Introduction to Orientation

Lesson Outcomes

• Understand why orientation is necessary.
• Know the tools required for successful orientation.
• Learn strategies to maximise Orientation.
• Learn strategies to excel in the Orientation School.

Scriptures:

• Proverbs 4:7
  Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

• James 1:5
  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Key Points:

• God brought you here for a purpose; being here is not by chance.
• The reason for being here must be fulfilled.
• Seek counsel when needed.

Scriptures:

• Psalm 37:23
  The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

• 2 Timothy 1:9
  Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

Key Points:

• Stay disciplined to excel.
• Discipline is preparation and instruction.

Scriptures: 


• Daniel 1:8
  But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

• 1 Corinthians 9:27
  But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

Key Points:

• Service is key, no matter your position.
• Serve with humility.

Scriptures:


• Deuteronomy 6:5
  And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
• Philippians 2:7
  But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Key Points:

• Service is key, no matter your position.
• Serve with humility.

Scriptures:


• Deuteronomy 6:5
  And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
• Philippians 2:7
  But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Point 4: Embrace Knowledge

Key Points:

• Partake in both Music studies and Scriptural Studies.
• The importance of focused study.

Scriptures:

• Isaiah 11:2
  And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
• 2 Peter 1:3
  According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

Point 5: Stay Humble

Key Points:

• Stay humble regardless of knowledge or status.
• Continue to serve in humility as you grow.

Scriptures:

• Micah 6:8
  He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
• 1 Corinthians 8:1
  Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Point 6: Manage and Invest Time

Key Points:

• The proof of your love for God is the amount of time you are willing to invest in His work.
• There is a time for every purpose.

Scriptures:

• Ecclesiastes 8:6
  Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
• Ephesians 5:16
  Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Point 7: Build Godly Relationships

Key Points:

• Iron sharpens iron: importance of good relationships.
• Beware of bad influences.

Scriptures:

• Proverbs 27:17
  Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
• 1 Corinthians 15:33
  Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Point 8: Support with Resource

Key Points:

• Meet a need and God will multiply it.
• Be a cheerful giver.

Scriptures:

• Proverbs 11:25
  The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
• 2 Corinthians 9:7
  Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Point 9: Engage in Activities

Key Points:

• Regular scheduled activities for growth.
• Importance of participation.

Scriptures:

• Psalm 122:1
  I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD
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• Luke 21:36
  Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
  

Point 10: Stay Focused

Key Points:

• Avoid distractions and wrong associations.
• Press toward the goal of God’s calling.

Scriptures:

• Joshua 1:7
  Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
• Philippians 3:14
  I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Conclusion and Encouragement

Scriptures:

• Psalm 37:5
  Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
• Hebrews 10:24
  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: