Christians And Human Rights. RCCG Sunday School Teachers.

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Contents

1
2 Opening Prayer
3 Previous Knowledge
4 Lesson Introduction
5 Lesson Aim
6 Teaching Plan
7 TEXT REVIEW
8 BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
9 THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN
10 CONCLUSION
11 ASSIGNMENT
12 Fact Check Policy

Opening Prayer

Father, open my heart to the rights I have within the ambient of the law.

Previous Knowledge

The Teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

Memory Verse: “And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?”-Acts 22:25

Bible Passage: Acts 16:22-24; 35-39.

Lesson Introduction

The United Nations (UN) defines human rights as rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. As Christians, we must not just know the word of God but must be fully aware of what is available to us and others within the confines of the law that governs our society while we await our transition to heaven (Hosea 4:6). This lesson highlights some basic values and principles of human rights with biblical validation and confirmation and also points out the Crhsitains’ role.

Lesson Aim

To expose the church to spiritual validations of Human rights and the Christian role in entrenching them.

Teaching Objectives

Through this study, students should be able to:

a. Know some of their human rights.

b. Understand the spiritual validations of these rights.

c. Identify the roles of a Christian in entrenching these rights.

d. Know how to act against any violation of these rights.

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible Passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignments.
Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark the attendance and assignment.
Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW

The exemplary Apostle Paul spoke up against the violation of his and Silas constitutional human rights:

A. The multitude rose up against them, the magistrates tore their clothes and commanded their beatings. ….v22.

B. After they had beaten them severally

…………………………………..v23.

i. The magistrate…………………….v23b.

ii. The jailer…………………………..v23b.

iii. The magistrate…………………………v35.

iv. The Keeper of the Prison………………………v36.

c. And the sergeants…………………….v38.

e. And they came……………………………v39.

TEACHING METHOD: Teacher to combine Lecture and Discussion methods.

TIME MANAGEMENT: The Teacher should apply two-lesson outlines of teaching time.

BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

A. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more.

B. Everyone is entitled to these rights without discrimination.

C. Therefore, our rights, as Christians, including the fact that:

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Therefore, all people in Christ are one and equal before God regardless of race, ethnicity, wealth, social class, status and gender (Gen. 1:17, Gal. 3:26-28).
Everyone, including Christians, has the right to life, liberty and security of person. As Christians, we must guard this right and be concerned about the affirmation of life, liberty and security of the oppressed so that every person may live life in its fullness (Luke 4:16-19; Gal. 5:13-19).
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to recognition before the law everywhere (as a person), regardless of citizenship status (Acts 22:22-27).
Everyone (including Christians0 is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and any criminal charge against him. Hence, every believer is entitled to a fair and just judicial process (Luke 18:2-5; Deut. 1:15-18).
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State. Also, everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country (Gen. 12:1-3).
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to freedom of opinion and expression (Numbers 27:2-4).
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association (Acts 2:1,44). Every aspect of civil society, including religious life, depends on these freedoms.
Everyone (including Christians) has the right to vote and be voted for. Irrespective of gender, we all have the right to play active roles in our nation’s political process *Deut. 1:12-13;Acts 6:3).
Right to work, People (including Christians) have the right to choose their work rather than have their employment commanded. They deserve decent conditions of work, equal pay for work (thus no discrimination), a decent, living wage and the right to organise and form trade unions (1 Timothy 5:18).
Right to rest and leisure: This is to protect workers’ rights (including Christians). No work day should be too long and periodic paid holidays should be available (Gen. 2:1-3).
Right to education: Everyone (including Christians) is entitled to at least an elementary education. parents may choose the type of school their children go to, but they do not have the right to deprive their children of education (Luke 2:46-47).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Do you know your rights? Share how you have exercised them.

THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN

As a Christian, you should know your rights (Acts 22:25).

Therefore:

Do not allow others to infringe on your right to live fully; avoid life-claiming/threatening situations and activities.

2. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:7), engage in social impact activities as a ministry, call, or hubby to help others (Is. 61:1-3).

3. You may start or join an advocacy group to speak up for what you care about (Prov. 31:8-9).

4. Vocalise and challenge the violation of your rights (Acts 16:35-39).

5. Stay connected with social movements and stand up against discrimination.

6. Expose the culprit and publish your encounter if necessary.

7. Avoid jungle justice. Allow a fair hearing.

8. Promote equality and shun nepotism (partiality).

9. Be ready to commit your time.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Has any of your rights been violated before? Share how you handled it.

SUMMARY: Know your human rights and exercise them.

CONCLUSION

Christians must not fail to advocate for truth, respect and compassion for humanity man’s equality before God, and love for neighbours (Zech. 7:8-10).

EVALUATION: Mention five (5) things you can do to entrench your human rights.

CLOSING PRAYERS: Father, I receive the boldness and insight to exercise my human rights in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT

List five (5) ways if seeking redress, when your legal rights are violated without being considered rude or getting into further trouble(s). (2*5=10 Marks).

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