2020
THAT I MAY KNOW HIM: Lesson Eleven – APOSTLE PAUL MAGNIFIED THE NAME OF JESUS.
Memory Verse.
Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11 ASV)
A. INTRODUCTION.
Much of what we know about the power and the efficacy of the name of Jesus was revealed to us in the Pauline epistles. Perhaps due to the powerful encounter which marked the beginning of his ministry as was recorded in Acts 9:1-6, Paul held the name of Jesus in such awe and demonstrated the efficacy of the name in a unique way.
B. POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
Study the following statements of Apostle Paul about the name of Jesus and explain your own understanding of the those scriptures concerning Jesus Christ.
i. Acts. 17:24 -31.
ii. Rom.1:1- 6.
iii. Rom.1:16&17.
iv. Rom.3:21-26.
v. Rom.8:37-39.
vi. Rom.13:11-14.
vii. 2Cor.5:9&10.
viii. Eph.1:7-12.
ix. Eph.2:19-22.
x. Eph. 3:8-12.
xi. Phil.2:5 – 11.
xii. Col.1:13-18.
xiii. Col.2:4-10.
xiv. Col.2:11-17.
xv. Col.3:1-10.
xvi. 1Thess.4:13-18.
xvii. 1Thess.5:1-11.
C. A COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE COVER.
A careful study of the scriptures above reveals the name of Jesus as a akin to a comprehensive insurance cover.
i. If you agree, give reasons why you agreed.
ii. In your own view, what are the reasons why Apostle Paul had such an in depth knowledge and trust in the name of Jesus Christ?
iii. What are some of the strategies which you may use to draw closer to Jesus so that you may reap some of those benefits which Paul apparently enjoyed?
D. CONCLUSION.
The life and teachings of Apostle Paul reveals to us the rich inheritance that we have in the name of Jesus. Any Christian who knows the depth of the efficacy of this powerful name will definitely live a victorious life which will be devoid of fear of what the enemy may do, be confident of the overcoming grace available to him in the face of challenges and will be sure of his eternal security. How much faith do you have in the name of Jesus?
