Church of God 7th Day (Jamaica) | Sabbath School | A False Sense of Security

Welcome to Church of God 7th Day Kingston Jamaica Scripture Reading: Matt. 25: 24-46 Memory Verse: Hebrews 3: 2 Introduction: More often than not, the term “false sense of security” is simply the belief that some situations are safer than they actually are. Man has a false sense of security in the system that protects his material wealth and family. Placing our trust in money will give us a false sense of security. Although it may be a source of security and make us feel self-sufficient; it is not permanent and cannot save our souls. Biblically speaking, man also has a false sense of security in the safety and security of his soul if his soul is not fully, completely, and only trusting securely in Jesus Christ. Some persons believe that by “going to church” they are fulfilling God’s purpose. Trusting in baptism for our salvation can also give us a false sense of security. Getting baptized does not save us nor help to save us, so we should not accept any teaching on the subject that presents a false sense of security. Trusting in good works for salvation gives us a false sense of security. There are many morally good people that think because of their goodness and morality God will accept them into Heaven. But, good works, or our self-righteousness can’t save us. In His prayer, The Pharisee, told the Lord that he did all that was required. In other words, he told God that he did all that was required. However, The Apostle Paul, in II Corinthians 13, paints a very important picture of what is required to meet God’s standards. If we are not doing these, are we encouraging a false sense of security in our lives? Questions 1. In Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of heaven, what did some ask the king as it relates to the work left for them to do? Did they think that they had fulfilled their purpose? Matt. 25:44. Why did they ask such a question? Matt. 25:41-43. 2. Did the king point out their failures to them? Vs. 45 NOTE: Serving others takes tolerance, kindness, selflessness and patience; but most of all a willingness to sacrifice self with respect to time, emotions, privacy and resources. 3. What should our life’s testimony reveal to the world? Isaiah 40:28; Genesis 1:1; Psalm 100:3 4. What should be the foundation of our belief in the true and living God, His Only Begotten Son and the Holy Spirit? Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 100:3; Hebrews 1: 2-10 Using the following information, discuss how we, like the Five Foolish Virgins could have a False Sense of Security: The Ten Virgins (Matt 25:1-12) had a lot in common therefore it was easy for anyone looking on to identify them as being in the same category. They were all virgins who went forth to meet the bridegroom (vs. 1); they were all in the right place at the right time; they took their lamps with them (vs 1-3 first part) they all slumbered and slept (vs 5); they arose at midnight because they were all listening for a particular voice (verses 16 and 17); they all trimmed their lamps (vs. 7). 5. In the parable of the virgins, what one thing differentiated the wise from the foolish? 6. How did the Lord respond to their cries? Verse 12. Will other cries be rejected in a similar way? Luke 13: 22 – 27. 7. What did Jesus find when He went seeking fruit from a tree? What action did He take? Mark 11: 12–20; Matt 21:18–20; (Compare Hos. 9:10; Jeremiah. 24; Jeremiah 8:13; Micah 4:4) NOTE: Jesus, being the creator, knew that the fig tree was created to have both leaves and figs together always. When he saw the tree with leaves, it looked promising so he went over to eat. The Henry Morris Study Bible states that Jesus cursed the fig tree so it would not continue to deceive people. 8. Esau felt genuinely secure after having been given the birth right. Was this the case after he used it to barter? Heb. 12: 15-17. Visit us at: 54 Rosalie Avenue Kingston 11 Jamaica If you have questions about our church or church services, feel free to send us an email: [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to the music or songs used in this program. All rights belong to the owner. #churchofgod7thdaylive #churchofgod7thday #churchofgod7thdayjamaica #churchofgod #onlinediscipleship #sabbathchurch #god #christianity #christ #spritual #church