RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 15 March 2026 Lesson 28 – Love Yourself

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TOPIC – Love Yourself (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)

OPENING PRAYER: Dear Father, teach me to love myself. (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 15 March 2026)

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

MEMORY VERSE: And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. – Matthew 22:39 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 139:13-18 (KJV)

13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!

18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

INTRODUCTION: Each human being is uniquely created by God. Despite the variations in complexions, sizes, heights, etc., there is something special that stands each person out and makes the individual different from others; you are special. You are a treasure and a neatly wrapped package which is uncommon in every sphere. You have been designed and configured by God for a reason; you are not a victim of circumstance, irrespective of the incident that may surround your birth or family. Love yourself for who you are; because you are exceptional and in God’s plan.

TEXT REVIEW: Psalm 139:13-18

In this passage, the Psalmist shows a good understanding of his formation ascribing the glory to God. His declarations suggest that he has come to accept and love his makeup. Identify four statements from the passage that shows his deep understanding of God’s creative work on Him:

a. ………………………………… V13.

b. ………………………………… V14.

c. ………………………………… V15.

d. ………………………………… V16.

LESSON OUTLINE

LESSON OUTLINE 1: A MASTERPIECE

A. Every human creature is distinctly moulded (Isaiah 64:8) by God who is the Chief Sculptor.

i. He ensures that there are differences in humans. This is why as small or big as your thumb may be, there is no thumbprint that is the same as your own.

ii. Between any two humans, the amount of genetic variation (biochemical individuality) is about one per cent.

iii. Your voice pattern and DNA is like no one else.

iv. The hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10:30) and the colour is divinely created (Matthew 5:36).

B. Humans also possess the creative ability of God Almighty (Exodus 35:30-33), especially with a brain that is like a supercomputer with about 100 billion nerve cells which affords humans to think and are motivated by their instincts, intellect and logic.

C. The brain controls “lower” or involuntary activities e.g. heartbeat, respiration and digestion.

i. It also controls “high order” such as thoughts, reasoning and abstraction.

ii. The human brain is regarded as being more capable of these higher-order activities than any other known species.

iii. Studies show that the human brain processes about 70,000 thoughts per day.

D. Also, the human nose varies from person to person.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention at least one thing that is most fascinating in their makeup.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: SELF-AFFECTION

A. As a human being, it is important to love and respect yourself.

i. Avoid comparing yourself to others (2 Corinthians 10:12); instead, strive to be the best version of yourself while learning from others.

ii. Recognise your unique identity as a distinct personality (Psalm 139:14) and put your best effort into life’s pursuits (Proverbs 12:24).

iii. Seek wisdom (Proverbs 16:16), be a good team player, be proactive and always encourage yourself (1 Samuel 30:6).

B. Loving yourself involves taking care of your physical and emotional well-being.

i. Dress well, look good and stay cheerful (Proverbs 15:13).

ii. Take care of your surroundings (Deuteronomy 23:13-14).

iii. Eat healthily, exercise (1 Timothy 4:8), sleep well (Ecclesiastes 5:12).

iv. Eliminate negativity such as bitterness (Ephesians 4:31), envy (Proverbs 14:30), and toxic relationships (Proverbs 13:20).

v. Stay positively engaged (Ecclesiastes 9:10).

C. Furthermore, love God passionately (Deuteronomy 6:5).

i. Nurture your relationship with Him daily (2 Peter 3:18).

ii. Remember not to elevate any human above God, as true self-love involves recognising God’s supreme position in your life.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention one thing they have neglected to do for themselves will begin to do from now on.

CONCLUSION: Loving yourself is recognition of your uniqueness as God’s creature to fulfil your purpose in life.

EVALUATION: Mention ways you will demonstrate love for yourself.

CLOSING PRAYER: Dear Father, I receive the grace to always appreciate your work over my life in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify five areas you have neglected in your life that you need to start doing better (2×5=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?