IN TOUCH - Oluseyi H. Olowoniwa

HANDS - HELPING HANDS   INTRODUCTION: When our hearts have been consecrated to God, we have given Him direct access to our lives. From that point on, our speech will be directed by God. Our feet will be following Him—going where He leads. And when our feet have taken us to the area where He would have us serve, our hands must be ready to perform the task God has for each of us, be it great or small.   TEXT: Exodus 17:8-14; 1 Samuel 30:18-25; Matthew 10:41-42 KEY VERSE: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10)   1. Moses, Joshua, Aaron, and Hur had a particular part in the fight against Amalek. Outline the sequence of events described in our text, and describe what part each of these men played. LESSON INSPIRATIONS: Joshua went down to fight, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur proceeded to the top of the hill. While Moses held up his hands, Israel ...

  Feet- Hometown Missionaries Matthew 25:31-40; James 2:15-18   INTRODUCTION:        The sound of the guard’s footsteps echoes outside the cell door—does he come with a message of freedom? Footsteps approach a pitiful hovel—could it be someone is bringing a morsel of food? That steady tread approaching a secluded mountain village—is it a missionary bringing the story of salvation? Followers of Jesus have a divine challenge and responsibility to be ambassadors of Christ. The Apostles were instructed to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. That commission is just as binding today as the day it was given. The task is tremendous.   KEY VERSE: “And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.” (Mark 16:20)   KEY VERSE: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings.” (Isaiah 52:7)     1. When Jesus said, “Inasmuch as ye...