RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 1 June 2025 – Lesson 40
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TOPIC: The Covenant Meal (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 1 June 2025)
MEMORY VERSE: “I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” – John 6:51 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 11:24-29 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 1 June 2025)
24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.
27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.
INTRODUCTION: The covenant meal is the Holy Communion that is taken as a symbol of the new covenant between God and man through Jesus for the remission of sin (Matthew 26:26-28). Also, taking this meal demonstrates the Lord’s death till He comes again. Our focus is how the meal can be beneficial if taken the right way.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- CONDITIONS
- BENEFITS
1. CONDITIONS
To take the Holy Communion properly, we must take note of the following conditions:
i. A regenerated life. You must be born again (John 3:3). It must be taken by only those who have been redeemed i.e. the Brethren (1 Corinthians 11:33).
ii. It must be taken in memory of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 22:19). Christ expects us to remember His ultimate sacrifice (death) for us till He comes (1 Corinthians 11:25-26).
iii. It must be eaten worthily. Do not harbour unconfessed sins; bitterness, envy, unforgiving attitude, unbelief, lust, immorality, etc. (1 Corinthians 11:27; Galatians 5:19-21).
iv. It must be taken under self-examination. You are to examine yourself to avoid sickness, weakness or death (1 Corinthians 11:28-30; 2 Corinthians 13:5a).
v. It must be taken decently and orderly. It should not be taken in a rowdy manner (1 Corinthians 11:33-34; 14:40).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Can Children take the Holy Communion? The class should discuss.
2. BENEFITS
Partaking in the Holy Communion gives life eternal (John 6:53-54). It is a desirable meal that gives strength for the journey ahead (1 Kings 19:7-8). The Holy Communion is a meal of favour and prosperity (Exodus 12:35-36). It is a meal that protects and preserves amid God’s judgement on the wicked (Exodus 12:27) and delivers (Exodus 12:30-33). At the Holy Communion, secrets are revealed (Matthew 26:19-23). It is a healing meal (Psalm 105:37; Deuteronomy 29:5-6). It is a privileged meal to partake in for all believers in Christ (1 Corinthians 11:24-25).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should share their experience with the class on how the Holy Communion has benefited them.
CONCLUSION: The Holy Communion is a sure fortification for all believers in Christ. We must desire and maximise every opportunity to partake in it. Do not allow ignorance or sin to stand between you and this Covenant meal.
QUESTIONS
- What are the qualifications to partake in the covenant meal?
- Mention the benefits that can be derived from the Holy Communion.
ASSIGNMENT: State five conditions for taking the Holy Communion (2×5=10 Marks).
RCCG 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 friendship suits me well,
Both young and old 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 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?
