MEMORY VERSE: “Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.” – Psalm 49:20 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 3 John 2-4

2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

After we surrendered our lives to Jesus, He gave us our redemption package. Inside this package is everything that will make life enjoyable.

These things make Christianity delightful and beautiful. It is, therefore, expedient that we unfold our redemption package to enjoy its benefits.

LESSON OUTLINES:

1. REASONS FOR NOT ENJOYING THE REDEMPTION PACKAGE
2. UNFOLDING THE REDEMPTION PACKAGE

1. REASONS FOR NOT ENJOYING THE REDEMPTION PACKAGE

Certain factors may be attributed to the inability of a Christian to enjoy the benefits of redemption. Ignorance is one of them (John 8:32).

These benefits are written all over the pages of the Bible. We must search them out to know them (John 5:39; Acts 17:11). Until we discover them, we cannot enjoy them (Isaiah 5:13; Hosea 4:6).

Another reason is that some Christians have been wrongly taught to be content with their present state. Sometimes you hear them say, “Thank God, I am saved: at least, I am going to Heaven.”

Some Christians may decide to live and die like Lazarus: sick, afflicted, and poor; while others decide to live and die like Abraham: rich and healthy (Luke 16:20-21; Genesis 25:8-10).

Do not be content with your present state if it is not a pleasant one. We must revolt against lack, want, sickness, affliction, and any other thing that does not bring glory to God in our lives.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: How can one enjoy the Redemptive package?

2. UNFOLDING THE REDEMPTION PACKAGE

Some of the things that accompany salvation can be broadly categorised as follows:

1. Deliverance: This is being set free from the power of darkness. This includes:

i. Deliverance from curses and evil covenants (Galatians 3:13; Romans 8:1).
ii. Deliverance from the spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). Fear has torment (1 John 4:18).
iii. Deliverance from demonic oppressions (Isaiah 49:24-26; Luke 10:19).
iv. Deliverance from the wrath of God (Romans 5:9; Ephesians 5:6).

2. Victory: This means triumphing, dominating, etc. (1 Corinthians 15:57). In the victory package is victory over:
   i. Sin (Romans 6:14).
   ii. Enemies (Isaiah 59:19).
   iii. Devil (Revelation 12:11).
   iv. Sickness and diseases (Exodus 15:26; Isaiah 53:4-5).
   v. Death (both physical and spiritual) – Isaiah 28:18a.
3. Prosperity: Abundant provisions have been made for us (2 Corinthians 8:9; Job 36:11). However, some Christians are suffering, not because they are not saved, but because they are not meeting the conditions of the covenant of prosperity (sowing, giving, tithing, etc. -2 Corinthians 9:6).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should share with the class what has changed in their lives since they gave their lives to Christ.

CONCLUSION: If we, as Christians, look mournful and sickly, it may be that we have not been claiming our redemption benefits. We must claim our redemption package. It is our covenant right.

QUESTIONS

1. Mention three reasons believers do not enjoy the redemption package.
2. Mention two benefits that believers can get from the redemption package

ASSIGNMENT: Write five redemption package benefits that you are enjoying. (2×5=10 marks).

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 manifests 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 are 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.