RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 22 October 2023 Lesson 8 – Sonship (Part 1)
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TOPIC: Sonship (Part 1) (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” – John 1:12 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Galatians 4:4-7 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 22 October 2023 HYMN)
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Also Read:
– Open Heaven 22 October 2023 – Pay Your Vows
– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 22 October 2023: Understanding Repentance
– RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 22 October 2023 – Sonship (Part 1)
– RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 22 October 2023: Dress Code And Lifestyle
INTRODUCTION:
In the family of God, gender does not define sonship (Genesis 1:27). Anyone who is under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, adopted through grace is a son of God (Ephesians 1:5). Sonship in our context refers to a relationship with the Almighty God through Jesus Christ which makes Him Father to all believers (Romans 8:15). Sonship is a very important source of authority and dominion which distinguishes sons from others (John 1:12; Galatians 4:7). Beginning from Jesus, the Father always deliberately robes His sons with power (John 5:27; Acts 1:8). This is to empower them to operate fully as His representatives on earth. This lesson focuses on Jesus as the son of God as well as the believers.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- JESUS, THE SON OF GOD
- BELIEVERS AS SONS
1. JESUS, THE SON OF GOD
The Holy Scripture acknowledges the sonship of Jesus severally because the Scripture itself is about Him (John 5:39; Luke 24:44). Jesus’ sonship was acknowledged by God, the Father (Matthew 3:16-17); Himself (John 10:36); devils (Luke 4:41); His disciples (John 6:67-69); His accusers (Matthew 27:54); a Jew (John 1:49) and the angelic host (Luke. 1:35). Also, Jesus’ miracles distinguished Him as the only begotten of the father (John 11:4). His outstanding teaching ministry confirmed Him as the Son of the Most High God (Matthew 7:29; Luke 4:31-32). The prophetic declaration of His birth established the truth about His Sonship (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:32).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss how to explain the Sonship of Jesus to non-believers.
2. BELIEVERS AS SONS
Having established Jesus’ Sonship, the Bible indicates that all believers regardless of gender are “sons” of God (Galatians 3:26-29) in the same degree as Jesus. This truth resonates throughout the New Testament and is at the very heart of the gospel (1 John 3:1-2). The Holy Scripture has several proofs for our sonship, some of which include:
- Our adoption as sons (Romans 8:15).
- The fact that we were given the same Spirit as Jesus (Galatians 4:6).
- Being divinely led by the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14).
- Prophetic support (2 Corinthians 6:18).
- Jesus’ assertion (John 20:17).
- Expectation of God’s creatures (Romans 8:19).
- The fatherhood of God in Jesus’ prayer model (Matthew 6:9).
In addition, just like Jesus, the Scriptures establish the fact that we too as sons have power and authority (Luke 10:19). We have essentially the same mandate (John 14:12). We are in this world as Jesus is (1 John 4:17). We have the same fate (John 15:20). The disciples of Jesus, down the ages, have demonstrated same power and authority (Acts 3:6-8).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Having realised our sonship and authority in Christ, students should discuss how they have harnessed this privilege.
CONCLUSION: You must be born again to attain the “sonship status.” (John 1:12).
QUESTIONS:
- How was the sonship of Jesus acknowledged?
- Mention three proofs of believers’ sonship from the scriptures.
FURTHER READING:
Sunday: James 1:5 – If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Monday: Romans 8:15 – For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Tuesday: Deuteronomy 14:2 – For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 21:6 – And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:
Thursday: John 15:15 – Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Friday: Luke 10:17 – And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
Saturday: Matthew 21:21 – Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention some of your privileges as a child of God on earth and pray to enjoy them. (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?
