RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ MANUAL 30 JANUARY 2022
LESSON TWENTY-TWO (22)
TOPIC: CHRISTIANS AND POLITICS (PART 1)
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?
Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 30 January 2022
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Today’s devotional: Open Heaven 30 January 2022
OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to play my
role to ensure that only the righteous are in
authority.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Nehemiah 5:14-19.
[14] Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
[15] But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
[16] Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
[17] Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.
[18] Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.
[19] Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
MEMORY VERSE: “When the righteous are in
authority, the people rejoice; but when the
wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” Proverbs 29:2.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Generally, politics
can be described as the methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organisation or a movement.
Politics is all about influence. It is this influence that further births positive or negative changes in the lives of the people. The involvement of Christians in politics is neither Christianity because it is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth (Gen.1:28; Matt.5:13-16).
IV. TEXT REVIEW: Nehemiah 5:14-19.
Nehemiah was a true agent of change and
demonstrated the following six spheres of
commitments to the people as the Governor
of Judah. Neh.5:14.
(a) Commitment to transparent and accountable administration. Vs 14-15a.
(b) Commitment to the…..v15b.
(c) Commitment to the ……v16.
(d) Commitment to the …V17.
(e) Commitment to ……… V18.
() Commitment to …… …. v19.
Nehemiah changed the structure and attitude of the people by being involved. Therefore, get involved.
LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLITICS
(i) Teacher should first ask students to explain why many Christians do not get involved in politics (political apathy)
(ii) Teacher should enumerate five (5) points
given below which Christians use as excuse for not engaging in political activities:
(a) Politics is a dirty game and worldly affair
(b) Political involvements will take one to hell
(c) All politicians are liars, corrupt ad promiscuous
(d) It is an opportunity to embezzle money or amass wealth unlawfully
(e) Most politicians are fetish or occultic.
(iii) Teacher should emphasize the following
truths:
(a) Although the kingdom of the believers is in heaven, God gave us the earth/land to possess as possession. (Obadiah 1:17).
(b) Believers heritage includes the country/cities and towns which God has given us. We own it and need to reign on it. (Rev.5:10).
(c) The earth is the Lord’s….What belongs to our God belongs to us (Ps.24:1; Ps.8:6).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why are people afraid of
politics?
LESSON OUTLINE 2: WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?
(i) It is the desire of God that belivers take charge and have influence here on earth (Deut.28:13). We are to take the lead and allow kingdom values shape our society. (Matt. 5:13-16).
(ii) The leaders we elect, or fail to elect have great influence on our freedom, wellbeing and the fulfilment of our God-given mandate. They can choose to protect our right to worship and
spread the gospel, or prevent us from exercising such rights. (Esther 4:14; Dan. 6:2).
(iii) Politics like other sectors of naational developments (health, finance, etc.) should be explored to “teach all nations” in order to demonstrate the exemplary life and flavour of godliness. (Dan.6:1-3; Prov.29:2).
(iv) The involvement of godly Christians in politics will reduce corruption, disorderliness, mischief and other socio-economic vices in the society. (2 Chron.14:1-6; Prov. 29:2).
(vi) To effect positive and lasting changes that will benefit the society.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What can believers do to
eliminate the fear of failure or defeat in politics?
SUMMARY: Believers must be involved in
politics.
CONCLUSION: God is still looking for the
righteous few, in order to uplift our nations
(Gen.18:32).
EVALUATION: Why must the believers be involved in politics?
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let all Your children awake from political slumber and apathy.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) consequences of appointing or electing ungodly/bad people to lead.
