SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 – TRINITY 4
Liturgical Colour: Green
7.15 A.M: Pre-Service Bible Study 25
Conductor: Mr. Reginald Akujobi-Roberts
SUB-THEME/4: Personal Attributes that displease God.
TOPIC: Indulging in the works of darkness.
TEXTS: Rom.1: 20 -32: 13: 11 -14.
AIMS:
* to discover what lures people into the works of darkness,
* to realize the dangers of getting involved in works of darkness
* to avoid getting involved in them.
INTRODUCTION: indulging in “works of darkness” means being actively involved in ungodly habits or actions that can bring shame to the name of Christ. One of the texts reveals how people with the knowledge of God forsook Him for vain glory (Rom. 1: 20 -24). Their rejection by God led them to satanic acts (Rom.1: 25 -31). What else draws church people into works of darkness?
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
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- What does it mean to indulge in works of darkness? (Psa.106: 20; Rom. 1: 23) with reference to Aaron in Ex. 32: 1 -8 and King Saul in 1 Sam. 28: 8 -10.
- In your own understanding, how are contemporary Christians involved in works of darkness? Rom. 1: 23; Ezek. 8: 7 -12; Jer. 2: 11.
- Name and discuss some things or even persons who lure people into the works of darkness, Ezek. 8: 7 -12; Rom. 13: 11 -14.
- What are the dangers of Christians’ involvement in works of darkness? Ex. 32: 9 -10; 1 Sam. 28: 17 -20; Rev. 21: 8.
- How can Christians AVOID getting involved in the works of darkness, Psa.26:4; Prov.4:14-15; 2 Cor.6:14; Eph. 5:11; James 5:16?
CONCLUSION: Christians are warned to steer clear of such deeds that can bring shame to the name of Christ or that can lead other Christians away from the way of salvation because God’s wrath is reserved for all culprits. Besides, these works are not only “unfruitful”, they are in every way harmful to those who indulge in them.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Whoever does the works of darkness will perish by them.
MEMORY VERSE: Ephesians 5: 11 – Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.