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RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 21 October 2018, Lesson 8

by dailyd | Oct 21, 2018 | RCCG Student M

TOPIC: Partners (Not Staff) In Christian Service

MEMORY VERSE: “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” – John 15:15 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 21 OCTOBER 2018 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

INTRODUCTION:

By definition, a partner is a person who takes part in an undertaking with another or others, especially in a business or firm with shared risk and profits. A staff is an employee of an organisation. Unlike the contemporary workplace, believers are expected to be partners together with Christ. Our commitment should be motivated by reward/wages as staff but as partners.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Joint-heirs with Christ
2. Co-labourers on earth

JOINT-HEIRS WITH CHRIST

The term heirs of God emphasises our relationship to God the Father. As His children, we have full rights to receive His inheritance (Romans 8:17; 1 Peter 1:4). Salvation in Christ affords Christians ‘’sonship’’ status in God’s kingdom and being sons, we have the same privileges with Christ (John 1:12-13; Romans 8:14-17). Just as God created man and gave him life to serve in the garden (Genesis 2:7,15), salvation through Christ guarantees a new life and brings believers into the place of service in God’s vineyard (2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Peter 2:9). The Father works and so, does the Son (John 4:34; 5:17; 9:4). The Son imitates the Father so believers as joint-heirs with Christ must also walk in His footsteps (John 5:19-20; 14:12). Being joint-heirs with Christ, we are also partners with Him in God’s vineyard (John 15:15).

CO-LABOURERS ON EARTH
All believers in Christ are bought with the same price, baptised into the same Spirit and live by the same commandment (1 Corinthians 12:13). We should labour together with Christ in God’s vineyard. All believers should use their God-given gifts and talents to serve, working together with Christ for one purpose, the edification of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13). Another reason we must collaborate as partners is because the harvest is plenteous (Luke 10:2).

Believers should note that rather than making demands for benefits or rewards for services rendered, God’s children, as partners, should hope in the sure reward that comes from God (Colossians 3:23-25; 1Corinthians 3:8-9).

CONCLUSION:
Christian service is our Father’s business and being joint-heirs with Christ, we must see ourselves as partners in the venture rather than employees whose utmost interest lies in the wage. We must focus on Heaven and please God by making sacrifices in the cause of the Kingdom business.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention four attributes that make believers joint-heirs with Christ.

2. Identify three reasons believers should co-labour with Christ as partners in God’s vineyard.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 21 OCTOBER 2018 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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RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 21 October 2018 Lesson 8

by dailyd | Oct 20, 2018 | RCCG Teacher M

TOPIC: Partners (Not Staff) In Christian Service

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to follow Christ to the very end. (Scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 21 OCTOBER 2018 HYMN)

MEMORY VERSE: “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” – John 15:15

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

TEXT REVIEW: 1 COR.3:6-9 – “SYNERGY FOR THE KINGDOM”

Unity in the ministry was demonstrated in such a way that the grace of God in the life of an individual was allowed to grow until such an individual has grown into perfection. Acts 18:24- 28. We may not understand in the duo Of Paul and Apollos and how the greater encouraged the lesser to build for the kingdom.

Acts 18 : 24-28 indicated that Apollos as a Jew and was born at Alexandra. He was eloquent and mighty in scriptures. Acts 18:24. He was fervent in the Spirit. He spoke mightily in the public, convincing the Jews that Jesus was Christ. Acts 18:28. But he had only the Baptist of John the Baptist, and had not the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

However, Aquila and Priscilla saw value in the apparent weakness of Apollos and decided to brace him up more perfectly,Acts 18:26. Similarly the brethren at Ephesus writes to those in Achaia to receive Apollos highlighting how God had mightily used him. Acts 18:28

This is unity, this is synergy in action. This same Spirit of unity worked in Apostle Paul (who spoke more perfectly the mystery with God’s wisdom and was filled with the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 2:6-7) when he wrote, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave increase”. 1 Cor. 3:6.

Apollos could have opted to be General Overseer in his own right while Paul too in his own right and would have heard their followers (1 Cor. 3:4), but instead, Apostle Paul advocated unity (1 Cor. 3:8-9) and called on those who had thought otherwise to come together as co-labourers and build together for the sake of the kingdom. 1 Cor. 3:8

LESSON OUTLINE 1: JOINT HEIRS WITH CHRIST

Connotation, Responsibilities and Attributes of Joint Heirs of God.
(i) Having relationship with God the father as children. Rom. 8:15
(ii) Having the right to receive God’s inheritance. Rom. 8:17, 1 Peter 1:4
(iii) It is having a “sonship” status in God’s kingdom. John 1:12-13
(iv) It is having the same privileges with Christ. Rom. 8:14-17
(v) It is having the privilege to serve God. Gen. 2:7-15
(vi) It is having assurance of new life. 2 Cor. 5:17
(vii) It is a call into service. It is a call to showcase the light of Christ. 1 Peter 2:9
(viii) It is a call to do the work of the father. John 4:34, 5:17, 9:4
(ix) It is a call to walk in the footsteps of the Christ. John 5:19-20, 14:12
(x) It is a call to partner with Christ in God’s vineyard. John 15:15.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What are the other benefits of being joint heirs with Christ.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: CO-LABOURERS ON EARTH

Reasons Why Believers Must Be Co- Labourers on Earth in God’s Vineyard.
(I) All believers are purchased with the same price and are baptized into the same Spirit and live by the same commandments. 1 Cor. 12:13
(ii) Believers have different ministerial gifts to work for the purpose of perfecting the saints and edifying the body of Christ. Eph. 4:11-13
(iii) The harvest is plenteous but the labourers are few. Luke 10:2
(iv) Because all co-labourers will receive sure rewards from God for their services. Col. 3:23-25; 1 Cor. 3:8-9

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why should co-labourers in God’s vineyard avoid disunity and competition?

SUMMARY:
Believers are joint-heirs with Christ and co-labourers with one another.

CONCLUSION:
Christian service is our father’s business and being joint heirs with Christ, we must see ourselves as partners in the venture rather than whose utmost interest lies in their wages. We must focus on heaven and please God by making sacrifices in the course of the kingdom business.

EVALUATION:
Mention three (3) attributes of a joint heir with Christ and three (3) reasons to be co-labourers

CLOSING PRAYER:
Father, help my Sunday School class to play our roles in God’s vineyard.

ASSIGNMENT:
Give five (5) reasons why why some Ministers of God compete instead of complementing one another. 2 Marks for each point.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL 21 OCTOBER 2018 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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RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 14 October 2018

by dailyd | Oct 13, 2018 | RCCG Teacher M

TOPIC: Christian Discipleship

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to follow Christ to the very end. (Scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 14 OCTOBER 2018 HYMN)

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Teacher should allow the Assistant Teacher to review the previous week’s lesson.

MEMORY VERSE: “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 11:1 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 14 OCTOBER 2018 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 5:1-11 (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 14 October 2018)

1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,

2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.

7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:

10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: A true Christian (not one by name only) is expected to be a disciple of Christ. However, not all Christians are willing or ready to make the commitments of a disciple. John 6:36; Matthew 19:21-22. We, therefore, need to examine who a Christian disciple should be and how to become one.

TEACHER’S DIARY
LESSON AIM: To study the meaning and the requirements to become a Christian disciple.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through the lesson, students should be able to:
(i) Discover who a Christian disciple is.
(ii) Understand how to become a Christian disciple.

TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, teachers should:
(i) Allow the students to pray the opening prayer, recite the memory verse, do the class activities and participate in the lesson through contributions and do the assignment.
(ii) Allow Assistant teacher to review the previous week’s lesson, conduct the class, grade the student’s performance, mark the attendance and assignment and take the closing prayer.
(iii) Teach the lesson outlines, administer the two (2) class activities, summarize, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: LUKE 5:1-11 “MARK OF TRUE DISCIPLE”.

A few lessons can be learnt from the life of Simon Peter and his co-fishermen:
(i) Peter was very committed to his fishing profession to the extent that he labored night and day for a catch. Luke 5:5; 5:1-2. A true disciple is to be committed.
(ii) Peter and his fellows were washing their nets even when they had caught nothing. Luke 5:2. This is in preparation for another escapade. A true disciple must be prepared always for the next assignment from the master.
(iii) Although Jesus chose one ship which happened to be Simon’s, Simon demonstrated submission by rowing the ship from the land to the sea which served as Jesus pulpit. Luke 5:3. A true disciple must submit to the choice/will of the master.
(iv) Simon distinguished himself by his unique obedience and faith in the face of doubt. He said, “although “WE” had caught nothing, nevertheless at your word “I” will let down the net”. Luke 5:5. A true disciple must be a person of faith and be ready to obey always.
(v) Simon was very grateful to God for the wonder which the Lord has just performed. He considered himself unworthy (sinner) to receive such benevolence from the Lord Jesus. He, therefore, fell down at Jesus knees which symbolizes worship or gratitude. Luke 5:8. A true disciple must be a worshipper.
(vi) Simon and his co-fishermen demonstrated unity of purpose by coming together to help their colleague to harvest his great catch. Luke 5:7. Unity to win the race through collaborative efforts of others is a must fora true disciple.
(vii) Simon sacrificed his great multitude of fish to follow Christ. Luke 5:6,11. A Christian disciple must sacrifice all for the Lord.

This story teaches us: commitment, preparedness, submission, obedience, appreciation, unity and sacrifice “CPSOAUS” as mark of true Christian disciple.

TEACHING METHOD: Teacher to use lecture method.

TIME MANAGEMENT: Teacher to use two (2) lesson outlines time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: WHO IS A DISCIPLE?
(i) Teacher to test the knowledge of the students on the meaning of the term ‘disciple’ by asking students to define it.
(ii)Teacher could receive such responses as ‘students’ or ‘learner’ or other responses.
(iii) Teacher should explain a disciple as:

(a) A close follower of another person or master.
(b) A person who adheres strictly to the teaching of the master
(c) A person who applies the teaching of his master and spreads such teaching to others.

(iv) Teacher should explain a Christian disciple as:

(a) A fellow called by the lord Jesus and who follows him. Matthew 9:9; Luke 5:19,11.
(b) Discipleship is a process by which the called begins to grow in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
(c) It is the developmental process in which a person who was called to be a disciple forsakes ail, deny self and follows Christ. Mark 8:34-35.
(d) It is becoming like Christ. Philippians 3:10-11.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What are the differences between a Christian Disciple and a social media follower?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE Teacher should explain how to become a Christian Disciple with the following points:

(I) Personal decision to follow Christ Luke 9:23, 14:26-27.
(ii) Put Jesus first in all things, put self last. Mark 8:34-38.
(iii) Follow and obey the teachings of the Lord Jesus. John 8:31- 32; 14:15; 15:15.
(iv) Prepare to live a committed and sacrificial life. Luke 14:33; Phil. 3:6-8; Matt. 16:24. (v) Be ready to abide in Christ and bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Gal. 5:22-23. (vi) Be prepared at all times to share the good news and teachings about Jesus to all people. Matt. 28:18-20.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why do some people stop following Jesus after a while?
SUMMARY: To be a true disciple of Jesus, you must prepare to follow him totally.
CONCLUSION: Do not follow Jesus from afar, strive to be a close follower.
EVALUATION: How can a fellow become a disciple of Jesus?
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, don’t let me turn my back to you.
ASSIGNMENT: Find out the Bible passage(s) which support the following characteristics of a true Christian disciple from the Bible passage for today’s lesson.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 14 OCTOBER 2018 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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by dailyd | Oct 13, 2018 | RCCG Student M

TOPIC: Christian Discipleship

MEMORY VERSE: “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 11:1 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 14 OCTOBER 2018 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 5:1-11 (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 14 October 2018)