“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness” (1 Thessalonians 4:3-7).

Lesson:

Fornication and adultery are sinful practices, and they irritate God. The Creator cannot be happy with people who engage in them. The scripture emphasized that “Our body is the temple of God” (1 Corinthians 6:19). Therefore, every child of God must live a sanctified life so that he or she can receive his due benefits.

Prayer:

Dear God, I am sorry for every immoral sin that I have committed. I understand that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, I am determined to shun fornication and idolatry. From now on, I will maintain purity as a true child of God, and I will maintain a consistent relationship with you always. Please give me strength and grace to remain steadfast with you unto the end. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you” (1 Thess. 3:12). 

Lesson:

Prayer is an effective tool for solving any human problem. It will make the power of enemies become impotent. When a child of God prays, valleys will level out and mountains will turn to plain grounds. All Christians should prioritize praying to God always since it is an effective tool to solving all problems.

Prayer:

Dear God, please let me engage in effective prayers that will make things work to my advantage. I am utilizing this opportunity to ask that you grant me peace in time of trouble. Help me to remain a steadfast Christian. Please provide for all my needs. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“Why should the gentiles say, “So where is their God?” But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; eyes they have, but they do not see; they have ears, but they do not hear; Noses they have, but they do not smell; they have hands, but they do not handle; feet they have, but they do not walk; nor do they mutter through their throat. Those who make them are like them; so is everyone who trusts in them” (Psalm 115:2-8). 

Lesson:

God rejects idol worship, and It is pure foolishness for anyone to serve an idol. However, what benefit can anyone derive from idolatry? Absolutely nothing! It is appropriate that people serve the living God, rather than serving dummy gods. The living God is the only one that created the entire universe and reigns in the affairs of mankind; therefore, trusting him will bring many gains. The Creator will bless people that put their absolute trust in him, but he will reject and punish idol worshippers – unless they repent.

Prayer:

Dear God, please help me to serve you at all times with undivided attention, and

let me faithfully direct my praises and prayers towards you always. Help me to remain consistent with you throughout the days of my life. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness— God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ” (1 Thess. 2:3-6). 

Lesson:

Ministers of the gospel are not to be people’s pleasers. They are to deliver the gospel as inspired by the Holy Spirit, and they must reference scripture with their sermons. God will be displeased if any servant fails. Moreover, God’s servants must not pursue earthly success at the expense of true gospel; they must not be selfish, and they must keep their faith during persecution and oppression. Jehovah has reserved full benefits for his servants that remain faithful unto the end. He will bless his servants and decorate them with honor in heaven.

Prayer:

Dear God, please let me be a faithful servant before you. Help me to remain

steadfast before you always. Empower me to preach the unbiased gospel; keep me honest, and let me remain fruitful for your kingdom. Help me to remain strong during persecution, and let me keep my faith unto the end. Please anoint me with oil of gladness to continue sharing your gospel throughout the world. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“A good man (and woman) deals graciously and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established; he will not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies. He has dispersed abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted with honor” (Psalm 112:5-9). 

Lesson:

A good person who faithfully follows God will not be overcome by any storm of life. The battle may be tough but God will bring his faithful followers to a safe shore. Even in the midst of persecutions, sons and daughters of God will shout for victory; however, the wicked people who oppress the righteous ones will melt like wax melts before the fire, and they will have themselves to blame – unless they repent.

Prayer:

I pray that God establishes my heart to be steadfast and not be moved by any

windstorm of persecution or attack. May the Lord Jesus Christ keep me safe till the day of his second coming when he will transport all saints to his heavenly home. May he count me worthy to receive his imperishable crown of glory, and may he decorate my life with beauty and honor forever! For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“ For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake” (1 Thessalonians 1:5). 

Lesson:

The word of God serves two important purposes: It gives insightful knowledge (which is known as logos) and spiritual power (which is known as rhema). Both impartations are necessary for anyone to prosper on earth, and also to enter into the kingdom of God. Since God’s word is so much important, every Christian should become familiar with it. The more a Christian studies God’s word, the better his or her life will become.

Prayer:

Dear God, please help me to study the bible (which is your word) always. Enable me with grace to stay consistent with your word so that I can gain knowledge and wisdom needed to live a successful life on earth, and also to be counted worthy to enter your eternal kingdom. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my request. Amen.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty, Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain. He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, Who makes the clouds His chariot, Who walks on the wings of the wind, Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire” (Psalm104:1-4).

Lesson:

The unfathomable wisdom of God surpasses human comprehension, and it is difficult to quantify. In fact, God’s power is beyond what any scholar can analyze. It is, therefore, necessary for all people to reverence God and praise him for all his goodness.

Prayer:

I praise you God for you are so good to the people that you have created. Your goodness towards people is immeasurable, therefore I appreciate you. I ask that you continue to enlighten my heart to recognize your goodness so that I can praise you more. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man’s devising. Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man (Jesus Christ) whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead” (Acts 17:29-31).

Lesson:

Everyone on earth is required to serve God and relate with him through faith in Jesus Christ. We are warned not to serve a carved image in place of God! Meanwhile, it absolutely makes no sense for anyone to attempt to represent God for a man-made image! God forbids any carved image that is made to represent him. It is written, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth” (Exodus 20:4).

However, true worship to the living God must be done in the (Holy) Spirit without the use of physical interference or medium; just as written, “ But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24).

Prayer:

Dear God, I know that you are real and you are alive forever; therefore, I am determined to serve with faith without seeking any medium. Enable me to avoid anything that can represent idol worship. Empower me through your Holy Spirit to serve you truthfully, and to your satisfaction. Grant me the grace to remain loyal to you from today and forever! For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He dwells between the cherubim; Let the earth be moved!” (Psalm 99:1).

Lesson:

God is the highest of all beings in existence. Everything that exists in the firmaments and on earth is subject to his power. God created all things: he designed and produced them without seeking consultation. Therefore, all people should tremble under his magnificent power, and we must praise his name. Let the living soul shout “Hallelujah God reigns!”

Prayer:

I ask you God to please grant me grace and the ability to praise you from the bottom of my heart. Let me continue to praise you until I breathe my last breath on earth. Let the testimony of your goodness fill my mouth forever. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my request. Amen.

“These (Bereans) were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men. (Acts 17:11-12).”

Lesson:

True Christianity is better expressed in action than in words. Believers must practically demonstrate their understanding of the scripture through their consistent relationship with God, and by showing love to others. Any person to be called a devoted Christian must daily search the scriptures and apply lessons learned to his or her life. It is important that a Christian evaluate whatever teaching that he or she receives and validate it with the bible. Any teaching or knowledge that lacks bases in the scripture must be outrightly rejected; facts that have validation in the scripture must be celebrated! Every child of God has been commissioned to serve God in Spirit and in truth (John 4:24).

Prayer:

Dear God, I want to be a devout Christian who daily study your word, and apply every necessary lesson to my life. Please help me to understand the principles of the bible; enable me to comply with your laws, and help me to maintain a consistent relationship with you. Help me to be an honest Christian, and bless me for every positive effort that I make to satisfy you. Give me the grace to remain a devout Christian throughout the days of my life. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.