RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 18 October 2020 Lesson 7 – Psalms 1: The Doom Of The Ungodly
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TOPIC — Psalms 1: The Doom Of The Ungodly
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please do not let me partake in the doom of the ungodly. (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 18 October 2020 HYMN)
MEMORY VERSE: ” For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” – Psalms 1:6
BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalms 1:4-6 KJV (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 18 October 2020)
4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
INTRODUCTION:
The first part of Psalms one (vs.1-3) addresses the blessedness of righteous while the second part (vs.4-6) addresses the doom of the ungodly. In this lesson, we shall attempt to describe the ungodly as well as look into his doom.
TEXT REVIEW: Psalms 1:4-6
The Psalmist describes the ungodly as ………………………..v4b.
As a result of this:
The ungodly shall not ………………………… v5.
Not sinners ……………………………………….. v5.
For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous – v6a.
But …………………………………………………….. v6b
Note: Teachers should discuss the scripture above and fill in the gap accordingly.
LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE UNGODLY
Teacher should ask the students the following questions:
1. Who is the ungodly?
A. The Psalmist describes the ungodly as the reverse of the righteous both in character and condition (Psalms 1:4). This means:
They are led by the counsel of the wicked (Prov.16:27).
They are in the way of sinners (Prov. 4:14-15).
They sit at the seat of the scornful (Prov.19:28).
They have no delight in the law of God nor even think of it (Romans 1:28).
They bring forth no fruit but grapes of Sodom (Romans 1:29-32).
B. Also, the ungodly are described like ‘the chaff which the wind driveth away’.
This means:
They are no of worth at all in God’s account, no matter how highly they value themselves (Isa. 17 13-14).
They are vain and empty without the knowledge of God. (Psalms 10:4; 14:1).
They have no substance in them (Nahum 2:10).
They are easily driven to and fro by every wind of
doctrine and temptation of Satan (Hebrews 13:9; James 1:14-15).
They have no steadfastness (2 Peter 2:14-15).
They have no root, moisture, greeness not fruitfulness (Mark 4:5-6).
They are destitute of all that is good (Romans 7:18; Proverb 17:20a).
They are sensual, not having the Spirit of God (Jude 19).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should look inward and rate themselves whether they are godly or not.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: DIVINE JUDGEMENT OF THE UNGODLY
1. Question: What will be the end of the ungodly?
A. Answer: On the Day of Judgement:
The ungodly shall be found guilty (Psalm 9:17, Romans 1:18).
They shall bow their head in shame and confusion and all their pleas and excuses shall be overruled as frivolous (Psalms 44:15; Proverb 3:35).
Their future state will be determined by an irreversible sentence (Luke 13:27).
B. Also, ‘….not sinners in the congregation of the righteous’ means:
They will be driven away from the presence of God into everlasting destruction (Job 21:17; Hosea 13:3).
2. Comparing the righteous and the ungodly.
Psalms 1:6 tells us that:
The righteous is blessed because God knows his ways. God approves and He is well pleased with the ways of the righteous because He leads, guides and orders all his steps under the influence of grace. (Psalms 37:23). Therefore, the way of the righteous shall prosper and end well (Psalms 37:18).
God is angry with the ungodly (Psalms 7:11) because the very way they have chosen and resolved to walk naturally tends towards destruction (Proverb 19:29, 14:2). All they do is offensive to Him, therefore, their way shall perish. (Psalms 37: 20; Jeremiah 12:3).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should discuss what they can do so as not to partake in the doom of the ungodly.
SUMMARY: Having understood who the ungodly is, believers should strive to remain godly in order to avoid partaking in the doom of the ungodly.
CONCLUSION: The activities of the righteous are wide open to God. He punishes the ungodly and rewards the righteous.
EVALUATION: What are the characteristics of the ungodly?
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, uproot every seed of ungodliness in me.
ASSIGNMENT: Describe the ungodly in five (5) simple ways.
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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?