RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 4TH OF OCTOBER 2020
TOPIC: COMMITMENT
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, give me the grace to be committed to kingdom business.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Philippians 3:8-14
MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord”. 1 Corinthians 15:58
INTRODUCTION: Commitment means been bound to a course of action or to another person or persons. There are numerous references in the bible addressing the Christians in various aspects of life: to our families, neighbours, employers ,the church, our health and in all things we do or say (Eph.6:5; Heb.10:25).
But the bible also teaches that the chef commitment of our lives is to God Himself (Matt. 22:37-38). God requires our complete devotion, all that we do and all that we can be.
TEXT REVIEW: Philippians 3:8-14
A. Apostle Paul, in this passage, consider all his past achievements ! spiritual, academic, religious) as loss because of the following reasons: For the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus. – v8a.
That he may win Christ. – v8b.
LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF COMMITMENT
A. There are several instances of commitment in the bible.
Abraham was ready to sacrifice his son, Isaac (Gen.22:2-3).
David’s men risked their lives to get water for their master (2 Sam.23:15-17).
Ruth stayed with Naomi during her hard times. (Ruth 1:11-18).
Esther was committed to saving the Jews from destruction (Esther 4:15-16).
Joshua demonstrated unwavering commitment to the worship and service of God (Joshua 24:15).
Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were resolute in their faith even in the face of threat to their lives (Daniel 1:8-16, 3:13-18).
Paul was ready to spend and be spent for the course of the gospel. (2 Corinthians 12:15; Phil. 1:21).
David was committed to praising God. (Psalm 57:7; 108:1).
These are for our admonition as Christians.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention examples of believers who are showing commitment in our contemporary time.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: SIGNS AND COST OF COMMITMENT
A. Commitment comes out of love, gratitude and passion. Here are some signs of commitment: Willingness to obey and wholeheartedly surrender to the leadership of Jesus Christ (Matt. 16:25-25).
Willingness to give sacrificially (Gen. 22:2-3, 9-10). Willingness to endure hardship for the sake of the gospel (2 Timothy 2:3).
Willingness to go extra mile or pay the ultimate price (Acts 12:10-13; Esther 4: 15-16).
Willingness to witness for Christ (1 Corinthians 9:16-17). Willingness to spend quality time alone with God (Joshua 1:7-9; John 15:7-8).
A. The true cost of commitment to Christ is self-denial, cross-bearing and the continual following of Him (Luke 9:23).
C. Jesus tells us that our commitment to Him must supersede our commitment to even our families (Luke 14:26-27). Those who cannot make that kind of commitment cannot be His disciple.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention the things they have been doing to show their commitment to Christ.
SUMMARY: The numerous instances of commitment in the bible is a proof that any believer can be committed if they are willing and ready to pay the price.
CONCLUSION: As believers, our slogan should be: “For me to live is Christ” (Philippians 1:21).
EVALUATION: Students should mention some prices and costs believers can pay to show commitment to Christ.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I receive the grace to pay the price of commitment to You.
*ASSIGNMENT*: Students should mention five (5) reasons for lack of commitment to God among many Christians today