RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 20 September 2026 Lesson 3 – Water Baptism
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TOPIC: Water Baptism (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. – Acts 2:41 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 28:19-20 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 20 September 2026 HYMN)
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
INTRODUCTION: The word “baptise” comes from the Greek word “baptizo,” which means “to immerse or dip under water.” Water baptism is a public declaration of our promise not to walk in sin anymore. It also connects us to the body of Christ. Jesus Himself was baptised by immersion (Matthew 3:16).
LESSON OUTLINES 1: THE DESCRIPTION
Water baptism is a Christian rite representing a public profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. It symbolises identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, signifying commitment to God. Being submerged in the water represents dying to one’s old life, and rising from the water symbolises the new life in Christ. The act is a command from Jesus and an act of obedience for believers (Matthew 28:19-20). Water baptism is a practical demonstration of our spiritual reality and a personal testimony that we have passed from the old life of sin to the new life of righteousness in Christ through faith (Colossians 2:11-12).
The main requirements for water baptism are a personal faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and repentance from sin. You must also have heard the Gospel message and be able to make a public confession of faith that you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Saviour. The correct way to get baptised is that prayer is offered and the person is lowered under the water before rising to signify a new beginning in the name of “The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit,” which is what Jesus commanded us. As soon as a person believes in Christ, he can be, and is encouraged to be baptised (Acts 8:35-39; 10:45-48).
LESSON OUTLINES 2: THINGS TO NOTE
- It is not the baptism that saves but baptism is a response to the declaration of an inward, saving faith.
- Those who have given their lives to Christ are encouraged to proclaim their faith publicly through water baptism. However, not all believers may have the opportunity to do so due to some uncontrollable factors like the “thief on the cross” (Luke 23:39-43).
- Water baptism should be done in the name of “The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).
- Any believer in Christ who has been baptised by immersion should be welcomed and accepted by the Church of God, irrespective of denomination.
- No one is ineligible for baptism due to past sins; in fact, baptism is a sign that you believe and have been cleansed from sin through faith in Christ.
CONCLUSION: Water baptism is a public declaration of faith in the saving grace of Jesus.
QUESTIONS:
- Briefly describe Water Baptism.
- Mention five things to note about Water Baptism.
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Mark 16:16 (KJV)
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Monday: Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Tuesday: Romans 6:3-4 (KJV)
3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Wednesday: Acts 2:38 (KJV)
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Thursday: 1 Peter 3:21 (KJV)
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Friday: Acts 2:41 (KJV)
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Saturday: Colossians 2:12 (KJV)
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
ASSIGNMENT: If you have not been baptised by immersion, plan to join the next batch (No mark).
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?
