RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual For September 8, 2019, Lesson 2 : Topic – The Names of God
TOPIC: The Names of God
OPENING PRAYER: Father, reveal Yourself to me.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 148:1-13 KJV
1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
7 Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
10 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
11 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
12 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
MEMORY VERSE: “Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.” – Psalm 148:13
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Worshipping and praising God become glorious when believers call God by His names. The names do God used in the bible also act as a roadmap to learning about His character. God’s names also reveal His true nature to us. His nature and character remain constant through all generations. The names of God help us experience how majestic God is, how deeply He loves us and what He can do for us. Knowing the names of God will help us to put our trust in Him. (Ps.9:10; Pro.18:10).
TEXT REVIEW: Psalm 148:1-13
A. The Psalmist highlights the creations that should praise God as follows:
i. The Heaven and the heights. v.1
ii. ………………………………………….v.2
iii. ………………………………………….v.3
iv. ………………………………………….v.4
B. He also identifies why these creations should praise God as follows:
i. God commanded and they were created. v.5.
ii. …………………………………………. v.6a
iii. ………………………………………… v.6b
iv. For His excellent name. v.13a.
v. …………………………………………. v.13b.
C. Other creatures that should praise God include:
i. Dragons and all the deeps.v.7
ii. ………………………………………….v.8
iii. …………………………………………. v.9
iv. ………………………………………… v.10
v. …………………………………………. v.11
vi. ………………………………………….v.12
2 LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: GOD’S GENERIC NAME
The word ‘ELOHIM’ translated as GOD (Gen.1:1), is derived from the Hebrew word ‘EL’ which means strength or might, is generic (comprehensive) name of God. The compound form of ‘EL’ can be seen in the following manes among others:
EL-gibbowr “Might God” (Isa.9:6)
EL-elyown “The Most High God” (Gen.14:18-20; Eccl.5:8).
EL-gadowlwaw yare “The Great and Terrible God” (Deut.7:21).
EL- Shaddy”The Almighty God “(Gen.17:1).
EL-‘elohey Yisras’el ” The God of Israel “(Gen.33:20).
EL-owlam “The everlasting God” (Gen.21:33).
El-aman “The faithful God” (Deut.7:9.
EL-qannow “The jealous God” (Josh.24:19).
EL-ro’iy “The God who sees”(Gen.16:13).
EL-channuwmwawrachuwn ” The gracious and merciful God”(Jonah 4:2).
EL-qadowsh “God the holy one” (Josh.24:19).
EL-chay “The living God” (Josh.3:10).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Class should mention other compound forms of God’s generic names known to them.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: GOD’S PERSONAL NAME
A. Teacher should explain that Yahweh or Jehovah is the personal name of God. It is not a title like ‘Adonai’ translated ‘Lord'(Jer.33:2, Ps.110:1). It is the same name by which God introduced Himself as ‘I AM THAT I AM’ (Ex.3:13-14). In the compound from, we have:
Jehovah. Rapha “The Lord who heals” (Ex.15:26).
Jehovah Rohi “The Lord my Shepherd “(Ps.23:1).
Jehovah Tsidkenu “The Lord our righteousness” (Jer.23:6).
Jehovah Qadash “The Lord who sanctifies”(Lev.20:8).
Jehovah Nissi “The Lord my banner”(Ex.17:15).
Jehovah Shammah “The Lord is there” (Ezek.48:35).
Jehovah Sabaoth “The Lord of Host” (Isa.13:4).
Jehovah Jireh “The Lord who provides” (Gen.22:14).
Jehovah Shalom “The Lord my peace” (Judges 6:24).
B. Believers expecting God’s manifestation in any situation or circumstances should worship Him by calling Him His names attributed to that situation. For instance, God should be worshipped as Jehovah Jireh when one is in need of divine provisions.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Class should mention some circumstances of life and the names of God applicable to them.
SUMMARY: Knowing God’s name helps our act and art of worship.
CONCLUSION: Know the names of God and call Him by His names. He will surely answer for you.
EVALUATION: Students should state God’s personal names and their meaning.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let the power in Your name be effective in every situation of my life.
ASSIGNMENT: List five (5) life situations and the applicable names of God.
RCCG 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 friendship suits me well,
Both young and old 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 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?