RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL – Y.A.Y.A. EDITION – LESSON: FOURTY-FOUR – DATE: SUNDAY 2ND JULY 2023 – TOPIC: REPROBACY
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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL
Y.A.Y.A. EDITION
LESSON: FOURTY-FOUR
DATE: SUNDAY 2ND JULY 2023
TOPIC: REPROBACY
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, open my eyes to see the true picture of my life from the mirror of your word.
MEMORY VERSE: “Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith”. –2Timothy 3:8 (NKJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: ROMANS 1:18-28
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves;
25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
INTRODUCTION
Reprobacy is the state or character of being a reprobate. A reprobate is an unprincipled or depraved person. The Greek word translated “reprobate” in the New Testament is ‘adokimos’ which literally means “unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implications, worthless.” It is that which is rejected on account of its own worthlessness (Jeremiah 6:30). Many people have wondered if at this point a person may be beyond hope. It is imperative, therefore, for believers to study the nature and dangers of reprobacy.
TEACHING REVIEW: ROMANS 1:18-25
The teacher should identify five descriptions of reprobates as stated by Apostle Paul in the above passage.
i. ………………
ii. ……………..
iii. ……………
iv. ……………
v. ……………
LESSON OUTLINES
- THE NATURE OF REPROBATES
- DANGERS OF REPROBACY
THE NATURE OF REPROBATES
The teacher should identify the nature of reprobates as indicated below:
i. The desire to suppress the truth with wickedness. Romans 1:18.
ii. Deliberate rejection of God in their imaginations and actions. Romans 1:21, Titus 1:16.
iii. They worship the creature rather than the Creator. Romans 1:23-25, Jeremiah 10:14.
iv. They commit all manner of sins and have no limits or restrictions on sinful behaviours. Romans 1:29-31, Ephesians 5:3.
v. They are wicked and encourage people to join their wicked ways. Romans 1:32, Psalm 50:18.
vi. They are guided by the flesh and do not possess the Holy Spirit. Titus 1:16.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1
What can true believers do to win the reprobates to Christ?
DANGERS OF REPROBACY
A. The Almighty God warns His children against drifting into reprobacy. 2Peter 3:9; Romans 1:28.
B. The teacher should identify the dangers of becoming a reprobate as indicated below:
i. Reprobates will face the wrath of God. Romans 1:18.
ii. They become unclean and dishonour their bodies between themselves. Romans 1:24.
iii. They practice vile affections e.g. homosexuality, bestiality, etc. Romans 1:26-27.
iv. They do those things which are not convenient. Romans 1:28.
v. Reprobates are filled with all unrighteousness. Romans 1:29-31.
vi. They ignore impending judgement and continue in sin. Romans 1:32.
C. Question: Is there hope for a reprobate?
Answer: Yes but based on the following conditions:
i. The reprobate should genuinely return to God who is willing to accept him/her. Isaiah 1:18; John 6:37.
ii. They should repent of their sins. Luke 13:5, 2Peter 3:9.
iii. They should ask God for mercy. Psalm 51:1; 51:17; Isaiah 55:7; Romans 10:13.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Why are there so many reprobates around us?.
CONCLUSION
Be careful to guard your mind and avoid the gradual drifting, shifting and twisting of thought that moves people towards reprobacy (Romans 12:1-2).
CLOSING PRAYER
Almighty Father, please save me from sliding into reprobacy.
ASSIGNMENT
Mention five (5) things a believer can do to avoid reprobacy? (2×5=10 Marks).
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