THE POWER OF PRAISES


Word Study Outline: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Theme for February: PRESSING TOWARDS THE MARK
Topic: THE POWER OF PRAISES
Text: NEHEMIAH 8:9-12; 12:27-31a
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to another day of studying the Word together. I believe you all have a peaceful day at work. Last week, we look at the import of the Word (Bible) in pressing towards the mark. We saw the need to make the study of the Word priority in our daily life
What else can you remember as your gains? ……………………………………………………………..
Why must we prioritize the word? ………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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In our conclusion, what is RSM stand for? ………………………………………………………………
Today, we are looking at the Power of Praise in pressing forward.
A. Let us read Nen.8:9-12 together;
i. What capture your attention about these verses? ………………………………………………………
ii. Why were the people crying/weeping? ………………………………………………………………..
The word of God read exposed their sins.
Sin is anything we do that is against God’s revealed plan and character.
Sin is seen in actions and attitudes that place us ahead of God.
B. How does the following scripture define sin?
i. Jer.2:22 ………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii. Matt. 6:12 …………………………………………………………………………………………..
iii. Psalm 38:4 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
When you realize your sin and repent, there is joy that leads to outburst of praises as admonished by Nehemiah and Ezra.
C. What are the key statements in there word?
1) …………………………. …………………………………….
2) ………………………………………………………………..
D. How can you relate their statement with 2Cor, 7:10 and Ps.30:5? ………………………………………
Forgiveness of sins leads to celebrations and praises. The joy of the Lord filled their hearts.
Conclusion – Eccl.10:8
Satan always desire to break God’s hedge around Christians through sins.
Every temptation you overcome should bring joy to your heart that should lead you to praises of God that grant the enablement.
By the grace of God, we shall conclude this next time. Till then, SHALOM!
……………….. ADEYEYE Adeniran