2015 MARCH WEEK TWO HOME CELL STUDY / ACTIVITY

SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 8, 2015.

WEEK 10

DILIGENCE, WHAT IS IT?

Smile Awhile: (focus on fellowship). 10 mins – Lead cell members to mention two tenets of the church. Lead cell members to discuss the need for hard work at our work places.

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.

Lead members to worship and to praise God for the gift of work.

Digging Deeper:  (Focus on Word – 40 mins).

Topic: DILIGENCE WHAT IS IT?

Memory Verse: Proverbs 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

Main Text: Genesis 39:1-6

Introduction

Today’s study focuses on an important virtue diligence. Diligence involves much more than just hard work. Prov. 22: 29 says that the diligent man would stand before kings. He pays careful attention to all he does; he strives to excel, to apply skill to all his endeavors.

Diligence also connotes honesty, accountability and faithfulness. Potiphar left the management of his estate to Joseph who was a diligent young man. Ladies prefer a certain seamstress to make their clothes, homeowners prefer a certain artisan to work on their property; even churches prefer a certain pastor, all because those preferred apply diligence in their work. The demand for due diligence in our everyday life has become increasingly important. It only means applying oneself and investigating an issue meticulously before plunging into it.

Discussion Questions

1.      What is diligence?

2.      Who was Potiphar? Gen.39:1

3.      Why did Joseph find favor with his master? Gen39:4

4.      ‘With Joseph in charge he did not concern himself with anything ’Gen 39: 6 Discuss.

5.      What was the result of Joseph’s diligence?

6.      Can you share any practical example of the result of diligence?

Conclusion

In most countries today, people want to do the least possible work for highest possible pay. Work has become a burden rather than a joy. Buildings collapse while still under construction; new roads develop pot-holes in no time. Even church buildings contracted to church members are not done well. However, people who apply due diligence to their work take pride in the work they do. Joseph was a diligent young man. He was meticulous, giving careful attention to his work in Potiphar’s house, no wonder he stood before kings.

Stand with Me (focus on praying for members’ needs – 10 mins). Members to pray for one another in turns for specific needs. Also members should pray for the nation Ghana, for the leaders to be diligent.

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. Also pray against spirits that distort the gospel to be put to shame.

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