RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 13 OCTOBER 2024
LESSON SEVEN (07)
TOPIC: THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP
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 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?
OPENING PRAYER: Father, let me understand what it takes to be a Disciple.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 9:57-62.
[57]And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
[58]And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
[59]And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
[60]Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
[61]And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
[62]And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
MEMORY VERSE: “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” 1 John 2:6.
INTRODUCTION: The term “disciple” originally meant a pupil or an apprentice to a teacher or master craftsman. It is another word for a follower of Christ, one who is learning to be like his Master (Matthew 16:24; 1Peter 2:21-22). Discipline is the quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way which involves obeying specific rules. We shall examine what a disciple’s attitude to sin should be and the key disciplines of true disciples.
LESSON AIM: To teach believers what it costs to be a disciple.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the study, students should be able to:
• Understand what discipleship entails.
• Identify the attributes of a disciple.
• Recognise the key discipline of a disciple.
TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:
a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignments.
b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
c. Teach the lesson outline, summarize, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.
TEXT REVIEW: Luke 9:57-62.
A. The Lord Jesus recounts the cost of discipleship (because many love to follow Him but are not ready to pay the price).
i. It happened that as they were going in the way, he came to Him and said he would follow Him wherever He went V57.
ii. And Jesus said ………………………………V58.
iii. And he says to another …………………V59.
iv. Jesus saith unto him ……….…………..V60.
v. And another also said ……………………V61.
vi. Jesus then said to Him ……..…………V62.
OUTLINES:
1. A DISCIPLE’S ATTRIBUTE
2. KEY DISCIPLINES
1. A DISCIPLE’S ATTRIBUTE
1. The starting point in following Jesus’ exemplary life is the forgiveness of sin and reconciliation with God through Jesus’ death.
2. Then, a disciple of Jesus enters a life-long learning process to live the same life as Jesus lived (Luke 6:40). Just as their Master, the disciples of Christ must:
i. Commit to doing all of God’s will while giving up their own will (Luke 22:42);
ii. Live a sin-free life and overcome lust (Galatians 5:24); be willing to suffer (Philippians 1:29);
iii. Love unconditionally in the face of adversity (Matthew 5:43-45);
iv. Be diligent and zealous for the things of God (Hebrews 6:10-11);
v. Have a burden for soul winning (Acts 4:16-20);
vi. Live sacrificially (2 Corinthians 12:15);
vii. Remain humble and obedient (Philippians 2:5-8).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What other attributes do you think a disciple should have?
2. KEY DISCIPLINES
Anyone who will follow the examples of Jesus successfully must be disciplined because discipline is the hallmark of success. Some of the key disciplines every disciple of Christ must have are:
1. Purposefulness: Concentration is the secret of power. The first discipline of discipleship is to be purposeful, determined, single-minded, and focused in the pursuit of the Lord and His kingdom (Philippians 3:13; Matthew 6:24).
2. Perseverance: Like our Master, Jesus; Disciples must stay focused on the task and avoid distractions. Be persistent in proclaiming the word at all times, and avoid discouragement (Matthew 10:22-23).
3. Promptness: The ability not to put off for tomorrow what must be done today is a great gift to be sought from God. It is the gift to joyfully run to what God instructs without delay. There is a peril in procrastination (Psalm 95:6-8; Proverbs 27:1).
4. Permanence: When we accepted Christ, there were some things we used to do that we have no business doing now. Things like: harmful habits, ruinous relationships, perilous pleasures, etc. We need to give up our former ways and not look back (Hebrews 12:1-2; Luke 9:58-62).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Mention additional key disciplines of a disciple
CONCLUSION: The role of every disciple is to stay committed and true to the Master. This will lead to great success.
QUESTIONS:
* Mention three attributes of a disciple.
* What are the key disciplines of a disciple?
EVALUATION: Students should mention three attributes of a disciple.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please keep me as Your true disciple till the end.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five benefits of discipline (2×5=10 Marks).
