ALL FOR CHRIST

Philippians 3:1-11.

The book of Philippians was written by Apostle Paul to all the saints in Philippi. He focused on making them to discover the joy in living for Christ. ‘All for Christ’ means giving all for the sake of possessing Christ, at any given time and in every situation. From the moment he became saved, Paul resolved to follow Christ, do His work and get to heaven at last. He counted all his knowledge of the law and attainment in religion as nothing to be compared with following Jesus till the end. None of your good works can save you except you give your life to Jesus Christ and surrender all on the altar for Him. Our study is divided into three parts:

1. JESUS OUR ALL IN ALL:  Isaiah 53:4-6; John 3:16; I Peter 1:3.

         Jesus is our perfect example, He gave all for mankind. He died on the cross at Calvary to save us from sin and eternal damnation. He is our Saviour, sanctifier, power, healer, provider; indeed He is our all in all. No wonder, the song writer says “ALL THAT I NEED IS IN JESUS, HE SATISFIES, JOY HE SUPPLIES”. Have you given your life to Jesus Christ? If not, you need to do so because life will be worthless without Him. What you desire is what you will acquire. Just as simple as ABC: Admit, Believe and Confess your sins to Him. Ask Him to forgive and cleanse you with His blood. All that you need is in Jesus Christ. Accept Him today and surrender to Him.

2.      SURRENDER ALL TO JESUS: Philippians 3:7,8; Psalm 73:25; Matthew 19:27.

         Anything that has value will attract a price. God is our maker and Redeemer, we belong to Him and all that we have. Paul the Apostle forsook his position, wealth, fame and everything that would have hindered him from being useful to Christ, His work and heaven. He gave them up to serve Jesus. These are some of the things you need to surrender for Christ: Your Life: It belongs to God, you must be saved, set apart for God’s use and be a good example. Your Time: for God’s service; preaching the gospel. Your Talent: Drawing educative pictures, singing in the choir, working as an usher, prayer warrior, teaching and encouraging others. Your Treasure: Money and all valuable material things that belongs to you.

         As you surrender everything to Christ, He will definitely bless you.

3.      BLESSINGS OF GIVING ALL FOR CHRIST: Matthew 19:28,29.

         The first and most important thing that God demands from you is your life. Have you given your life to Christ? If not, repent, confess and accept Him as Lord and Saviour today. Then you can begin to give all other things to Him.

         When you willingly give all to Christ and count all other things as nothing, God will bless you abundantly. You will have: (i) unspeakable joy (ii) success (iii) provision (iv) peace (v) answers to your prayers and (vi) everlasting life with Jesus in heaven. Have you given your all for Jesus? Rise up and pray.

QUESTIONS:

1.      _______________________ is our all in all.

2.      Can our good work save us?

3.      Mention three things you can surrender to Christ.

4.      Mention four blessings you will receive when you give all for Christ.

5.      Have your given your life to Christ?

MEMORY VERSE: “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” (Philippians 3:7).

CONGREGATIONAL SONG: GHS 92 - I SURRENDER ALL

ACTIVITY: The teacher should read the wordings of the congregational song to the children, and lead them to pray for grace to surrender all to Jesus.