THE WISDOM OF GOD.

THE WISDOM OF GOD

Text: James 1:5, 3:15-17

Introduction

       The first visitor that Jesus had after a forty day of fast is the Devil Matt 4:3 underscoring the fact that there are other weapons asides fasting and praying needed to live a successful life on this earth, we will by the help of the Holy Spirit study the best order of wisdom which is that from God. May we be blessed.  

WHAT IS WISDOM

Ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have. (Online Advance English)

TYPES OF WISDOM

1.     Our classification of wisdom according the scriptures James 1:17,3:15 we have:

2.     God’s wisdom

3.     Earthly wisdom Phil 3:19

4.     Sensual wisdom

5.     Devilish wisdom

ACTS OF WISDOM

Ø To fear God                                                  Job 28:28

Ø Righteousness                                             Psalm 37:30,51:6

Ø Humility                                                        Prov. 11:2

Ø Faithful                                                         Mat. 24:45

Ø Working for Christ                                      1 Cor. 3:10

Ø When God’s word lives in you                  Col. 3:16

Ø Practise good works                                   James 3;13

FEATURES OF GOD’S WISDOM

·        It is from God                                             Dan 2:20,Is 11:2

·        It is a defense                                             Ecss. 7:12

·        It is better than strength                          Ecss. 9:16,Ecss 10:10

·        It promotes                                               Dan. 5:11ff

·        It does mighty works                               Mat. 13:54

·        It shows superiority                                 Luke 21:15,Act 6:10.

EXAMPLES OF THOSE USED GODS WISDOM

1)    Moses                                                  Acts 7:22

2)    Bezaleel                                               Ex 31:3-5

3)    Hiram                                                   1 king 7:14

4)    Aholiab

5)    Solomon                                             1 King 3:12,1king 4:29

6)    Ethan                                                  1 king 4:31

7)    Daniel                                                 Dan 1:17

HOW TO GET THE WISDOM OF GOD

                   I.            Laying of Hands                               Deut 34:9

                 II.            Reading God’s word                       Deut 4:2

              III.            Asking for it                                      Matt 7:7,James 1:5

              IV.            Association

CONCLUSION

Christ is the power and wisdom of God 1 Cor. 1:24,the first step towards being wise is having Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and consciously following in His footstep. Are you washed in the blood of the lamb? 

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ICT AND THE CHURCH(EDITED)

ICT AND THE CHURCH

INTRODUCTION: As at 1910 there are about 600M Christians in world with presence in over 120 countries this makes it easy to manage the church from the pulpits, bulletins, Notice boards and via mouth to mouth, but with the population of about 2.5 billion it has become imperative for us to study and properly harness ICT to reach the huge turnout of Christians and the world at large obeying the master’s instruction in Mark 16:15. May God help us as we study this.

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

ICT is an acronym

I   = Information

C=Communication

 T= Technology

Information= processed data.

Communication=exchange/sharing of information.

Technology= this is the development and application of devises and apparatus for predetermined productive purposes.

(ICT is therefore the usage of devices and gadgets and advancements to share information among other uses)

THE CHURCH= This is the gathering of the called out ones, the bride of Christ, the gathering of those saved by the precious blood of Jesus, the group of people who believe in the manger born, earthly ministry, death on the cross, the resurrection and the ultimate second coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

BASIC ICT TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR CHURCH USE:

1. Face book                                                            8. Whats-app

2. Twitter                                                                9. Websites

3. Google plus.                                                       10. BBM

4. Skype                                                                 11. Streaming

5. E-mail                                                                12.Customised Bulk SMS (CBC)

6. Blog                                                                   13.Radio and Televisio

7. Phone number, laptops, Ipad and phone numbers 14. Dailies, Tracts other print medias

                                                                                    15. Amplifier, Mixers, Equalisers, Speaker etc

  

ROLES OF ICT AS IT RELATES TO THE CHURCH

1.      It gives the church a twenty-first century status.

2.      It attracts the youth

3.       If adequately harnessed, gives up to date information on church activities and serves as a medium for feed-back and one on one ministration.

4.      It is an evangelistic tool: It is used by some ministries in propagating the message of the cross because of the quantum of users that it attracts.

5.      It serves as a security and service enhancing tools: the usage of LCD’s, projects, CCTV’S, Metal detectors, Electronic pulpits and fencing in this era of insecurity are value addition to the church.

6.      It provides the fastest means of disseminating information to a huge recipient.

7.      It builds bond and togetherness in the church: churches with large followership may find it difficult to have personal interactions with members within the few hours of worship, ICT and social media provides this ample medium.

PITFALLS OF ICT

1.      Ignorance and conservatism.

2.      It can become idols

3.      It is expensive (installing, service & maintenance)

4.      Uncensored content(especially for immature Christians)

5.      It could be a time waster.

6.      It births unemployment.

CONCLUSION

Technology rules the world but the Holy Spirit rules every true church, Moreover to fulfill purpose in this century all churches need to employ all ICT she can afford to reach out to the world. SHALOM.

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KNOWING JESUS SERIES 12(JESUS AND STORM)

TEXT :MATT 8:22FF,Mark 4:38 ff,Luke 8:22ff

INTRODUCTION

The mastery or mystery that one has about a thing determines one’s disposition to it,Jesus the Lord of all Col 1:15ff(storm inclusive),reacted to storm in a way hence we want to study this may God open us up to the mystery of His word.Amen.

PEOPLE’S REACTION TO STORM

·         Fear                                                                    Is 41:10,Jud 7:3.

·         Running around/away                                       1 king 19:3,ps118:8-9,60:11

·          Questioning and abusing God                         Ex 14:11,Num 20:5,21:5

·         Looking for alternatives outside God             1 Sam 28:3ff

·         Committing Suicide                                            Jud 16:30,Job 2:9

·         Facing it in God’s name                                     Ps 23:4,1 Sam 17:45&46

JESUS AND STORM

1.       Jesus knew about the storm,He is God.

2.       Jesus initiated the journey Matt 8:23,Mark 4:35,Luke 8:22

3.       Jesus didn’t do anything about it although life was threatened Matt 8:25,Mark 4:37

4.       Jesus was waiting for them to call on Him so is he today Matt 11:28

5.       Jesus calmed the storm Mark 4:39

CONCLUSION

After the God head thought of something that befits man and did it in Gen 2:18(a situation that resulted in man blaming God for doing so),Often than not God will only do what we ask from Him,little wonder Jesus requested from that blind man that what should I do for you.Mark 10:51,Luke 18:44.Take some moment today to really invite heaven to intervene in that storm you are passing through it shall be well.Matt 7:7

Shalom

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