IN TOUCH - Oluseyi H. Olowoniwa

  STEPHEN - A False Accusation   INTRODUCTION:   SOMETHING WORTH LIVING AND DYING FOR Stephen stands out as a powerful example of a Christian who withstood persecution with courage and unwavering faith. He was filled with the Holy Spirit, responded to hatred with forgiveness and love, violence with a vision of Christ, and cruelty with forgiveness. He exemplified that true faith does not collapse under pressure but shines brightest in the face of it.   Today, God’s people have faced various oppositions for standing firm for their faith. Persecution is never faced alone, God promises His presence to those who would remain faithful and will give strength, courage, peace amid trials and the ultimate blessing of eternal life.     1. Give a short analysis of Stephen’s character.   KEY POINTS & LESSON INSPIRATIONS: Our text shows that Stephen loved the Lord, was not afraid to stand up for what he believed, had wisdom, was full of the Holy spirit, was a ...

  Paul’s First Letter to Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1 through 6:21 KEY VERSE: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1Timothy 4:12)   1. Paul had a spiritual father/son relationship with Timothy (1 Timothy 1:2, 18). How can we benefit from the example that Paul demonstrated? 1 Timothy 1:2, 18   2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;   KEY POINTS & LESSON INSPIRATIONS: The relationship between Paul and Timothy offers us an example of Christian mentorship. Mentorship is a source of blessing and encouragement to both the student and the teacher. How both sides benefit from the process: -By heeding his mentor’s advice, the mentored has the opportun...