RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 6 JUNE 2021

TOPIC: THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL

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, help me to be an incurable witness for Christ.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Mark 16:15-20

MEMORY VERSE: For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel” 1 Cor. 9:16.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Shortly after the baptism and wilderness experiences of Jesus Christ, His earthly ministry started with the preaching of the gospel and ended with the commissioning of the disciples for the same assignment (Mk 1:9-14; Matt 28:18-20). Without doubt, this must have been an issue topmost in the heart of the Lord Jesus Christ for all generations.

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TEXT REVIEW: Mark 16:15-20.
After the Lord Jesus Christ directed believers to preach to every creature all over the worid, He backed up the directive with certain authorities and consequences:
Identify any five of such authorities according to Mark 16:16-18. For instance:
i. Those who fail to believe and baptised shall be dammed. Mark 16:16

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: A MUST FOR ALL BELIEVERS
A. NECESSITY OF THE GOSPEL:
Teacher should explain the following points to the students.

i. The Lord commanded all believers to preach the gospel. Matt. 28:18-20.

ii. The gospel is the power and wisdom of God. 1 Cor. 1:24.
iii. Failure to preach the gospel attracts a curse. 1 Cor. 9:16.

iv. Preaching of the gospel is a mandatory duty to all believers. 2 Tim. 4:2; Acts 18:26.

V. The gospel is the avenue through which all human race/souls can be saved. 2Pet. 3:9, 1 Tim. 2:4.
vi. Through the gospel, sinners/weary and perishing souls can repent and obtain everlasting life. Matt. 11:28, Isaiah 61:1-3, John 3:36.
vii. The Lord is the central message of the gospel. Matt. 11:28.
viii. The Lord Jesus Christ is the one who pleads our cause with God the Father. 1 John 2:1-2.
ix. The blood of the Lord Jesus cleanses us from all sins. 1 John 1:7.
X. Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ must, therefore, preach the gospel and win souls to the kingdom of God. 1 Cor. 9:16, Rom 1:16.

B. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT:
Teacher should explain the following requirements for the preachers of the gospel (i.e. to preach effectively).
i. Divine wisdom. James 1:5-8; Acts 17:15-34.
ii. Compassionate heart. Matt. 9:36; Matt. 23:37.
ii. The power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:18, 4:31; 16:16-18.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why is the preaching of the gospel compulsory for all believers?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE MESSAGE IS SIMPLE
i. Jesus is the moral which was from the beginning. John 1:1,14.
ii. All souls belong to God. Ezekiel 18:4.
ii. All souls have sinned. Rom. 3:23.
iv. Every soul that confess and repent from their sins will obtain mercy. Prov. 28:13; 1 John 1:8-10.
v. Those who confessed and repented from their sins will obtain the gift of eternal life. Rom. 6:23.
vi. The blood of Jesus Christ alone is the means by which the sins of the whole world can be washed away. Heb. 9:14.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Mention the content of the message of the gospel.

SUMMARY: The message of the gospel brings salvation to the whole world.

CONCLUSION: If the Lord Jesus Christ saw the preaching of the gospel as unavoidable, then, believers therefore have no excuse. He has promised that we will do greater works (John 14:12) and that He will be with us always
(Matt. 28:20). Pray and obey now.

EVALUATION: What are the content and power of the gospel?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help all the believers to preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ anywhere they go.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify any five enemies of the gospel.