RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 15 NOVEMBER 2026
LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: THE BLESSEDNESSOF THE RIGHTEOUS
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?
MEMORY VERSE: “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” Psalm 92:12 (NKJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: PSALM 1:1-3
1. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
INTRODUCTION: Psalm one stands as a kind of introduction to the rest of the Psalms. Its subject matter touches on two themes: the blessedness of the righteous and the doom of the ungodly. In this lesson, we shall do an exposition on **Psalm 1:1-3**, which deals with the character of the righteous and the conditions for divine blessings.
LESSON OUTLINE
1. The Character Of The Righteous
2. The Condition For Divine Blessings And Its Results
THE CHARACTER OF THE RIGHTEOUS
The Psalmist begins with the character of a godly man in verse one: “Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful.”
To be blessed means to be highly favoured by divine grace and to enjoy the bliss of heaven. Firstly, ‘the man’ receives the blessings of God because he does not ‘walk in the counsel of the ungodly.’ The counsels of the ungodly are advice and plans that do not conform to God’s word (**Proverbs 1:10; 2 Samuel 13:3-5, 14**). ‘The ungodly’ live or act without the consciousness of God. Therefore, ‘the man’ (a believer in Christ) who will enjoy the blessings of God must not embrace ungodly principles or practices (**Ephesians 5:11; Proverbs 24:1**).
Secondly, ‘the man’ does not stand in the ways of sinners (**Proverbs 1:11-15; 4:14-17**). That is, he does not compromise, or submit to the position of sinners (**Daniel 3:16-18**). Therefore, ‘the man’ (a believer in Christ) who will enjoy the blessings of God must be firm in his faith and flee from every appearance of evil (**2 Timothy 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:22**).
Thirdly, ‘the man’ does not sit in the seat of the scornful. The scornful are those who mock the heavens or anything that represents God. They openly defy all that is sacred, and make a jest of sin (Exodus 5:2; 2 Chronicles 32:10-15). Scorners are un-teachable because they refuse to listen (Proverbs 9:8a; 15:12). Therefore, the man that will be blessed does not mingle with these people.
Psalm 1:1 therefore implies that sin is progressive, i.e. one evil act leads to another; He who acts by bad counsel may soon do evil deeds, and he who gives himself to evil doings may end up in apostasy (James 1:14-15).
THE CONDITION FOR DIVINE BLESSINGS AND ITS RESULTS
The condition for being blessed is stated in Psalm 1:2, and it means the man’s will, desire, affection, motives, and every principle in his soul are on the side of God and His truth. He takes up the law of the Lord (God’s word) as the rule of his life (Psalm 119:1, 97; James 1:25). To meditate on God’s word is to discourse with oneself concerning the great things contained in it, with a close application of mind. This must continue until the word becomes a reality in his life (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:11).
The result of the fulfilment of the condition for being blessed is found in Psalm 1:3. A man planted by the rivers of water is likened to a man who has a regular supply of nourishment and refreshments. He experiences irreversible fruitfulness and will not suffer loss of any kind (Jeremiah 17:7-8). He will be healthy all-round, prosperous and enjoy the fruit of his labour (Psalm 92:12-14).
CONCLUSION: To remain blessed; abstain from every appearance of evil and live by the word of God.
QUESTIONS:
1. Mention the characteristics of the righteous
2. What should believers do to enjoy divine blessings?
FURTHER READINGS:
SUN: 1 Kings 12:9-14.
MON: 2 Thessalonians 3:6.
TUE: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15.
WED: Galatians 5:1.
THUR: Nehemiah 2:19.
FRI: Proverbs 13:1.
SAT: Proverbs4:20-22.
ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) people the Bible calls “righteous” with one scriptural reference each to support your answer (2X5=10 marks)
