RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 5 JANUARY 2025

LESSON NINETEEN (19)
TOPIC: THE ESSENCE OF PRAISE

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 friendship suits me well,
Both young and old 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 6⁶

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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalms 67:3-7
[3]Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
[4]O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
[5]Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
[6]Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
[7]God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

MEMORY VERSE:.“I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.” Psalm 86:12.

INTRODUCTION: In our day-to-day dealings with ourselves, appreciation and praise are considered important especially when we receive help from anyone. This show of appreciation usually acts as an impetus to receiving similar help in the future. As Christians, we know that God loves us more than our earthly fathers. To reciprocate this love, we should praise God no matter the circumstances. One principle a Christian should learn is how to develop the habit of praising God (Psalm 34:1).

OUTLINES:
1. REASONS FOR PRAISING GOD
2. ACCEPTABLE PRAISE

1. REASONS FOR PRAISING GOD
The attributes of God are sufficient reasons for us to praise Him. That is one reason the angels praise God continuously (Isaiah 6:3). God’s holiness is linked with His glory (Exodus 15:11). We should praise God for His goodness and His wonderful works (Psalm 107:8); His righteousness (Psalm 7:17); His jealousy and sovereignty over all things (Exodus 34:14). He is the only God that should be worshipped (Exodus 20:3-4).
We must praise God if we want our lives to be full of miracles and wonders (Psalm 67:5-7). When we praise God, we have victories over our enemies (Psalm 18:3; 2 Chronicles 20:22). Praise is an acceptable sacrifice before God (Hebrews 13:15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention ways of praising God.

2. ACCEPTABLE PRAISE
God is over all mankind, yet, He accepts praise only from those who draw near to Him in holiness and repentance (James 4:8; Psalm 24:3-5). To offer an acceptable praise to God, it is necessary to be a child of God (John 4:23-24). We must confess our sins to God and repent from them (1 John 1:8-9). It is after this that our sacrifice of praise can be acceptable to God (Romans 12:1).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Have you ever sung or played musical instruments to praise God alone and danced well for Him? Share your experience.

CONCLUSION: Praising God is one way we can please Him. So, give Him quality praise.

QUESTIONS:
* Give five reasons why believers should praise God.
* How can we offer acceptable praise to God?

ASSIGNMENT: Praise God for 30 minutes (No marks)