RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 3 November 2024 Lesson 10: Divine Resistance
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TOPIC: Divine Resistance (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 (NKJV).
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Peter 5:5-7 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 3 November 2024 HYMN)
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 3 November 2024 – Divine Resistance
INTRODUCTION: Despite the magnitude of God’s creations (Psalm 8:3-4), God still humbles Himself to behold the activities of man on earth (Psalm 113:5-6). A proud person is therefore repulsive to Him and He resists such an individual. Lucifer was cast out of heaven because of pride (Isaiah 14:12-14). The Ancient Greek word for ‘pride’ is ‘Hubris’: it describes a personality of dangerous overconfidence or an overinflated self-confidence, synonymous with arrogance. God intentionally builds a wall of resistance against the proud.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- BIBLICAL INSTANCES AND CONSEQUENCES
- BE HUMBLE
1. BIBLICAL INSTANCES AND CONSEQUENCES
The Bible gives records of some characters that were filled with ‘hubris’ and their ends. These include King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:30), King Belshazzar (Daniel 5:22-23), Goliath (1Samuel 17:41-44), the rich fool in Jesus’ parable (Luke 12:16-19), and King Herod (Acts 12:21-23a). These men were resisted and judged by God for their sin of pride (Ezekiel 28:17; Jeremiah 13:15-16); King Nebuchadnezzar was brought low and he ate grass (Daniel 4:31-32). King Belshazzar was slain (Daniel 5:30). Goliath and the rich fool in Jesus’ parable died (1 Samuel 17:50; Luke 12:20) while Herod was eaten by worms and he died (Acts 12:23b). Pride is rebellion against God and a bid to share in His glory.
Furthermore, God reserves the following punishment for the proud. He cuts them off by silencing them (Psalm 12:3). They are known at a distance and kept in derision (Psalm 138:6). He will destroy their house (Proverbs 15:25). He will bring them down (Isaiah 2:12).
He will cause their arrogance to cease (Isaiah 13:11). He is against them and will make them stumble (Jeremiah 50:31-32). He will demean them (Daniel 4:37). They shall be wasted like debris and straw (Malachi 4:1). God sets Himself in battle array against the proud (Obadiah 1:2-4). He repels those who live in pride and self-sufficiency by trusting in themselves and despising others. Pride is sin (Proverbs 21:4), and thus, the proud is abominable to God (Proverbs 16:5a).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Have you ever been taken by pride? Share the consequences with the class.
2. BE HUMBLE
Humility is the antidote for pride and a requirement to walk with God (Micah 6:8). To be humble is simply a lack of pride, a state marked by meekness or modesty without any iota of arrogance (Colossians 3:12). It is the attitude of having no special importance that makes you better than others (Philippians 2:5-8).
Unlike pride which puts a barrier (a wall of resistance) between man and God, humble people receive grace from God (1 Peter 5:5b). He forgives their sins and heals their land (2 Chronicles 7:14). He hears when they call (2 Chronicles 34:27; Psalm 9:12). God will save them (Job 22:29). He guides and teaches them His way (Psalm 25:9). Furthermore, humility comes before honour (Proverbs 18:12; Philippians 2:7-11) and it brings riches and life (Proverbs 22:4).
However, being humble must be a conscious and deliberate resolve; Jesus says whoever humbles himself as a little child, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:4). Humility must be worn like a garment every day (1 Peter 5:5b).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why do some believers embrace pride despite its serious consequences?
CONCLUSION: Pride goes before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). Be humble.
QUESTIONS:
- Mention four consequences of Pride.
- What is the solution to pride?
FURTHER READING:
Sunday: Proverbs 18:12 (KJV)
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Monday: Matthew 23:11 (KJV)
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Tuesday: Matthew 18:3 (KJV)
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Wednesday: 2 Peter 1:10 (KJV)
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Thursday: Isaiah 1:17 (KJV)
Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Friday: Hosea 6:6 (KJV)
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Saturday: Acts 1:18 (KJV)
Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
ASSIGNMENT: Give five (5) differences between being Confident and being Proud. (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?
