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This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

Today’s Lesson 37 topic: THE BROKEN WINDOW THEORY

Date: 17 May 2026

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• Open Heaven 17 May 2026 Devotional

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 37 (17 MAY 2026)

TOPIC: THE BROKEN WINDOW THEORY

Note: Check RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN LYRICS

OPENING PRAYER:

Dear Lord, help me to deal with procrastination in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The Broken Window Theory posits that small, unchecked problems can lead to large and weighty issues. It suggests that “when an environment is in disarray, it only gets worse if not attended to because disorder invites more disorder.” The faster you fix a broken window, the less likely another one will turn up broken.

As Christians, we can apply this theory to our lives by addressing small and seemingly insignificant issues and weaknesses in our lives, relationships, careers, families, etc. before they escalate. Today, we will explore how to apply this theory to the family.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the theory of ‘broken window’.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

• Define broken window theory.
• Understand how the theory applies to parenting.
• Explain how the theory applies to marriage.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion; do class activities and the assignment.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give an assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8.

This passage cautions believers to deal with anything that can contaminate us by addressing it immediately with sincerity and truth putting away malice and wickedness so that the past will not mix with the present or what is ahead.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: APPLICATION TO PARENTING

A. Parents are to be intentional in raising sound children in a seemingly unchecked society. Watch out for the following and treat as soon as discovered:

1. Sibling rivalries: Teach your children to love one an other and avoid unhealthy competition (Romans 12:9-10; Ephesians 4:32).

2. Avoid the blame game: Teach your children to always take responsibility for their actions rather than trade blame (Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 5:20).

3. Refusal to apologise correctly: Teach your children to apologise correctly, this goes a long way to keep friendship (Proverbs 25:11).

4. Preferring a child over others: Show equal love to all your children, and do not run a divided home like Isaac and Rebecca (Genesis 25:28)

B. You may consider adopting some of these rules in raising your children:

1. Instruct them to do the dishes before going to bed.
2. Clean up spills immediately.
3. Make their bed upon rising.
4. Keep the bathroom clean (Deuteronomy 23:13-14).
5. Never leave piles of dirt on the floor.
6. Dress decently.
7. Keep their person clean, remember “cleanliness is next to godliness.”
8. Go to bed at a reasonable hour.
9. Arrive early for appointments.
10. Pray with your children daily and eat at least one meal together each day.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

How can 21st-century parents apply this theory effectively when work and career often keep them away from the home and their children?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: APPLICATION TO MARRIAGE

A. In marriage, small, unchecked issues can lead to bigger problems if not addressed (Song of Solomon 2:15).

i. Neglecting small cracks in our relationship can lead to a broken marriage.

ii. We need to relate with each other in understanding especially in the area of communication, intimacy and finance (1 Peter 3:1, 7).

B. It is important to build a strong marital relationship as we consider the following:

1. Address conflicts promptly and completely (Ephesians 4:26-27). Small conflicts can lead to greater division.

2. Practice Love and Respect (Ephesians 5:33; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

3. Communicate effectively (Proverbs 15:1).

4. Embrace intimacy and spend quality time together (Genesis 26:8; Song of Solomon 2:10).

5. Maintain financial transparency and prudence (Proverbs 21:5; Luke 14:28).

6. Avoid unnecessary suspicion: Stop thinking or expecting your spouse to do terrible things, they portray a feeling of insecurity (1 John 4:18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

How should a partner handle insecurity when the other partner is not transparent?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 17 May 2026

Do not leave issues unattended to; small actions today can prevent bigger problems tomorrow.

EVALUATION:

Students should mention ways this theory applies to marriage and parenting.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Dear Father, help me address issues promptly before they escalate in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 37

List five (5) points on applying this theory to marriage (2×5=10 Marks).

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RCCG Sunday School Student manual for the adult class.

Today’s Lesson 37 topic: THE BROKEN WINDOW THEORY

Date: 17 May 2026

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• RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 37
• Open Heaven 17 May 2026 Devotional

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Note: Check RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN LYRICS

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 37 (17 MAY 2026)

TOPIC: THE BROKEN WINDOW THEORY

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The Broken Window Theory posits that small, unchecked problems can lead to large and weighty issues. It suggests that “when an environment is in disarray, it only gets worse if not attended to because disorder invites more disorder.” The faster you fix a broken window, the less likely another one will turn up broken.

As Christians, we can apply this theory to our lives by addressing small and seemingly insignificant issues and weaknesses in our lives, relationships, careers, families, etc. before they escalate. Today, we will explore how to apply this theory to the family.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: APPLICATION TO PARENTING

A. Parents are to be intentional in raising sound children in a seemingly unchecked society. Watch out for the following and treat as soon as discovered:

1. Sibling rivalries: Teach your children to love one an other and avoid unhealthy competition (Romans 12:9-10; Ephesians 4:32).

2. Avoid the blame game: Teach your children to always take responsibility for their actions rather than trade blame (Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 5:20).

3. Refusal to apologise correctly: Teach your children to apologise correctly, this goes a long way to keep friendship (Proverbs 25:11).

4. Preferring a child over others: Show equal love to all your children, and do not run a divided home like Isaac and Rebecca (Genesis 25:28)

B. You may consider adopting some of these rules in raising your children:

1. Instruct them to do the dishes before going to bed.
2. Clean up spills immediately.
3. Make their bed upon rising.
4. Keep the bathroom clean (Deuteronomy 23:13-14).
5. Never leave piles of dirt on the floor.
6. Dress decently.
7. Keep their person clean, remember “cleanliness is next to godliness.”
8. Go to bed at a reasonable hour.
9. Arrive early for appointments.
10. Pray with your children daily and eat at least one meal together each day.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

How can 21st-century parents apply this theory effectively when work and career often keep them away from the home and their children?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: APPLICATION TO MARRIAGE

A. In marriage, small, unchecked issues can lead to bigger problems if not addressed (Song of Solomon 2:15).

i. Neglecting small cracks in our relationship can lead to a broken marriage.

ii. We need to relate with each other in understanding especially in the area of communication, intimacy and finance (1 Peter 3:1, 7).

B. It is important to build a strong marital relationship as we consider the following:

1. Address conflicts promptly and completely (Ephesians 4:26-27). Small conflicts can lead to greater division.

2. Practice Love and Respect (Ephesians 5:33; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

3. Communicate effectively (Proverbs 15:1).

4. Embrace intimacy and spend quality time together (Genesis 26:8; Song of Solomon 2:10).

5. Maintain financial transparency and prudence (Proverbs 21:5; Luke 14:28).

6. Avoid unnecessary suspicion: Stop thinking or expecting your spouse to do terrible things, they portray a feeling of insecurity (1 John 4:18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

How should a partner handle insecurity when the other partner is not transparent?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 17 May 2026

Do not leave issues unattended to; small actions today can prevent bigger problems tomorrow.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Student Manual Lesson 37

List five (5) points on applying this theory to marriage (2×5=10 Marks).

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This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

Today’s Lesson 36 topic: PARENTING STYLES (PART 2)

Date: 10 May 2026

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• RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 36
• Open Heaven 10 May 2026 Devotional

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 36 (10 MAY 2026)

TOPIC: PARENTING STYLES (PART 2)

Note: Check RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN LYRICS

OPENING PRAYER:

Dear Father, open my eyes to understand the guidelines for godly parenting in Jesus name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Esther 2:7, 10-11.

7 And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.

10 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.
11 And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women’s house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her.

MEMORY VERSE:

“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
Proverbs 13:24.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

In our last lesson, we discussed the four major parenting styles namely the “permissive”, “uninvolved”, “authoritarian” and “authoritative.”

We shall proceed to consider the significant responsibility Christian parents have in raising their children in a way that honours God and promotes spiritual growth, emotional well-being and career success through the lens of the Scripture.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the biblical pointers to the best parenting style.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

• Explain what parenting style means.
• Identify scriptural guidelines and examples of effective parenting techniques.
• Learn how to effectively combine various parenting styles.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the dis-cussion; do class activities and the assignment.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give an assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Esther 2:7, 10-11.

From the scripture above, identify four things that Mordecai did as a parent to raise Esther as a well-cultured and pleasing child.

i….
ii…
iii…
iv….

TEACHING METHOD

The Discussion/Question and Answer Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL POINTERS

A. Your parenting style simply refers to your approach to parenting. Every parent uses a method whether defined or not.

B. The following questions will help us find out if there are scriptural pointers as to the mind of God on Parent-Ing:

Question 1: Does the Bible have anything to say about different parenting styles?

Answer: Yes, it does. The Bible gives several examples of very effective parenting techniques, and some disastrous parenting methods (Genesis 18:19; 1 Samuel 2:27-30).

Question 2: Are there Scriptures that reveal how parenting can be more effective?

Answer: Yes! Scriptures provide guidance for parents to follow by emphasising:

i. Love, care and support (Ephesians 6:4; 1Timothy 5:8; Proverbs 31:15, 21).
ii. Discipline (Proverbs 23:13-14)
iii. Correction (Proverbs 19:18; 29:17).
iv. Spiritual instruction (Deuteronomy 6:7; Proverbs 22:6).

C. Knowing these pointers is not enough to make the necessary changes! Obeying them is crucial in becoming a godly and effective parent.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Are there other pointers that can help in becoming a godly and effective parent?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE BEST PARENTING STYLE

What is the best parenting style? The Teacher should ask the class to discuss.

The Teacher should use the points below to guide the discussion.

A. Parenting does not follow a “one size fits all” model.

i. You do not have to stick to a single approach, as there will be times when a mix of methods is necessary.

ii. The most effective parents recognise when to adjust their style based on the circumstances.

iii. For instance, an authoritarian parent might choose to be more permissive when a child is unwell, offering extra warmth and easing some restrictions e.g., “Of course, you can have ice cream for lunch and dinner”.

iv. A permissive parent might adopt a stricter approach when a child’s safety is at risk, such as while crossing a busy street e.g., ” am holding your hand whether you want it or not.”

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

How do you handle a situation that has rendered all methods/styles ineffective?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 10 May 2026

Use the parenting style that best suits your family’s needs with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

EVALUATION:

Students should mention the biblical pointers about parenting.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, help me to adopt the right parenting style to any given situation in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 36

What is the best parenting style? (No Marks).

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