RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS 28 JANUARY 2024 (LESSON 22)
TOPIC: DEDICATION
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Corinthians 11:22-29
22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? So am I.
23 Are they ministers of Christ?—I speak as a fool—I am more: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often.
24 From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one.
25 Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the deep;
26 in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;
27 in weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness—
28 besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.
29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to stumble, and I do not burn with indignation?
MEMORY VERSE: John 4:34 (NKJV)
“Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.”
INTRODUCTION
Dedication simply means an absolute commitment to a course of life. In religion, it is an act of setting apart or consecrating a thing or being to a deity.
Christians are expected to be devoted wholly and earnestly to God and the purpose for which He has called them.
Our Lord Jesus Christ was dedicated to His course for a living (John 174), and so also were the prophets and apostles of old. You too must prove to God that you are dedicated to Him.
OUTLINES:
1. THE CONCEPT OF DEDICATION
2. THE PRICE AND CHALLENGES
1. THE CONCEPT OF DEDICATION
Dedication is the yearning desire which makes an individual pay the price to do the work of God and their profession perfectly (2 Corinthians 12:15).
It keeps someone standing and willing to do more (Ephesians 6:13).
Dedication propels a person to pray, watch, fast often and even “die daily’ for the sake of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:23, 27).
It is the Christian’s wheel of progress that pushes him/her forward in patience till victory (Philippians 3:13-14).
It helps an individual to stand out in his/her endeavour (Proverbs 22:29).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
The class should discuss other benefits of dedication.
2. THE PRICE AND CHALLENGES
Dedication is a vital phenomenon in achieving great success in life. It does not happen overnight. It takes a deliberate effort to become dedicated.
Dedication calls for a high degree of self-discipline or self-control.
It is to remain on your course even when others quit (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).
Dedication keeps a fighter on the firing line or battlefield until battles are won and the person remains steadfast when battles are over (Romans 8:37-39; Philippians 1:27).
However, dedication comes with its attendant challenges. These may include:
Persecution (Matthew 5:10);
Envy (Acts 7:9);
Loss of friends and associates (Matthew 10:22);
Forfeiture of some pleasures (1 John 2:15-17);
Pain (2 Corinthians 11:27).
Notwithstanding, the rewards of dedication far outweigh its challenges (1 Corinthians 5:58; Revelation 22:11-12).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
Students should identify five dedicated members in their church and give reasons.
CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH 28 JANUARY 2024
Dedication comes with great rewards which can be transgenerational.
QUESTION
- What exactly is dedication?
- State what it takes to be dedicated.
FURTHER READING
SUN: Luke 9:51.
MON: 1 Cor. 15:58;
TUE: Acts 4:19-20;
WED: Acts 20:24;
THURS: Matt. 10:22;
FRI: 1 Peter 1:13;
SAT: Rev. 3:11;
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH 28 JANUARY 2024
Make up your mind to be dedicated to God and to the purpose for which He has called you. Pray also for divine assistance (No Marks).
