JUNE 2012 THEME
Shalom & Kingdom greetings in the precious name of our Lord & Saviour King – Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. With awesome privilege, I gladly welcome all visitors and existing browsers into this Month JUNE 2012, THEMED: TRIUMPH IN TIMES OF FAMINE! “The Achievers Defining Moment of FAITH In Christ Jesus“
I do know that a man’s ignorance is his own mountain and the knowledge of the truth will set him free. Hence I am leaving you with the undermentioned scriptures to read, to give you a line of food for thought as a way to indicate how the theme of the month will be approach. I therefore commend you to take time to ponder and meditate on them in prayers (Acts 20:32).
Genesis 41 – 47 “General/Personal reading assignment for you”
2 Corinthians 2:14 “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.”
Psalms 33:18-19 “Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; 9 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.”
Romans 8:35 “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”
Jude 3 “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints“
Amos 8:11-13 “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord: 12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it. 13 In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint for thirst.”
Philemon 6 “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
Job 5:19-27 “He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. 20 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. 21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh. 22 At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth. 23 For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee. 24 And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin. 25 Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth. 26 Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season. 27 Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good.”
Psalms 37:18-19 “The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. 19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.”
Psalms 115:9-18 “O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. 10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. 11 Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. 12 The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. 13 He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. 14 The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. 15 Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth. 16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. 17 The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence. 18 But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.”
However, this month theme will be expanded in course of the SERVICES & TIMES in all meetings through the Month/year in “Scripture Pasture” Study and “Pastoral Messages & Ministrations”.
I gladly welcome you, your friends and family to be with us in Fellowship and Worship. I promise you that you can never be the same again as you ponder over the truth of these unadulterated, inspiring, revealing and empowering living word of God. I pray that God revitalizes and rejuvenate you and all that is about you, so that you may become the very best of which God has created you to be in your daily journey of Destiny Moulding, Life Transformation, Dignity Restoration and Kingdom Faith Establishment, Community Social Enrichment and Development and Readily Prepared, Awaiting The Lord’s Return.
Until then, have an amazing, majestic and awesome Month of “Triumph In Times Of FAMINE” in JUNE 2012.
In Christ Love,
Pst Chukie.
AFD JUNE 2012 EDITION
Shalom & Kingdom greetings in the precious name of our Lord & Saviour King – Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. With awesome privilege, I gladly welcome all visitors and existing browsers into this Month JUNE 2012, THEMED: TRIUMPH IN TIMES OF FAMINE! “The Achievers Defining Moment of FAITH In Christ Jesus“
Hence I am leaving you with the AFD JUNE 2012 Edition for your perusal and as a guide of grace to give you a line of food for thought indicating how the theme of the month will be approach. I therefore commend you to take time to ponder and meditate on them in prayers (Acts 20:32).
Further details coming soon
Christian Men & Their Role In Local Church Matters
TOPIC: “Christian Men & Their Role In The Local Church Matters”
BIBLE TEXT: 1 Peter 2:5, 9; Matthew 16:17-19; Ephesians 5:22-33
INTRODUCTION (Preamble): The Christian men have a lot to do and contribute in the affairs of the local church. The local church is an extension of the family. Just as the man play a very major part in the family decision, he also need to know that the kingdom of God is no exceptional. The ideal that men should come to the church and watch the women and children only doing the services hinders the full purpose of God for a local Church. I trust that this study will enhance the effective and effectual working of Men in the body ministries of the local church.
The Church is a local and universal Body of Born Again & Spirit-filled believers (i.e. called out people) located in a place of worship, having a shepherd (an overseer).
DISCUSSION (Study Analysis)
1) The Church Defined:
a) Is a called out people of God. 1Peter 2:5, 9; Colossians 1:13; Ephesians 2:1
b) A local church (A community of believers, irrespective of sex, colour or race) geographically located in a place of worship. Revelation 2:1; 1Thessalonians 1:1; Acts 8:1.
c) The Body of Christ (The universal church). Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:22-23
d) A building (A place of worship)
2) Origin of church:
- The vision of the church was born by Christ before his death – Matthew 16:18
- The Beginning of the New Testament Church – Acts 2:1-3, 41 (Born on the day of Pentecost).
3) Our Conduct towards the Church: Acts 20:17, 28 (17-38)
It is one thing to belong to the Church, it is another thing to remain or abide inside. Hence our conduct makes us a living epistles of God’s WORD.
1 Timothy 3:12-15; Titus 1:5
- Take heed to ourselves and to the flocks
- Services should be rather render with fear & reverences. Philippians 2:12
4) Who then is man: Proverbs 20:6
- Dictionary – An Adult Human Male
- Spiritually:
a) The called men, matured folks, grown up in the Lord, not necessary in age (though valuable) but in experience with God.
b) Biblically matured folks with godly experience (i.e. grows up in the Lord)
Note: Differences in classification – A young man, an elderly man, an old Man
5) Men’s Characteristics and Role in the Affairs of the Church:
a) God does call Men not child – Hebrews 5:1, Acts 6:3
b) Men prays – Luke 18:1 – the Church was born by prayers and men ought always to pray and not to faint – Isaiah 40:28-31
c) They are available for the work of God in their local church according to the directives of the leadership – Acts 6:1-7
d) They go for solid food and not milk. Hebrews 5:13-14; Hebrews 6:1
e) They are recipient of God’s spiritual gift and they use this gift as the Spirit will to the glory of God. Acts 19:2, 7, 6; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Corinthians 12:11; Ephesians 4:11
f) They are to serve as a model in character and in Spirit, in the Church -2 Corinthians 3:2-3
g) They are instrument for effective administration and sponsorship in the Church – Acts 6:1-7
h) Men should be lifters and not breakers to the pastorate and the Church at large – Exodus 17:11-13
i) Men don’t RETIRE but REFIRE. Hebrew 10:35-39; 2 Timothy 2:1-5
6) Non-Essentials/Hindrances against Men’s Role in the Church:
a) Self-egotism – 1 Peter 5:6; James 4:10; Luke. 12:15-21
b) Excuses – Luke 14:16-24
c) Irrelevances – Romans 14:1, James 3:14, 16; Philippians 1:15-18
d) Destruction criticism and sectionalism – 1 Corinthians 12:25
Note: Destructive criticism gives birth to sectionalism – Galatians 3:28-29
e) Division (schism) and offences – 1 Corinthians 12:25
f) Uncontrollable use of tongue – James 3:1.
g) Uncontrollable wrath – James 1:20; Ephesians 4:26.
CONCLUSION: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” 2 Cor. 5:17
Compiled By Revd Chukie MORSI