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Journey of a Sure Change
Introduction
Welcome back to the I Grow class, in the new class: Journey of a Sure Change
We have just well finished the beginning class, Journey of a Sure Salvation. We will enter phase D1 with a passionate desire to ever increase the quality of our teaching.
Therefore, THIS I GROW TEACHERS MANUAL for this class has been designed in such a way to
help you better teach your I Grow class.
The change consists of:
1. The lay out of your teachers manual is now the combination between the teachers guide and
students worksheet. The teachers guide is always on the left side and the students worksheet is
on the right side, so that you will know what to do or say and at the same time you can also follow
the students worksheet on the right side. Thus, you only need to carry one book to your I Grow
class.
2. All the instructions for you are in parentheses, printed in italic and bold to help you know which
part you dont need to read or say.
3. In this material, there are pictures on both left and right pages to make the material more attractive
and easier to remember. Also, those pictures are exactly the same with the pictures on the
transparency sheet or power point presentation (PPT) for your visual aid.
4. This new teaching method is more dynamic and it emphasizes on TWO-WAY
COMMUNICATION. It means, you need to give more opportunities for your I Grow students to
ask and discuss Also, at certain point in the lesson you will see instructions for discussion in
parenthesis and printed in bold and italic.
All the best for your class! God bless you.
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Chapter 1 lesson I
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Life is always about change. Summer changes to winter season; technology keeps on getting more
sophisticated; the world is entering the era of globalization; even people change. Many people dislike
change because to change means letting go the old, whether they are old habits, old friends, or other
old things that have become parts of their lives. The world hates changes, when that is the only way
to bring improvement. There is always a price to pay in order to change we must be willing to lose
something that we already have. However, the price that we have to pay for our unwillingness to
change is even greater! Imagine if everyone else is already using computer while your company insists
on using the typewriter. Or if every office has a fax machine yet your office still depends on the
regular mail. Many business opportunities that you have to quickly take on will pass you by and you
will suffer a big loss!
I.
(Narration:)
Now the issue is, what benefits do we have when we change? Before we find the answer, lets read what the
Word says about this in 2 Peter 1:3-11.
As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and
godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and
virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious
promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature,
having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. But also
for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue
knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to
perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly
kindness. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither
barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he
who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has
forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Therefore, brethren, be
even more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do
these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to
you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. (2 Peter 1:3-11)
What did Peter teach us in his letter?
(Discuss, then continue)
In his letter, Peter wanted to shake comfortable believers. They listen to deceiving teachers who
taught them that salvation is not based on good deeds, therefore they can live according to their own
desires. Peter said that those people had to change otherwise they would stumble and loose their rights
to enter into the Kingdom of God. Peter stressed on the importance of change (verse 5) to fulfill the
call of God and not to remain silent. So what benefits do we have from that change?
(Let the POP students think of the answer first, before you show them the next transparent sheet).
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2. SUCCESS
2 Peter 1:8 - For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the
knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Being successful is the desire every human being and it is also Gods desire in creating man in this world.
Similar to the first principle above, success is not automatic; it is a process of continual change with Jesus
Christ. The success that Jesus gives us covers the areas of personal, family, business, health, financial, and
most importantly the eternal success, which is
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But indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for
whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain
Christ(Philippians.3:8)
The knowledge of God will determine how you live your life. One who knows God has a greater
confidence when facing fear, anxiety, stress, or depression because he/she knows who takes care of
him/her. One who knows God will never be tossed around by the economic crisis, political condition,
rumors of riots, because he/she knows who protects him/her. One who knows God has no fear of his/her
future because s/he knows who holds the future. One who knows God will be confident and strong,
someone full of joy and peace. The knowledge of Christ will give us the right perspective of life. Nothing
is more important than knowing God.
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(Give enough time for 1-2 I Grow students to share their experience)
(Narration:)
So based on our personal experience, there are several things that hinder a person to change:
1.
2.
3.
(Add more reasons of why change is difficult based on the result of the previous discussion:)
From your discussion and sharing, we can add more reasons of why change is difficult for people:
4.
______________________________________
5.
______________________________________
6.
______________________________________ etc.
Change is not automatic and easy, that is why people are hesitant to change, regardless of the fact that change
will continue to take place.
Zig Ziglar:
Life is hard,
but if you are hard to yourself
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2.
3.
The spirit is the part of our being wherein God can speak and relate to man.
When you were born again, the Spirit of God raised your spirit that was once dead, so that the
Spirit of God can dwell in your spirit. The Spirit of God in you wants to bring you to change
and to the salvation of your soul and body.
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(Narration:)
Do not be surprised upon seeing an arrogant Christian, deceiving Christian, drunk Christian,
etc. It is very sad, isnt it? Why? Because their soul has not be sanctified.
Change is a must so that you can become an honest Christian, humble Christian, joyful
Christian, etc.
Our character, attitude, and habits does not change in a twinkling of an eye when we accepted
Jesus, therefore Paul said that we have to work out our salvation:
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much
more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling (Phil. 2:12a).
IV.
(Narration:)
The next question now is, do we change later or do we have to change now?
(Discuss, then continue)
(OHP : D1.9 Change, now or later?)
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Therefore . . .
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V.
(Narration:)
To change your OUTPUT you first need to change your INPUT
You know the term garbage in garbage out.
Unfortunately, this is a negative statement. The positive
one will be: quality in quality out. So, to change your
output you first need to change the input in your life.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are
lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if
there is anything praiseworthy meditate on these things (Philippians
4:8)
(Write down in your note 6-10 greatest sources of input in your life (TV, newspaper, wife/husband,
etc.). Make a circular diagram (pie chart) in accordance to the level of influence of each source of
input in your life, then write down whether the input is positive or negative.)
(Instruct all the students:)
Make a circle as below, describing the level of influence of each source of input in your life, then
write down whether the input is positive or negative.
(Discuss: )
Is there anyone who wants to share with the class about the kind of input that influence
his/her life?
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Investor:
The devil
Negative people
Negative environment
Investor:
God
Positive people
Positive environment
You cannot
You have been forgiven and your sins have been forgotten
(Jer. 31:34)
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(Narration:)
You can find similar form on page 9 of your book. Please fill out the blanks as your homework.
Give an example of the change in your life that has given you a negative effect:
What are the things in your life you still need to change?
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Lesson II
1. What prison is
2. Four types of human prison of this age
(Narration:)
An eagle was caught and tied with a 4-meter rope to
a pole. Each time the eagle tried to free itself and fly
high, the rope hurt its leg. Eventually, the eagle got
used to flying 4 meter high. For years, the eagle
only flew around the rope that was not longer than 4
meters, until one day the master decided to release
the eagle.
The master cut the rope, but the eagle did not fly to
free itself. It only flew around the pole as usual, no
higher than 4 meters. It turned out that after being
tied for years and suffered the pain on its leg each
time it tried to free itself, the eagle no longer had
the courage to soar, although he was no longer tied!
Our lives are sometimes like this eagle; many things happened to us or around us that made us
unable to soar high, regardless of the fact that we are born-again believers! It seems like we are
imprisoned, although without bars. Why?
(Note for teacher: You can make a short discussion)
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Do you have traumas of the past that have stopped you from soaring high?
I.
Nobody wants to be put in prison. However, some people do live in prison although they do not
realize it. Not in the prison with bars but in the prison of their mind or soul. They are not free,
squeezed in the small and dark cell. For example, there are people who are imprisoned by fear, the
past, etc. Some others are imprisoned by their own mistakes, for example: sin. There are people
who are imprisoned by others, such as terror or fear that has been planted from the childhood.
There are many kinds of modern prisons but of course we all want to come out of our prisons, if
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there is any. In this class, we will recognize different kinds of prisons in the lives of modern man
and how to come out of those prisons.
III. Recognize the Four PRIMARY PRISONS OF HUMAN and Get the KEYS OF
TRUTH to YOUR FREEDOM.
(OHP : D1.17 Recognize four)
PRISON
(Narration:) There are four primary prisons of man. The first one is:
Guilt that hovers over us and keeps us away from God The cure is simple: if you confess your sins, God will
can cause us to live in lies by pretending to live forgive you and no longer remember your sins. So,
you do not need to feel guilty anymore.
according to the standard that we set ourselves.
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom
the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose
spirit there is no guilt (Psalm 32:1-2)
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PRISON
God accepts you just the way you are, even Jesus died
for us while we were still sinners.
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that
while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
(Romans 5:8)
If God accepts you just the way you are, can you accept
yourself as you are and others as they are?
Life does not force us to be the best but it
encourages us to try our best.
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PRISON
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PRISON
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(Narration:)
Victor Seribriakoff
When Victor Seribriakoff was 15, his teacher said that he
would never pass the school and so it would be better to
quit school so that he could learn how to do business.
Victor accepted that advice and for the next 17 years he did many ineffective things. Someone told him that
he was useless and for 17 years he acted uselessly.
When he was 32, however, a great change happened. His IQ test said that his IQ was as high as 161. Since
then, he acted like a genius. He wrote books, created things and earned patent rights, and became a
successful businessman. His most important achievement might be when he was elected the chairman of
International Mensa Society, a group of people whose IQ were above 130.
Victor Seribriakoffs story might make you think of how such a genius could act hopelessly just
because someone else said so. It is obvious that Victor did not obtain additional sudden intelligence
or much new knowledge he simply needed to know who he was, had the confidence and that
encouraged him to be successful.
Once you know who you are, that you are the children of God who have been set free and are no
longer imprisoned, then you can develop your God-given potentials in Him. You can come out of
that prison NOW!
(OHP : D1.22 You Will Change)
(Narration:)
We have come to the end of our lesson today and as your homework, fill out the form below as on
page 7 of your worksheet.
Remember, you have received power and authority from God. Use this time to
pray for your partner and let him/her pray for you.
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Lesson III
(Narration :)
Today we will begin lesson 3 of Journey of a Sure Change
Class. We will learn about the 7 keys of change. Our target lessons today
are:
1. Discover the gold in your life
2. Seven keys of change for your success.
3. Why some people do not receive BREAKTHROUGH.
4. Three FOCUSES that will change your life.
5. Gods MIRACLES & BLESSINGS for you.
Tambang Emas
After learning the dynamics of change and the prisons of life, you
definitely do not want to live in prison. Remember, prison is a place of darkness a small, tight and
damp place where there is no freedom. Prison is not where you belong to nor it is your destination.
The gold mine is your destination:
Andrew Carnegie was one of the most successful men in America.
He was a Scotland immigrant who came to America when he was little. He did various kinds of works until
he finally owned the biggest steel factory in America. Once he had 43 millionaires worked for him. There
werent many millionaires back at that time. One million dollars at that time might equal 20 million dollars
today.
A reporter asked Andrew Carnegie how he could hire 43 millionaires. Carnegie said that those people were
not millionaires when they first worked for him but they became millionaires after they worked for him. The
next question was, How did you build these people that they were so valuable and you paid them so high?
Carnegie replied that people were built in the same was as a gold mine. When gold was dug, tons of mud
and dirts had to be cleared to get one ounce of gold; yet people did not dig to find the mud they dug to find
the gold. Likewise within every person there are gold to be found, yet the mud has to be cleared first.
How many of you are willing to bring the gold out of the mine of your life? Of course, you have to
dig and get rid of the mud of your life.
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This class is designed to find the gold in your life. In this lesson, we will give you the seven keys of
change that you will continue to use.
(OHP : D1.25 - 7 keys of change)
(Narration:)
These seven keys were adapted from the story of King Jehosaphat and the tribe of Judah who were attacked
by three nations. They were in great fear but they exercised these keys that eventually led them to
breakthrough and victory. The seven keys are the following:
I.
Believe in BREAKTHROUGH
(1) It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them
besides the Ammonites, came to Bethel against Jehosaphat. (2) Then some came and told
Jehosaphat, saying, A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and
they are in Hazazon Tamar (which is En Gedi). (3) And Jehosaphat feared, and set himself to seek
the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. (4) So Judah gathered together to us help
from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord (2 Chr. 20:1-4)
Humanly speaking, it was obvious that Judah would definitely lose, and that was why Jehosaphat was
terrified. However, Jehosaphat believed that there must be breakthrough, therefore he and the whole nation
came before God.
Do you believe in breakthrough? Why do some people remain in prison and have no breakthrough? There
are some reasons why people do not experience breakthrough:
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II.
Begin to FOCUS
Through His Word, the Holy Spirit renews our minds (Rom. 12:2) so that we can live in His truth and walk
away from the wrong perceptions that have been keeping us in prison. (Note for teacher: share your
testimony of the time when you focus and the Word of God and you were changed)
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(Note for teacher: you can ask your students to mention other names of God and
what the names mean to them)
There are many more names of God: Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace, Everlasting
Father, etc., you can study His names so that you can receive help in times of need.
Where is your focus? If you focus on the problem/challenge that you are facing, you will be
paralyzed. However, if you focus on God, you will receive the strength and power you need to
overcome your problem.
After Jehosaphat and the tribe of Judah focused on God, they got a revelation on the speific things
they must do to win the battle. Likewise, you need to look at your situation the way God sees you.
Find the wisdom of God, how to solve the problem, and face your challenge.
Why do we have to get the revelation of our true situation? Why dont we just burry it in our lives
and say, Everything is okay?
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Hiding a problem without solving it is like keeping a pack of balloons in the water one day they
will emerge. If we run out of energy, the balloons will emerge in different places: sickness,
problem in relationship with others, depression, etc.
(Narration:)
IV.
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In the process of changing, your repentance means that you turn around from the wrong
attitude:
Unforgiving attitude
Being drowned in sadness
Anxiety/fear due to the unbelief of Gods promises, etc.
b.
(Narration:)
V.
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Funny story, isnt it. Yet there is something that we can learn from Jack, that he remained positive
and he did not feel alone in his suffering. Do not stay in the self-pity cell. Have you ever felt so
sinful? Others have too. Have you ever been afraid? There are other people who have also felt the
same way. You will be alone if you hang on in your pain and your prison, while others have
attempted to come out. So, leave your prison!
(Narration:)
b.
Act prophetically
It means, you take the responsibility over your life instead of dumping it to other people, and begin
real actions to bring change into your life. Examples of irresponsible words:
Because my boyfriend cheated on me with another girl, I became lazy and was fired
If only he had not asked me to try it, I wouldnt have smoked now
When you point someone else as the cause, you actually give the responsibility of your life to him/her
and then you feel like you cannot do anything to change your life now. You feel paralyzed and
helpless, while you can actually change!
Take the responsibility and do something today:
Forgive those who have treated you wrong and come out of the prison of past bitterness.
Put more effort, forget your past failures.
Join in church ministry and serve others, then you will find yourself useful and no longer
imprisoned in the prison of worms.
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VI.
(Narration:)
Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount
Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated. For the people of Ammon and Moab stood against the
inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. And when they had made an end to the inhabitants of Seir,
they helped to destroy one another. So when Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked toward the
multitude and there were their dead bodies, fallen on the earth. No one had escaped (2 Chr. 20:22-24)
Miracles happened for Jehosaphat. Without going to any physical battle, the enemy was defeated because
God Himself caused them to destroy one another. Miracles are available for you too. When you change, you
are not alone because God is working the miracles in your life:
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VII.
(Narration:)
A child carried the bird he caught in a cage. When his neighbor asked him of what he was going to do with
the bird, he said, I am going to play with him. The neighbor asked the child again, But you cannot play
all the time, can you? What are you going to do after you play? The child answered, If I am bored, I will
give it to my cat. The neighbor then bought the bird and let it go.
Likewise the devil, one day he took a cage full of men. Then God asked him, What will you do to the
men? I am going to play with them, he replied. But you cannot play all the time. What are you going to
do afterwards? God asked him. I will kill them and throw them to hell, replied the devil. God
continued. How much do they cost? I will buy them. You will not like them, they will only rebel against
You and blaspheme Your Name, however, if You want to purchase them, You have to pay with all Your
tears and blood, said the devil. Deal! God said. He purchased all the men in the cage and let them go, free
like a bird. You are now free! Come out of the prison (bitterness, anxiety, fear, etc.) because God has paid
the price.
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Forgiveness is Beautiful
Forgiveness is a primary issue in our relationship with God. All has sinned and has
fallen short of Gods glory (Rom. 3:23), and the wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23).
However, man can be delivered from the penalty of death and come to the loving
Father because of His forgiveness (Col. 1:14). Forgiveness is also the corse of our
relationship with other people.
Read the Scriptures below and give your comments; what is your impression on those
Scriptures:
1. Matthew 5:23-26
2. Matthew 5:9-15
3. Matthew 18:21-35
Think, is there anyone whom you have not forgiven? Is there still any
bitterness in your heart towards certain people? Pray for and forgive those
people now.
ooOoo
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Lesson IV
Transforming Toxic
INTO HEAVENLY DEW
(OHP : D1.35 Target lesson IV)
(Narration:) In today you will learn lesson number four of Journey of a Sure Change. Before I proceed, I
would like to remind you of the homework last week: Forgiveness is beautiful.
Now, if you have completed your homework, we are ready for the next lesson: TRANSFORMING TOXIC
INTO THE HEAVENLY DEW.
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(Narration:)
I. Bitterness is a deadly toxin
Bitterness is a feeling of anger, hatred, and an attitude that refuses to forgive that one keeps in
his/her heart towards other people or God, which causes him/her to reject that person or God.
The thing that most often traps someone in bitterness is hurt.
When Jesus said, forgive seventy times seven times, He knew how deadly the toxin of
bitterness will affect our lives. Therefore, the Word of God tells us to stay away from bitterness:
Looking diligently lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness
springing up cause trouble, and by these many become defiled (Heb. 12:15)
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2. Spiritual effects
a. Inability to love God
How can a man love God if he does not love his brother?
If someone says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who
does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has
not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God
must love his brother also (1 John 4:20-21)
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He then appointed himself king at Hebron, attacked king David, his father, until David ran away
from Jerusalem. Absaloms Toxin had gotten so deep in his soul that he even attempted to
overthrow his own father. Things got worse for Absalom and the battle was unavoidable and became
a horrifying bloodshed in which 22,000 people died such a costly price for a bottle of toxic
bitterness. When Absalom was riding his horse in the forest, his beautiful and thick hair was stuck
on the tree and that was the moment when he was killed by the enemy a true and tragic story of
bitterness.
(Narration:)
I.
Our forgiveness towards others does not depend on the size of the fault, on our relationship with that person,
or on other reasons . The only reason why we forgive should be because we have received Gods forgivenss
for ourselves.
(Note for teacher: discuss with the students the story of the wicked servant)
(23) Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wants to settle accounts with his servants.
(24) And when he had begun to settle account, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.
(25) But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all
that he had, and that payment be made. (26) The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, Master,
have patience with me, and I will pay you all. (27) Then the master of that servant was moved with
compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. (28) But that servant went out and found one of his
fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat,
saying, Pay me what you owe! (29) So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying,
Have patience with me, and I will pay you all. (30) And he would not, but went and threw him into prison till
he should pay the debt. (31) So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and
came and told their master all that had been done. (32) Then his master, after he had called him, said to him,
You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. (33) Should you not also have had
compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you? (34) And his master was angry, and delivered
him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. (35) So My heavenly Father also will do to
you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses" (Matthew 18:23-35)
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Since we have received Gods forgiveness, now we are required to forgive those who have wronged
us, in the same way God forgave us: FORGIVE AND FORGET.
I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins
(Isaiah 43:25)
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us (Psalm 103:12)
1. Believe in
BREAKTHROUGH
Realize that God works even through the wrongdoings that happen to
you
If we think that the person who hurts us acts by himself, it will be difficult
for us to avoid bitterness. However, if we realize that God uses him/her
for a purpose in our lives, we will have the spirit to forgive. They might
plan evil against us but God will turn it around for our good (Genesis
50:20).
Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; with the remainder of
wrath You shall grid Yourself (Psalm 76:10)
There is a saying in English: Man's futile wrath will bring you glory.
You will use it as an ornament!
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2. Begin to FOCUS
3. Get a REVELATION
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive
you (Matt. 6:14)
But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless
those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you (Luke 6:27-28)
Beloved, do not avenge yourself, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written:
Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (Rom. 12:19)
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother
has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way.
First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift (Matt 5:2324)
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to
those who are the called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28)
But as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good (Gen.
50:20a)
Find out, what character does He want to build through each incident.
When we give a wrong response to the person who hurts us, we actually expose
our lack in certain characters that needs to be built. Those characters are love,
patience, faith, gentleness, self-control, etc. Likewise, if we respond
appropriately to the person who hurts us, it exposes our good characters.
Where there is a thick love,
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4. Get into
WORSHIP
5. Speak
PROPHETICALLY
Although we may still suffer for doing what is right, we need to continue
to give thanks and do prophetic actions that will change our situations.
The right speech and action
precede the right feelings.
Forgiving is not about feelings; it is a prophetic action:
1. I will never use this to attack him/her in the future.
2. I will not converse this issue with other people.
3. I will not dwell in this issue forever.
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6. MIRACLES belong
to you
7. PROSPERITY the
road to freedom.
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3. The wall
= wrong reaction
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To be aimed at you
5. Reaction: everybody
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3. LOVE
strengthens your good character
to be aimed at you
4. Report:
5. Involvement:
6. JOY:
Your assailant
tells others your godly response
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The benefits that you will get when you give the right response:
1. ATTACK: aimed at you
2. LOVE: you give the right response although the attack continues.
3. LOVE: the right response that you show will strengthen your good characters, which then will
heal the one who attacks you.
4. REPORT: your assailant will tell his friends abour your godly response towards him.
5. INVOLVEMENT: your response will give you many opportunities to share the Gospel and build a
new friendship.
6. JOY: the good fruits that are born out of their lives will bring you joy and satisfaction.
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Crucifiction is the most horrifying punishment throughout history. Even for the most vicious criminal,
this punishment is inhumane, especially for a blameless man like Jesus. He received spewing on the
face, a great insult for such a King. His suffering began when he was beaten with thorny whip on the
that tore His flesh apart. A crown of thorns was pushed with a full force on His head piercing through
His skull causing His head to bleed and damaging the nerve system. Big nails pierced into His wrists
and feet.
His body was hanging, and He had to pull His body up and leaned on His hands so that He could
breathe. Each time the nails piercing the hand further damaged the wounds with unbearable pains. Not
to mention the mockery from the Roman soldiers who took His robe. The robber beside Him also
mocked Him. He would never deserve all these sufferings, yet one of the words He said before He died
was, Father, forgive them, for they do no know what they have done (Luke 23:34). With His terrible
pain, Jesus forgave those who persecuted Him and through His suffering, forgiveness is now available
for all of us.
Just as God has given us His forgiveness, so we should forgive those who have wronged us. Today you
have learned about forgiveness. Freedom will be in your life when you forgive! Will you change and make
a commitment to forgive others who have wronged you? Right now, make a commitment and a decision to
immediately forgive those who will wrong you even in the future.
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Have you ever suffered rejection? Have you ever felt abandoned? David once
went through the same experience and emotions. Read Psalm 27 and answer the
questions below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Have you ever suffered rejection that still leaves a scar in your heart?
Tell us about it.
5.
What hopes do you find in Psalm 27 that can help you get out of your
sense of rejection?
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Thats right; Gianna grew to be a speaker in her very young age, 14 years old. She spoke in front of
government officers and politicians who would decide on the abortion law. She met with Christian
worldwide leaders, spoke in churches and in front of thousands of people. Televisions, newspapers and
magazines wrote her story. She testified that many women who once aborted their babies are now restored
and repented. Gianna became a witness of Gods mercy and beautiful life that He has granted to every
human being.
Gianna is a rejected child. Her mother evidently tried to abort Gianna when she was still in her mothers
womb. However, this did not make Gianna feel rejected. Instead, Gianna showed the right response towards
this incident and she became a person God wonderfully used.
Naturally, God created you in such a wonderful image even your birth was designed such amazingly by
God:
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my
soul knows very well (Psalm 139:14)
Even it was Gods own idea to create you in His image:
Then God said, Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness (Genesis 1:26).
However, the toxic of sin has shattered mans image Gods creation into pieces. Sense of
rejection is one of the poisons that destroyed the image of man.
(OHP : D1.47 Rejection)
(Narration:)
I.
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3. Lookint at the right mirror
How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only
God? (John 5:44)
But He who glorifies, let him glory in the Lord. For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the
Lord commends (2 Cor. 10:17)
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(Narration:)
III.
(Note for teacher: You can discuss the first five things and let the students read the rests at
home).
CHARACTERISTICS OF
THE SENSE OF REJECTION
NOTE
1. Unable to feel Gods love and Due to rejection by his environment, one finds it difficult to feel
Gods love and acceptance towards him.
acceptance
3. Hindering friendship
6. Excessive shame.
7. Criticizing self.
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9. Bitterness
10. Perfectionist
11. Looking at self higher than other Boasting about our achievement, using lofty words to show our
proficiency, or refusing to mingle with people from certain
people
class/group are also indications of pride and low self-esteem.
Those who highly look up to themselves are indeed people who
feel lowly on the inside yet they try to narrow down the
comparison; they compare themselves with others in certain
areas where obviously not of their match.
For who makes you differ from one another? And what do you have
that you do not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you
glory as if you had not received it? (1 Cor. 4:7)
12. Extreme efforts to cover their Excessive and extreme efforts to cover their unchangeable
weaknesses can ba indication of self-rejection. If there are
weaknesses
weaknesses that we cannot change and though we prayed, but it
produces no result, we can hold onto this Scripture:
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfectly in
weakness. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ may rest upon me (2 Cor. 12:9)
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1. Believe in
BREAKTHROUGH
You are special because you are created in Gods image and
likeness.
You must learn to accept yourself because God has accepted you. David
was also a rejected little boy. When all of his brothers were called to
feast when an honorable guest, prophet Samuel, came, no one
remembered David. He was alone in the pasture. His parents rejection
was clearly pictured in the psalms he wrote, yet he realized that God
accepted him.
When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of
me (Psalm 27:10)
Repent if you have rejected and have been unthankful towards what
God has created in you.
Woe to him who strives with his Maker! Let the potsherd strife with the
potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him who forms it, What are you
making? or shall your handiwork say, He has no hands? (Isaiah 45:9)
1. Begin to FOCUS
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2. Get a REVELATION
From the right heart and attitude, Gods anointing fell upon David and
made him a prosperous man.
3. Get into
WORSHIP
That was why David worshipped his God with all his heart and passion.
As you begin to worship God, His glory is upon you and you are
transformed to be more like Him
:
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the
Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just
as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2 Cor. 3:18)
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is
beautiful (Ps. 33:1)
4. Speak
PROPHETICALLY
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5.
MIRACLES belong to
you
David was also rejected when all of his brothers went out to fight the
Philistines and he was left alone in the field to watch the sheep. When he
brought the food for his brother in the battlefield, they said to him, Why
did you come?.. (1 Samuel 17:28) and made fun of him. However,
miracle happened and it was David who defeated Goliath.
Joshua was also rejected by the whole Israel when he returned from
spying the land of Canaan. He gave a report that the land was good and
that they would defeat the inhabitants of the land. This rejection did not
waver Joshuas faith. As a result, many years later, Joshua obtained the
land and enjoyed the fruits. Miracles happened out of rejection
(Numbers 14)
6.
PROSPERITY
The prosperity that you will receive from accepting yourself the way
God has accepted you is that you will live as a joyful person. Just as
Joshua enjoyed the prosperity of Canaan, and David became one of the
greatest kings in Israel, likewise prosperity will belong to you when you
free yourself from rejection.
God created man, put them in the Garden of Eden, and blessed them.
God created you in His likeness and blessed you:
Then God said, Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let
them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and
over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on
the earth." So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He
created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and
God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have
dominion over all the fish of the sea, over the birds of the earth, and over every
living thing that moves
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Vince Lombardi
The practice that day did not go well for the team coached by Vince Lombardi. That noon the heat
was very damp. Lombardi called for his halfback player and said, Heywhat is going on with you?
You did not show up your defense, you did not try to take the ball, you did nothing!Your practice
today is over, go to the bathroom and clean yourself.
That particular player bowed his head and walked slowly towards the changing room. Forty five
minutes later Lombardi walked in and saw that same player still in his uniform, sitting in front of his
locker, bowed his head and cried. Vince Lombardi, a warrior with a gentle heart, came and put his
arm around his shoulder. Son, I will tell you the truth about you.
You played badly. You cannot endure, you did not try to take the ball, you did nothing. Actually, I
have to let you go, yet I know that deep inside you there is an extraordinary football player. I will
train you until that player inside you come out and show himself. With to these words, Jerry Kramer,
the player, stood and felt better. He eventually became one of the greatest football players
throughout history. He was awarded the best pemain gelandang in the first 50 years of American
football history.
Vince Lombardi saw something very valuable in a person which the person himself failed
to realize. Likewise, God sees something very precious in you, therefore He sent His only
begotten Son to die on the Cross so that you can be saved. You are precious to God and He
accepts you. You are the apple of His eyes!
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1.
David was a might warrior, defeated thousands of enemies. However, he also was
intimidated. Read Psalm 55:
a. What was David afraid of? How did he feel at that moment?
2.
What fear/anxiety that you have right now that hinders you from believing God
completely?
3.
From time to time, David went through threats and temptations, yet each time he
always came to God. Psalm 27 described Davids trust unto the Lord. Read this
Psalm loudly, meditate and write down what you get from it:
4.
What does the Bible say about being free from fear?
Rom. 8:14-17
Rom. 8:31-39
Heb. 2:14-15
5.
Write down your conclusion on this lesson and write down what you will do to
overcome the fear/anxiety you have written in number two above.
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Lesson VI
F E A R
FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL
(OHP : D1.57 Target Lesson 6)
(Narration:) What about the homework last week? Were you able to answer all the questions about COMING OUT
OF THE CAVE OF FEAR? I sure hope so.
Now, today we will learn about FEAR.FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL.
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The word fear in Hebrew is yirah and in the Greek word is phobos, which means
afraid, terror (Isaiah 7:25, Jonah 1:10, Matthew 28;4, Luke 21:26).
Fear is: the evil spirit that binds the life of man so that he cannot experience the perfect
love of God and cannot trust God wholeheartedly:
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who
fears has not been made perfect in love (1 John 4:18)
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind(2
Timothy 1:7)
Fear is the tool that the devil uses to prevent man from experiencing Gods love and to hinder man
from believing in God. The Bible clearly says in 2 Timothy 1:7 and 1 John 4:8 that fear is a spirit
that has to be destroyed.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that
feareth is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)
The word casteth out in its origin is ballo which means to throw away by force
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An Acrobat Player
An acrobat bravely crossed Niagara Falls on a piece of rope. The crowds gathered anxiously on the
edge of the fall. Finally, the acrobat player successfully finished his attempt and the crowd clapped
their hands in astonishment. Then he asked the crowd, do you all believe that I can go back to the
other side of the rope successfully? Everyone agreed. The acrobat then asked again, If you do, who
wants to sit on my shoulder and cross the rope with me? Every one was quiet and no one raised
their hands. Suddenly, a boy raised his hand and climbed on to the acrobats shoulder. Together they
crossed Niagara Falls on the rope. The crowd clapped their hands again as both of them made it to
the other side. When a reporter asked the little boy, Son, were you not afraid? The boy replied
calmly, He is my father, I know him and I believe that he can take me to the other side.
Actually, crossing the fall on the shoulder of a man who walked on the rope was a terrifying thing.
However, this boy had such courage because he knew and believed in the man who carried him to
the other side, and he was his own father. Likewise, God wants you to know Him so intimately that
you are free from all fear and anxiety and live by faith.
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III.
There are two gates that the devil uses to bring in fear into the life of man. They are the eye and the ear.
In these days there are many incidents that can ensnare people in fear, such as monetary crisis, layoff,
crimes, injustice, polution, moral digression, war, etc.
1. Fear that causes excessive anxieties
One of the men in the Bible who was terrified was Job. In Job 1:10 the devil said God made a hedge
around Jobs life. Job and his sons lived in prosperity, yet Job was in fear. He began to see a shadow
in his imagination, what if poverty, sickness, and calamity fell upon his family:
For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, and what I dreaded has happened to me (Job
3:25)
Regardless the fact that Job prayed every day, he did not pray out of faith but fear. What job was
afraid of eventually happened to him because fear destroyed the hedge of protection that God had
made around Jacob and all his possessions.
2. Fear can bring death
In Luke 21:26 Jesus said:
Mans hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the
earth, for the power of heaven will be shaken (Luke 21:26)
Fear can bring death. The obvious example is the increasing number of suicide as the result of the
monetary crisis in Indonesia in 1998.
3. Fear can bring eternal death
God hates fear so much that those who allow themselves to be overtaken by fear will be throwned
into the lake which burns with fire and brimstone (second death):
But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and
all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstones, which is the second
death (Revelation 21:8)
4. Fear can affect our health
Medical research proves that fear destroys our immune system towards the disease. Not only that,
fear also attacks the nerve system, particularly those related to heart and digestive organs. A person
who is in fear does not usually breathe normal but in short intervals. Moreover, lacking of good
sleep opens access for various diseases to attack.
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There is a normal fear, which helps people to be cautious. For example, fear of the plague of dengue fever that
encourages people to clear water puddle and spray their houses. The fear of failing the test will encourage the
students to seriously study to attain good grades. The fear of poisonous snake will make people avoid that
dangerous animal. These kinds of fear are normal. However, there is also abnormal fear or fear that does not make
any sense. For example, a person with excessive fear of failure continuously makes him afraid to make decisions.
Others are afraid of flying, afraid of the dark or being in the crowd (phobia), etc. This overwhelming and
paralyzing fear has to be cast out. God wants us to live in faith and peace, and to overcome all fear. Below are
seven steps that you can apply to cast our fear:
1. Believe in
BREAKTHROUGH
What do you hope for? And believe in something you have not seen? It
is Gods goodness and honesty, that He will give you only the best in
life.
Faith is seeing the invisible,
believing in the extraordinary, and
receiving the impossible.
2. Begin to FOCUS
It was the first day of school, and the kindergarten teacher asked each
child of what they wanted to be. A boy said proudly, When I am
grown up, I want to be a lion trainer. I will have many wild tigers and
lions, then I will go inside the cage He paused for a while, then
continued, but of course, I will go in there with my mother
This little boy said, he would have the courage to go into the lions cage
if his mother would be with him. Likewise, if we realize that the Spirit of
God is always with us, fear and anxiety will disappear from our lives.
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3. Get a REVELATION
Faith is a choice,
We choose to believe in God or
to believe in what we see.
Get a revelation of your true condition, seeing through Gods eyes, like
Joshua and Caleb did. Twelve people saw the same thing: a good land
with giants and fortresses, however, only two had an insight /
revelation to see the situation from Gods perspective:
Only do not rebel against the Lord, nor fear the people of the land, for they
are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the Lord is with us.
Do not fear them (Numbers 14:9)
4. Get into
WORSHIP
If you have the fear of God, you will not fear of anything else
(Oswald Chambers).
Faith is a form of worship; only by faith we can come to God and find
favor in His sight.
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must
believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him
(Hebrews 11:6)
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Get into worship and know who your God truly is. When you encounter
the Creator, it will be difficult for you to be overtaken by fear & anxiety.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me (Psalm
23:4)
5. Speak
PROPHETICALLY
6.
MIRACLES belong to
you.
Anxiety was the reason why Job lost everything, but believing in God
brought him double blessings for his life.
Indeed we call them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance
of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord that the Lord is very
compassionate and merciful (James 5:11)
7.
PROSPERITY the
road to freedom.
From the 12 spies, only two eventually entered in and enjoyed the
prosperity of Canaan, Joshua and Caleb, men full of faith. The other ten
and all the people who were terrified/dud not believe, did not take part in
that prosperity (Numbers 26:65)
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All of Patti Wilsons achievement will not happen had she gave in to her fear: the epilepsy attack
while she was running. Though she did suffer from epilepsy, but yet it did not stop her. What she
was afraid of did not come true. Remember that FEAR is the abbreviation of False Evidence
Appearing Real. Most of our anxieties or fears might never happen. Allowing fear will take away
the peace and joy that God has given us. Pull up the false evidence billboards in your life, reach
your victory with Christ!
It does not make any sense to be worried of the things that you can control,
because those things are under your control.
Likewise it does not make any sense to be worried of the things that are out of your
control, because you cannot control them.
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Wonderful Father, I thank You that You preserve, protect, and supply all my
needs. Forgive me for my unbelief.
(Mention the things that still make you anxious/afraid) into Your hand.
I believe that You are able to supply all my needs.
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Isaiah 9:5:
John 1:1:
Matthew 14:33:
3. When He took the form of a servant, what did He sacrifice or surrender? (Phil. 2:6-8)
4. What thoughts or feelings that Christ had that we must also have? (Phil. 2:6-7)
5. Why did Christ choose to take the form of a servant while He actually had the full identity
and rights as God? (Phil. 2:10-11).
6. Jesus Christ is an example of someone who surrendered and sacrificed His rights for the
sake and salvation of others. How can you follow His example in your daily life?
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(Narration:) Insulting and throwing stone to a kings or a presidents face on purpose? How rude! What
kind of a person would have the guts to do such shameful thing? Especially if the president is surrounded by
his guards. However, that was what Shimei did. David with his faithful supporters and his mighty warriors
left Jerusalem to take refuge in Jordan through Bahurim because Jerusalem was seized by Absalom.
Shimei, one of Sauls descendants took an advantage to compensate his anger. He might be upset thinking
that it was Davids fault that Saul was no longer king, because now he lost the privilege of being a close
relative to the royal family. Or he was furious because his familys reputation was ruined. Whatever the
reason was, it drove Shimei to do such improper thing. Although Davids army and his mighty men walked
on his left and right, Shimei was not hesitant to throw stones at David and said: "Come out! Come out! You
bloodthirsty man, you rogue! The Lord has brought upon you all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose
place you have reigned; and the Lord has delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom your son. So now
you are caught in your own evil, because you are a bloodthirsty man! " (2 Samuel 16:7-8). How dare he use
the name of God to accuse David for the things he did not do. Immediately, Abishai, one of Davids faithful
men asked for permission to take off Shimeis head. How would the kings reputation be if this kind of
thing was permitted? What would his supporter and his mighty men say? They might leave the king and
David would lose his throne forever. How surprised was Abishai when David forbade him from killing
Shimei! David did not even insult that man a single word! How could that be, David the king, a mighty
warrior remained silent even when he was insulted? Isnt it that Shimei has sinned by cursing Gods
anointed? Behind his great surprise came a deep sense of respect in Abishai for his master. David was not a
furious king or a king who was after respect but a man who was secure in his position, strong and sure in
himself (Adapted from 2 Samuel 16:5-14).
Despite Davids honorable position, he did not consider that position as his but Gods. David was not
mad, became bitter or took vengeance by insulting back at all, because he did not consider his reputation as
something that belonged to him. He had surrendered his rights over good name, honor, and reputation to
God. That was why he had a sense of security/stability even though his dignity was being attacked.
Eventually, God restored Davids throne because he had passed the test of reputation, and God and all the
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1. Human Rights
A. Human Rights are Gods idea
From the beginning, God created men with choices and freedom. He never created a robot but gave
free will and choices for men. He breathed human rights into their lives. Adam and Eve were given
full authority over the plants and animals in the Garden of Eden.
And out of the ground the Lord God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for
food. The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil
And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the
tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely
die (Gen. 2:9, 16-17)
God gave men the rights and freedom to choose, manage, tproduce, change and to build this world
for their happiness. Human rights were in the heart of God:
Therefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours" (1 Cor. 3:21)
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Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in
you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with
God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a servant, and coming in the likeness of men. And
being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the
death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every
name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those
under the earth (Phil. 2:4-10)
Jesus made Himself of no reputation and set an example of giving up and sanctifying His rights.
He did not even look at Himself anymore but at others. He surrendered His rights to the Father.
Likewise, we should use our rights to look at others needs. We surrender our rights for God to
sanctify, so that God can promote and build our character.
David had the rights to kill Saul, yet he surrendered that rights to God, to glorify God. Hannah had
the rights over her son, Samuel, but she gave up Samuel for God. Since he was little he lived in the
temple to serve God.
(OHP : D1.68)
CHARACTERISCTICS OF THOSE
WHO HAVE NOT SANCTIFIED
AND SURRENDERED THEIR
RIGHTS
1. Anger.
One of the reasons for anger is when someone
feels that his/her rights has been trespassed. For
example, if a friend who borrowed a book lost it,
the owner of the book could be upset and angry,
because s/he thinks that the book is his personal
belonging which is supposed to be returned to
his/her hand. Not all anger is wrong and sinful
There is godly anger, for example when Jesus
cleansed the temple of God from the traders.
However, a person who is continuously angry or
explodes in his/her temper and cannot control
him/herself, it is possible that s/he has not
surrendered his/her rights.
The earth is the Lords and all its fullness, the world
and those who dwell therein (Psalm 24:1)
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2. Fear.
Excessive fear or anxiety can also be a sign of a
person who has not surrendered his/her rights. For
example, a girl who is afraid of being unmarried
at certain age may have not surrendered her rights
to be married to the Lord.
4. Unforgiveness / Bitterness.
A person can become bitter and unforgiving
because he may refuse to let go of his rights of Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord. And
being treated well, or he still wants to hold on to again, The Lord will judge His people(Heb. 10:30)
his rights of making an even vengeance if
possible.
5. Pride.
A person who thinks that he has the rights to be But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest
respected, the rights of having a good reputation, among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs
the rights of being treated in a special way that as he who serves (Luke 22:26)
comes out of an attitude that says: I am better
than others.
(OHP : D1.69)
II.
(Narration:)
In the process of surrendering your rights, be careful that you do not surrender your obligation. Do not get
confused between rights and obligation. For example, a student says, Lord, I give up my rights of having
good grades to the Lord, and therefore I will not have to study seriously anymore. A parent cannot say: I
surrender my rights to discipline my children to God and thus I will stop training and disciplining them.
These are the responsibility that God has given to us they are not personal rights. That is the difference
between the rights that we should give up and the obligations that we must do.
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If the use of personal rights is not in accordance with the Word of God, it can hurt others because
those rights are can possibly be used in accordance with the devils principle and for personal
benefits. Some personal rights that need to be sanctified and surrendered to God:
PERSONAL RIGHTS
1. FREEDOM
Paul surrendered his rights of freedom:
he was imprisoned, beaten, facing
threats of danger, fatigue, even without
food. He did all these for the sake of the
Gospel.
2. FAMILY
Family can be a blessing to us, yet if we
are not careful, family can be a bondage
and curse (that is, when we love our
family more than we love God).
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3. MARRIAGE
4. REPUTATION
What would you do when someone talk
badly about you? What if you are being
challenged and slandered when you are
spreading the Gospel? Sometimes God
allows such things to happen.
Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all
kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be
exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they
persecuted the prophets who were before you"(Matt. 5:11)
5. FINANCIAL
Is a Christian allowed to be a
multibillionaire? It is not wrong to be
rich, however, if our riches draw us
away from God because our hearts are
hooked on money or we have the love
of money, then it is wrong. What we
should do is use our money to glorify
God.
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7. TALENTS , HOBBIES &
ACTIVITIES
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See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,
redeeming the time because the days are evil. Therefore do not be
unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is (Eph. 5:1517)
Make sure that your friend can also become Christs friend.
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know
what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all
things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.
(John 15:15)
9. HEALTH
He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life
for My sake will find it.
(Matt. 10:39)
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When we surrender our rights to God, often He will allow certain situations to take place where our
rights would be trespassed. If we are upset when this happens, it means we have not fully surrendered
our rights. Anger can expose the rights we have not identified or surrendered.
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I.
(Narration:)
Surrendering your rights to God to be sanctified is an important thing in our faith journey with Christ.
Below are several steps to surrender and sanctify your rights:
1. Believe in
BREAKTHROUGH
2. Begin to FOCUS
David did not focus on killing Saul although he had the opportunity for
it. He surrendered his rights for vengeance unto God, he focused on
Gods plan that was bigger than his rights:
The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lords anointed,
to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord (1
Sam. 24:5)
Make a list of rights that you have not surrendered to God. He may start
it with asking you to surrender something that is precious to you.
3. Get a REVELATION
When David refused to kill Saul, he received a revelation that saved his
life and confirmed his royal position, that was the revelation of not
stretching his hand against the Lords anointed:
The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lords
anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of
the Lord (1 Sam. 24:7)
And now I know indeed that you shall surely be king, and that the
kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand (1 Sam. 24:20)
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4. Get into
WORSHIP
5. Speak
PROPHETICALLY
David did not reply but he said a positive word to defeat Goliath:
But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of
Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my
hand (1 Sam. 17:45-46)
6.
MIRACLES belong to
A miracle happened to David, Saul died and David was anointed king:
for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed
me king over them (2 Sam. 2:7)
you
7.
PROSPERITY the
road to freedom.
Not only did he succeed but David was anointed king three times.
He was anointed by Samuel (1 Sam. 16:13), anointed king in Judah
(1 Sam. 2:4), and became king over all Israel (1 Samuel 5:1-4)
Abraham surrendered his rights and left his family (the rights over
his family) and went to the place that God was going to show him.
As a result, God gave him these blessings: make his name great,
make him a great nation, and protection from God (Genesis 12:2)
Moses had the rights to live in the palace yet he chose to be in the
midst of Gods people (Heb. 11:25). Eventually, he became the
deliverer of Israel.
Jesus made Himself of no reputation that God gave Him the Name
above all names (Phil. 2:7, Phil. 2:9)
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A Pineapple Garden
A true story of a missionary family who served a tribe in a remote village. A missionary took all of his
family to serve in a remote village. He knew that the area was tough, no electricity, no highway, no
modern life. However, this missionary and his family made a commitment to build a church in the
middle of a tribe who was completely foreign towards Christ. Arriving in that village, the missionary
began to build a house and planted a garden. He developed a pineapple garden on his backyard.
However, how surprised he was when one morning he saw the pineapple trees that was close to harvest
time was completely destroyed, and all of the pineapples were gone and not a single one was left. He
knew that it was the villagers who did it. Big heartedly, he re-planted his garden with pineapples. The
same thing happened again! Eventually, he decided to plant the pineapples and to watch over at nights
before harvest time. True enough, the villagers sneaked into his garden at night time to pick the
pineapples. However, the missionary was now ready with a rifle in his hand. He fired a few warning
shots on the air and the people who were about to steal his pineapples were scattered here and there. It
happened a few times. However, there was no peace in this missionary heart because he was thinking,
how could he preach the Gospel if his relationship with the local villagers was bad. Finally, one day he
decided to surrender his rights over that pineapple garden to the Lord. He said to the Lord that from that
day on, the pineapple garden was no longer his but the Lords. As usual, when harvest time was
approaching, a few villagers sneaked into the garden to pick the pineapples. However, unlike usual,
there were no gunshots heard at all. He let the villagers pick the pineapples and the following day he
continued to plant the garden as if nothing had happened. This made the villagers wonder that they
began to come to the missionary and asked him why he was no longer furious, no longer chased them
or scared them away with the gunshots. The missionary answered that the garden was no longer his but
Gods because he had surrendered that garden to God. Hearing this, some of the villagers were shocked
and they had no more courage to steal the pineapples. Finally, the missionary could harvest the
pineapples himself, but far more important, he could harvest new souls, the villagers who repented one
by one because of the Gospel that the missionary had spoken.
Today you learn to surrender your rights to God to be sanctified. The rights that you do not
surrender nor sanctified can be hurtful to others.
On the contrary, you will have an extraordinary sense of security and strong confidence the
moment you surrender your rights to God, because you know that God will preserve what belongs to
Him. Surrender your rights to Him today!
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(Narration:) We have come to the end of our lesson today and now your homework is to fill out page 11 in
your worksheet and answer the questions on page 12 and 13.
Is there still any anger inside you because there are certain rights that you have not
surrendered to God? Write down the rights that you want to put on the altar today:
The rights to use your money the way you wish.
The rights to be treated well by others.
The rights to be married.
The rights to choose your future.
The rights to be honored by others.
The rights to choose how to spend your spare time.
Others:
Lord, the earth and everything in it, including my life belong to you. Today I
surrender my rights and
dedicate :
(mention the
things / rights you wish to surrender to God).
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4. What emotions did Saul have upon hearing Davids voice? (24:17)
7. If the situation had been reversed, what might Saul have done to David?
8. What should we do so we can honor someones position in spite the fact that the officer
is crooked?
9. What would you do this week to honor the man who sits in the authority over you?
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Lesson VIII
Obey Immediately!
This is a true story in Zaire as told by Donald G. Barnhouse. A little boy of a missionary was playing in
their frontyard when suddenly the father shouted, Phillip, obey me immediately!! Fall on your belly and
lie down! Immediately the little boy did what his father said without any question. Now crawl here
quickly! He obeyed. Stand up and run to daddy! Phillip quickly responded without asking any
question, running to his fathers arms. When he looked back to the tree where he was playing just now,
he saw a big deadly snake hanging on one of the branches! Phillip could have moved slowly and asked a
question a child would normally ask when his parent tell him to do something, Why should I do that?
Or, he could have waited a few moments before obeying his father. However, Phillip obeyed his father
immediately and his obedience saved his life.
Philips obedience in the story above has saved his life. Likewise, our obedience and submission to leaders
will affect our spiritual growth and life. In our daily lives, we have relationship with others, as leader and as
the one being led; as leaders such as husband, supervisor, pastor, government officer, or as the one being led
such as wife/child, employee, congregation, and citizen. From this lesson, we will understand Gods
purpose in placing a leader over our lives and how we can enjoy the benefits through obedience to that
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Miriam was Moses sister, and as his big sister, she may be able to advise Moses. However,
when she touched the position of leadership that God had set on Moses, then God Himself
would stand for Moses. Rebellion against Moses means rejecting God who has chosen him.
This is similar to refusing and insulting an ambassador which also means insulting the
government of the country that has sent him.
Some principles of authority in the Word of God:
1. God is the source of all authorities
God is the source of all authorities. God has given all power and authorities in heaven and
on earth to Jesus (Matthew 28:18). Jesus has delegated His authority to church leaders,
parents, and other leaders. The word authority is originated in the word exousia which
means honor, power, influence, strength, rights. The authority that someone has is
something that is given, so the people who are in the leadership position must serve as a
servant and lead by example (1 Peter 5:3).
Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth
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(Discuss What if our leader tells us to do something that is not in line with the Word
of God?)
Only if our leader asks us to do something that is contradicting to the Word that we should
obey the higher authority God and His Word. However, we still need to do it with the
right attitude, which is respectfully.
3. The sin of rebellion is like the sin of witchcraft!
The sin of rebellion against our leader is the oldest sin. Lucifer, one of Gods angels who
led the heavenly praises rebelled against God. He was finally cast out of heaven and is
now known as the devil/satan which means enemy.
How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground,
which didst weaken the nations! (Isaiah 14:12)
Therefore, sin of rebellion is in the same level with witchcraft. When we go our own way
separated from the leadership that God has placed on os, this means we release ourselves
from the covering of leadership and autority of God:
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry (1 Sam. 15:23)
Believe that God is able to change the heart of our leaders if we pray fervently (James 5:16).
If you think what your leader does is not right, you can pray for them with a right heart
before God, which is in submission and respect to them. God is more concerned about our
response to our circumstance than the circumstance itself. He wants us to give the same
response as His Son, though having such position, had learned to obey through what He
suffered through (Hebrews 5:8).
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(Narration:)
II.
God has placed leaders (spiritual authorities) in our lives to give us protection. Below are some leaderships God
has placed in different aspects of our lives: family, government, church, and workplace.
FAMILY
GOVERNMENT
CHURCH
WORKPLACE
FATHER
NATIONAL LEADER
CHURCH LEADERS
EMPLOYER
REGIONAL
OFFICERS
CONGREGATION
EMPLOYEE
MOTHER
CHILDREN
Children, obey your parents
in all things, for this is well
pleasing to the Lord (Col..
3:20)
Children, obey your parents
in the Lord, for this is right.
Honor your father and
mother"which is the first
commandment with a
promise that it may go
well with you and that you
may enjoy long life on the
earth.. (Eph 6:1-3)
My son, keep your fathers
command, and do not
forsake the law of your
mother. Bind them
continually around your
neck (Proverbs 6:20-21)
The eye that mocks his
father, and scorns
obedience to his mother, the
ravens of the valley will
pick it out, and the young
eagles will eat it (Proverbs
30:17)
A fool despises his fathers
instruction, but he who
receives reproof is prudent
(Proverbs 15:5)
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(Narration:)
III.
In the days of the judges, the people of Israel were in chaos because each individual wanted to have
authority over themselves and did what their hearts wanted, according to their own judgment of
what was right or wrong. If every one seeks to fulfill their own desires as they will, each of them
will pay a great price for it.
(Note for teacher: you can discuss case 1 on the back page)
3. Through leaders God matures His people
For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till
we all come to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the
measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; that we should no longer be children, tossed to and
fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness
by which they lie in wait to deceive (Eph. 4:12-15)
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4. God uses leaders to form our characters so that we can grow in wisdom
The only moment in Jesus life that involved the principle of authority was when He was a
teenager in the temple (Luke 2:49). Did He stay in the temple or did He follow His parents? At the
end Jesus chose to follow His parents, leaving the temple. It was recorded later that Jesus increased
in wisdom and greatness, and was loved by God and men (Luke 2:52).
Everyone has weaknesses in characters that need to be perfected. God uses those in leadership
authority to carry on this task. Like a diamond (us) being formed by God through the hands of the
jewelry experts (our leaders) :
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction will drive it far from him
(Proverbs 22:15)
(Note for teacher: You can discuss case 3 on the back page)
5. God uses the leader to give clear direction for decision making in our lives
Right decision according to faith is knowing what God wants us to do, and the most foundational
aspect of faith is knowing how God gives direction through those He has put over our lives. When
the young centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant, he understood the principle of authority that he
could say that the Kingdom of God is built on the same structure. Jesus said that He had never seen
such a great faith amongst Israel (Matthew 8:9-10)
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Understanding that submission and obedience to the leader is the foundation in building your spiritual life
and achieving success in life, below are seven steps to build submission and obedience:
A clean heart is half of the solution.
1. Believe in
BREAKTHROUGH
2. Begin to FOCUS
3. Get a REVELATION
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4. Get into
WORSHIP
Worship God and pray for His perfect will to be done in every
circumstance.
God will bring pressures from the outside to help change your
leader.
It is also possible that your leader might put pressures on you.
You need to realize that God uses those pressures for His benefits.
Respond correctly; this will help your leader change his mind.
Pray for your leaders (Rom. 15:30, 2 Thes. 3:1).
Gods prophetic purpose is greater
than the personal benefits.
5. Speak
PROPHETICALLY
MIRACLES belong to
you
Daniel was given the kings food and the wine which the king drank.
However, Daniel had a conviction not to defile himself with that food.
Daniel did not rebel, rather, he understood that the purpose was to give
him enough nutrition, that was why he took another creative way yet in
submission:
Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to
eat and water to drink. Then let our countenances be examined before you,
and the countenances of the young men who eat the portion of the kings
delicacies; and as you see fit, so deal with your servants (Daniel 1:12-13)
As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all
literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and
dreams (Daniel 1:17)
PROSPERITY the
road to freedom.
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(Narration:)
My father skin has begun to wrinkle as he laid surrounded by monitor and infusion in the
ICU. He used to be a well-built man but now he has lost 35 pounds. My father suffered a
terrible pancreatic cancer. The doctors have tried everything yet they could only say that he
had 6 months to live. The next few days, my father sat on the bed and I came up to him and
said, Dad, I am terribly sad to see what happens to you. This has also helped me see how
Ive kept a distant between us for so long and it made me hesitant to say I love you. I
came up to my father to hug him but his arms were tensed. Come on, Dad, I want to hug
you. For a few moments, he was surprised. Expressing such love was not part of our
family tradition. I asked him to sit up straight so I could reached my arms to him but he was
more stiffed and I could feel that he was refusing it. I began to think, Well, I do not want
to be treated this way either. If he wants to die and leave me cold-heartedly without love,
it is fine with me. For years, I have used my fathers coldness to blame him and refuse
him, Lookhe doesnt care. However, this time I think again and realize that this hug is
also good for me, not only for him. I want to show him how much I care about him, no
matter how hard he tried to close the door. My father is half-German who was more
concerned about duties. He was probably told in his childhood that a man should not have
feelings.
Finally, I let go my attitude that put the blame on him and took the challenge to love him,
Come on, Dad, put your arms here. Now hug, yesgood! When I showed him how to
hug, something happened. It felt like the words I love you came out of his hug. For years
we only shook our hands coldly and said, Hello, how are you? Finally,.my fathers
coldness melted after months and he could hug me with his heart. However, it took my
decision to hug him first. Approximately after the 200th hug, my father could say I love
you.!
If your father or leader is cold-hearted, your warmth manner towards them can change the
situation. In our relationship with the leader that God has place over our lives, our attitude is the
number one issue. When God sees you submit to and obey, He then knows that you can be trusted
to lead those who will also submit to and obey you.
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(Narration:) We have come to the end of our lesson today, and as your homework, you are required
to fill out the questions on page 10 and 11 in your book.
concerning
Pastor,
concerning
Superior
concerning
Government
concerning
2. Is there any attitude or perception you have that you need to change?
3. Can you think of creative alternatives to stop the conflict you have with your
leader?
4. Can you think of what might be Gods greater purpose behind this conflict?
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2. Why did the Corinthians church have to separate themselves? (2 Cor. 6:14-16)
4. In your opinion, what differences does someone make if he realizes that his body is the
temple of God?
5. Are there things in your life that you feel like God wants you to be separated from?
What are they? What commitment will you make to do it this week?
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3. Secretly or openly?
A young teenage girl sneaks out of the house every Saturday to attend the youth service at
church. She knew that her mother would be upset if she knows that her daughter is going to
church. Therefore, this girl always sneaks out secretly. The service at church did a lot to
help this young woman grow. What would be your advice and give the reason why?
Continue to come to the youth service at church secretly
Stop going to the service if her mother minds
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Below is the answer to the homework given to the I Grow students. The purpose is
so that as an I Grow teacher you can direct the answer of the students accordingly.
Case 1
Married or not?
In solving this case, there are 4 questions to be answered:
a. Has the girl shown her maturity?
One of the reasons why the girls parents disagreed about their daughters wedding
might be because they felt a wrong attitude in either the girl or the man that would
negatively affect their marriage. One of the negative attitudes might be stubbornness
and seeking their personal benefits. The parents might feel that both of them want to
be the center of the attention and they have not learned how to submit to the
authority. They have not learned to put the others pleasure and happiness above their
own. A step of correction can be taken if they choose to postpone their wedding. If,
after a while they still feel that it is Gods will for them to be married, then God will be
able to change their parents minds.
b. What is the leaders / the parents motivations?
When the parents refuse to bless their childrens wedding, it must not be to hinder them
from happiness but to bring them everlasting happiness. They might want the children
to learn first because as parents they had gone through major problems in their
marriage due to their attitudes. They might want their children to avoid unnecessary
problems. Parents also know that if something happens to the children, the parents will
also be involved. Every parent wants their children to be happy in their marriage and
they want to love the grandchildren that will be born then.
c. Have they tried other alternatives?
Discuss with the parents what characters she needs to seek in her spouse.
Give a chance to the parents to know the man before speaking about their wedding
plan.
Ask the parents what areas they both would need to change/upgrade.
Ask the parents to give guidance so she can see whether she has found the right
person.
d. Have they given the time to God to change the decision?
When this girl follows the alternatives above, her parents ask the man to finish his
school and get himself financially prepared for the wedding. They feel that if he is not
the right one, the attraction between them will disappear as time goes by. All this time,
both of them have built good personality that the girls parents have a good impression
on the man. This will cause the girls parents to eventually bless their wedding plan.
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Case 2
Going to Bible School or University?
In solving this case, there are 4 questions that have to be answered:
a. Is the young man mature enough in his character?
The father of this 18-year old man feels that this young man is a little unthankful,
stubborn, and insensitive towards other people. Although his father is not a
Christian, he knows that such attitude will destroy his son in ministry. The right
response to the fathers advice can be a step to build personal character that the son
needs to have.
b. What is the leaders / parents motivation?
The fathers purpose of sending the son to the university is not to stop his sons
desire for ministry but to provide for him the things he will need to be successful in
life. The father might feel that the education in the university will help build
maturity in his son. The father might also want to be proud of his sons work. He
might want his son to appreciate what the father has given to him for his education.
The father might also want to open a line of communication with the son, so that
the son can respond correctly to the fathers advice in the future.
c. Has he tried other alternatives?
Accept the ministry challenge before his eyes, which is to help the father be
interested at spiritual things. Ministry to the family is the primary ministry.
Cooperate with the father to see what major in the university that might help
him in the future ministry.
Study the word systematically for himself while contacting some of the people
in the university that might be able to help him prepare himself for ministry in
the future.
d. Has he given the time for God to change the decision?
When this young man follows his fathers advice and goes to the university, not
only would he receive helpful training for his future but he also won his fathers
heart. The father is now more open to spiritual things and encourages him to be
involved in ministry.
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Case 3
Secretely or Openly?
In solving this case, there are 4 questions need to be answered:
a. Is the teenage girl mature in character?
The teenage girl who secretly came to the youth service is actually rebellious in
attitude. She is very selfish and could not care less about her mother. By
responding rightly to her mother, the mother could actually see that her teenage
girl has changed because of attending the youth meetings
b. What is the leaders / parents motivation?
The mothers purpose was not to stop her daughter from going to church but to
build obedience in her to her parents. Including, taking the responsibility for her
homework instead of running here and there all the time. The mother might also
notice that her daughters friends are also disobedient to their parents but yet
accusing their parents as unspiritual unlike themselves. The mother wants to
avoid her daughter from adopting the same attitude.
c. Has she tried another alternative?
Apologize to her mother for her attitude and mistake.
Surrendering her mother to God before she asks her mother whether she could
go to the youth service, with an understanding that God can speak to her
through her mother
Choosing to be thankful for whatever answer her mother would give and will
continue to build the right attitude in the house.
d. Has she given time for God to change the decision?
That girl has made a commitment in her prayer that she would accept and be
thankful for whatever answer her mother would give her. When she asked for
permission to go to the service and her mother said, No! You may not go to the
service. You stay home tonight! The girls response would remain calm, Is there
anything you want me to do at home tonight? This response surprised her mother
and she said, Yes. Go to the kitchen and wash the dishes! Joyfully she washed
the dishes and before she was finished, her mother came to the kitchen and calmly
asked, Have you done your homework for next week? The girl replied that she
had done all the homework. A few minutes later, the mother came back to the
kitchen and said, Because you have done your homework and washed the dishes,
you may go to the service but you have to be home before 9!
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Lesson IX
(OHP : D1.86)
(Narration:)
A married man once was sent by his company to do the business outside the town. He stayed in a hotel
by himself. At midnight, about one oclock, there was a knock on his door. Surprised, that man walked
to the door and looked through the little hole to see who was the one knocking on his door at the middle
of the night. His heart beated fast as he saw a beautiful woman standing in front of his door on a mini
outfit. The woman knocked on his door again. Openor NotOpen or Not these contradicting
thoughts flashed inside his mind. No one sees, no one will know he thought. He was tempted to
open the door but eventually he had enough courage to say no to himself. Immediately he turned off
the light and tried to sleep. He heard the knock stopped on his door, moved to the next room where his
friend stayed. The knock had stopped, apparently his friend opened the door and spent the rest of the
night with that beautiful woman. The next morning he woke up and called his friends room to ask him
out for breakfast. How surprised he was when he found out that his partner had been robbed all his
money, even his suitcase and his clothes, by the beautiful woman who knocked on his door. He thought
he would spend a wonderful evening with a beautiful woman but in reality.
So many people think that they will enjoy a beautiful night with their girlfriend or other beautiful girls
yet they do not realize that behind all that, the devil steals, kills, and destroys. The devil robs the joy and
peace, kills with all kinds of diseases and destroys them in their sins. The sexual sin that is beautifully and
romantically camouflaged in the movies, TV series and novels are indeed a deadly poison.
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The society today is very sensual discotheques, massage parlors, karaoke rooms, and teenage prostitution
widely spread around the city. Immorality appears clearly in the movies we see on TV or cinemas that lead
to pornography and the justification of adultery.
In such situation, living in holiness is an absolute call for the people of God. Holiness brings complete joy,
peace and happiness, besides eternal life. Holiness brings a special blessing for Gods people, which we will
discuss in this lesson.
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I.
(Narration:)
There is a saying, like father like son; likewise, as children of God we must be like our Father.
What is our Father like?
Who is able to stand before this holy Lord God? (1 Samuel 6:20)
There is none holy like the Lord, for there is none besides You, nor is there any rock like our God (1
Samuel 2:2)
God is a holy God. He is perfect, pure, blameless, excellent, and worthy of all praise and honor. He
calls us to be holy, as He is holy:
But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, Be holy, for
I am holy (1 Peter 1:15-16)
The word holy in Hebrew is qodesh, which means a place or a thing dedicated for something,
separated, considered as sacred.
While the Greek word for holy is hagios which describes a thing or a pure and blameless moral
state.
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(Narration:)
God created man and woman with sexual drive and it is a good thing.
Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good (Gen. 1:31)
The best sexual relationship will be in the lives of those who follow through Gods plan
completely. This relationship is the intimate seal of the expression of true love and total
surrender that unifies and binds a man and a woman in marriage forever. Outside marriage, sex:
Hinders true and pure friendship.
Brings about guilt and condemnation.
Builds the sense of disrespectful, distrust, and unfaithfulness.
Deceives your mind.
Produces unwanted generation that often leads to the practice of abortion.
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II.
(Narration:)
Many people want to exercise this sexual freedom because they think that this is the norm of
modern society and everybody does it. However, the fact is, not everybody does that!!
Remember, NOT EVERYBODY IS DOING IT!
People want to be free and they think that freedom means the rights to do whatever things they
want. However, the true definition of freedom is the power to do what one should or must do.
Everybody can do what s/he wants to do but only those who are truly free will have the power
and the authority to choose wisely what s/he must do.
The facts show that there is no such thing sexual freedom. Nothing is free of this sexual
freedom; the price that has to be paid is very costly:
Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; he who does so destroys
his own soul (Proverbs 6:32)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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III.
Sexual Sins
(Narration:)
SEXUAL SINS
1. Pornography
2. Lust
A very strong desire. For example: unnatural What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On
sexual desire.
the contrary, I would not have known sin except through
the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless
the law had said, You shall not covet" (Rom. 7:7)
It was God who made the institution of marriage.
Therefore, He is against those who want to destroy
marriages through adultery.
3. Adultery
4. Fornication
5. Uncleanness
Focusing oneself to gain sexual satisfaction
through his/her own body (example:
(masturbation, sexual fantasy).
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Desires
and
attempts
to
take
advantange/manipulate others to satisfy ones
lust. Example: an attempt to provoke exual desire
in another person that cannot be satisfied in a
proper way (in a legal relationship).
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IV.
(Narration:)
A huge 300-year old redwood tree suddenly fell and nobody knew why. The tree had stood through
storms, thunders and earthquakes for hundreds years what made this tree fall? In later research, the
scientists found that a lot of small tiny bugs got into the tree trunk and they destroyed the fibers of the
tree and ate the tree from the inside.
Likewise is the life of a Christian. If a believer suddenly falls into adultery, if we look closely, that
believer must have compromised the small tiny things in his life and has kept ungodly thoughts in his
mind.
How does someone fall into sin? If he gives in to temptation. Temptation plus sin will produce death.
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Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he will receive the crown of life
which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted by
God; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he
is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin,
when it is full-grown, brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren (James 1:12-16)
(OHP : D1.92)
(Narration:)
The Word of God says that God never tempts anyone but everyone is tempted by their own desire. For
example: an employer was in need of a secretary and so he put up an ad. Later on, 10 application arrived in
his desk. He called the first applicant, an experienced secretary who is quite old. He thought, he will accept
this lady so she can start working immediately. However, this employer then thought to himself, it would
probably be batter to interview all applicants. So, he called the other applicants one by one.
You are free to choose your action,
but you are not free to choose the consequences of your action.
1. Being enticed by the lust of the eye
For example: this employer has gotten to applicant number 10, a very attractive and beautiful young
woman. The employer invited this woman into his office for an interview. Is it wrong to be alone
with a woman in an office room? Of course not. Apparently, this woman is inexperienced.
However, the employer has been enticed by the lust of his eye. He began to rationalize (legitimate
his thought): Maybe I can teach her Although she is inexperience, she is beautiful and this might
attract the customers... All the thoughts and excuses eventually made him choose to accept this
secretary.
2. Act when the desire has been conceived.
For example: apparently the employer indeed considered this woman attractive. Is it wrong to
consider somebody attractive? There is a saying, You cannot stop the birds from flying over your
head but you can stop them from building their nest on your head. Likewise, you may not be able
to stop or avoid the temptations from coming to your life, however, if you dont immediately cast
them away and rather, entertain or preserve them, you have indeed opened the door for disaster!
Unfortunately, this employer did not cast away the birds on his head. He looked and enjoyed this
beautiful woman, and she responded to him. The employers desire has been conceived and he
began to act.
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VI.
(Narration:)
The followings are the steps of how a person can guard his/her holiness:
1. Believe in
BREAKTHROUGH
2. Begin to FOCUS
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"You shall not make idols for yourselves; neither a carved image nor a
sacred pillar shall you rear up for yourselves; nor shall you set up an
engraved stone in your land, to bow down to it; for I am the Lord your
God (Leviticus 26:1)
4. Get Into
WORSHIP
In mercy and truth atonement is provided for iniquity; and by the fear of the
Lord one departs from evil (Pro. 16:6)
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the
good (Pro. 15:3)
5. Speak
PROPHETICALLY
6.
MIRACLES belong to
you
Speak and believe you will not be tempted beyond your strength and
that God will give you the way out (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Make a deal with your eyes, control your eyes (Job 31:1) Your eyes
are the window of your heart.
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PROSPERITY the
road to freedom.
Gods blessings are available for those who walk in holiness: joy, peace,
deliverance, victory, mission, and other blessings. Holiness is the sign
of those who have overcome and been blessed.
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(Narration:)
There was a man who worked as a water cleaner, who lived in a village on the Austrian mountain,
on the Alps slope. This old man had worked for years in a city not far from that village, where the
river passed through. His job was to clean the spring from all kinds of dirt, leaves, and tree
branches. Every day he patrolled up and down the mountain, along the spring. That clean river
became an interesting tourist attraction for those who like the fresh scenery in that cool slope.
Various restaurants and business sites were built along that river. Year by year passed, one day the
government of the city had a midyear meeting. As they looked through the city budget, one of the
leaders saw the salary paid to this spring cleaner year by year. Who is this old man? Why do we
pay him year by year? What does he do? None of us has ever seen him anyway; we do not need
him any longer. Finally, based on the boards agreement, this old man was fired from his job. For
the first few weeks nothing changed. However, when fall came, leaves began to fall, small
branches fell into the water. One afternoon, somebody saw something brownish floated on the
river. A few days later, the water of that river turned darker. The following week, a layer of oil
covered the surface of the river and it began to smell. The geese disappeared, tourists no longer
came. Slowly but sure, the business built along the river began to close down. Diseases spread all
over the city because the water had been contaminated. Soon, the city government arranged a
meeting. They have come to realize their mistake and therefore they called the old man back to
work. In a few weeks, the river became clear and life began to flow back into that river, attracting
the tourists and businessmen to cheer the city again (from Improving Your Serve oleh Charles
Swindoll. Word, 1961. Page 127-128)
It is the same way with our lives. The purity of the spring determines our lives. Guarding our
holiness is not a choice but a necessity, because it will determine the future of our faith: life or
death, to see or not to see God.
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(Narration:)
What are the areas in my life that I feel God wants me to be holy?
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2. What about the food presented when the believers make a visit to an unbelievers
house? (10:27-30)
3. What about the food that had been offered in idol worship? (10:28-29)
6. Have you ever done something but then felt anxious because your conscience
convicted you?
7. In your life today, are there any habits or things that you need to get rid of because
your conscience convicts you? What habits or things are they?
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Lesson X
(OHP : D1.98)
(Narration:)
A postmans service is not only to deliver letters but he could also stop a robbery attempt. An example
of this happened to a resident on Rajawali Street, Perumnas Cirebon, West Java. At that moment, 3
robbers broke into a house and tied the maid. While these three burglars were in action, a postman came
to deliver mails. Since it was an express letter that needed the recipients signature, the postman
knocked on the door. Although the door remained closed after a long time, the postman kept on
knocking because he heard a noise in the house. Then came out a man to sign the receipt. Without any
suspicion, the postman handed over the letter and it was signed by one of the robbers. Apparently, after
the postman left, the robbers panicked. They were worried that the postman find out about the robbery
and reported it to the local police or residents. Their panic increased as it appeared outside the house the
crowd had begun to gather. Without taking one single thing from that house, the robbers quickly ran out
of the house shouting to the crowd, The robbers escaped through the back door ! and got into a car
that was waiting for them, and ran away. The crowd was confused upon hearing the shout. Their
confusion found its answer as the maid ran out of the house shouting, Robberyrobbery!
Unfortunately, the robbers have already escaped. It was found out later that the crowd surrounding the
house were actually people who were waiting for the public transportation which by chance passed by
the house where the robbers were (Kompas, 26 April 1998)
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Actually, it was not the postman who prevented the robbery attempt but the fear of the robber himself, that
came from his conscience and convicted him. If someones conscience is not pure or not free from
conviction, s/he will never live in peace. Thus, at the end of this Journey of a Sure Change lesson, we will
take you to look at your conscience and to cleanse it from all accusations. Only with a pure conscience you
can truly change!
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I.
(Narration:)
In a survey in 1977 over 52,000 people, it was discovered that 40% of them were often
overwhelmed by a deep guilt. This showed the greatest need of man, which is forgiveness and
freedom from guilt which Christ offered.
In the beginning, Adam and Eve lived closely to God. Until one day they broke His
commandments by eating the fruit of the tree of good and evil that God had forbidden.
Although no one told them anything, a sense of guilt began to appear in their hearts and they
hid from God:
And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day,
and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees
of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, Where are you? So he
said, I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid
myself. And He said, Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of
which I commanded you that you should not eat? (Genesis 3:8-11)
Every man was born with a conscience, that is a sense of right and wrong from inside the
heart
The word conscience is originated in Latin conscientia. Con means with or together,
while scire means to know, so it means knowing together. In Old Testament, conscience
was often interpreted as heart (1 Samuel 24:5, Job 27:6), while in New Testament it is
suneidesis, which means seeing together. Knowing or seeing together with who? The
answer is: knowing or seeing together with God, agreeing with God. So, to be free from the
accusation in ones conscience that bring guilt, one must live in accordance to God.
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A. What Does Your Conscience Do?
(Narration:)
1. Convicts a person of his/her sin
And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by
one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the
woman standing in the midst. (John 8:9)
2. Gives a testimony of what is right, even if that person is ignorant of Gods law.
For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things contained in
the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the
work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and
between themselves their thoughts accusing of else accusing them (Romans 2:1415)
3. Moves a person to live by sincerity and purity of God.
For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted
ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but
by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you (2 Corinthians 1:12)
4. Moves a person to follow his conscience
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B. Some Facts On Our Conscience.
(Narration:)
1. When someone was born, his conscience has the tendency as it has been established
according to Gods ideal pattern.
For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things contained in the law,
these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the work of the law
written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their
thoughts accusing of else accusing them (Rom. 2:14-15)
2. As that person grows older, his parents, environment, and culture, might teach him
norms different to Gods ideal pattern.
Since a persons values/norms are also affected by religion, culture, and the family
where he grew up, his conscience then is also affected by these things.
Some teaches low standard. For example: Cheating is alright, As long as yo
love each other, its no problem living together before marriage, etc.
Some teaches high standard. For example: a girl growing up in a strict religious
home may have some discomfort in her conscience when putting make up or
wearing mini skirt.
Therefore comes a sense of condemnation/false guilt if that person feels that he has
broken the norms that he believes as truth.
However, there is still the eternal law of God that crafted in the deepest part of the
hearts of man. For that, man needs to adjust their values/norms to Gods ideal
standard.
3. Every person must live with a pure conscience before God and man.
Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived
in all good conscience before God until this day" (Acts 23:1)
This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward
God and men (Acts 24:16)
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Our conscience can be seared (when we follow God or the devil) or rejected causing a
shipwreck in our faith.
Having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the
faith have suffered shipwreck (1 Timothy 1:19)
speaking lie of hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron (1
Timothy 4:2)
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6. Do not do things that will trespass others conscience.
But if anyone says to you, This was offered to idols, do not eat it for the sake of
the one who told you, and for conscience sake; for The earth is the Lord, and all
its fullness. Conscience, I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my
liberty judged by another mans conscience (1 Corinthians 10:28-29)
7. Both conscience and thought become impure (defiled) because of uncleanness and
unbelief.
To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving
nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled (Titus 1:15)
8. Following the Law and religious activities cannot bring our conscience to perfection.
It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered
which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to the
conscience concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly
ordinance imposed until the time of reformation (Hebrews 9:9-10)
9. Search for the pure conscience from God through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
There is also an antitype which now saves us, namely baptism (not the removal of
the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the
resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 3:21)
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II.
Throw Your Anchor Deep, or Your Ship Wrecks!
(Narration:)
Every human being was born with a conscience yet his values are determined by his lifestyle. So, a
healthy and pure conscience grows through living a righteous and holy life before God, while an impure
and a wicked conscience grows through living an unholy and worldly lifestyle.
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Samson was Gods anointed and appointed prophet. From his childhood he had a tremendous
strength but because he continually trespassing his own conscience he married a foreign woman,
held up a dead animal carcass and was playing around with his wife by telling her the secret of his
strength. Eventually, Samson was trapped by his own carelessness and his faith wrecked. He was
captured by the Philistines powerlessly, his eyes were picked and he was enslaved for their fun and
pleasure (Judges 15-16). Those who continuously rejecting their conscience are indeed standing on
the edge of destruction.
2. His heart becomes hardened
The heart of those who rejected God will grow hard that they lose the ability to hear what is right and thus
do as they please. Just like Pharaoh, who refused to hear the words Moses brought:
And Pharaohs heart grew hard, and he did not heed them, as the Lord had said (Exodus 7:13)
3. Rebellious
Some people refuse to listen to their conscience; they even purposely rebel, and as time goes on their lives
were getting more lost. Saul was one example: he offered up the offering which only a prophet could
perform. Then, he ran after an innocent man to kill him (David). Finally, he openly went to a medium at
En-Dor.
4. Carrying the sense of guilt that can result in depression, mental problems and even suicide.
The tax department received a letter from a man, explaining that he had not had good sleep since 1970
because he had been lying about his income. Through this letter, I attach $100. If I still cannot sleep well, I
will send you the rest
Breaking ones conscience can result in guilt that will cause that person to feel as if he deserves to be
punished. Those who keep their guilt tend to be involved in drinking and drug addiction. Mentally, they can
show obsessive compulsive, panic behavior and depression. This sometimes drives that person to act
extremely. For example, because of his guilt, Judas hanged himself, although forgiveness had been made
available for those who repent.
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III.
(Narration:)
Now that we know the importance of having pure heart, below are seven steps to have a pure heart:
1. Believe in
BREAKTHROUGH
Having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who
revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed (1 Peter 3:16)
2. Begin to FOCUS
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No one is too deaf to listen to the alarm of his conscience. Turn off
your alarm, and it will trouble you forever.
3. Get a REVELATION
Right belief/
sin
NO MORE
Value
+ FORGIVEN = guilt
B. Free yourself from the false guilt:
Wrong beliefs/
Values
NO
+ transgression
NO
guilt
DELETED
If you are not sure whether this sense of guilt comes from
trespassing the true/false values:
Face it and deal with the areas you recognize as true or false guilt.
Pray and study the Bible.
Ask for counsel from someone who knows the Word of God.
If you are still uncertain, itd better to consider this guilt as a true
guilt and do not intrude your conscience. If you do, your conscience
will convict and condemn you:
But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat
from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin (Romans 14:23)
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4. Get into
WORSHIP
Worship and ministry unto God will build a pure and healthy
conscience:
I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did;
as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day
(2 Timothy 1:3)
5. Speak
PROPHETICALLY
Believe that God sees you through His LOVE and GRACE telescope.
You are not under a microscope where you are being searched for what
you are guilty of. God wants you to live in peace and joy, free from
conviction. Speak about Gods love and grace to yourself:
For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more
(Jeremiah 31:34)
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in
mercy (Psalm 145:8)
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions
from us (Psalm 103:12)
MIRACLES belong to
you.
7.
Moses served God with a pure conscience, that was why God
performed miracle by miracle through Moses life.
Look behind, and you will find guilt.
Look up, and you will find grace and forgiveness.
Look ahead, and you will find prosperity!
PROSPERITY the
road to freedom.
Paul kept his pure conscience in ministry and his ministry was
blessed. Two third of the New Testament was written by Paul, new
churches were born in Asia, new leaders were born out of Pauls
ministry.
I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers
did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers day and night (2
Timothy 1:3)
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(Narration:) We have come to the end of our lesson today and as usual, we will make confessions
on things or personal habits that often still condemn us. Look at page 14 on your book.
1.
2.
3.
Find Gods will for your life, see you in the retreat !!!
Let us pray (closing prayer)
ooOoo
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Lesson XI
I was born and grew up in California, where the seasons are not too significantly different from one
season to another. Then, our family moved to Central America where there are four seasons: winter,
spring, summer, fall. Gardening is my hobby, so when we moved out, I went to the local greenhouse
and bought some tress, flowers, and other plants. Some plants grew well but many died. I bought the
same plants again and I took care of them very carefully, yet it brought no result. The plants still could
not grow. Confused, I showed my dead plants to my neighbor. My neighbor said, These plants
cannot grow here! Really? I replied, thinking. She began to explain, These plants need direct
sunlight. Have you ever noticed that the sun never shines in this part of your garden? You need to plant
them where they can get direct sunlight. I tried my neighbors advice and it did work. It seemed
simple yet every plant has its own characteristics. Some need direct sunlight, some will actually die if
it gets direct sunlight. Some need plenty of water but some could not take too much water and will
soon die. I simply need to find the right place for each plant. It wasnt the plants faults, neither were
they bad plants they simply needed the right place (from What You Do Best in the Body of Christ by
Bruce Bugbee, Zondervan 1995)
Like certain plants, some Christians are not fruitful; the reason might be that they are in the wrong
place. Are you in the right place so that you can grow as effective as possible? There might be
nothing wrong with the plant (you), you simply need to find your position in the Body of Christ so
that you can participate and bring a great impact for others. In this class you will learn to recognize
more of yourself, searching for the treasure that God has put inside you so that you can succeed in
your life.
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I.
In the history of the men and women in the Bible, God gave them spiritual gifts to fulfill the call
of God in their lives. To David, God gave the gift to lead. To Isaiah, God gave the gift to
prophesy, while to Otniel and Deborah, God gave the gift to lead with wisdom as the judges of
Israel. To Paul, He gave him the gift to teach and to exhort. They were all called by God to fulfill
His specific assignment.
God also has a specific assignment and call for your life, which is the call to be His partner in
building His Kingdom on this earth, reaching souls for Him, including healing the sick,
performing miracles and signs and wonders. Only by doing the will of God that you will have a
life that is full of joy, peace, and true satisfaction.
For this reason, God through His Holy Spirit gave you the tools needed to build the world
together with Him, which are the spiritual gifts:
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were
Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you
that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord
except by the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are
differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same
God who works all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:
8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through
the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the same Spirit, 10
to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another
different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit
works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
In Pauls epistle, he wrote that we may know the truth about spiritual gifts and not be ignorant. In
your life, God has given you treasures you need to dig, which are the spiritual gifts.
Spiritual gift is:
The skill, ability, and unction that God gives through His Holy Spirit to every Christian,
according to His gift to equip us to reach the supernatural goals from God and to serve the
community.
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1. Spiritual gifts are given more than one, according to the will of God.
The Greek word for spiritual gift is charisma or charismata, from the root word charis
which is gift. There is a close relationship between spiritual gifts and Gods grace. Therefore,
spiritual gifts are given according to Gods grace or how much He is willing to give it to us:
But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He
wills (1 Corinthians 12:11)
God gives every Christian spiritual gifts and each person usually has more than one gift.
Some of the gifts are outstanding and some others serves as complement.
II.
The Key to Success Finding Your Treasure and Using Them for
Gods Glory.
(OHP : D1.110)
Who does not want to get treasure? Who does not want to search for the treasure in his life. The
key to success is now in your hand; you simply need to dig for your treasure, recognizing the
spiritual gifts that God has put in your life.
1. Those who recognize Gods spiritual gifts and will in their lives are those who are
strong, courageous and motivated.
When Queen Victoria was a little girl, she did not know that she was in the lineage of British
royal family. Her teacher was frustrated because he tried so hard to prepare this little girl for
her future but apparently no one could motivate her. She did not study seriously. Eventually,
the teacher decided to tell her that one day she would be the queen of England. After hearing
this, that little girl said slowly, I will be a good girl then. When this little girl realized that
she inherited a very high call to be the queen of England, she was motivated and had a high
sense of responsibility to change her lifestyle.
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When you realize that there is a higher call that God has given you, you will then become a
very motivated, courageous, strong, and relentless person.
Another example is Joseph. He had a dream that his brothers sheaves bowed down to his
sheaves, and the sun, moon and the eleven stars bowed down to him. Joseph held onto this
dream which was the revelation of Gods call for his life. When he was in the well, he
sustained and did not lose hope because he thought he would not be in that well forever. One
day, the sun, moon and stars would bow down to him. Likewise, when he was imprisoned
because of his bosss wifes slander. He continued to believe that one day the sheaves
would bow down to his sheaves. Because Joseph held onto the call of God for his life, he
could overcome and did not give up. He remained faithful to God because he could see Gods
call in his life.
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The parable of the talents explains about this. A master who was going to travel overseas
called his servants and entrusted them with his treasure. To the first servant he gave one
talent, to the second two, and to the other five, according to each ones capability. When the
master returned, the servant with 2 talents made 4 talents, the servant with 5 talents made 10
talents. The master said to them:
Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you
ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord (Mathew 25:23)
When the servant with 1 talent did nothing with the treasure that was entrusted to him, he
buried that talent in the ground and returned the 1 talent to his master. What did his master
say?
You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I
have not scattered seed. Therefore you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at
my coming I would have received back with my own interest. Therefore take the talent from him,
and give it to him who has ten talents. And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness.
There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth"(Matthew 25: 26-30)
Dr. James Dobson once wrote, If you live long enough, you will see that life will throw away
your trophies. No matter how important it is to you, time will make the trophies rusty. Who
cares if Zachary Taylor or William Henry Harrion won the vote for the US President? Would it
make any different if Broklyn Dodgers beated Yankee at the world championship in 1955?
Would anybody care about John Gilbert who became a famous actor and one of the most
expensive movie stars in Hollywood in 1920? He died in 1936 from drinking and drugs and he
was just 36. So The world will forget about your success, even the kinds of success that might
seem great, will lose its value as time goes by. It does not mean that you do not need to succeed,
but you need to ask a question, why are those things important to me? Are those trophies for my
life or for? You will achieve true success if you win eternal trophies for God.
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Prophesying / Prophet
Service
Teaching
Counsel & Comfort
Giving
Leadership
Mercy
1 Corinthians 7, 13, 14
8.
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10.
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12.
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Wisdom
Knowledge
Faith
Healing
Miracle
Discerning of spirits
Speaking in tongues
Interpreting tongues
Apostle
Showing mercy
Administration
Ephesians 3
19. Evangelist
20. Pastoral
Example 1:
If a waiter suddenly drops his tray and breaks the plates and glasses.
Prophet:
Thats what happens if you are not careful (motivation: to fix
the problem.
Servant:
Oh.. let me help you clean (motivation: to meet the need).
Teacher:
It happens because the things that you put on the tray were not balanced
(motivation: to find out the reason why something happens).
Counsel:
Next time, try to bring all at once (motivation: to fix the future).
Giving:
Do not worry, I will buy you another food (motivation: to meet the need
at the present time).
Administration: Nancy, please get a mop. Jack, please collect the broken glasses. Rachel,
please help me cook to replace the food. (motivation: to reach the goal of the
group).
Mercy:
Do not be afraid, this thing can happen to anyone.
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Example 2:
If someone is in the hospital.
Prophet:
What is God trying to tell you through this situation? Is there any sin that
you have not confessed?
Servant:
Here is a little something for you. I also bring you your letters. I have fed
your dog and watered the plants at home. Do not worry.
Teacher:
I once learned about your disease and I think this is what
happensa..b..c
Counsel:
How can you use what you learn through this situation to help others in the
future?
Giving:
Do you have enough money to cover all the hospital bill?
Administration: Do not worry about anything; I have delegated your work to four people in
the office.
Mercy:
Im sad when I heard that you are sick. The office is quiet without you. How
are you doing now??
IV.
Now that we have come to understand the importance of knowing your spiritual gifts, below are
the steps to recognize your spiritual gifts:
(OHP : D1.112)
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What are the things that naturally come out of your life?
What are the things that you do and give out a good result?
God gives you spiritual gifts so that you can accomplish something for Him. The call
of God in you is also a natural thing. Did you ever realize that there are certain things
that you can easily do, as if they were flowing out of you? God gives you talents and
grace so that you can do what you have to do easily and naturally. Just like hand could
easily pick up a thing, or feet to walk, likewise every part of the Body of Christ has
been given the grace to fulfill the task that they can do easily and will bring result. If
you have the gift of an evangelist, people will come to Christ constantly through your
ministry. If you have the gift to counsel, you will help others go through their
problems and you will see their lives straightened again. If you have the gift of
administration, your organization/office will be able to run well.
3. RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF
CHRIST
Read the Word of God and books on spiritual gifts. Try different kinds of ministry to
exercise your spiritual gifts. Find the needs of those around you and the needs of your
church. Find a place where you are needed and meet that need.
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V.
If you read thoroughly, after 1 Corinthians 12 speaks about various spiritual gifts,
then 1 Corinthians 13 follows with speaking about love. Love is the foundation of
everything that we do with our spiritual gifts. If we are not careful, there is a
tendency that someone with his spiritual gifts might consider his gifts more important
and thus felt needed more than others. For this reason Paul wrote about love. Love
becomes the glue for the Body of Christ with different gifts, so that the gifts will not
be misused or manipulated for personal use.
If the worlds idea is to compete (to compete with each other to defeat), Gods idea is
to complement (to complete each other). The Word of God reminds us that the people
of God is like a human body. The Holy Spirit intertwined us to be one in the Body of
Christ. Our differences are not divisive but to put us in a dependency to one another.
Every part is valuable to God and is needed by the other parts of the Body.
Beside love, there are the fruits of the Spirit that need to be manifested in the lives of
each believer:
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And
those who are Christs have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If
we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-25)
To exercise your spiritual gifts effectively, you need to have the fruits of the Spirit:
Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Different from the spiritual gifts that are given by the Holy Spirit, these fruits of the
Spirit are the characters we need to build in our lives through our response towards
our daily occurrence and lives.
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Questionnaire
One of the ways to find your spiritual gifts are filling out the questionnaire that soon will
be handed out to you. You have one hour to fill out the questionnaire. There are 125
questions that you need to answer just quickly, so do not spend too much time on one
question. Write down your immediate impression right-away.
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After you found out your spiritual gifts, you would of course want to exercise them. In
this session, you will meet your I Care Leader to discuss how you can develop your
potentials effectively through the ministry in each satellite church.
A man found an eagle egg and put it in the chickens barn. Soon, the egg broke together with the
chickens eggs and so the eagle grew up with the chickens. All his life, this young eagle did what
the young chickens did, thinking that he is one of them. It started to look for worms and bugs in
the way as the chicken. It flapped its wings like the chickens and only flew a few centimeters
above ground. Year after year and this eagle grew old. One day he saw a great bird flying
beautifully in the clear sky. This bird gracefully flew through strong wind and stretched out its
wings. This old eagle looked up and asked, Who is that?. His neighbour said, Well, its an
eagle, king of all birds. It lives in the sky, we live on earth we are only chickens. So, this old
eagle lived and died as chicken, because all its life, it thought itself as a chicken.
Many Christians live like this old eagle. They live from scratching the ground, looking for
worms to eat and cannot soar because they do not know that they are actually eagles, the king
of the sky. They live for the lower purpose than what God has set for them. Do not be content
to live as a chicken; find out and do the call of God in your life, use the spiritual gifts He has
give you to do supernatural things, and win the world with God.
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5. What are your plans to fulfill Gods call for your life?
ooOoo
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