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CAROL OF NINE LESSONS

An exciting program celebrating the joy of the season as we take the nine lessons of carol. Compliment Of The Season

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis Challenges can serve as crucial learning experiences that shape our future successes. This quote reassures us that even ordinary struggles can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Our resilience during tough times helps us grow stronger. Let’s keep faith during difficult moments and recognize that they can be stepping stones to greater success. Our perseverance today paves the way for a brighter tomorrow.

WEEK 41

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius Progress takes time, and that’s perfectly okay. This quote teaches us that our pace is not as important as our commitment to keep moving forward. Every step, no matter how small, brings us closer to our goals. Let’s remind ourselves that consistency is key. With each effort we make, we are one step closer to achieving our dreams, so we must keep our momentum going.

Believe You Can

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt Self-belief is a powerful tool in our journey to success. This quote emphasizes that believing in ourselves is the first crucial step toward our goals. When we have confidence in our abilities, we inspire action and determination. We must nurture our self-belief and surround ourselves with positivity. By trusting ourselves, we can push past doubts and really take steps toward what we want to achieve.

WEEK 42

Our dreams are powerful motivators that can shape our futures. This quote encourages us to believe in ourselves and the possibilities ahead. When we visualize our aspirations, we’re more likely to take action toward achieving them. We should let our dreams guide us and inspire us each week. With faith in our abilities, we can turn our hopes into reality and make a lasting impact wherever we go.

DEVELOP HOLY ANGER AGAINST SIN AND GAIN GOD’S APPROVAL

TOPIC: DEVELOP HOLY ANGER AGAINST SIN AND GAIN GOD’S APPROVALBIBLE PASSAGE: NUMBERS 25: 6- 15 KEY VERSE:Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest has turned my anger away from the Israelites; for he was zealous as I am for my honour among them, so that in my zeal I did not put an end to them”- Numbers 25:11 In the midst of the eroding morality, rapid spread of ungodliness, God delights in people that will rise up against ungodliness. I refer to such as the _”Phinehas generation”_ The Bible says that at Shittim, Israel were seduced by the Moabite women into the immoral worship of the gods of the Moabites (Num. 25:2-2). Sexual immorality and idolatry prevailed so much, God’s anger was kindled against Israel and He ordered the killing of those who were involved in the act. While the people of srael were weeping because of the anger of the Lord, Zimri, an Israelite, in contempt for the Holy things and word of God brought his lover Kozbi, a Midianite woman, into the inner tent of the Israelites; evidently with an immoral intention (v.14-15). He did this in the public glare of the people of Israel. The attitude of Zimri reflects the shameless display of immorality prevailing in our society today. People walk around almost naked in the name of fashion. Sexual activities are openly displayed with impunity in the name of modernity or liberality. Many are clapping for these immoral behaviours thereby increasing the anger of the Lord. Phinehas, the son of Eleazor and grandson of Aaron the priest, developed a holy anger for the shameless act of Zimri and Kozbi (v. 7-8). He executed a summary judgement on the Israelite and the Midianite woman. This act of Phinehas turned away God’s anger. The Holy anger he displayed earned him a pledge of a covenant of Peace from God. He was granted the position of perpetual Priesthood (v. 12-13). Believers must eschew evil wherever it may be found. ACTION:Hate sin and evil, and turn away God’s anger. PRAYER:Lord, give me grace to work against sin and evil. Turn away whatever evil that is determined against me and my family.

BEWARE OF SEDUCTION

TOPIC: BEWARE OF SEDUCTIONBIBLE PASSAGE: NUMBERS 25: 1-5 KEY VERSE:While Israel was staying in shitim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with Moabite women*_ – Numbers 25:1 When Balak failed to achieve the defeat of Israel through sorcery or means of mantic curse, Balaam advised that seduction of the men of Israel should be enmployed (Num. 31:16). Sexual relationship with the Moabite women led the men of Israel to break faith with God and they began to worship Baal. How did this happen? The Bible says in Numbers 25:2 that the women of Moab called the people of Israel to the sacrifices of their gods where they ate and then bowed down to the gods of Moab. This led to Israel’s involvement in sexual immorality and a breach of covenant with the Lord. This was a foretaste of the people’s ruin in the unfolding of their history. Seduction refers to the action of persuading or tricking someone into doing something by making it attractive. It means enticing someone to sexual intercourse. Notice the gradual process of luring the men of Israel, first, with a flirtatious relationship leading to worship of the gods which of course ended in sexual immorality. The devil has not changed that strategy even today. Believers must be careful about certain relationships even with the same sex that could seduce them unto iniquity. Remember that all that glitters is not gold. Every dint of worldly seducdon has behind it the aim of leading the child of God into sin and drawing the anger of God. It is always knowingly or unknowingly orchestrated by the agencies of the devil itching to keep one in continuous enmity with God. ACTION:Beware of flirtatious relationships that can lead you into sexual sins._ PRAYER:Help me Lord, to remain pure in thy sight and overcome any seductive spirits from the enemy.

USE YOUR MOST POWERFUL TOOL

BIBLE PASSAGE: MATTHEW 18:18- 20 KEY VERSE:Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven*_ – Matthew 18:19 In today’s passage, the Lord Jesus taught what I refer to as the most powerful tool with which the believers work. The name *’Emmanuel’* depicts the era of God’s presence with us. For one to be anointed means the person has the presence of God. The powers of evil cannot withstand God’s presence. Matthew 18:20 establishes that this important divine presence is always present where two or three persons gather in the name of God. Again in Psalm 68:1, the scripture says that when God arises, His enemies (which includes the enemies of His will in our lives) are scattered. The presence of God which makes His enemies to scatter is capable of scattering whatever is standing against His purposes and intentions for our lives. Jesus further stresses that when we gather in His name in agreement as touching anything we ask in prayer, the same shall be done. The first thing is gathering in His name, the next is having an agreement about something, and the other is asking God of that which we agreed on. This means the presence of God will act on what we agreed and ask for. These are the most powerful tools the believer works with. Believers agreeing together in spirit is a powerful unstoppable force. That is why Satan fights Christian families, he doesn’t want men and women to be unified in marriage. The devil wants to be fussing and fighting all the time because that will hinder our prayers (1 Peter 3:7). Prayer of agreement is one of the most powerful tools God has given us as believers. Jesus Himself guaranteed that it will bring results every time. It is most especially powerful in marriage, when a husband and wife come into agreement. Let us therefore agree in prayer as a family, as a church and as a people concerning whatever that is before us. God will definitely establish our heart desires. Always ensure that there is harmony among those praying. Let your prayer be based on God’s word, fix your mind on the word of God, act on your faith as if it is done, by speaking the desired end result. ACTION:Put your power tools to work and see answers to your prayer. PRAYER:_*Lord, I confess that I have not been adequately equipping myself properly in prayer. Help me to apply these power tools in my life to get results.

UNDERNEATH

Underneath the banner of the cross arrayed Lord we ask thy blessings of the Boys Brigade. Thou art our commander and thy soldiers will and the Christian welfare we will honour thee. Chorus: Underneath the banner of the cross arrayed, For service great or small, We ask Thy blessings, Lord, we ask Thy blessings, Of the Boys’ Brigade, Lord of all.

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