RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 27 June 2021 – Lesson 43
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TOPIC: Self-Cleansing (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 27 June 2021)
MEMORY VERSE: “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” – 2 Corinthians 7:1
BIBLE PASSAGE: Hebrews 10:19-23 KJV (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 27 June 2021)
19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
21 And having an high priest over the house of God;
22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
INTRODUCTION: God’s desire is that His people will be clean outwardly and inwardly (Zechariah 3:4). He loved those whose hearts and lives are perfect towards Him and has made adequate provision for their all-round cleansing (Hebrews 10:22). In Psalms 51:7, David prayed for God’s cleansing. We also have a crucial role to play in this matter.
LESSON OUTLINES
- SELF – CLEANSING AND ITS BENEFITS
- HOW CAN A MAN CLEANSE HIMSELF?
1. SELF – CLEANSING AND ITS BENEFITS
Self cleansing is a conscious and decisive effort put in by man to purge himself of all filthiness (2 Corinthians 1:7) in order to become whole and acceptable to God, through the help of the Holy Spirit. It involves thorough sanitation of a life whose filth has been revealed through the mirror of God’s word. It is a renewal of one’s mind (Romans 12:2). It is putting away evil deeds (Isaiah 1:16), wickedness of the heart and impure thoughts (Jeremiah 4:14). It is giving no room for sin in one’s life (Romans 6:12).
Self cleansing makes us honourable and useful vessels (2Timothy 2:21). It is essential for those that have the hope of eternal life with Jesus (1John 3:3). It provides a platform to appear before God blameless and to obtain answers to prayers (Hebrews 10:22; Hebrews 4:6).
2. HOW CAN A MAN CLEANSE HIMSELF?
It is absolutely true that we are purged and cleansed through the shed blood of our Lord Jesus Christ (Hebrews 9:14, 22). However, the Bible raises a fundamental question in Psalms 119:9, “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?…” The Bible also provides the answer,”… by taking heed thereto according to thy word. “Having identified the gray areas in your life, ‘take heed thereto’ necessary adjustments and make changes to show that you fear God. Lay aside weight and besetting sins (Hebrews 12:1). Steer clear of the appearances of evil (1Thessalonians 5:22). Wash thoroughly in the water of God’s word (Ephesians 5:26; Ezekiel 36:25). Mortify the deeds of the flesh (Romans 8:13; Colossians 3:5)- and draw near to God (James 4:8).
CONCLUSION: God is looking for a clean and pure vessels. You can be available for His use by cleansing yourself.
QUESTIONS
- Is self cleansing possible? Explain.
- What are the benefits of self cleansing?
ASSIGNMENT: Find out what it takes to make gold pure. What are the result of the exercise?
RCCG Sunday School HYMN
- 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. - 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. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee. - 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. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?