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RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 18 June 2023 TOPIC: Vessels For The Master’s Use

OPENING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please make me a vessel for the Master’s use in Jesus’ name.

MEMORY VERSE: “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” – Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV)

 

BIBLE PASSAGE: Jeremiah 18:1-6 (KJV)

1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,

2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.

3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.

4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.

 

 

LESSON INTRODUCTION: God does not necessarily need our strengths or strong points to use us. Oftentimes, He delights in using our weakness, because whenever He does, we do not get to share in His glory. God wants us to be examples to others of what He can do in and with us if only we are willing and obedient to do His will. God is still looking for vessels to use.

TEXT REVIEW: Jeremiah 18:1-6

The teacher should identify five lessons from the parable/analogy of Porter’s house according to the passage:

i. ……………………
ii. …………………..
iii. ……………………
iv. ……………………
v. ……………………

LESSON OUTLINES

1. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF VESSELS GOD USED
2. GOD’S REQUIREMENTS AND REWARDS

 

1. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF VESSELS GOD USED

A. The teacher should establish the fact that God can use any available person because He is no respecter of persons. Acts 10:34-35.

B. The teacher should mention some of the vessels God used in the Bible despite their weaknesses and shortcomings as follows:

i. Moses: A fearful man (Exodus 2:14), of low self-esteem (Exodus 3:11) and a stammerer (Exodus 4:10). He was chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from age-long captivity (Numbers 12:6-8).

ii. Gideon: A man of doubt (Judges 6:11-13; 6:36-40) and low esteem (Judges 6:14-15). He became the vessel chosen to liberate his people from the Midianites (Judges 7:19-25).

iii. David: He was the least in his father’s house (1 Samuel 17:14a; 16:11-12), an adulterer (2 Samuel 11:2-4) and an apparent murderer (2 Samuel 11:14-17). He became a man after God’s heart (1 Samuel 13:14).

iv. Peter: An unlearned fisherman who slept instead of praying (Matthew 26:37-44) and even denied Christ three times (Mark 14:66-72). He was mightily used by God (Matthew 16:16-19, Luke 22:31-32; Acts 2:40-41; 3:6-8).

v. Paul: When he was Saul, persecuted the Church, arrested and aided the killing of many believers (Acts 8:1-3). Jesus converted and made him a chosen vessel, especially to the gentile nations (Acts 9:1-15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1
The teacher should ask each student to mention at least one weakness they have and how they can overcome it.

2. GOD’S REQUIREMENTS AND REWARDS

A. The teacher should explain to the students that God is looking for vessels and His requirements include:

i. Faithfulness. Luke 19:17; 1Corinthians 4:2; Jeremiah 5:1.

ii. Availability. Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 6:8.

iii. Teachability. John 14:23; Matthew 10:24.

iv. Obedience to His word. 2 Timothy 2:21; Proverbs 13:13.

v. Being strong in Christ. John 14:13; 15:16.

vi. Purging of self. 2Timothy 2:21.

vii. Laying aside weights. Hebrews 12:1.

viii. Death to self. John 12:24-26.

B. A WORD OF CAUTION
God can discern every thought and motive behind every action. Hebrews 4:13; Psalm 33:13-15.

C. REWARDS FOR VESSELS GOD USES
God will reward everything we do in His name, whether in secret or in the open. (Revelation 22:12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Students should identify how God rewards faithful vessels on earth.

SUMMARY
God has requirements and rewards for His chosen vessels.

CONCLUSION
You are the next vessel to be used by God. Stop resisting Him.

CLOSING PRAYER
Almighty Father, please use me for your glory.

ASSIGNMENT
Identify five (5) areas where you think you are too weak to work for God and ask Him to strengthen you in those areas (No Mark).

NOTE:

 

RCCG Sunday School HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   O how I love Thee well,
   I am happy, it makes me glad
   To rejoice at Thy birth.
2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Thy friendship suits me well,
   Both young and old will sing Thy song,
   We long for Sunday School.
3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Christ was Thy first teacher,
   The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
   Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   This testimony is sure,
   That God, the Father Almighty,
   Poured His blessing on Thee.
5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Though the sun be so bright,
   Or if the clouds black with rain,
   I’ll be in Sunday School.
6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   I rejoice to see Thee,
   Will thou pass over me today?
   Without my being blest?

 

 

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SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

 

 

 

MEMORY VERSE: “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” 2Corinthians 4:7.

OPENING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please be glorified in the vessels of Your children in all nations in the name of Jesus.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 2:20-21
[20]But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
[21]If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

INTRODUCTION: God can make something out of nothing and will never create anything without a purpose. He chose a small portion of the dust to form man and His breath in the nostril of man made the difference, making man a living soul (Gen.2:7). God has a purpose for all souls He created including all the resources He puts into our hands more so because no one can have anything except it is given from above. God expects the resources given to us to flow through us to benefit others and this forms the differences between a container and a vessel.

TEXT REVIEW: 2 Timothy 2:20-21.
A. The teacher should identify any six kinds of vessels in this passage.
i. ————————————————
ii. ———————————————–
iii. ———————————————- iv.———————————————–
v. ———————————————- vi.———————————————–

B. The teacher should state four ways to possess one’s vessel as a believer.
a. ———————————————
b. ———————————————
c. ———————————————
d. ———————————————

LESSON OUTLINE 1. TREASURES IN DUST

The teacher should identify and explain the treasures in the dust as follows:
i. Dust had no serious relevance to man until God touched, made and breathed into it, the breath of life. Gen.2:7.

ii. He deposited part of Himself – His Spirit – into the dust and deposited a treasure in it. Job 32:8.

iii. That small portion of dust began to move on the larger portion with authority from God. Gen.1:28.

iv. Just as the master in the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 gave talents to his servants and none was empty, so does every believer have resources deposited inside of us and no one is empty. 2Cor.4:7.

v. Our Master, Jesus Christ, has deposited great treasures into us. Eph.4:7-8.

vi. He expects us to use the resources and make profits so that He will bless us when He comes back. 1Cor.12:7; Rev.22:12.
vii. What you do with the resources is a matter of choice; you could be a container or a vessel.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The teacher should ask each student to identify what talents or gifts or abilities they have and how they use the gift for God’s glory.

 

LESSON OUTLINE 2. CONTAINERS OR VESSELS

A. Differences between a container and a vessel.
i. A container receives and retains whereas a vessel transports (transmits). Abraham received Isaac and was willing to release him. Gen.22:15-18

ii. A container is a reservoir but a vessel is a channel. Luke 12:16-21; Gen.12:1-3

iii. A container is basically static like pond but a vessel is dynamic. Acts 8:5-6, 26-40

iv. A container gives only when compelled but a vessel is always giving. Eccl.11:2-6

v. A container is limited in reception but a vessel is unlimited because it is constantly flowing. Jn.20:21-22; Prov.11:24.

vi. A container abides alone whereas a vessel touches many others. Jn.12:24; Acts 10:38.

B. TRANSFORMATION OF A CONTAINER TO A VESSEL

-The teacher should explain how a container can be transformed into a vessel physically and spiritually.
i. Physically: If you attach wheel(s) to a container, and pull, it becomes a vessel.

ii. Spiritually: If the Holy Spirit comes into a container the Spirit will transform the person to a vessel.

iii. Example of a container-transformed vessel was Elisha who, forsook his farm and ambition and followed Elijah. 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-22.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The teacher should lead the students to pray that they will be vessels to honour and not containers.

SUMMARY: Be a vessel to honour and not a container.

CONCLUSION: Beware; a vessel could equally become a container. Let the one who thinks he stands take heed lest he falls (1Cor.10:12).

QUESTIONS:

*Give some examples of situations when God brought out something from nothing.
* What are the differences between a container and a vessel?

EVALUATION

i. What is an earthen vessel?
ii. Differentiate between a container and a vessel.

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please convert many containers to vessels of honour for Your glory.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) biblical characters, with scriptural reference each, who remained vessels in God’s hand. (2×5=10 Marks).\

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Child Abuse. RCCG Sunday School Teachers

 

 

Memory Verse: “But whoso shall offend one of those little ones which belief in me, it were better for him that a millstone was hanged about his neck and that he was drowned in the depth of the sea”– Matt. 18:6.

 

Bible Passage: Mark 10:13-16.

 

 

Memory Verse: “But whoso shall offend one of those little ones which belief in me, it was better for him that a millstone was hanged about his neck and that he was drowned in the depth of the sea”– Matt. 18:6.

 

Bible Passage: Mark 10:13-16.

 

LESSON INTRODUCTION 

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a child is a “young person, especially between infancy and youth”. Child abuse is any maltreatment of a child which causes him/her harm. Such action can also take the form of child neglect or failure to protect a child from danger, especially by a parent or other caregivers. The Bible tells us that whosoever harms a child is asking for God’s anger (Mark 9:42). 

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

a. Explain why the sentence “I am sorry” is not enough. 

b. Explain the correct way to apologize. 

c. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment. 

d. Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson, and give assignments to the students. 

 

TEXT REVIEW: Mark 10: 13-16. 

Identify five treatment from the passage which the Lord Jesus gives to the children and expect believers to emulate:

i…………………………………………

ii…………………………………………

iii……………………………………………

iv…………………………………………….

v………………………………………………

 

Teaching Method: Discussion Teaching Method. 

Time Management: The teacher should spend 60% of the teaching time on Lesson Outline 1 and 40% on Lesson Outline 2. 

 

LESSON OUTLINES

1. FORMS OF CHILD ABUSE
2. SIGNS AND PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE.

 

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: FORMS OF CHILD ABUSE

The teacher should group child abuse into three broad categories as follows: 

i. Physical abuse. 

ii. Sexual abuse.

iii. Emotional abuse. 

The teacher should allow each element of child abuse under each category to students to discuss. The forms and elements of child abuse are stated below: 

 

Physical Abuse

i. Excessive beating of a child

ii. Throwing objects at a child, poising, child labor (trafficking, hawking).

iii. Neglecting to give the child basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, shelter, education, health care, etc.

iv. Use of drugs, alcohol or any substance that will cause the child distress 

 

The teacher should use 1 Kings 3:19; 25-26; Mark 9:42.

 

Sexual Abuse: The teacher should identify the following elements of sexual abuse and call students to discuss their impacts on the affected child. 

i. Fondling a child’s sexual organ.

ii. Pornography

iii. Rape.

iv. Defilement of the child.

 

The teacher should use 2 Sam. 13:10-15 to buttress the points.

 

 

iii. Emotional/Psychological abuse

a. Teasing and bullying.

b. threat.

c. verbal abuse/ cursing.

d. Belittling.

e. Blaming and finding faults.

 

The teacher should use 1 Samuel 17:26-28; Col. 3:21 to buttress points. 

 

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: SIGNS AND PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE

These are some of the signs that a child is being abused: aggressive behavior, low self-esteem, sleeping difficulties, unexplained bruises, burns or swellings, lack of concentration, and criminal inclination. Child abuse may eventually lead to deformation or death. 

 

Prevention of Child Abuse may take the following forms: 

1. Early education, identification, and intervention. 
2. Break the silence, and report any abuse.
3. Train a child in a godly way. (Prov. 22:6).
4. It is not every wrong that should be met with capital punishment. 

 

SUMMARY: No child abuse of any form is allowed. 

CONCLUSION: Child abuse is a menace that must be dealt with holistically in the fear of God. 

EVALUATION: Identify the forms and solutions to child abuse. 

CLOSING PRAYER: God, please save our children from child abuse. 

 

ASSIGNMENT 
Give five (5) reasons people abuse children. (2×5=10 Marks). 

 

 

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Opening Prayer: Almighty father, we pull down every force behind marriage break-ups in the name of Jesus.

Previous Knowledge: The Assistant Teacher should review the previous week’s lesson.

 

Memory Verse: “And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and loet none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth”. -Malachi 2:15. 

 

Bible Passage: Malachi 2:13-16. 

 

LESSON INTRODUCTION 

Anyone considering divorce must have experienced months or years of struggle with their spouse. They are familiar with emotional divorce. They are familiar with emotional distance, insecurity, fear, depression, anger and perhaps betrayal. Life has become so difficult that divorce seems like the only path toward peace and happiness. Our High Priest emphatises with believers in such state (Heb. 4:15). However,  God clearly explains His reasons for esteeming marriage so highly He says it was He who “made them one” (Mal. 2:15). Marriage was God’s idea and any deviation from His design is detestable to Him. Marriage is not just a contract, it is a covenant. This is why God hates divorce and the consequences can be grievous. 

LESSON AIM: To study God’s attitude to Divorce. 

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: 

Through this lesson, students should be able to: 

a. Understand that God hates divorce. 

b. Discover the grave consequences of divorce. 

 

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

a. Explain why the sentence “I am sorry” is not enough. 

b. Explain the correct way to apologise. 

c. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment. 

d. Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments to the students. 

 

TEXT REVIEW : Malachi 2:13-16. 

The teachers should identity five things that God raised in this passage, especially with regard to marital faithfulness. 

a……………………………………………………

b……………………………………………………

c………………………………………………………….

d…………………………………………………………

e…………………………………………………………

 

TEACHING METHOD: The teacher should combine lecture and discussion teaching methods. 

Time Management: Teachers should apply two-lesson outlines of teaching time. 

 

LESSON OUTLINES 

1. GOD HATES DIVORCE
2. DIVORCE HAS GRAVE CONSEQUENCES 

 

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: GOD HATES DIVORCE

Marriage is a picture of the covenant God has with His people (1 Cor. 6:17). and He wants us to understand how serious it is. When a Husband or wife chooses to violate the covenant of marriage, it mars and makes a mockery of the God-created concept of covenant relationship (2 Cor. 11:2; Rev. 19:7-9). God never intended divorce to be a part of human experience and it grieves Him when we harden our hearts and break a covenant that He created. (Matt. 19:4-8). 

 

Mal. 2:15 give us another reason God hates divorce. He says He is “seeking Godly offspring”. God design for the family was that one man and one woman commit themselves to each other for life and rear children that will understand the concept of covenant as well. Children reared in a healthy two-parent home have a far greater likelihood of establishing successful marriages themselves. 

 

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: DIVORCE HAVE GREAT CONSEQUENCES 

A. the teacher should point out that: 

i. There is a direct connection between the way a man treats his wife and the effectiveness of his prayers. 

ii. God does not listen to the please for blessing from those who have broken the covenant of marriage. (Phil. 3:7). 

There is a direct correlation between the way a man treat his wife and the effectiveness of his prayers. God does not listen to the pleas for blessing from those who have broken the covenant of marriage. (1 Peter 3:7). Divorce is also associated with many negative outcomes. Here are some:

The teacher should explain the severe consequences of divorce as indicated below:

 

1. Divorce is a death of a union, and therefore , the death of a dream, a promise and a family unit. Everyone involved-even a perpetrator- will feel grief and loss during a divorce. If there are children involved, they will experience severe grief over the loss of being with both parents together and living under the same roof.
2. Divorce marks a pivotal moment in a person’s life, especially for children . life as they know it changes forever and they become become different versions of themselves , adapting to new routines and new versions of their parents (who have also changed).
3. Children of divorced parents are more likely to experience poverty . educational failure,early and risky sexual activities, non-marital childbirth , early marriage , cohabitation , marital discord and divorce. 
4. Following a divorce, parents and children, often experience emotional and psychological problems , that can last for years, even for the rest of their lives. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem , fear of abandonment , distrust, insecurity, lack of intimacy, confusion over security and /or gender , guilt, fruitlessness , loneliness , bitterness and rebellion manifest themselves in children who have lived through divorce of their parents. 
5. Divorce matters can lead to a poor sense of judgement especially on marital issues, increase in crime, drug/ alcohol addiction and even suicide attempt. 
6. The productivity of divorcees/divorced men may reduce at work and in their services to God. 
7. There is a chance of another divorce . Research shows that about 60 percent of divorcees/divorced men who remarry will divorce again. Realistically, most people carry the unresolved issues from their last failed marriage to the next marriage. 

Class Activity 2: According to Mal.2:13-14 , what happens to the offerings made to God by men who deal treacherously with their wives? 

SUMMARY: God hates divorce because it carries grave consequences. 

CONCLUSION : If God hates divorce, believers should do everything possible, including consulting with the Author of marriage-God to make the marriage work. 

EVALUATION: Why does God hates Divorce?

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty God, please help spouses to remain faithful to the covenant of marriage forever and pass this godly character to their children until you come in Jesus name. 

ASSIGNMENT: Give five(5) flimsy excuses couples make for divorce (2X5=10 Marks).

 

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Opening Prayer: Father, we pray that spouses will continue to love and cherish themselves at all time in Jesus name.

Previous Knowledge: The teacher should allow students to review the previous week’s lesson. 

Memory Verse: “Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love”- Prov. 5:19.

 

BIBLE PASSAGE: PROVERBS 5: 15-20. 

 

LESSON INTRODUCTION 

To be ravished is to have a feeling of delight, being filled with wonder and enchantment. So, to ravish your spouse is to give him or her an atmosphere full of passion and fascination. The husband , as well as hs wife , has crucial roles to play to enjoy a romantic and successful marriage. 

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

Text Review: Prov. 5:15-20.

The teacher should identify five pieces of advise given to the spouse in this text. 

 

a…………………………………………………………….

b……………………………………………………………..

c……………………………………………………………

d………………………………………………………………

e……………………………………………………………….

 

Teaching Method 

The teacher should use lecture teaching method for the lesson outlines and use discussion method to treat the class activities. 

TIME MANAGEMENT 

The teacher should spend 60% of the teaching time on lesson one and the remaining 40% on lesson two. 

LESSON OUTLINES 

1. ROLES OF THE HUSBAND AND HIS WIFE 
2. BENEFITS OF RAVISHING YOUR SPOUSE. 

LESSON OUTLINE 1: ROLES OF THE HUSBAND AND HIS WIFE

A. The teacher should explain the roles of a good husband in marriage as indicated below:

1. A husband who loves his wife should celebrate her always (Prov. 31:28b) be her best friend , appreciate her and share in her feelings (Genesis 26:8).
2. A good husband should be protective and shield his wife from being disrespected by others (Eph. 5:29).
3. He also respects her opinions , wishes , beliefs and communicates without using abusive words (Col. 3:19; 4-5). 
4. He does not force her to give up on her dreams to follow his, rather , they talk things through to see what works for both of them (Romans 12:10).
5. the husband should focus on the strength of his wife and talk less about her weaknesses (discuss the grey area and pray together for a change)-1 Peter 3:7; 4:8).
6.  Do not lose the romance (SOS 1:2; Prov. 5:19). To be romantic, a husband should keep in mind important dates (wedding anniversary, birthdays etc) Romans 12:15. 
7. As a good husband, be humorous and know how to cheer up your wife especially when she feels low (Prov. 15:13;17:22).

On the hand, married women should note that :

1. To ravish your husband is a divine assignment given to you by God- to be your husband’s helper (Genesis 2:18; Prov.12:4).
2. They should be a woman of virtue (Prov. 12:4; 14:1).
3.  To ravish your husband, you must be submissive to him (Eph. 5:22; 1 Peter 3:1-2).
4. As a wife you should be spiritually , emotionally, intellectually, the recreationally knitted with your husband (Prov. 12:25).
5. They must be caring and manage the home well (Prov. 31:15).
6. Meeting your husband’s sexual needs is vital. Do not use sex as a weapon of denial. (SOS 1:13; 1 Cor. 7:4-5).
7. The husband must be celebrated and honoured as a king in fact, he is your king. 

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

(This is a discussion). At what point do spouses deviate from their responsibilities ? Why ?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: BENEFITS OF RAVISHING YOUR SPOUSE 

When a husband and his wife are knitted, there will be: 

a. Intimacy and mutual trust (Mark 10:8).

b. Their love will be unquenchable (SOS 8:7).

c. There will be joy, peace and progress in the home (Psalms 128;1-6).

d. They will be in good health (Prov. 14:30).

e. God will be present in such a loving home and their prayers will receive quick answers. (Matt. 18:19;1 Peter 3:7).

 

CLASS ACTIVITY 2 

(Discussion). Considering the definition of “ravish” indicated in the “Lesson Introduction”, what are the negative effects of not ravishing one’s spouse as indicated in the five benefits stated above. 

 

SUMMARY: Love your spouse intimately.

CONCLUSION

Sweeten your relationship with your spouse and the bliss will be long lasting. 

EVALUATION

1. What are the roles of husband and wife in ravishing? 
2. What are the attendant blessings?

CLOSING PRAYER 

Almighty Father, please help spouses to love each other intimately in the name of Jesus.

ASSIGNMENT 

List five (5) things each, that a husband and his wife can do to make ravishing one another difficult (2×5=10 Marks). 

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Managing Difficult People. RCCG Sunday School Teachers.

 

 

 

 

Memory Verse: “Its an honour for a man to cease from strife; but every fool will be meddling”– Prov. 20:3.

Bible Passage: Genesis 13:7-11. 

 

Lesson Introduction

A difficult person may be one who is snubbish , argumentative, quarrelsome, selfish, insensitive or rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons’ and stir up trouble. By difficult persons, we mean people with certain personality traits or emotional characteristics that makes it difficult for you to relate with them. Difficult people can take many forms , however, it is expedient to learn how to manage them.

 

LESSON AIM : To study how to manage difficult people.

Teaching Objectives

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

a. Understand how to identify difficult people.

b. Discuss how to manage difficult people.

 

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

 

TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 13:7-11.

Genesis 13:7: The Bible records that “there was strife between the herdsmen of Abraham cattle and herdsmen of Lot’s cattle.

-The teacher should identify five things Abraham did to curtail the strife from Genesis 13:8-12.

i………………………………………

ii……………………………………………

iii…………………………………………..

iv…………………………………

v…………………………………………..

 

Teaching Method : Discussion Method. 

Time Management : 60% of the teaching time can be allocated to outline one while the remaining 40% should be allocated to outline two. 

LESSON OUTLINES

1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE 

 

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

1. The Downers: Those who always have something bad to say; they complain, criticise and judge (2 Samuel 6:20-21).
2. The Better Tanks: Also known as “Know it all”. They are arrogant and usually think their opinion is superior on every issue. When they are wrong, they get defensive (1 Sam. 2:3). 
3. The Passives: Also known as “Push-overs”. They do not contribute much to conversations or people around them as others do the hard work. 
4. The Snipers: These are quick attackers . During interactions, they use rude comments , biting mockery or insults that cut people down (Nehemiah 3:17;4:3).
5. The Blame Gamers: Those who shift blames or give excuses for their wrongdoings rather than trying to resolve a problem (Genesis 3:9-12). 
6. The Yes People: They agree to every commitment , yet rarely deliver. You cannot trust them to follow through (Matt. 21:28-30).
7. The No People: They are quick to point out why something will not work. They are inflexible (2 Kings 7:1-2). 
8. The Dictators: They bully and intimidate and they are constantly demanding and brutally critical (2 Chro. 32:9-15). 
9. The Grenade person” This person after a brief period of calm , explodes into unfocused, ranting and raving about things that have nothing to do with the present circumstances (Matt. 2:16). 
10. The perfectionist: Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. 

 

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE

A. The teacher should point out that beleivers’ response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus.

B. The teacher should explain how to manage difficult people as indicated below:

 

1. Be calm. Avoid loosing your temper or flaring up at difficult people (Prov. 14:29).
2. Understand  the persons’ intentions. Try to identify the person’s trigger. Find out what makes them act difficult. (1 Thess. 5:21). 
3. Do a background check. Find out how others have been relating with the person. (Eccl. 1:13). 
4. Let the person know your intention. Sometimes people are resistant because they think you are being difficult with them (Col. 4:8).
5. Build a rapport. Try to establish a closer relationship with the person and learn about their families, hobbies, important dates etc. (Prov. 18:24). 
6. Go to a higher authority for resolution. Sometimes , the way to get along with the person may be through the top-down approach (Matt. 18:15-17).
7. Apply godly wisdom . Sometimes , wisdom demands that you learn how to avoid conflict with a difficult person or know when to walk away.

C. The teacher should caution students against becoming the difficult person themselves (Prov. 22:3). 

 

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How do you ensure that you do not become a difficult person while attempting to manage difficult persons?

SUMMARY: A wise man foresees evil and avoid being involved in it. (Prov. 22:3). To have adequate knowledge about a thing is not sufficient but to apply the knowledge appropriately. 

CONCLUSION: Dealing with difficult people is an exercise in patience, love, and grace.

EVALUATION: Mention seven ways to manage difficult people.

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty Father, help jme to manage difficult people in Jesus name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) practical ways you have employed in handling difficult people (No Mark). 

 

Mental Health. RCCG Sunday School Teachers.

 

 

Memory Verse: From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundress in it, but wounds, and purifying sores; they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment“- Is. 1:6.

 

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-4. 

 

INTRODUCTION

The Bible does not explicitly speak on the topic of mental health. However, it does have a lot to say about the heart, mind, and the condition of the soul. Health is defined by the World Health Organisation as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being. It is not just the absence of disease or infirmity. Mental Health, as it affects the whole being. (Prov. 4:23). This lesson addresses mental issues and possible solutions. 

 

OUTLINES

1. MENTAL HEALTH DEFINED
2. CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS 

 

MENTAL HEALTH DEFINED

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines Mental Health as a state of well-being in which every individual can carry out four roles: 

a. Realise his/her potential. 

b. Cope with the normal stress of life. 

c. Work productively.

d. Participate meaningfully in the community. 

Mental Health includes our emotional, physiological, and social well-being. 

 

Mental ill-health, in contrast, is a psychological disorder affecting one’s mood, thinking and behavior. The term mental illness covers a broad range of disorders from mild depression to schizophrenia- a condition that impairs a person’s ability to think, feel process and respond to life situations in an appropriate way. Mental illness can distort our view of God and others and as well contribute to sinful behavior. 

 

There are some cases of emotional issues in the Bible such as depression (1 Kings 19:1-4; John 4:3), loneliness (1 Kings 19:1)), hopelessness (1 Kings 17:9-12), suicide (Matt. 27:5), rejection (1 Sam. 18:7-8), insanity (Mark 5:1-5) etc.

 

CAUSES ND SOLUTIONS 

The teacher should identify the under-listed items as some of the factors that can lead to mental ill-health and comment briefly on them:

 i. Childhood abuse (Prov. 17:22b).

ii.  Trauma/neglect (2 Sam. 13:19).

iii. Loneliness (1 Kings 18:10).

 iv. Discrimination/oppression (James 2:6).

v.  Poverty (Proverbs 10:15).

vi. Loss of a loved one (2 Sam. 18:33).

vii. Debt (Prov. 22:7).

vii. Low self-esteem (Numbers 13:33).

viii. Heavy workload/severe stress (1 Sam. 30:4,6).

ix. Family difficulties/challenges (Gen. 34:30).

x. Spiritual forces (1 Sam. 16:14; Mark 3:1-5).

 

B. SOLUTIONS TO MENTAL ILLNESS

People should understand that failure and challenges are part of humanity and should therefore prepare for them (Ps. 24:16; Romans 8:28, James 1:2-4). 

1. Failure and challenges are part of human life (Prov. 24:16; Romans 8:28; James 1:2-4).
2. Investing in good social networks and godly relationships is important (2 Sam. 9:1).
3. Loneliness and isolation are risk factors for depression and suicidal behavior should be avoided (Prov. 17:22).
4. Good sleep helps the brain restore itself (Prov. 3:24; Jer. 31:26; Luke 8:23a). 
5. Regular exercise expunges toxic chemicals from the body (1 Timothy 4:8). 
6. Drug abuse (self-medication) is not an option for good health.
7. Healthy thoughts are necessary always (Prov. 4:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The teacher should ask students to mention briefly how believers can live a peaceful, fulfilled and healthy life (Genesis 25:8; Jer. 29:11).

 

SUMMARY: God’s desire for all His children is to be healthy, boy, soul and spirit.

CONCLUSION: Good mental health is neccesary for good daily living. Therefore, take care of your health (body, soul and spirit). 

EVALUATION: What are the causes and solutions to mental ill-health?

 

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please heal your children who are battling with mental ill health in the name of Jesus.

 

 

ASSIGNMENT 

Identify five (5) Bible characters (in line with lesson outline 1) who had emotional issues and indicate the outcome of their issues whether POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE (2×5=10 Marks). 

 

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LESSON AIM

To study how to be financially intelligent. 

TEACHING OBJECTIVES 

Through this lesson, students should be able to: 

a. Understand the term “personal finance”.

b. Discover how to be financially intelligent.

 

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

 

Memory Verse: Both riches and honour comes of thee, and thou reignest over all, and in thine hand is power and might, and in thine hand is power and might, and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all”– 1 Chro. 29:12. 

Bible Passage: Luke 12: 15-21. 

 

Lesson Introduction

Wealth is the abundance of valuable possessions or money. When we have wealth, we have more than we need to sustain a normal life. The Bible contains several examples of people blessed by God with great wealth; Abram (Gen. 13:2); Jacob (Gen. 30:43). Solomon (1 Kings 10:23), Joanna (Luke 8:3) and Joseph of Arimathea (Matt. 27:57) among others. We shall consider what the Bible says about wealth and what should be believer’ disposition towards it. 

Lesson Aim

To study the biblical perspectives and believers disposition towards wealth. 

Teaching Objectives

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

a. Understand the perspectives of Bible on wealth. 

b. Discover how to handle wealth in godly manner. 

Text Review: Luke 12:15-21.

A. The teacher should find out five phrases or clauses or sentences containing “I” or “My” in the passage: 

For instance:

i. v17b: What shall “i” do ?

ii. ………………………………………………………………

iii…………………………………………………………………..

iv………………………………………………………………….

v………………………………………………………………

B. What are the consequences of attributing wealth to one’s efforts according to v20………………………………………………………….

Teaching Method: Lecture/Discussion method. 

Time Management: The teacher should apply two-lesson outlines of teaching time. 

 

LESSON OUTLINES 

1. BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVES
2. BELIEVERS DISPOSITION 

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVES 

A. Students should mention some examples of wealthy people in the Bible in addition to those indicated in the lesson introduction.

B. The teacher should direct the attention of the students to the positions of the Bible on wealth as indicated below:

i.  1 Chron. 29:12 God owns wealth and honour.

ii. ii. Deut. 28:1-5 God blesses his children with wealth and honour, 

iii. Ps. 112:1-3 The house of men and women that fear the Lord shall be filled with wealth and honour.

iv. Money is evil after all, because : 

a Eccl. 10:19 money answers all things

b. Eccl. 7:12 says money is a defence.

Eccl. 5:19 To enjoy one’s wealth is a gift from God. 

 

C. Arising from the above points, the teacher should ask the students to state whether wealth and riches are good for believers or not.

D. The teacher should allow students to mention things that are not good about wealth. For instance: 

i. Love of money is not good because it is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10).

ii. Trusting riches is not good. Rather the God of all riches should be trusted.

iii. Getting wealth through the wrong means is not good because such wealth will diminish. (Prov. 13:11). 

iv. Holding wealth so dearly as if it is God, is not good because one would still die some day and leave the wealth behind (Ps. 49:10).

v. Pursuing wealth to the extreme at the expense of other core values of life is not good because wealth is also vanity and those who pursue it can never be satisfied. (Eccl. 5:10a). 

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: How should believers see or handle wealth

 

 

LESSON OUTLINES TWO: BELIEVERS’ DISPOSITION

A. 

i. Believers should not see all wealthy people as sinners or all poor people as righteous (Luke 16:20-23; Psalms 73: 3-12). 

ii. Poor people could be saints or sinners.

iii. Wealthy people too could be saints or sinners.

B. The following guidelines could help believers to develop the right attitude to wealth:

i. It is not a sin for a believer to be wealthy and enjoy riches. (1 Chro. 29:12). 

ii. Wealth should be seen as God’s benevolence investment entrusted to believers.

iii. Wealth should be seen as a veritable tool to advance kingdom projects on earth. For instance: 

a. Wealthy believers could promote charities and scholarship programmes , care for orphans, widows etc.

b. Wealthy believers could use their resources to minister to the needs of God’s servants (Luke 8:3; Romans 16:3).

c. Wealthy believers should be faithful to God with their riches by supporting God’s work. (Matt. 6:19-20).

 

CLASS ACTIVITIES 2: What are the wrong ways or attitudes in handling wealth ?

SUMMARY: God does not prohibit His children from getting wealth through righteous means. 

CONCLUSION

In a bid to be wealthy , believers should always note that their first care should be for God’s kingdom and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33). 

EVALUATION: i. What does the Bible say about wealth ? 

ii. How should believers handle wealth ?

 

CLOSING PRAYER

Almighty Father, please give us only adequate wealth that will glorify Your Holy name. 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Mention the five (5) things believers must not do in their quest to be wealthy (2×5=10 Marks). 

 

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Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss other godly ways to be free from poverty”. 

SUMMARY: To be free from poverty is to identify the particular root cause(s) and deal with the cause(s) in a godly way. 

 

Opening Prayer: Father, teach me to understand the power of choice so that I will not learn the hard way. 

Previous Knowledge: The teacher should review the previous week’s lesson. 

Memory Verse: “Let us choose to us judgement : let us know among ourselves what is good”-Job 34:4

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 13:8-13. 

 

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Simply put, choice is the act of picking between two or more possibilities. The power of choice is the strong will to make a decision in the midst of several options. While it is generally opined that man is a choice being, Scriptures clearly establish that God has given man the power to choose. (Joshua 24:15), However, we live with the consequences of the choices we make whether good or bad. The onus lies on us to make the right choices which in turn determine the course of our lives.

LESSON AIM: To study the power of choice. 

TEACHING OBJECTIVES

Through the study, students should be able to:

a. Give a simple definition of Choice.

b. Explain what the power of choice means. 

c. Enumerate the common choices and their consequences. 

d. Mention the factors that can influence choices. 

 

TEACHING PLAN 

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

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 13:8-13.

The Scripture recorded Abram’s choice (decision) not to allow strife over land to destroy the cordial relationship he had with his nephew-Lot . He approached Lot in an attempt to find a possible solution to end the strife that was gradually gaining momentum between them and their herdsmen. 

 

Abraham said unto Lot:

i…………………………………v8a

ii………………………………..v8b

iii…………………………………………….v9a.

iv……………………………………………v9b.

v………………………………………………….v9c.

vi………………………………………………….v9d.

B. Lot lifted up his eyes and beheld

i. That it was well…………………………………………v10a.

ii. Even as the garden………………………………………..v10b.

Then……………………………………………………..v11a.

D. i. Abram……………………………………………….v12a.

ii……………………………………………………………….v12b.

E. But the men of Sodom……………………………….v13. 

 

Teaching Method: The Lecture Method. 

Time Management: The Teacher should apply two-lesson outlines of teaching time. 

LESSON OUTLINES

1. COMMON CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
2. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCES CHOICES

 

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: COMMON CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES

A. There are several choices we make in life with their attendant consequences. For instance, the choices we make about food and exercises influences our physical health. (Prov. 25:16). For instance: 

 i. The choices we make about our academic pursuits often affect our careers and obligations. The choices we make in reaction to life’s adversities affect our psychological well being (Prov. 24:10).

1. The choice of where to live/settle may determine the peace or discomfort blessings or troubles we will have (Gen. 13:8-11, 19:13; 26:1-2, 12-13).
2. The choice of who we marry will determine the bliss we enjoy or the blows we endure (Prov. 18:22; 31:28; Prov. 21:19; 1 Kings 11:4).
3. The choice of the friends we keep will determine how far we go and the quality of life we live (Prov. 13:20; 18:24;2 Sam. 13:5;10-14,28-29). 
4. The choice we make to be different will determine whether or not we will stand out from the crowd (Dan. 1:8,19, Hebrews 11: 24-26).
5. The choice we make whether to serve God or not will determine the eternal reward we will get (Joshua 24:15; Revelation 22:11-12).

 

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What can be done to forestall the consequences of a wrong choice that is already made?

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE CHOICES

A. Many factors influence the choices we make in life.

A. Right Knowledge: We need to crave for the right knowledge in order to be well informed (Prov. 18:15). 

ii. Self-Control: It will help guide our choices and prevent us from making irrational decisions. (James 1:19; 1 Sam. 25:10). 

iii. Planning and Vision: We must make good plans and be guided by a good vision before we make a choice. (Ruth 3:1-4; Prov. 16:3,9). 

iv. Prayer: More importantly , prayer will enable us to key into the mind of God. (1Sam. 30:7-8; Ps. 37:5,23). 

 

Conversely, pride, hypocrisy, doubt, and negative thoughts among others will hinder us from making the right choices (Prov. 11:2; Ps. 10:4; Is. 32:6; James 1:8). We must strive to always have the correct mind frame all the time (Prov. 4:23). 

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss other factors that influence people’s choices. 

SUMMARY: Our choices in life are influenced by many factors , but they are not without attendant outcomes.

CONCLUSION

If we have made a wrong choice in the past, it is time to forgive ourselves and move on with life as we make necessary corrections to avoid any repetition of such.

 

EVALUATION: Mention the common choices and their attendant consequences. 

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please help me to make godly choices in Jesus name. 

Questions 

1. Give three (3) examples of life’s choices and their consequences.

2. Mention some factors that can hinder us from making the right choices. 

 

Assignment 

Mention five (5) ways your choices have affected you either positively or negatively (2*5=10Marks). 

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Memory Verse: “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace”– James 3:18.

Bible Passage: Gal. 5:16-18.

 

Lesson Introduction 

The life of the Christian is a constant battle between our sinful nature and our new nature in Christ. (Gal. 5:17). Unfortunately, just because we have accepted Christ does not mean we are automatically immune to sinful temptations (Romans 7:14-25). Sometimes, it may feel like we are trapped in the desire to reach for the sinful thing rather than godly thing. This does not always have to be the case. We can overcome the flesh. 

LESSON AIM

To study how to bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES

Through this study, students are expected to: 

a. Understanding how to choose to bear fruits.

Learn how to work out their salvation.

 

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

TEXT REVIEW: Galatians 5:22-23.

A. Apostle Paul admonished the Galatians on how to overcome sin and the law. He instructed them to: 

……………………………………………………v16.

B. The reasons for the instructions are:

i. The flesh lusts……………………………………v17a.

ii. These are……………………………………………….v17b

iii. They cannot,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,v17c.

C. If they be………………………………………….v18.

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT: The Teacher should apply two-less0n outlines of teaching time. 

 

LESSON OUTLINES

1. Choose to bear the fruit
2. Work at it

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: CHOOSE TO BEAR THE FRUIT

A. Now that we are in Christ, we have the power to conquer the sinful desires of the flesh (2 Cor. 5:17; Romans 8:37).

B. The very presence of the Holy Spirit in our hearts means we can now choose godliness over sinfulness (Phil. 1:22). 

 

i. The choice is 100% ours. (Deut 30:19).

ii. We are no longer a slave to our sinful nature (Romans 6:14,18).

iii. We can choose love over hare, patience over hostile frustration, faithfulness over disloyalty, self-control; over lustful desires…etc.

c. This is the beauty of having the Holy Spirit. He gives us the POWER to fight (Phil. 2:13; 4:13).

d.  All we must do to tap into that power is to practice obedience to God’s word and His direction (John 15:4,10,14: Col. 3:16;Ps. 1:2-3).

 

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should discuss the thin line between our emotions and exhibiting the fruit of the spirit. 

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: WORK AT IT

A. Some Christians have asked if it possible to produce all the components of the fruit of the spirit which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. This seems like a lot to work on.

i. First, we should remember that God will not give us a load we cannot bear (Matt. 11:29-30).

ii. The ‘yoke’ of bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit is not just possible , it is mandatory (Luke 1:37; Matt. 5:48). 

B. However, since the enemies of our salvation-the devil and the flesh – will not given up easily on us, we are bound to face the temptation of yeilding to sin occasionally (1 Peter 5:8-10).

C. We must continue to:

i. Work at attaining perfection (Phil. 2:12). 

ii. Surrender totally to the dictates of the Holy Spirit and resist the devil (James 4:7).

iii. Make no provision for the flesh (Romans 13:14).

iv. Work at bearing all the components of the fruit of the Spirit; it is possible (Phil. 4:13).

 

v. Daily take steps to nurture our relationship with Jesus so that we can grow to look more like him in His manner, attitude and actions (Heb. 12:2; Phil. 2:5).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should mention other practical steps a believer can take to produce all the fruit of the Spirit.

 

SUMMARY: Every believer must choose to bear the fruit of the spirit and work at attaining perfection. 

CONCLUSION 

Though we may struggle and fail, we will surely conquer the flesh and bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. We ought to daily strive for, work for, and yearn for the fruit of the Spirit. 

EVALUATION: What should believers do to bear the fruit of the Spirit?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please give me the grace to produce all the components of the fruit of the Spirit.

ASSIGNMENT

Students should mention five (5) reasons why it is important for believers to bear the fruit of the spirit (2×5=10Marks).

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Opening Prayer: Father, please help me in my quest to learn how to live more godly in Jesus name.

Previous Knowledge: The Teacher should review the previous week’s lesson. 

 

Memory Verse: “For the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth”– Eph. 5:9.

Bible Verse: Galatians 5:22-23.

 

Lesson Introduction

One of the reasons Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit is top help us learn how to be more godly (John 16:12-15). The Holy Spirit will convict us of sin (John 16:8). and guide us in choosing well when faced with temptations, thus producing godly characteristics within us (Eph. 3.16; John 16:13). This is what Bible describes as the fruit of the fruit of the Spirit.

 

LESSON AIM: To study the Fruit of the Spirit. 

TEACHING OBJECTIVES

Through the lesson, students should be able to:

a. Identify the fruit of the spirit.

b. Explain why the scriptural use of the metaphor “fruit”. 

c. Realise the outcome of not bearing the fruit of the spirit.

 

TEXT REVIEW: Gal. 5:22-23.

Apostle Paul , while urging the Galatians (and by extension all Christians) to desist from the works of the flesh, which bring them under the bondage of the law, admonishes them to be led by the Spirit. He then drew their attention to the results of being filled with the Holy Spirit saying: 

i. The fruit of the spirit is….v22-23a. 

ii. Paul declares that…………………v23b.

 

TEACHING METHOD : The Lecture Method. 

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

 

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

LESSON OUTLINES

1. WHY “FRUIT?”
2. THE OPPOSITE OF BEARING FRUIT. 

 

LESSON OUTLINE 1: WHY FRUIT

A. The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors because they were easily understood by the highly agricultural culture of the time.

B. The “fruit” of the Spirit” refers to the “results” we should see in our lives after receiving the Holy Spirit and working on our hearts over time. (Romans 8:9, 12:1-2). 

 

C. The Apostle Paul give us the componenets of the “fruit” as …love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self control. Galatians 5:21-22. 

D. The “fruit” metaphor helps to see our faith as a tree with branches that may or may not produce fruit, depending on how well we take care of the tree itself.

i. If we give the tree nourishment (Gods word) – 1 Peter 1:23; 2:2 then it will grow bigger.

If we clear away weeds and insects (sinful tendencies)- Eph. 4: 22-31; Col. 3:8-10, then we keep the trees healthy.

iii. If we consult the “professional Gardener (God)– 1 Chro. 16:11, then we will ensure we are on the right track.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Is it possible for a Spirit-filled Christian not to exhibit some of the constituents of the fruits of the Holy Spirit ? If Yes/NO, explain.

 

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE OPPOSITE OF BEARING FRUIT

A. If you are a Christian, and you are not exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit in your life. 

i. At best, you will experience stagnation no-growth (James 2:14-26).

ii. At worst, the result of “bad fruit” is death (Romans 6:20-23; Proverbs 14:12).

 

B. Note that Galatians 5:22 starts with the word “But”. The Apostle Paul tell us the opposite of these spiritual fruit.

C. Let us take a look at some of the verses just before the fruit list. ” Now the work of the flesh are manifest, which are these ” adultery, fornication, uncleanliness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft,hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, sedition, heresies, envying, murders, drunkenness, rebelling, and such like : of the which I tell you before . as I have told you in the time past, that they which do such things, shall not inherit the kingdom of God”.– Gal. 5:19-21. This is a list of things that someone who does not have the Holy Spirit’s influence would have problem with.

 

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Is a Christian who is still manifesting the works of the flesh really saved?

SUMMARY: The faith of a believer (one filled with the Holy Spirit) is like a tree with branches that if well cared for will produce fruit but if neglected has grave consequence. 

 

CONCLUSION

On one hand, our sinfulness produces rotted, poisoned fruit, which reflects our sinful nature and hurts in the end. On the other hand, the Holy Spirit produces beautiful , nourishing fruit that reflects God’s nature and will ultimately benefit our lives.

 

EVALUATION

What becomes of a Christian that is not exhibiting the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

CLOSING PRAYER

Father, please destroy every sinful habit preventing me from bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Provide five (5) evidences that you have the fruit of the spirit (2×5=10 Marks). 

Action Point
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Memory Verse: ” Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven”- Matt. 5:16.

 

  BIBLE PASSAGE: Leviticus 19:9-10.

 

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The God-man relationship is characterized by His Holiness, justice, love and mercy among others. Our relationships with one another and society have to be patterned according to the character of God. (Matt. 22:36-39). Therefore, it is our responsibility as God’s people to care for those around us (1 John 3:10). The attempt of the church to show love and alleviate the sufferings of the people in her immediate environment/community is termed Christian Social Responsibility. 

Teaching Objectives

Text Review : Leviticus 19:9-10.

From the above-stated passage:

i. How does the Almighty God cater for the poor?…………………………………………

ii. Is there a place for poor people in the Bible……………………………………………

 

TEACHING METHOD

The teacher should combine lecture and Discussion method.

TIME MANAGEMENT 

The teacher should apply two-lesson outlines to teach the lesson. 

 

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

LESSON OUTLINES 

1. MEANING AND BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
2. BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

 

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: MEANING AND BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

i. Christian Social Responsibility (CSR) is a faith based obligation to meet societal needs through the demonstration of love that positively imparts communities and individuals.

 

ii. CSR has its roots in Christianity and the Church is meant to be an example for the world to follow.(Matt. 5:16).

iii. It is an initiative for community relations and to partner with the government in achieving the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

iv. CSR could be in the areas of provision of basic amenities , healthcare delivery facilities , education , media , business support, entertainment , governance , sports etc.

 

v. It involves strategically assessing social challenges and developing appropriate structured programmes to cater for them. 

 

CSR is a core part of the ministry of the church. It is not a 21st Century concept, It has its origin in the bible.

 

i. God instructed the harvesters at farms and those who glean to leave some harvest for the poor. (Lev. 19:9-10).

ii. God orders reapers and gleaners to remember the poor and the strangers in their harvest (Lev. 23:22).

iii. The Lord Jesus demonstrated CST by providing surplus food for about five thousand (5000) men without women and children (Matt. 14:15-21). 

iv. The Apostle (Early Church) used their wealth to take care of those in need (Acts 2: 44-45). 

v. The Church can follow the patterns of the Apostles, the Lord Jesus and the farmers /harvesters to provide for the need of the poor and the strangers. 

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What are the differences between Corporate Social Responsibility and Christian Social Responsibility.

 

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

The benefits of Christian Social Responsibility to the Church and the world are numerous:

 

1. It enables people to actually see and know the meaning of God’s love (1 John 3:16-18). 
2. It meets the need of less privileged in the society.
3. It promotes evangelism and entrenches the Church of God in the hearts and minds of the people we come across (Matt. 5:16). 
4. It embraces responsibilities for sustainable actions and encourages a positive impact on the environment. 
5. It compliments government’s efforts in improving and sustaining the standard of living of people in their immediate community. 
6. It will enable the church to build a good relationship with the community (Gal. 6:10). 
7. It help believers to represent Jesus physically in their communities (Prov. 13:17; 2 Cor. 5:20). 

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What are the disadvantages of not engaging in Christian Social Responsibility on regular basis? 
 SUMMARY: CSR is rooted in the word of God and has great benefits to the world at large. 

CONCLUSION 

Christian Social Responsibility is not to seek commendation from men but to show the love of Christ and be a blessing to our community. 

 

EVALUATION

i. Explain the term Christian Social Responsibility ?

ii. What are its benefits ?

CLOSING PRAYER : Lord , help me to cater for the poor in our society. 

 

ASSIGNMENT 

Clear state five (5) areas your Church can engage in Christian Social Responsibility to meet the needs of people in your immediate community (No mark). 

 

Action Point
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Previous Knowledge: The Teacher should allow the students to review the previous week’s lessons. 

Memory Verse: And I set my face unto the Lord God to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth and ashes”-Daniel 9:3.

Bible Passage: Daniel 10:2-3.

Lesson Introduction

Fasting, in the bible, is total abstinence from pleasure-giving activities for a set time, to devote oneself to seeking God. While there are many ways believers could fast, too often, the focus is on abstinence from food. In this lesson, we shall examine different types of biblical fast, basic cautions and reasons for fasting.

LESSON AIM

To study the concept of Biblical fast.

Teaching Objectives

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

a. Give the meaning of biblical fast.

b. Explain the different types of biblical fasts. 

c. Outline the reasons for biblical fasts. 

d. Mention the cautions to be exercised while fasting. 

 

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

TEXT REVIEW : Daniel 10:2-3. 

Prophet Daniel was a man full of God’s spirit and wisdom. In many ways , he proved his unwavering devotion to God. One of such ways is through fasting. This passage records that: 

i. He mourned for three weeks…………………………….v2.

ii. …………………………………………………….v3a.

iii. ……………………………………………….v3b. 

iv. Neither did he…………………………..v3c.

v. Till………………………………………….v3d.

 

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method. 

Time Management : Standard time for (2) lesson outlines. 

 

LESSON OUTLINES

1. TYPES OF FAST IN THE BIBLE.
   2. REASONS AND BASIC CAUTIONS.

TYPES OF FAST IN THE BIBLE

The teacher should first ask students to mention the types of fast known to them and then highlight the types as follows:

a. Food fast

b. Sex fast.

c. Pleasure fast.

The Teacher should explain each of the types highlighted above as follows:

1. Food fast: This is abstinence from food /drinks. It may take the form of:

a. Regular fast: this is done by abstaining from all foods, both solid and liquid (2 Chro. 20:3). The fast is usually broken daily or periodically (Jer. 36:6).

b. Partial Fast: This is inspired by Prophet Daniel. All meat and animal products are disallowed. The Daniel Fast includes vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds, and water. These guidelines are based on Daniel’s request of “nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink” (Daniel 1:8-14).

c. Absolute or Full Fast: Where no food or water is consumed (Esther 4:16; Acts 27:33). For instance, Moses, Elijah, and the Lord Jesus Christ did a forty days absolute fast (Deuteronomy 9:9; 1 Kings 19:7-8; Luke 4:2). 

2. Sex fast: The Bible also refers to ‘sexual fast’ (Ex. 19:15). A married couple can mutually agree to abstain from sex for a short period to devote themselves to prayers (1 Cor. 7:5). 

3. Pleasure Fast: Another way is to confine or isolate oneself from people and pleasurable things to a place as a means of worship, studying the bible and praying to God for a purpose (Luke 2:36-37;5:16). Time alone with God requires discipline.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Scripturally, speaking is there a general rule to the time of breaking a fast?

 

 

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REASONS AND BASIC CAUTIONS

A. Fasting is far more about focusing on God than abstinence from food and other things that gives pleasure (Zech. 7:5).

 

People fast for various reasons. Some for:

i. Spiritual strength (Is. 40:30-31).

ii. Supernatural revelation, wisdom and understanding (Ezra 8:21, Daniel 9:22).

iii. Supernatural breakthrough (Zech. 8:19).

iv. Repentance from sinful ways (Joel 2:12-13; Daniel 9:3-5).

v. Spiritual hunger and demonstration of love for God’s people and burden for souls (2 Cor. 11:27-28; Matt. 5:6).

 vi. Sharing with the poor and destruction of wicked works among others (Is. 58:6-7).

 

C. Believers should exercise some cautions while fasting.

i. Fasting should be limited to a set time and a clear purpose (1 Cor. 7:5; Esther 4:16). 

ii. It is neither intended to punish the body nor a dieting method (Is. 58:5) but to redirect attention to God.

iii. It is a period to give up self-indulging activities for a deeper fellowship with God (Matt. 4:1-2). 

iv. Anyone can fast , but some may not be able to fast from food (Diabetes for example). However, everyone can temporarily give up something to draw closer to God (Ex. 19:15). 

v. Biblical fast is to be done in a spirit of humility and joyfulness (Matt. 6:16-18). 

vi. It should not be to manipulate or do evil (Is. 58:4a; Acts 23:21).

vii. In breaking ‘absolute and long fast’, warm liquids, (not carbonated drinks) are advised and should be taken in bits.

 

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Does the inability to spend quality time in prayer nullify fast?

SUMMARY: There are a number of ways and reasons believers can fast and there are cautions to exercise to do it biblically. 

CONCLUSION: Ask God for wisdom (James 1:5) as regards how and for how long and what purpose he wants you to fast.

EVALUATION: What cautions must believers exercise while fasting. 

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, as I fast correctly, let me achieve the desired result in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) benefits that can be derived from fasting (2×5=10 Marks).

 

 

Action Point
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Opening Prayer: Father, help me to understand the importance of consistent prayer life in Jesus name. 

Memory Verse: “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought to always pray and not to faint”-Luke 18:1

 

Bible Passage: Luke 22: 39-46. 

 

Lesson Introduction

Plugged-in knees simply refers to a life of constant prayers. A consistent and persistent prayer life was a regular practice and more of a lifestyle by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This exercise was passed upon us more frequently by our Saviour, thus He encouraged His disciples to be fervent , consistent , and persevere in the place of prayer (Luke 18:1). He even propounded the parable of an unjust judge, who was overcome by an unrelenting widow, to do her justice contrary to his inclination. 

 

LESSON AIM: To teach the students about consistent prayer life. 

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:Through this study, students are expected to: 

a. Understand the meaning of plugged-in knees. 

b. Realist the need for persistent prayer life. 

c. Know how to pray regularly. 

 

Teaching Plan

To achieve the above stated objectives, the teacher should: 

TEXT REVIEW: Luke 22:39-46.

TIME MANAGEMENT 

LESSON OUTLINES 

1. THE NEED FOR PERSISTENT PRAYERS
2. HOW TO PRAY REGULARLY 

 

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE NEED FOR PERSISTENT PRAYERS

A. ‘Plugged-in is to engage wholeheartedly in a task or to be connected. The need for ceaseless prayers is therefore emphasized in the Bible (1 Thess. 5:17) for various reasons. Some of these are:

1. To keep the communication between God and his children open (Ps. 55:17). 
2. To be filled with the power of the Holy Ghost and be bold (Acts 4:31).
3. To be guided when there is a need to take a decision (Acts 1:24) or find direction (Gen. 24:12).
4. To stand , though the days are evil (Eph. 5:16) and full of sin , error , subtle heretical seducers and sharp persecution (2 Timothy 3:13-14; Matt. 24:12-13). 
5. For believers in Christ to enjoy the fulness of joy promised them by God all the time (John 16:23-24).
6. To stay connected to the parent stock, as a branch, and be fruitful (John 15:5-6).
7. To be able to withstand and confront the forces of darkness that seek to destroy God’s children (Eph. 6:12-13). 
8. To cast out unclean spirits (Matt. 17:19-21).
9. For restoration (Judges 16:28) and when agonised (1 Sam. 1:10). 
10. To bring the flesh under (Matt. 16:41; 2 Cor. 10:3-5) and always look up unto God (Ps. 5:3). 

 

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss whether it is important to pray constantly when everything seems fine. 

 

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LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO PRAY REGULARLY

We pray frequently when we:

1. Take prayer as a daily task (Ps. 5:3; Ps. 55:17). 
2. Live in the reality , that there is a need to pray without ceasing (Mark 14:38). 
3. Put God first on any issue by contacting Him through prayers (Ps. 37:5). 
4. Be actively involved in praying always (Col. 1:9). 
5. Give yourself to prayers (Ps. 109:4). 
6. Delight in God when praying (Job 22:26-27). 
7. Pray with confidence that God hears and answers will come (John 5:14-15). 
8. Pray everywhere (1 Timo. 2:8). 

 

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Are there places or situations a Christian cannot pray?

 

SUMMARY: The need to give ourselves to persisitent prayer cannot be overemphasised. 

CONCLUSION: Constant prayer is a necessity for a close walk with God. 

EVALUATION: Why do we need to be persistent in our prayers?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please give me the grace to be consistent in my prayer life.

 

ASSIGNMENT: Mention at least five benefits you have derived from prayer (no mark).

Action Point
PS: If you would like to have an online course on any of the courses that you found on this blog, I will be glad to do that on an individual and corporate level, I will be very glad to do that because I have trained several individuals and groups and they are doing well in their various fields of endeavour. Some of those that I have trained include the staff of Dangote Refinery, FCMB, Zenith Bank, and New Horizons Nigeria among others. Please come on Whatsapp and let’s talk about your training. You can reach me on Whatsapp HERE. Please note that I will be using Microsoft Team to facilitate the training.

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