Open Bible Study Lesson #3 Instructor Brother Tyrone Jones

3:1- Acts 20-7 Purpose: Show the importance of partaking of the Lord’s Supper every first day of the week. Methodology: What day of the week did these Christians meet together? What was the reason for their meeting together? – To partake of the lord’s Supper Answer the first question on the OBS

3:1 – Acts 20:7 d. Deal with the question of wether the Sabbath is the first day of the week here if there is any misunderstanding. Use this reasoning: “What is the first day of the week (on a calendar)? – Sunday “What day was the Sabbath day?” – The seventh day, Saturday Sabbath day was a part of the law of Moses – now we are under the new law. “What makes the first day of the week so significant – why not partake on a Tuesday or Friday, etc” – The fact that Christ rose from the dead makes it a significant day for Christians. e. Answer the second question from OBS

3:2 – I Corinthians 16:1-2 Purpose: Show that, as Christians, we should give as we have been prospered to further the work of the Church. Methodology: a. “Which day of the week that Paul mention here to make a contribution?” – 1st Day b. “ What do you think the purpose for them giving of their means was?” Why should we follow their example today?

3:2 – I Corinthians 16:1-2(See Ladder) c. How much should we give? Does this passage mention tithing? – No, that again was a part of the old law given to the Jews; we are to give as we have been prospered. d. Personal Application – “Will it be important for you as a Christian to give every 1st day of the week as you have prospered? e. Stress the why of giving, as well as the giving. f. Answer questions on OBS g. What do we find in this passage that is pleasing to God that we can add to the next step on the ladder?

3:3 – Hebrews 10:25 – (See Ladder) Purpose: To show why it is so important for Christians to meet together on a regular basis. Methodology: Have them read verse 19-31 V. 19-24 – stress positive emphasis on obeying God V. 25 – stress importance of meeting together V. 26-31 – stress negative emphasis in disobeying God

3:3 – Hebrews 10:25 b) Answer questions from the OBS c) What do we find in this passage that we will do to be pleasing to God that we can put on the next step of the ladder? – Worship with the saints (Christians) d) Practical Application – Use this opportunity to make the person aware of all of the regularly scheduled worship services and Bible studies and the importance of their attendance.

3:4 – Acts 2:42 Purpose: Show the importance of devotion in the in the Christian Lifestyle Methodology: Answer the questions from the OBS Personal Application: What are some specific ways that you will show your devotion to God?

3:5 – II Timothy 2:15 – (See ladder) Purpose: Show the necessity of Bible study to the continued growth of a Christian. Methodology: What do you think this passage is saying? Personal Application: How will you know how to correctly handle the word of the truth? – through continued study. Answer the question on the OBS What do we find in this passage that we can add to the next step on the ladder? Bible study

3:6 – Philippians 1:9 – (See Ladder) Purpose: Show that, for our love to abound, we must grow spiritually. Methodology: What two ways did Paul desire for their love to abound? – Knowledge, understanding Answer the question from OBS Add to ladder Discuss analogy between physical “babies and spiritual “babies” Ask class to explain physical babies vs spiritual babies

3:7 – I Thessalonians 5:7 (See Ladder) Purpose: Show that prayer , also, is vital in maintaining a strong relationship with God. Methodology: Does this mean that I should go around, head bowed, 24 hours a day? – No What does it mean? Answer question from OBS Add to the ladder Discuss communication relationships between man and God through Bible and prayer If you are going to teach the importance of prayer, what plan would you utilize?

3:8 – Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 (See Ladder) Purpose: Show that one of the things we do in our worship in song is to speak to one another’, and that the music comes from the heart. Methodology: Answer the question from the OBS Colossians 3:16 Purpose: Show that we also teach and admonish (counsel, encourage) each other when we sing praises to God

3:8 – Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 (See Ladder) Methodology: Answer Last two questions on OBS Add to ladder

9: Study And Complete Chart Purpose: Show that the musical instrument does nothing to accomplish what God desires when we sing. Methodology: Here we have a chart whjich will help us to understand how we are to worship God in song. We’ve Already found that we are to speak, teach and admonish when we sing – all that remains is to find out wether the voice alone or voice plus the musical instrument can acceptably accomplish that. Can my voice speak? Yes, it can. But can a mechanical instrument such as a piano or organ speak? No, it cannot. Can my voice teach…. Etc, etc Answer last question on the OBS

3:9 Chart Continued Other questions in case of trouble. Why use something if it is not necessary ? Why do people use instruments - to make the music sound more pleasing to God’s ear or to man’s ear? If we find no New Testament example of people using instruments, then what example or command do we have to use them? Finally, do not belabor the issue to the point of argument; instead, move on to the next question.

9: Study and Complete Chart Voice Mechanical Instruments of Music Speak Can Teach Admonish Cannot

3:10 – Revelation 22:18-19 Purpose: Reaffirm that the New Testament, and it alone, is our spiritual guide – God is not pleased with any additions or deletions Methodology: How does God feel about us not following just exactly what He has revealed to us in His Word? Answer the questions on OBS Would it be pleasing to God if you worshipped with a religious group that used an instrument in their singing praises to God? - No

3:11 – Galatians 1:8 Purpose: Show that no matter who comes along preaching something different, we are to follow God’s Word as revealed in the New Testament. Methodology: What if an angel come to you preaching something different than what you have read in the Bible? Who should you follow? Answer the questions on the OBS

3:12 – Romans 12:1-2 (See Ladder) Purpose: Show the commitment that comes along with being saved by God’s grace. Methodology: Discuss what it means to be a ‘living sacrifice. Discuss ‘conformity’ as opposed to being transformed. How will your mind be ‘renewed’? – through studying God’s Word. Answer the questions on the OBS Add to ladder.

3:13 Titus 2:12-14 Purpose: Show that, upon becoming a Christian, we live for Christ and not for ourselves Methodology: Read v. 11-14 What kind of lives are we to lead after becoming Christians? Does this describe your lifestyle now? Answer the question from the OBS Use this scripture to lead in to any discussion of morals, as necessary. (For example, if you are studying with someone who is living with their boy/girl friend.)

3:14 – Revelation 2:10 (See Ladder) Purpose: Show that, as Christians, we are to be faithful even to the point of dying for our faith. Methodology: How faithful does God want you to be? Answer the question in the OBS Add to the ladder Before turning over to the back of OBS 3, have the person look at the completed worksheet and answer these questions:

3:14 – Revelation 2:10 (See Ladder) Are all of these things that the Bible clearly states are God’s will for us? Could you just obey some and ignore others and still be pleasing to God? At what point in your obedience to God, as shown in this ladder, will your sins be forgiven? – At Baptism