Sunday School Lesson (April 25, 2010)

INCLUSION IN COMMUNITY

BIBLE BASIS: Luke 14:15-24

BIBLE TRUTH: Thank God for His invitation to His banquet of food for the soul.

MEMORY VERSE: Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and maimed, and the halt, and the blind (Luke 14:21).

LESSON AIM: That you will reflect on your personal response to God's invitation.

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LESSON SCRIPTURE

Luke 14:15-24


15And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

• Explain the difference between the invitation to dine naturally and the invitation to eat God's kingdom.

16Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
17And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
18And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
20And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

• Explain why the servant went out twice to the invited guest.

21So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.

• How would you contrast those who rejected the invitation with those who were later invited to the feast?

22And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
23And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
24For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

APRIL THIRD WEEK

As read these verses, bonder these questions:

1.  Explain the difference in comfortless and comforter.
2.  Why was jesus's statement so confusing to Judas?
3.  How can Jesus's presence be with us when He was gone back to the Father?

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MAINTAINING THE NEW LIFE

John 14:18-23

18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 In that day you will know that mI am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. 21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” 22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered him,

DEVOTIONAL READING – John 14:24-27; 16:32, 33

24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father’s who sent me.

25 “These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

CENTRAL VERSE: John 16:33

23 In that day you will pask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.

From The Desk Of The Shepard

John 14:1-4

1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

On Tuesday April 7th, Brandi Ankum peacefully left this carnal world for Glory.

Let us be in prayer for the entire Ankum Family as they prepare to commemorate the life our dearly departed Sister. Brandi, her parents ( Miss'y Patrica and Elder Larry Ankum) are apart of the Fifth Chruch Family and thus we will support them however we can.

Superintendent Warren Foster, Sr.

Pastor, Fifth Church of God In Christ

Arrangements:

Fifth Church of God In Christ

3007 Law St., New Orleans LA, 70115

Viewing: Saturday, Arpil 17th,  9 - 10 AM

Funeral Service: Saturday, Arpil 17th, 10 AM

Dismissal: Restlawn Park & Mausoleum

4020 U.S. 90, Avondale, LA‎ 70094

Repass: Jefferson Parish Avondale Center‎

4008 U.S. 90, Avondale, LA 70094

HOLY WEEK

Holy Week is upon us.

Wednesday and Thursday nights the Lord met us during our two days of concercration. On tonight (Friday 4/2/10), we will be performing two of the three ordinances given by Christ.

Feet Washing
Holy Communion

Let us all come out and in Communion attire if you're able and partake of the goodness of Jesus.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
On Easter Sunday, 5th Church will be taking another step in reaching others.
The Easter Sunday Service will be broadcast live on the Internet. So tell your family, friends and sick and shut-in that they don't have to miss this important service. . They can follow the link below to get to the site.

Broadcast will start at 12 noon Easter Sunday. (Central Time)
5th Church Live Broadcast

May God continue to bless you and your family.