SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS

SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS

Mark 16:15; Romans 10:13-15
Children, praise the Lord! The love of God is so great that He gave His only begotten
Son Jesus Christ, to die and save the world from the danger of suffering in hell fire
(John 3:16). It is sorry to say that many have not known or heard about this great story
of God‟s love. Therefore, many are dying in their sin and perishing in hell fire. For us
who have heard about the good news of God‟s love, Jesus do not want us keep silent
and continue to watch others suffer and go to hell fire. How then shall all these people
know about Jesus and call on Him for their salvation? How shall they hear without a
preacher? (Romans 10:14). This is the reason why Jesus command all who are His
friends to go everywhere in the world spreading the good news. The topic is in four
parts.

1. WHAT IS GOOD-NEWS?: John 3:16.

The good-news is the wonderful story of the love of God for called sinners that He has
given us Jesus who shed His blood for our sins. It is also called the gospel. Every boy
and girl who repent and come to Jesus asking for forgiveness will surely be forgiven,
cleansed in the blood of Jesus, and saved from the punishment of sin in hell fire.
Everlasting life with Jesus forever in heaven will also be his/her reward.

2. COMMAND TO SPREAD THE GOOD-NEWS: Mark 16:15.

The Lord Jesus Christ before going back to heaven commanded that all His friends
must spread the good-news, so that many sinners will know Him and become His
friends. Because it is the master‟s command, we must obey and go everywhere
spreading the good news. This is one thing that shows that we love Jesus and that we
are His friends (John 14:15; 15:14).

3. WHO ARE TO SPREAD THE GOOD-NEWS?: Matthew 4:18,19.

Jesus came to save the whole world from sin and from perishing in hell fire (John 3:16).
One of the major reasons why Jesus called His friends and saved them is that they also
can go and win others to come unto Him.
It is only the children that have repented from all their sins and have stopped doing bad
things that can do the work of God. Those that have said sorry to Jesus and have had
their hearts washed clean in His blood. This, are the people that are commanded to go
and tell others about Jesus and His love.

4. HOW CAN YOU SPREAD THE GOOD-NEWS?

There are many ways or methods you can use in spreading the good-news. Some of
these include: (a) person to person (personal evangelism). Telling somebody about Jesus
one at a time. (b) Inviting sinful boys and girls to retreat, Children Holiday Bible School,
crusades, the children church, or house fellowship. (c)Telling Bible stories that will
make sinners to know about Jesus and to love Him. (d) Sharing the testimony of how
you became a friend of Jesus with others. (e) Giving children-tracts and magazines to
sinful boys and girls (f) Caring for others and through this tell them about Jesus. (g)
Visiting sinful boys and girls in their houses where you can tell them about Jesus love
(h) Writing letters with Bible verses about the love of Jesus or sending telephone text
messages.
There are abundant blessings for the friend of Jesus that will obey and spread the
good-news. If you are not born-again yet, you can give your life to Jesus now. Tell the
Lord about your naughty ways and repent from them now. He will surely forgive you.
Then you can start to spread the good news of Jesus love to the whole world. Rise up
and pray.

COOKING TIPS, EGG CUSTARD, YAM BALLS, HOME MADE FRUIT JUICE

COOKING TIPS

Many children think that cooking is a very difficult job that should be done only by
their mother. This is not true. This seminar will show you that the art of cooking is as
simple as A B C. You only need to develop an interest in it and be a part of it. Note that
cooking is not just girls stuff. It is for everybody.-mummy, daddy and children (boys
and girls). However, there are important rules to obey while cooking. Rules for cooking:
1. Collect all cooking utensils and arrange them on the kitchen table or cabinet.
2. Clean all utensils (pots, spoons, plates, bowls, pans etc.)
3. Cover your hair.
4. Wash your hands with soap before you start cooking and after visiting the toilet.
5. Avoid sneezing into the food. If you want to sneeze, move away from the cooking
area, cover your nose with a handkerchief and sneeze into it.
6. To avoid accidents, be careful not to pour water or any liquid on the floor of the
kitchen.
7. Keep the kitchen and other work areas tidy. Wrap up any rubbish in waste paper
and throw into the waste bin.
8. Wear an overall or apron.
9. Do not remove sauce pan from the stove or oven with your bare hands. Use
kitchen gloves or napkins. Don‟t run in or out of the kitchen. Be calm and careful
as you help in the kitchen.
PRACTICAL SESSION (use Sample demonstration to teach the practical sessions).

A. EGG CUSTARD

Ingredients – 4 large eggs
500 ml milk, 4 tablespoonful sugar, margarine.
Method:
Caramel (optional) 4tbs sugar, ½ glass cup of water.
(A) Caramel – put water in a sauce pan, add the sugar and boil on low heat. Stir
constantly until mixture is brown. Pour in a cup and put aside to cool.
B. Custard
1) Pour the milk and sugar in a sauce pan.
2) Put to boil on the stove and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3) Remove from the stove and set aside.
4) Break eggs into a bowl, beat with a fork and don‟t allow it to foam.
5) Mix the beaten eggs in the milk mixture.
6) Strain the mixture with a strainer.
7) Rub the mould (moin-moin cups) lightly with margarine.
8) Pour the prepared caramel into the base of cups in equal parts.
9) Pour the custard mixture over the caramel in equal parts.
10) Cover the cups with foil.
11) Put water in the pot and arrange the cups in it. Put on a low heat and cook for
between 18-20 minutes.
12) Remove from the stove and turn out the custard into a serving plate. Let it cool
before serving.
Note: If you do not want the caramel; just prepare the custard mixture, pour into the
cup and steam.

B) YAM BALLS

Ingredients ½ piece of medium size yam or 20 pieces Irish potatoes (big size)
½ a bottle of vegetable oil, salt, 3 fresh tatashe, 1large onion, 1egg, curry powder, fresh shrimps
or crayfish, milk cup of flour.
Method:
1) Peel the yam and wash it thoroughly.
2) Cut into small pieces
3) Put into a pot of salted water and boil until it is very soft.
4) Drain the water. Put the yam in a big bowl and mash with spatula (stirring stick)
5) Cut the tatashe into tiny pieces, clean the strimps or crayfish.
6) Add fresh tatashe, shrimps or crayfish and curry to the yam and mix it very well.
7) Break the egg into a bowl and beat.
8) Add the beaten egg to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
9) Spread flour thinly on a pastry board. Then rub your hands in the flour and scoop the
mixture bit by bit and roll into balls. As you roll, set it on a plate. Be careful not to allow
the ball to scatter. After making all the mixture into small balls put the frying pan on fire
and pour the vegetable oil.
10) Fry until golden brown. Drain and serve hot.

C (i)HOME MADE FRUIT JUICE

Ingredients and utensils
Assorted fruits like- 1water melon, 1Pineapple and 5 oranges. Grater, big bowls, empty plastic
bottles, knives, chopping board, sieve, and juicer.
Method:
1. Wash all the utensils and drain.
2. Wash the fruits very well and place on the chopping board.
3. Cut the water melon and pineapples into bits.
4. With the use of the grater, grate the juicy part of the melon and pineapples into a large
bowl.
5. Use the sieve to strain the juice into a jug.
6) Cut the oranges into halves. Use the manual juicer to squeeze the juice from the
oranges.
7) Use the sieve to strain the orange into the jug where you have the water melon and
pineapple.
8) Use a long spoon to stir the juice and pour into the plastic bottles.
(ii)LEMONADE (Optional)
Ingredients:
5 lemons
10 table spoonful sugar
1.5 litre of water.
Method:
1. Wash the lemon very well
2. Grate the back of the lemon into a clean bowl
3. Put the water in a clean pot and put on the stove.
4. Add sugar and lemon rind (back) to the water.
5. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
6. Remove from the stove and strain into a jug.
7. Cut lemons into halves and squeeze out the juice.
8. Strain the juice into the jug of sugar and rind mixture. Stir and pour into a bottle and
put into the fridge to chill.
The fruit drinks are refreshing and healthier than the artificial drinks that children are usually
given to drink.

HUMILITY, THE WAY TO GREATNESS

HUMILITY, THE WAY TO GREATNESS

Philippians 2:5-11; James 4:10; Matthew 18:4
How many of you want to become great in life? But do you know that the way up is
down? The Bible says “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift
you up” (James 4:10). The way to greatness is by being humble. This seminar is to
prepare you for greatness by teaching you what it means to be humble, how to be
humble, examples of humble people in the Bible and how promotion comes through
humility. You are born to be great and you will be great in Jesus‟ Name.

1. THE MEANING OF HUMILITY:

Humility is from the word humble. To be humble is to be lowly in heart. It means to see
and think of yourself as a nobody without the help of God. Whatever ability, talent,
position, intelligence, skill or property that you have, you know that all comes from God
and without God you can do nothing. To be humble is to recognize that everything
comes from God and they are given to you to serve others.
Humility is the opposite of pride. God hates pride and resists the proud. Wherefore He
saith, “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (James 4:6). To
be humble is not to think or act as if you are better than others. Never look down on
others. Don‟t try to prove yourself as the only one who knows or can do it better. You
must humble yourself. Don‟t pray that God should humble you. The Bible says
“Humble yourself…and He (God) shall lift you up.”

2. EXAMPLES OF HUMBLE PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE:

There are many examples of people in the Bible who were humble. But we also have
examples of people who were proud and how God punished them. Some of such proud
people were: (i)Herod (Acts 12:21-24) (ii) Pharaoh and (Exodus 5:2, 14:28)
(iii)Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:28-33).
However, there are many examples of humble people in the Bible. God blessed them
and promoted them to become great people. They are:
(i) Jesus Christ – (Philippians 2:5-8). Jesus Christ is God, yet He did not make Himself
equal with God. He humbled himself and suffered like ordinary human being. He is our
perfect example. He did not seek honour or glory for Himself. He was obedient unto
death. What a humble life!
(ii) Moses - Hebrews 11:23-27; Numbers 12:3.
Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh„s daughter thereby rejecting the honour
and glory that such a position would give. He did not seek worldly honour or glory for
himself. He humbled himself by identifying with God‟s people who were suffering and
he refused to enjoy the pleasure of sin. Are you like Moses?
(iii) John the Baptist. Matthew 3:11:
John the Baptist showed respect and humility whenever he talked about Jesus. He
agreed that Jesus was mightier than him. That is humility. He counted himself
unworthy to bear the shoes of Jesus.
(iv) Paul, the Apostle- Acts 20:18-21
God gave Paul great power to do miracles and heal the sick in the Name of Jesus and to
preach the gospel. Paul was never proud. He knew that all he had was from God. He
served God with humility and showed respect to other Christians who worked with him
– (Romans 16:21).
(v) Cornelius - Acts 10:25, 30-33.
Cornelius was a senior officer in the army – a centurion. He had many servants and
soldiers under him.
He was a great man. But he humbled himself by receiving Peter into his house. He
humbly listened to what Peter had to say. He made his family to listen to the gospel. He
did not think too highly of his position and money. He was therefore saved and the
whole of his family.
(vi) Elisha -1 Kings 19:19-21;
Elisha was a rich man. He had so many oxen and farm land. He humbled himself by
leaving all these things to become a servant to Elijah the man of God. He was willing to
work for God. He was pouring water on the hand of Elijah. If you want God to use you
like Elisha, you must humble yourself.
(vii) Daniel – Daniel 2:19-23, 30; Daniel 5:13-17.
Daniel was an Israelite living in the land of Babylon. God gave Daniel special wisdom,
understanding, gift of revelation and ability to interpret visions and dreams. Yet Daniel
was very humble. He was never proud or boastful. He always confessed that wisdom
and revelation belongs to God. He did not see himself to be more important than all the
other children of Israel. He also respected the kings though he was wiser than them.

3. PROMOTION TO GREATNESS THROUGH HUMILITY: Philippians 2:9-11; Daniel
2:48; Matthew 18:4.

God has promised to promote the child who is humble and make him great. All the
people that humbled themselves before God were promoted to great positions:
i) Our Lord Jesus Christ was promoted to become Master and king over men, demons,
Satan, sickness and over all things.
(ii)John the Baptist, became great in the kingdom of God.
iii) Moses became one of the greatest prophets that ever lived on earth because of his
humility.
iv) Everybody talks of Paul today because he served God with all humility and God
promoted him.
You need to make up your mind not to be proud. Humble yourself before God and other
people. Be clothed with humility. But note that all these can only be possible through
repentance and faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Give your heart to Jesus now and live a
life of humility.

GATEWAY TO SUCCESS

GATEWAY TO SUCCESS

Joshua 1:8

Success means the achievement of something planned or attempted. The Bible talks about
God‟s desire for His children to be successful. Infact, when God called Joshua to work for Him
by leading the children of Israel to the Promised Land, God told him what to do to be successful
in the work. God even assured Him that he would have “good success” if he did as he was
instructed.
As our topic shows, success seems to be a pathway leading to entrance that has a gate. To get
it, you must find the gate and enter through it. That shows that to be successful in life, you
have a part to play.
Everybody wants to be successful. Our parents want to succeed in their work and in family life.
Students want to pass their exams very well, leaders of countries, states communities and
companies want to be successful in their respective leadership roles. Pastors and children of
God want to be successful in the work of soul-winning.
God has promised to make us successful. But there are certain things you need to do to achieve
success. You need to also know the greatest height of success that a boy or girl should attain.
Our topic is divided into three sub headings.
1. GOD’S PROMISES OF SUCCESS FOR HIS CHILDREN: Joshua 1:8.
As you read through the Bible, you will find many passages where God has promised to make
His children successful. He fulfilled all His promises. His promises are still the same today.
Examples are:- (i) Joshua 1:8 – God promised Joshua good success. Joshua did all that God
told him to do. He conquered many nations and helped Israel to inherit the promised land (ii)
Daniel 1:8, 17-20: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were ten times better and more
successful than all the wise men in Babylon (iii) 3 John 2: God wants us to prosper and be in
good health even as our souls prosper.
You will observe that the Bible promises of success are the best. These promises are for God‟s
children. Joshua, Daniel and godly people in the Bible, were true children of God, and God
blessed them as He had promised. If you need this kind of good and complete success, you
need to come to Jesus. Turn away from your sins and commit yourself to obeying God‟s word in
every area of your life.
2. GATEWAY TO SUCCESS: Proverbs 28:13; 6:6-11; Psalm 1:1-3.
Sometime ago, Dola went to a large shopping mall with his mother. They saw through the glass
of the show room many good things they wanted to buy, but they did not know how to get into
the large supermarket. Somebody then directed them. They saw the beautiful gate-way leading
into the supermarket. Some steps led to the gate and the gate leads into the supermarket. They
took the steps up to the gate and went in to the supermarket and bought a lot of beautiful
things.
Like the supermarket‟s gate-way, there are steps leading to the gateway to good and complete
success. They are:-
a) Salvation from sin Proverbs 28:13.
b) Paying attention to the word of God, thinking on it and doing what it says. Joshua 1:8.
c) Complete trust in the Lord. Proverbs 3:5, 6; Psalm 37:5.
d) Planning and early preparation for success e.g. attending classes regularly and doing
school assignments Proverbs 6:6-11.
e) Hard work and diligence. Proverbs 13:4; 10:4.
f) Following instructions in examinations.
Jesus Christ is the very gateway to success for everyone. It is only through Him that we can
achieve success (John 15:5; 10:9; Psalm 127:1). Why not make Him your Lord and Saviour
today?
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3. THE GREATEST SUCCESS A CHILD CAN HAVE: Proverbs 14:34.
Bolu was the best boy in his class. One day, he stole money and other items from one of
his class mates. He was disgraced and punished by the school. They removed him from
being a class captain, though he was still doing well in his academics.
Academic success, wealth and fame are not the real or complete success. If you are
successful in all things but still doing bad things; you are still a failure. You are like the
rich fool who gained the whole world and lost his own soul – (Mark 8:36; Romans 6:14).
A truly successful child is one who has received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour.
He lives a clean and spirit controlled life even as he prospers in his education and other
things and is healthy. He has everlasting life and he would not perish in hell fire (John
3:16).
However, the greatest success is when Jesus will reward His faithful friends in Heaven.
You have to be there (Matthew 25:21).
Repent of your sins now and accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Let us pray.

GOOD MANNERS

GOOD MANNERS
Matthew 5:14, 16; 7:12, 20
Good manners simply means, acting appropriately in a way that is socially acceptable.
It is a display of respect, care and consideration for others. It is also a show of excellent
character that helps you to relate better with people whom you already know or whom
you have just met. Good manners make your life to shine the gospel light for others to
see Jesus through your actions and not just your words.
There are several ways of showing good manners.
1. PRACTICE BASIC COURTESY: Luke 6:31
Courtesy is simply defined as „polite behaviour‟ that shows respect for other people.
Learn to say „thank you‟, „please‟, „excuse me‟ to people even if they do not seem to care
about it, notice it or acknowledge it. Do not shout but always speak with low voice
when speaking to others. Some people will definitely notice when you are courteous and
respectful to them. Such good manners will grant you favour with people.
2. SHOW PREFERENCE FOR OTHERS: Romans 12:10.
It is good to prefer others above yourself. If someone wants to push his/her way
through, you make way for the person to pass instead of struggling with him. Give up
your seat especially for elderly people, if there is nowhere for him/her to sit. You can
also hold the door open for someone coming closely behind you to pass instead of
leaving it to slam in his/her face.
3. SPEAK POLITELY: Titus 3:2; Matthew 12:36, 37.
Do not use abusive or harsh words on people. Avoid discussing rude or dirty topics likesensitive
parts of your body, gossips, dirty jokes or words that you will not want your
mummy or daddy to hear. Especially, words that will make Jesus unhappy with you.
Keep the volume of your voice as low as possible yet loud enough for your hearers. Do
not shout on or at people. Remember that God takes record of every word we speak.
4. LEND A HAND: Galatians 6:9, 10.
Assist people when there is a need for you to do so. When you meet your teacher or an
elderly person (whom you know well) on your way and you are going to the same place,
assist to carry his or her bag. When you go to a friend‟s house to call him/her for
fellowship, assist with the house chores so that he/she can finish in good time and
both of you will not go late to the fellowship.
5. CONGRATULATE PEOPLE: Romans 12:15a.
Rejoice with and congratulate people who have recently achieved success or something
very great. For example, congratulate and welcome a new friend of Jesus into the
family of God, a boy/girl who passed his examinations, a family who has just had a new
baby, bought a new car or moved into their new house. Even when you are defeated in
a sporting event or academic competition, congratulate the winner.
6. GREETINGS: Romans 16:3-16.
Acknowledge the presence of people around you and greet them appropriately.
Appreciate people and say “Thank you” for every kind word or deed. “Have self-control
and don‟t be a talkative in the midst of others. Do not be proud, a friend of Jesus must
be humble, warm and loving.
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7. GROOM YOURSELF APPROPRIATELY:
Whether you‟re going to school, church or any other outing, your good manners will go
unnoticed if you‟re not well groomed. Take a shower regularly, put on clean clothes,
keep your hair neat and your nails short every time. Above all, put on the life of Christ
every time; let the beauty of Jesus be seen in you everywhere you go. Remember, that
Matthew 5:16 says: “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven”.
Only friends of Jesus can shine as light. If you are not yet a friend of Jesus, take these
steps to become one;
-Acknowledge that you are a sinner
-Confess your sins to Jesus and ask for forgiveness and cleansing through His blood
-Invite Him into your heart/life as Saviour and Lord.
-Thank Him for the salvation of your soul.
-Pray for grace to be able to follow Him to the end.
As you take these steps, the blessings of God will be abundant in your life and He will
make you a Christ-like childlike Timothy (2 Timothy 3:15).

BASIC HYGIENE

BASIC HYGIENE
III John 2; Exodus 15:26; 23:25, 26
In the beginning, God created man in His own image; holy and healthy. Our first father
and mother were called Adam and Eve. God put them in a beautiful garden full of trees
with good fruits, which was more than enough for them to eat. They had pure air to
breathe in. The garden was so clean that God used to visit them during the cool hour of
the day. Remember this saying. “Cleanliness is next to godliness”. God blessed them
and they were fruitful and multiplied- (Genesis 1:26-28). But because of their
disobedience, God drove them out of the beautiful and hygienic garden. God wants us
to obey Him and live a holy life so that we can enjoy good health spiritually and
physically – (Exodus 15:26; 23:25-26).
A. WHAT IS HYGIENE? Hygiene is the practice of keeping your surroundings,
yourself, your house, the church and your school clean in order to prevent illness and
diseases. Hygiene is also described as a science of rules for healthy living and
cleanliness. It is a way of promoting health and freedom from diseases and germs.
Basic hygiene is then, referred to as, the foundation for healthy living and cleanliness.
We shall learn about two types of hygiene: Food Hygiene and Personal Hygiene.
B. FOOD HYGIENE: This has to do with the cleanliness of all that we eat and drink.
In food Hygiene, we need to obey the following hygienic rules in order to remain healthy.
(i) Do not eat unripe or overripe fruits. (ii) Wash all your fruits with clean water before
eating them. (iii) Use only fresh vegetables and healthy ingredients for your cooking. Do
not use rotten tomatoes, onions and pepper. (iv) Cover your food well and don‟t allow
flies to perch (touch) on it. (v) Eat food that is well cooked. (vi) Wash your hands with
soap and clean water before and after eating, and also after using the toilet, (restroom)
(vii) Always drink clean, tasteless and colourless water. (viii) As much as possible, avoid
eating left over food except it is well preserved and heated. (ix) Do not take too much
sweets and sweetened beverages but drink plenty of water. (x) Always eat balanced diet
to make you grow well and healthy.
C. PERSONAL HYGIENE: This involves cleanliness of your physical body and
environment.
To be physically fit and healthy, boys and girls must obey the following hygienic rules:
1. Clean your environment regularly to prevent infections and malaria. Remove all
stagnant water in cans, broken pots and bottles and in gutters around you.
2. Sweep your room every day, dust your bed and wash your bed sheets regularly.
3. Use mosquito nets to prevent insect bites.
4. Have your bath at least twice a day to prevent body odour, and body infections
like Eczema, Ringworm and craw-craw.
5. Use soap, sponge and water to bath.
6. Brush your teeth at least twice a day to prevent tooth and gum decay. Use tooth
paste and brush, or chewing stick.
7. Get your finger nails cut short because they can carry germs which may give you
worms, diarrhea and stomach disorder.
8. Wash your clothes regularly and dry them in the sun. Where possible, iron them
to kill the germs that can hide in them and also to keep them neat and smart.
9. Wash, plait or barb your hair regularly to avoid lice that may feed on your blood
which could cause diseases.
10. Avoid using sharp objects to clean your ears.
11. You must not put any object in your nose and ears.
12. Avoid using another person‟s sponge, soap, tooth brush and towel.
13. Don‟t use too much cream on your skin it can block the sweat pores.
14. Do not play or be careless with electrical appliances to avoid electrical shock.
15. Do not put your fingers in your mouth all the time.
16. Don‟t play with sharp objects like razor blade, knives, nails and pins.
17. Sleep well and ensure good ventilation in your room.
Above all, every sinful boy or girl must repent now. Turn away from your sins and
accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Then begin to obey the hygienic rules. Friends
of Jesus also, must be watchful and prayerful and obey also all the hygienic rules. Then
the promise of God to keep us healthy spiritually and physically will be yours in Jesus‟
Name.

LIVING BY THE WORD

LIVING BY THE WORD
John 1:1, 14; Psalm 119:9-11, 33-35, 89, 105
The „word‟ in this message refers to the Bible, the word of God. The Bible has many
other names. It is called „the Holy Scriptures,‟ the Law, Precepts, Testimony,
Commandment, among others (Acts 19:7). The Bible is written through God‟s divine
revelation and inspiration and is to be used for doctrine, reproof, Correction (Discipline)
and instruction (teaching) in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). It is from the Bible that
we know that God created the heaven and the earth. And that He created man in His
own image to have dominion (control) over all His creation. The Bible tells us how sin
entered the world and separated man from God (Romans 3:23). Also, how God provided
the way of salvation through Jesus His Son (John 3:16). Living by the word, means
your life is influenced by the word of God in all you do. Guide you in the way you think,
speak, dress, behave and relate to God and other people.
1. THOSE WHO CAN LIVE BY THE WORD: Matthew 11:28.
Jesus is the main message of the Bible (Luke 24:27). For you to fully understand the
Bible, live by it and enjoy the blessings in it; you must first receive Jesus as your
Saviour. The Bible tells us that everyone has one eternal home, heaven or hell.
Whosoever turns away from his sins and believe in the Lord Jesus as his Saviour will
escape the judgment of God. But those who reject Jesus shall be damned (Mark 16:16)
and live in hell eternally.
Stubborn children living in disobedience, telling lies, cheating, stealing and using
abusive language cannot live by the word. Only those that have answered the call of
Jesus in Matthew 11:28 and have been given the power to become children of God
(John 1:12) that can live by the word of God. To answer the call of Jesus and escape
eternal damnation, you need to take the following steps of faith to be saved.
(i) Realize that you are a sinner and cannot save yourself. (ii)Confess all the bad things
you have done, repent and forsake them. (iii)Ask God to cleanse your heart with the
blood of Jesus. (iv) Invite Jesus into your heart as your personal Lord and Saviour and
(v) Believe that you are saved. Now you can begin to live by the word.
2. CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE WHO ARE LIVING BY THE WORD:
Hebrews 12:14; 1 John 2:15.
The word characteristic means a pattern of behaviour. A life of holiness is the only way
to please God and be qualified to make heaven at last. The life of a child living by the
word will show the following pattern of behaviour. (a) Love for God: He will not love
anything more or place any interest (idol) above God. (b) Love for God‟s Word: He will
love, study, meditate upon and obey the word of God every day (Psalm 119:11; 2
Timothy 3:15). (c) Prayerfulness: Jesus, our perfect example lived a prayerful life (Luke
18:1; Mark 1:35). It is the only way to receive God‟s blessings and be successful in life.
His prayer life will be fervent (e) Preaching the word: (Mark 16:15). This is an
assignment that Jesus gave all His friends before He went to heaven after He rose from
death. The child must go and tell sinners about the love of God and bring them to
Jesus. (f) Fruitfulness (Galatians 5:22-23). The life of that child will reflect love,
kindness, gentleness and consideration for others. Such a child will shine as light for
others to see and come to Jesus.
3. BLESSINGS OF LIVING BY THE WORD: Joshua 1:8.
These are the blessings that children who live by the word of God will enjoy: Joy and
peace of the Lord in their hearts. Answers to prayers, success in every area of their
lives. Provision, protection, victory over sin and Satan and everlasting life in heaven at
last.