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CONGRESS 2024 BIBLE STUDY

ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

CHILDREN & TODDLERS BIBLE STUDIES

(AGES: 0 – 8)

THEME: ONWARD CHRISTAIN SOLDIER

DAY 1

TOPIC: WHO IS A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER?

Bible Text: Ephesians 6:10-18

Memory Verse: Galatians 2:20: It is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me, this life
that I live now, I live by faith in the son of God who loved me and gave His life for me.

Introduction: A soldier is someone who defends, protects and fights for his nation, living
his/her life according to certain instructions. Such a Soldier is guided by some rules of dos and
don’ts, so that he/she will not be removed from the list of other soldiers. Who then is a
Christian Soldier?

PROGRESSION OF EVENTS

A. Who is a Christian first?

A Christian is someone who has forsaken his/her sins.

God punishes sin Romans 3:26. Sin separate you from God but God does not want you to be
separated from Him, so He made a plan for your sins to be forgiven by sending Jesus Christ to
the world to come and save you

A Christian is someone who has obeyed the call in John 3:16; …whosoever believes in me
(Christ) shall be saved. Someone who has received Jesus as Lord and personal Saviour.

B. A Christian Soldier then is:

A Christian who has decided to go all out for Jesus in obedience to all His commandments.

He/she has decided to follow Jesus without looking back to the things of the World anymore.
He has decided to put on the whole armor of God so that he/she can please God who is the
head of the Army in Ephesians 6:11-12

C. What is the armor of God for a Christian Soldier?

An Armor is what a soldier is covered with so that he is fully protected from the enemy.

An armor of God is what God has given you to protect yourself from the enemy that does not
want you to be His (God) soldier again

The enemy is Satan; and his own weapon is sin.

Class activity 1: Mention some sins you know (Examples are lying, stealing, fighting, cheating,
bullying disobeying, insulting, etc)

Let us mention the parts of the armor of God:

1. Truth as a Belt

2. Righteousness as your Breastplate

3. Shoes as your readiness to go about telling others the good news of peace (telling your
friends about Jesus)

4. Faith as a Shield

5. Salvation as Helmet

6. The Word of God as Sword of the Spirit

Climax: God wants you to be His soldier in this world and that is why He provided the armor
that will help you to be His good Soldier. Are you ready to become one of His Soldier?

Invitation: To be a Christian Soldier you have to be saved first from your sin, You can become
one by receiving Jesus into your heart today (John 1:12).

Challenge: You that has received Him already, keep on pleasing God by being an Onward
Christian Soldier, that is growing in Him daily.

Conclusion: Prepare to be a soldier for Christ.

(AGE 4-5)

Let the teacher guide the children to Colour the various armor of a Christian Soldier in this the
picture:
(AGE 6-8) Label the armor of a Christian soldier in this picture
DAY 2

TOPIC: HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER?

Bible Text: John 3: 1-21

Memory Verse: Mathew 9:23 Then He said to the crowd if any of you want to be my follower,
you must give up your own way, take up the cross daily and follow me.

Introduction: It was quiet and dark, a man walked quickly down the street of Jerusalem, who
was the man? Where was he going? His name is Nicodemus he wanted to find out something
from Jesus. Now you too also want to find out how to become a Christian soldier. Let us see if
the answer Nicodemus got will also be needed for our topic today.

PROGRESSION OF EVENTS.

A. Nicodemus, one of the religious leader went to see Jesus at night.

(He was a Pharisee, a prominent religious leader and a teacher who interpreted the meaning of
God's instructions or law in Jerusalem.

B. He said to Jesus " Your miracles shows that you are a teacher from God.

D. Jesus knowing where Nicodemus was going; told him " No one can see the kingdom of God
unless he is born again”

To be a Christian Soldier you must first be born again

Nicodemus too wants to be one of Jesus’ soldier but had never heard about being born again
before, so he asked that; does one become a baby again and enter his mother's womb and be
born the second time?

Jesus explained to him that when you are born into to the World, you are born a Sinner.

A Sin is whatever you do, think or say that displeases God. Examples are fighting, lying, stealing,
disobeying, cheating, bullying, gossiping (Mention some more). A sinner is someone who does
any of the things mentioned

Anyone that is a sinner cannot be His Soldier.

G. Jesus explained to Nicodemus the plan of God to save the World from sin by sending His Son
to the World to die for our sins. For God so loved the World, that He gave His only begotten
Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3 16
When a Sinner calls upon Jesus he/she will be saved from sin to become a child of God (that is;
a Christian) and then he/she can now become a Christian Soldier. Romans 10:13.

Climax: Sometime later Nicodemus became born again (saved from sin) and a follower of Jesus.
He was a Christian Soldier who took spices and helped to prepare the body of Jesus for burial.
John 19:38 -42.

Conclusion: As part of Christian Soldiers you have to be matching Onward till Christ comes so
that you will be with Him in His home in heaven.

Invitation: Do you also want to become a Christian Soldier today?

The first step is to receive Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour. John 1:12

Challenge: If you have already received Jesus as your Saviour, do not go back; keep following
Him.

H. After you have received Jesus then He also wants you to continue being a Christian Soldier by
doing the followings; GROW

• G - Go to Church and Bible club to hear God's word.

• R - Read your Bible daily.

• O - Obey God's Word.

• W - Witness. (Tell your friends and others about Jesus)

DAY 3

TOPIC: LIFE AND REWARD OF A CHRISTAIN SOLDIER.

BIBLE TEXT: Daniel 3:1 -30

MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 1:10 “My Son if sinners entice you, do not consent”.

INTRODUCTION: Have you been asked to do something that is against what the Bible clearly
teaches? Have you been pressured to lie, fight, cheat, steal or deny your belief in God? There
were three young men in the Bible who were challenged by the King to go against what God had
said or die. They are God's children; they are Christian Soldiers. It all started when the king built
a statue as big as a building and asked them to bow and worship it. What did they do? (Exodus
20:4 -5 says thou shall not make a carved image and bow to it).

PROGRESSION OF EVENTS:

A. King Nebuchadnezzar made a huge golden image. v1. (The image statue was very huge and
wide).

B. He ordered all leaders to come to its dedication and commanded them to bow and worship the
image or be thrown into a fiery furnace vs 2-6.

C. Everyone bowed down, that is, almost everyone v 7.

D. Among the leaders were Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. They were young men of Israel
that were captive in Babylon who knew and served the true God the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
They are the only ones that did not bow to Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image. These are God's
Soldiers.

If you were the one; would you have bowed? Do you know the only true God? John 17:3.

The three young men knew God and worship Him alone, they are Christian Soldiers and would
never bow down to a statue. Exodus 20: 4-5, Mathew 4:10).

E. Angered that the three young men refused to bow, the king offered them one more chance to
worship the idol or be destroyed in the fiery furnace vs 8-15.

F. When the three young men refused to bow, the angry king ordered them bound and thrown
into the furnace which had been made seven times hotter but his own soldiers were killed instead
vs16-23.

G. King Nebuchadnezzar looked into the furnace and was amazed to see four men not three
walking around in the fire vs 24-25 (when you stand as a Christian Soldier, you may face
persecution but God helps you to stand, He will be with you and bring you out of it. Ephesians
6:10. God was with the three young men in the flame of the furnace and they were protected
much to the King's surprise).

H. When the king called the three men to come out of the furnace and saw that their bodies were
completely untouched by fire, he acknowledged their God as the most High. vs26 -27

CLIMAX: Because of the courageous stand of the three men who are Christian Soldiers, the
king declared that everyone should honour the true God. vs28

CONCLUSION: 1. the three Hebrew boys honoured God and God was with them in the fire and
those that threw them there died because of the hotness of the fire; they did not escape.vs29
2. The king promoted the three young men who honoured God .vs 30; which means God and
man’s honour.

CHALLENGE: As a Christian Soldier God rewards;

1. He honours you as He honoured the three young men.

2. Protects you from whatever persecution or challenges thrown at you.

3.You live a life of testimony and encouragement to others.

4. Others believe in God because of you.

5. You have Reward of Eternal life.

Keep on being an Onward Christian Soldier!

INVITATION: You cannot be an Onward Christian Soldier without first of all receiving Jesus
Christ as your Saviour, so believe in Him today and be enlisted as a Christian Soldier. Romans
10:13; John 1:12,
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THEME: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIER

DAY 1.

TOPIC: WHO IS A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER?

BIBLE TEXT: Genesis 39: 1-23

MEMORY VERSE: DANIEL 11:32b “But the people that do know their God shall be strong,
and do exploits.”

LESSON AIM: To know who a Christian Soldier is so that he/she can become a part of God’s
Army.

INTRODUCTION: Joseph was a young man that stood his ground against every bad thing.
First, he reported the bad behaviour of his brothers to his father; he did not join them to do bad
and he did not cover their sin. Secondly, he did not allow Potiphar’s wife to make him to sin
against God. He is someone you can call a Christian Soldier. Are you a Christian’s soldier? Let
us find out who a Christian Soldier is and how you can become one.

STUDY GUIDE:

1. Who is a Christian Soldier? Being a Christian soldier means:

● Being focused on representing Christ in conflicts

● Being obedient by devoting to the Lord and His word and following orders diligently

● Being selfless by sharing in the suffering of the Lord Jesus

● Being humble by walking humbly with the Lord and faithful to others

● Being a leader by leading others to faith, hope, and purpose

2. What are the duties of a Christian Soldiers

● Live a life of holiness 1 Pet. 1:16

● Be obedient 1 Sam. 15:22. Matt. 7:24
● Put on the whole armor of God Eph. 6:11-13
 ● Must always win souls Prov. 11:30, John 15:1-8, Mark 16:15-16
● Be prayerful 1 Thess. 5:16-18, Matt. 17:21
● Have faith, Matt. 17:20, James 1:6-8
3. Christian Soldiers who are role models

● Abraham Romans 4:16, Gal. 3:6-9

● Deborah Judges 4 - 5
● David Acts 13:21-22
● Joseph Gen. 45:5-8
● Esther - Esther 4:1-16
LIFE APPLICATION: Being a soldier is no child’s play; not in an earthly army, and certainly
not in God’s army. A soldier in the Lord’s army is not just one who loves prayers, worship, and
church. It is someone who has submitted their life to the Lord (our Commanding Officer). As a
Spirit-filled child, God’s will is that you live for Him in every way, representing Him on earth
without falling in to temptations.

INVITATION: To be able to live as an active Christian Soldier, you need to call on the name of
Jesus to save you (Romans 10:13).

CONCLUSION: Every true child of God is a Soldier who should make people see reason to
love God and do his will John 14:15,21.

9-12 YEARS CONGRESS 2024 BIBLE STUDY

DAY 2

TOPIC: TOOLS FOR CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

BIBLE TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-18.

MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 10:4 “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but
mighty in God for pulling down strong holds”.

LESSON AIM: Know your tools as a Christian Soldier.

INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 6:12 makes it very clear who our enemy is " for we do not
wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of
darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places"

As a Soldier of Christ, you must have your weapon ready for battle knowing who you are
fighting against. Your weapon is not your fist, tongue, stick, cane, stone, etc. Your enemy is not
that boy or that girl in your class, school, neighborhood, church or on the street but the evil spirit
in them that makes them do hurtful things. So you must make sure as a Christian Soldier you use
your Spiritual tools (Armor of God)

STUDY GUIDE.

A. What is an Armor?

An Armor is a special kind of suit worn for protection. Deep sea divers wear a kind of "armor".
Even footballers wear a type of Armor.

Roman Soldiers wear Armor to protect themselves in battle. In Ephesians 6, the piece of a
Roman Soldier Armor is used as an object lesson to help you understand the protection God
offers you in your battle against Satan.

B. Why Do Christian Soldiers Need the Armor of God?

• Devil is God's enemy and your enemy.

• Devil is stronger than you but not powerful or stronger than God.

• You are a Soldier in God's army so you need God's armor offered to you.

• You need protection against Satan and his armies.

• God is our Commander-in-Chief, so He tells us exactly what to do.

• God's Armor as an offensive weapon if used correctly will defeat Satan and his armies in every
battle.

C. God’s Armor outlined in Ephesians 6:11-18?

• God's armor is Spiritual (cannot be seen with physical eye).

• We use it by "taking it up"

• when you take it up " you will be able to withstand in the evil day" Ephesians 6:11

• It helps you to withstand devil's temptations, you will not give in to sin.
D. What is this Armor? The armor is one but is comprised of 6 parts:

Class assignment: Read Ephesians 6:12-18 and list the armor of God available to you as a
Christian Soldier

1. The Belt Of Truth: How to use the belt of truth. Learn the Bible truths by: going to church
and Bible studies and reading your Bible everyday

2. The Breastplate of Righteousness: As Christian soldier you need protection for your heart
and this protection is for you if you live a righteous life. Your righteousness comes from Jesus
Christ when you accept Him as your Saviour and you begin to do the right things everyday by
His help. Romans 3:10,23, Ephesians 4:32). Ask God to help you to choose right each day.

3. Feet Shod with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace: You gain peace with God by
accepting His Son Jesus as your Saviour, then, God wants you to live in peace with everyone
around you and spread the good news all around.

4. The Shield Of Faith: Satan your enemy shoot flaming arrows or fiery darts at you always;
You need to always have your shield of faith to dodge his shoots at all times also. With the Word
of God in your heart, you will be victorious.

5. The Helmet Of Salvation: A Soldier's helmet protects his head and gives him confidence that
he is safe from the attack. What enters your mind is what is processed in your brain; Satan wants
to attack the mind therefore allow God to control your mind.

6. The Sword Of The Spirit: Your Sword is not made of steel or iron or wood because you are
not fighting against flesh and blood, you are fighting spiritual battle, one that can only be won by
God's power. Our weapon is the Word of God therefore, learn and memorize the God's word;
Psalm 119 :10-11.

Invitation: Your armor can only be effective as a Christian Soldier if firstly; you receive Jesus
Christ as your Saviour. Jesus died for you so that you can have your sins forgiven. Come! Accept
Him today.

Challenge: If you have already received Jesus as your Saviour, do not go back; keep following
Him.

Conclusion: "Praying always ....... being watchful to this end with all perseverance". A good
Soldier is always in touch with his commander. He /She does not act on his/her own. As a good
Christian Soldier you need to constantly communicate with God in prayer, ask for His direction
and follow His orders.
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DAY 3

TOPIC: REWARD FOR FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN SOLDIER

BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 25: 14-30, 1 Corinthians 3: 13 -15.

MEMORY VERSE: Hebrew 11:6b says that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek
Him.

LESSON AIM: Only the faithful Christian Soldiers will receive reward.

INTRODUCTION: As a Christian Soldier there is a reward that awaits you if you are faithful
and serve God diligently. May you not miss your reward in Jesus name (Amen)

Also, in Revelation 22 :12 God is going to reward everyone according to their works on earth on
the judgement day. How is your work? Is your work good or bad?

Class Assignment: Give examples of good and bad works

STUDY GUIDE.

A. WHAT IS REWARD?

• Reward is something given in recognition of service, effort or achievement.

B. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF REWARDS FOR A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER?

• There are two types of reward for you as a Christian Soldier.

1. Earthly reward.

2. Heavenly reward.

C. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EARTHLY REWARDS?

The earthly rewards are those blessings you receive as a Christian Soldier while on earth and in
active service. It can be likened to you receiving a prize for an excellent performance in school.

These Earthly rewards are listed in the following Bible passages: (Read and mention
them) Exodus 23:25-33; Luke 1:13-14; Psalm 34:10; Psalm 119:2; Lamentation 3:26; Genesis
15:1 Psalm 27:9.

D. WHAT ARE THE HEAVENLY REWARD?

The Heavenly reward is the ultimate blessing. It is like the gratuity your parents or any
government worker receive at retirement. It is eternal and everlasting.

The Bible tells us of the Five Crowns that awaits faithful Christian Soldiers, may you not miss
your own reward of the Crowns in Jesus name; They are;

• The Crown of Life - James 1: 12

• The Crown of Righteousness - 2 Timothy 4:8

• The Crown of Glory - Isaiah 62:3-5

• The Crown of Rejoicing - 1 Thessalonian 2:19

• The Incorruptible Crown - 1 Corinthians 9:25.

CONCLUSION: Galatians 6:7 Says whatever you sow you shall reap. God does not owe
anyone. As a Christian Soldier if you sow sparingly you will reap sparingly, if you sow
bountifully, you will reap bountifully. Remember the story of the talent in our Bible text -
Mathew 25: 14-30

INVITATION: Receive Jesus as your Saviour today and be saved. Acts 16 :31. So that you can
be qualified to be enlisted as a Christian Soldier. To receive Jesus as Saviour you have to:

A - Admit that you are a Sinner - Romans 3:23, Psalm 51:5.

B - Believe Jesus died so that you can have your sins forgiven - Hebrew 9:22b, 1 John 3:5.

C - Call on Jesus to save you from your sin - Romans 10:13, 1 John 1:12.
 CONGRESS 2024 TEENS BIBLE STUDY 1
THEME: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIER
TOPIC: WHO IS A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER?

BIBLE TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 2:3-4

MEMORY VERSE: DANIEL 11:32b “But the people that do know their God shall be strong,
and do exploits.”

LESSON AIM: The Teens will rely on God to be a member of His Army

INTRODUCTION: The Christian soldier is a concept that describes a believer who lives his or
her life as a member of God's army, representing Christ on earth. Christian Soldiers are God's
representatives here on earth who are assigned to do the work that He has instructed in His
Word.
STUDY GUIDE: DISCUSSION
1. Who is a Christian Soldier? Being a Christian soldier means:
● Being focused on representing Christ
● Being obedient by devoting to the Lord and His Word and following orders diligently
● Being selfless by sharing in the suffering of the Lord Jesus
● Being humble by walking humbly with the Lord and faithful to others
● Being a leader by leading others to faith, hope, and purpose of God
2. What are the duties of a Christian Soldiers
● Live a life of holiness 1 Pet. 1:16
● Be obedient 1 Sam. 15:22. Matt. 7:24
● Put on the whole armor of God Eph. 6:11-13
● Must always win souls Prov. 11:30, John 15:1-8, Mark 16:15-16
● Be prayerful 1 Thess. 5:16-18, Matt. 17:21
● Have faith, Matt. 17:20, James 1:6-8
3. Christian Soldiers who are role models
● Abraham Romans 4:16, Gal. 3:6-9
● Deborah Judges 4 - 5
● David Acts 13:21-22
● Joseph Gen. 45:5-8
● Esther - Esther 4:1-16
4. Rewards of a Christian Soldier
● The Joy of the Lord Matthew 25:23
● Reign with Christ Jesus 2 Tim. 2:12, Rev. 20:4
 ● Receive the crown of righteousness 2 Tim. 4:8
● Have eternal life Matthew 24:13
● Eat of the tree of life Rev. 2:7
● Renewed strength Isaiah 40:31
● Answered prayers Jeremiah 33:3, John 14:14
● Do greater works John 14:12-13

LIFE APPLICATION: Being a soldier is no child’s play not in an earthly army, and certainly
not in God’s army. A soldier in the Lord’s army is not just one who loves prayers, worship, and
church. It is someone who has submitted their life to the Lord (our commanding officer). As a
Spirit-filled child, God’s will is that you live for Him in every way, representing Him on earth
without being entangled in the things of this world. This is how we see His kingdom come and
His will done on earth. So living as an active soldier for Christ requires you to be alert and build
yourself up to do His work.

INVITATION: To be able to live as an active Christian Soldier, you need to call on the name of
Jesus to be saved (Romans 10:13).

CONCLUSION: Every true child of God is a Soldier who should make people see reason to
love God and do his will John 14:15,21.

TEENS BIBLE STUDY 2

TOPIC: THE ARMOR OF THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER

BIBLE TEXT: Ephesians 6:12-18

MEMORY VERSE: 2 Timothy 2:3: "Thou, therefore, endure hardness, as a good soldier of
Jesus Christ".

LESSON AIM: Know and rely on the Lord to be spiritually ready to fight Spiritual battles

RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to be prepared and depend on Jesus to fight spiritual
battles

INTRODUCTION: Do you find life as a child of God often feels like a battle? A battle to resist
temptation and pursue godliness; a battle to keep going in faith and love and hope; a battle to
read the Bible and pray and serve others in the church? It feels like a battle because it is a battle.
We are at war. (Revelation 12-13).
STUDY GUIDE: INTERACTION
1. Paul said we are to put on the belt of truth. (Ephesians 6:14a)
● What does the soldier's belt do? (secures the clothing he will wear into battle).
● Who is the belt of truth? (The belt of truth is Christ Jesus). John 14:6
● How do you apply the belt of truth? (By putting your trust in Jesus and accepting the
Word of God). Psalm 25:1-2
2. Put on the breastplate of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b)
● What is the breastplate of righteousness? (It is Christ's righteousness that He has put on
the children of God). 2 Corinthians 5:21
● How can you put on the breastplate of Righteousness (By knowing Jesus and doing His
will) Philippians 3:10-12
3. A Christian soldier should always remember to wear gospel shoes (Ephesians 6:15)
● How do you put on the gospel shoes? (Study the bible) 2Timothy 2:15
● What do you do after studying the bible? (Pray over the Word you have studied for God
to show you the meaning)
● How do you apply the Word to your life? (Seek Christ and stand firmly on His promises).
4. Wear the shield of faith in God. (Ephesians 6:16)
● What is the shield of faith? (God is the shield, and faith in Him is a way to guard against
any form of attack). Matthew 4:1-11
● Why must you wear the shield of faith? (To prepare against Satan’s attack) 2 Corinthians
10:4
● How do you wear the shield of faith? (By having faith that our Father's love never goes
away).
● Why do you constantly wear the shield of faith? (To hold fast to the promise that Jesus
will not leave us nor forsake us). Hebrews 13:5
5. A soldier protects his head by wearing the helmet of salvation. (Ephesians 6:17a)
● Who is the helmet of salvation? (Jesus Christ) John 1:12
● Why do you wear the helmet of Salvation? (To protect your mind). Isaiah 26:3
● How do you wear the helmet of salvation? (By letting Christ and His cross be foremost in
your thoughts). Luke 9:23
6. Paul said, " Take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (Ephesians
6:17b)
● Why must you take up the sword of the spirit? (When tempted by Satan, you need the
word of God to respond just like Jesus did when He was tempted).
● Why should you respond to Satan with the Word of God? (If Jesus saw the need to stand
on Scripture amid temptation, we certainly must only think we can withstand Satan's
fiery darts by relying on the Scripture). Matthew 4:1-11
LIFE APPLICATION: In sports, it is of no ultimate significance whether you win or lose, but
spiritually it is of eternal importance. How can we make sure we are victorious in the Christian
life? There is the old hymn sung, Onward Christian Soldiers, which is really about the spiritual
warfare in which we are all engaged. Anyone who does not acknowledge that he is alive on a
battlefield is deceiving himself. You can only be battle-ready once you surrender your life to
Christ Jesus. Once this change of heart occurs, you must move forward wearing the whole armor
of God. As a child of God, you must accept every gift our heavenly Father offers to you. Battles
are not won unless soldiers are properly equipped and trained.
As a soldier going into battle, you need to know your enemy. Paul said our opponent is not flesh
and blood. We do not wage spiritual warfare against an ordinary enemy. Satan is more powerful
than we can imagine, and his tactics are designed to separate us from our Father. You are not
defenseless on this spiritual battlefield, though. Like Apostle Paul said, to be a Christian Soldier
you must be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.

INVITATION: To be a Christian Soldier and to be battle-ready, you must accept Jesus as your
Lord and Saviour (John 1:12).

CONCLUSION: Finally, we must pray constantly. God has given us the gift of prayer. He hears
and answers prayer. Let us not overlook all the ways God prepares us to do battle with our
adversary. (Ephesians 6:18)

TEENS BIBLE STUDY 3

TOPIC: AN OVERCOMING CHRISTIAN SOLDIER

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

MEMORY VERSE: 2 Timothy 2:3 “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus
Christ.”

LESSON AIM: The Teens will depend on God to know and do the things that will make them
Christian Soldiers

CENTRAL TRUTH: God wants you to depend on Jesus to become a Christian soldier.

INTRODUCTION: A man was coming out of church one day, and the Pastor was standing at
the door, as he always was, to shake hands with the worshippers. As he shook the man’s hand, he
pulled him aside and said, “You need to join the army of the Lord.”
The man replied, “I’m already in the army of the Lord, Pastor.”
So the Pastor enquired, “Then why do I only see you at Christmas and Easter?”
The man whispered back, “I’m in the Secret Service.” How can we be good soldiers of Jesus
Christ? What does it take for us to be soldiers who are victorious in the spiritual conflict?

STUDY GUIDE: DISCUSSION

1. The Christian soldier must be dedicated (1Samuel 16:18-23, 1Samuel 17:12-15)
● Called to be good soldiers of Jesus Christ.
● Enlisted as the Lord’s soldiers.
● Dedicated to His cause.
● Wave the flag of Heaven.
● No questions about loyalty as His soldiers.
2. The Christian soldier must be durable (1Samuel 17:20-30)
● Should not allow to become easily discouraged. (Why)
● Should be prepared for conflict at all times of the day (How)
● Should not back down from the threats of the enemy. (Why)
● Should not quit because of the casualties around. (Why)
3. The Christian soldier must be deliberate (1 Samuel 17:31-37)
● Will not be distracted by all the things going on in this life. (Why)
● Focus on representing the Lord Jesus well in the conflict and to make sure of victory.
(How)
4. The Christian soldier must be delightful (1 Samuel 17:40-47)
● Priority as soldiers is to please the Lord. (
● To follow the Lord’s orders (How)
● Diligent at duty post (Where)
● Vigilant as watchmen (When)
● Loyal to the cause (How)
● Fight to win, and be steadfast at all times. (How)
5. The Christian soldier must be intentional (1 Samuel 17:48-51)
● Be determined never to lose (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
● Have faith (James 1:6-7, Matt. 17:20-21)
● Put on the whole armor of God (Eph. 6:11-17)
● Watch and pray (Matt. 26:41)

LIFE APPLICATION: As a child of God, you are in a spiritual warfare. The devil, the world,
and the flesh are real enemies. These spiritual enemies are out to destroy the testimony and
effectiveness of the believer. You should go onward and forward for the cause of Christ! Lift His
royal banner and do not let it suffer loss. Let it be known you are in the Lord’s army, and as His
soldiers, you are earnestly contending for the faith once delivered to the saints.
The enemy will seek to take you out or make you a prisoner of war. Thus, you are called upon to
be good soldiers for the war.

INVITATION: To be an overcoming Soldier of Jesus, you need to believe in Him.

CONCLUSION: A focused Christian Soldier won’t be caught unaware and therefore will be
prepared at all times to face the enemy 2 Tim. 2:4, Eph. 6:14. David defeated Goliath with strong
faith in God and God called him a man after his heart 1 Samuel 17:44-53, 1 Samuel 13:14, Acts
13:22.