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🧿TOPIC: MY ENEMY: "SATAN"🧿

📖MEMORY VERSE: "Therefore rejoice, ye heavens and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time". – Revelation 12:12📔


📓BIBLE PASSAGE: Isaiah 14:12–17📘
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[12] How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

[13] For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

[14] I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

[15] Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

[16] They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;

[17] that made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?



The “world” is a battleground and the Christian life is a warfare. As Christians, we have a terrible enemy — Satan; who wants to destroy us (John 10:10a). Paul called on Christians to be “good soldiers” of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:3) and to war a good warfare (1 Timothy 1:18). Satan and his fallen angels are spirit-beings we cannot see, but they are real enemies of every child of God (Ephesians 6:11–12). We need to study the enemy’s tactics to understand how to resist him.


1. Satan’s Strategy
2. How to Resist



Satan’s terrible mission against man is to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10a). He knows that he has been defeated and eternally condemned to the lake of fire, but he wants to take as many people as possible with him (Revelation 20:7–10; 2 Peter 2:4). He does this by using:

1. Lies: Satan is called a liar and the father of all lies (John 8:44) who always attempts to counterfeit God’s principles and instructions through deception (Genesis 3:4–5; 13; Revelation 20:10).

2. Fear: He uses fear to keep people in bo***ge and make them stagnant (1 Peter 5:8).

3. Confusion: e.g., false doctrines (1 Timothy 4:1–3).

4. Temptation and accusation: He tempts us to act on addictive urges and to yield to lust, impulses, selfishness and greed (Luke 4:13; 1 Thessalonians 3:5). He further accuses and condemns us for failing (Revelation 12:10).

5. Contention: The devil understands that disagreement is a potent weapon to subdue the limitless power in unity (1 Corinthians 11:18; Acts 15:39).

6. Discouragement/depression. Satan effectively uses this tool on believers (1 Kings 19:4).

7. Affliction. Satan afflicts people with sickness to hinder their efficiency (Job 2:7). He also afflicts when he gains access to a man’s life through unconfessed sin (Psalm 107:17).



When you are tempted, submit yourself to God and command the devil to leave (James 4:7). Use the scriptures to subdue him (Matthew 4:4–11) and locate the way out (1 Corinthians 10:13). When Satan lies to you, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth and search the scriptures (John 8:32; 5:39a). When there is contention and conflict that can degenerate into disunity, seek to make peace immediately without delay (Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:18).

To overcome the strategy of discouragement/depression, engage yourself in serving others; work hard and avoid idleness, listen to godly music, recount your blessings and encourage yourself in the place of prayer (Ephesians 5:19; 1 Samuel 30:6). If you are sick, request for prayer from Elders in the Church or mature believers and exercise your faith in God’s ability to heal (James 5:14–15).


The word of God is a powerful tool given to believers to overcome Satan.


1. Why are Christians called to be good soldiers of Christ?
2. Mention four ways to resist the devil.
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🧿TOPIC: REPAIRING THE ALTAR🧿

📖MEMORY VERSE: "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me". – Psalm 51:10

📓BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Kings 18:30–32📘

[30] And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down.

[31] And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:

[32] and with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.



A physical altar is a raised platform in a place of worship where offerings are made to honour God. Altars have always played a significant role in God’s relationship with His people across generations: Noah (Genesis 8:20), Abraham (Genesis 22:9), Jacob (Genesis 35:7), and Moses (Exodus 17:15), all built altars as points of connection with God. Similarly, there is a spiritual altar within our hearts that must be prepared and maintained to experience God’s presence and achieve all-round victory. When our relationship with God falters, every aspect of our life is affected.


1. ALTAR DESTROYERS
2. THE ACT OF MENDING



When we neglect God’s altar, we inevitably build other altars, devoting our time, talents, treasures, energies, efforts, earnings, etc. to such (1 Kings 18:18–21). Actions that damage our relationship with God include:

1. Sin (Isaiah 59:2).
2. Idolatry – placing anything or anyone above God (Ezekiel 14:5).
3. Seeking benefits instead of seeking God (John 6:26).
4. A divided heart, trying to serve both God and at the same time conforming to worldly patterns (Matthew 6:24; Romans 12:2).
5. Negative influences (1 Corinthians 15:33).
6. People-pleasing, prioritising the approval of others over God’s (Galatians 1:10).
7. Pride, which distances us from His grace (Psalm 138:6).
8. Unbelief that leads to spiritual drift (Hebrews 3:12).
9. Disobedience to God’s commands (1 Samuel 12:15).
10. Lukewarmness is a half-hearted approach to faith (Revelation 3:16).

Neglecting God shifts our devotion away from Him, creating barriers to the deep relationship He desires with us.



To repair is to restore what is damaged to good condition. Repairing the altar symbolises restoring one’s relationship with God. A broken connection with Him can be rebuilt when we:

a. Repent and return to our “first love” (Revelation 2:4–5; Jeremiah 2:2📚): Repentance involves changing our actions and reigniting the early devotion we once had, such as praying, Bible study and sharing our faith. In these Last Days, as love grows cold (Matthew 24:12📙), rebuilding our altar starts with returning to these foundational practices.

b. Offer ourselves as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1📗): True surrender involves giving our body and soul to God’s will, living in complete submission to His purpose.

c. Rededicate ourselves to God (Titus 3:5📙): Rededication is transformative. It is a return to God’s loving embrace, celebrating His grace, and committing to live according to His word.

d. Seek restoration, forgiveness, and healing through humility and obedience: His mercy and unfailing love make complete restoration possible (2 Chronicles 7:14📔).

e. Surrender fully to God (James 4:7📘): Acknowledge God’s sovereignty and trust His plans (Psalm 135:6; Isaiah 55:8–9📕). Absolute surrender is to let go of our ways and embrace His ways.


Restoring our relationship with God is a journey of humility, love, and complete trust in His power and purpose.


1. Mention four conducts that can destroy the altar of God in your heart.
2. Mention ways of repairing the spiritual altar.
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🧿TOPIC: SPIRITUAL GIFTS VERSUS FRUIT🧿


📖MEMORY VERSE: "For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth". – Ephesians 5:9📕


📓BIBLE PASSAGE: 1CORINTHIANS 12:4-11📘

[4] Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

[5] And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

[6] And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

[7] But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

[8] For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

[9] to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

[10] to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

[11] but all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.



The distinction between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit is essential for understanding their roles in a believer’s life. Both come from the Holy Spirit but serve different purposes: one focuses on service and edification, while the other reflects character and spiritual maturity.


1. THE UNDERSTANDING
2. KEY DIFFERENCES



Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to equip believers for ministry, service in the body of Christ and glorify God (1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 14:26📚). Each believer receives at least one gift. These gifts include prophecy, healing, teaching, serving, giving, and leadership, among others (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10📚). The Holy Spirit determines who receives each gift, ensuring the diversity and unity of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:11📙). While gifts are freely given, they require active use, growth, and stewardship through practice, prayer, and learning (1 Timothy 4:14📗).
The fruit of the Spirit represents the character traits and virtues that grow in believers as they walk closely with God (Galatians 5:25📘). It reflects the personality of Christ, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, righteousness and truth (Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9📒). The fruit is produced through abiding in Christ: a close relationship with Him enables believers to reflect His nature (John 15:4-5📙).
The fruit of the Spirit is a sign of spiritual growth and maturity (2 Peter 3:18📔). A believer’s life is recognised by the presence of these virtues (Matthew 7:16-20📕). Growth in the fruit requires intentionality, including obedience to God’s word, prayer, and avoiding sinful influences (Psalm 1:1-3📖).



Both spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit are essential for a balanced Christian life. However, spiritual gifts empower believers for ministry, while the fruit of the Spirit shapes them into Christ-like individuals. Spiritual gifts focus on abilities for service while the fruit of the Spirit focuses on the character and maturity of the believer. Spiritual gifts are given to each believer uniquely whereas all the key components of the fruit are expected to be evident in every believer. A believer is given spiritual gifts to edify others but the fruit is produced to reflect Christ’s nature. Spiritual gifts are diverse and specific to roles given to each believer. However, the fruit of the Spirit are unified and holistic traits.


Spiritual gifts help the believer to be effective in service while the fruit of the Spirit ensures the believer is rooted in godly character.


1. Describe briefly the spiritual gifts and fruit of the Spirit.
2. Highlight four key differences between Spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.
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