RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 19 JANUARY 2025
LESSON TWENTY-ONE (21)
TOPIC: BE HOSPITABLE
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?
OPENING PRAYER: O Lord, help me to be kind-hearted in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 18:1-10.
[1]And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
[2]And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
[3]And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
[4]Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:
[5]And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.
[6]And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
[7]And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
[8]And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.
[9]And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
[10]And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.
MEMORY VERSE: “Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.” Romans 12:13.
INTRODUCTION: Hospitality is the act of showing kindness and welcoming strangers. We have Corporate and individual hospitality (Acts 2:42-46; 2 Kings 4:8-13). To be hospitable is to be disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity. Being hospitable is a command and a virtue that is commended in the Bible (Hebrews 13:2-3). Hospitality is rooted in generosity, gift exchange, and reciprocity. This lesson shall examine the attributes of a hospitable person and the various blessings attached to being hospitable.
LESSON AIM: To teach students how to be hospitable.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through the lesson, students should be able to:
• Discover what it means to be hospitable.
• Know the benefits of being hospitable
TEACHING PLAN: To attain the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:
a. Allow students to review the previous week’s lesson. They should also be allowed to contribute to the discussion as highlighted in the lesson; they should submit their assignments to the Assistant Teacher for assessment.
b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to conduct the class and guide the discussions. The Assistant Teacher should also mark the attendance and the assignment.
c. Teach the lesson outline, guide the discussions, summarize, conclude, evaluate the lesson, and give an assignment.
TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 18:1-10.
This is the story of Abraham’s hospitality and the blessings he got thereafter. Read and summarise each verse below:
i. ……………………………………….………V1.
ii. ……………………….………………………V2.
iii. …………..……………….…………..……V3.
iv. ………………………………………………V4.
v. ………………………………………………..V5.
vi.……………………………………………..…V6.
vii.…………………………………………….…V7.
viii. ………………………………………………V8.
He was rewarded
ix. …………………………………………………V9.
x. ………………………………………………..V10.
OUTLINES:
1. ATTRIBUTES OF A HOSPITABLE PERSON
The teacher should allow the class to discuss the attributes of hospitable people.
Being hospitable is a mindset. It is a conviction and an incurable attitude that is always displayed by the actions of the hospitable person, just like Abraham entertained the three men in Genesis 18:5.
Some key qualities showcased by hospitable people are stated below:
1. Friendliness: Hospitable persons are pleasant without any form of hostility (Ruth 2:13-14).
2. Generosity: They are extremely liberal and give without holding back (1 Kings 10:10; Proverbs 11:24-25).
3. Openness: They operate with open minds and readily accept new ideas and suggestions (2Kings 4:9-11).
4. Swiftness: They are quick to welcome and entertain guests and strangers all the time (Genesis 19:1-3).
5. Compassion: They are concerned about the state of others (Matthew 15:32-36). This compassion is extended to lost souls thus they go after the lost sheep (Matthew 10:6-8).
6. Selflessness: They are not selfish (2 Corinthians 12:15).
7. Accommodativeness: They can bear long with others and tolerate them (Luke 15:20-24).
8. Warmness: They show kindness with their smiles, words, and actions (2 Samuel 9:1, 7).
9. Bearing Burdens: They relieve others of their problems (Acts 9:36; Romans 15:26).
10. Cordial: They leave a lasting impression of love (2 Samuel 19:32).
11. Sacrificial: They give by denying themselves (John 6:9).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Do you think you are hospitable? Discuss.
2. BENEFITS OF BEING HOSPITABLE
The following are some of the benefits of being hospitable:
i. God pays attention to hospitable people and answers their prayers (Genesis 18:10).
ii. They are blessed by the Father (Matthew 25:34-35).
iii. Their deeds are recognised by Jesus (Matthew 25:40).
iv. It attracts miracles and uncommon blessings (Acts 28:7-8).
v. God is pleased (Hebrews 13:16).
vi. It attracts divine visitation (Hebrews 13:2).
vii. It helps believers express the love of Christ thereby drawing people into the kingdom (Leviticus 19:9-10; 1 Peter 4:8-9).
viii. It is a necessary virtue to relieve or give succour to those in distress (Romans 12:13).
ix. It is a condition that aids Church leadership (Titus 1:7-8; 1 Timothy 3:2).
x. Being hospitable makes a believer inherit the kingdom prepared for him/her by God (Matthew 25:34-36).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why do you think some people are not hospitable?
CONCLUSION: Being inhospitable does not portray us as Christ’s ambassadors. Be hospitable, it is both physically and spiritually rewarding (1 John 3:17-18; Proverbs 19:17).
QUESTIONS:
* Mention five attributes of a hospitable person.
* What are the benefits of being hospitable? Mention four
EVALUATION:.Mention some attributes of a hospitable person.
CLOSING PRAYER: O God, I receive the grace to be hospitable in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) benefits of being hospitable (2×5=10 Marks).
