DIGGING DEEP 36 Vol.

4 Issue 21 15 May 2011

Topic: The Divine Visitor
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD
Text: John 1:11

INTRODUCTION: In the previous

study as we started our study of John RIVERS PROVINCE 8, ZONE 14, HOUSE OF BREAD AREA
1:11, we considered the theme “HIS
Manatee Hotels, #28, Kaduna Street, D-Line, Port Harcourt.
OWN” and discovered how to become a
favourite of God. This week, we want to consider the two
words “HE CAME”, in order to discover more about the Divine
Visitor, Jesus Christ.

The major questions we wish to answer are as follows:

A farmer found an egg in the bush around his house and
a) Why did Jesus come?
placed it among other eggs. After some weeks, the egg
b) Why was Jesus crucified on the day of the Passover and
hatched into an eaglet and grew among many chicks. The
c) What is the supreme achievement of Jesus Christ?
eaglet jumped highest, flew longer distance and was the
champion of village competitions. Then one day, an older
Jesus came to preach the Kingdom of God Luke 4:43. (What
eagle looked down from the sky. He made the dive, picked
is the difference between His preaching and the gospel)? He
up the young eagle by its claws, soared high in the air and
came as a minister – Matt.20:28 to fulfill the law – Matt.
let it go. The young eagle realized it was time to fly or die!
5:17-19, to seek and save the lost – Luke 19:10, I Timothy
Friend, there are so many people who are scratching the
1:15, to save the world, John 3:17 to give abundant life,
dust like chicken when their place is in the sky soaring with
John 10:10 to bear witness to the truth John 18:37 or rather
the eagles. You are a very special, valuable and worthy
to reveal the Truth
person. It doesn’t matter what others have said you are. And
( Himself), to bring a sword Matt. 10:34 a symbol of Righteousness is not something we can attain through our even the self-imposed shackles around your life can never
judgment, John 9:39. own efforts. It is a free gift from God. Through Jesus, we can remove your worth.
exchange our sin for His righteousness. Whose report about yourself will you believe?
Jesus died on the day of Passover because He is the
Here are four reasons that undoubtedly make you special:
Passover Lamb of God – John 1:29. His crowning work is to
Sunday Service Reason # 1: God Knows Every Detail About You
send Fire on the earth – Luke 12:49 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Programme Even before you were born, God knew you.1 He knows your
SUDAY Sunday School name, desires, dreams. He even knows the number of hairs
CONCLUSION: The crowning work of the Divine Visitor is to Sunday Service 8—10:30 am
Praise & Worship on your head.2 Every day of your life was recorded in his
send fire on the World. Whether that Fire purifies you or Believers Class 7. 30 am
Breakthrough Prayers book.3 “I say this because I know what I am planning for
burns you up, it depends on whose side you are: whether on House Fellowship 6 - 7 pm
Congregational Hymn you," says the Lord. "I have good plans for you, not plans to
the side of Christ or on the side of the world John 16:7-15. Holy Communion Monthly hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”4 The fact
Can you pray that the Holy Ghost fire should fall on you? . Bible Reading that God knows you make you very special.
TUESDAY
Announcement Reason # 2: You Are Unique
Digging Deep 6 - 7.30 pm
Welcoming First Timers None in the billions of people in the world has your
THURSDAY Offering Time fingerprint or DNA. None has your exact talents, gifts and
Faith Clinic 6 - 7 pm Music Ministration abilities. None has gone through the same experiences you
SATURDAY Word Ministration have. Your uniqueness makes you special, needed and
made you and knows how best you can become all you can valuable. You do not have to act, speak, dress or live like
be. That’s why he gave you the Basic Instructions Before Evangelism 4 - 6 pm Closing Prayer
anyone else. Never compare yourself with others. Be the
Leaving Earth. The Bible is God’s manual for knowing better you, not a copy of another.
yourself, so you can accomplish his will for your life. Pastor Deima Dikibo Pastor Runson Williams Reason # 3: Only You Can Make The Contribution
Pastor E.A.Adeboye
Pastor-in-charge Pastor-in-charge
General Overseer
Rivers Province 8 Zone 14
You Can Make
Starting today, say to yourself what God says about You were not an accident. You were born in a time such as
you. Seek Him to know more about yourself. Read His Word Pastor Chizi Michael Dcn Michael Egharevba Elder Peter Richard this for a purpose. There is a contribution that God wants
to know what he says about you. And your life will be Pastor-in-charge Pastor-in-charge Asst Pastor-in-charge
you to make in your family, community, nation and world.5
tremendously changed. House of Bread Area 08055550816 08068003653
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DIGGING DEEP 36 Vol. 1 Issue 45 15 May 2011
Topic: The Divine Visitor
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD
Text: John 1:11

INTRODUCTION: In the previous

study as we started our study of John RIVERS PROVINCE 4, LIVINGSTONE AREA
1:11, we considered the theme “HIS Plot 62, Ilom Street by Abel Ogbonda Lane, Woji, Port Harcourt
OWN” and discovered how to become a
favourite of God. This week, we want to consider the two
words “HE CAME”, in order to discover more about the Divine
Visitor, Jesus Christ.

The major questions we wish to answer are as follows:

A farmer found an egg in the bush around his house and
a) Why did Jesus come?
placed it among other eggs. After some weeks, the egg
b) Why was Jesus crucified on the day of the Passover and
hatched into an eaglet and grew among many chicks. The
c) What is the supreme achievement of Jesus Christ?
eaglet jumped highest, flew longer distance and was the
champion of village competitions. Then one day, an older
Jesus came to preach the Kingdom of God Luke 4:43. (What
eagle looked down from the sky. He made the dive, picked
is the difference between His preaching and the gospel)? He
up the young eagle by its claws, soared high in the air and
came as a minister – Matt.20:28 to fulfill the law – Matt.
let it go. The young eagle realized it was time to fly or die!
5:17-19, to seek and save the lost – Luke 19:10, I Timothy
Friend, there are so many people who are scratching the
1:15, to save the world, John 3:17 to give abundant life,
dust like chicken when their place is in the sky soaring with
John 10:10 to bear witness to the truth John 18:37 or rather
the eagles. You are a very special, valuable and worthy
to reveal the Truth
person. It doesn’t matter what others have said you are. And
( Himself), to bring a sword Matt. 10:34 a symbol of Righteousness is not something we can attain through our even the self-imposed shackles around your life can never
judgment, John 9:39. own efforts. It is a free gift from God. Through Jesus, we can remove your worth.
exchange our sin for His righteousness. Whose report about yourself will you believe?
Jesus died on the day of Passover because He is the
Here are four reasons that undoubtedly make you special:
Passover Lamb of God – John 1:29. His crowning work is to
Sunday Service Reason # 1: God Knows Every Detail About You
send Fire on the earth – Luke 12:49
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Programme Even before you were born, God knew you.1 He knows your
SUDAY Sunday School name, desires, dreams. He even knows the number of hairs
CONCLUSION: The crowning work of the Divine Visitor is to
Sunday Service 8. 00 am Praise & Worship on your head.2 Every day of your life was recorded in his
send fire on the World. Whether that Fire purifies you or
House Fellowship 6 - 7 pm Breakthrough Prayers book.3 “I say this because I know what I am planning for
burns you up, it depends on whose side you are: whether on
Holy Communion Monthly Congregational Hymn you," says the Lord. "I have good plans for you, not plans to
the side of Christ or on the side of the world John 16:7-15.
hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”4 The fact
Can you pray that the Holy Ghost fire should fall on you? . TUESDAY Bible Reading that God knows you make you very special.
Digging Deep 6.00 pm Announcement Reason # 2: You Are Unique
THURSDAY Welcoming First Timers None in the billions of people in the world has your
Faith Clinic 6.00 pm
Offering Time fingerprint or DNA. None has your exact talents, gifts and
Music Ministration abilities. None has gone through the same experiences you
SATURDAY have. Your uniqueness makes you special, needed and
Word Ministration
made you and knows how best you can become all you can Evangelism 4 - 6 pm valuable. You do not have to act, speak, dress or live like
be. That’s why he gave you the Basic Instructions Before
Closing Prayer
anyone else. Never compare yourself with others. Be the
Leaving Earth. The Bible is God’s manual for knowing better you, not a copy of another.
Pastor Peter Bawo Pastor B.Nnadi
yourself, so you can accomplish his will for your life. Pastor E.A.Adeboye
Pastor-in-charge Pastor-in-charge Reason # 3: Only You Can Make The Contribution
General Overseer
Rivers Province 4 Livingstone Zone You Can Make
Starting today, say to yourself what God says about You were not an accident. You were born in a time such as
Pastor B.Nnadi Dcn ‘Banji Adekoya
you. Seek Him to know more about yourself. Read His Word Sister Regina Amos this for a purpose. There is a contribution that God wants
Pastor-in-charge Pastor-in-charge
to know what he says about you. And your life will be Asst. Pastor-in-charge
Livingstone Area 08022921652 you to make in your family, community, nation and world.5
tremendously changed. Unless you rise up to complete your mission, something will
A Weekly Publication of The Redeemed Christian Church of God be a miss in the world. A drop in the ocean, makes part of
And after you have known how valuable you are, help GRACE DIVINE PARISH the ocean.
another person know how valuable they are. Livingstone Area, Zone , Rivers Province 4 Reason # 4: You Have The Freedom To Chose
Plot 62, Ilom Street, by Abel Ogbonda Lane, Woji, Port Harcourt.
E-mail: sanctuaryofgrace-phc@rccgmail.net
You are not a robot to do as programmed. God has given you
Scripture Reference the freedom to choose the kind of life you want to lead. He
Editor: Brother Benjamin Aregbesola (08036052069, 08053357535)
Jer 1:5; Mat10:30; Ps 139:16; Jer 29:11; Acts 13:36 has done his best to show the best way to live your life. He
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DIGGING DEEP 36 Vol. 3, Issue 45 15 May 2011
Topic: The Divine Visitor
Text: John 1:11 THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

INTRODUCTION: In the previous

study as we started our study of John RIVERS PROVINCE 8, ZONE 14, ABRAHAM DESCENDANTS AREA
1:11, we considered the theme “HIS ROAD 3, OFF IWOFE ROAD, RUMUEPIRIKOM, PORT HARCOURT
OWN” and discovered how to become a
favourite of God. This week, we want to consider the two
words “HE CAME”, in order to discover more about the Divine
Visitor, Jesus Christ.

The major questions we wish to answer are as follows:

A farmer found an egg in the bush around his house and
a) Why did Jesus come?
placed it among other eggs. After some weeks, the egg
b) Why was Jesus crucified on the day of the Passover and
hatched into an eaglet and grew among many chicks. The
c) What is the supreme achievement of Jesus Christ?
eaglet jumped highest, flew longer distance and was the
champion of village competitions. Then one day, an older
Jesus came to preach the Kingdom of God Luke 4:43. (What
eagle looked down from the sky. He made the dive, picked
is the difference between His preaching and the gospel)? He
up the young eagle by its claws, soared high in the air and
came as a minister – Matt.20:28 to fulfill the law – Matt.
let it go. The young eagle realized it was time to fly or die!
5:17-19, to seek and save the lost – Luke 19:10, I Timothy
Friend, there are so many people who are scratching the
1:15, to save the world, John 3:17 to give abundant life,
dust like chicken when their place is in the sky soaring with
John 10:10 to bear witness to the truth John 18:37 or rather
the eagles. You are a very special, valuable and worthy
to reveal the Truth
person. It doesn’t matter what others have said you are. And
( Himself), to bring a sword Matt. 10:34 a symbol of Righteousness is not something we can attain through our even the self-imposed shackles around your life can never
judgment, John 9:39. own efforts. It is a free gift from God. Through Jesus, we can remove your worth.
exchange our sin for His righteousness. Whose report about yourself will you believe?
Jesus died on the day of Passover because He is the
Here are four reasons that undoubtedly make you special:
Passover Lamb of God – John 1:29. His crowning work is to
Sunday Service Reason # 1: God Knows Every Detail About You
send Fire on the earth – Luke 12:49 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Even before you were born, God knew you.1 He knows your
Programme
SUDAY Sunday School name, desires, dreams. He even knows the number of hairs
CONCLUSION: The crowning work of the Divine Visitor is to Sunday Service 8—10:30 am
Praise & Worship on your head.2 Every day of your life was recorded in his
send fire on the World. Whether that Fire purifies you or
Believers Class After service book.3 “I say this because I know what I am planning for
burns you up, it depends on whose side you are: whether on Breakthrough Prayers
the side of Christ or on the side of the world John 16:7-15.
House Fellowship 6 - 7 pm you," says the Lord. "I have good plans for you, not plans to
Holy Communion Monthly Congregational Hymn hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”4 The fact
Can you pray that the Holy Ghost fire should fall on you? . Bible Reading
TUESDAY that God knows you make you very special.
Announcement Reason # 2: You Are Unique
Digging Deep 6 – 8pm
Welcoming First Timers None in the billions of people in the world has your
THURSDAY Offering Time fingerprint or DNA. None has your exact talents, gifts and
Faith Clinic 6 - 8 pm Music Ministration abilities. None has gone through the same experiences you
made you and knows how best you can become all you can have. Your uniqueness makes you special, needed and
SATURDAY Word Ministration
be. That’s why he gave you the Basic Instructions Before valuable. You do not have to act, speak, dress or live like
Leaving Earth. The Bible is God’s manual for knowing Evangelism 4 - 6 pm Closing Prayer
anyone else. Never compare yourself with others. Be the
yourself, so you can accomplish his will for your life. better you, not a copy of another.
Pastor Deima Dikibo Pastor Runson Williams
Pastor E.A.Adeboye
Pastor-in-charge Pastor-in-charge
Reason # 3: Only You Can Make The Contribution
Starting today, say to yourself what God says about General Overseer
Rivers Province 8 Zone 14 You Can Make
you. Seek Him to know more about yourself. Read His Word You were not an accident. You were born in a time such as
to know what he says about you. And your life will be Deacon Minainyo Dagogo
Area Pastor
Pastor-in-charge Asst Pastor-in-charge this for a purpose. There is a contribution that God wants
tremendously changed. Abraham Descendants
08029263542 you to make in your family, community, nation and world.5
Unless you rise up to complete your mission, something will
And after you have known how valuable you are, help A Weekly Publication of The Redeemed Christian Church of God be a miss in the world. A drop in the ocean, makes part of
another person know how valuable they are. NEW WINE PARISH the ocean.
Abraham Descendants Area, Zone , Rivers Province 8 Reason # 4: You Have The Freedom To Chose
Scripture Reference Road 3, off Iwofe Road, Rumuepirikom, Port Harcourt.
E-mail: sanctuaryofgrace-phc@rccgmail.net You are not a robot to do as programmed. God has given you
Jer 1:5; Mat10:30; Ps 139:16; Jer 29:11; Acts 13:36 Editor: Brother Benjamin Aregbesola (08036052069, 08053357535) the freedom to choose the kind of life you want to lead. He
has done his best to show the best way to live your life. He
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Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things has done, in Whom this world rejoices;
Who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us;
And keep us in His grace, and guide us when perplexed;
And free us from all ills, in this world and the next!
All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given;
The Son and Him Who reigns with Them in highest Heaven;
The one eternal God, whom earth and Heaven adore;
For thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Conclusion
The Lord Jesus said you are either working with Him or
against Him. To go forward in missions, one has to make a
definite decision to be involved and committed. Prayer is also
very important though it is often easily forgotten.
Questions
1. What is the difference between general interest and real
determination for mission work?
2. Someone has said prayer sessions on missions are one of
the most uneasy to maintain. True or false? Explain.
BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Monday: Acts 13:2-3 - Believe it or not, the Holy Ghost still
commissions the true Christians today.
You can be one.
Tuesday: Mt. 9:37-38 - Our prayers today can increase the
number of labourers on the mission's
field.
Wednesday: John 4:35-36 - A great opportunity is waiting for you.
Seize it now.
Thursday: Mk. 2:3 - God is waiting for the next faithful
Christian worker who will bring souls to
Christ,
Friday: John 1:41-42 - The missionary activities start with the
members of your distant and immediate
relations.
Saturday: John 1:45 - Your friends are within the plan of God
for salvation.
Sunday: Acts 11:25-26 - Remember now and always that the life
of a missionary should be that of
motivation and blessings.
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LESSON 37: Missions And You (Part TWO)
MEMORY VERSE: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost: " Matthew 28:19
BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 15:16-21
INTRODUCTION: As we mentioned last week, missions is a
common word in the church nowadays. However, just like in
the case of prayer where it is more convenient to talk about
than to actually pray, the same can also be said of missions.
When Jesus said we should go, it means that He is expecting a
definite response and a definite plan of action. May God help
you to step into His plan of missions for your life.
Outlines
1. GET INTO GOD'S MISSION PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE
2. HOW TO GET INTO GOD'S MISSION PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE
GET INTO GOD'S Ml SSI ON PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE
It is often said that when a new idea occurs in the world, it
occurs to very many but only a few actually pursue it, to
manifest in reality. Likewise, unless you are really determined
to be a part of God's reconciliation plan for the world, it would
continue to be a good idea that just crosses your mind
occasionally - Isaiah 53:1; Isaiah 64:4; Luke 10:21-24. To
be determined means you are ready to pay the price, face the
consequences and remain immoveable and undaunted in what
you are pursuing - Psalm 34:14; Is. 51:7; Luke 13:31-32.
The first step in missions work is that you are determined to
be part of it. In other words, when you see the hold of the
devil on the world, it grieves and infuriates you and this leads
you to seek and pursue righteousness - Hebrews 1:9.
HOWTO GET INTO GOD'S MISSION PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE
Once you are really determined, it means you have developed
a burden for souls and this will now serve as the fuel for all
your activities in missions - Mk. 6:34; Rom. 10: 1; Rom.
9:1-2. In Christianity, we know that the only thing that can
initiate, sustain and complete any work is prayer. Likewise, the
major thing that will sustain, direct and equip your
participation in missions work is prayer - Isaiah 62:1-2,6-7;
Lk. 18:7-8. The kind of prayer that God expects for mission
work is not an occasional once a week, once a month prayer
session but a daily and continuous exercise in prayer for the
unsaved majority of the world - Mt. 6:9-16,33; Col. 1:9,
Rev. 8:3-4. The extent to which we pray will determine the
extent which every other step we take in mission work will
succeed -John 3:27, Psalm 2:8. After praying, God will direct
you into what step you should take, whether to go, visit,
assist, support or co-ordinate. In all these activities, burden
and prayer constitute the sustaining fuel for the work.
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When you have
been wronged it can
be hard to consider
mercy, but when you
are the one who has
done wrong, mercy
can be what saves
you. Certainly looking
at truth about your-
self can be unacceptable without grace. The Bible is essen-
tially stories of redemption, and how a living and interactive
God intervenes in the lives of regular people. Due to the
graphic nature of man’s offenses in the Bible, one is left with
the impression that God can redeem anything. Without
grace, we cannot grow. “‘For I know the plans I have for
you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for dis-
aster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when
you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you
will find me” (Jeremiah 29:11-13). God time and again takes
unfortunate circumstances and makes them lead to some-
thing better for those that seek Him.
Some treat the Bible as a legal document used to con-
demn. The religious order of the Pharisees neglected the
more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faith-
fulness. “They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s
shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger
to move them. (Matthew 23:4). Religious people can turn
people away from God. “Woe to you, teachers of the law and
Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven
in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let
those enter who are trying to. Woe to you, teachers of the
law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and
sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you
make him twice as much a son of hell as you are” (Matthew
23:13-14). These are strong words from Jesus.
So grace is preferred over judgment because grace is the
way to grow while judgment is used to destroy. Judgment is
growth-producing when accompanied by grace. So one’s
Biblical interpretations are to be interpreted with a goal of
redemption and hope, and not oppression.
A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly,
"I know what the Bible means!"
His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know'
what the Bible means?
The son replied, "I do know!"
"Okay," said his father. "What does the Bible mean?"
"That's easy, Daddy..." the young boy replied excitedly," It
stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.' (This one is
my favorite)
There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and
announced to his congregation: "I have good news and bad
news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our
new building program. The bad news is, it's still out there in your
pockets."