For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren.” (Hebrews 2:11, NKJV). [Thought questions for Reformation: The Outgrowth of Revival August 28, 2013] 1. What a promise! Look at the Memory Text for this week’s lesson, above. God the Almighty, God … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Reformation is a change in our thinking whereby we see sin as it is and surrender any practice, habit, or attitude that is not in harmony with God’s will. [Teaching plan for The Outgrowth of Revival August 26, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Corinthians 7:8-12. a. Ask class members to … Continue reading –>
“Consider how I love Your precepts; revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.” “The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever” (Psalm 119:159, 160, NKJV). [Thought questions for Discernment: The Safeguard of Revival August 21, 2013] 1. The devil studies the Bible. Imagine going to a … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : God longs to pour out His Spirit in Pentacostal power on His church so His work may be finished upon the earth. [Teaching plan for The Safeguard of Revival August 19, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 119:49,50. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to have a walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:1-3, NKJV). [Thought questions for The … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : A praying congregation with a common message and mission will revive the power of the Holy Spirit. There is priority in church unity and good relationships between members. [Teaching plan for The Bond of Revival August 12, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read John 17:9-11. a. Ask class members to share a … Continue reading –>
“He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy”(Proverbs 28:13, NKJV) [Thought questions for The Conditions of Revival August 9, 2013] 1. The gift of repentance. If repenting of our sins means feeling sorrow for committing them, how can repentance be a gift? What are the benefits … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Sin hinders repentance and confession. Repentance and confession of specific sins opens the clogged channels between us and God. [Teaching plan for The Conditions of Revival August 5, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 5:30-32. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5, NKJV). [Thought questions for Obedience: The Fruit of Revival July … Continue reading –>
