RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 10 November 2024 Lesson 11: Consecration
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TOPIC: Consecration (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1 (KJV).
BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 1:5-6 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 10 November 2024 HYMN)
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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INTRODUCTION: Consecration from its Hebrew root “millu’” means a dedicatory sacrifice. This refers to persons or things being separated or belonging to God. They are sacred and set apart for the service of God. In the Old Testament era, the race of Abraham and the tribe of Levi were consecrated to God (Exodus 13:2, 12, 15; Numbers 3:12). In the New Testament, Christians are regarded as being consecrated to the Lord (1 Peter 2:9). In consecration, we have our roles as Christians while God has His roles.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- OUR ROLE
- GOD’S ROLE
1. OUR ROLE
Consecration plays an important role in our growth as God’s children. Our part is the practical side of separating ourselves from sinful living (Romans 12:1; 2 Corinthians 6:17). Consecration is not optional for believers since we are all God’s priests (1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6). To dedicate our hearts to God, we must make a conscious, willing decision to surrender our soul, mind, heart, and body to God (Matthew 16:24-25; Hebrews 10:22) Also since consecration is a personal choice, it is important to reflect on and search out the true motive of our hearts (Jeremiah 17:10; Philippians 4:8). We must separate ourselves from things the world promotes, when the Holy Spirit convicts us that those things are wicked (1 John 2:16). We must draw closer to God through His word (James 4:8).
People who exhibited the entire consecration in the Bible include Caleb and Joshua (Numbers 32:12), Josiah and his subjects (2 Kings 23:3;25) and Apostle Paul (Philippians 3:7-8). Jesus is the perfect example of consecration, in that He faithfully carried out God’s will and served Him in absolute perfection (John 15:13; Galatians 1:4; 1 John 3:16).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Although believers’ consecration is a work in progress, students should share their consecration stories so far.
2. GOD’S ROLE
God’s part of our being consecrated is to prepare us for His use by actually making us holy (Deuteronomy 7:6). In being prepared for holy use, God also prepares our body for use in the ministry (Ephesians 4:7). As Christians, God has already cleansed us on the inside and made us holy through His truth (John 15:3). The mission of Jesus was to sanctify believers (John 17:19). Paul said Christians are called to be “saints,” and their sanctification comes through Christ (1 Corinthians 1:2; Romans 1:7).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss the possible outcomes a believer who refuses consecration may face in his/her Christian life.
CONCLUSION: God uses sanctified vessels for His glorious purpose (2 Timothy 2:20-21). He can use you in a greater dimension.
QUESTIONS:
- What is our part in consecration?
- How does God prepare us for consecration?
FURTHER READING:
Sunday: 1 Peter 1:14-16 (KJV)
14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Monday: Matthew 6:33-34 (KJV)
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Tuesday: 1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Wednesday: Isaiah 6:8 (KJV)
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Thursday: 1 John 3:16 (KJV)
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Friday: Psalm 37:4-6 (KJV)
4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Saturday: 1 John 2:17 (KJV)
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
ASSIGNMENT: State five (5) people consecrated unto God in the Bible (2X5=10 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?
