Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8–10 · John 10:10
This Bible study is a prophetic call to action as we conclude Family Month. Scripture warns that our adversary the devil prowls like a roaring lion, seeking to steal our joy, kill our relationships, and destroy our testimony (1 Peter 5:8; John 10:10).
Memory verse: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith…”
1 Peter 5:8–9 (NKJV)
The problem of the unreached world cannot be solved by social reform, political systems, or humanitarian efforts alone.
Many people think revival is primarily about powerful meetings, miracles, or emotional experiences. While God certainly works in those ways, the greatest revival takes place when a sinner is born again.
Evangelism and missions are two expressions of God’s redemptive plan. Evangelism is the local proclamation of the gospel, sharing Christ within our immediate environment: family, workplace, and community.
After the resurrection, Peter found himself carrying the heavy burden of failure. He had denied Jesus publicly after boldly declaring that he would never fall away. Many believers can relate to this experience.
The African Church has grown rapidly, yet spiritual maturity has not kept pace. Many believers have never been intentionally discipled, making it difficult to reproduce true discipleship in others. As a result, nominalism, traditionalism, and false teaching have weakened the Church’s witness.
Kindness is love made visible. Love thinks; kindness acts. Without kindness a fellowship can slowly become a courtroom instead of a refuge, but with it a crowd becomes a family.
