Daily Devotion REVISION DAY 2

REVISION DAY 2

TUESDAY 21/2/2017

LESSON 3

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE KINGDOM (BASED ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT)

Suggested Hymns: 155, 158

Devotional Reading: Matt. 5:17-20

Topic For Adults: Be Kingdom Compliant

Topic For Youths: You Are A Peculiar People

Topic For Intermediates: Jesus Meant Well

Scripture Lesson: Matt. 5:1-20; 4:48; 11:28-29

Memory Verse: “Do not think that I come to destroy the Law and the Prophets, I did not come to destroy but to fulfil” (Matt. 5:17) NKJV

SUMMARY

The blessed in the context of today’s teaching involves an attitude of gratitude where life is filled with thanksgiving and joy. Though the blessed life is not problem free but it is different because it possesses the resources to handle them. Only those that are truly committed to God’s will rejoice and be exceedingly glad because he or she has got opportunity to know the will of God and be committed to it.

LESSON 4

THE KING OF THE KINGDOM

Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 133, 143

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 11:1-9

Topic For Adults: Behold The King Of The Kingdom Is Born

Topic For Youths: The King’s Birth Is Good News

Topic For Intermediates: The Good News Of Jesus’ Birth

Scripture Lesson: Isa. 9:1-7; Matt. 1:18-25; 9:35-38; 10:1, 5-8

Memory Verse: “For unto us a child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end (Isa. 9:6-7a) NKJV

SUMMARY

Jesus fulfilled the qualities of the king of the kingdom. He laid the foundation and gave authority to advance the kingdom. We can show appreciation to His Kingship having been part of the kingdom by inviting others to His rulership.