Lesson 7: Prayer- 2

Biblical teachings on prayer reveal patterns that help us pray according to God's will. One such pattern, ACTS – an acronym for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication/Intercession – is pretty much effective.

Aim

To introduce the young Christian to the ACTS pattern of prayer.

Scripture References

Psalm 150; Revelation 4:9-11; Isaiah 59:1-2; 1 John 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Ephesians 6:18-20.

Discussion Questions

A. Adoration: Read Psalm 150 and Revelation 4:9-11.
1. What does the Psalm writer call on all people to do?
2. Can you identify some things for which God should be praised?
3. In what ways can we express our praises to God?

B. Confession: Read Isaiah 59:1-2; 1 John 1:9.
4. What hinders God from acting on our prayers?
5. What must we do with our sins in prayer?
6. What has God promised to do when we confess our sins?

C. Thanksgiving: Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
7. What are we to do, according to this verse?
8. When is one expected to give thanks?
9. What does “all circumstances” mean?
10. Can you think of something in or around your life for which you can give thanks?

D. Supplication: Read 1 Tim. 2:1-4; Eph. 6:18-20.
11. The believer is commanded to pray all kinds of prayer. What four different kinds of prayer has Paul mentioned here?
12. What is the difference between intercessory and supplication prayers?
13. For whom do these passages expect us to make intercession through supplication?
14. What are we to ask for these people?
15. What guidance do we get about making intercession and supplication in these verses?
16. Can you think of other things you can make intercession through supplication for?

Memory Verse: Jeremiah 33:3.
Prayer: Thank God for His promises to hear and answer when His children pray. Ask for the Holy Spirit’s help to know how to pray without ceasing.

Lesson 8: Fellowship

Aim

To teach the believer the importance of fellowship with other believers.

Scripture References

Hebrews 10:24-25; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 14, 21; Acts 2:42-47.

Discussion Questions

A. Read Hebrews 10:24-25.
1. What have Christians been asked not to neglect?
2. What is the purpose of Christians meeting together?
3. In what ways can we encourage one another?
4. How can we do this when we neglect fellowship?
5. What harm do we do ourselves and others when we neglect fellowship?

B. Read Romans 12:4-5.
6. Why does the passage say we belong to each other and each of us needs all the others?
7. Which of your body parts has been isolated from the others?
8. If any part is isolated, what will happen to your body?
9. What are those who isolate themselves doing to the body of Christ?
10. Can you contribute your spiritual gifts to the body of Christ when you neglect fellowship?

C. Read 1 Corinthians 12:12, 14, 21.
11. Can any member of the body of Christ be considered redundant?
12. If all are so needed, what can we do to ensure that everyone plays their roles in the church?
13. Have you identified your role? (Your Spiritual Gift?)
14. How are you contributing with this gift to the church?
15. If not, what will you do to become relevant?

D. Read Acts 2:41, 42, 45-47.
16. What good examples did the early church set for us to emulate?
Identify them from the verses above.
a. Added to
b. Devoted to
c. Worshipped together
d. Met in homes
e. Shared together
g. Praising God
h. Enjoying goodwill
i. Soul winning
j. Prayed together?
k. Witnessed apostolic miracles
17 If fellowship is so important, can you resolve never to miss the fellowship of believers? If you are not in your jurisdiction, join other believers wherever you may be.

Memory Verse: Hebrews 10:25.
Prayer: Pray that you will always be available to share fellowship with other believers at all times.

Lesson 9: Holy Spirit

Aim

To help the new believer discover, through the Scriptures, that the gift of the Holy Spirit is a promise to all who believe in Christ and that a Christian, in his walk, must constantly be filled with the Holy Spirit and also produce the fruit of the Spirit.

Scripture References

Acts 2:38-39; Romans 8:9-11, 26-27; Ephesians 5:18-20; Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 1:8; Luke 11:13.

Discussion Questions

A. Read Acts 2:38-39.
1. What promise is in verse 38 for those who repent?
2. To whom is the promise given? Are you included?
3. Who gave the promise? (Joel 2:28-29)

B. Read Romans 8:9-11.
4. What is the mark of those who belong to Christ?
5. Is it possible to be a child of God without having the Holy Spirit?
6. What has God promised to do for those who have His Spirit?

C. Read Romans 8:26-27.
7. What does the Holy Spirit help us to do?
8. How does the Spirit’s help make your prayer effective?
9. Do you think you are adequate in your own right?
10. How can you have your prayers reach God’s throne?

D. Read Ephesians 5:18-20.
11. What command is in verse 18?
12. What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?
13. When is one expected to be filled with the Holy Spirit?
14. What actions are seen in the life of those who are filled with the Spirit?

E. Read Galatians 5:22-23.
15. What is the distinguishing mark of a tree?
16. What is the fruit of the Spirit?
17. Where can this fruit be found?
18. Compare the fruit in your life with the fruit of the Spirit and the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21).
Where do you stand?

F. Read Acts 1:8 and Luke 11:13.
19. What accompanies the Spirit’s coming upon a Christian?
20. What does it mean to receive power?
21. What is God’s intention for those who receive the power of the Holy Spirit?
22. Should a Spirit-filled Christian be afraid to declare his faith in Christ and invite others to become Christians?
23. How does one receive the Holy Spirit? (Luke 11:13)

Memory Verse: Ephesians 5:18.
Prayer: Thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Pray and confess any sin in your life and ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit, according to His promise.

Lesson 10: Witnessing

Aim

To help the young Christian to discover, through the Scriptures, the important duty of every Christian: witnessing, and show him how to share his faith with others.

Scripture References

Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-17; Matt. 28:18-20; 1 Cor. 15:1-5.

Discussion Questions

A. Read Acts 1:8.
1. What were the disciples charged to do after they received the Holy Spirit and power?
2. Where were they to start witnessing?
3. Does the charge concern you?
4. Where do you start? (Clue: From family, friends, etc.)

B. Read Romans 10:14-17.
5. What is necessary to do if all men are to be in the right relationship with God?
6. How do people get faith?
7. Whose duty is it to preach Christ?

C. Read Matthew 28:18-20.
8. What exactly is Christ asking His disciples to go and do?
9. Are Christ’s first disciples still around to do this?
10. How can we help people become Jesus’ disciples?

D. Witnessing simply means sharing the Gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God.
11. How do you understand this statement?
12. Do you have to worry if people refuse to accept the Gospel message you tell them?

E. Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-5.
13. What is the Gospel?
a. (Acts 17:24-31)
b. (Rom. 3:23; Eph. 2:8-9)
c. (Jn. 3:16; 1 Cor. 15:3-4)
d. (Rom. 10:9-10; Jn. 1:12)
e. (Lk. 9:23; Phil. 3:7-11)
14. How do you tell someone the message of the Gospel?

NOTE TO TEACHER:
Please teach your students how to witness by taking them out individually. Do it for them to see and ask them to do it.

Memory Verse: Acts 1:8.
Prayer: Pray that the Lord of the Harvest may send more labourers into the fields that are ready.

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