SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, 2015.
WEEK
17
DEALING
WITH DEBTS
Smile
Awhile: (focus on fellowship – 10 mins)
Lead members to mention the
name of their favourite teacher.
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 DEBTS
Memory
verse: Romans 13:8 “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the
continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow-man has
fulfilled the law.”
Main
text: 2 Kings 4:1-7
Introduction
One of the critical results
of laziness is debt. However, indebtedness can happen to anyone. To be in debt is
an unpleasant situation in any condition. It brings about tension, stress and
sometimes confusion. It may also be the cause of divorce, lack of sleep and
even poor performance at work and school. People go into debts for various
reasons. Though some reasons like securing funds for investment, schooling or
purchasing a house may be necessary in some situations, this study seeks to
look at how debts can be paid and how to overcome the many financial crises
that arise out of debts. It is important to note that debts, no matter how they
are incurred are not to remain outstanding. A conscious effort to pay back
debts is important to living a stress free life.
Discussion
Questions
1. How did Elisha react to
the woman’s plea? 2 Kings 4:2
2. What did Elisha command
the woman to do? 2 Kings 4:3-4
3. How did the woman’s
obedience relieve her of her debts?
4. What work did the woman
and her sons do to pay back their debts?
5. How do people incur
debts in our society today?
6. What have you learnt
from the story with regards to paying your debts?
Conclusion
It is obvious from the study
today that even a prophet is subject to debts. It is important to know that
debts if not settled are transferable to younger generations usually with
higher interests. Just as the woman and her sons had to work extremely hard by
going to as many houses as they could to get bottles, hard work and prudent
financial management is the key to getting out of debts. If there is a chronic
debt situation, here are a few guidelines to follow: make a financial plan and
avoid impulse buying, live within your means and don’t compare yourself with
others; pray and seek professional advice.
Stand
with Me (focus on praying for members’ needs – 10 mins)
Lead members to pray for
grace to be zealous and hard working. Members in debt should also be prayed
for.
Making
Jesus Known (focus on evangelism – 10 mins)
Lead members to share the
lesson with others as a form of evangelism.
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