Bible study

SUB THEME/4:  DIVINE MEANS OF HEALING

TOPIC:  Requisite attributes

TEXT:   II Chron. 7:12 – 14; Joel 2:12 – 14.
AIM:   To

1. Appreciate the requirements for healing of our land;
2. Thirst after and develop suchrequirements.

INTRODUCTION
Under this sub-theme, we will see the different means God has used to heal lands that were cursed or had been under siege. Sometimes, God acted directly without partnering with man; He simply acted in response to prayers alone or even without prayers. But at other times, He expected and waited for corresponding acts of faith to be done by men to match their prayers. God is ready to heal our land but there are more conditions to be met. There are things God expects from us, if our land will be healed.
We will see in today’s study certain attributes of men that attracted divine response.  It is expected that these will challenge us to develop such essential attributes. The hands we lift in prayers must be holy; and there should also be humility and sincerity.

STUDY GUIDE

1. a) What do we need to have divine healing inJoel 2:12-14 and II Chron. 7:12-14?
2. Why do these attributes move God readily,Psa. 34:18; Isa 66:2?
3. Highlight and discuss the place and impact of human attributes in securing divine intervention from II Chron. 12:12; 32:26; I Kings 21:29; Ezek 14:12-18; Psa. 51:17.
4. Why must we possess these desired attributes? Psa. 51:17; Hab. 1:13; Matt 5:8; I Cor. 9:26, 27; I Peter 5:5.
5. a) The Father always heard Jesus’ prayers (John 11:42). Why was this so,Phil. 2:5-8; John 5:30; 14:30?
   b) How may we follow in His footsteps so asto deliver our country?

CONCLUSION 
Righteousness has a great effect. It speaks for the righteous; it attracts heaven’s attention and goodwill; it is a defense to the righteous against prevailing disasters. God desires all men to lift up holy hands in prayers. As you seek deliverance for Nigeria, seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness in your life, your family and country.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:When people meet God’s requirements, divine power releases solutions to men’s and nation’s problems

MEMORY VERSE: Isa 66:2.