Previous Knowledge: The Teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.
Opening Prayer: Father, teach me what Your word can do.
Bible Passage: John 2:1-5.
Memory Verse: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than the two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing assunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart”. – Heb. 4:12.
Lesson Aim
To teach students the significance of Gods word.
Teaching Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand why God sends His word to us.
b. Know that God’s word is specific and has a time frame.
c. Learn that Gods word must fulfil its purpose.
d. Learn that it is risky not to act upon God’s word on time.
Teaching Plan
To achieve the above stated objectives, teacher should:
A. Allow the students to read the Bible passage, recite the memory verse, review the previous week’s lesson, participate in the class activities and do the assignment.
b. Allow the Assistant teacher to conduct the class, mark attendance and assignment , grade performance and close the class session with the closing prayer.
c. Lead the opening prayer, review the previous week teach the lesson outlines, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment to the students.
TEXT REVIEW: John 2:1-5.
A. Jesus was in Galilee:
i. On the third day, there was a marriage at……………………..v1.
ii. ……………………………………………………….v2
B. When they wanted wine, Jesus mother said to Him, they have no wine……………………………………v3
C. Jesus says …………………………………………………………………………………………………..v4
D. His mother ……………………………………………….v5
TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.
TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply two-lesson outlines of teaching time.
Lesson Introduction
God leads His Children in definite ways. He loves to speak plainly with His own but when He speaks in codes or used signs and symbols, it is important that the recipients of such messages return to ask for the meaning, or else the purpose of the communication is defeated. When the purpose of God’s word is known, its accomplishment is inevitable.
OUTLINES
1. THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE
2. THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME-BOUND.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE
The word God sends is for a purpose: it is to meet needs. For instance, God send His word:
1. To heal physically, spiritually, and all-round (Ps. 107:20).
2. To deliver from trouble, dangers, deaths, etc (Ps. 107:20).
3. To set us free from satanic bondage and self-indulgence (Job 8:32,36).
4. To bless and deal with frustration, failures, etc (Luke 5:4).
5. To save from sin and its consequences (Ps. 119:9,11).
6. To direct and show the way (Ps. 109:105).
7. To comfort and encourage us (Joshua 1:3, 5-6).
8. To protect us (Ps. 91:11-12; Ps. 105:14-15).
9. To instruct us (Joshua 1:8; Prov. 1:10).
10. To correct us (Prov. 3:11-12; 2 Timothy 3:16).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The students should mention instances of how the word of God came to them directly while doing good through a particular phase in life.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME BOUND
a. God’s word instructs on what to do and how to do it (John 2:5-8).
b. The word of God came in a very specific manner to:
Peter (Luke 5:4).
Joshua (Joshua 1:3).
Jonah (Jonah 1:1-2).
The disciples (Mark 16:15).
c. While some obeyed, others disobeyed but with dire consequences (Jonah 1:3, 12).
2a. God’s word must accomplish its purpose according to His plan (Matt. 5:18).
b. The word sent also states when action is to be taken (Eccl. 3:1-3).
c. The purpose will be defeated if action is not taken at the right time (2kings 5:9-14).
d. Delay is dangerous (Hebrews 4:7).
e. Jesus followed suit and we must also follow in His step (John 9:4).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The students should state any personal instruction God gave them and how it was carried out.
SUMMARY: The word of God is powerful and sent to us for a reason therefore believers should take earnest heed to Gods words.
CONCLUSION: The worst is all-embracing. It will meet all your needs- physical, spiritual, social, economic, etc. Hearken and it shall be well with you.
EVALUATION: What should be the right attitude of believers to the word of God?
CLOSING PRAYER: God, help me to pay more attention to your word all the time.
QUESTIONS
1. Mention three(3) purposes for which God sends His word.
2. What do you understand by the word of God being specific?
ASSIGNMENT
Write out five (5) of the numerous challenges of life and one Scripture that addresses each of them. E.g lack (Ps. 23:1). (2×5=10marks).
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