Text: Galatians 2:1-10

1:1   Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me.

1:2  And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I might run, or had run, in vain.

1:3 Yet not even Titus who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised.

1:4  And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage),

1:5  to whom we did not yield submission even for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. 

1:6 But from those who seemed to be something—whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no man—for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me. 

1:7 But on the contrary, when they saw that the gospel for the uncircumcised had been committed to me, as the gospel for the circumcised was to Peter,

1:8 (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles),

1:9 and when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that had been given to me, they gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

1:10 They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do

STUDY:

The mission of Jesus Christ is not to a particular section of the human race but to the entire world. The mission statement in John 3:16 shows clearly that no group of the human race is left out in the salvation plan of God. Our text today reveals how Paul noted clearly that he was an apostle by grace to the Gentiles (the uncircumcised) while Peter, James and John, had the mandate of taking the Gospel of Christ to the circumcised (vv. 7-9). Ultimately, the two missions came from the same source and fulfil the same purpose of making Jesus Christ known and accepted by everyone everywhere. This shows the universal nature of the mission and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Beloved, wherever people are present, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is relevant. The mission of Christ is both to the Church and the unbelieving. The reason for the constant preaching of the Gospel is to ensure it gets to all. You cannot be indifferent – you have a part to play. God has sent you as an ambassador to bear His name in such places you find yourself regularly. Let your light shine brightly before men so that when you invite them to join your faith, they will be glad to embrace the salvation of Christ. You too can preach the Gospel. Be on mission for the Lord.

Prayer: 

Father, let me not waste the grace you have given me. Let me use it for your purpose.

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Text: Galatians 1:18-24

1:18   Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and remained with him fifteen days. 

1:19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

1:20   (Now concerning the things which I write to you, indeed, before God, I do not lie.)

1:21 Afterward I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

1:22 And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea which were in Christ. 

1:23 But they were hearing only, “He who formerly persecuted us now preaches the faith which he once tried to destroy.” 

1:24 And they glorified God in me.

STUDY:

Paul was a great apostle of all times. He was also a great instrument in the Kingdom of Christ. Our text today clearly rehearses his salvation story. Paul told the Galatians how he went to Jerusalem after his conversion and stayed with Peter for fifteen days and this stay, was for fellowship and encouragement. Peter, though one of the foremost disciples of Jesus Christ, was not as learned as Paul; he was a fisherman (Luke 5:1-3; Acts 4:13). Yet, Paul found it important to stay with him for fifteen days.

Beloved, it is a dangerous thing to attempt to make oneself an island in the practice of the Christian faith. No Christian is independent; we are all inter-dependent (Romans 12: 4 & 5). The educated need the uneducated, just as the rich need the less privileged members of the Church. We all need one another in order to grow in the practice of our faith. God has ordained that none of us functions independently; He delights in our genuine fellowship with one another. Therefore, remember that you need to connect to other believers in Christ so as to grow and maintain a healthy Christian life. Never look down on your fellow believers; do not claim superiority over anyone around you. Even if it is obvious that you are better than someone else, it is by God’s grace (1 Cor. 4:7). We will always need one another; do not look down on anyone.

Prayer: 

Father, give me a genuine heart of fellowship without discrimination. Amen.

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Text: Galatians 1:11-17

1:11  But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 

1:12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1:13  For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it.

1:14  And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, 

1:16 to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood, 

1:17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.

STUDY:

There is no doubt that the apostle Paul was a great man through whom the Lord sharpened the theology and spirituality of the Church. Interestingly, there was a time in Paul’s life when he was an enemy of the cross. He was an unrepentant promoter of Judaism and a zealous persecutor of the Church of Christ. But when God showed him mercy and turned his life around, he became a vessel of glory and honour in the hands of God and the Church till today still celebrates his great work in the Kingdom of Christ (vv.13-17).

Beloved, tere is no doubt that God is interested in turning every life around and making something great out of what the devil has corrupted through sin. God is focusing on your life; He wants to change you inside and outside. He wants you to surrender to Him and allow Him make you into the vessel that will bring His glory in your own world. As He used Paul to accomplish great things, so He desires to engage your life as an instrument of change and positive influence in your family, among your friends and in the society. He is calling you to cooperate with Him so He can bring the best out of you. There are greater things God wishes to use you achieve in this world. Allow Him to work His full purpose in you.

Prayer: 

Father, give me the grace to make myself ready for your use in my world. Amen.

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Text: Galatians 1:6-10

1:6  I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,

1:7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 

1:8  But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.

1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.

1:10For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.

STUDY:

One of the central discussions of Paul in his epistle to the Galatians is the sufficiency of faith in Jesus Christ to obtain the salvation of God. The mention of a ‘different gospel’ or ‘another gospel’ refers simply to the addition of the Jewish rite of circumcision and other demands of Jewish laws on the Gentiles who became followers of Christ, by some overzealous preachers of the time. In addition, these preachers held that the Jewish Christians must still continue to observe all the required Jewish laws (Acts 15:1-5). Paul maintained that it does not matter who the preacher is, there is no other gospel apart from that which presents Jesus Christ as the sufficient Saviour of mankind. He stressed that faith in Jesus Christ alone guarantees justification (Gal. 3:15&16).

Beloved, there are still preachers today who mislead people and drag them into bondage rather than the liberty which Jesus Christ brought to the world. As Christians, we must understand that Jesus Christ paid the supreme price of His life to obtain eternal salvation for us. The law and its observance could not deliver mankind from sin and the grip of Satan. This was the reason Jesus gave Himself for our deliverance. You are not supposed to throw yourself into any bondage as a result of ‘another gospel.’ You have access to God’s abundant treasure by your faith In Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:1&2). No more, no less. Do not turn away from the gospel of Christ or allow someone to get you off the track of genuine Christian faith.

Prayer: 

Father; please help me to hold to my faith in Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Text: Galatians 1:1-5

1:1   Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead),

1:2and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:

1:3  Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ,

1:4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

1:5to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

STUDY:

The Epistle to the Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul at around AD 49. In the opening verses which we read today, Paul pointed out that our deliverance was brought about by the death of Jesus Christ (v.4). In other words, Jesus Christ surrendered Himself to the death upon the cross for the single purpose of saving mankind from sins (Matt. 1:21; Phil. 2:8), and as well, deliver anyone who comes to Him from the evil of the present age. Without any controversy, Jesus is the one that can save from eternal destruction (John 3:16). There is no other name by which anyone might be saved, apart from Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12).

Beloved, there is no need to worry or panic each time the enemy comes like a flood (Isa. 59:19). Jesus Christ has purchased salvation for us and has delivered us from all satanic forces (Col. 1:13 & 14). He is the head of all principalities and power (Col. 2:10). Note that the greatest deliverance every person must experience is the deliverance from sin. A forgiven sinner can rise to challenge the enemy of his soul and demand for his deliverance from any power and organised programme of the enemy (Col. 2:13-15). As a Christian, you are to raise your shoulders high against the devil because your sins are forgiven and your total deliverance is secured by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Prayer: 

Dear Lord, grant me understanding to walk in the victory you have secured for me, all the days of my life. Amen.

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Text: Luke 1:39-49

1:39  Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, 

1:40  and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. 

1:41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

1:42   Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 

1:43  But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

1:44  But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

1:45 Blessed is she who  believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.

1:46  And Mary said: “My soul  magnifies the Lord,

1:47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

1:48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.

1:49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name.

STUDY:

Today we remember and celebrate the annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Annunciation reminds us of the announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ by the angel Gabriel to Mary, the mother of our Lord. Interestingly, Mary was not the only virgin in the land. Virginity was a God-commanded virtue in Israel (Deut. 22:23&24). In other words, it was not virginity that qualified Mary for the honour of being the mother of our Lord. Angel Gabriel stated clearly, “For you have found favour with God” (v.32).

So, it was not human qualifications but Divine favour.
Beloved, while it is a great thing for you to work hard and be resilient, you need Divine favour. God’s favour brings to a man what his strength cannot fetch. When God shines His light of favour upon you, everyone around you will be lost in wonder. What is termed impossible in your life could be made possible by the reason of God’s favour. God has promised that He would arise and have mercy upon you because the set time to favour you has come (Psa. 102:13). As He favoured Mary, so shall He also favour you in all areas of life! You are God’s candidate for Divine favour.

Prayer: 

Father, let your favour rest upon me now and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Text: John 14:8-17

14:8  Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”

14:9 ;Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 

14:10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. 

14:11   Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.

14:12  “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 

14:13  And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 

14:14 If you ^[a]ask anything in My name, I will do it.

14:15  “If you love Me, ^[b]keep My commandments.

14:16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another ^[c]Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 

14:17  the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.

STUDY:

Our text paints a vivid picture of the early church, not just as a gathering of individuals, but as a vibrant community deeply rooted in koinonia – fellowship. It highlights key aspects of their community: Devoted study of the apostles’ teachings, genuine love and care for one another, shared meals, consistent prayer, and radical generosity in sharing their possessions. These characteristics created a powerful and changed-making community that experienced rapid growth and impacted the world around them.

This passage challenges us to examine the state of koinonia in our churches today and consider how we can revive this essential element of Christian life. How can we do this? By prioritising authentic relationships, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction, practising generosity, deepening our prayer lives, and studying God’s Word together. If we do these, we can cultivate a deeper sense of community and experience the power of Christian fellowship. Let us strive to build churches where love abounds, where burdens are shared, and where we truly live out the gospel together. We must encourage one other to live out our faith in practical ways, supporting one another and growing together in Christ.

Prayer: 

Lord, grant me the grace to love one another as you have loved us, to share my resources, and to grow in our faith together: Amen.

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Text: Acts 2:37-47

2:37  Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

2:38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 

2:39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”

2:40  And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this ^[b]perverse generation.”

2:41  Then those who ^[c]gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

2:42  And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ ^[d]doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 

2:43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

2:44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 

2:45 and ^[e]sold their possessions and goods, and divided^[f] them among all, as anyone had need.

2:46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 

2:47  praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added ^[g]to the church daily those who were being saved.

STUDY:

Our text paints a vivid picture of the early church, not just as a gathering of individuals, but as a vibrant community deeply rooted in koinonia – fellowship. It highlights key aspects of their community: Devoted study of the apostles’ teachings, genuine love and care for one another, shared meals, consistent prayer, and radical generosity in sharing their possessions. These characteristics created a powerful and changed-making community that experienced rapid growth and impacted the world around them.

This passage challenges us to examine the state of koinonia in our churches today and consider how we can revive this essential element of Christian life. How can we do this? By prioritising authentic relationships, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction, practising generosity, deepening our prayer lives, and studying God’s Word together. If we do these, we can cultivate a deeper sense of community and experience the power of Christian fellowship. Let us strive to build churches where love abounds, where burdens are shared, and where we truly live out the gospel together. We must encourage one other to live out our faith in practical ways, supporting one another and growing together in Christ.

Prayer: 

Lord, grant me the grace to love one another as you have loved us, to share my resources, and to grow in our faith together: Amen.

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Text: Acts 2:29-36

2:29   “Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 

2:30  Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne, 

2:31 he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. 

2:32 This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses.

2:33 Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.

2:34 “For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand,

2:35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” ’

2:36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

STUDY:

Our text provides a powerful testament to the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives. Peter, filled with the Spirit, delivered a profound message, connecting the events of Pentecost to the prophecies of David in Psalm 16. Peter masterfully demonstrates how the events unfolding before their eyes – the resurrection of Jesus and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit – were foretold by David centuries before.

This connection strengthens the credibility of the gospel message and underscores the sovereignty of God’s plan. Peter boldly proclaimed Jesus as both Lord and Christ, emphasising His divine authority and His place at the right hand of God.
This declaration challenged the listeners to acknowledge Jesus’ Lordship and repent of their sins. It further highlighted the resurrection of Jesus as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, emphasising that Jesus’ resurrection is not only a historical fact but also the source of life and hope for all who believe. What we learn from this encounter is that just as the Holy Spirit empowered Peter to deliver an effective message, it empowers us today to share our faith with boldness and conviction.

Prayer: 

Lord, fill me with your Holy Spirit, and empower me to share the gospel of Jesus with clarity and conviction. Amen.

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Text: Acts 2:14-28

2:14   But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words.

2:15  For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only ^[a]the third hour of the day.

2:16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

2:17 ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.

2:18  And on My menservants and on My maidservants ..I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy.

2:19 I will show wonders in heaven above And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and fire and vapor of smoke.

2:20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord.

2:21 And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.’ 

2:22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know—

2:23  Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you ^[b]have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death

2:24 whom God raised up, having ^[c]loosed the ^[d]pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it. 

2:25 For David says concerning Him: ‘I foresaw the Lord always before my face, For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken.

2:26    Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope.

2:27 For You will not leave my soul in Hades, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.

2:28 You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’

STUDY:

Our text provides a powerful account of Peter’s Pentecost sermon, where he clearly explains the significance of the Spirit’s outpouring. This event wasn’t just a show; it marked a turning point in the history of the early church. Peter, with the eleven, were earlier hiding behind closed doors for fear of the Jews, but the spirit came upon them and had a positive, profitable effect on their lives and ministry. Before Pentecost, the disciples were fearful and hesitant. However, empowered by the Holy Spirit, Peter boldly addressed the surprised crowd, proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus, with conviction.

This demonstrates how the Spirit equips believers with courage, enabling them to overcome fear and share their faith with the world. Peter’s message was not merely a recounting of events; it was a powerful proclamation of the gospel filled with the Spirit’s anointing.

The crowd, deeply impacted by his words, were “cut to the heart” and inquired about what they should do. This shows the power of a Spirit-filled message, convicting hearts and leading to repentance. As a result of Peter’s Spirit-empowered message, thousands were saved. The early church experienced explosive growth, demonstrating the incredible impact that Spirit-filled ministry can have. This serves as a powerful reminder that the Holy Spirit is the key to effective evangelism and church growth. To deal with fear, and to be able to stand up like Peter and remain standing amid attacks and arrows against the Christian faith in our day, the spirit baptism is essential. We must seek the fullness of the Spirit today.

Prayer: 

Lord, fill me with your Holy Spirit, empowering me to be a bold and effective witness for you. Grant me the courage to share your love with the world. Amen.

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