from it. Not because of where he came from, but
because of his response to God’s calling even when he never
heard of the God of Israel, but he acted in faith. No wonder he was
called a righteous man (Heb.11:8).
The calling of God is a call to be separated for a particular
assignment that God Himself decides. When he heard the voice of
God, Abram, (before God changed his name) at God’s command,
left home, and went to another land obeying without questioning
(Genesis 12:1). He believed the covenant that God made with him
(Genesis 12:2-3), and walked with God wholeheartedly that he was
called a friend. Do not be shocked if God asks you to give up
secure, familiar surroundings to where you’ve not been in order to
carry out His will.
Your own calling may not be like that of Abraham to leave where
you are staying physically, nevertheless following Christ requires
absolute trust in God and total concentration on the course of the
gospel.

DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
1. What did the calling of Abraham to an unknown place take
from him?
UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONS
1. What do you understand about the Calling of God?
CORRELATION QUESTIONS
1. What is the correlation between these Bible verses,
Matt10:38; Mark10:21 and today’s lesson?
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. How can you know when God is calling you?
2. How will you respond?
CONCLUSION
When God calls, background is not considered, it will be for a
purpose and the purpose will not be hidden. Through Abram’s
family tree, Jesus Christ was born to save humanity. Through
Christ, people can have a personal relationship with God and be
blessed beyond measure.
Don’t let the comfort and security of your present position make
you to lose God’s plan for you.
PRAYER POINT
1. Holy Spirit, help me to understand my assignment on heart
in Jesus Name.
2. Father in heaven, give me the grace to yield when you call
me for any assignment.

JUNE 18, 2023
Week: 8
Topic: The Needed Separation
Focus: To learn the steps to take when God calls into any
assignment
Memory Genesis13:14-15. After Lot had gone, the Lord said to
Verse: Abram, “Look as far as you can see in every
direction—north and south, east and west. 15 I am
giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and
your descendants as a permanent possession.
THE BRIEF
Separation in the kingdom of God is a very vital issue. To be
separated means to part with worldly things so as to concentrate
on God’s plan. God Himself in most cases prompts the separation
for His purpose. Facing a potential conflict with his nephew Lot,
because God didn’t ask him to take anybody with him, so there
was a necessary separation with Lot for him to have total
concentration on God.
God had a plan to get Abram’s attention, and immediately Abram
was separated with Lot, God spoke to Him and showed him his
future (Genesis13:14 – 15). The first lesson to be learned here is to
always give God total obedience by following His instructions to
the last. Secondly, we must recognize those people or things that
are taking our attention away from hearing from and knowing His
next plan for us.
DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
1. What was the outcome of Abraham’s separation with Lot?

1. What do you understand about separation in today’s
lesson?
2. Why is separation necessary for us?
1. What is correlation between this Bible verses 2Cor 6:17, Act
13:2, and today’s lesson?
1. Look into your life, what are the things diverting your
attention away from that you need to separate from?
CONCLUSION
It is important to note that God’s purposes sometimes are
discovered after separation either with conflicts or not, but this
doesn’t mean we should now be causing conflict because we want
to leave where we are. It is God Himself that brings about the
needed conflicts. Ours is to discern at such a time.
PRAYER POINT
1. Lord, help me to note and respond to the needed
separation in my life.

June 25, 2023
Week: 9
Topic: Handling Delay as God’s Children
Text: Genesis 15:1-6; 16:1-6
Focus: To learn how to hold on to God when His promises
are yet to come to pass
Memory Genesis 15:4 Then the Lord said to him, “No, your
Verse: servant will not be your heir, for you will have a son
of your own who will be your heir.”
THE BRIEF
Part of the package of the covenant that God cut with Abraham
was to have an heir through whom the promise of descendants
like the stars in the sky or the grains of sand too numerous to
count be fulfilled. Despite the practical demonstration to
Abraham of what God had in plan for him, the timing was too long
for Sarah, and she went back to tradition which her husband to
whom the promise was made also bought into.
Sarah took matters into her own hands by giving Hagar to
Abraham who acted in line with the custom of the day, but his
action showed a lack of faith that God would fulfill his promise.
Their response to delay, apart from going against the will of God
brought to them a series of problems. This always happens when
we take over from God, trying to force His promise to come true
through efforts that are not in line with His commands. In this
case, time was the greatest test of Abraham and Sarah’s
willingness to let God work in their lives. We also must learn to
wait. When we ask God for something and it appears it is coming
late, it is a total disbelief in God to take matters into our own
hands and meddle with God’s plans.

DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
1. What is tradition?
2. What is the outcome of inability of Abraham to wait for
God for the promised son?
1. In your own understanding, why is tradition dangerous to
Christianity?
1. Relate these Bible verses, 2Peter 3:9a; Heb.10:37 with
today’s lesson.
1. How have you responded to delay in your life before?
Share your experience with the class and the outcome of
your then action(s)?
CONCLUSION
A right relationship with God is based on faith. What is needed to
stand in times of delay is the heartfelt inner confidence that God
is who He says He is, and does what he says He will do.
PRAYER POINT
1. My father and my God, help my faith to stand while waiting
for promise fulfillment.

JULY 2, 2023
Week: 10
Topic: Angels Entertained
Focus: To learn how to be hospitable in spite of unfulfilled
promises
Memory Heb. 13:2: Don’t forget to show hospitality to
Verse: strangers, for some who have done this have
entertained angels without realizing it. (NLT)
THE BRIEF
Having the habits of seeking the good of others and making them
comfortable is a great virtue that every child of God must possess.
Not only because it pleases God when we do so, but also because
the reward afterward can bea life time opportunity. This was the
story of Abraham here when he entertained strangers without the
prior knowledge of whom they were and where they were coming
from.
Abraham and his wife’s attitude toward those strangers are
worthy of note. They were very accommodating and respectful to
them; forgetting his age and strength, Abraham ran to meet them,
and with all due courtesy bowed himself towards the ground,
though he never knew nothing of them. No wonder they got their
promised son. How many times have you missed God promises
due to your stinginess and wrong attitude to helping people? You
can change today.
The Holy Spirit takes particular notice of the very free and
affectionate welcome Abraham gave to the strangers. So, He, does
today because it’s a command and not a choice (Heb. 13:2). God
graciously visits those who do not look away from those in need
either they know them or not, and manifests himself to them here
on earth and in heaven (Mat 25:35-40).

DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
What are the benefits of entertaining strangers?
1. Why is it difficult to do like Abraham did today, especially
in Nigeria?
2. How can we maintain balance in order not to send away
our helpers?
1. What is the correlation between these Bible verses and
todays’ teaching; Matt 25:36-44,Act 9:36-41, Heb. 6:12?
1. Tell the congregation your experience about entertaining
strangers or help the needy; either positive or negative.
CONCLUSION
Meeting another’s need for food or shelter was and still is one of
the most immediate and practical ways to please God (Heb. 13:16).
It is expected of those God has blessed to be liberal and open-
hearted in their entertainments, according to their ability.
Hebrews 13:2 suggests that we, like Abraham, might actually
entertain angels. This thought should be on our minds the next
time we have the opportunity to meet a stranger’s needs.
PRAYER POINT
1. Holy Spirit, give me the Spirit of discernment to know the
right help to give that will not lead to trouble and when to
hold back.

JULY 9, 2023
Week: 11
Topic: Test of Faith
Focus: To learn how to remain faithful to God at all times
Memory Genesis 22:15-17: This is what the Lord says: Because
Verse: you have obeyed me and have not withheld even
your son, your only son, I swear by my own name
that, I will certainly bless you…...
THE BRIEF
Abraham’s life was characterized with faith. At God’s command, he
left home and went to another land that he knew not; obeying
without questioning (Genesis 12:1). Here he headed to Mamre to
sacrifice his only son of promise, still without insinuating an act of
wickedness by God. If we must walk with God the way that pleases
Him, we must have the Abraham kind of faith.
Here is the test of Abraham's faith, whether he continued so
strong after he left his country when he showed that he loved God
more than his father; now to see if he loved Him better than his
long-awaited son. But in obedience to God, Abraham was even
willing to sacrifice his son Isaac.
God tested Abraham, not to watch him fall, for it is only Satan who
is seeking to devour Christians (I Peter 5:8), but to increase his
faith and deepen his capacity to obey God and thus to develop his
character. Just as fire refines minerals to bring out beautiful gold
and precious metals, God refines us through difficult
circumstances. When we are tested, we must not complain,
instead we should see how God is stretching us to develop our
character, because strong faith is usually recognized through
strong trials (Rom 8:28).

DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
1. Is it in God’s pleasure that he should afflict?
2. What is Abraham kind of faith?
1. What do you understand about Trial or Test of Faith?
2. Why do Christians go through trials?
What is the correlation between these Bible references, I Peter 1:7,
Psalm 50:9, Heb. 11: 8-11 and today’s lesson?
1. How can we come out of test of faith victorious?
CONCLUSION
God did not want Isaac to die, but he wanted Abraham to sacrifice
Isaac in his heart so it would be clear that Abraham loved God
more than he loved his promised and long-awaited son. God was
testing Abraham. The purpose of testing is to strengthen our
character and deepen our commitment to God. Through this
difficult experience, Abraham strengthened his commitment to
obey God. He also learned about God’s ability to provide.
PRAYER POINT
God give the grace to trust you more.

JULY 16, 2023
Week: 12
Theme: The Workings of God
Topic: How God Works!
Text: Gen. 1: 3 – 26
Focus: To learn how God does His works and to learn how to
apply the same
Memory Genesis 1: 26 - And God said, Let us make man in our
Verse: image, after our likeness: and let them have
dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl
of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth,
and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the
earth.
THE BRIEF
Our God works in diverse ways and manners and at different times
and seasons, He can also make use of men and women for the
things He wants to do on earth. In this new series, we will be
studying about the workings of God from different perspectives,
hoping and believing that we will learn from the series and be
blessed.
In the creation of the heaven and the earth, we see God working
to create the things that are in the world, He did all the works of
creation by speaking the word (the speaking ability of God) but
when it was time to create man, He entered into another
dimension of His nature when He called on other members of the
Godhead into a council meeting to create man in His image and
likeness, we also notice that there is the seeing ability of God
displayed in this text.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
How many times is ‘God’ mentioned in this passage?
How many times did God speak in the whole passage?

What is the correlation of this passage with the first miracle of
Jesus in John 2: 1 – 11?
What do you understand by the seeing ability of God and how is it
displayed in the passage?
How do you intend to put up any of the characteristics/abilities of
God discussed in this lesson?
CONCLUSION
We have seen few of the characteristics/abilities of God – creative,
speaking and seeing abilities, and God made man in His image
and likeness, it is a pointer to what He placed inside of you when
He created you, you can also do it
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let me be like you in reality!

JULY 23, 2023
Week: 13
Topic: What God can do!
Text: Psalm 107: 31 – 38.
Focus: To learn about the various and diverse things that
God can do with His Power and ability
Memory Jeremiah 32: 27 –Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all
Verse: flesh: is there anything too hard for me?
THE BRIEF
Last week we saw that God works in diverse ways and these ways
indicate His abilities – speaking, seeing and creating – which we
learnt that we can also partake of or manifest in our lives.
In today’s text, we discover that the works of God are wonderful;
He also does His works in all realms/areas of life – He turned
rivers into wilderness, water-springs into dry grounds, a fruitful
land into barren land, for the wickedness of them that dwell
therein, and there He maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may
prepare a city for habitation; we can see that the work of God
covers: water, human, trees, lands, animals etc.
This is an indication that the works of God are not limited to a
particular sphere or realm, it goes into all areas of life, the
authority of God can be unleashed and manifested in all and any
area of life – physical, psychological and spiritual, in other words,
there is no situation or circumstance that you cannot take to God
in prayers
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What were you able to discover about what God can do?
What is the correlation of all the works of God with all the works
that Jesus did while physically on earth?

What do you understand by the works of God are done in all
realms?
Have you experienced the work of God in your life before?
How have you experienced the work of God in your life?
CONCLUSION
in conclusion, since God created all things by His creative ability
and power, then we should understand that all things everywhere
can experience His power at any time. There is nothing He does
not know about and He can solve all problems no matter the
realm it is originating from
PRAYER POINT
My Father, let everything created by you function together for my
good

JULY 30, 2023
Week: 14
Topic: Vessels for God’s works
Text: 1st Chronicles 11: 10 – 47
Focus: To learn that God can use anything or anyone to
perform His works in the world
Memory 1st Samuel 22: 2 - And every one that was in distress,
Verse: and every one that was in debt, and every one that
was discontented, gathered themselves unto him;
and he became a captain over them
THE BRIEF
Before we look at the list of names of these mighty men with
David, we need to study their beginning, this will give us a clearer
understanding of who they were before they became mighty men
as we see them in this passage: 1st Samuel 22: 1 – 2, emphasis on
verse 2 “And every one that was in distress, and every one that was
in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves
unto him; and he became a captain over them” looking at this
verse shows that these people had a very rough beginning, but
when they got to David, God used him to train them.
These men who were in Distress, in Debt and Discontented with
their lives were given hope, training and empowerment until they
became vessels for God’s work, they were able to do what David
did in killing wild animals and giants. Their story still continues to
the next chapter (12) where further details were given about them,
studying about their lives shows that they were vessels for God’s
work as they became the Army for the Kingdom of Israel under the
kingship of David
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about the list of names in this text?

How does the transformation in the lives of the mighty men
correlate with the lives of the disciples of Jesus?
What do you understand by this: Distress, Debt and Discontented
with their lives?
How do you plan to apply the lifestyle of David in your life from
today?
CONCLUSION
to conclude this week, vessels for God’s works are picked and
chosen by Him from any source, and whoever He picks He polishes
to show forth His glory and grace, these men were taken from
grass to grace by the man after God’s own heart, you can also do
the same
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord I receive grace to train and empower people to become
vessels for God’s work

AUGUST 6, 2023
Week: 15
Topic: You can also be His Vessel
Text: 2nd Timothy 2: 19 – 22
Focus: To learn how to become a Vessel for God’s work, to
carry out His plan on earth
Memory 2nd Timothy 2: 21 – If a man therefore purge himself
Verse: from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour,
sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and
prepared unto every good work
THE BRIEF
Last week we saw that those that were in the army of the kingdom
of Israel as organized by King David, were called mighty men of
valor and they carried out their duty as such. This week, we will be
looking at how we can also become mighty men or vessels of the
kingdom of God, though we are not expected to carry out our
duties as they did in killing and doing physical activities, our own
duty is basically spiritual in nature.
You must know first and foremost that you are a vessel unto God,
until you know this; you cannot play the role of a vessel (2nd Cor. 4:
7). The next thing to do according to the text is: Depart from
iniquity, and then you must Purge yourself from negative
things/thoughts, when you therefore do these things, you will be
sanctified (you don’t get sanctified by yourself, it is God that does
it) and He will make you meet and prepared for His works.
God has a lot of works to do on the earth, but He needs sanctified,
meet and prepared vessels to carry out these works on His behalf
here and now.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about the role of man in God’s works?

What is the correlation between this lesson and the work done by
Noah?
What do you understand by: Depart from iniquity?
How do you plan to work as a vessel for God’s work?
What do you need to be purged from in your life?
CONCLUSION
In concluding this series, we have seen that God needs man to
carry out most of His works on earth, He made use of some people
in the Old/New Testament, but in this dispensation, He needs
people like you and I, and we have seen the requirements to
qualify for these assignments, therefore make yourself available
for this great work of God, wherever you are located, release
yourself to God and He will use you for His glory
PRAYER POINT
My Father, I release myself unto you, make me a vessel unto your
glory and let

AUGUST 13, 2023
Week: 16
Theme: THE CHURCH: A SUPERNATURAL ENTITY
Topic: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHURCH 1
Text: MATTHEW 16: 15 – 19
Focus: EPHESIANS 4: 5 – 6
Memory TO UNDERSTAND THE MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF
Verse: THE CHURCH
THE BRIEF:
The Church is defined in the following ways:
i. The body of Christ – 1st Cor. 12: 12
ii. The Called-Out Ones – this is the meaning of the Greek
word for Church, which is ‘Ecclesia’
iii. The Purchased Possession – Eph. 1: 14
From these definitions, we can see that the Church is both an
individual and group of people; it is not a building, whether very
big or very small
Let us now see the characteristics that the Church (individual or
group) must display in order to manifest as Jesus expects His
Church to manifest:
i. The Church must be Living – as long as the Founder and
head of the Church is Living, His body on earth must
also be living
ii. The Church must be Active – it is a slap on the church
when the power of darkness is ruling where the church
of God is present
UNDERSTANDING QUESTION:
What do you understand by the Church?
CORRELATION QUESTION:
How did the Church operate in the Old Testament, compare Israel
with the Church

APPLICATION QUESTION:
How can the Church be active?
CONCLUSION:
The Church is not a denomination, the Church is not a name, but it
is rather the part of Christ He left on earth to keep people till He
comes back for them
PRAYER:
Oh Lord, revive your Church in this world

AUGUST 20, 2023
Week: 17
Topic: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHURCH 2
Focus: 1st PETER 2: 9
Memory TO UNDERSTAND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
Verse: CHURCH
THE BRIEF:
In continuation of our study on the Church, let us look further at
the characteristics of the Church:
i. The Church must be Responsive – this means that there
are certain responses the church is expected to give
concerning the situations and circumstances around it
– Acts 4: 23 – 33; 6: 1 – 7
ii. The Church must be Impactful – the church, either as
individual or group cannot be in a place and we will not
see its impact, the church is established to be of
positive impact – Acts 16: 20
iii. The Church must be Life-Transforming – whoever
comes in contact with the Church or vice-versa must
encounter transformation. As a Church, wherever you
are, destinies must be touched and transformed
What do you understand by characteristics of the Church?
How do you think the church can be impactful?
How do you, as a person, want to apply these lessons to your life?

CONCLUSION:
The Church is not a passive and non-influential group of people
who do not have a future, but rather, a group of people created
for glory and manifestation
PRAYER:
Oh Lord, empower your Church to be able to influence the world
for you

AUGUST 27, 2023
Week: 18
Topic: QUALITIES OF THE CHURCH 1
Core Verse: MATTHEW 16: 18
Memory TO KNOW THE QUALITIES THAT MAKE THE CHURCH
Verse: DIFFERENT FROM OTHER GROUPS OR RELIGIONS
THE BRIEF:
It is possible for other groups or religions to have impact, to be
responsive and to be active, but understanding these specific and
peculiar qualities of the Church will make us understand the
depth and strength of the word of Jesus about building His Church
and the gates of hell not prevailing
We will therefore look at and study the qualities of the Church
from this week:
i. The Church is Mysterious – The conception, birth, death
and resurrection of Jesus remain a mystery and so is
the Church that He founded, mystery is something that
is beyond understanding and explanation. You cannot
understand how the Church operates, that is why it is a
mystery, but to those in the church, it is revealed by
the Spirit of God
ii. The Church is Supernatural and Spiritual – When
something is supernatural, it means it is beyond the
natural realm, the Church is therefore not a man-led
organization, but a Spirit-led organization and
organism that operates in the spirit realm
What do you understand by the qualities of the Church?

What is the Church meant to do as a mysterious group?
How can the Church (individual or group) operate in the
supernatural realm?
CONCLUSION:
The church is meant to be a Light to the world, its growth,
expansion and operations should therefore go beyond
explanation
PRAYER:
Oh Lord, let your Church receive Grace to operate supernaturally
afresh

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Week: 19
Topic: QUALITIES OF THE CHURCH 2
Text: MATTHEW 16: 15 - 19
Core Verse: MATTHEW 16: 18
Focus: TO KNOW THE QUALITIES THAT MAKE THE CHURCH
DIFFERENT FROM OTHER GROUPS OR RELIGIONS
THE BRIEF:
In order to really see the Church as it is in the eyes of Jesus, we
need to probe further into its qualities:
i. The Church is a Place of Encounter – everyone that
came across Jesus and later the Apostles had an
encounter with the power of God. It is expected that
this should be the daily activities in the Church,
encounters like: salvation, healing, deliverance etc. are
expected to take place in the Church
ii. The Church is a Reflection of Heaven on Earth – The
Church is representing God, standing to enforce His
kingdom on earth, it should therefore be a reflection of
heaven on earth i.e., in Glory, power, influence, wealth,
health, wisdom, knowledge etc.
What is meant to be the role of the members of the church as a
reflection of heaven on earth?
Describe one or two encounters of Jesus or His Apostles with
people
How can the church in the now bring encounter to play?

CONCLUSION:
The church is meant to show the world how heaven is and
therefore attract people into it, your life should also reflect this:
in your School, Faculty, Department, Hostel and Offices
PRAYER:
My Father, let my life be a reflection of heaven on earth in all
ramifications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Week: 20
Theme: Spiritual Maturity
Topic: What is Spiritual Maturity 1?
Text: Luke 2: 40– 52
Focus: To learn what spiritual maturity really means from
the biblical perspective
Memory Luke 2: 52 - And Jesus increased in wisdom and
Verse: stature and in favor with God and man
THE BRIEF
In this new series, we will be studying about spiritual maturity,
which is a very vital aspect of our Christian life, irrespective of the
level you are in life. It is an abomination for a child that is born
into this world not to grow or mature in size and stature. This is
also the same in the spirit realm.We will therefore be looking at
spiritual maturity from different perspectives in the next few
weeks and hope that we all will begin and continue to mature in
the spirit realm
What then is spiritual?

A person is said to be spiritual if the person has a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ, the person that has realized that he
is nothing without Jesus. A person who has confessed and
forsaken his or her sins entirely and has accepted the good news
that Jesus, the Son of God died and resurrected for him/her.
What is maturity?
According to the dictionary, maturity is the state of being mature
or full development. But according to the scripture, it is the state
of having deeper understanding of the move of the Spirit and
having spiritual awareness and sensitivity.

In the text read today, we see Jesus moving from one level of life
to another and there is evidence that at each stage, He was
maturing and growing in stature, which is more spiritual than
physical.
Spiritual Maturity therefore can be defined thus:

Spiritual maturity is about growing in the revelation of the
knowledge of the scriptures.
Spiritual maturity is about being more sensitive to the move of
the Spirit of God.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about maturing in the spirit through this
teaching?
What is the correlation of the passage today with 1st Samuel 3: 1 –
10?
What do you now understand by Spiritual Maturity through
today’s teaching?
How will you see maturity from today in your life?
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, no one that comes to Christ is expected to remain
at the same level of spirituality; there is need for growth and
maturity because God has already made provision for it
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let me not remain stagnant in spiritual journey in your
kingdom.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Week: 21
Topic: What is Spiritual Maturity 2?
Text: Luke 2: 40 – 52
Focus: To learn what it means to mature in the spirit
Memory Luke 2: 52 - And Jesus increased in wisdom and
Verse: stature and in favor with God and man
THE BRIEF
We saw the meaning of spiritual and maturity last week, probing
further into this, we will see some facts about what spiritual
maturity means:
Spiritual maturity is about growing in the revelation of the
knowledge of the scriptures
Spiritual maturity is about being more sensitive to the move of
the Spirit of God
Spiritual maturity is about encountering supernatural
transformation in your way of life - attitude, character and
behavior
Spiritual maturity is all about knowing what God is saying per
time and doing what He says you should do, it could be to instruct
you on what to do or correct you for wrong doing
Spiritual maturity is about having unhindered access to the
immortal realms
Spiritual maturity is about growing in Authority in the spirit realm
which manifests in the physical realm
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What more did you discover about spiritual maturity?
i. What’s the correlation between the life of Peter when
Jesus was with the disciples and after Pentecost?

ii. Bring out various Scriptural references about spiritual
maturity and correlate them
i. What do you understand by immortal realms?
ii. What else do you understand in today’s study?
How do you plan to work on any of these definitions to be applied
in your life?
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, having seen the definitions of spiritual maturity, we
will see that it is not about how old you are or your gender,
whoever you are, once you are able to access all or any of these
things that we have seen as the definitions of spiritual maturity,
then you can grow in spiritual stature just like Jesus did
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, give me strength to pursue my maturity in the spiritual
realm

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Week: 22
Topic: Levels of Spiritual Status
Text: 1st John 2: 9 – 14
Focus: To learn the different levels of spirituality in which
people are existing
Memory Ephesians 4: 14 - That we henceforth be no more
Verse: children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with
every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and
cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to
deceive
THE BRIEF
We have seen various definitions of spiritual maturity in the last
two weeks, there is need to understand that you don’t get to that
level or phase in one day, today, we will be looking at the three
levels of spiritual status that a person can pass through to rise
into maturity
According to the text we read today, we have three levels of
spiritual status highlighted in it, which are: “fathers or matured
believers”, ”young men or maturing believers” and “children or
infants”
The beginning or first stage of Christian or spiritual life is that of
an infant who as yet has not understood much of anything except
that he knows that he is saved. He does not understand the
spiritual life – this is irrespective of your age. To grow out of this
level, you must crave for the sincere milk of the word (1st Peter 2:
2)
The second stage in the spiritual or Christian life is the maturing
believer, denoted by the expression “young men.” This can also be
translated as ‘youth.’ The difference between the infant and
maturing believer is knowledge of the word of GOD and his
experience indicates victory over sin and the world on a more

consistent basis than an infant believer. Though there are some
things he still lacks, and ignorant of certain truths
The matured stage of Christian or spiritual life is described as
father. You qualify to be called a father if you have been a
believer for a long time and has consistently learned and applied
the word of God, being faithful in learning and applying the word
of God. It takes time and serious effort to accumulate experience.
For emphasis, it is the knowledge and application of the word of
God that differentiates between the matured and the maturing
believer
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What have discovered about spiritual status in the kingdom?
How can you compare 1st John 2: 9 – 14 with 1st Corinthians 2: 14 –
16/3: 1?
What do you understand by the word ‘Infant’ as used in this
teaching?
How do you intend to grow in your spiritual life from the level you
are now?
CONCLUSION
To conclude, we can see that the life in the spirit is in phases and
having seen the phases and levels, there is need to improve and
develop in our journey with the Lord. How long you stay at a level
depends on you, the more you love and submit to the Holy Spirit,
the faster you grow to a higher spiritual level
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, I pray that you help me to grow in you.

OCTOBER 1, 2023
Week: 23
Topic: Process of Spiritual Maturity
Text: Colossians 2: 6 – 10
Focus: To learn the stages of maturing in the spiritual life
Memory Col. 2: 6 - As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus
Verse: the Lord, so walk you in him
THE BRIEF
Today, we will be looking at the three stages to mature in as a
believer, after you have given your life to Jesus, there is need for
you to be growing on a regular basis, and we will be looking at
these stages:
- Growing in - being rooted and built up in Christ – there is need
for you to ‘grow in’ Christ Jesus. To be rooted means to go deep, it
means you should have depths in God because ‘the deeper your
foundation, the higher your building’ this aspect of maturity is
primarily about you as an individual. This is your ‘knowing level’
- Growing up – this is the next phase of your spiritual growth; you
have to be acting on what you have known about Jesus and His
word, the more you are doing this, the more you grow up in God.
This is your ‘doing level’. Understand that it is possible to be deep
and stagnant, but when you are built up, you are not only deep
but you are also growing up
- Growing out – this is all about reaching out unto others. Until
you are fully grounded on your own, you cannot really be of impact
on others. You grow outwards by teaching, influencing, and
imparting others through the word and your lifestyle
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What were you able to discover about growing in the kingdom?

How can you correlate these three levels with the life of the
disciples of Jesus from the time of their call, their time with Jesus
and their life after the ascension of Jesus?
What do you understand by: the deeper your foundation, the
higher your building?
How does this teaching apply to your life?
In what way do you want to apply the lessons from this study?
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, these three levels of maturing in Christ are required
for any believer that want to be of impact in the world, you cannot
be a Christian for yourself and neglect other people, you are not
saved to go to heaven alone, you are to help others, but you can
only do that by growing in stature and maturing in Christ Jesus
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, I receive grace to grow in all dimensions of my life

OCTOBER 8, 2023
Week: 24
Topic: Steps to Maturing Spiritually
Text: 1st Peter 2: 1 – 5
Focus: To learn the necessary steps to take in maturing
spiritually
Memory 1st Peter 2: 2 - As newborn babes, desire the sincere
Verse: milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby
THE BRIEF
This week by God’s grace, we will be looking at the steps you need
to take to achieve your spiritual growth and maturity, these steps
have been tested and proved to be effective, the more you are
able to commit yourself to God, the more you will grow in Him.
There are times the Holy Spirit can or will give instructions to you
to follow for your personal growth.spiritual dwarfism is as
concerned as physical dwarfism.
Spiritual Maturity comes through the following means:

The first step is Salvation – to grow in God you must have given
your life to Christ, it is not about your age or doctrinal know-how
Deep Study of the scripture
Spirit-led and quickened prayers - a healthy prayer life is an
antidote to spiritual paralysis or dwarfism. The kinds of prayers
here are spiritually-generated by the Holy Spirit. It also involves
regular fasting,
Nourishment with Spiritual Food which is Word of God. We should
therefore study the bible and attend church or fellowship
regularly. 1 Peter 2:2, Heb. 5:11-14.
Desire for higher levels of the spirit realm
Seeking God in season and out of season
Submitting to the summoning of God
Having Kingdom mindset and responsibility

Exercise and practice your faith in the Lord… 1 Timothy 4:7.
Increase in the time of personal fellowship with Jesus and learn to
teach the word.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What discovery did you make about the steps for spiritual growth?
How can you compare 1st Peter 2: 1 – 5 with Colossians 3: 1 – 5?
What do you understand by: Readiness to learn beyond the
doctrines of your church?
What areas of these steps are you intending to apply to your life?
CONCLUSION
Conclusively, as important as it is to know the levels of growth or
growing in the spiritual realm, it is not the ultimate, but rather to
take the steps therefore make sure you take the necessary steps
to cause you to grow and mature in the spirit
PRAYER POINT
My Father, right now, I receive power for my spiritual growth

OCTOBER 15, 2023
Week: 25
Topic: Rewards of Spiritual Maturity
Text: 1st Peter 2: 1 – 9
Focus: To learn that there are rewards for growing and
maturing spiritually
Memory 1st Peter 2: 9 - But ye are a chosen generation, a royal
Verse: priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye
should shew forth the praises of him who hath called
you out of darkness into his marvelous light
THE BRIEF
We have seen a lot of things about Spiritual Maturity in the
previous weeks and how it can be achieved, this week we will be
looking at the rewards that we stand to gain by maturing or
growing in the spirit
For every step you take in the kingdom, there is always a cause
and effect, so when you submit yourself to spiritual maturity,
there are gains and rewards for you, but understand that the
rewards are mostly spiritual, although they can also manifest in
the physical, these are few of the rewards:
1. You are a Chosen Generation
2. You become a Royal Priest or member of the Priesthood of
heaven
3. You become a Holy nation
4. You become a peculiar person
5. You grow in Authority
6. You obtain favor with God and man
7. Your spiritual capacity is enlarged
8. Your level of scriptural revelation is increased
9. Your level of influence is expanded
10. You are fortified against sin.

DISCOVERY QUESTION
What have you been able to discover about the reward for
spiritual maturity?
What is the relationship between these rewards and the life of
Samuel?
Pick any of the rewards and explain what you understand by it
Have you received any of these rewards before?
What are you planning to do to receive any of the rewards?
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we have seen that Spiritual Maturity is not without
its gains as God did not bring you and I into His kingdom for us to
be used and dumped, but rather to be used and blessed. To
therefore be spiritual does not mean to be untidy or dirty but to
be holy and sanctified (not by power or might) and be meet for
the Master’s use and He has rewards for what He is using you for
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let no power hinder my rewards for my spiritual
assignments

OCTOBER 22, 2023
Week: 26
Theme: Offering and Tithe
Topic: Offering unto God
Text: Genesis 4: 3 – 5
Focus: To know what offering unto God is
Memory Gen. 4: 3,4 - …that Cain brought of the fruit of the
Verse: ground an offering unto God. And Abel, he also
brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat
therefore. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and
his offering.
THE BRIEF
Offering is that which is presented. Man can offer Unto himself;
Unto man & Unto God.
Offering unto God is the act of presenting in divine service to God.
Cain and Abel are the first example we see in the scriptures about
giving to God after which giving to God now became a
commandment to the children of Israel in Exodus 25:2-3. We saw
different figures who gave to God in the scripture to mention but a
few; David; Solomon; Hannah; Early Christians.
Offering unto God goes beyond just given just anything, it must
follow a regular pattern of
An offering without blemish – Lev. 3:1
Offering made by fire – Exo. 29:18
Sweet savor unto the Lord and not to please man – Lev. 1:3
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What are you able to discover about offering unto the Lord?
What's the correlation of the text and the incident in Gen.22?

What do you understand by sweet savor offering?
How have you applied or plan to apply what you have learnt in
your life?
CONCLUSION
Having seen what offering is, you are to seek God to help you give
an acceptable offering to Him.
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let me have rest in your ability to give as you have given
unto me

OCTOBER 29, 2023
Week: 27
Topic: What has been offered and what to offer
Text: John 3:16, Luke 6:36-38
Focus: To know and understand what has been offered and
what is expected of us to offer
Memory john 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave
Verse: His only begotten son that who so ever believes in
Him should not perish but have everlasting life”
THE BRIEF
There is no bigger or more than what God has offered us “Jesus –
Christ”. He has given you more than you can offer unto him but
desires that we also offer unto him to prove our love and how well
we hold him in high esteem as our Lord.
What to offer
We are to offer the best of what we have with the best part of us
“a willing heart” not for show off but unto God for us to enjoy the
fulfillment of the promises that follows. Looking at the story of
the poor widow in Luke 21:3-4,we will see that the Lord cherishes
it more when it is from the heart rather than when we do it out of
compulsion. Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:1-11
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What do you discover about bigness and awesomeness of who
God has offered unto us?
How can you correlate Gen. 4:4 with Luke 21: 3 – 4?
What do you understand by aWilling heart?

How do you plan to approach your offering unto God as from now
on?
CONCLUSION
Having seen that what was offered is greater or more than we can
offer then we see that nothing is too much to offer to God
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let the spirit of giving be established in my life.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Week: 28
Topic: Tithe
Text: Malachi 3:6-12
Focus: To learn what tithe is
Memory Mal 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse…
Verse:
THE BRIEF
Tithe represent the tenth part of anything but approximately the
tenth part of your increase arising from the profit of your business
or your income. It is considered a just return to God for His
blessings Gen 28:22 which belongs to God. It is for the work of
God. As it was in Old Testament, the God of New Testament is still
interested in tithe. .. Heb, 7:4-9.
This was first done by the Father of Faith Abraham when He gave
tithe to the king of Salem when he was returning from the
slaughter of Chedorlaomer – Gen. 14:16-20.
Tithe is our part to pay while the Lord will surely fulfill His part of
releasing blessings on us in return, for He is not a man that
should lie neither the son of man that should repent of His words.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about Tithe?
What is the correlation between Tithe and offering?
What do you understand by the word tenth part of your increase?

How do you intend to begin to apply the lessons learnt from this
teaching in your life permanently?
CONCLUSION
Now that you have seen that the perspective of God is different
from the perspective of man, you will need to align your life to the
Divine perspective in order to live according to the truth
PRAYER POINT
My Father, let your truth prevail in my life over every fact of man

NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Week: 29
Topic: Bringing the Acceptable
Text: Mal. 3:6-12
Focus: To learn that there is reward for faithful giving
Memory Mal 3:6 “Bring all…”
Verse:
THE BRIEF
It is required that we are faithful in our offering and tithe unto
God because it is unto God who is a rewarder of All and not unto
man.
Ananias and Sapphira, for instance, they were not faithful and
they received the recompense for their actions Acts 5
Cain and Abel
Cain didn’t bring offering that was fat and so his offering and he
himself was rejected of the Lord but Abel was accepted Genesis
4:4.
David
He said how will he give God that which cost him nothing to show
how valuable God is to him 2samuel 24:24
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What were you able to discover about bringing All?
What is the correlation between the widow and Ananias and
sapphire and the widow that dropped all she had into the
treasury box
What do you understand by rewarder of All?

How do you intend to apply this to paying your tithe?
CONCLUSION
Now that we have seen that the Lord accepts us and what we
bring unto him when it comes from a faithful heart, lets strive to
give faithfully at all times.
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, empower me to give faithfully at all times.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Week: 30
Theme: The Summoning of God
Topic: What is Summoning?
Text: Revelation 4: 1 – 5
Focus: To learn what it means to be summoned by God
Memory Rev. 4: 1 – After these things I looked, and there was
Verse: a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice I
had heard speaking to me like a trumpet said: “Come
up here so that I can show you what must happen
after these things
THE BRIEF
In this new series, we will be looking at one of the activities that
take place in the spirit realm on a daily basis, especially in the
lives of the people in the Kingdom of God. These people are
known as the soldiers in the army of the Kingdom and they
experience this activity, you may also have had the experience
before, but you didn’t know what it was, through this study you
will get to know
What is Summoning?
The summoning is an invitation given by God to any of His soldiers
to come into His Pavilion for Him to have a deep fellowship with
the soldier. As a soldier in the Kingdom Army, you can be
summoned by the God of heaven, the King of the Kingdom to His
pavilion for deliberation and or any other purpose
Summoning can also be said to be a call from the Throne room as
experienced by John the Revelator, when he heard a voice from
heaven calling him to come up, in other words, summoning is to
give you a call to a higher level of communion or fellowship with
God

DISCOVERY QUESTION
What were you able to discover about the summoning today?
What is the correlation between the summoning of John and
Isaiah in chapter 6?
What do you understand by call from the Throne room?
Is summoning the same thing as going in Trance?
Have you had the kind of experience of John the Revelator before
now?
CONCLUSION
We have seen today what summoning means and what it is meant
for; knowing this will let us know whenever we have such
experience as John had it
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, open my eyes to the reality of heaven

NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Week: 31
Topic: How to be Summoned 1
Text: Isaiah 6: 1 – 8
Focus: To learn how the process of summoning takes place
in the spirit realm
Memory Isaiah 6: 8 – I heard the voice of the sovereign master
Verse: say, “Whom will I send? Who will go on our behalf?” I
answered, “Here I am, send me!
THE BRIEF
We were able to see last week that God can on His own volition or
in His Sovereignty invite or summon a person into His pavilion in
heaven for a reason known to God Himself
The difference between a summoning and Seeking is that, Seeking
is orchestrated by man who is willing to see the face of God (hear
from or know the will of God), while Summoning is divinely
orchestrated by God, this can take place at any time or anywhere
Since it is divinely planned and orchestrated, God can use any
means of His own to launch it, but it could be in any of the
following ways:
- Deep study of the Word
- Seeking His presence
- Dedication or Consecration of oneself to Him
- God’s will or volition
- Divine Encounter
- Heavenly Invasion
These processes will be explained in the coming week
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What were you able to discover about the process of summoning?

What is the correlation of the invitation of God and the calling of
the disciples of Jesus?
What do you understand by the Sovereignty of God?
How have you experienced the Sovereignty of God in your life?
CONCLUSION
To be summoned by God is one of the most important aspects of
the life of any believer; it aids the spiritual stature of a person and
makes you stable in your Christian journey in life
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let me have a life-transforming encounter with your
presence

DECEMBER 3, 2023
Week: 32
Topic: How to be Summoned 2
Text: Isaiah 6: 1 – 8
Focus: To learn how the process of summoning takes place
in the spirit realm
Memory Isaiah 6: 8 – I heard the voice of the sovereign master
Verse: say, “Whom will I send? Who will go on our behalf?” I
answered, “Here I am, send me!
THE BRIEF
Last week, we were able to see briefly the ways a person can be
summoned to the presence of God, but this week we will be
looking at the ways in details so that we can also align ourselves
with the process and encounter the summoning of God to His
presence
- Deep study of the Word – when you commit yourself to
studying the Word of God with total concentration on
getting revelation from it, God can decide to invite you to
His presence for deeper understanding of His word
- Seeking His Presence – when you seek the presence of God
through worship, especially in a place where there is no
distraction or disturbance for you
- Dedication or Consecration of oneself to Him – when you
dedicate yourself to God at a time that you know that no
other thing can take your attention, like: lectures, school
activities, cooking or any other thing
- God’s will or volition – this can take place at any time,
whether you know it or not, want it or not, but God needs
your attention in His presence
- Divine Encounter/Heavenly Invasion – when you have an
encounter that surpasses your understanding and

comprehension as designed by God and carried out by His
agents from heaven
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about how to be summoned?
Is there any correlation between the summoning of Isaiah and
John the Revelator?
What do you understand by God’s will or volition?
How and when do you wish to align yourself to be summoned by
God?
If you are summoned today will you be willing to go to His
presence?
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we have seen that God can summon through
various means, but understand that to do any of these things and
be qualified to be summoned, you must be in a relationship with
Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, this is not a religious or doctrinal
activity but rather a scripturally spiritual activity
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, count me worthy for your summoning

DECEMBER 10, 2023
Week: 33
Topic: Reasons for Summoning 1
Text: 1st Kings 19: 9 – 18
Focus: To learn the reasons that make God to summon His
children to His presence
Memory 1st Kings 9: 9 - He went into a cave there and spent
Verse: the night. All of a sudden, the LORD spoke to him,
“Why are you here, Elijah?”
THE BRIEF
In our study this week, we will be looking at why God usually
summons people to His presence, we will see various reasons He
does this
I. For Instructions – there are always new instructions from
the Almighty to His children/soldiers, this is to tell them
new things to do and new ways to do what He wants them
to do it. Instructions are the gateways to manifestation, so
every time God gives an instruction, He expects that it will
lead the soldier to a new level after the instruction is
followed or carried out
II. For Discipline – this is when God wants to discipline the
soldier who has done one thing or the other mistakenly or
wrongly, this mistake may not be obvious to the soldier, so
when God summons you, He may tell or show you what you
have done wrongly, which you may not know (1st Kings 19:
9 – 18). Our text today
III. For the Unveiling of new things – God always has new
things and words available for His Army, He can summon
you to unveil what He wants to do,this unveiling is a vital
aspect of summoning because it is to reveal God’s plans
and purpose to you

i. To send you on an Errand – God can also summon you
when He wants to send you on an errand to someone or a
place
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about the reasons for God to invite a
person to His presence?
Why did God summon Ezekiel to His presence (Ezek. 2: 12 – 19)?
What do you understand by Unveiling?
Why do you think God can summon you among these reasons?
CONCLUSION
having seen reasons for the summoning of God to take place, you
can see that we must make sure we are open to God at all times,
so that when we are summoned to His presence we will be able to
stand there
PRAYER POINT
My Father, when you are inviting me to your presence, let it be for
good reason

DECEMBER 17, 2023
Week: 34
Topic: Reasons for Summoning
Text: 1st Kings 19: 9 – 18
Focus: To learn the reasons that make God to summon His
children to His presence
Memory 1st Kings 19: 9 - He went into a cave there and spent
Verse: the night. All of a sudden, the LORD spoke to him,
“Why are you here, Elijah?”
THE BRIEF
In continuation of our study on reasons for summoning, in our
text, we can see specifically that it was for Discipline that God
summoned Elijah and the summoning brought an end to his
ministry, may God not discipline you beyond your capacity
I. To teach you something new– You can be summoned to
the Throne room to be taught new things from the
scripture
II. To Enlarge your capacity for His Kingdom assignments –
secular organizations understand the importance of
capacity, that is why they send their staff on trainings for
capacity development, God cannot therefore joke or play
with the capacity of the soldiers in His kingdom Army
III. To elevate you in the spirit realm as His Representative –
The spirit realm is wide and full of different spirits, but
there are physical agents of these spirits that can gain
access to them in order to discuss or collect something
from the spirits to be used in the physical realm.
IV. To make you a Carrier of His Divine Presence here and now
– The presence of God is not only meant for you to access
when you seek God or when you are summoned, it is
meant to be with you always and everywhere – Exodus 34:
28 – 30

DISCOVERY QUESTION
What else have you been able to discover about the reasons for
summoning?
What is the correlation of Moses’s summoning to that of John the
Revelator?
What do you understand by capacity enlargement for the
kingdom?
Do you intend to be summoned for one of these reasons?
CONCLUSION
In conclusion on the reasons for summoning, you will notice that
God’s reasons for summoning are to basically equip His kingdom
soldiers for the army to be able to continue to maintain the
victory of Jesus, so don’t be hesitant when the invitation or a
summoning is given to you
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let me be ever ready for your summoning at all times

DECEMBER 24, 2023
Week: 35
Topic: Rewards of Summoning
Text: Exodus 34: 1 – 5 & 28 – 30
Focus: To learn the rewards that are available when you are
summoned by God
Memory Exodus 7: 1 – And the LORD said unto Moses, See I
Verse: have made thee a god to Pharaoh
THE BRIEF
This week we will be looking at the rewards that you get when you
heed to the summoning of God, each time God summons,
irrespective of the reason for it, there is a rewards attached to it,
let’s consider few of them:
- Empowerment – each time God summons you, there is a
release of power into you
- Authorization – God knowing that authority is more than
power, He will always give you the authority to use the new
power He is giving to you
- Wisdom, Knowledge & Understanding – these three are in
abundance in heaven, so each time you are summoned by
God, He gives a fresh release of each into your life. The
best place you can have full access to these is in God’s
presence
- Mark of Christ – God renews the mark that has been placed
on you so that no evil hand can touch or harm you – Gal. 6:
17
- Revelation – when you are summoned, it increases the
level of your revelation and you have more divine
information to share with people
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about the rewards for summoning?

What is the correlation of the lesson with the text read today?
What do you understand about the experience of Moses in our
text today?
How do you think you can align with God to be summoned by Him
for you to have any of these rewards?
CONCLUSION
As we conclude the series on the Summoning of God, we have
been able to see that for every activity orchestrated by God, there
are always reasons and rewards also follow. It means that we can
be rest assured that we can transact spiritual business with God
and be rewarded appropriately. Submit yourself to God and you
will not regret doing so, when summoned you will be rewarded by
God Himself
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, I submit myself, let me be rewarded as I answer your
summons from now on

DECEMBER 31, 2023
Week: 36
Theme: Vision and its Relevance
Topic: What is Vision – 1?
Text: Hab. 2: 1 – 3
Focus: To learn that one must know/have vision for his/her
life.
Memory Hab. 2: 3 – For the vision is yet for an appointed time,
Verse: but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it
tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will
not tarry
THE BRIEF
Vision is the revelation of God's divine agenda which can be for an
individual, group of people and generations to come. It can be
brief or detailed on things which God has set to happen at a
predetermined time of life.
We all must desire to know aforetime what God has pre-planned
for our lives so that we can live to fulfill them. Prophet Habakkuk
desired to know what God will tell him of his life and the people
of God, so he purposed to go to a high tower where no one will
disturb or distract him of the divine connection and
communication with God.
FULFILLING VISION
Vision is meant to be fulfilled at certain time, that is why the
scripture says that, "...he may run that readeth it" (Habakkuk 2:2)
because where there is no vision, people live a miserable life
(Proverb 29:18).
DISCOVERY QUESTION
Have you discovered God's vision for your life?

How does this correlate with Exodus chapter three verses one to
twelve?
What do you understand by vision?
What can be done to get God's vision for one’s life?
CONCLUSION
Vision is a driving force for life and fulfillment, without which one
is like a wanderer in life. We must purpose to know what God has
envisioned for our lives so we can be fulfilled in life.
PRAYER
Lord, reveal your vision of my life to me.

JANUARY 7, 2024
Week: 37
Topic: What is Vision – 2?
Text: Hab. 2: 1 – 3
Focus: To learn that one must know/have vision for his/her
life.
not tarry
THE BRIEF
Last week we were able to see what vision is from the spiritual
perspective. We were able to see that it is usually spiritually given
by God.
This week, we want to see vision from another perspective, for
instance, if you find yourself in a corporate environment and you
are asked about vision, you are expected to discuss it in a
corporate way, so we need to understand this as students in a
secular higher institution – according to the dictionary, vision is
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived
as real and is not present to the senses
This kind of vision is what drives the goals, aims and objectives of
an organization, it is what all the staff and workers in the
organization will be following, because it carries the life of the
organization
Therefore as an individual, you can also cast a vision for yourself
and your future. Thence, the vision will be your driver.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
Have you discovered your vision for your life?

How does this correlate with Exodus chapter three verses one to
twelve?
What do you understand by vision?
How have you applied your vision to your life?
CONCLUSION
Vision is a necessity for a life of impact, without which one has no
aim or objective in life. We must purpose to cast a vision for our
lives so that we can be of impact and influence in life.
PRAYER
Oh Lord, open my heart to the vision of my life.

JANUARY 14, 2024
Week: 38
Topic: Vision and Revelation
Text: Hab. 2: 1 – 3
Focus: To learn the difference between vision and
revelation.
Memory Gal. 2: 2 – And I went up by revelation, and
Verse: communicated unto them that gospel which I preach
among the Gentiles
THE BRIEF
This week, we will be looking at these two elements that many
people usually think are the same, but they are actually different
Vision is what shows you the end, it shows you where you are
going to, it lets you know the actual plan for your life, but it
doesn’t show you the process or the way to get to the place you
are seeing. It takes another process for you to know the way to
the end
Revelation is what shows you the step-by-step process to get to
the place where the vision has revealed to you. Revelation guides
or instructs you on how to go on the journey and get there. In our
text today, Paul said “and I went up by revelation…” in order
words, after he had seen the vision of what God wanted to do
there, he got to know it was time to go by revelation, because it
was 14 years after he had seen the vision that he actually went
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What have been able to discover about Revelation?
What is the correlation with the going back of Moses to Egypt?

What do you now understand about Vision and Revelation?
How have you mistaken Vision for Revelation before?
CONCLUSION
Having seen now that vision is different from revelation, but
knowing that they are both from the same source – the Holy Spirit,
they are both important and vital to our lives, let’s always seek to
have the daily guidance of God in our journey in life
PRAYER
Oh Lord, let your Spirit guide and instruct me on a daily basis

JANUARY 21, 2024
Week: 39
Topic: How to catch Vision
Text: Hab. 2: 1 – 3
Focus: To learn the process of catching a vision.
Memory Gal. 2: 1 – I will stand upon my watch, and set me
Verse: upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will
say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am
reproved
THE BRIEF
In our text, which we have been studying for some time, we want
to really look at it deeply this week to see the process of catching
vision
In the text, we can see the need for the following in order to catch
vision:
- Alignment with the Spirit of God

- Seeking the presence of God
- Being in the right place
- Submitting to God
- Praying to God
- Seeking the vision not for personal gain or selfish
aggrandizement
- Writing down the vision
- Preparing to share the vision with others
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What have been able to discover about catching vision?

How does this correlate with what Noah did in the construction of
the Ark?
What do understand by alignment?
How do you intend to catch a vision for your life?
CONCLUSION
Seeing these steps to catching vision, you will see that it is
important to then guide the vision that you see or catch, doing
this will make those that see your vision to be interested in it and
running along with you to accomplish it
PRAYER
My Father, I align with your Spirit for relevant vision for my life

JANUARY 28, 2024
Week: 40
Topic: Importance of Vision
Text: Hab. 2: 1 – 3
Focus: To learn the importance of vision to one’s life.
not tarry
THE BRIEF
If a person does not know where he or she is going, it is advisable
that the person does not go anywhere, in fact, the person will
remain stagnant and unprogressive, and in the course of this our
study, we have been able to see that it’s vision that shows us
where we are going and not having a vision means that one can’t
go anywhere.
So, we want to see the importance of vision to our lives, which are:
- For us to have a future
- For us to be free from distractions and distractors
- For us to be self-confident in whatever we are doing
- For people to respect you
- For you not to be discouraged
- For you to always remain in the path that God has set for
you
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What have been able to discover about importance of vision?
How does this teaching reflect in the statement of Isaiah in Isaiah
6: 8?

What do you understand by “free from distractions and
distractors”?
How have you experienced any of this importance of vision?
Give any other importance of vision that you know or can think of
CONCLUSION
Seeing how important vision is to our lives, you will see that it is
vital to have vision for one’s life, doing this will make those that
see that you have vision to honor you
PRAYER
Oh Lord, let me not be negligent with your vision for my life

FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Week: 41
Theme: Vision and its relevance
Topic: The Relevance of Vision
Text: Acts 26: 13 – 19
Focus: To know that vision makes one to live a life of impact
and godliness.
Memory Acts 26: 19 – Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not
Verse: disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
THE BRIEF
In continuation of our study on vision and its relevance, we will
look further on how relevant the vision of God is relevant to
human lives and its application.
1. Vision makes us live in the plan of God: The mind of God is
revealed to us through visions, we shouldn't live a self-will
life or personal desires, but mostly in the divine plan and
agenda of God for our lives – Exodus 3: 5-21
2. Vision makes us live a life of impact: To live our lives in
God's vision will make us live impactful lives, in which
generation to generation will be blessed by our lives. One
will not only be a blessing to Christians or immediate
family but to all men for the salvation of their souls.
Joseph by his life in God's vision lived an impactful life to
the Egyptians, Hebrews and the entire world in the season
of famine/world recession. Gen. 37:5-12; 41:38-42; 55-57.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about relevance of vision?
How can you compare the impactful life of Moses and Joseph?

What is your understanding about living in the plan of God?
How can you apply the vision of God in your life?
CONCLUSION
Having seen how vision can be relevant to our lives, we are
expected to desire God's vision for our lives and its relevance to
our lives and succeeding generations awaiting God's glory.
PRAYER
Oh Lord, help me to live a life of impact to the glory of your name.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Week: 42
Theme: Growing in the Grace of God
Topic: Benefits of Growing in the Grace of God
Text: 1 Cor. 15: 1 – 10
Focus: To know that there are benefits available in the
Grace of God
Memory 1 Cor. 15: 10 – But by the grace of God I am what I am:
Verse: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not
in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all:
yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me
THE BRIEF
In this series on the Grace of God, we will be looking at some vital
aspects of Grace. The Grace of God which is the unmerited and
undeserved gift from God, therefore when we tend to grow in the
fullness of the Grace of God made available to us through Christ
Jesus, there are some benefits attached to our growth, which
includes;
I. We will enjoy the fullness of life
II. We will enjoy the fullness of power
III. We will enjoy every day joy in the Lord
IV. Eternal crown awaits us
V. We will enjoy all the provisions that Christ has made
available to us
VI. Our lives will show forth the glory and praise of God.
DISCOVERY QUESTION:
What are the rewards/benefits of growing in the Grace of God?
Are the benefits of our growth only given when we get to heaven?

1. Are you growing in the Grace of God?
2. What are the benefits that are evident in your life as you
grow in the Grace of God?
How do you intend to enjoy the benefits of Grace?
CONCLUSION
The Grace of God is needed in all areas of life. It is important to
grow into the fullness of Christ and enjoy an unending benefit in
Christ
Prayer
Oh Lord, let your Grace be made manifest in my life

FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Week: 43
Topic: The Grace of God
Text: Eph. 2: 4 – 9
Focus: Having the understanding about the Grace of God
and receiving the Grace.
Memory Eph. 2: 8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith;
Verse: and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God
THE BRIEF
In our previous study, we learnt that the Grace of God is the
unmerited and undeserved gift from God given to us in Christ
Jesus through Faith. This will make it possible for us to be able to
grow to the fullness of life in Christ Jesus which was originated by
God. The Grace is available for all who want to receive it and it
operates in these three levels.
- Saving Grace - Enabling Grace
- Sustaining Grace
Saving Grace: The plan for salvation was not initiated by us but by
God, this is grace. Eph. 2:8; Rom. 5:5 - 10; Gen. 3:15
Enabling Grace: The grace of God is available to make us do things
that are beyond our human abilities. The grace is available for us
to do exploit and to achieve greater success both spiritually and
physically.
Sustaining Grace: The grace is available to keep us safe and strong
in our Christian journey that we will be victorious and reign with
Christ at the end
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What do you understand by the grace of God?
Describe how the grace was made available to all?

Correlate John 1:16-17 with Acts 15:11.
In what phase of your life is the grace available for you?
CONCLUSION
The grace is available for ALL(Titus 2: 11)in every area of our lives
if we can only acknowledge our need for the grace and accept
Christ Jesus, there shall be victory.
PRAYER
Lord, I receive grace for all that concerns me.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Week: 44
Topic: Grow, Growing and Grown.
Text: John 15: 1 – 5
Focus: Growing daily into the fullness of Christ.
Memory John 15: 4 – Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch
Verse: cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine;
no more can ye, except ye abide in me
THE BRIEF
After a seed has been shown, it is expected to bring forth life and
not remain as a seed. The process of bringing forth life is
attributed to as growth. The plant will not stop at the stage of just
bringing forth and remaining but will continue to grow until it has
completed its life cycle and not grow again, which mean it has
grown.
A believer should not stop at the stage of giving his/her life to
Christ which is the initial growth stage but should continue to
grow daily into the fullness of Christ Jesus; this growth is only
available by ‘abiding in’ Christ Jesus.
To be grown is to reach a level in Christ where you are no more
tossed to and fro or from side to side by the words and actions of
men
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What does it mean for a Christian to continually grow in the Grace
of God?
Correlate John 15:1-4 with John 1:14-16

Growth, growing and Grown, are they the same?
What do you understand by the phrase ‘abiding in’?
Can a Christian outgrow the need for God's grace?
CONCLUSION
The grace is available for ALL(Titus 2: 11)but it must be sustained
and one must grow in it, this is what Jesus expects of us, it is only
when you remain or abide in Him that you can do that
PRAYER
Lord, I come to the throne of grace today, release more grace
upon my life in Jesus name, Amen.

MARCH 3, 2024
Week: 45
Topic: How to grow in the Grace of God
Text: John 15: 5-11
Focus: To learn how to grow in the level of our Grace in God
Memory John 15: 7 - If ye abide in me, and my words abide in
Verse: you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done
unto you
THE BRIEF
For a Christian growth, some things are necessary which includes;
- Remaining strong and rooted in His word.
- Increase in the level of spiritual exercise e.g., prayer,
fasting, etc.
- Increase in our commitment to the mandate of soul
winning.
- Continuous fellowship with the brethren.
- Increase in our commitment to the work of God.
- Personal devotion.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What are the other requirements for Growing in the Grace of God?
What is the correlation between this and Isaiah 5:1-5?
Why do we need to make use of these requirements?
Are you making use of the requirements for your spiritual growth?

CONCLUSION
All that is needed for our growth is made available to us in Christ
Jesus who is THE WAY. Tap into His help that is available to make
you grow into the fullness of life and your life will make a
meaning.
PRAYER
Oh Lord, I receive power to grow in grace

MARCH 10, 2024
Week: 46
Theme: Being rooted in Christ
Topic: Connecting to Him
Text: John 15: 1 – 7
Focus: To learn how to connect to Christ
Memory John 15: 4 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch
Verse: cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine;
no more can ye, except ye abide in me.”
THE BRIEF
Everything and everyone in life is connected to one source or the
other, that source is where everything that sustains the person or
thing comes from. When in the kingdom, there is a source for the
life in the kingdom, in this series; we will be looking at this source
and the level to which we should be relating with Him
This week we want to study the first level to which we should/can
relate with the source of life in the kingdom of God. First of all we
must know that Christ Jesus is the source of the life in the
kingdom. The day of you say the prayer of confessing Jesus as
your Lord and Savior, you get connected to Him.
That’s why in our text today; He says “I am the True Vine…you are
the branches”, every branch take nutrient from the source of the
tree, that’s why you don’t just end your Christian journey on the
day of confessing Jesus as your Lord, you start on the day and you
continue to grow in Him
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about the Vine in today’s teaching?
What do you understand by: Pruning (John 15: 2)?

How can you correlate the lesson in this text with Exodus 19: 5-6?
How did you get connected to the Source?
CONCLUSION
We have seen that Jesus Christ is the only Source of life in the
kingdom and it is only connecting to Him that you can access and
stay in the kingdom, therefore stay connected to Him
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, empower me to remain connected to the Source of my
life in the kingdom

MARCH 17, 2024
Week: 47
Topic: Standing in Him
Text: Ephesians 6: 10 – 14
Focus: To learn how to take the rightful position in Him
Memory Ephesians 6: 13 “Wherefore take unto you the whole
Verse: armor of God that ye may be able to withstand in the
evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
THE BRIEF
Today, we want to study on the topic that is important to our
Christian journey, irrespective of the level you are in life, there is
the standing position in Christ, because “if you are not standing in
Him, you cannot stand for Him”
In the text, we can see that our spiritual journey requires a
standing position because “we are wrestling…” this action requires
remaining standing, because the people we are wrestling with are
not flesh and blood (they are unseen) so you cannot afford to play
or joke with your spiritual life. To stand in Him, you must ensure
you don’t disconnect or disengage from the Holy Spirit; you don’t
outgrow the scripture and reliance on the Word
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about standing in Christ?
What do you understand by “Stand”?
What is the correlation between this and 1st Kings 20:39 – 40?

How are you standing?
What else is/are needed to stand in Him?
CONCLUSION
We have seen that the standing position is required position for
every believer that wants to stand for Christ
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, let me be able to stand in you all the days of my life

MARCH 24, 2024
Week: 48
Topic: Growing down in Him
Text: Colossians 2: 6 – 8
Focus: To learn to grow deep in Christ
Memory Isaiah 37: 31 “And the remnant that is escaped of the
Verse: house of Judah shall again take root downward, and
bear fruit upward”
THE BRIEF
Every tree or plant that will produce fruits or be useful for
anything must have roots. Also, understand that the depth of the
roots determines the height of the tree. With these assertions, this
week we want to study the growing down dimension of our lives
as Christians
In this series, we have seen that your starting point is connecting
with Him.Then you must remain standing, but you may not stand
strong or for long if you are not rooted in Him. Growing down is
different from going down, everywhere you see that a person
“goes down” in the Bible and it is not God that commands it, such
a person has veered off the path of spiritual progress. Grow down
is a metaphorical expression of being rooted in Christ Jesus and
from there you spring up and subsequently bear the fruit of
righteousness. So, when you grow down in Him, it means you
deliberately study more, fast more often, fellowship more,
worship more, pray more than before. You grow down so that
when the times of storm come, you will remain standing.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about growing down in this study?
What do you understand by ‘going down’ and ‘growing down’?

How does this correlate with what Jonah did in Jonah 1: 3?
What plans do you have for to grow down in Christ?
CONCLUSION
Having seen that growing down in Christ is a requirement for any
believer that wants to remain standing for Him, it is important we
take conscious efforts to grow down in Him
PRAYER POINT
My Father, empower me to grow down and be rooted in Christ
Jesus

MARCH 31, 2024
Week: 49
Topic: Reaching out in Him
Text: Matthew 28: 18 – 20
Focus: To learn how to go out for Him whom we are rooted
in
Memory Matthew 28: 19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all
Verse: nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost”
THE BRIEF
Everyone that has come to enter a personal relationship with
Jesus came through one person or the other and when anybody
comes to Christ, he or she is expected to also grow to a level of
bringing others to Christ. .
In our study today, we will look at the last commandment of Jesus
to the disciples and by extension to every believer as well. Before
Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave the commission to His
disciples that they should not limit themselves in reaching out to
people; they were to go all out. But before sending them, He
assured them that “All authority (power to rule) has been given to
Me”, in other words, based on the platform of My authority and
because you are connected to me and have grown down in Me,
you can go and make disciples of all nations
At whatever sphere of life, you are, go and make disciples, you
have Jesus’ backing for you
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about reaching out in Christ?
What do you understand by “make disciple”’?

How does this correlate to the assignment of Moses to the
children of Israel?
How have you reached out for Him before?
CONCLUSION
As we end this series on being rooted in Him, you will see that
being rooted in Christ is not a stagnant relationship, it starts with
coming to Him to going out for Him, you should therefore get
committed to Him the more to get more from Him and get more
used for Him
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord my God, I receive grace and authority to reach out in you
and for you

APRIL 3, 2024
Week: 50
Theme: Becoming a Person of Impact
Topic: What is Impact?
Text: Luke 4: 42 – 44
Focus: To learn what Impact is on a general note
Memory Luke 4: 42 – “And when it wasday he departed and
Verse: went into a desert place and the people sought him
and came unto him and stayedhimthat he should
notdepartfrom them”
THE BRIEF
Whatever you have experienced, learnt or known or whatever you
have that others do not have can make people get drawn to you
Having what is above and beyond others makes you to have
influence and effect over them, your being able to pass it across
to them is what this study is based on
In one word, this process is called: Impact. According to the
dictionary, Impact is defined as a forceful consequence; a strong
effect influencing strongly. To have Impact is to have an effect or
influence on someone.
In our text, Jesus had what no other person in Capernaum had, so
they were naturally drawn to Him and we see that He was able to
have strong effect on them and He influenced them strongly, such
that they were looking for him to the extent that when they saw
Him they begged Him not to depart from their coast.
The crowd was irrepressibly seeking him because they knew that
they will be ultimately filled with the ‘food’ of the kingdom
because His desire is “to preach the kingdom of God” (verse 43).
What is your influence?
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What new have you discovered in today’s bible study?

What do you understand by Impact?
How does the impact of Jesus correlate with that of Moses in the
house of Jethro (Exodus 2: 17 – 22)?
How do you plan to have positive impact in your immediate
environment?
CONCLUSION
Having seen how Jesus was able to dissipate and deploy what He
had to make impact over a whole city, we should see that having
positive impact is a thing that God wants for us to have
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, create in me the heart for positive impact

APRIL 10, 2024
Week: 51
Theme: Becoming a person of Impact
Topic: Who can have Impact?
Text: Galatians 1: 21 – 24
Focus: To learn that Impact is not the exclusive right of
only a selected few
Memory Galatians 1: 24 “And they glorified God in me”
Verse:
THE BRIEF
In the last week’s study, we saw that Jesus had impact on a whole
city that He entered into. Was it because He was the Messiah or
the Son of God? Was it because he was the Saviour? That’s why
this week; we want to probe into the question: who can have
impact?
In actual fact, impact can either be positive or negative, thus it
can by or from anybody, in other words ANYBODY can be a person
of influence – no matter your level, no matter what you do, who
you are, who you know or where you are – you can have impact.
Let’s look at Paul the Apostle, he was formerly an accuser of the
brethren, but after he met Jesus, his sphere of influence and
impact shifted and the people that he impacted upon began to
glorify God for his life.
The essence of this study therefore is to bring us into the
consciousness of this fact, so that we are deliberate and
intentional about our impact on the lives of people.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What more were you able to discover about impact i.e. the person
that can impact?
What do you understand about Impact being positive or negative?

How can you correlate the life of Paul and Peter after his
conversion?
What area of life do you plan to have impact?
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we have seen that anybody can have impact, but it
could either be intentional or unintentional – so, we have learnt
today to make our impact positive, intentional and deliberate
PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, activate the seed of positive impact in my life

APRIL 17, 2024
Week: 52
Theme: Becoming a person of Impact
Topic: How to Impact lives
Text: Acts 1: 1 – 5
Focus: To learn the steps to impact lives
Memory Acts 1: 1 “The former treatises have I made, O
Verse: Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and
teach,”
THE BRIEF
Having known that at whatever level you are in life and whoever
you are, it is possible for you to have impact, there is need to
know ‘how to’ do it.
For everything in life, there is a ‘how to’ and when you know it, you
begin to do well in it – impacting lives is also inclusive. Here are
the things you must be conscious of from this day:
i. Be careful with what you say and do – your doings
(action) and sayings (words) are two major elements
that are used in the field of influence – Acts 1: 1 Jesus
began both to ‘do’ and ‘teach’
ii. Let Integrity be your watchword – integrity is the
ability to have a good character irrespective of the
situation and the location you find yourself. It is doing
good when nobody sees you.
iii. Align with the Holy Spirit – the level of your alignment
with the Holy Spirit will determine the level of the
control He will have over you. This is what determines
what you will be doing and saying.
DISCOVERY QUESTION
What did you discover about your becoming impactful?

What do you understand by alignment with the Holy Spirit?
How does the book of Acts 1 verse 1 correlate with 1st Kings 17: 24?
How do you plan to improve your level of alignment with the Holy
Spirit?
CONCLUSION
You have learnt today that what you say and do is important for
you to have impact, it is therefore necessary to follow the pattern
of Jesus Christ in doing this
PRAYER POINT
Holy Spirit! I submit myself to you for you to lead me in the way of
Impact

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