RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 9 February 2025 Lesson 24: Choose Wisely
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TOPIC: Choose Wisely (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well.” – Judges 14:3 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Judges 14:1-3 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 9 February 2025 HYMN)
1 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.
2 And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get her for me to wife.
3 Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well.
Also Read:
– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 9 February 2025 – The Guidance Of The Holy Spirit
INTRODUCTION: Humans are choice beings. God, in His sovereignty, allows them to make their choices by picking between two or more possibilities and living with the consequences (Deuteronomy 30:19). As dynamic as the marriage institution is, it starts by making the right choice. God never forced Eve on Adam; rather, Adam chose Eve after God presented her to him (Genesis 2:22-23). In marriage, God does not choose your mate, He gives you the complete responsibility to make your choice but He will guide you when you take the matter to Him in prayers (Proverbs 18:22, Genesis 24:14). Choose wisely with God.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- Choices And Their Consequences
- Make The Right Choice
1. CHOICES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES
A choice is an option, a decision, an opportunity to choose. Life is about choices and the question of choice will always pop up at one point or the other (Deuteronomy 30:19). This issue of choice is imperative because it can affect one’s destiny positively or otherwise. King Solomon chose to love many strange women who turned his heart after their gods in his old age (1 Kings 11:1-4). Lot chose the wrong location for his agricultural business and it affected his family negatively (Genesis 13:10-11). Amnon, through his lustful desire, chose to listen to the counsel of his friend – Jonadab, to defile his sister and he lost his life afterwards (2 Samuel 13:5, 11-14, 32). The choice to follow God will lead us to eternity (John 6:40).
In the same vein, choosing the right marriage partner is important because today’s choice has a lot of effects on the future.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Which decision did you make that you were grateful for?
2. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
Marriage is a lifelong decision (Matthew 19:6-9) that can either make or mar one’s destiny. So, there is a need to choose wisely with God as your guide (Psalm 32:8). Be sure that you and your partner have a ‘Father-child’ relationship with God and be His ‘sheep’ (John 10:27).
Your choice must be based on the right counsel (Proverbs 15:22). Engage the Holy Spirit in your selection process (John 16:13). Be very sure that God’s presence is going with you in the relationship before you start (Exodus 33:14-15). Let the word of God regulate your decisions (Psalm 119:105). Pray with sincerity of purpose (Genesis 24:12). Hear from God before you dabble into any relationship (Isaiah 30:21). Conduct a diligent and godly search (Proverbs 18:22). Learn to exercise self-control (Proverbs 25:28). Do not be anxious so you do not make a mistake (Philippians 4:6). Open your physical and spiritual eyes to see any Red flag and attend to it speedily (Mark 14:38). Be intentional (Genesis 24:14). Do not concentrate on physical attractions alone (Judges 14:3) – look beyond the outward packaging (1 Samuel 16:6-7).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What do you look for in a person before making him/her your marriage partner?
CONCLUSION: Your choice is yours and you will bear the consequences. Remember you have the opportunity and privilege to involve God.
QUESTIONS:
- What do you understand about ‘choices and consequences’
- Mention any three ways to make the right choices
FURTHER READING:
Sunday: Isaiah 7:13 (KJV)
And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?
Monday: Exodus 32:29 (KJV)
For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.
Tuesday: Colossians 4:2 (KJV)
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Wednesday: Luke 18:1 (KJV)
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Thursday: John 14:26 (KJV)
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Friday: Galatians 1:20 (KJV)
Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
Saturday: Acts 10:38 (KJV)
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) people in the Bible who made wrong choices and the consequences (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?
