RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 16 MARCH 2025

LESSON TWENTY-NINE (29)
TOPIC: DILIGENCE
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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Hebrews 6:10-12 (NKJV)
[10] For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
[11] And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,
[12] that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
MEMORY VERSE: “He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.” Proverbs 10:4 (NKJV).
INTRODUCTION: Diligence is a steady perseverance in one’s effort. Diligent people get the job done. They do not quit until they have given it their all. The Bible uses the word diligence in several ways, and it is always in a positive sense. Those who work diligently will most likely reap a good result, while those who refuse to work with persistence suffer the consequences.
LESSON AIM: To teach students diligence and its rewards.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Explain the concept of diligence.
b. Identify some attributes of the diligent.
c. Understand the dangers of laziness.
TEXT REVIEW: Hebrews 6:10-12.
i. According to the writer of this passage, God rewards the work and labour of love shown towards his name and the ………………….V10.
ii. The writer also desires that ……..……..V11.
iii. As well as not becoming ….…………..V12a.
iv. But imitate ………….……………………….…V12b
OUTLINES:
1. Attributes Of The Diligent
2. Dangers Of Laziness
1. ATTRIBUTES OF THE DILIGENT
A. Diligent people possess the following attributes:
i. They plan, save, and work to meet needs (Proverbs 13:4).
ii. They identify opportunities and make good use of time (Proverbs 12:27).
iii. Through their effective performance, they attain leadership roles and prosper (Proverbs 12:24).
iv. They discover their talents/gifts and make profitable use of them (1 Corinthians 12:7).
B. In the light of the above attributes,
i. Believers are to be diligent in identifying false teachers (1Timothy 4:1-5).
ii. Avoid myths and fruitless discussions (1 Timothy 4:7).
iii. Guard their hearts against falsehood, evil thoughts, and lustful desires, so that their enemy (Satan) will not take advantage of them (Proverbs 4:23; 2 Corinthians 2:10-11).
iv. Set an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and purity (1 Timothy 4:12).
v. Devote themselves to the reading, preaching and teaching of the Scriptures (1 Timothy 4:13).
C. Being a follower of Christ is also to be pursued with diligence (2 Peter 1:10).
i. The lackadaisical way some professing believers approach their relationship with God is worrisome (Luke 9:61-62).
ii. The ultimate goal is to diligently love the Lord (Mark 12:28-31).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What are you currently doing to become a positive role model?
2. DANGERS OF LAZINESS
Laziness is the opposite of diligence and the Bible warns against being lazy (Romans 12:11). These are some of the dangers of being lazy:
1. Lazy people increase in poverty due to a lack of understanding (Proverbs 24:30-34).
2. They are wasters of time, talent and opportunities (Proverbs 18:9).
3. They live in the bondage of fear (Proverbs 22:13) which is contrary to the plan of God for His people (Romans 8:15; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:18).
4. They will become slaves to the diligent (Proverbs 12:24). Since lazy people are not ready to take initiative, they will continue to run errands for the diligent.
5. They are likely to lose their positions in God’s kingdom (Matthew 25:26-28).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How do you handle laziness?
CONCLUSION: When we make diligence a common ingredient in everything we do, we set a standard that will propel us toward godliness and a life of excellence.
EVALUATION: Students should identify five (5) attributes of the diligent and five (5) woes of the lazy.
CLOSING PRAYER: My Lord, I receive grace to be diligent in all my endeavours.
ASSIGNMENT: State five (5) benefits of being diligent (2X5=10 Marks).