2015 NOVEMBER WEEK THREE HOME CELL STUDY / ACTIVITY

SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15, 2015.

WEEK 46

HUMILITY EXALTS

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: HUMILITY EXALTS

Memory Verse: James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Main Text: Matthew 18:1-6

Introduction

The postmodern generation has a big issue with humility. To some people, humility means weakness, to others, it is a sign of insecurity and even to others a demonstration of failure. Humility is not just saying “please” before every sentence; rather, it is an inner submissiveness to authority and leadership as well as obedience to decrees, laws and policies. Many people pretend to be humble when their leaders or supervisors are present. This hypocritical act is not what we will be studying today. In this study, we will be looking at how Christ Jesus relates humility to greatness in the Kingdom of God.

Discussion Questions

1. What question did the disciples ask Jesus? Matt. 18:1

2. How did Jesus answer the disciples? Matt. 18:3

3. Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven? Matt 18:4

4. What makes a little child humble?

5. How can an adult become as humble as a child?

6. How will the humility of adults be seen?

Conclusion

A story is told of a man of another faith who was invited to a meeting of Christian business men. When he got to the meeting grounds and saw how people who were higher than him in business, were sweeping, dusting, cleaning and arranging chairs, he instantaneously denounced his faith and accepted Christ. Our study today has made us understand that, no matter our economic, social, academic and religious status, we must be as humble as a little child before God. We are to obey and believe God absolutely just as a little child believes and obeys his or her parents. Our humility towards God and others will certainly bring us increase.

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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