RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL – Y.A.Y.A. EDITION – LESSON: FOURTY – DATE: SUNDAY 4TH JUNE 2023 – TOPIC: DYNAMICS OF GRACE (PT 1)
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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL
Y.A.Y.A. EDITION
LESSON: FOURTY
DATE: SUNDAY 4TH JUNE 2023
TOPIC: DYNAMICS OF GRACE (PT 1)
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 friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and 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 be 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?
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty Father, please help me understand the dynamics of grace in the name of Jesus.
MEMORY VERSE: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men”. – Titus 2:11(NKJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: EPHESIANS 2:4-10
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
INTRODUCTION
The word translated ‘Grace’ in Hebrew is ‘chen,’ which means to bend or stoop in kindness to another as a superior to an inferior (Gen. 6:8). The Greek word for ‘Grace’ is “Charis” and it connotes something beyond the ordinary course of what can be expected and therefore commendable (1Cor. 15:10). When used in reference to God, it is the benevolent action of Him stooping down to us in kindness to reach us in our needs and convey upon us a benefit. His grace has been termed ‘Unmerited favour’ but it is more than an attitude of favour or mercy.
TEACHING REVIEW: EPHESIANS 2:4-10
The teacher should identify five things God did for the believer through Christ in reference to the passage.
i. …………….
ii. ……………
iii. ……………
iv. ……………
v. …………….
LESSON OUTLINES
- UNDERSTANDING GRACE
- HOW TO RECEIVE GRACE
UNDERSTANDING GRACE
A. The teacher should ask students to mention what they understand by the term “grace.”
B. The teacher should explain the meaning of grace In the light of the following:
i. Grace is God’s favour towards the unworthy or His benevolence on the undeserving (Rom. 5:8-10)
ii. Grace is God’s favour translated into action that releases the enabling power into our lives (1Cor. 15:10).
iii. Grace is God’s gift of salvation for mankind. (Eph. 2:8; Titus 2:11)
iv. The enabling power of God for service (Eph. 3:7-8; 4:7).
v. Grace is the virtue which believers manifest (2Cor. 8:7)
vi. Grace is the benediction which believers enjoy in Christ (Eph. 6:24).
vii. Grace is the divine help which believers receive in times of need (Phillip. 4:19; Heb. 4:16)
viii. Grace is the ability to do exploits (Daniel 11:32; Philip 4:13).
ix. Grace is the appearance of kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man (Titus 2:11 3:4).
C. The teacher should identify some significant differences between the law in the Old testament and grace in the New Testament as stated below:
i. The law blessed ‘the good’ in the old testament but grace saves ‘the bad’ In the new testament.
ii. The law accuses and convicts the offenders in the old testament but Grace cancels bonds and relieves the debtor (Rom. 6:14).
D. The teachers should out that that difference between mercy withholds a punishment we deserve; grace gives a blessing we do not deserve.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1
The class should discuss the relationship among “Law”, “Grace” and “Mercy.”
HOW TO RECEIVE GRACE
The teachers should enumerated the following ways by which grace can be received as indicated below:
i. By accepting God’s love towards all men (Jn. 3:16; Rom 5:8)
ii. By believing in the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 10:9-10) through God’s mercy and the fellowship of the the Holy Spirit (1Tim. 1:13; Heb. 4:16; Matt. 9:13).
iii. By exercising our faith, no matter how little at all time (Matt. 17:20; Rom. 1:17).
iv. By being humble before God (James 4:6; 1Pet. 5:5).
v. By loving the Lord Jesus with all our hearts (Eph. 6:24).
vi. Through sufferings and trails arranged for us by God. (Rom. 8:28; 1Pet. 5:10; 2Cor. 12:9).
vii. Through the prophetic words of prayer contained in the bible or spoken to us by our Spiritual headstand fellow believers in Christ (Ps. 107:20; Acts 20:32; 2Tim. 4:22; 1Thess. 1:1).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2
The class should discuss the benefits of grace upon the believers.
CONCLUSION
Grace is the spring and source of all benefits received from God (Rom. 11:6). God’s grace should not be taken for granted (Rom. 6:1-2; Gal. 2:21).
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, do not let me miss Your grace.
ASSIGNMENT
List (10) things you have accomplished by grace (1×10=10Marks).
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