RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 5 April 2026 Lesson 31 – Self Worth
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TOPIC – Self Worth (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, open my eyes to know my worth. (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 5 April 2026)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
MEMORY VERSE: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. – Psalm 139:14 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 17:33-36 (KJV)
33 And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock:
35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
36 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.
INTRODUCTION: Self-worth connotes the core beliefs you have about your values. It is usually a product of one’s background and life experiences. Self-worth is relatively stable or permanent, such that it becomes an enduring determinant of several decisions later in life. Developing positive self-worth is central to good relationships with others. Self-worth is vital in marriage, corporate settings, ministry and other areas of life.
TEXT REVIEW: 1 Samuel 17:33-36.
The statement made by King Saul could have demoralized the young David if the latter had not worked on his self-esteem and understood his worth. V33.
If David had allowed the King’s verdict to intimidate him, the children of Israel may lose the battle and become slaves to their enemies. However, David convinced the King of his ability to confront Goliath through his experiences with the sheep in the jungle. He narrated how he went after a lion and a bear that attacked the sheep and delivered them from their mouths. Vs 34-35.
He assured the King that God would give him victory over the enemy of His people, and God did. V36.
LESSON OUTLINE:
- UNDERSTAND SELF-WORTH
- OVERCOME NEGATIVE SELF-PERCEPTION
1. UNDERSTAND SELF-WORTH
A. Our value comes from knowing that God created us in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27). God values each of us deeply and considers us precious (Isaiah 43:4; John 3:16).
B. To broaden our understanding, it is important to consider the three main components of self-worth: self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-love:
- Self-awareness: Self-awareness refers to the ability to recognise our emotional triggers and habits. It also involves identifying our strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge forms the basis of many decisions (Judges 11:9; 16:16-17).
- Self-acceptance: With self-acceptance comes patience, compassion and kindness to us. We understand that making mistakes, experiencing setbacks, loss, or plans not working out as we would like is part of life and being human (Job 1:20-22). This removes anxiety and can make us feel confident and secure (Philippians 4:6; Matthew 6:27).
- Self-love: This pushes us to deliberately make an effort at eating healthy, listening to our body, taking good care of ourselves, learning to forgive ourselves, letting go of toxic relationships, setting boundaries and saying ‘No’ to others when we should (Genesis 13:7-9). It helps us nurture our strengths and learn to manage our weaknesses.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Share the experiences you have had, to show that you understand your worth
2. OVERCOME NEGATIVE SELF-PERCEPTION
A. Negative self-perception often begins in the mind (Proverbs 4:23).
i. We must identify and confront harmful thought patterns (2 Corinthians 10:5).
ii. Replace the lies of inadequacy and low self-esteem with the truth of God’s word (John 8:32; Romans 12:2).
iii. Avoid comparing yourself to others, as comparison breeds discontent and insecurity (2 Corinthians 10:12).
iv. Do not live your life relying on human opinion or approval because our worth is based on God’s approval (1 Thessalonians 2:4).
B. Let go of past mistakes and embrace the new identity you have in Christ (Philippians 3:13-14).
i. Accept God’s grace, knowing that His power is made perfect in your weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12:9).
ii. Speak words of life and affirmation over yourself, aligning your speech with God’s truth (Proverbs 18:21).
C. The attitude of gratitude helps shift focus away from negative thoughts to God’s blessings (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How did you handle people/situations who/that try to make you feel less of yourself?
CONCLUSION: Understanding self-worth is essential for living a confident and fulfilled life in Christ.
CLOSING PRAYER: Dear Lord, by Your grace, I develop positive self-perception in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT
Give two of the three components of self-worth (No Marks).
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
- 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. - 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. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee - 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. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
