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This is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Teacher’s manual for Youths and Young Adults (YAYA).

Today’s Lesson 4 topic is LAW VERSUS GRACE.

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RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 4 (27 SEPTEMBER 2026)

TOPIC: LAW VERSUS GRACE

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to make a distinction between the law and grace.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the last lesson.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 8:2-4

[2] For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
[3] For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
[4] That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

MEMORY VERSE:

“For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 (NKJV)

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The law, according to Scriptures, refers to the detailed standard God gave to Moses, beginning in Exodus 20 with the Ten Commandments. The Law was given to separate God’s people – the Israelites – from the evil nations around them and to define sin (Ezra 10:11; Romans 5:13; 7:7).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To teach the church, the law and the grace of God.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this study, students are expected to:

a. Understand the nature of law.
b. Know the place of grace.

TEXT REVIEW: Romans 8:2-4

A. In the above passage, there are two categories of the law, which are:

i……V2a.
ii…..v2b.

B. The natural law could not make a perfect man in God, but God….. V3.

C. That the….. V4.

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE NATURE OF THE LAW

1. God gave “a law and commandments” written on a tablet of stone to the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness to the Promised Land (Exodus 24:12).
2. The law and commandments were expounded (supposedly by Moses) to include God’s statutes, judgements, testimonies, etc. and written in a book called “The laws of Moses” to hold the Israelites accountable whenever they disobey God’s commandments (1 Kings 2:3; Matthew 19:7-8).
3. Jesus summarised all the laws to be “Love God with all your heart” and “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:36-40).
4. God’s commandments are not grievous or burdensome (1 John 5:3), but the nature of sin in man made it difficult for him to comply.
5. The Law was not evil: it defines the condition of a person’s heart (Romans 7:7).
6. The Law exposes the inability of man to obey God’s commandments (Romans 7:14-16).
7. The Law itself was good, holy and just (Romans 7:12), but it was weak in that it lacked the power to change a sinful heart (Romans 8:3; Acts 13:39).
8. We should be careful not to set aside the commandment of God, replacing it with human traditions (Mark 7:7-9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Can you keep all the Ten Commandments without defaulting?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE PLACE OF GRACE

A. God is full of grace (Joel 2:13).

i. People have always found grace and salvation by faith in God (Genesis 19:18-19).

ii. God did not change between the Old and New Testaments (Malachi 3:6a).

iii. The same God who gave the law through Moses also gave grace through Jesus (John 1:17).

iv. Jesus was born “under the law” (Galatians 4:4-5) and became the final sacrifice to bring the Law to fulfilment and establish the New Covenant (Matthew 5:17; Luke 22:20).

B. If properly understood, there is no conflict between grace and the Law:

i. Christ fulfilled the Law on our behalf and offers grace through the power of the Holy Spirit, who motivates a regenerated heart to live in obedience to God (Romans 8:1-4).

ii. In place of the Old Testament law and its penalty, Christians are under the law of grace through Christ (Romans 6:14; Galatians 3:10-14, 22-28).

C. In this dispensation of grace, God’s commandments remain sacred, and to be obedient is to love God (1 John 5:3).

i. Any attempt to obey the commandment through the Old Testament Law will take away the liberty of the believer (Romans 8:1-3). This is because “whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, is guilty of all” (James 2:9-12).

ii. By grace, we can do what is pleasing and acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:7-10). This is why it is an aberration for anyone who is genuinely born-again to habitually and deliberately practice sin (1 John 3:8-9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Is there any conflict between grace and the law?

CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual 27 September 2026

In Christ, we have the grace to resist sin and live in holiness.

EVALUATION:

Mention two things believers stand to benefit in the place of grace.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, give me the grace to follow You till the end in Jesus’ mighty name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA Lesson 4

List the 10 commandments under the two categories of the summary of the whole law according to Matthew 22:36-40. (1X10=10 marks).

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This is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Teacher’s manual for Youths and Young Adults (YAYA).

Today’s Lesson 3 topic is WATER BAPTISM.

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RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 3 (20 SEPTEMBER 2026)

TOPIC: WATER BAPTISM

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to know the significance of water baptism in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 28:19-20

[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Then those who gladly received his word were baptised; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” Acts 2:41 (NKJV).

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The word “baptise” comes from the Greek word “baptizo,” which means “to immerse or dip under water.” Water baptism is a public declaration of our promise not to walk in sin anymore. It also connects us to the body of Christ. Jesus Himself was baptised by immersion (Matthew 3:16).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To understand the significance of water baptism to every believer.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this lesson, students should be able to:

• Define the word ‘baptise.’
• Describe water baptism and its significance.
• Mention things to note on water baptism.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 28:19-20

A. Our Lord Jesus Christ, just before His ascension, gave three commands to his disciples, and by extension to every believer that they should:

i. Go and make disciples of all nations. Vs. 19a
ii. Baptise them…..V19b
iii. Teach them to….. V20a

B. He promised to be with the disciples always, even… V20b

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE DESCRIPTION

A. Description:

1. Water baptism is a Christian rite representing a public profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
2. It symbolises identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, signifying commitment to God.

i. Being submerged in the water represents dying to one’s old life.

ii. Rising from the water symbolises the new life in Christ.

3. The act is a command from Jesus and an act of obedience for believers (Matthew 28:19-20).
4. Water baptism is a practical demonstration of our spiritual reality and a personal testimony that we have passed from the old life of sin to the new life of righteousness in Christ through faith (Colossians 2:11-12).

B. Requirements:

1. The main requirements for water baptism are a personal faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and repentance from sin.
2. You must also have heard the Gospel message and be able to make a public confession of faith that you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Saviour.
3. The correct way to get baptised is that prayer is offered and the person is lowered under the water before rising to signify a new beginning in the name of “The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit,” which is what Jesus commanded us (Matthew 28:19).
4. As soon as a person believes in Christ, he can be, and is encouraged to be baptised (Acts 8:35-39; 10:45-48).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Discuss how water baptism aids a real change in a believer’s life.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THINGS TO NOTE

1. It is not the baptism that saves, but baptism is a response to the declaration of an inward, saving faith.
2. Those who have given their lives to Christ are encouraged to proclaim their faith publicly through water baptism. However, not all believers may have the opportunity to do so due to some uncontrollable factors like the “thief on the cross” (Luke 23:39-43).
3. Water baptism should be done in the name of “The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).
4. Any believer in Christ who has been baptised by immersion should be welcomed and accepted by the Church of God, irrespective of denomination (Acts 2:41).
5. No one is ineligible for baptism due to past sins; in fact, baptism is a sign that you believe and have been cleansed from sin through faith in Christ.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Is it biblical to undergo water baptism (by immersion) more than once? Discuss.

CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual 20 September 2026

Water baptism is a public declaration of faith in the saving grace of Jesus.

EVALUATION:

Mention five things to note about Water Baptism.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, thank you for the grace to publicly declare my faith in You. Please keep me in Your saving grace.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA Lesson 3

If you have not been baptised by immersion, plan to join the next batch (No mark).

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This is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Teacher’s manual for Youths and Young Adults (YAYA).

Today’s Lesson 2 topic is ATONEMENT.

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RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 2 (13 SEPTEMBER 2026)

TOPIC: ATONEMENT

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to understand the price of Jesus’ atonement.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 John 2:1-6

[1] My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
[2] And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
[3] And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
[4] He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
[5] But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
[6] He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

MEMORY VERSE:

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV).

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Atonement is the process or act of making amends for a wrong, harm or injury. It is an avenue for uptiming reconciliation between man and God through the price, sacrifice and suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross. With this, the condemned sinner is justified by grace and recognised as a saint. This lesson enlightens the church on the weight of Christ’s sacrifice and the accrued benefits.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To teach the church the concept of atonement through Jesus Christ.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this study, students are expected to:

• Explain the components of atonement.
• Highlight the benefits of atonement.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 John 2:1-6

In this passage, the apostle John presents Jesus Christ as both Advocate and Atoning Sacrifice for sin.

i. Although believers are called to avoid sin, Christ stands as our …..V1
ii. Jesus’ sacrifice is the propitiation for our sins and the…..v2
iii. True knowledge of Christ is evidenced by …..V3
iv. Atonement is not just forgiveness; …..\4-5
v. Anyone who claims to abide in Christ must ….. V6

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE COMPONENTS

A. Atonement is what we got when Jesus took the place of man on the cross and endured an excruciating death that is due to man (Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:10).

B. The core components of this atonement include:

1. Sacrifice: The act of giving a life as an offering to pay for sins (Ephesians 5:2).
2. Substitution: Christ took the place of man to bear the punishment for sin (2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13).
3. Redemption: The act of paying a price to free someone from an obligation or sin (Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:12).

C. Other components are:

1. Propitiation: An action intended to appease a deity, or to change their attitude in a more positive direction. Propitiation connotes the process of appeasing God’s wrath (Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2).
2. Satisfaction: The idea that a debt must be paid, and atonement involves satisfying this debt through a sufficient offering (Romans 6:23; Hebrews 9:26). The Bible declares that Christ’s suffering, beginning from the Garden of Gethsemane to the point he died on the cross, is sufficient and no other sacrifice is required (Hebrews 10:10-14).
3. Reconciliation: The restoration of a relationship, which is a goal or result of atonement (Romans 5:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19).

D. To partake of the provision of atonement, a sinner must confess his sins with his mouth (1 John 1:9) and decide to forsake his old sinful lifestyle (Proverbs 28:13; Ephesians 4:22-24).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Students should mention practical ways they can “walk as Jesus walked.”

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE BENEFITS OF ATONEMENT

There are several benefits derived from atonement; a few will suffice here:

1. Atonement offers divine forgiveness and brings indescribable peace to the human recipient (Colossians 1:20).
2. Atonement turned away the wrath of God from believers (Psalm 85:2-3; John 3:36).
3. It facilitates reconciliation through the sacrifice of Jesus, turning human condemnation to divine justification (Romans 3:24).
4. Atonement makes assurance of salvation possible with the attendant confidence (Romans 8:1).
5. It makes impartation of righteousness a possibility and reality, and we become empowered to live above sin (2 Corinthians 5:21).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

If God sees and recognises the righteousness of Christ in believers, why is it important for believers to still live righteously?

CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual 13 September 2026

Believers must know that a price was paid for their salvation, and hence this sacrifice must not be taken for granted (Hebrews 6:4-6).

EVALUATION:

Teachers should ask the students to explain the three core components of atonement.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, help me to enjoy the full benefits of Jesus’ atonement.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA Lesson 2

Write five (5) practical ways the sacrifice of Jesus has transformed or is transforming your life (2X5=10 marks).

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