Obedience
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Part 2: The Vertical Relationship – Loving and Knowing God
1 Introduction The vertical relationship is the axis of worship, trust, and obedience that joins humanity to God.It defines the source of all spiritual vitality; every moral and social act draws power from this connection.Jesus named it the first and greatest commandment: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with…
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Part 3 – Abraham: Faith That Learned Obedience
Key Verse “Abram believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness.”— Genesis 15 : 6 (NIV) 1. The Call of Faith Abraham’s journey begins with a summons that interrupts ordinary life: “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show…
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Part 2 – Saul: Anointed but Disobedient
Key Verse “Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”— 1 Samuel 15 : 23 (NIV) 1. The Beginning of Promise Saul’s story opens with extraordinary potential. Chosen by God through the prophet Samuel, he stood “a head taller than anyone else” (1…
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1. Honouring Parents and Elders
Respect and obedience in the home. Theme: Blessings and guidance flow from respecting authority and elders. Chapter (6) Family, Friendships, and Community Bible Verses: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Thou shalt rise up…
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3. Walking in Obedience and Faith
Aligning your life with God’s will. Theme: Obedience strengthens your calling and releases God’s power. Chapter (7) Calling, Destiny, and Spiritual Gifts Bible Verses: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his…
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Chapter 2: Law vs. Grace — Reconciling Obedience and Freedom in the New Covenant
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today 1. Introduction One of the most enduring theological tensions within Christianity lies in understanding the relationship between God’s law and God’s grace. For some, the law represents rules and condemnation, while grace signifies freedom and acceptance. Others insist that grace does not abolish…
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94. Obedience
Genesis 22:17-18 17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; 18 And in thy seed shall…
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Chapter 6: Confession and Commitment
Overview: Declaring Jesus as Lord Confession and commitment are at the heart of the Christian conversion experience, marking the transition from internal belief to external allegiance. While faith and repentance begin within the heart, confession brings that transformation into the public and relational sphere. It is the open declaration that…
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Chapter 7: The Meaning and Role of Baptism
Overview: Public Identification with Christ Baptism occupies a central role in the Christian life and the communal identity of the Church. It is the divinely ordained act by which a believer publicly identifies with Jesus Christ—His death, burial, and resurrection. Far more than a religious formality or symbolic tradition, baptism…
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Chapter 8: Indwelling and Sealing by the Holy Spirit
Overview: The Spirit in Regeneration and Sanctification The indwelling and sealing of the Holy Spirit mark the moment of transition from spiritual death to new life in Christ. At the moment of true conversion, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell personally and permanently within the believer—not symbolically, but as a…
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The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders(also known as The Two Foundations) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Judgment and Eschatology; Obedience; Discipleship; Spiritual Foundations 4. Parable Summary Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount (or the Sermon on the Plain in Luke) with…
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The Parable of the Two Sons
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Two Sons 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Obedience; Repentance; Faithfulness in Action 4. Parable Summary Jesus presents a story of a father who asks his two sons to work in the vineyard: Jesus asks, “Which…
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2.2 Obedience Brings Blessings
🔹 Story 1: Noah Obeyed and Was Saved from the Flood Main Characters: Noah, GodStory Summary: God told Noah to build an ark in a world full of wickedness. Though it had never rained like that before, Noah obeyed every instruction, and his family was saved.Key Verses: Genesis 6:13–22; 7:1–5Theme…
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2.3 Disobedience Brings Consequences
🔹 Story 1: Adam and Eve Expelled from Eden Main Characters: Adam, Eve, GodStory Summary: God commanded Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. When they disobeyed, they were banished from Eden and separated from direct fellowship with God.Key Verses: Genesis…
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2.12 Stories of Blessing Through Obedience
🔹 Story 1: Noah Obeyed and Was Preserved from the Flood Main Characters: Noah, GodStory Summary: In a corrupt world, Noah obeyed God’s command to build an ark, even though rain had never occurred. His obedience saved his family and preserved life on earth.Key Verses: Genesis 6:13–22; 7:1–5Theme Connection: Obedience…