RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual For January 28, 2024 Lesson 22 – Dedication
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TOPIC: Dedication
OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to be a dedicated vessel in Jesus’ name.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” – John 4:34 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Corinthians 11:22-29 (KJV)
22 Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.
25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;
26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;
27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
INTRODUCTION:
Dedication simply means an absolute commitment to a course of life. In religion, it is an act of setting apart or consecrating a thing or being to a deity. Christians are expected to be devoted wholly and earnestly to God and the purpose for which He has called them. Our Lord Jesus Christ was dedicated to His course for a living (John 17:4), and so also were the prophets and apostles of old. You too must prove to God that you are dedicated to Him.
LESSON AIM: To teach students the concept of dedication.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand the concept of dedication.
b. Know the prices and challenges involved.
TEXT REVIEW: 2 Corinthians 11:22-29.
The above scripture exemplifies the life of Paul on dedication.
i. Are they ……………………………………….…… v22.
ii. Are they ministers ……………….………… v23.
iii. Of the Jews ……………………….………….. v24.
iv. Thrice ……………………………………………… v25.
v. In Journey ………………………………………… v26.
vi. In weariness …………………………………… v27.
vii. Beside ……………………………..……………… v28.
viii. Who is ……………………………………………. v29.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- THE PRICE AND CHALLENGES
- THE CONCEPT OF DEDICATION
1. THE CONCEPT OF DEDICATION
i. Dedication is the yearning desire that makes an individual pay the price to do the work of God and their profession perfectly (2 Corinthians 12:15).
ii. It keeps someone standing and willing to do more (Ephesians 6:13).
iii. Dedication propels a person to pray, watch, fast often and even “die daily’ for the sake of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:23, 27).
iv. It is the Christian’s wheel of progress that pushes him/her forward in patience till victory (Philippians 3:13-14).
v. It helps an individual to stand out in his/her endeavour (Proverbs 22:29).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should discuss other benefits of dedication.
2. THE PRICE AND CHALLENGES
A. Dedication is a vital phenomenon in achieving great success in life:
i. Dedication does not happen overnight.
ii. Dedication takes a deliberate effort to become dedicated.
iii. Dedication calls for a high degree of self-discipline or self-control.
iv. Dedication is to remain on your course even when others quit (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).
v. Dedication keeps a fighter on the firing line or battlefield until battles are won and the person remains steadfast when battles are over (Romans 8:37-39; Philippians 1:27).
B. Dedication comes with its attendant challenges. These may include:
i. Persecution (Matthew 5:10).
ii. Envy (Acts 7:9).
iii. Loss of friends and associates (Matthew 10:22).
iv. Forfeiture of some pleasures (1 John 2:15-17).
v. Pain (2 Corinthians 11:27).
C. The rewards of dedication far outweigh its challenges (1 Corinthians 5:58; Revelation 22:11-12).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should identify five dedicated members in their church and give reasons.
CONCLUSION: Dedication comes with great rewards which can be transgenerational.
EVALUATION: Mention three challenges of dedication.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I receive the grace to be dedicated in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT: Make up your mind to be dedicated to God and to the purpose for which He has called you. Pray also for divine assistance (No 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?