Reflective THOUGHT QUESTION

Lesson ONE

In your view,how does the new testament background reveal how God works out His purpose no matter the
circumstances? Refer to the events in the intertestamental period in your answer.

Although there might be lack of peace God provides peace,as in intertestamental period God did.

As in intertestamental period good roads were established for the preacher of gospel to be able to travel from one
place to another preaching, God makes it possible for his servants to move from one place to another regardless of
the turf situations.

God provides hope to his chosen men regardless of situation as He made a universal expectation in the
intertestamental period.where there is no hope God give hope.

As there was a universal language at the intertestamental period,God speaks to His chosen servants in a way that
they understand in the whole world for the gospel to be preached and understood by every person.

God provides to the divine power to save his people by grace at when they are held captive.its by Christ Jesus that
we are saved and justified.

REFLECTIVE THOUGHT QUESTION

Lesson TWO

What lesson can be learnt in the Gospel account for our personal lives, ministry and
relationship

Love God and love others:-The core teaching of Jesus is to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as
yourself, demonstrating the importance of building strong, caring relationships with others.

Humility and service:-Jesus exemplified humility by washing his disciples' feet, teaching us to serve others with a
humble attitude and not seek recognition.

Forgiveness and grace:-Jesus repeatedly taught the importance of forgiveness, urging us to extend grace to others
just as God has extended it to us.

Compassion for the marginalized:-Jesus actively reached out to the poor, sick, and outcast, demonstrating the need
to show compassion to those on the margins of society.

Perseverance and resilience:-Despite facing opposition and hardship, Jesus remained steadfast in his mission,
teaching us to persevere through challenges.

Discipleship and intentional living:-Jesus called people to follow him, emphasizing the need for active commitment
to live a life aligned with his teachings.

The power of prayer:-Jesus often retreated to pray, demonstrating the importance of personal prayer and
communication with God.
How these lessons can be applied:

Personal life:

Cultivate a heart of compassion, practice forgiveness towards others, prioritize spiritual growth through prayer and
study, and actively seek opportunities to serve those around you.

Ministry:

Lead with humility and love, focus on serving the needs of your community, and teach others to live a life that
reflects Christ's teachings.

Relationships:

Communicate openly and honestly, show empathy and understanding, be willing to forgive, and strive to build
healthy, supportive relationships with others.

REFLECTIVE THOUGHT QUESTION

Lesson THREE
1 From the explanation on who theophilus was given above, which one do you favour and
why?

Theophilus refers not to a specific individual but to anyone who is a lover of God,. basing on
the meaning of the name "lover of God " i believe in it literally,again the bible is written for
every believer to benefit from it.so theophilus is all of us that love and are loved by God.

2. What lesson can be learnt from the survey of the Act of apostles for application in
church growth initiatives?

· The importance of social work-The Book of Acts emphasizes the church's social work through concepts like
hospitality, mercy, philanthropy, and koinonia. The church's call is to serve the world and witness the
Christian faith through words and actions.

· The importance of worship- The church should prioritize God and make worship a central part of its life.
Worship is more than just singing, but also involves commitment, prayer, hearing the Word, giving,
baptism, meditation, and communion.

· The importance of understanding the needs of members-The early church was successful because it
understood the needs of its members and put others' needs ahead of its own.

· The importance of being adaptable-Churches are living organisms that change and grow, so it's important
to be ready to adapt to change.

· The importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit-While it might not be possible to experience the same
rushing wind or tongues of fire as in the Book of Acts, people can still be filled with the Holy Spirit.
 · we should accept to be guided by the holy spirit for every program in the church.

· we should be trust worthy and faithful in God. not like anania and saphira

· Church leaders should be respected for they are chosen by God to serve Him.eg peter

· God created everybody with a purpose and for us all to please him.

· we should travel from one place to another preaching the gospel of God for that is what we are called
for.eg payul

· The holy spirit is our helper that was sent by God to help us minister effectively.

REFLECTIVE THOUGHT QUESTION

The Old Testament focuses on history and God's law, while the New Testament focuses on Jesus.

Messiah

The Old Testament predicts the Messiah, while the New Testament reveals who he is.

Covenant

The Old Testament promises physical blessings, while the New Testament promises spiritual blessings.

Relationship with God

The Old Testament shows man's inability to remain faithful to God, while the New Testament shows
God's response to that unfaithfulness.

Purpose

The Old Testament presents truths about God and humanity, while the New Testament interprets the
new covenant between God and the followers of Christ.

The Old Testament chronicles God's power and works, and looks toward the coming Messiah. The New
Testament reveals Jesus as the Messiah, and looks back at his life and teachings as the basis for the
Church and the spread of the Gospel.

In which ways can you apply the following epistles in the church ministry?
Corinthians
The church in Corinth was immoral, a man sleeping with his father’s wife. Paul warned the
Church against such vices. Similarly, I can use the epistle to warn my church or believers today
against sexual immorality. It is also a good text to teach on liberty from all forms of
righteousness through personal effort.
b) Roman

· . Through the epistle there is proof that all the epistles were inspired by the Holy Spirit because Paul said he
received the gospel by the revelation from Jesus Christ.

· . The epistle is used to show Christ as the son of God and counter claims by some religions about the
existence of Christ.

· As ministers we can preach about grace boldly to the congregation.c)

·
.. Colosians
· The church should live in contact communication with God because through this we will be unified with Christ

and one another.

· The Church should acknowledge Christ as the head of the Church and we must welcome His leadership in all we
do or think. The church must be loyal to Christ.

· The church must be Christ- centered and to recognize Him as God, therefore ouR Relationship
with Christ must be our viital and prioritized.

· .)Ephesians

· The Church is one family therefore the ministers of the Gospel must make sure that there are no barriers,
division, discrimination in the church.

· . The Church should live by Christs standards by the help of the Holy Spirit. They should have in mind that
the Church is the bride of Christ.

· . The church should walk like a warrior and put all the amour of God in order to win the battle set by Satan.

. How can you use the Thessalonians Epistles to prepare people for the second coming ofChrist?

· . We will be able to teach the people through the epistle to be prepared and live holy lives as we wait for His second
coming

· . It teaches the Church to be watchful at all times and stand firm in the Word as we wait for Him

· . We must tell the church not to be afraid when they see a lot of increase of evil deeds because Christ is in control.
They must push on because there is victory when one remaink

4.while interpreting the book of revelation which school of interpretation do u favour?

I favor the school of futurist My reasons;i. . the prophesies in book of Daniel were fulfilled
5.What can be learnt about apostle Paul and his ministry from the survey of his
letters?
· Paul encounter with Christ changed his life completely and he channeled
his energy to the gospel. He was transformed by God from a persecutor of
Christians to a preacher for Christ.
· He preached for Christ throughout the Roman Empire on three missionary
journeys. It teaches us that missions are very important.
· Paul was not afraid to face an issue head-on and deal with it
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