LESSON FIVE

 

SANCTIFIED VESSELS

MEMORY VERSE: “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour,” 1 Thessalonians 4:4

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

INTRODUCTION: Sanctification means separation from evil – 2 Chronicles 29:5 – and separation unto God – Leviticus 27:16. Sanctification means being made holy or purified. It is the will of God that every vessel, (believer) should be sanctified – 1 Thessalonians 4:3. Only sanctified vessels can be used by God – 2 Timothy 2:21.

Outlines

1. HOW CAN A VESSEL BE SANCTIFIED?

2. BENEFITS OF SANCTIFICATION.

HOW CAN A VESSEL BE SANCTIFIED?

The Trinity is involved in the work of sanctification: God the Father – 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, God the Son – Ephesians 5:26 and God the Holy Spirit –Titus 3:5.

Vessels can be sanctified by the word of God – John 15:3; 1 Timothy 4:5. Meditate in the word of God day and night to make your way prosperous and have good success – Joshua 1:8. Sanctification is also obtained by the blood of Jesus – Hebrew 13:12; Hebrew 10:29. Sanctification is obtained by receiving a new heart – Ezekiel 36:26, that is, replacing the stony heart by fleshy heart to become a vessel unto honour for the use of the Lord. To be sanctified, you must be prepared to purge yourself of all filthiness of the flesh and spirit – 2 Timothy 2:21, 2 Corinthians 7:1. If you are ready to receive the heart of flesh, God will give you. You must be prepared to keep God’s company and be in His presence.

BENEFITS OF SANCTIFICATION

Once sanctified, to live a holy life becomes easy. You now become a vessel unto honour fit for the master’s use and prepared unto every good work – 2 Timothy 2:21. Then, you will start to bear fruits – Romans 6:22; Galatians 5: 22-23. Be free to copy the work of your Master – John 14:12. You will be a carbon copy of Jesus and receive the power to do greater works – Hebrews 10:14. You will become a representative of Jesus here on earth. You will also have a guarantee of an inheritance in Heaven – Acts 26:18.

Conclusion

To remain a clean apprentice of Jesus you must be sanctified. Are you sanctified? If no, work towards it so that you can be used by Jesus to do exploits.

Questions

1. What is sanctification?

2. Is it necessary for a believer to be sanctified?

3. What are the benefits of Sanctification?