RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 22 September 2024 Lesson 4 – The Foundational Truth
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TOPIC: The Foundational Truth (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” – John 17:17 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 3:13-17 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 22 September 2024 HYMN)
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Also Read:
– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 22 September 2024 – The Creature Called Man
– RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 22 September 2024 – The Foundational Truth
– RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 22 September 2024: New Dawn
INTRODUCTION: The Greek word for truth is aletheia, which means to un-hide or hide nothing. It conveys the thought that truth is always there, always open and available for all to see, with nothing being hidden or obscured. The Hebrew word for truth is emeth, which means firmness, constancy, and duration. Such a definition implies an everlasting substance and something that can be relied upon. Truth must originate from somewhere. Ignoring the truth always leads to undesired consequences.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- THE WORD IS THE TRUTH
- BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES
1. THE WORD IS THE TRUTH
Jesus made the simple statement I am the truth (John 14:6) and John 1:1, 14 tells us that Jesus is the Word. Mathematically, it means:
If Jesus=The Truth ………………..equation 1
And Jesus=The Word ………………..equation 2
Therefore, the Word = the Truth (John 17:17).
The Truth is not relative; rather it is absolute, accurate, and unchangeable (2 Corinthians 13:8). The truth of God’s word is divinely inspired and therefore profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119:9). The word gives wisdom and direction (Colossians 3:16; Psalm 119:105). God’s word is sharp and powerful (Hebrews 4:12). If we know the word of God, we know the truth that will deliver and make us free (Psalm 107:20; John 8:32). The word of God is incorruptible: it gives us a solid spiritual foundation in the faith and an inheritance among the saints of God (1 Peter 1:23; Acts 20:32).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should share experiences that convinced them that the scripture is the truth.
2. BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES
Almost speedily as the word is running with sound doctrines, the devil is also making efforts, as a busybody, to counter the effort of God through his diverse and varying false doctrines such as:
- Jesus is not the Son of God (1 John 4:1-3).
- There is no resurrection of the dead (1 Corinthians 15:13-19).
- The days of miracles are over (Hebrews 13:8).
- The days of tithing are over (Malachi 3:10-13).
- Holiness is impossible (Philippians 4:13; Luke 1:37).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What other lies or half-truths you have come across in your Christian life that others must beware of?
CONCLUSION: Time spent in ensuring that the original truth is well known is not a wasted one, after all, we know that Satan is more organised in these last days in the spread of his doctrines.
QUESTIONS:
- How is the word the truth?
- Mention some false doctrines and scriptures that counter them.
FURTHER READING:
Sunday: Numbers 23:19 (KJV)
God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Monday: 2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV)
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Tuesday: 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
Wednesday: 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
Thursday: Psalm 107:20 (KJV)
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Friday: 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Saturday: 2 John 7 (KJV)
For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) truths revealed by Jesus contrary to popular opinion during His earthly ministry (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?
