*Memory Verse* : Acts 11:26 KJV ” *And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch* ” .
*Praise And Worship* : *Lift up your voice in serious praise and worship to the Almighty God. He is worthy to be praise & adored!*.
*Prophetic Declaration* : *You are the church. Your life will bring people to Christ in Jesus’name Amen*
*Spirit Meal* : Acts 11:25-26
*Let your actions speak the gospel, celebrating the Christian lifestyle with every step, and proclaiming it through the love you show to others*. This is the best lifestyle on earth. It has eternal value and significance. Barnabas is a good example of a person that lived the best lifestyle. He also proclaimed it. He sought for Saul. The Believer must seek for souls. Our focus verse is Acts 11:26
This verse describes the early followers of Jesus being called “Christians” for the first time in Antioch. The term “Christian” comes from the Greek word “*Christianos*,” which means “*follower of Christ*.” This name was given to the disciples as a way to identify them as followers of Jesus Christ. Antioch was a diverse and cosmopolitan city in the ancient world, with a mix of cultures and religions. *The fact that the disciples were called Christians in Antioch is significant because it shows that their faith in Jesus was distinct enough to be recognized and labeled by others*.
The term “Christian” not only identified the followers of Jesus as believers in Him, but also set them apart from other religious groups in Antioch. *It signified a commitment to following the teachings of Jesus and living according to His example*. We can say that *the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch because of their devotion to Jesus Christ and their distinct identity as His followers in a diverse and multicultural city*. This name continues to be used today to identify those who profess faith in Jesus as their Lord and SAVIOUR. A Christian is not just a Bible carrier or a church goer, he or she is a Follower of Christ. The individual obeys the call to carry out the great commission without excuse. Live the Christian lifestyle boldly on earth, and let your life be a proclamation of faith for all to see.
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Celebrants. God bless you!
___________________________________________ *The Bible In One Year* : Psalm 123, 124, 125. Acts 23 & 24
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*Sing Hymn 100*
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1. King of glory, King of peace,
I will love thee;
And, that love may never cease,
I will move thee,
Thou hast granted my request
Thou hast heard me;
Thou didst note my working breast,
Thou hast spared me.
2. Wherefore with my utmost art i will sing thee,
And the cream of all my heart i will bring thee,
Though my sins against me cried,
Thou didst clear me,
And alone, when they replied,
Thou didst hear me
3. Seven whole days, not one in seven,
I will praise thee;
In my heart, though not in heav’n,
I can raise thee.
Small it is, in this poor sort
To enrol thee;
E’en eternity’s too short
To extol thee.
Amen.
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*Sing Hymn 100 in Yoruba*
*Intimate Prayer Points* :
*. Morning Prayer (Early Mercy)*
1. *Father, let your great light shine in my life for all to see in Jesus’name*
2. *I am the salt of the earth, I will not lose my saltiness in Jesus’name Amen*
“`Night Time Prayer :“`
1. *O Lord my God, I made the dedication to love and live for you in Jesus’name Amen*
2. *Father, give me the grace to always seek for lost souls*
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