RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 25 DECEMBER 2022

LESSON: SEVENTEEN (17)

DATE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 25TH 2022

TOPIC: DIVINE LEADING AND GUIDANCE II

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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OPENING PRAYER
Father, open my understanding to the need for Your leading

MEMORY VERSE: “And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judeh? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron”. – 2Samuel 2:1

BIBLE PASSAGE: HABAKKUK 2:1-2

1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.

2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

INTRODUCTION
The Bible is full of records of believers who yielded to the leading and guidance of God. While it may seem difficult for some people in our contemporary world to allow God in their pursuit, Christians that meet the requirements will walk in the path of God.

TEXT REVIEW: HABAKKUK 2:1-2

Prophet Habakkuk recounted his activities when he was waiting on God to speak to him.
A. He stood upon his watch to …… V1
B. The Lord told him to;
i. . …..V2b
ii. ……. V2c
iii. So that …….. V2d

LESSON OUTLINES
1. BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF DIVINE LEADING AND GUIDANCE
2. REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVINE LEADING AND GUIDANCE

BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF DIVINE LEADING AND GUIDANCE

The following are some instances of those who were led and guided by God in the bible:

i. *Genesis 12:1-4*, God ordered Abram out of his country to a promised land and he obeyed.

ii. *Numbers 9:17-23* The Israelites obeyed the instruction of God to travel with the cloud.

iii. *Genesis 31:3:* God instructed Jacob to return to his fatherland.

iv. *1Kings 18:1* God told Elijah to show himself to a Ahab as He would open the heavens for the rain to fall.

v. *2Samuel 5:19,* David enquired from God on whether to go against the Philistines or not.

vi. *Matthew 2:9-12* God led and guided the wise men to the place of birth of Jesus Christ.

vii. *Acts 9:10-11*, the Lord gave and guided Ananias to a specific address of Saul of Tarsus.
Surprisingly, the Holy Spirit can forbid you to perform a task, though, it may seem like it would please God (Acts 16:6).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Like the above examples, students should mention specific instructions they get from God and whether or not they obeyed.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVINE LEADING AND GUIDANCE

Some of the requirements for divine leading and guidance are listed below:

i. Delights in the Lord Psalm 37:4-5; 1Corinthians 2:9).

ii. Passion for God’s will (Luke 22:42). The will of God does not leave you miserable or regretful but rather it takes you to the expected end (Jeremiah 29:11)

iii. The willingness to be led (Romans 8:14; Psalm 23:1-2).

iv. The attitude of meekness (Psalm 25 9) : meekness equals being teachable.

v. The attitude of enquiry (Jeremiah 6:16; Matthew 7:7)

vi. The attitude of hearing and listening – activate the listening mode (Psalm 85:8; Habakkuk 2:1-2).

vii. The attitude of patience (Isaiah 28:16). Do not force yourself to hear what God is not saying

viii. Soak in and meditate on the word of God (Psalm 119:105).

ix. Pay attention to godly leaders over you (1Samuel 3:9).

x. Obey previous instructions (Mark 4:24b). If you have not harkened to previous instructions, you may not hear the next move of God.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Mention other requirements for divine leading and guidance not listed above.

SUMMARY
The scripture is full of people who were practically guilded by God. You too can be led by God today.

CONCLUSION
If God is the One leading you, you can never miss the mark. Ask for the grace to understand the mind of God and be guided in the right direction. If you think you have gone far in the wrong direction and refuse to turn back, you will only end in the wrong destination.

CLOSING PRAYER
Father, I receive the grace to meet all the requirements for divine leading and guidance

ASSIGNMENT
Recall and write down an occasion that you refused to follow the leading of God and the consequence of such disobedience. Make a pledge to be led and guided by God always. (No mark).