Dear Diary, Wow!
It another week, with spectacular blessings and multiple rewards. Today marks another gracious time in His presence. Today, Solution parish and the entire province played host to the number two citizen of the state Dr. Manassah Jatau Ph.D and his immediate family. Who were our August visitors in ‘July’.
Sunday school: The second Coming of Christ.
Memory Verse: John 14:3
Bible Passage: 1Thess. 4:13-18
Time: 8am every Sunday.
Introduction: Acts 1: 10-11 describes the ascension of our lord Jesus Christ as being Personal, Physical, Visible and with power. The second will be in like Manner. It will be in two stages. The rapture-catching away 1Thess.4: 15-17, when the lord comes for his saints and we meet Him in the air. Also, the revelation that is public Rev.1:7, when the lord comes with His saints to set up the millennium 1Thess. 3:13. The time of His coming is a secret that only God knows Matt.24:36.
Lesson Outlines:
1. Prophecies and Purpose of His Second Coming.
2. The Manner and Signs of His coming.
Conclusion: Be not deceived, dear friend. His coming is sure and certain (2 Pet.3:3-12) while we ought to plan and work as if He will not be coming for another century, we must live a holy and pure life all the time as if he will return today (1Thess. 3:12-13) Watch and pray.
Testimony Time: Due to paucity of time. There was no Testimony, that means next week Testimony, may be for the better part of the day. So gladly, come with trailer load of the testimony.
Ministering: Gabriel Wayas (Pastor in charge of Province) Gombe state.
Message: The Wise Seeks Jesus.
Text: Luke 19: 1-9
Who is the Wise? Prov. 22:3 refers to the wise as prudent. Those who are practically wise, and demonstrates it. They are sensitive. “I discovered something from a minister in the cause of the weekly meeting. Blind Mind is worst than blind eyes”.
Those who are practically wise are Observant.
They acquire knowledge and are proactive as they don’t want to be a problem for the society. They have knowledge that makes them have fear of the lord. As you can’t have divine leading without the fear of God. They use the knowledge they have judiciously. Jer.17: 11, Prov.22:14, 1Cor.3:17.
√ Lessons from Zaccheus-
• He was a wealthy man, with great Associates, and possessions
Prov.23:5- Talks about the vanity of material possessions. Submit your possession to God- Ensure it is got from the right means.
• He enjoyed good Health. There is only one person who will not forsake you. Heb. 13: 5. He understood that power belongs to God. Psalm 71:6-7, Philp.3:7-8.
√ How did Zaccheus pursue his Aspirations:
• He had to put aside his ego
• He had to confront every Hindrance Luke 19:4
• He sought for Jesus with all his Heart Jer. 29:13
√ The Outcome of His Aspirations:
• Salvation will come.
• Salvation from Fear, Loneliness, Backwardness, Poverty and Sorrow.
• Divine Provision.
Executive Charge:
The deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Jatau, used the opportunity to task Gombe youths on the need to involve in positive ventures, instead of meddling in drugs he said “Gombe is number three in the list of abuse of drugs and 34th in Senior Secondary examination rating. We need your prayers” he added.
Upcoming Programmes:
• Brethren, Anointing for Excellence takes place this evening by 4pm. You can’t miss it.
• Next week Sunday is Youth Sunday with the theme “Soaring Higher”. Tell others!
