2015 JUNE WEEK FOUR HOME CELL STUDY / ACTIVITY

SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 28, 2015.

WEEK 26

Prayer Session/Cell Outreach/District Input

The cell leadership may either use this day for prayers or embark on evangelism outreach in the community. The District Minister on the other hand can make an input by way of preparing a study on a pertinent issue or topic to be treated.

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2015 JUNE WEEK THREE HOME CELL STUDY / ACTIVITY

SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 21, 2015.

WEEK 25

THE DANGERS OF COVETOUSNESS

Smile Awhile: (focus on fellowship – 10 mins):

Lead members to briefly discuss two humble people they know in the Bible.

Into His Presence: (focus on worship – 10 mins):

Lead the cell members in a time of adoration to God as led by the Holy Spirit.

Digging Deeper: (focus on the word – 40 mins)

Topic: COVETOUSNESS II (Dangers of Covetousness)

Memory Verse: Exodus 20:17. You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbour.

Main Text: 2 Chronicles 22:10-12; 23:11-13

Introduction

Our memory verse today enjoins us to stay clear of the house, wife, servants, ox or donkey or anything that belongs to our neighbours. When an individual takes special interest in the property of others and makes every effort to obtain such a property by any means, that individual is covetous. The Bible describes covetousness as a form of idolatry. This study exposes some dangers of covetousness and shows ways to avoid being covetous. Covetousness destroys friends, families and even the nation as a whole. It produces an insatiable desire for the possessions of others and must be checked.

Discussion Questions

1. What did Athaliah do to her own royal family? 2 Chron. 22; 10

2. Why did Athaliah murder her own grandchildren? 2 Chron. 22:11

3. How will you describe the activities and behaviour of Athaliah?

4. What was Athaliah’s reaction to the enthroning of Joash? 2 Chron. 23:13

5. Do you know anyone who have been covetous? What happened?

6. In which way can covetousness destroy the church and nation?

Conclusion

To covet what belongs to others surely leads to ruin. Athaliah killed her own grandchildren so that she could become the queen of Judah. Though she has been the only woman to have ruled Judah, her method of getting the throne was not right hence she was dethroned by a six (6) year old boy, and died shamefully. As Christians, it is important that any element of covetousness in our lives is dealt with to keep ourselves from God’s anger and disgrace.

Stand with me (focus on praying for members’ needs – 10 mins):

Members to pray for one another in turns for specific needs.

Making Jesus Known (focus on evangelism – 10 mins):

Lead members to pray for the community, nation and also all mission fields that the glory of God would be seen.

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2015 JUNE WEEK TWO HOME CELL STUDY / ACTIVITY

SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 14, 2015.

WEEK 24

DEALING WITH COVETOUSNESS

Smile Awhile (focus on fellowship – 10 mins):

Lead members to discuss their favourite television station.

Into His Presence (focus on worship – 10 mins):

Lead the cell members in a time of adoration to God as led by the Holy Spirit.

Digging Deeper (focus on the word – 40 mins):

Topic: DEALING WITH COVETOUSNESS

Main Text: 2 Kings 5:19-27

Memory Verse: 1Tim. 6:10. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil; some people eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many grieves.

Introduction

Covetousness can be defined as one’s excessive desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth. The crave for money and other material things has caused many to indulge in all forms of ungodliness and evil. The desire for material things in this generation is beyond imagination. The Bible has many examples of people who coveted various things and how they ended up. Examples are Ananias and Sapphira, and Gehazi. This study looks at how a potentially great for prophet lost his position because of covetousness. His example should teach us lessons for life.

Discussion Questions

1. Why did Gehazi go after Naaman? 2 Kings 5:20

2. What was Naaman’s response to Gehazi’s plea? 2 Kings 5:23

3. How did Gehazi show his greed? 2 Kings 5:24

4. What made Gehazi hide the things from his master?

5. What were the consequences of Gehazi’s actions? 2 Kings 5:27

6. What have you learnt from the study?

Conclusion

Gehazi could have succeeded Elisha as prophet but his greed turned him into a leper (2 Kings 5:27). Judas could have become a worldwide evangelist but for covetousness he committed suicide (John 12:6; Acts 1: 15-20). When we covet things, it actually blinds us from counting our blessings and showing gratitude to our gracious Father for bringing us to where we are. As a songwriter said, ‘whatever our lot, let us learn to say, “It is well.’

Stand with me (focus on praying for members’ needs – 10 mins):

Members to pray for infilling of the Holy Spirit. Pray that members will bear the fruit of the Spirit.

Making Jesus Known (focus on evangelism – 10 mins):

Lead members to pray for unbelievers within the community, asking the Lord to save them from the power of sin and Satan. Pray also for missions work and missionaries.

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