C.A.C SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 THE UNITY OF BRETHREN. UNITY TWO / LESSON FIVE : TOPIC – THE BLESSINGS OF FAMILY UNITY

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C.A.C SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 THE UNITY OF BRETHREN. UNITY TWO / LESSON FIVE : TOPIC – THE BLESSINGS OF FAMILY UNITY

 
CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH WORLWIDE.
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
THEME: THE UNITY OF BRETHREN
UNIT TWO / LESSON FIVE.
DIVISION TWO
II. THE BLESSINGS OF FAMILY UNITY (Psalm 133:3)
September 20th, 2020.
A United family is a treasure from God ans precious as earthly possessions; this treasure must be kept and nurtured to continue enjoying the blessings of God on family.
A. THE FRUCTIFICATION OF THE BLESSINGS (Line 3a)
It is like dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion (v. 3a)
i. Hermon was one of the highest peaks In Israel’s Northern mountain region that was deeply watered through the instrumentality of rain, snow and dew, hence its coolness and lushness (cf. Jer. 18:14).
ii. Going by the Hebrew word for dew, it is clear that it can mean condensation, as in Job 29:19, or light rain, as in Deut. 32:2; 33:28; Prov. 3:20.
iii. Mount Zion was south of Hermon, and was dryer. Vegetation there relied on dew and what little it received.
iv. That Mount Zion, i.e. the temple mount would be covered by the dew of Mount Hermon is a symbol and promise of conditions of refreshment for the house and people of God.
v. A united family will enjoy God’s refreshing provisions (Psa. 1:3; 65:9-11). Unity in the family prepares ground full of abundant fertility to produce Christ-likeness (cf. 1 Cor. 11:1).
vi. The dews upon mount Zion (with every season) creates a stream of blessings needed for tender heart. So, the Word of God will be highly esteemed (Psa. 16:8-11).
vii. The blessings of family unity is a pure stream that flows out to family members ans those around them; refreshing, comforting and encouraging them to live in peace with one another.
B. THE AUTHENTICATION OF THE BLESSINGS (Line 3b)
For there the Lord commanding the blessing Life forevermore (v. 3b)
i. It is the Lord commanding the blessing. After all, every good and perfect gift (blessings) come from Him (Jas. 1:17).
ii. Diligent obedience to God’s will and command to ensure unity in the family attracts God’s blessings beyond measures. Just imagine how God rained His blessings on the obedient Rechabites (Jer. 35).
iii. Where people or family dwell together in unity, God releases His power, gifts and blessings of Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4, 44; 4:31-34; 21:8-9).
iv. Interestingly, unity brings life. Jesus is the life (Jn. 14:6). He brings us life abundantly (Jn. 10:10). Uniting with Him in worship, fellowship, service and evangelism, as well also remain one with our family, the brethren, invokes His life on the body.
v. The blessings God has for the united family is forevermore. They are blessings that go beyond the temporal into eternity. Unity pays in the family!
vi. Preserved and sustained unity oozes ‘life abundant’ for united families. Pursue unity in your family.
LESSONS DERIVED
1. Where the family members dwell together in unity, the Lord commands His blessings upon them forevermore and immeasurably.
2. Unity of the family is a weapon of victory over, Satan, sin and the world.
QUESTIONS
1. How does the Psalmist in 133:1-3 portray unity in the family?
2. Describe both the beauty and blessings of unity in the family.
SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
ANSWER TO QUESTION 1:
i. Precious Oil on Aaron’s head.
ii. Dew of Hermon.
iii. And is both good and pleasant.
ANSWER TO QUESTION 2:
i. The beauty of unity in the family is that unity strengthens family to achieve their goals, thereby breeding joy and comfort in the family.
ii. The blessing of unity in the family is the downpour of God’s unending blessings without measure, which endows the family with varying degree of victories.
LIFE APPLICATION
After the ascension of Jesus, His disciples gathered in unity, awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise of the Holy Spirit. The coming of the Holy Spirit was partly dependent upon the disciples being in one accord. Alas! the day eventually came, and when God saw that the disciples were united, He poured out the Spirit on them in great dimension, beyond human comprehension. Such is the manner in which God wants to operate in every family, when there is unity. God moves; when God moves, there are miraculous happening. Allow unity in your family and experience God’s unprecedented blessings.
CONCLUSION
All glory to God in heaven for bringing us to the close of this lesson on Unity in the Family. Let us prayerfully begin to appropriate the revealed truth in this lesson for the good of our families. May God, the Author of the family institution shower His enabling grace upon us to begin and continue to enjoy His family-related blessings, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
DEVOTIONAL BIBLE READINGS FOR WEEK TWO
Mon. 14: God Isn’t Happy With Worldliness (1 Sam. 8:4-22)
Tue. 15: God Gives Power As He Wills (Psa. 115:3; Dan 4:17)
Wed. 16: God Owns And Controls Kings’ Hearts (Prov. 20:24; 21:1)
Thur. 17: God’s Kingdom Rules Over All (Psa. 11:4; 103:19)
Fri. 18: God Warns Before Punishing The Erring (Isa. 1:18-31)
Sat. 19: God Will Be Exalted By All (Psa. 46:8-11)

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