RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 31 DECEMBER 2023 (LESSON 18)
Open Heaven 31 December 2023: Prayers For 2024 By Pastor E A Adeboye
TOPIC: FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 3:13-17
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
MEMORY VERSE: John 17:17
Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth.
INTRODUCTION
The Greek word for truth is aletheia, which means to un-hide or hide nothing. It conveys the thought that truth is always there, always open and available for all to see, with nothing being hidden or obscured.
The Hebrew word truth is emeth, which means firmness, constancy, and duration. Such a definition implies an everlasting substance and something that can be relied upon.
Truth must originate from somewhere. Ignoring the truth always leads to undesired consequences.
OUTLINES:
1. THE WORD IS THE TRUTH
2. BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES
1. THE WORD IS THE TRUTH
Jesus made the simple statement I am truth (John 14:6) and John 1:1, 14 tells that Jesus is the Word.
Mathematically, it means:
If Jesus = The Truth…… (John 14:6) .equation 1.
And Jesus = The Word… (John 1:1) equation 2.
Therefore, the Word is the Truth (John 17:17).
The Truth is not relative; rather it is absolute, accurate, and unchangeable (2 Corinthians 13:8; John 6:63).
The truth of God’s word is divinely inspired and therefore profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119:9).
The word gives wisdom and direction (Colossians 3:16; Psalm 119:105).
God’s word is sharp and powerful (Hebrews 4:12).
If we know the word of God, we know the truth that will deliver and make us free (Psalm 107:20; John 8:32).
The word God is incorruptible: it gives us a solid spiritual foundation in the faith and an inheritance among the saints of God (1 Peter 1:23; Acts 20:32).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
Students should share some experiences that showed them that the scripture is the truth. Open Heaven 1 January 2024
2. BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES
Almost speedily as the word is running with sound doctrines, the devil is also making efforts, as a busybody, to counter the effort of God through his diverse and varying false doctrines such as:
i. That Jesus is not the Son of God (1 John 4:1-3).
ii. That there is no resurrection of the dead (1 Corinthians 15:13-19).
iii. That the days of miracles are over (Hebrews 13:8).
iv. That the days of tithing are over (Malachi 3:10-13).
v. That holiness is impossible (Philippians 4:13; Luke 1:37).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
The class should discuss more on how to recognize false doctrines and teachers.
CONCLUSION: RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 31 DECEMBER 2023
Time spent in ensuring that the original truth is well known is not a wasted one, after all, we know that Satan is more organised in these last days in the spread of his doctrines.
QUESTION
* How is the word the truth?
* Mention some false doctrines and scriptures that counter them.
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 31 DECEMBER 2023 ASSIGNMENT
Mention five truths revealed by Jesus contrary to popular opinion during His earthly ministry (2×5=10 marks).
