RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 4 October 2020 Lesson 5 – Commitment
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TOPIC: Commitment
OPENING PRAYER: Father, give me the grace to be committed to kingdom business. (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 4 October 2020 HYMN)
MEMORY VERSE: ” Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. ” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
BIBLE PASSAGE: Philippians 3:8-14 KJV (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 4 October 2020)
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
INTRODUCTION:
Commitment means been bound to a course of action or to another person or persons. There are numerous references in the bible addressing the Christians c in various aspects of life: to our families, neighbours, employers ,the church, our health and in all things we do or say (Eph.6:5; Heb.10:25). But the bible also teaches that the chef commitment of our lives is to God Himself (Matt. 22:37-38). God requires our complete devotion, all that we do and all that we can be.
TEXT REVIEW: Philippians 3:8-14
A. Apostle Paul, in this passage, consider all his past achievements ! spiritual, academic, religious) as loss because of the following reasons:
For the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus. – v8a.
That he may win Christ. – v8b.
…………………………………………………………….. v9.
…………………………………………………………….. v10.
B. Apostle Paul’s expectation is ……………………. v11.
C. In order to meet his expectation, Paul made a commitment to:
- Continue to follow after Chris. v12.
- …………………………………………………………….. v13a
- …………………………………………………………….. v13b
- …………………………………………………………….. v14.
LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF COMMITMENT
A. There are several instances of commitment in the bible.
Abraham was ready to sacrifice his son, Isaac (Gen.22:2-3).
David’s men risked their lives to get water for their master (2 Sam.23:15-17).
Ruth stayed with Naomi during her hard times. (Ruth 1:11-18).
Esther was committed to saving the Jews from destruction (Esther 4:15-16).
Joshua demonstrated unwavering commitment to the worship and service of God (Joshua 24:15).
Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were resolute in their faith even in the face of threat to their lives (Daniel 1:8-16, 3:13-18).
Paul was ready to spend and be spent for the course of the gospel. (2 Corinthians 12:15; Phil. 1:21).
David was committed to praising God. (Psalm 57:7; 108:1).
These are for our admonition as Christians.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention examples of believers who are showing commitment in our contemporary time.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: SIGNS AND COST OF COMMITMENT
A. Commitment comes out of love, gratitude and passion. Here are some signs of commitment:
Willingness to obey and wholeheartedly surrender to the leadership of Jesus Christ (Matt. 16:25-25).
Willingness to give sacrificially (Gen. 22:2-3, 9-10).
Willingness to endure hardship for the sake of the gospel (2 Timothy 2:3).
Willingness to go extra mile or pay the ultimate price (Acts 12:10-13; Esther 4: 15-16).
Willingness to witness for Christ (1 Corinthians 9:16-17).
Willingness to spend quality time alone with God (Joshua 1:7-9; John 15:7-8).
B. The true cost of commitment to Christ is self-denial, cross-bearing and the continual following of Him (Luke 9:23).
C. Jesus tells us that our commitment to Him must supersede our commitment to even our families (Luke 14:26-27). Those who cannot make that kind of commitment cannot be His disciple.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention the things they have been doing to show their commitment to Christ.
SUMMARY: The numerous instances of commitment in the bible is a proof that any believer can be committed if they are willing and ready to pay the price.
CONCLUSION: As believers, our slogan should be: “For me to live is Christ” (Philippians 1:21).
EVALUATION: Students should mention some prices and costs believers can pay to show commitment to Christ.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I receive the grace to pay the price of commitment to You.
ASSIGNMENT: Students should mention five (5) reasons for lack of commitment to God among many Christians today.
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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?
