2025 CON Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

2025 CON Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

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 Here is the complete 2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20). The Theme for this year Bible study outline in Anglican Communion is THE REIGN OF GOD: CHILDREN AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD , taken from Matt 19 verse 14.

2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20).


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STUDY 1

 

                        SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS                          JANUARY 5 2025   

THEME: THE REIGN OF GOD: CHILDREN AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD

SUB-THEME: Concept of Child - 1

TOPIC: The Universal perspectives of a Child.            

TEXTS:          Genesis 16: 11;21:8; 1 Sam 1: 20-27

AIMS:

i. to explain the universal concept of a child

ii. to discuss the importance of accepting the gospel like a child.

iii. to discuss the positive attributes of a child that Christians need to emulate.

      

INTRODUCTION: In the biological science, a child is defined as a person between birth and puberty. Whereas, in legal parlance, the term child refers to anyone below the age of majority which is 18 years in most nations – This definition is upheld by UNICEF. Biblically, Child and children are mentioned in over 1,500 times in the Bible (KJV) and the word always refers to the baby in the womb or to a person between the weaning ages to puberty. In our text, Jesus shows His displeasure at His disciples who rebuked the children from coming to Him and He affirms that His kingdom belongs to them and those who can receive the gospel like a little child. The child has always found a place in the literary imagination, both as a character in his or her own right and as a representation of all the qualities associated with childhood: innocence, humility, simplicity, purity, receptivity, freshness, emptiness, vulnerabilities, freedom, and potentiality. This study should quicken us to display the positive attributes of a child in our daily living.

 

STUDY GUIDE:                             

1.          From the study today, analyse the universal and biblical perspectives of a Child .Gen 16:11; 21:8.

2.          According to our text and biblical passages, what are the basic right of a child? 1 Sam1:22 -24 Prov22:6.

3.           With reference to Mark 10:15, explain what it means to accept the gospel like a child.

4.           Discuss some of the ways Christians can emulate the positive attributes of a child to advance the kingdom of God. Matt 18:1-5.

 

CONCLUSION: The child signifies the goal of human development and also represents that stage of life in which the old person, transformed, acquires a new simplicity. As children grow, mature, and develop a sense of devotion to their parents so are Christians expected to grow unto maturity in their walk with God and be devoted unto Him.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: You must become as little children in your walk with God.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Mark 10:15 ‘‘Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.’’

 

 2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

 

 

STUDY 2

 

                        1st SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY                                     JANUARY 12 2025 

THEME: THE REIGN OF GOD: CHILDREN AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD

SUB-THEME: Concept of Child - 2

TOPIC: Biblical concept of a Child – (1)           

TEXTS:          Genesis 25:21-26

AIMS:

i. to explain the biblical concept of a child as a baby in the womb.

ii. to discuss the biblical injunction on abortion.

iii. to discuss the care of baby in the womb.

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

The biblical doctrine of life is that life begins at conception (Psalm 139: 13 -16) and thus the biblical meaning of a child is a human being between the stages of conception (baby in the womb) and puberty. In our text, the Lord opened the womb of Rebecca, and she conceived two children of promise representing two nations in her womb.

 

The scripture affirms that all humans life has been created by God and in the image of God, and this means that every child in the womb is a product of God’s work (Isaiah 44:2, Eccl 11:5). The child in the womb is a universal symbol of future potentiality and that is why he /she need a special care and nurture, and utter dependence on his/her mother for growth and survival. Today’s study should inspire you to value every child in the womb and to treat the children in the womb with uttermost care.

 

STUDY GUIDE

1. According to our study, what is the biblical concept of a child? Gen 25: 23, 38:27, Isai 44:2

2. Is the child in the womb a living being or ordinary unloving thing? Isai 49:1, Jere 1: 5, Luke 1:41, 44

3. What is the biblical injunction on abortion? Gen 9:5-6; Exod 20:13; Exod 21:22-25, Matt 18:14

4. How can we appreciate the gift of human life in the womb? Judges 13:12-14, Luke 1: 15, Luk 1:42

 

CONCLUSION: Throughout the scripture, God affirms the value of every human life – from children in the womb to the elderly. Therefore, every human life in the womb should be appreciated and not destroyed because the child in the womb represents incredible power, vitality, persistence towards growth, and hope for the world.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Every human life in the womb is of great value.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Jere 1:5 “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out the womb, I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations”.

 2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

STUDY 3 

                  2ND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY                        JANUARY 19 2025

 

THEME: The reign of God: Children and the Kingdom of God

SUB-THEME: concept of child-(3)

TOPIC: Biblical concept of a child (2) An infant

TEXT: LUKE 2:40-51

AIMS:

  1. to study the characteristic of a child pertaining to their needs.
  2. to pay more attention on things that can aids their growth

 

INTRODUCTION

An infant is a child from birth till adolescent age. The earthly parents of Jesus provided all the amenities necessary for his physical growth such as, good food, shelter and clothing for him. Moreover, they never fail to provide for his spiritual well-being, by taking him to Jerusalem for spiritual rites. This made Jesus to grow and become strong in Spirit, filled with wisdom and the grace of God was upon him. As Christians and Parents, we need not allow the present-day challenges to shift our focus from our heavenly mandate of making provision for our Children’s physical and spiritual needs. Our Study today will beam more light on how to achieve these.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Mention some physical signs that differentiate infant from adolescent stage of a child. 1Cor 13:11; 1Pet. 2:2
  2. What lessons can we derive from the incidence in Luk 2:43-46?
  3. As believers, pinpoint those things that can jeopardize our growth both physically and spiritually and how best to avoid them. Luke 2:40; Jam 3:14-16
  4. What is the importance of teaching Christ to our young ones? Prov. 22:6

 

CONCLUSION: As Christians, let us ask ourselves how often we visit our Children in their schools? we may face numerous challenges that made it difficult or impossible to meet our children needs, however, our prayers, perseverance and steadfastness in faith shall definitely enable us.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Build a child today, he will build the nation tomorrow.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Prov. 22:6, “Train up a Child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

   

 

STUDY 4 

      3RD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY                        JANUARY 26 2025

 

THEME: The reign of God: Children and the Kingdom of God

SUB-THEME: Concept of child- (4)

TOPIC: Biblical concept of a child (3) Newborn in Christ

TEXT: 1PET 2:1-3

AIMS:

  1. to study the nature of new birth in faith
  2. to verify the signs and reward of new birth.

 

INTRODUCTION

Another Biblical concept of a child is a “newborn in Christ”. It means a new convert, popularly referred to as “Born Again”. It simply means turning away from old or sinful ways of life to godly livelihood.

He that is born again becomes partaker in the things of heaven. As a Christian, we must make concerted effort through the help of Holy Spirit to develop good relationship with God as to qualify as a child of God.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. What do you understand by a newborn in Christ and how best can we relate with a newborn in the Church? 1Pet 2:1-3; Heb. 5:12-14.
  2. Mention the physical and spiritual signs of a new birth in Christ.1Cor 13:11; 1John 3:9; 4:7; 5:18
  3. What do we stand to gain as genuine born-again Christians and the repercussion of not been born again? 1John 5:4; Rom. 8:16-17; 2Pet 1:4.
  4. In your own opinion, what are the dangers of fake “born-again” syndrome as noticed in some denomination to Christian faith? Matt 15:8-9; 23:27-28; Eph 4:14.

 

CONCLUSION: In the light of today’s lesson, believers need to shun lifestyles that are capable of portraying them as fake born-again children of God, and through the love of Christ relate well with the new convert in the Church.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Are you a born again or born against?

 

MEMORY VERSE: 1Pet 2:2: “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby”. 

 

2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

STUDY 5

       4TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY                        FEBRUARY 2 2025

 

THEME: The reign of God: Children and the Kingdom of God

SUB-THEME: Initiating the child (1)

TOPIC: Wean and instruct in the right manner

TEXT: 1 Sam. 1:20-27

AIM:

  1. to expose the concept of weaning a child
  2. to study the relationship between physical and spiritual weaning.

 

INTRODUCTION
Initiating means to start a way of life with someone. Weaning of a child is a mark of advancement in the life of the child. The child moves from breastfeeding to other sources of nourishment. At this point, the child does not depend on milk. Living on milk alone could not sustain his new level of physical development. From the spiritual point of view, a Christian is expected to develop to the point of not living on “milk” alone. It is at this point that he can instruct and be instructed in the right manner.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. What is your understanding of weaning a child?
  2. What did Hannah do, after weaning Samuel? 1Sam 1:24-27 and what lessons can we derive from this as Christians?
  3. Discuss the relationship between physical weaning and spiritual weaning. 1Sam 2:11-18; Luk 2:39-40; 1Co 13:11; 14:20; Eph 4:14.
  4. Discuss the effects of spiritual weaning in the context of Isa 7:15; 1Co 2:6; Heb 5:13-14.

 

CONCLUSION: Christian parents have the responsibility of bringing up their children in godly ways and nurturing them until they advance to the next level of their lives. The same responsibility is required of us in nurturing people spiritually until they stand mature in Christ.

 

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Cor.  13:11: “When I was a child, I spoke like a child. I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child, when I became a man, I gave up childish ways.”

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Weaning a child leads to winning the child.

 

 

STUDY 6

       5TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY                        FEBRUARY 9 2025

 

THEME: The reign of God: Children and the Kingdom of God

SUB-THEME: Initiating the child (2)

TOPIC: Invoke God’s blessing on them

TEXT: Luke 2:34-35

AIM: to show the importance of parental blessings upon the children.

 

INTRODUCTION

Invocation is the act or process of petitioning for help or support. In Christianity, it is a prayer of entreaty (as at the beginning of a service of worship) and calling on God for guidance, spiritual blessings and justification. Invoking God’s blessings continually upon the children is part of the weaning process among Christians. The blessing of Simeon and Anna the Prophetess upon Baby Jesus, shows us the importance of invoking blessings upon children from their infancy because it is part of their spiritual foundation (Proverbs 22:6 ). Parental blessings upon their children keep and sustain them in the years ahead.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. In your own term, define invocation and parental blessing in the context of Luke 1:67 and 76
  2. Read Gen. 49:22-26; Luk 2:34-35 and discuss the invocation of blessings of Jacob upon Joseph and that of Simeon upon Jesus.
  3. How does the invocation of Jacob and Simeon manifest in the lives of Joseph and Jesus as they grew? Gen 50:15-23; Luk 2:40, 46-47, 52; Mk 1:21-22.
  4. Discuss ways through which parents can invoke God’s blessings upon their children. Deut. 6:6-7; Eph 6:4.

CONCLUSION: Parents stand the risk of losing their children to the evil one if they don’t consciously invoke God’s blessings upon them. Let us therefore as Christian parents take this role seriously in order to raise a generation that will carry and sustain God’s blessings.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Am I a blessing or a curse to my children?

 

MEMORY VERSE: Luke 1:76: “And thou child shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for thou shall go before the Lord to prepare His ways.”

 

 

STUDY 7 

      SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY                      FEBRUARY 16 2025

 

THEME: The reign of God: Children and the Kingdom of God

SUB-THEME: Initiating the child (3)

TOPIC: Infant Baptism

TEXT: Acts 16:15, 33; Col. 2:11-12

AIMS:

  1. to explain infant baptism, 
  2. to relate baptism with circumcision and

iii. to expatiate on some biblical bases for infant baptism 

 

INTRODUCTION

“Paedobaptism,” also called “Christening in some Christian tradition, is the practice of baptising infants. The baptism of infants is believed to be the New Testament typology of the Old Testament doctrine of circumcision as enshrined in Col. 2:11-12. Children were part of God’s Covenant as seen in the Bible (cf. Gen. 17:7; Deut. 29:10-12; Acts 2:38-39). Likewise, baptism is the seal of this New Covenant in Christ, as it brings cleansing from sin and acceptance of children into Christendom which circumcision signified.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. What is your understanding of infant baptism?
  2. From the following passages, discuss biblical basis for infant baptism. Gen 17:7; Acts 16:14-15,32- 33, and its connection to circumcision; Col. 2:11-12
  3. As a Christian, how can you justify infant baptism? Matt 19:13-14; Acts 2:38-39; Rev 20:12.
  4. Does baptism automatically lead to heaven? Discuss in line with righteous upbringing in preparing our children for the kingdom of God. Acts 21:8-9; 2Tim 1:5-6.

 

CONCLUSION: Infant baptism is one of our many rich heritages as a church. Even though it is not a license into the kingdom of God, but a reception of children into the Christian fold through confession made on their behalf by their godparents. Therefore, we must encourage Christian parents not to deny their children this all-important opportunity of having them initiated into the Body of Christ.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Quick eradication awaits any religion without children

 

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 16:33: “And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and he was baptised at once, with all his family.”

 

STUDY 8

      SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY               FEBRUARY 23 2025

 

Theme: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

Sub- Theme: Personality and character traits of a child (1)

Topic: Activeness

Text: Luke 2:41-50

Aims:

  1. to discuss the nature of activeness in a child and
  2. to expose the relevance of Children’s activeness to our Christian race.

 

INTRODUCTION

To be active according to Merriam-Webster online dictionary means quick in physical movement. Activeness in a child is that ability in them to always wanting to do something at all times. Children are naturally energetic because they are still growing and developing. Physically, active children are motivated, focused and mostly successful in all that they do. In our text today, Jesus, our perfect example activated his intention to do His father’s work by staying back in Jerusalem.  (Luke 2:43). Our study guide shall expose us more to this and how we can learn from this in our Christian race.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. How can you explain activeness in a child in the context of Luke 2:43? Compare Exod 2:4, 7-8; and 1Sam 3:1.
  2. In the contexts above, (Luke 2:43; Exod 2:4, 7-8; and 1Sam 3:1) how can you justify that children’s activeness mostly leads to success?
  3. What is Christian Activeness? And the benefits in the context of Exod. 23:25-26; Josh 1:8; 1Sam 7:3; Acts 4:33-34.
  4. How can we, like children, be active in the things of God in a time like this, when zeal for Christian stewardship is going down? Psalm 69:9; Matt. 6:33; Jam 2:17

 

CONCLUSION:  As Christians, let us learn from the active trait of a child and be active in our Christian race. Being a believer is not enough; we must be active in preaching the word and continuously take part in the things of God.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: To be active in the things of God is for God to be active in our lives.

 

MEMORY VERSE: James 2:17 “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead”

  

2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

 

STUDY 9

      QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY                   MARCH 2 2025

 

Theme: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

Sub- Theme:  Personality and character traits of a child (2)

Topic: Ambitious

Text: Genesis 37:5-10

Aims:

  1. to expatiate on ambition in children and
  2. to discuss the scriptural context of ambitious and its effect on our Christian race

 

INTRODUCTION

Ambitiousness is a strong desire for achieving or obtaining success or specific goal. It is a driving force for courage and success.Ambitiousness in a child is the ability to achieve anything. According to our Bible passage today, this virtue was found in Joseph through his dreams (Gen. 35:5-10). David (in 1Samuel 17:32-50) had a very high ambition to fight Goliath. Running the Christian race without ambition to succeed and to reign with Christ can be very fruitless. Our Bible study is designed to discuss more on this.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Discuss children ambition in the context of our text (Gen. 37:5-10)
  2. Critically study 1Samuel 17:32-50 and narrate the ambitious nature of David and its result.
  3. According to Phil 2:3, is ambitiousness a sin or a virtue for a Christian to be cultivated? And how can ambitiousness be a virtue in soul wining according to Matt. 28:19-20; 1Cor.9:16
  4. What is over-ambitious and how can it be a bane to Christendom? 2Sam 6:3, 6-7; John 18:10-11.

 

CONCLUSION: As Christians, it is not wrong for any of us to have the goals and ambitions that drive us, our ambition must focus on God and fulfilling his will. We must position our heart and mind on Christ, ready and willing to move forward as he leads; knowing that success is not based on how much we get, but rather on the opportunities to love and serve others and glorify God in the process.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Godly ambition is focused on Christ.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Phil 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself”

  

 

 

 

STUDY 10

                1ST SUNDAY IN LENT                   MARCH 9 2025

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

SUB- THEME: Biblical Perspective of Gender Based Violence

TOPIC: Unveiling Gender Based Violence in the Scriptures

TEXT: Gen. 34:1-27

Aims:

  1. To explore the concept of gender-based violence using scripture
  2. To explain the contributing effects of social, cultural and parental factors to GBV within the biblical context
  • To discuss the negative impact of GBV drawing examples from the Bible
  1. To discuss the biblical recommendations of recovering from GBV
  2. To highlight the role of the church in mitigating the factors causing GBV

 

INTRODUCTION 

Considering the text under study (Gen. 34), Dinah the daughter of Jacob was raped by Shechem the son of Hamor, and that incident led to a feud that claimed the lives of all of the males in the land of Shechem.

This goes on to say that Gender-based violence could give birth to other kinds of violence or war between nations or tribes if care is not taken.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Read the following passages, Gen. 16; 19; Judges 19:22-end; 2 Sam. 12; Hosea 1-3; Ezek. 16; 23 and explain Gender-based violence in your own words.
  2. Discuss the repercussions attached to GBV cases in the Bible, focusing on the case of Dinah Genesis 34, also 2 Sam.13:8-14,
  3. Could the patriarchal superiority and dominance seen in the OT be a factor for violence against women today? Read Judges 19:22-end; 2 Sam.11:1ff; Gen19
  4. Why are women always at the receiving end in cases of gender-based violence? Read Exod. 21:7; 22:18; Deut. 22:22-23. Is gender violence against males prevalent in our society today? (Gen. 39:6-18). Discuss?

 

CONCLUSION: Gender-based violence is seen in various forms and so requires various approaches to tackle it.

The word of God remains the surest tool to handle the various Gender-based violence seen above.  Child or underage marriage should be discouraged with a strong voice.

Awareness should be created of the dangers of rape and the perpetrators of such should be brought to book. There should be some sort of parental control on social media as to the kinds of content released. Besides, Galatians tells us that we have self-control (Gal. 5:23). Thus, we can handle whatever temptation the world brings our way.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 119:11“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

 

 

 

STUDY 11

                2ND SUNDAY IN LENT                   MARCH 16 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

SUB- THEME: Unveiling Gender Based Violence 2

TOPIC: Violation of God’s justice

TEXT: Judges 19:22-End

Aims:

  1. To explore the concept of gender-based violence using scripture
  2. To explain the contributing effects of social, cultural and parental factors to GBV within the biblical context
  • To discuss the negative impact of GBV drawing examples from the Bible
  1. To discuss the biblical recommendations of recovering from GBV
  2. To highlight the role of the church in mitigating the factors causing GBV

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 INTRODUCTION

The Bible unequivocally condemns all violence as an offense against God and humanity, associating it with wickedness and deeming it "detestable to the Lord." Particularly, violence against women is explicitly condemned in scripture.

The impact of violence- including rape and sexual assault; extends beyond physical harm to enduring emotional distress, unwanted pregnancies, complications during birth, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs). The Bible addresses various instances of violence against both genders, emphasizing that all forms of gender-based violence are criminal acts contrary to God's law.

This Bible study aims to explore gender-based violence from a biblical perspective, seeking guidance to understand and pray for an end to this injustice in alignment with Bible ' teachings on love and peace.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. How does the Bible define justice and righteousness? Psalm 106:3
  2. In what ways can gender-based violence be seen as a violation of God's justice and righteousness? Psalm 11:7
  3. Read the story in John 8:1-11. (a) What do you feel about the woman caught in the very act of adultery but brought alone to Jesus to be condemned? (b) Do you see such examples of different standards and unequal expectations for men and women in the church and society today?
  4. Jesus subverts the status quo by not condemning the woman in the story above. In what ways might we need to subvert the religious or cultural status quo to bring about gender justice in our world? Discuss
  5. What are the implications of violating this fundamental principle? In Deuteronomy 22:22-23, Prov. 3:33.

 

CONCLUSION: The scripture in Psalm 11:5 declares God's hatred for the wicked and those who love violence, linking violence with wickedness and deeming it "detestable to the Lord."

The church must address gender-based violence (GBV), considering any harm that impedes peace and possess potential for injustice.  Eradicating GBV is crucial, and the church must actively discourage it among members and communities, aligning with God's justice.

Scripture emphasizes exposing and stopping abuse, urging support for legal authorities to punish offenders. Embracing God-given human authorities, the church plays a role in preventing abuse and ensuring justice (Ephesians 5:11-13, Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, Acts 23:12-22).

 

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 11:5 The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.

 

 

STUDY 12

                3RD SUNDAY IN LENT                   MARCH 23 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

SUB- THEME: Unveiling Gender Based Violence 2

TOPIC: Factors influencing Gender Based Violence [Cultural, Social & Parental factors]

TEXTS: Proverbs 31: 8-9, Micah 6:8

AIMS:

  1. To explore the concept of gender-based violence using scripture
  2. To explain the contributing effects of social, cultural and parental factors to GBV within the biblical context
  • To discuss the negative impact of GBV drawing examples from the Bible
  1. To discuss the biblical recommendations of recovering from GBV
  2. To highlight the role of the church in mitigating the factors causing GBV

 

 INTRODUCTION 

Gender-based violence is a pervasive issue that transcends geographical boundaries and affects individuals across the globe. Understanding its root causes and contributing factors is essential in combating this pressing concern. This introduction explores how cultural, societal, and parental factors collectively influence and perpetuate gender-based violence. By delving into the intricacies of these influences, we can develop a more comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of this problem and work towards effective solutions that promote gender equality and violence prevention in the society.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. In the light of Matt.7:17-18, analyse how conflicting parenting can be a threat to the future existence of their children. How can this be controlled?
  2. How have social interactions – i.e. watching films, surf internet and substance abuse including drunkenness contributes to GBV among the youth and elderly in our societies today? Gen.19:32-35
  3. Identify some cultural norms you know that reflect or promote GBV? How can the Bible's message guide our approach to them as Christians? Matt.15:3-6; Col.3:1-3; 2:20, Ephesians 5:25-28

 

CONCLUSION: In conclusion, gender-based violence is intricately linked to cultural, societal, and parental factors. Cultural norms, traditions, societal power structures, and parental upbringing constitute a strong influence on the GBV prevalence. Religious perspectives can guide the promotion of respect, equality, and love, forming the foundation to combat gender-based violence. It is crucial for individuals, communities, and religious institutions to actively create an environment condemning violence and promoting values aligned with various scriptures, employing a comprehensive approach to address and eliminate gender-based violence.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?

 

 

STUDY 13

     4TH SUNDAY IN LENT: MOTHERING SUNDAY        MARCH 30 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

SUB- THEME: Parental Impact on a child (1)

TOPIC: The godly Mother

TEXT: 2 Tim 1:1-5

AIM: to expound the importance of mothers and some of their duties in raising a godly child.

 

INTRODUCTION

A mother is simply defined as a female parent; a woman who gave birth to a child. A godly mother is therefore a woman who nurtures her children in the ways of God. In our Text today, we read about how Lois impacted her daughter Eunice, the mother of Timothy with a great faith in Christ and Eunice also impacted Timothy her son with the same great faith in Christ. Timothy received the Faith and was converted to Christianity. (Acts 16:1-3; 1 Tim. 1:2) He became an Evangelist of the gospel (1 Tim 4:14) and accompanied Paul in most of his missionary journeys. (Acts 17:14, 15, 20:4; 1 Thess 1:1; 2 Thess 1:1). He was commissioned with another evangelist to the region of Macedonia (Acts 19:226). He was a very good godson to Paul in Prison (2 Tim 4:13) and possibly suffered imprisonment with him at a time of his life for the sake of the gospel (Phil 1:1; Heb. 13:23). These evangelical feats by Timothy were based on the impact of his mother and grandmother’s faith on him.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Define a mother and some natural works a mother does in her child’s life at infant.
  2. How can you describe the personalities of Lois and Eunice in our Text today?
  3. Diligently study Prov 14:1 and Prov 31:10-25 and discuss how mothers can impact their children with virtuous manners.
  4. From the introduction of our study today, identify the virtues of Timothy which were as a result of his mother and grandmother’s spiritual impact on him.

 

CONCLUSION: As we celebrate our mothers today, it is very important to remind them of their importance as well as their physical and spiritual impacts on their children in other to nurture them towards the path of God’s kingdom. May God bless our mother with more virtues to impact their children in Jesus’ name. By God’s grace we shall meet again on June 15 2025 to discuss the Part 2 of this study which is Parental Impact on a child (2): The godly father.

 

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: A good child reflects his mother’s virtues.

MEMORY VERSE: Prov 14:1 “Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands”.

 

  

 

STUDY 14

     5TH SUNDAY IN LENT                  APRIL 6 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

SUB- THEME: Personality and character traits of a child (3)

TOPIC: Curiosity

TEXT: Gen. 22:1-8

AIM: to discuss how children’s examples of curiosity can help us in the knowledge of Christ and His kingdom

 

INTRODUCTION

I visited one of my friends and was met at the door by his little son. Within a minute, he had asked me my name, my house, my motor, the type of my motor etc until his father stopped him and sent him into his room. Children are always curious! Curiosity means the desire to know, to see, to touch and to feel. Every little child has this virtue for their development. Curious children not only ask questions, but they seek the answers. From our text, Isaac asked his father about the ram to be used for sacrifice. Today’s topic will touch-light how children’s example of curiosity can help us in the knowledge of Christ and His kingdom.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Define curiosity in the context of our introduction and narrate an experience.
  2. Compare Genesis 22:7-8 with the way or ways some parents negatively respond to their child’s curiosity.
  3. According to John 3:1-16 discuss the curiosity of Nicodemus in knowing the way to the kingdom of God.
  4. Critically examine how children’s example of curiosity can help us in the knowledge of Christ and His kingdom? Psa 42:1-2; Phil 3:9-10.

 

CONCLUSION: Children ask questions innocently without prejudice. Also, as Christians, curiosity is not a dangerous trap; it is what God’s grace for knowledge.  We must be curious to innocently know more of God and His way so as to continue in the knowledge of Christ.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Seeking to know more of Christ is the foundation of more knowledge.

MEMORY VERSE: Philippians 3:10 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death” 

  

 

STUDY 15

                 PALM SUNDAY                 APRIL 13 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

TOPIC: Hosanna! by the Children

TEXT: Matt 21:12-16

AIMS:

  1. to expound the attitude of children to Jesus in the Temple,
  2. to analyse how children are silenced and

iii. to identify methods of encouraging children’s talents and potentials in our congregations.

 

INTRODUCTION

Hosanna simply means we beg thee; save us. It is a Hebrew word. One of the virtues or personality traits in children is conscientiousness. It is truthful virtue in children. Their white is white and black is black. In our Bible text, we see the children crying hosanna to Jesus Christ as he entered the temple. This means that the Children naturally and by reflex, acknowledged Jesus Christ as the Messiah (Saviour) who is from the tribe of Judah. (Isa 11:1, 10). These children had not yet known the sins of bigotry, hypocrisy, envy and indignation; therefore, they approached Jesus Christ as the Messiah with all sincerity.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. What do you understand by “Hosanna” and according to Luk 3:15-16, why were the children shouting Hosanna?
  2. Discuss Psalm 8 verse 2 in relation to our study today and mention some wonders of God through children especially from conception till adolescent.
  3. Analyse the attitude of the Pharisees towards the children in our text and mention various ways by which some adults in our Churches do silence the potentials of Children.
  4. Identify some talents and potentials in children and discuss how to encourage them in our congregation.

 

CONCLUSION: As it was difficult to silence the children of Jesus’ days, so it would be very difficult and even impossible to silence the potentials, talents and godly virtues in any child of God in our Churches. They are born to thrive and excel.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Today’s children are genius tomorrow; embrace them.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 8:2 “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou might still the enemy and the avenger”.

 

 

STUDY 16

                 EASTER SUNDAY              APRIL 20 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

TOPIC: Spiritual Resurrection

TEXT: Luk 15:11-32

AIMS:

  1. to expound spiritual death, causes and
  2. to analyse spiritual resurrection and the context in Christendom.

 

INTRODUCTION

Spiritual death is when one’s conscience to sinfulness is totally dead. The person is alive, but his or her conscience is totally dead and inactive to good things. The younger child in our text today was totally dead. He lost his conscience to frivolity, extravagancy and became a vagabond. The day he died to sin was the day he realized his mistakes and took a decision to come out of his spiritual death thereby resurrecting spiritually and went back to take his lost possession (Luk 15:17-19). Can Christians die or resurrect spiritually? Our study Guides will torchlight to us more.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Explain spiritual death and spiritual resurrection in the context of today’s introduction.
  2. How can somebody die and resurrect spiritually? Gen 41: 9; 42:21-22; Luk 22:56-62; Rom 6:11.
  3. Is it possible for someone who died spiritually never to resurrect spiritually? Expound from Matt 27:3-5.
  4. In the context of Luk 15:25-30, what are the attitudes of some “Christians” to sinners who repented and accepted Christian livelihood? How best should we react to forgiven sinners among our congregation? Acts 9:26-28.

 

CONCLUSION: As we celebrate Easter today in commemoration of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ for our redemption, we should put on Christ’s love to look for erring sinners and preach Christ to them as well as welcome and receive those who confessed and repented of their sins into our congregations.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: To live in Christ is to die to sin

 

MEMORY VERSE: Luk 15:32 “It was meet that we should make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found”.

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

 

 

STUDY 17

                1ST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER                 APRIL 27 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the kingdom of God

SUB- THEME: Personality and character traits of a child (4)

TOPIC: Logical

TEXT: Luke 2:41-52

AIMS:

  1. to analyse traits of logic in children and
  2. to discuss the relevance to our Christian knowledge of the kingdom.

 

INTRODUCTION

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, logic is the principle of proper thinking, used to arrive at a better conclusion. Logic is an attribute of God. We serve the God who encourages us to be rational (Isa 1:18). One of the characters in a child is the ability to ask for reasons: why this?, why that?. This is logic. From our text, Jesus engaged in discussion with the teachers of the law and asking them questions (Luke 2:41-52). To defend the faith, Christians must use truth, facts and reason appropriately and prayerfully. Our study guide will open our eyes to more of this.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. In your own understanding, explain logic and illustrate an example in children with life experience.
  2. According to Luke 2:46-47 and Isa 1:18, how can logic be of help to us in wining souls for Christ?
  3. How can the logical traits in children be a challenge to godly reasoning concerning repentance and reconciliation? Mark 11:29-33; Acts 2:37-38; 16:30-31.
  4. What are the dangers of not using logic in a proper way?  2Tim 4:3-4; Titus 3:9.

 

CONCLUSION: The study today serves as a challenge to godly reasoning concerning repentance and reconciliation to God. The proper use of logic is to remove intellectual barriers that hinder a person from accepting Jesus as saviour.  However, we must know that logic cannot replace the inspiration gained through the prompting of the Holy Spirit, nor the clear truth of God’s word.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Logic is good, but to be inspired by the Holy Spirit is better.

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MEMORY VERSE: Isa 1:18 "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool”.

2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

 

 

STUDY 18

                 2ND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER                 MAY 4 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the Kingdom of God

SUB-THEME: Traits of Negative Behaviours in Children (1)

TOPIC: Bullying

TEXT: Gen 21: 1–9 (KJV)

AIMS: 

  1. to bring to our consciousness the existence of bullying in our society and
  2. to reaffirm biblical teachings against bullying

 

INTRODUCTION

Bullying is described as mocking, hurtful teasing, threat, coercion and the likes while relating with one another. It comes in form of abuse, aggression, forceful dominance or intimidation. It is a social demean. In our passage today, Ishmael bullied Sarah and his son Isaac by mocking at them at the entertainment made at Isaac’s weaning; Bullying is a bad act, it is a sign of immaturity, and it could also be as a result of lack of proper home training among children. Our study guides shall expatiate more on this topic.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Explain bullying in the context of our study today. Analyse in Children Concept.
  2. What are the Biblical teachings against bullying? Rom 12:18-19; 1Cor 13:4-5; Eph. 4:29.
  3. What are the effects of bullying in our Bible Text today and in our Christian children’s livelihood? Gen 21:10-12; Matt 12:36-37; Mark 13:13.
  4. How should Christians teach their children to react to bullying? Lev 19:18; Matt 5:11-12; 5:44.

 

CONCLUSION: As Christians, we must be very wary of bullying through teasing, name-calling, threat, backstabbing, embarrassment and gossip. We should also teach our Children against it because all humans are created in the image of God.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Whoever mocks a fellow person, mocks an image of God.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Matt 21:9 “And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking”.

 

 

 

STUDY 19

                 3RD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER                 MAY 11 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and The Kingdom of God

SUB-THEME: Traits of Negative behaviours in Children (2)

TOPIC: Lying

TEXT: Act 5:1-11

 

AIMS

  1. to expound the concept of lying, 
  2. to expose the lying potentials in us and teach us to avoid lying and lies in our daily living

iii. to understand the implications of lying in the scripture and

 

INTRODUCTION

Lying means deception in speech or a deliberate act of deviating from the truth. It is one of the seven abominations to God (Prov. 6:16, 19). In today's text, Ananias and Sapphira lied; and thereby sinned against God which ended their lives abruptly.  Lying has become a common sin among Christians today as many do not take telling lies as anything serious. God hates lies and loves the truth. The community of God’s people should be a place devoid of lies but rather one that fully embrace and exemplify the truth as Jesus our Saviour is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Explain how you understand lying and give examples of lies that children easily tell.
  2. From the following passages, discuss the biblical stand on lying: Lev. 19:11; Ps. 101:7; Prov. 6:16-17; 19:9; Rev. 22:15.
  3. Discuss the potentials of lying in Christian and children’s livelihood in our present age. Gen. 18:15; 27:6-19; 37:31-32.
  4. In the context of Acts 5:4,11, how can the understanding of today's study further the course of the Gospel of Christ in our society and among the children? Matt. 5:16; 6:33; Mark 1:15; Rom. 14:17;.

 

CONCLUSION: The sin of lying contradicts the very character of God. God cannot lie, (Tit. 1:3; Heb. 6:18); it is against His very nature to advance falsehood. Lying is a serious matter and to be abhorred because the reward is eternity in hell (Rev. 21:8).

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Though lying can be sweet but the end is always bitter

 

MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 12:22 “Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight”.

 

 

STUDY 20

               4TH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER                MAY 18 2025

 

THEME: The Reign of God: Children and the Kingdom of God

SUB-THEME: Traits of Negative behaviours in Children  (3)

TOPIC: Cheating

TEXT: Gen. 27:5-14

AIMS: 

  1. to expose the concept of cheating among children,
  2. to understand the effects of cheating to our Christian life and

iii. to discuss how cheating can affect the kingdom work of the Church .

 

INTRODUCTION

Cheating is the art of getting a desired result with lies and other deceptive ways. Rebekah in our text taught Jacob how to cheat on his brother to the extent that she placed curse on herself; and Jacob’s acceptance led to the enmity between him and his brother. Many people deceive today for the purpose of getting their desired results forgetting that God's standard can never be manipulated (Lev. 19:35-36). Christians should know that cheating ruins Christ-like character in us and enlists us in the company of the devil (Joh. 8:44).

 

STUDY GUIDES

  1. Explain how you understand cheating especially among children.
  2. What are the implications of cheating by Christians? Prov 12:22, Prov 19:1; 29:2, Amos 8:4-7.
  3. What effects does cheating especially by Christians have on the Gospel of Christ today? Isa 59:2; Acts 6:1; Matt. 5:37; Acts 19:13-16; 1Cor 9:12b
  4. What are the biblical injunctions to teach children against cheating? Lev. 19:35-36; Deut. 25:13-16; 1Ti 6:6; James 4:17.

 

CONCLUSION: Cheating might get someone what he or she desires, but the aftermath is always unpleasant to the person and the victim. It is a godly thing for every child of God to live a life of selflessness, honesty and truth that is devoid of cheating to foster peaceful co-existence in the society and the Church.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: A house built with saliva will be destroyed by dew.

 

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 6:1 “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration”.

 

2025 Church of Nigeria (CON) Anglican Bible Study Outline (Study 1 to Study 20)

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