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52 Lessons for Cell Groups 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS 1 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS 2 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS THE CELL GROUP LESSONS52 FOR CELL GROUPS BOOK 1 APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY OF THE FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS 5401 Citrus Ave. Fontana CA 92336 United States of America www.apostolicassembly.org 3 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS TABLE OF CONTENTS LESSON 1: PERFECT LIGHT ............................................................. 6 LESSON 2: WHAT IS ESSENTIAL ...................................................... 9 LESSON 3: LOVE LETTER ................................................................. 12 LESSON 4: EXTRAORDINARY .......................................................... 15 LESSON 5: REJECTION .................................................................... 18 LESSON 6: START OVER ................................................................... 21 LESSON 7: SEEDS ............................................................................. 25 LESSON 8: THY WILL BE DONE ....................................................... 29 LESSON 9: AS IN HEAVEN ............................................................... 33 LESSON 10: ... ALSO ON EARTH ..................................................... 37 LESSON 11: TRUE MATURITY .......................................................... 41 LESSON 12: WHY SHOULD I MATURE ............................................. 45 LESSON 12: GOOD TREE OR BAD TREE ......................................... 49 LESSON 14: TO REMAIN .................................................................. 53 LESSON 15: INEVITABLE .................................................................. 57 LESSON 16: NEW IMPULSE .............................................................. 60 LESSON 17: TRUE COMMUNION .................................................... 63 LESSON 18: MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST: PART 1 ........... 67 LESSON 19: MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST: PART 2 ........... 71 LESSON 20: WINNING FRIENDS FOR CHRIST: PART 1 ................... 75 LESSON 21: WINNING FRIENDS TO CHRIST: PART 2 ..................... 79 LESSON 22: BREAKING THE DEVIL’S CHAINS: PART 1 ................... 83 LESSON 23: BREAKING THE DEVIL’S CHAINS: PART 2 ................... 87 LESSON 24: STILL WATERS: PART 1 ................................................. 91 LESSON 25: STILL WATERS: PART 2 ................................................. 96 LESSON 26: RESTORED ALTAR, LIVING SACRIFICE ........................ 100 4 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS TABLE OF CONTENTS LESSON 27: OUR FAITH: PART 1 ...................................................... 104 LESSON 28: OUR FAITH: PART 2 ...................................................... 108 LESSON 29: WHERE WILL I GO AFTER THIS LIFE ........................... 112 LESSON 30: WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED: PART 1 ................... 116 LESSON 31: WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED: PART 2 ................... 120 LESSON 32: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION ...................................... 124 LESSON 33: THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER ............................................ 128 LESSON 34: A POWERFUL WEAPON .............................................. 132 LESSON 35: IT WAS NOT ENOUGH ................................................ 136 LESSON 36: VALUE OR PRICE .......................................................... 140 LESSON 37: TRUE ANOINTING OF CHANGE: PART 1 ................... 144 LESSON 38: TRUE ANOINTING OF CHANGE: PART 2 ................... 148 LESSON 39: TRUE ANOINTING OF CHANGE: PART 3 ................... 152 LESSON 40: CONTINUE BREATHING: PART 1 ................................ 155 LESSON 41: CONTINUE BREATHING: PART 2 ................................ 159 LESSON 42: HOW CAN YOU SLEEP: PART 1 .................................. 163 LESSON 43: HOW CAN YOU SLEEP: PART 2 .................................. 167 LESSON 44: HOW CAN YOU SLEEP: PART 3 .................................. 171 LESSON 45: LET US HARVEST THE SOULS: PART 1 ........................ 175 LESSON 46: LET US HARVEST THE SOULS: PART 2 ........................ 179 LESSON 47: LET’S HARVEST THE SOULS: PART 3 .......................... 183 LESSON 48: BE LIKE CHRIST: PART 1 ............................................... 187 LESSON 49: BE LIKE CHRIST: PART 2 ............................................... 191 LESSON 50: LESSONS FROM THE DESERT: PART 1 ....................... 195 LESSON 51: LESSONS FROM THE DESERT: PART 2 ....................... 199 LESSON 52: LESSONS FROM THE DESERT: PART 3 ....................... 203 5 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS LESSON 1 PERFECT LIGHT Why do you think of many people fear the dark? John 1:9-12, KJV: “That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name…” INTRODUCTION Many people are unable to sleep with the light off for fear of what might happen to them in the dark; they refuse to turn off the light, because the light offers them some security. Has the same thing happened to you? At some point, sure it has. Let’s see why. DARKNESS In life, we all somehow want to leave the light on. There is something inside the human heart that rejects darkness. We reject darkness perhaps because it is like doubt that surround us. Darkness, one way or another, does not let us see, it prevents us from going beyond, it blocks us. There are so many doubts in our mind! Where do we come from? What is our life’s purpose? Why are we here? Where are we going? And we cannot simply ignore these questions that arise in the different chapters of our lives. It’s that everyone; whatever the culture, language, time or place we are in; we all have that feeling that “there is something else”. There’s a why, a sense, a destiny; and that we need to find answers to all of this. 6 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS BEYOND If darkness is doubt, light is believing. When we believe, we enter a much broader and deeper dimension of life, and of our reality. When we believe in something with certainty, it is like having something burning in our veins, running through the deepest part of our being. Why would this happen? Answer: we were designed to believe, to trust. But trust what? Let’s start with the fact that we all believe in something. When we go to a place and they invite us to take a seat, we do it trusting that the chair will hold us. When we start the car engine, we do it believing that it will take us to the desired destination. When we dial a phone number, we do so hoping to communicate with that person. We believe in chairs, in cars, in telephones; we believe in so many things that are limited, small and insignificant things; but often we refuse to see beyond, to think about what is behind the visible, and to believe in it. Is God beyond all this that we see? Absolutely, and so, believing in God is the most important thing that can happen in your life. We were designed by Him to believe in Him. PERFECT LIGHT It is true that no one can really explain God with words, but that does not prevent Him from continuing to be the greatest thing that exists. God is much bigger than the furniture we have, the devices we handle; bigger than our friends, than all our relationships, thoughts and problems. We all need to believe in something bigger than ourselves; But sometimes believing is not easy. Believing in a friend, just to be betrayed, is not easy. Believing in a relationship, just to be disappointed, really hurts. Is there anyone who never lies, never disappoints others? Who can be perfect in everything he does? No one, without a doubt. 7 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS But wait a moment! Yes, there is one that is Perfect and Holy, Good and Just; and that is our Lord Jesus Christ. The invisible God became visible through Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:15 tells us that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, and the firstborn of all creation. Christ was born in a world surrounded by darkness; a world blocked by darkness; a world unable to see, and He was a perfect light for those people. It was two thousand years ago, and it still is today. Please, believe it! CONCLUSION Perhaps, you may live full of doubts; you feel surrounded by darkness, the uncertainties of life. But there is a light that offers you security, and His name Jesus. In the night of insecurity, fears and anxiety, He is within your reach. You can approach Him and see for yourself that, for those who trust in Him, everything is possible, as He Himself has said. Jesus is the reason why everything else exists; and if all your faith and trust is placed in Him, who moves everything, who owns everything, who has created everything, sustains everything and provides you with everything you have right now, your life can become something extraordinary. Turn on the true light in your life. Choose to trust Jesus, to all who receive him, to those who believe in Him, Jesus grants the immense honor of being His children (John 1:12). Amen. Notes 8 52 LESSONS FOR CELL GROUPS LESSON 2 WHAT IS ESSENTIAL Have you ever looked for something for a long time, and ended up discovering that the entire time you had it in front of you? Why do you think that happens to us? Ecclesiastes 1:14, KJV: “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. INTRODUCTION Something very striking that we humans have is the capacity we call concentration. It’s something very necessary and helpful, but sometimes
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