“Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar? Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:13-14).

Lesson:

Courtesy demands that we take good care of God’s servants that labor over our souls. God’s servants pray and fast on our behalves. They also seek God’s face to properly feed us with the word of God – which is the bread of life. God’s servants represent God, and we should respect them. The rule of thumb indicates that whatever honor we give God’s servant is what we technically give to God himself! Therefore, we believers should utilize every opportunity that we have to minister into the lives of spiritual leaders that we have on our radar.

Prayer:

Dear God, I understand that gospel ministers are your ambassadors on earth; therefore, give me the grace to honor them. Empower me to do whatever thing I have in the capacity to minister to their needs, and let me be a source of courage to their families. I also pray that you give all your servants peace and joy so that they can continue to do your good works for humanity, and for your kingdom. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“…So David went on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with him” (1 Chronicles 11:9).

Lesson:

God does not lie, and he will not change his position towards his children. He will fulfill whatever he has promised them – under whatever condition. Although life battle may be tough and the going may be tough, children of God will ultimately have victory. Since God never compromised a promise, he will not change his mind, but he will stand by his word to see his children sharing testimony.

Prayer:

Dear God, please declare your promises of goodness over my life. I know that your promises are sure, and they will come to pass. Therefore, I ask that you please declare into my life good health, long life, and prosperity. Please help me to enjoy all your goodness from now and always. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress—that it is good for a man to remain as he is: Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife. But even if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned….” (1 Corinthians 7:26-28).

Lesson:

Humans are comprised of spirit, soul, and body – which are necessary for normal functioning. All three elements, except the human soul, will transition after death. The human body is corruptible and would decay after death. (Christians who are alive during rapture would see their body transformed). The spirit that keeps a person alive will also return to God after death. However, the human soul would survive natural death to face God’s judgment in the end. A person’s soul will face judgment to be rewarded for its past earthly activities. Souls that served God well on earth and also received the salvation of Jesus Christ will be awarded heaven, but unrepentant souls would be condemned in hell. Therefore, everyone should be sensitive not to allow the human body – which is temporal corrupt his/her soul that would ultimately face God’s judgment.

Prayer:

Dear God, please I do not want my soul to burn in hellfire, but I want to make heaven! Help me to resist sins; do not let me yield to temptations, but empower me to maintain my body in holiness so that I can receive your positive rewards in heaven. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested” (1 Chronicle 4:9-10).

Lesson:

Prayer is powerful to destroying Satan’s works in people’s lives. It may not cost money, but it is an effective tool to combat life crises. Prayer is like a two-edged sword that cuts through anything that comes to its path. However, some people consider prayer a difficult task to perform. It should not be difficult at all! If we can exercise our mouths to eat, drink, and talk; then we should not find it difficult to pray also. Therefore, no Christian should overlook the necessity of prayer, but we should seriously use the tool to address all issues that concern us. God answers the prayers of his people, and he will definitely answer us. He is caring, and he will show us his loving-kindness.

Prayer:

Dear God, please empower me to pray always. Help me to utilize prayers to conquer my life battles. Let me use prayers to address and overcome all circumstances that challenge my faith, peace, and progress. Please grant all my heart desires when I call and let it be well with me throughout the days of my life. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“Thus says the Lord: “Execute judgment and righteousness, and deliver the plundered out of the hand of the oppressor. Do no wrong and do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, or the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. For if you indeed do this thing, then shall enter the gates of this house, riding on horses and in chariots, accompanied by servants and people, kings who sit on the throne of David. But if you will not hear these words, I swear by myself,” says the Lord, “that this house shall become a desolation” (Jeremiah 22:3-5).

Lesson:

Children of God are required to fairly treat others – with respect, and without prejudice. To demonstrate that we are truly God’s children, we must not violate the right of others. We must not take advantage of other people, and we must abstain from selfish ambitions. However, our behavior (as God’s true children) must be to care for the less privileged people. We must consider the needs of others. We must provide for orphans, widows, and other people in positions of need. Jehovah will delight in us if we carefully observe these things. Once he is satisfied, we should be expecting him to bless us – he will lift us above our limitations. Jehovah will ensure that we do not suffer lack!

Prayer:

Dear God, please help me to care for others. I do not want to be a selfish individual who is only obsessed with his/her personal needs. Help me to have empathy for others, and help me to do my best in meeting their needs. Please fill me with your divine Holy Spirit to do what is just; empower me with grace to demonstrate a good heart towards others. Let me be your true ambassador on earth, so that people can be happy and praise your holy name. After all these things, please bless me, and meet me in every area of my needs. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your companions.” And: “You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; and they will all grow old like a garment; like a cloak you will fold them up, and they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will not fail” (Hebrews 1:8-12).

Lesson:

Jesus Christ is the foundation of faith and the rooftop of salvation. Also, he is the perfection of God’s love. He simplified God’s law and presented it to us to reckon with. The Savior laid a royal carpet for us to step on; hence, anyone who confesses him as the Son of God and accepts him as his/her personal Savior will be saved! People of all status should come humbly before Jesus Christ and accept him as Lord. Whoever comes to Jesus Christ will not regret, but will have everlasting life in heaven.

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, I understand that you are Christ – the Son of God – who died for sinners. You sacrificed your life for a poor sinner like me so that I can inherit the gift of eternal life. Since you are so kind to me, I offer you my complete life to you: I confess you as my Lord and Savior, and I will serve you for the rest of my life. From now on, I will share the testimony of your goodness with my friends and neighbors. I will proclaim your gospel so that other people can become saved also. Please help me to stay with my conviction, and keep my promise to you! Amen!

“So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or Sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ. Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God. Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh” (Colossians 2:16-21).

Lesson:

Christians are to be careful not to live on fantasy but to stand firm with biblical principles. We must have clear standing with God and reject teachings that lack basis in the scripture. Also, we must be careful not to allow Satan to manipulate us into believing in spiritual fantasy. We ought not to entertain any revelation, teaching, or instruction which contradict the bible. However, we must cooperate with God’s Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. We must allow him (the Holy Spirit) to prepare and keep us fit for God’s rich rewards in this life, and in heaven also.

Prayer:

Dear God, please let me be a sensitive Christian who dances to the tune of the Holy Spirit always. Guide me not to fall victim of erratic teachings that contradict the bible, but help me to cherish principles that have their roots grounded in the bible. Let me remain fit for your blessings in this world, and in heaven also. For in the name of Jesus Christ I made my requests. Amen.

“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord” (Psalm 128:1-4).

Lesson:

Children of God must have God’s fear in their hearts. In fact, what characterizes someone as a good Christian can be quantified by the amount of God’s fear that he or she applies. Also, what determines how much anyone can prosper on earth has much to do with the magnitude of God’s fear that he/she applies to situations. God will bless a person that makes conscious efforts to satisfy his desires. The Creator will ensure that people who commit their daily lives to serving him with godliness will not regret their actions – under whatever condition.

Prayer:

Dear God, please teach me how to love and fear you always. Let me apply your fear to whatever I do so that I can prosper. Assist me to overcome temptations, and energize me to do works of righteousness, so that I can enjoy your benefits throughout the days of my life. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.

“I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your precepts” (Psalm 119:99-100).

Lesson:

A person who daily studies God’s word will not regret his decision. The word of God leads to the inspired and divine wisdom that makes one becomes wiser and stronger. Therefore, all children of God are encouraged to study their bible always, so that they can enjoy God’s goodness and radiate his glory.

Prayer:

Dear God, please enable me to daily study your word. Empower me to comply with your instructions so that I can prosper and enjoy your goodness in the land of the living. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my request. Amen.

“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.