RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 4TH OCTOBER 2020

TOPIC: COMMITMENT

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. 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.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

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MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the lord”. — 1Cor. 15:58

BIBLE PASSAGE: PHILIPPINES 3:8-14

INTRODUCTION

Commitment means being bound to a course of action or to another person or persons. There numerous references in the bible addressing the Christians commitment in various aspect of life: to our families, neighbors, employers, the Church, our health and in all things we do or say (Eph. 6:5; Heb. 10:25).

But the Bible also teach that the chief commitment of our lives is to God himself (Matt. 22:37-38). God requires our complete devotion, all that we are and all that we can be.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF COMMITMENT
2. SIGNS AND COST OF COMMITMENT

BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF COMMITMENT

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 (2Sam. 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 an 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 (Dan. 1:8-16; Dan. 3:13-18). Paul was ready to spend and be spent for the course of the gospel (2Cor. 12:15; Philippines 1:21). David was committed to praising God. (Psalm 57:7;108:1). These are for our admonition as Christian.

SIGNS AND COST OF COMMITMENT

Commitment comes out of love, gratitude and passion. Here are some signs of commitment:
1. Willingness to obey and wholeheartedly surrender to the leadership of Jesus Christ (Matt. 16:24-25).
2. Willingness to give sacrificially (Gen. 22:2-3; 9-10).
3. Willingness to endure hard ship for the sake of the gospel (2Tim. 2:3).
4. Willingness to go the extra mile or pay the ultimate price (Acts 21:10-13; Esther 4:15-16).
5. Willingness to witness for Christ (1Cor. 9:16-17).
6. Willingness to fellowship regularly with other Christians (Heb. 10:25).
7. Willingness to spend time alone with God (Joshua 1:7-9; John 15:7-8).
The true cost if commitment to christ is self-dential, cross-bearing, and the continual following of him (Luke 9:23). Furthermore, Jesus tells us that our commitment to Him must supersede our commitment to even our families (Luke 14:26-27). Those who cannot be His disciple.

CONCLUSION
As believers, our slogan should be: “For me to live is Christ” (Phillip. 1:21).

QUESTIONS
1. Mention five signs of commitment?
2. Mention five biblical instances of commitment.