MAMA-THANK YOU
MAMA-THANK YOU….sooo much
MAMA-ASANTE SANA
MAMA-DANKE
MAMA-MERCI BUKU
MAMA-NIMUVEA
MAMA-ORIO MUNO
MAMA-NASIMA MUNO
MAMA-ASANDE MUNO
MAMA-BURAI MUNO
MAMA-SANDITSE MUNO
MAMA-NIWEGA MUNO MUNO
MAMA-You are the most valuable jewel since the Creation of the World
You conceived me without fear or favor
You carried me in the womb for 9 months without a complaint
You bore me with… lots of excitement
With lots of love, you have taken great care of me since I was small
FROM THE DEPTH OF MY HEART-MAMA-THANK YOU SOOO MUCH
MAMA-ASANTE SANA
MAMA-MERCI BUKU
MAMA-you taught me every single lesson in life
You taught me how to sit, walk, eat, dress, talk….and most of all
You took me to Church
You’ve continuously reminded me –THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM (Psa 111:10)
You have taught me-life without JESUS is allll in vain (song-it’s all in vain: it’s all in vain, life without JESUS in vain x2)
You have never given up on me
You have been my source of encouragement and inspiration
You have had to work very hard: wake up very early: spend sleepless nights just to make sure I am comfortable
You have never eaten anything before I am well fed
MAMA-from the depth of my heart…
MAMA I SAY-THANK YOU SOOO MUCH
ASANTE SANA:
NIWEGA MUNO MAMA
MAMA-You have been my role model, my teacher and my guide
When I cry, you wipe away my tears and give a shoulder to lean on
When lonely and discouraged, I find comfort in your warm hands
When happy and successful you cheer me on
You are a special, good and perfect gift to me from God
I can never thank you enough
MAMA FROM THE DEPTH OF MY HEART-I SAY-DANKE
ASANTE SAAANA
NIWEGA MUNOO
This is my prayer for you mama
-may the LORD who sees in secret reward you in broad day light
-may all your paths be ordered by God forever
-Before you call mama,may GOD answer you
-when you are still speaking mama, may GOD answer you
-may long .peaceful, Blessed life be your experience in Jesus Mighty name.
MAMA FROM THE DEPTH OF MY HEART I SAY:--
MAMA-THANK YOU …..sooo much
MAMA-ASANTE SANA
MAMA-DANKE
MAMA-MERCI BUKU
MAMA-NIMUVEA
MAMA-ORIO MUNO
MAMA-NASIMA MUNO
MAMA-ASANDE MUNO
MAMA-BURAI MUNO
MAMA-SANDITSE MUNO
MAMA-NIWEGA MUNO
SONG
What a friend we have in MAMA
All our lives she cares for us
What a privilege to have her
God Bless our MAMA Always
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Thursday, 29 January 2015
PSALM 23
Psalm 23 Defined
The Lord is my Shepherd
THAT'S RELATIONSHIP!
I shall not want
THAT'S SUPPLY!
He makes me to lie down in green pastures
THAT'S REST!
He leads me beside still waters
THAT'S REFRESHMENT!
He restores my soul
THAT'S HEALING!
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
THAT'S GUIDANCE!
For His name sake
THAT'S PURPOSE!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
THAT'S TESTING!
I will fear no evil
THAT'S PROTECTION!
For you are with me
THAT'S FAITHFULNESS!
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me
THAT'S COMFORT!
You preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
THAT'S HOPE!
You anoint my head with oil
THAT'S CONSECRATION!
My cup runs over
THAT'S ABUNDANCE!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
THAT'S BLESSING!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
THAT'S SECURITY!
Forever!
THAT'S ETERNITY!
The Lord is my Shepherd
THAT'S RELATIONSHIP!
I shall not want
THAT'S SUPPLY!
He makes me to lie down in green pastures
THAT'S REST!
He leads me beside still waters
THAT'S REFRESHMENT!
He restores my soul
THAT'S HEALING!
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
THAT'S GUIDANCE!
For His name sake
THAT'S PURPOSE!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
THAT'S TESTING!
I will fear no evil
THAT'S PROTECTION!
For you are with me
THAT'S FAITHFULNESS!
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me
THAT'S COMFORT!
You preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
THAT'S HOPE!
You anoint my head with oil
THAT'S CONSECRATION!
My cup runs over
THAT'S ABUNDANCE!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
THAT'S BLESSING!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
THAT'S SECURITY!
Forever!
THAT'S ETERNITY!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHING/TRAINING IS A SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
SUNDAY SCHOOL IS A SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT GIVEN BY JESUS-WHEN HE SAID…LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME..MAT 19:14
WHO ARE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS /MINISTERS?
They are letters from God 2 Cor 3:3 For as much as we are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not in ink, but with the Spirit of the Living God: not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of heart.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER/MINISTER
They must be role models for the children to follow in all areas of your life. E.g. dressing, acts, talks(language), temperaments, attitudes, character e.t.c Live the lessons or the messages you teach: have a Godly Walk
Love ALL the children who come by your way either in Church or out there
Have a vision for the assignment given (By God) for Children. E.g. this month or year or week or Quarter, God helping me, I want all the children to be able to say Our Lord’s Prayer, sing a certain song e.t.c
Be committed and consistent in the work of Children no matter what Ecc 9:10:John 3:16
Psalm 37:5
Be enthusiastic in the work. That is being full of energy. Don’t expect any encouragement from any person. Be self motivated. Enjoy the work. Look forward to meeting with the Children since they shall come back with testimonies in their hands .Know your reward is in Heaven and before Heaven, God shall make you a Sign and a Wonder here on earth. Exo 23:25
Be willing to work with children out of your heart and not through duress, eye service or force
Have a teachable Spirit. Be willing always to learn new things that you may remain relevant to the Children and they will always be willing to come again and again with their friends to hear about Christ.
Take the assignment seriously. This includes but not limited to preparation of lessons, praying for ALL your children, visiting them either in school especially during their visiting days or at their homes, being concerned when they do not attend church, performance in school and also in church .
When children get saved, be willing to follow them up and move them to next level of Christianity
Be willing to learn from the Children and do not undermine any of their contributions even their presence. Be an active listener to them: give them your whole self/being.(if it is possible, even invite them to your home or house then treat them.let them enjoy your company away from Church set up and they will always relate with you closely)
Be genuinely interested in Children and their affairs. E.g. organize for a birth day party for each one of them to celebrate together with their fellow children even if they had one at home.(let the children be part of you and you should be part of them) Mat 19:14
Recruit and mentor other teachers in the department so that you work as a team. For instance, Pastor can be able to do all the work but he also needs other departments such as Choir,ushering,Sunday school e.t.c. Jesus when He was on earth, He had the capability to do all things but He appointed Disciples who made a team and were able to deliver the Message of the Gospel of Christ till tomorrow
Appreciate ALL the Children as they are and identify their talents and different capabilities and motivate ALL of them.
Make the sessions fun and interesting by being creative and innovative. The Grace of God is sufficient. Have different songs,stories,characters. This calls for being a studious student like David. Read the Bible stories, read the Books of the month, listen to Children songs.
Have rewards for motivating the Children which do not have to be expensive e.g. sweets, Bible mark, outing for the whole Sunday school family to a local play ground and playing. Please note some of the areas for rewards include memorization of Bible verses and Bible lessons ,having a Bible, or note book, songs, discipline among other areas. This will encourage the children to have healthy completion and concentrate.
Have God’s/Jesus attitude towards the children
Ability to submit to Authority.Respects,recognizes and Honors’ the Authority who is the Pastor in Charge.
Trust Christ as the Teacher and the Holy Spirit for guidance and counsel,Wisdom,Underastanding in all matters
Have a testimony 1 Tim 4:12 /must be born again
Humble, approachable and have a patient attitude 2 Tim 2:24,25
Hard working-John 5:17 But Jesus answered them, My father worketh hitherto, and I Work.
WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM TEACHERS STAND FOR?
T-Teachable(like the disciples of Jesus)
E-Enthusiastic(sold out: value addition/creative/innovative)
A-Approachable(by ALL-Authority, parents and children)
C-Consecrated(pure,Holy,upright,Holy Spirit led)
H-Honest(to ourselves, to God and Children: not eye service: GENUINE)
E-Enduring(it is Hard work-John 5:17)
R-Ready
S-Sensitive(to the Holy Spirit,Authority,Parents and Children)
When all is said and done, God does not use the qualified but the Available.1 Cor 1:23-31
We are labourers together with Christ . we should then serve with fear and trembling. 1 Cor 3:9
God will empower teachers’ with His Grace when they humble themselves James 4:6,10
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY GIVEN TO US BY GOD AND HIS REWARD IS SURE:
SHALOM
WHO ARE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS /MINISTERS?
They are letters from God 2 Cor 3:3 For as much as we are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not in ink, but with the Spirit of the Living God: not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of heart.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER/MINISTER
They must be role models for the children to follow in all areas of your life. E.g. dressing, acts, talks(language), temperaments, attitudes, character e.t.c Live the lessons or the messages you teach: have a Godly Walk
Love ALL the children who come by your way either in Church or out there
Have a vision for the assignment given (By God) for Children. E.g. this month or year or week or Quarter, God helping me, I want all the children to be able to say Our Lord’s Prayer, sing a certain song e.t.c
Be committed and consistent in the work of Children no matter what Ecc 9:10:John 3:16
Psalm 37:5
Be enthusiastic in the work. That is being full of energy. Don’t expect any encouragement from any person. Be self motivated. Enjoy the work. Look forward to meeting with the Children since they shall come back with testimonies in their hands .Know your reward is in Heaven and before Heaven, God shall make you a Sign and a Wonder here on earth. Exo 23:25
Be willing to work with children out of your heart and not through duress, eye service or force
Have a teachable Spirit. Be willing always to learn new things that you may remain relevant to the Children and they will always be willing to come again and again with their friends to hear about Christ.
Take the assignment seriously. This includes but not limited to preparation of lessons, praying for ALL your children, visiting them either in school especially during their visiting days or at their homes, being concerned when they do not attend church, performance in school and also in church .
When children get saved, be willing to follow them up and move them to next level of Christianity
Be willing to learn from the Children and do not undermine any of their contributions even their presence. Be an active listener to them: give them your whole self/being.(if it is possible, even invite them to your home or house then treat them.let them enjoy your company away from Church set up and they will always relate with you closely)
Be genuinely interested in Children and their affairs. E.g. organize for a birth day party for each one of them to celebrate together with their fellow children even if they had one at home.(let the children be part of you and you should be part of them) Mat 19:14
Recruit and mentor other teachers in the department so that you work as a team. For instance, Pastor can be able to do all the work but he also needs other departments such as Choir,ushering,Sunday school e.t.c. Jesus when He was on earth, He had the capability to do all things but He appointed Disciples who made a team and were able to deliver the Message of the Gospel of Christ till tomorrow
Appreciate ALL the Children as they are and identify their talents and different capabilities and motivate ALL of them.
Make the sessions fun and interesting by being creative and innovative. The Grace of God is sufficient. Have different songs,stories,characters. This calls for being a studious student like David. Read the Bible stories, read the Books of the month, listen to Children songs.
Have rewards for motivating the Children which do not have to be expensive e.g. sweets, Bible mark, outing for the whole Sunday school family to a local play ground and playing. Please note some of the areas for rewards include memorization of Bible verses and Bible lessons ,having a Bible, or note book, songs, discipline among other areas. This will encourage the children to have healthy completion and concentrate.
Have God’s/Jesus attitude towards the children
Ability to submit to Authority.Respects,recognizes and Honors’ the Authority who is the Pastor in Charge.
Trust Christ as the Teacher and the Holy Spirit for guidance and counsel,Wisdom,Underastanding in all matters
Have a testimony 1 Tim 4:12 /must be born again
Humble, approachable and have a patient attitude 2 Tim 2:24,25
Hard working-John 5:17 But Jesus answered them, My father worketh hitherto, and I Work.
WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM TEACHERS STAND FOR?
T-Teachable(like the disciples of Jesus)
E-Enthusiastic(sold out: value addition/creative/innovative)
A-Approachable(by ALL-Authority, parents and children)
C-Consecrated(pure,Holy,upright,Holy Spirit led)
H-Honest(to ourselves, to God and Children: not eye service: GENUINE)
E-Enduring(it is Hard work-John 5:17)
R-Ready
S-Sensitive(to the Holy Spirit,Authority,Parents and Children)
When all is said and done, God does not use the qualified but the Available.1 Cor 1:23-31
We are labourers together with Christ . we should then serve with fear and trembling. 1 Cor 3:9
God will empower teachers’ with His Grace when they humble themselves James 4:6,10
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY GIVEN TO US BY GOD AND HIS REWARD IS SURE:
SHALOM
PRAYER AND FASTING 4
Winners’ Chapel Sunday school – Nyeri
Date: 4th January 2015
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 1
Ages: 1 - 15 Years
THEME: HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END-THAT’S MY NEW REALM&YOUR NEW REALM..Phil 3:20-21
Prophetic Focus: PRAYER&FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE..Isa 58:6-14
TOPIC:MEANING OF HEAVEN ON EARTH& PRAYER AND FASTING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand the Meaning of the THEME of the year-HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the week was; how prepared are they to go to school/home was; ask them about their: friends; teachers :parents: guardians etc
Do a detailed introduction of the Theme of the year: its meaning and importance to us as a commission and as individuals.
-use the materials given to discuss how Heaven on Earth looks like. Some of the points to note include:-In HEAVEN ON EARTH:-
• There is no failing-only success
• It’s a beautiful place made of gold
• No death, sorrows ,pain, tears
• No curse
• We live like Angels of God who are strong to do all things
• We have supernatural intelligence like the Angels
• We conquer /succeed where others fail
• We defeat our enemies(allow the children to name some of the enemies e.g sickness, disease, peer pressure, bad habits like lying e.t.c
• We take charge of all situations/circumstances wherever we are.. we are in dominion/we rule/we say what we want to see
• Whatever is not found in Heaven is not allowed to be near us/families
• Never stranded because God is our guide both day and night
Text Rev 21:4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Rev 22:3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
Song-
BIBLICAL CHARACTER:EXAMPLES OF SOME PEOPLE WHO DEMONSTRATED HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END
JESUS:-the life of Jesus was full of wonders(miracles) and he clearly showed that in Heaven there was no death by raising Lazarus: no sickness by healing all that were sick: no poverty or hunger by feeding all that were hungry: ask the children to share other miracles that Christ did while on earth.
How was Jesus able to do all these thing? HE obtained his power in Prayer and Fasting Luke 4:1-14
MEMORY VERSE Phil 3:20..But our citizenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, The LORD JESUS CHRIST.
BIBLICAL TRUTH: HEAVEN ON EARTH IS FOR ALL CITIZENS OF HEAVEN
CHALLENGE FACTOR: AM I A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN OR A CANDIDATE?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: This Year, Heaven on Earth is my portion in Jesus Mighty Name
ALTER CALL.
http://freshheavenlybread.blogspot.com/
Date: 4th January 2015
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 1
Ages: 1 - 15 Years
THEME: HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END-THAT’S MY NEW REALM&YOUR NEW REALM..Phil 3:20-21
Prophetic Focus: PRAYER&FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE..Isa 58:6-14
TOPIC:MEANING OF HEAVEN ON EARTH& PRAYER AND FASTING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand the Meaning of the THEME of the year-HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the week was; how prepared are they to go to school/home was; ask them about their: friends; teachers :parents: guardians etc
Do a detailed introduction of the Theme of the year: its meaning and importance to us as a commission and as individuals.
-use the materials given to discuss how Heaven on Earth looks like. Some of the points to note include:-In HEAVEN ON EARTH:-
• There is no failing-only success
• It’s a beautiful place made of gold
• No death, sorrows ,pain, tears
• No curse
• We live like Angels of God who are strong to do all things
• We have supernatural intelligence like the Angels
• We conquer /succeed where others fail
• We defeat our enemies(allow the children to name some of the enemies e.g sickness, disease, peer pressure, bad habits like lying e.t.c
• We take charge of all situations/circumstances wherever we are.. we are in dominion/we rule/we say what we want to see
• Whatever is not found in Heaven is not allowed to be near us/families
• Never stranded because God is our guide both day and night
Text Rev 21:4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Rev 22:3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
Song-
BIBLICAL CHARACTER:EXAMPLES OF SOME PEOPLE WHO DEMONSTRATED HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END
JESUS:-the life of Jesus was full of wonders(miracles) and he clearly showed that in Heaven there was no death by raising Lazarus: no sickness by healing all that were sick: no poverty or hunger by feeding all that were hungry: ask the children to share other miracles that Christ did while on earth.
How was Jesus able to do all these thing? HE obtained his power in Prayer and Fasting Luke 4:1-14
MEMORY VERSE Phil 3:20..But our citizenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, The LORD JESUS CHRIST.
BIBLICAL TRUTH: HEAVEN ON EARTH IS FOR ALL CITIZENS OF HEAVEN
CHALLENGE FACTOR: AM I A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN OR A CANDIDATE?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: This Year, Heaven on Earth is my portion in Jesus Mighty Name
ALTER CALL.
http://freshheavenlybread.blogspot.com/
PRAYER AND FASTING 3
Winners’ Chapel Intl.-Sunday school – Nyeri
Date: 11th January 2015
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 2
Ages: 1 - 15 Years
THEME: HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END-THAT’S MY NEW REALM&YOUR NEW REALM..Phil 3:20-21
Prophetic Focus: PRAYER&FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE..Isa 58:6-14
TOPIC: PRAYER AND FASTING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand the Meaning of Prayer and Fasting by Reading the word of God together with the Children: telling Bible Story on the Biblical Character: asking the Children questions on the topic: explaining in details the topic :Discussions
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the week was; school/home was; ask them about their: friends; teachers :parents: guardians etc
Do a recap of last week’s lesson.
Text Isa 58:6-14{CALL TO WORSHIP} {58:6} [Is] not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? {58:7} [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou sees the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own{58:8} Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward. {58:9} Then shall thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shall cry, and he shall say, Here I [am.] If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; {58:10} And [if] thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness [be] as the noonday: {58:11} And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. {58:12} And [they that shall be] of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shall be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.{58:13} If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, [from] doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the
Sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shall honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking [thine own] words: {58:14} Then shall thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the
Mouth of the LORD hath spoken [it.
Song-
BIBLICAL CHARACTER:EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE FROM THE BIBLE WHO FASTED AND PRAYED:JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES
-Prayer-Mat 6:5-13{Ask the Children to name all the 12 Disciples of Jesus)
What is Prayer? It is:-communicating to God it’s a two way traffic(ask Children how they communicate with their friends, parents, siblings, teachers and others?
-Prayer is asking and receiving from God according to HIS word(HIS word has promises,commandments,wisdom,understanding e.t.c)
-Fasting-Luke 4:1-14(temptations of Jesus)
What is Fasting? It is staying without food or drinks for a certain period of time with the aim of going before God in Prayer for a particular/certain reason…e.g breakthrough in school academics, salvation of Parents/siblings, friends,neighbours,teachers,to get the best school …ask the children to give other reasons why they would pray and Fast.
What is Prayer &Fasting? It is the Master key to the world of Unlimited Breakthrough..Mat 17:21
MEMORY VERSE Mat 17:21 This kind goes not out but by Prayer and Fasting
BIBLICAL TRUTH: PRAYER AND FASTING IS THE KEY TO A WORLD OF ALL POSSIBILITIES
CHALLENGE FACTOR: HOW MANY TIMES DO I FAST AND PRAY?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: This Year By the Grace of God I will train my body to Pray and Fast
ALTER CALL.
Date: 11th January 2015
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 2
Ages: 1 - 15 Years
THEME: HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END-THAT’S MY NEW REALM&YOUR NEW REALM..Phil 3:20-21
Prophetic Focus: PRAYER&FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE..Isa 58:6-14
TOPIC: PRAYER AND FASTING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand the Meaning of Prayer and Fasting by Reading the word of God together with the Children: telling Bible Story on the Biblical Character: asking the Children questions on the topic: explaining in details the topic :Discussions
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the week was; school/home was; ask them about their: friends; teachers :parents: guardians etc
Do a recap of last week’s lesson.
Text Isa 58:6-14{CALL TO WORSHIP} {58:6} [Is] not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? {58:7} [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou sees the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own{58:8} Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward. {58:9} Then shall thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shall cry, and he shall say, Here I [am.] If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; {58:10} And [if] thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness [be] as the noonday: {58:11} And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. {58:12} And [they that shall be] of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shall be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.{58:13} If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, [from] doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the
Sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shall honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking [thine own] words: {58:14} Then shall thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the
Mouth of the LORD hath spoken [it.
Song-
BIBLICAL CHARACTER:EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE FROM THE BIBLE WHO FASTED AND PRAYED:JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES
-Prayer-Mat 6:5-13{Ask the Children to name all the 12 Disciples of Jesus)
What is Prayer? It is:-communicating to God it’s a two way traffic(ask Children how they communicate with their friends, parents, siblings, teachers and others?
-Prayer is asking and receiving from God according to HIS word(HIS word has promises,commandments,wisdom,understanding e.t.c)
-Fasting-Luke 4:1-14(temptations of Jesus)
What is Fasting? It is staying without food or drinks for a certain period of time with the aim of going before God in Prayer for a particular/certain reason…e.g breakthrough in school academics, salvation of Parents/siblings, friends,neighbours,teachers,to get the best school …ask the children to give other reasons why they would pray and Fast.
What is Prayer &Fasting? It is the Master key to the world of Unlimited Breakthrough..Mat 17:21
MEMORY VERSE Mat 17:21 This kind goes not out but by Prayer and Fasting
BIBLICAL TRUTH: PRAYER AND FASTING IS THE KEY TO A WORLD OF ALL POSSIBILITIES
CHALLENGE FACTOR: HOW MANY TIMES DO I FAST AND PRAY?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: This Year By the Grace of God I will train my body to Pray and Fast
ALTER CALL.
PRAYER AND FASTING 2
Winners’ Chapel Intl.-Sunday school – Nyeri
Date: 18th January 2015
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 3
Ages: 1 - 15 Years
THEME: HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END-THAT’S MY NEW REALM&YOUR NEW REALM..Phil 3:20-21
Prophetic Focus: PRAYER&FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE..Isa 58:6-14
TOPIC: PRAYER AND FASTING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand what is in Prayer and Fasting: telling Bible Story on the Biblical Character: asking the Children questions on the topic: explaining in details the topic : open Discussions-Questions and answers
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the week was; school/home was; ask them about their: friends; teachers :parents: guardians etc
Do a recap of last week’s lesson.
Text Isa 58:6-14{CALL TO WORSHIP} {58:6} [Is] not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? {58:7} [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou sees the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own{58:8} Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward. {58:9} Then shall thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shall cry, and he shall say, Here I [am.] If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; {58:10} And [if] thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness [be] as the noonday: {58:11} And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. {58:12} And [they that shall be] of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shall be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.{58:13} If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, [from] doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the
Sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shall honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking [thine own] words: {58:14} Then shall thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the
Mouth of the LORD hath spoken [it.
Song-we are a chosen generation
BIBLICAL CHARACTER:EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE FROM THE BIBLE WHO FASTED AND PRAYED:MOSES:-{Meaning-to draw our}Exo 2:10
-Parents-Amram&Jochebed: Siblings-Aaron(older brother-Moses spokesman)&Miriam: Wife-Zipporah: His Children:-Gershom&Eliezer
Moses heard from, spoke directly to and interacted personally with God(one on one basis).
-Moses fasted for 80 days{40 days twice}{Exo 24:18:Exo 34:28}
Bible trivia
-On which mountain did God first speak to Moses?
-name the plagues that Moses brought on Egyptians so that they may let Israelites go.
-Which was the prayer of Moses…Moses is known for which prayer?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRAYER AND FASTING?
• Our Prayers are heard Isa 58:4&9
• We grow Spiritual as water and fertilizer is to crops so is Prayer and Fasting to our Spirits Isa 58:6
• We get power to destroy any evil /devil plans Isa 58:6
• We get revelations into Gods Secrets and Plans for our lives Isa 58:8
• We get divine guidance Isa 58:12
MEMORY VERSE Jer 33:3 call unto me, and I will answer you and show you great and Mighty things which you know not
BIBLICAL TRUTH: PRAYER AND FASTING IS FOR OUR OWN BENEFIT
CHALLENGE FACTOR: WHY DO YOU PRAY AND FAST?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: As I Pray and Fast This Year I must change my spiritual level in Jesus Mighty Name
ALTER CALL.
Date: 18th January 2015
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 3
Ages: 1 - 15 Years
THEME: HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END-THAT’S MY NEW REALM&YOUR NEW REALM..Phil 3:20-21
Prophetic Focus: PRAYER&FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE..Isa 58:6-14
TOPIC: PRAYER AND FASTING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand what is in Prayer and Fasting: telling Bible Story on the Biblical Character: asking the Children questions on the topic: explaining in details the topic : open Discussions-Questions and answers
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the week was; school/home was; ask them about their: friends; teachers :parents: guardians etc
Do a recap of last week’s lesson.
Text Isa 58:6-14{CALL TO WORSHIP} {58:6} [Is] not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? {58:7} [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou sees the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own{58:8} Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward. {58:9} Then shall thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shall cry, and he shall say, Here I [am.] If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; {58:10} And [if] thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness [be] as the noonday: {58:11} And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. {58:12} And [they that shall be] of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shall be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.{58:13} If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, [from] doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the
Sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shall honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking [thine own] words: {58:14} Then shall thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the
Mouth of the LORD hath spoken [it.
Song-we are a chosen generation
BIBLICAL CHARACTER:EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE FROM THE BIBLE WHO FASTED AND PRAYED:MOSES:-{Meaning-to draw our}Exo 2:10
-Parents-Amram&Jochebed: Siblings-Aaron(older brother-Moses spokesman)&Miriam: Wife-Zipporah: His Children:-Gershom&Eliezer
Moses heard from, spoke directly to and interacted personally with God(one on one basis).
-Moses fasted for 80 days{40 days twice}{Exo 24:18:Exo 34:28}
Bible trivia
-On which mountain did God first speak to Moses?
-name the plagues that Moses brought on Egyptians so that they may let Israelites go.
-Which was the prayer of Moses…Moses is known for which prayer?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRAYER AND FASTING?
• Our Prayers are heard Isa 58:4&9
• We grow Spiritual as water and fertilizer is to crops so is Prayer and Fasting to our Spirits Isa 58:6
• We get power to destroy any evil /devil plans Isa 58:6
• We get revelations into Gods Secrets and Plans for our lives Isa 58:8
• We get divine guidance Isa 58:12
MEMORY VERSE Jer 33:3 call unto me, and I will answer you and show you great and Mighty things which you know not
BIBLICAL TRUTH: PRAYER AND FASTING IS FOR OUR OWN BENEFIT
CHALLENGE FACTOR: WHY DO YOU PRAY AND FAST?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: As I Pray and Fast This Year I must change my spiritual level in Jesus Mighty Name
ALTER CALL.
PRAYER AND FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE
Winners’ Chapel Intl.-Sunday school – Nyeri
Date: 25th January 2015
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 4
Ages: 1 - 15 Years
THEME: HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END-THAT’S MY NEW REALM&YOUR NEW REALM...Phil 3:20-21
Prophetic Focus: PRAYER&FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE...Isa 58:6-14
TOPIC: PRAYER AND FASTING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand what is in Prayer and Fasting: telling Bible Story on the Biblical Character: asking the Children questions on the topic: explaining in details the topic: open Discussions-Questions and answers
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the week was; school/home was; ask them about their: friends; teachers: school: parents: guardians etc
Do a recap of last week’s lesson.
Text Isa 58:6-14{CALL TO WORSHIP} 1 SAM {7:3} And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, [then] put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines. {7:4} Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only. {7:5}And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD. {7:6} And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured [it] out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpeh.
Song- I prayed I prayed and Jesus answered me: I prayed I prayed ooh: I prayed I prayed and Jesus answered me: It is well with my soul
BIBLICAL CHARACTER: EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE FROM THE BIBLE WHO FASTED AND PRAYED: PAUL :-{ Meaning-LITTLE} Saul (asked of God)
Previously He was a persecutor of Believers (Acts 8:3). After conversion on His way to Damascus ,He preached, many believed and he wrote 13 books of the New Testament out of the 27 in the NT{Romans,1&2 Corinthians,Galatians,Ephesians,Phillipians,Colossians,1&2 Thessalonians,1&2 Timothy,Titus&Philemon}
-He was the first Christian Apostle to the Gentiles
-Paul fasted often...Acts 9:9:2 Cor 11:27
Bible trivia
-who prayed for Saul/Paul to receive His sight again (to see)?
-how many days did Paul become blind?
-How many missionary journeys did Paul make to preach the word of God? 3
-name some of the people that preached with Paul in His preaching missions (at least 3) Barnabas, Mark, John Mark,Silas,Timothy,Priscilla,Aquilla
HOW ARE WE TO PRAY AND FAST FOR OUR PRAYER AND FASTING TO HAVE MEANING/EFFECT?
¯ We must Pray and fast in Love-Isa 58:4,7,9b/10
¯ We must Pray and Fast in Faith-Mat 17:20-21:Mat 9:29:Mat 9:20-21
MEMORY VERSE Mat 6:9-13 Our Lord’s Prayer {in form of a song}
BIBLICAL TRUTH: FOR PRAYER AND FASTING TO HAVE MEANING, IT MUST BE DONE IN LOVE AND FAITH
CHALLENGE FACTOR: WHEN I AM FASTING, DO I DO IT IN LOVE AND FAITH?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: LORD HELP ME TO PRAY AND FAST IN LOVE AND FAITH ALWAYS
ALTER CALL.
Announcement-Next Sunday (1/2/15) shall be games Sunday-2nd Service and Exam 1st Service.
Date: 25th January 2015
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 4
Ages: 1 - 15 Years
THEME: HEAVEN ON EARTH-WONDERS WITHOUT END-THAT’S MY NEW REALM&YOUR NEW REALM...Phil 3:20-21
Prophetic Focus: PRAYER&FASTING EMPOWERS FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH EXPERIENCE...Isa 58:6-14
TOPIC: PRAYER AND FASTING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand what is in Prayer and Fasting: telling Bible Story on the Biblical Character: asking the Children questions on the topic: explaining in details the topic: open Discussions-Questions and answers
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the week was; school/home was; ask them about their: friends; teachers: school: parents: guardians etc
Do a recap of last week’s lesson.
Text Isa 58:6-14{CALL TO WORSHIP} 1 SAM {7:3} And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, [then] put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines. {7:4} Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only. {7:5}And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD. {7:6} And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured [it] out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpeh.
Song- I prayed I prayed and Jesus answered me: I prayed I prayed ooh: I prayed I prayed and Jesus answered me: It is well with my soul
BIBLICAL CHARACTER: EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE FROM THE BIBLE WHO FASTED AND PRAYED: PAUL :-{ Meaning-LITTLE} Saul (asked of God)
Previously He was a persecutor of Believers (Acts 8:3). After conversion on His way to Damascus ,He preached, many believed and he wrote 13 books of the New Testament out of the 27 in the NT{Romans,1&2 Corinthians,Galatians,Ephesians,Phillipians,Colossians,1&2 Thessalonians,1&2 Timothy,Titus&Philemon}
-He was the first Christian Apostle to the Gentiles
-Paul fasted often...Acts 9:9:2 Cor 11:27
Bible trivia
-who prayed for Saul/Paul to receive His sight again (to see)?
-how many days did Paul become blind?
-How many missionary journeys did Paul make to preach the word of God? 3
-name some of the people that preached with Paul in His preaching missions (at least 3) Barnabas, Mark, John Mark,Silas,Timothy,Priscilla,Aquilla
HOW ARE WE TO PRAY AND FAST FOR OUR PRAYER AND FASTING TO HAVE MEANING/EFFECT?
¯ We must Pray and fast in Love-Isa 58:4,7,9b/10
¯ We must Pray and Fast in Faith-Mat 17:20-21:Mat 9:29:Mat 9:20-21
MEMORY VERSE Mat 6:9-13 Our Lord’s Prayer {in form of a song}
BIBLICAL TRUTH: FOR PRAYER AND FASTING TO HAVE MEANING, IT MUST BE DONE IN LOVE AND FAITH
CHALLENGE FACTOR: WHEN I AM FASTING, DO I DO IT IN LOVE AND FAITH?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: LORD HELP ME TO PRAY AND FAST IN LOVE AND FAITH ALWAYS
ALTER CALL.
Announcement-Next Sunday (1/2/15) shall be games Sunday-2nd Service and Exam 1st Service.
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
WINNERS CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL GUIDING PILLARS
The 12 Pillars Of The Commission - Winners' Chapel International
12 Pillars of our Commission
Here are the 12 stones, after the
order of Joshua 4:1-8, 20-24 (Read the scriptures below)
1.
FAITH (1 John 5:4; Eph. 6:16)
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” – 1 John 5:4
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” – 1 John 5:4
2.
THE WORD (John 1:1-12; Heb. 1:3)
“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.” – Heb. 1:3
“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.” – Heb. 1:3
3.
THE
SUPERNATURAL (Ps. 82:5-7; John 3:8)
“The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.” - John 3:8
“The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.” - John 3:8
4.
THE HOLY
SPIRIT (Acts 1:1-8; Isaiah 10:27)
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” – Isaiah 10:27
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” – Isaiah 10:27
5.
PROSPERITY (3 John 2; Ps. 35:27; Zech. 1:17)
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” - 3 John 2
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” - 3 John 2
6.
PRAYER (1 John 5:14)
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us.” – 1 John 5:14
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us.” – 1 John 5:14
7.
HEALING (Isaiah 53:3-4; Jer. 8:22; Matt. 8:17)
“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” – Matt. 8:17
“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” – Matt. 8:17
8.
WISDOM (Prov. 24:3-4, Isaiah 33:6)
“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.” – Isaiah 33:6
“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.” – Isaiah 33:6
9.
SUCCESS (Joshua 1:8-10)
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” – Joshua 1: 8
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” – Joshua 1: 8
10.
VISION (Prov. 29:18, Jer. 29:11)
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” - Prov. 29:18
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” - Prov. 29:18
11.
CONSECRATION (Hebrews12:14; 2Tim. 2:19)
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. ” - 2 Tim. 2:19
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. ” - 2 Tim. 2:19
12.
PRAISE (2 Chro. 20:20-22; Ps. 67:1-7; 149:1-9)
“And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah: and they were smitten.” - 2 Chro. 20:22
“And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah: and they were smitten.” - 2 Chro. 20:22
Joshua 4:1 – 8
1 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,
1 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,
2 Take you twelve men out of the people, out
of every tribe a man,
3 And command ye them, saying, Take you hence
out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood
firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in
the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.
4 Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he
had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:
5 And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before
the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man
of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of
the children of Israel:
6 That this may be a sign among you, that when
your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these
stones?
7 Then ye shall answer them, That the waters
of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it
passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall
be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.
8 And the children of Israel did so as Joshua
commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD
spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of
Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and
laid them down there.
Joshua 4:20 – 24
20 And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.
20 And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.
21 And he spake unto the children of Israel,
saying, When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying,
What mean these stones?
22 Then ye shall let your children know,
saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land.
23 For the LORD your God dried up the waters
of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did
to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over:
24 That all the people of the earth might know
the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God
for ever. (KJV)
CHRISTMAZ QUIZ
CHRISTMAS I.Q. QUIZ
1. What does the Bible say that the Innkeeper said to Mary and Joseph? (Luke 2:7)
A. "There is no room in the inn."
B. "I have a stable you can use."
C. "Come back later; I should have a vacancy"
D. Both A and B
E. None of the above
2. A manger is a...
A. Stable for domestic animals
B. Wooden hay storage bin
C. Watering trough
D. Barn
3. Which animals does the Bible say were present at Jesus' birth?
A. Cows, sheep, goats
B. Cows, donkeys, sheep
C. Only sheep and cows
D. Miscellaneous barnyard animals
E. None of the above
4. According to the Bible, who saw the star in the east?
A. Shepherds
B. Mary and Joseph
C. Three Kings
D. Both A and C
E. None of the above
5. According to the Bible, how did Mary and Joseph get to Bethlehem?
A Camel
B. Donkey
C. Walked
D. Joseph walked, Mary rode a donkey
E. Horse-drawn chariot
F. The Bible doesn't say
6. How many angels spoke to the shepherds? (Luke 2:10)
A. One
B. Three
C. A multitude
D. None of the above
7. What did the angels say/sing? (Luke 2:14)
A. "Glory to God in the highest, etc."
B. "Alleluia"
C. "Joy the world, the Lord is come"
D. "Unto us a child is born, Unto us a son is given"
8. What is a heavenly host?
A. The angel at the gate of heaven
B. The angel who serves refreshments in heaven
C. An angel choir
D. An angel army
9. What is Frankincense?
A. A precious metal
B. A precious fabric
C. A precious perfume
D. None of the above
10. In Matthew, what does "wise men" or "Magi" refer to?
A. Men of the educated class
B. Eastern Kings
C. Astronomers
D. Harvard Graduates
11. What is Myrrh?
A. Middle Eastern Money
B. A drink
C. The sound a happy cat makes
D. A spice used for burying people
E. None of the above
12. How many wise men does the Bible say came to see Jesus? _____
13. Where did the "magi" find Jesus? (Matthew 2:11)
A. In a manger
B. In a stable
C. In Nazareth
D. In a house
14. When the "magi" found Jesus he was... (Matthew 2:11)
A. A babe wrapped in swaddling clothes
B. A young child
C. A boy in the temple
D. A grown man
15. The "star in the east" that the wise men followed... (Matthew 2:9)
A. Stayed in the same place their entire journey
B. Disappeared and reappeared
C. Moved ahead of them and stopped over the place where Jesus was
D. Stayed above the manger the night Jesus was born
E. None of the above
16. The "magi" stopped in Jerusalem... (Matthew 2:2)
A. To inform Herod about Jesus
B. To find out where the king was
C. To ask about the star
D. None of the above
17. When Joseph found Mary was pregnant, what happened?
A. They had a huge wedding
B. Joseph wanted to break the engagement
C. Mary left town for three months
D. B and C
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BONUS QUESTIONS:
1. True or False There was snow in Israel the night Jesus was born.
2. In Israel, at the time of Jesus' birth, a manger was usually made from what type of material?
A. Plywood
B. Oak
C. Cedar
D. Stone
3. How did the magi from the east (most likely Persians), know to follow a star that would lead them the location of the "King of the Jews"? (Daniel 5:8, 11, 15; Number 24:17)
4. What were swaddling clothes? (John 19:40)
A. Baby-sized cotton bed sheets
B. Blankets made from the mother's clothes
C. Linen cloth strips used to bury the dead.
D. Large wool blankets tied together
5. In the song "Hark the Herald, Angels Sing", what does the phrase "risen with healing in His wings" refer to? (Malachi 4:2)
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THE ANSWERS: (read the scriptures beside the questions first)
1. E. In the Bible, the innkeeper didn't "say" anything (See Luke 2:7)
2. C. Watering trough. Rarely were hay and feed in a manger - feed was usually left on the ground.
3. E. The Bible doesn't say. We just "assume" that since Jesus was placed in a "manger" (and therefore most likely in a place where animals were sheltered), that there were various barnyard animals present. However, since the shepherds were keeping watch over their flocks in the fields that night, all the other animals could have been out of the "stable" as well.
4. E. This is a "trick" question. The "magi" saw the star. However, the Bible doesn't say how many there were and they were not "kings", but astronomers, or literally translated, "star gazers" (see answer 10 ).
5. F. Although modern "pictures" in a Bible will show Mary on a donkey with Joseph beside her, the Bible doesn't say! A donkey was an expensive animal. If Mary and Joseph were so poor that they only offer two doves (Luke 2:24) as a sacrifice, they would not have been able to afford a donkey.
6. A Luke 2:10 "The angel of the Lord said unto them..."
7. A Luke 2:14
8. D The word "host" means "army" - literally thousands. Now, since there was a "multitude" of the heavenly army" (hosts), there could easily have been from 10,000 - 100,000 angels there that night! No wonder the shepherds were "sore afraid"!
9. C Frankincense was used in the temple worship of the Lord. It represents his deity because he is truly God born in human flesh.
10. C The word "Magi" literally means "star-gazers".
11. D Myrrh was used in the normal burial practices used by the Jews at the time of Jesus. Jesus was buried with a 75 pound mixture of myrrh and aloes. (John 19:39)
12. __ The Bible doesn't give the number. Many people assume that there were three because of the three gifts. However, in ancient times, these men usually traveled in caravans of ten to twelve, along with a full entourage needed for meals. provisions and protection.
13. D Matthew 2:11 (see next answer)
14. B Matthew 2:11 When the Shepherds found Jesus, he was a "babe" in a manger. The Greek word used in Luke 2 is for a "newborn baby". However, by the time the Magi appeared in Bethlehem, Jesus had been moved from the manger to a house (verse 11) and the Greek word used in Matthew is for "toddler" or "young child". He was probably somewhere between 10-18 months old.
15. C Matthew 2:9 Most people miss this question, because there are so many pictures and dramas in which the star remains stationary over the stable or the manger. The Bible does not say the star appeared over the manger and the Bible does not mention the star in connection with the manger or the shepherds. Matthew 2:9 makes it clear that the star moved "in front" of the magi and guided them till it "stood over where the young child was". These men lived in "the east". Which means they were already in the "east" when they saw the star "in the east". (Read Matthew 2:1-2) So, the star had to first move over them and then to the west toward Bethlehem before they could begin to follow the star! This explains why it took them so long from the time the star appeared (at his birth) to reach "the young child".
16. B Read Matthew 2:2
17. D Joseph wanted to "put her away" secretly and Mary left town to see her cousin Elizabeth. (Matthew 1:19 and Luke 1:39, 56)
Bonus Questions Answers:
1. True! It's a trick question. There is always snow on Mt. Hermon, even in summer. Even though Jesus was actually born sometime in the fall (September - October), and most probably during the Feast of the Tabernacles, there probably wouldn't have been snow in Bethlehem. But there would have been snow on Mt. Hermon.
2. D. Interestingly enough, most mangers in New Testament times were made of stone. If you visit Israel today, you can see multiple stone mangers used by Solomon to water his horses at Megiddo.
3. Although there is no Biblical record of exactly who these men were or their exact point of origin, I personally believe that they were descendants of the "wise men" of Babylon. I believe that God, in His great providence, used Daniel (while he was in captivity in Babylon), to teach these men about future events - including the birth of the Savior of the world. Read Daniel 5:11 and note: Daniel was put in charge of these men!!!
4. C. Swaddling clothes were strips of cloth (quite often linen), commonly used in the Middle East to wrap new-born babies to keep their limbs straight. They were also commonly used to bury people. John 19:40 records that Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea "... took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes (strips) with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury." People who traveled long distances (such as Joseph and Mary traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem) would quite often wrap some of these strips around their waist or pack them in their supplies to use in case someone died during the long journey. So, quite possibly, the swaddling clothes in which Baby Jesus was wrapped, could have been those same linen strips that Joseph was keeping for a burial!!!
5. Read Malachi 4:2 Because of this prophesy, it was a very common belief during New Testament times that when the Messiah appeared, he would have "healing in his wings". So, what were his "wings"?
Every orthodox Jew wore a prayer shawl called a tallit. On the fringes of the prayer shawl ("tallit" or "tallith"), attached at the bottom hem, are "tassels" - which are strings tied into knots (called "tzitzit" in Hebrew). These represent the 613 laws of the Old Testament.
Why did they wear these garments with tassels? Because they were commanded to. Deuteronomy 22:12 says, "Make fringes (Hebrew: tzitzit) upon the four quarters/corners (Hebrew: kanaph - " wings") of the cloak you wear (tallith)." (See also Numbers 15:38-40). The translation of the word kanaph, the corner of the prayer shawl that holds the tzitzit, is "Wings". When the true messiah comes, according to Malachi 4:2, he would have "healing" in his "wings".
In the New Testament (Luke 8:44), when the woman who had the issue of blood for 12 years reached out to touch the "hem of his garment", she was reaching out to touch the "tzitzit" in the "kanaph" (the "Wings").
She believed Jesus was the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesy. So, when she touched the hem - the "wings" (the tzitzit in the kanaph) - healing went out from Jesus and she was healed. That's why Jesus said, "your faith has made you whole". She believed the prophesy was about Jesus - that there was healing in his "wings"!!! [Note: Others believed and wanted to touch his "wings". See Mark 6:56]
1. True or False There was snow in Israel the night Jesus was born.
2. In Israel, at the time of Jesus' birth, a manger was usually made from what type of material?
A. Plywood
B. Oak
C. Cedar
D. Stone
3. How did the magi from the east (most likely Persians), know to follow a star that would lead them the location of the "King of the Jews"? (Daniel 5:8, 11, 15; Number 24:17)
4. What were swaddling clothes? (John 19:40)
A. Baby-sized cotton bed sheets
B. Blankets made from the mother's clothes
C. Linen cloth strips used to bury the dead.
D. Large wool blankets tied together
5. In the song "Hark the Herald, Angels Sing", what does the phrase "risen with healing in His wings" refer to? (Malachi 4:2)
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THE ANSWERS: (read the scriptures beside the questions first)
1. E. In the Bible, the innkeeper didn't "say" anything (See Luke 2:7)
2. C. Watering trough. Rarely were hay and feed in a manger - feed was usually left on the ground.
3. E. The Bible doesn't say. We just "assume" that since Jesus was placed in a "manger" (and therefore most likely in a place where animals were sheltered), that there were various barnyard animals present. However, since the shepherds were keeping watch over their flocks in the fields that night, all the other animals could have been out of the "stable" as well.
4. E. This is a "trick" question. The "magi" saw the star. However, the Bible doesn't say how many there were and they were not "kings", but astronomers, or literally translated, "star gazers" (see answer 10 ).
5. F. Although modern "pictures" in a Bible will show Mary on a donkey with Joseph beside her, the Bible doesn't say! A donkey was an expensive animal. If Mary and Joseph were so poor that they only offer two doves (Luke 2:24) as a sacrifice, they would not have been able to afford a donkey.
6. A Luke 2:10 "The angel of the Lord said unto them..."
7. A Luke 2:14
8. D The word "host" means "army" - literally thousands. Now, since there was a "multitude" of the heavenly army" (hosts), there could easily have been from 10,000 - 100,000 angels there that night! No wonder the shepherds were "sore afraid"!
9. C Frankincense was used in the temple worship of the Lord. It represents his deity because he is truly God born in human flesh.
10. C The word "Magi" literally means "star-gazers".
11. D Myrrh was used in the normal burial practices used by the Jews at the time of Jesus. Jesus was buried with a 75 pound mixture of myrrh and aloes. (John 19:39)
12. __ The Bible doesn't give the number. Many people assume that there were three because of the three gifts. However, in ancient times, these men usually traveled in caravans of ten to twelve, along with a full entourage needed for meals. provisions and protection.
13. D Matthew 2:11 (see next answer)
14. B Matthew 2:11 When the Shepherds found Jesus, he was a "babe" in a manger. The Greek word used in Luke 2 is for a "newborn baby". However, by the time the Magi appeared in Bethlehem, Jesus had been moved from the manger to a house (verse 11) and the Greek word used in Matthew is for "toddler" or "young child". He was probably somewhere between 10-18 months old.
15. C Matthew 2:9 Most people miss this question, because there are so many pictures and dramas in which the star remains stationary over the stable or the manger. The Bible does not say the star appeared over the manger and the Bible does not mention the star in connection with the manger or the shepherds. Matthew 2:9 makes it clear that the star moved "in front" of the magi and guided them till it "stood over where the young child was". These men lived in "the east". Which means they were already in the "east" when they saw the star "in the east". (Read Matthew 2:1-2) So, the star had to first move over them and then to the west toward Bethlehem before they could begin to follow the star! This explains why it took them so long from the time the star appeared (at his birth) to reach "the young child".
16. B Read Matthew 2:2
17. D Joseph wanted to "put her away" secretly and Mary left town to see her cousin Elizabeth. (Matthew 1:19 and Luke 1:39, 56)
Bonus Questions Answers:
1. True! It's a trick question. There is always snow on Mt. Hermon, even in summer. Even though Jesus was actually born sometime in the fall (September - October), and most probably during the Feast of the Tabernacles, there probably wouldn't have been snow in Bethlehem. But there would have been snow on Mt. Hermon.
2. D. Interestingly enough, most mangers in New Testament times were made of stone. If you visit Israel today, you can see multiple stone mangers used by Solomon to water his horses at Megiddo.
3. Although there is no Biblical record of exactly who these men were or their exact point of origin, I personally believe that they were descendants of the "wise men" of Babylon. I believe that God, in His great providence, used Daniel (while he was in captivity in Babylon), to teach these men about future events - including the birth of the Savior of the world. Read Daniel 5:11 and note: Daniel was put in charge of these men!!!
4. C. Swaddling clothes were strips of cloth (quite often linen), commonly used in the Middle East to wrap new-born babies to keep their limbs straight. They were also commonly used to bury people. John 19:40 records that Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea "... took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes (strips) with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury." People who traveled long distances (such as Joseph and Mary traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem) would quite often wrap some of these strips around their waist or pack them in their supplies to use in case someone died during the long journey. So, quite possibly, the swaddling clothes in which Baby Jesus was wrapped, could have been those same linen strips that Joseph was keeping for a burial!!!
5. Read Malachi 4:2 Because of this prophesy, it was a very common belief during New Testament times that when the Messiah appeared, he would have "healing in his wings". So, what were his "wings"?
Every orthodox Jew wore a prayer shawl called a tallit. On the fringes of the prayer shawl ("tallit" or "tallith"), attached at the bottom hem, are "tassels" - which are strings tied into knots (called "tzitzit" in Hebrew). These represent the 613 laws of the Old Testament.
Why did they wear these garments with tassels? Because they were commanded to. Deuteronomy 22:12 says, "Make fringes (Hebrew: tzitzit) upon the four quarters/corners (Hebrew: kanaph - " wings") of the cloak you wear (tallith)." (See also Numbers 15:38-40). The translation of the word kanaph, the corner of the prayer shawl that holds the tzitzit, is "Wings". When the true messiah comes, according to Malachi 4:2, he would have "healing" in his "wings".
In the New Testament (Luke 8:44), when the woman who had the issue of blood for 12 years reached out to touch the "hem of his garment", she was reaching out to touch the "tzitzit" in the "kanaph" (the "Wings").
She believed Jesus was the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesy. So, when she touched the hem - the "wings" (the tzitzit in the kanaph) - healing went out from Jesus and she was healed. That's why Jesus said, "your faith has made you whole". She believed the prophesy was about Jesus - that there was healing in his "wings"!!! [Note: Others believed and wanted to touch his "wings". See Mark 6:56]
Friday, 17 January 2014
BENEFITS OF PRAYING AND FASTING
WCI –NYERI Sunday school
Date: 19th January 2014
LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: Ages: 1 - 15
Years
EXCEEDING GRACE:STRANGE WORKS:STRANGE
ACTS- 2 Cor 9:14-15
Prophetic
Focus: PRAYER and FASTING empowers fulfillment
of prophecy I Tim 1:18
Welcome All the Children by greeting each one of them. Ask them how the
week was; how the school/Exams/home
was; Ask them about their: Parents: friends; teachers: ask them the activities
they did during the week etc
Do a recap of last week’s lesson. Ask the children e.g. (Who was the
Biblical Character? Memory Verse? The
songs we sang: Theme of the year: Theme of the Month….
TEXT:Isa 58:6-7{58:6} [Is] not this the fast that
I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and
to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? {58:7} [Is it] not
to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out
to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou
hide not thyself from thine own flesh(body)?
TOPIC: WHY
DO WE FAST&PRAY ?BENEFITS OF FASTING&PRAYING
Objective: Teach and Help the children understand why we Fast/benefits of
fasting and Praying
·
For
deliverance from sins,unwanted habits and behaviours,actions that are not
pleasing our God,teachers,parents,friends,classmates,neighbours e.t.c(let the
children give you examples of such habits)(Jonah 3)
·
To get favour
from God Esther 4:16-17
·
To get out
high places in life Mat 5:13-15-we are
the salt and the light of the world
·
For Divine
Health-Isa 58:8
BIBLICAL CHARACTER :JONAH AND THE PEOPLE OF NINEVEH- Jonah3
God was very unhappy with the
city of Nineveh because of the sins they did before him and he wanted to
destroy/finish all of them. But because God is full of Mercy and Love for His
people,he sent Jonah to go and tell the people of Nineveh that in the next 40
days,God would finish them if they did not repent and stop doing bad things and sins.
What did the people of Nineveh
do? They listened to Jonah and Believed
what God had told them. They announced a
fast for all people and all their animals.
They also prayed and cried to God for forgiveness of their bad habits, behaviors
and sins and God heard them and did not
destroy them.
Bible
Trivia:
-Jonah was the son of?
-when God sent Jonah to Nineveh, he
refused and instead went to which town?
-what happened to the ship that
Jonah entered?
-Jonah remained in the stomach of
the fish for how long?
-God gave the people of Nineveh
how many days to repent?
Songs-May your kingdom come-ECHO:may
your will be done ECHO:on earth as it in Heaven X2
Father(/Jesus/Saviour/Healer)
establish your Kingdom
Father(/Jesus/Saviour/Healer)
establish your will… in my life
May your kingdom come ECHO:May
your will be done ECHO:on earth… as it is in Heaven
On earth…. As it is in Heaven
MEMORY VERSE Mat 6:9-13:Luke 11:2-4(OUR LORDS PRAYER)-Song
BIBLICAL
TRUTH:PRAYER AND FASTING WORKS
CHALLENGE FACTOR: When do I Pray and Fast?
CHALLENGE FACTOR: When do I Pray and Fast?
POSITIVE
CONFESSION:
I will fast and Pray like Jesus
ALTER
CALL.
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