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Q4. (John 1:29) What does the title "Lamb of God" tell us about Jesus' ministry? According to 1:29, whose sins did he come to take away? In what ways did Jesus fulfil Isaiah 53? The title tells us that Jesus was from God to be our sacrificial lamb that will take away our sin permanently in place of animals that have to be sacrificed any time one commits a sin. Jesus came to take away the sin of world; that is all mankind. Jesus fulfilled Isaiah 53 because He was bruised, beaten and shed His blood being the Sacrificial Lamb that takes away sin

Q3. (John 1:19-27) How does John the Baptist show humility? How can a person see himself as the fulfillment of a passage from Isaiah and still be humble about it? How does John see himself in relation to the coming Messiah? How can a person be such a strong revivalist preacher and still remain humble? Can humility and powerful, confident speech co-exist? John showed humility by stating clearly to the messengers from Jewish authorities that he was not any of the three – the Christ, Elijah or the Prophet expected then. He further told them that the one to come was so great that he could not untie the thong of his sandals. John’s humility stemmed from the fact that he knew he was merely a messenger sent by God and he could not therefore exalt himself. One can be powerful and gentle/ humble when lead by the Spirit of God who is gentle but powerful.

Q3. (John 1:19-27) How does John the Baptist show humility? How can a person see himself as the fulfillment of a passage from Isaiah and still be humble about it? How does John see himself in relation to the coming Messiah? How can a person be such a strong revivalist preacher and still remain humble? Can humility and powerful, confident speech co-exist? John showed humility by stating clearly to the messengers from Jewish authorities that he was not any of the three – the Christ, Elijah or the Prophet expected then. He further told them the one to come so great that he could not untie the thong of his sandals. John’s humility stemmed from the fact that he knew he was merely a messenger sent by God and he could not therefore exalt himself. One can be powerful and gentle/ humble when lead by the Spirit of God who is gentle but powerful.

Q1. (John 1:19-23) Why do you think John the Baptist was being hassled by the religious leaders from Jerusalem? What were they afraid of? How did John understand his own mission? How much conflict do you think could be expected from John's mission? John was attracting huge crowd that the Jewish authorities may be thought could undermine their political authority. They also wondered what authority John had to think that even Pharisees and Sadducees who were thought be pious could be asked to repent and be baptised. Jealousy for John’s rising popularity could also have been the reason for the Jewish authorities to have harassed John. John clearly understood his mission as to introduce the Christ Jesus. I do not see any conflict in John’s role and that of Jesus Christ

Q5. (John 1:18) What does it mean that Jesus is the "Only God" or the "Only Begotten God"? Does the Apostle John seem to make a distinction between God the Father and God the Son? What does all this mean for our understanding of the Trinity? It means he is in every way and sense God too even though he is the son of God. Yes he distinguished Jesus as different from God and seated beside God. This further explains to us that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit are three distinct Beings but are

Q4. (John 1:14) Why is the idea of God "becoming flesh" so important to the basis of the Christian faith? What would Christ's life, crucifixion, and resurrection mean if he were only pretending to "become flesh"? In what ways have you personally experienced his grace? In what ways has his truth changed your life from what it was? God had to come in human form to live and die for our sin since animals sacrifice were not effective. As God, he could not die and without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin. So it was necessary that God had to become human to fulfil the requirement of sacrifice by blood shedding and the righteous requirement of the sacrifice. I am a beneficiary of his grace because he accepted me as his child despite my huge sins. The life I now live is by his grace.

Q3 (John 1:12-13) What does it mean to "receive" Jesus? What does it imply to "believe in" Jesus? What is the spiritual relationship to God of those who receive and believe in Jesus? Of those who do not? To ”receive” Jesus is to welcome him or accept as the Son Of God, our Lord and Saviour To “believe” him means to trust him as our saviour. To all who received him and believed in his name have been given authority and power to become the spiritual children of God.

Q2. (John 1:7-8) What did it mean that John was sent to "testify" to the light? In what sense are you put here with the purpose of "testifying" to the light? How are you doing in this regard? What happened to John the Baptist? What might happen to you if you testify clearly? What might happen to the people to whom you testify? Jesus is the Light of God and John came as forerunner to introduce Jesus to the people. I am also telling people about Jesus and the goodnews he brought John

Q1. (John 1:1-3) According to the Apostle John, is Jesus fully God? What does it mean that Jesus is the "Word"? What does this say about him and his ministry? Yes, Jesus Christ my Lord is fully God. He was in the beginning, the son of God and participated in creation. Without him nothing was made the Bible says. “Word” mean communication where the mind finds expression or utterance. He is the Word the Father spoke at creating and is the speaking This means Jesus is the word of God and his ministry is the propagation of the Word/ message of God.

Q4. (1 Corinthians 16:22) Whom does Paul curse in this verse? Whom does he invite to come quickly? Why, do you think, Paul looks forward so much to Christ's coming? Paul cursed anyone who did not love the Lord. He invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come quickly. The reason Paul looked forward so much to the Lord's coming is best seen in what he said in 2 Timothy 4:7-8 below: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:7-8 ESV)

Q3. (1 Corinthians 16:8-9) What does it take to continue to minister in the face of opposition? Why does opposition nearly always accompany success? In what way does this require spiritual warfare? To continue to minister in the face of opposition, we need to stand firm knowing that God is with us to deliver us and give us victory. Opposition nearly always accompany success because all things work for good to the children of God according to Romans 8:27. It was due to the opposition to the apostles in Jerusalem that first led to the spread of Christianity to cities they fled to. Opposition to the children of God is actually as a result of the Devil fighting to stop us from working to expand the kingdom of God. This is a battle, a spiritual battle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and spiritual forces in the heavenly realm. This requires putting on the full armour of God according to Ephesians 6:10 for victory.

Q2. (1 Corinthians 16:4-7) What does Paul's wording, "if the Lord permits" teach us about making plans? Why is planning without this mindset actually arrogant? We do not know what tomorrow will be. Only God knows thus we should make our plans based on the will of God. If we fail to plan based on the fact that only God can actualise our plans then we are arrogant

Q1. (1 Corinthians 16:2) What does this teach us about regular giving? About proportional giving? About planned giving, rather than last minute giving? That we should give regularly, plan our giving, and give in proportion to our income

Q5. (1 Corinthians 15:58) Why do we sometimes get discouraged serving the Lord? What does this exhortation contain to encourage and motivate us? As humans, when we are not appreciated for our efforts, we get discouraged. However, if remember that our service is to God and He rewards us for our service here on earth whether people appreciate us or not, we will not get discourage again.

Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? In what ways does it encourage us? The passage in 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 teach us that Christ's coming will: Be preceded by a loud voice and trumpet sound blast from an angel Christ will then come along with angels The dead will rise first to meet him and the Living will be transformed within a twinkle of an eye. The resurrection body will be glorious, imperishable, and has power to live for eternity We will be like Christ after the resurrection. This is encouraging because we do not have worry about those who died before the coming of the Lord since they will resurrect first. furthermore, our resurrection bodies will be special, heavenly, imperishable and glorious like that of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Q3. (1 Corinthians 15:24-28) What does this passage teach us about the subordination of the Son to the Father? How can that be consistent with the doctrine of the Trinity? Father, Son and Holy Spirit are equal in person as the doctrine of the Trinity but the Son and the Holy Spirit are subordinated to the Father.

Q2. (1 Corinthians 15:3-7 ) What is the core of the gospel according to this verse? Paraphrase it in your own words based on this passage. The core of the Gospel according to Paul is follows: · That Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures · He was buried · He rose from the dead on the third day according to scriptures · He appeared to Peter, the 12, all the apostles, 500 others at the same time, also to James, the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ and later to Paul.

Q1. (1 Corinthians 15:1-2) In what sense is our salvation dependent upon us continuing in faith? Why is the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints important for us to understand? There is need to believe and keep on in faith or else we will backslide and fall. The doctrine of perseverance in the faith is important for us to understand so as that we will see the need to remain steady, trusting and holding on to our faith.Q1. (1 Corinthians 15:1-2) In what sense is our salvation dependent upon us continuing in faith? Why is the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints important for us to understand? There is need to believe and keep on in faith or else we will backslide and fall. The doctrine of perseverance in the faith is important for us to understand so as that we will see the need to remain steady, trusting and holding on to our faith.

Q4. (1 Corinthians 14:39-40) In your particular congregation, which parts of verses 39-40 are most needed in order to bring your congregation into a biblical balance? Both prophesy and tongues are not used in my Church during public worship. But from what I have been exposed to from the notes in this study supported by ample scriptures, both are still possible in our days pending when perfection comes with the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this cas orderliness is required where only one at a time should prophesy or speak in tongues. In the latter, there must be interpretation.

Q3. (1 Corinthians 14:26-33) How are Paul's instructions to those who speak in tongues in verses 27-28 similar to his instructions to those who prophecy in verses 29-32? How do they differ? How might we hold meetings today that allow for the Spirit to inspire spontaneous contributions to the gathered people? Similarities: · Speak one at a time. · Not so many to speak- two or three are okay. They differ in that: · Speaking in tongues requires an interpreter while prophesy does not · In prophesy, when another person sitting has a new revelation, the one speaking should stop. By opening ourselves to the Holy Spirit to use us in any way He wants.

Q2. (1 Corinthians 14:5-25) Paul does value speaking in tongues. What does its value seem to be according to verses 2, 4, 17, and (perhaps) Romans 8:26-27? How are the Corinthians abusing speaking in tongues? Tongues are good but the speaker speaks to God and in mysteries and other people do not understand him. Consequently he builds himself only. The Corinthians abuse tongues by being proud about their ability to speak and secondly by speaking without any interpretation of what they speak.

Q1. (1 Corinthians 14:1-4) What is the value of prophecy over tongues, according to verse 4? What does prophecy typically do to benefit the church, according to verse 3? Prophesy strengthens the church while speaking in tongues strengthen the speaker. Prophesy helps the church when it strengthens, encourages and comfort the members

Q4. (1 Corinthians 13:8b-13) Why is it important to Paul's argument to contend that even the greatest spiritual gifts will become obsolete? Why does he stress the permanence of love? He did that to emphasise to the Church in Corinth and to us that we should not be too attached to the gifts of tongues and others we may be proud but to be well informed that the one will outlive every other ones is love. Because love is heavenly as God is love and it love that will keep us together.

Q3. (1 Corinthians 13:10) When do you think the "perfect" comes? (See my "Excursus" before answering.) How do you support your interpretation? I think the "perfect" comes only when the Lord Jesus Christ comes back and we are then transformed from mortality to immortality; from perishable to imperishable and from imperfection to perfection. This because we cannot achieve perfection in our Adamic nature.

Q2. (1 Corinthians 13:4-6) Which one or two of these tests of agape love do you have the most trouble with? How might prayer help you grow? How will walking with the Spirit help you deal with these flaws? I have a challenge in almost all of them, particularly- I not patient, not as kind as I ought to be, I am easily angered etc Prayer is acknowledging that we cannot do it with our own power and thus asking God to help us. I therefore believe He can empower us to be able to love as he does. The Spirit will empower us.