CGMI ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL – DATE: 24TH NOVEMBER, 2024 – TOPIC: FOCUS ON CHRIST FOR MIRACLES, SIGNS AND VWONDERS
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CGMI ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL
CENTRAL THOUGHT:
It is God’s will that believers
experience miracles, signs and
wonders.
DATE: 24TH NOVEMBER, 2024
HYMN: S S& S 642 “when we walk with the Lord ..!
TOPIC: FOCUS ON CHRIST FOR MIRACLES, SIGNS AND VWONDERS
TEXT: Isaiah.8:18; Mk.16:17-18; Acts.3:6-7.
INTRODUCTION:
The ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ while on earth was
characterised by miracles, signs and wonders. The Lord assured the believers that signs will accompany their ministry (Mk.16:17). He also said that
believers will do works greater
(Jn. 14:12). We are to follow His
footsteps both by experience and
practice.
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
Atthe end of this lesson, we should be able to:
- explain the phrase “Focus on Christ” and “focus on Christ
for Miracles, signs and wonders'” - identify and highlight from given scriptures some of the miracles, signs and wonders the Lord Jesus did.
- Discuss some things that can help the believer to focus on Christ for miracles, signs and wonders.
BIBLE TRUTH:
Q.1a. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO “FOCUS ON CHRIST”? Heb.12:2.
The Word Focus can be described as concentration of attention or energy on something. To live effectively, we Christians must keep our attention on Jesus Christ.
We will stumble when we look away from Him to stare at ourselves or at the cumstances Surrounding us.
Note that we are running a race
and we should run in such a way as to obtain an incorruptible crown.
(1Cor.9:24-25)
Q1b. Explain the Phrase “Focus
on Christ for miracles, signs and
wonders”.
Divine supernatural miracles, signs and wonders as against diabolical supernatural miracles, signs and wonders have their root or source fromn Jesus Christ. As we obey Christ instructions on the great
commission miracles, signs and
wonders will follow us(Mk. 16:15-18). Christians should focus on and follow Christ example to reach the unbelievers.
Today, we are to depend on the
Holy Spirit who inspires our
ministration that can produce
miracles, signs and wonders.
Q2.HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE MIRACLES, SIGNS AND WONDERS THE LORD JESUS DID.
[1] Turning water into wine was the first miracle Jesus Christ performed in His earthly ministry.
It was instant obedience to Christ
instructions that led to that miracle [John 2: 1-10].
[ii] The healing of the son of a
governnent official was a miracle
more than a favour to just that one
person and also a sign to all people who will believe. [Jn 4:46-53].
[iii] The healing of the man born
blind. A common belief in Jewish
culture was that calamity or
suffering was the result of some
great sin. But Christ used this man’s suffering to teach about faith and to glorify God. Follow
Jesus who is the light of the world, in Him is the light of life. The light of Jesus brings sight to both the spiritually and physically blind. The miraculous accomplishments and deeds of Jesus are works of God implying power and might. (Jn.9:1-7, 32).
[iv] Jn. l1:35-43. Jesus restored
Lazarus to physical life. The dead
can still be raised to life today.
[v] Jesus raised the son of the
Widow of Nain from the dead (Lk.7:11-17).
[vi] Jesus walked on the Sea
(Matt.14:22-29). After feeding the people who had followed to
hear Him at Bethsaida, Jesus sent
the people home, sent His
disciples by boat. The disciples’
encountered a storm and Jesus
walked to them on the water.
(vii). Feeding of the five thousand. The Lord Jesus fed five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes (Mark.8:6-8).
Q3. HOW CAN THE FOLLOWING HELP THE BELIEVER TO FOCUS ON CHRIST FOR MIRACLES, SIGNS AND WONDERS. TODAY?
|a). FAITH IN HIS WORD:Isa.55:9-11; Ps.l19:9-11, 89,105.
God’s Words are yes and amen. He watches over His word to perform it. Your obedience based on your faith in God word will enable you to experience miracles signs and wonders.
|b|. LIFE OF CONSECRATION:
Rom.12:1-2.
Daily present all that you are as
a living sacrifice, holy to God. Let
your life be a daily expression of
divine worship. Do not live
according to the ways of the world. Let the word of God transform your mind. Think and act God’s way daily to experience miracles, signs and wonders.
|c]. FAITH IN THE NAME OF
JESUS: Acts.3:6-7.
Only the exalted name of Jesus can emit power to demonstrate miracles, signs and wonders. Therefore it is by relying only on your faith in the name of Jesus that the Supernatural can
demonstrated.
[d].PRAYERS : 2Cor.10:4.
Strongholds are first established
in the mind, that is why we are to
take every thought captive. Prayer
is one of God’s mighty weapons to
break down all proud human
arguments and the walls satan
builds to keep people from a
relationship with Christ.
[E]. WITNESSING FOR CHRIST. Mark. 16:15-18; Lk.10:17-19.
It is in the “going into the World” to witness for Christ that we can demonstrate the power of God. Miracles, signs and wonders follow those who go out to preach the good tidings of redemption in Christ Jesus. The disciples of Jesus Christ saw tremendous miracles signs and wonders as they ministered in
Jesus’ name and with His authority, we can do likewise
[F] REFUSE TO MAGNIFY YOUR PROBLEMS. 2Cor.4:17; 1PL5:10. Problems are stepping stones to receiving miracles, signs and wonders, It is time you stop nagnifying your problems and never let hold a pity party for anybody you. You are not the first person to go through such a challenge and you will never be the last either. Let the word of God
strengthen you. You will soon
come out of it.
DAIL Y LIVING APPLICATION:
Often people struggle with challenges because they lack self-confidence due to inadequate ability,. training or experience, but Christ promised to be with us. Focus on Him, when He gives you a job to do, He will provide all you need to do it. We must acknowledge His sovereignty and totally depend on Him.
We should not be afraid to approach God with our prayers, but we must come to Him with reverence for who He is and what He can do. You must never doubt what one prayer of faith can do. Oniy believe all things are possible. When you are caught in the web of difficulties and problems, you can apply the power of prayer of faith for divine intervention.
Do not be miracle conscious.God’s word is the quick language of miracles, so be word conscIous.
It is mandatory for every believer to focus on Christ for Supernatural manifestation of miracles, Signs and Wonders.
MEMORY VERSE: Luke 10:19
“Behold I give unto you power to tread on serpents and Scorpions, and over all the powers of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt you
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