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Today’s Lesson 6 topic: VAIN WORSHIP

Date: 12 October 2025

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 6 (12 OCTOBER 2025)

TOPIC: VAIN WORSHIP

OPENING PRAYER:
Father, teach me how to worship You acceptably in Jesus’ name.

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 15:7-9

7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Wherefore the Lord said, forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men.” Isaiah 29:13.

INTRODUCTION

The word “vain” means empty or without value. “Worship” is reverence and adoration directed towards God, be it the lifting of hands, spoken words, or sung songs.

Worship should not be a mere ritual, but an expression of love, and submission to God even in the time of adversity (Job 1:20-21). Unlike common beliefs, it neither begins nor ends with the singing quota of our Christian gatherings.

Vain worship is unacceptable before God and it is an attitude abhorred by Him. This lesson uncovers vain worship and highlights the biblical direction for true worship.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the church, the correct approach to worship.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

1. Understand the term “vain worship.”
2. Identify some pointers to vain worship.
3. Know the concerns for vain worship.
4. Embrace a call to true worship.

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, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 15:7-9.

A. According to the scripture above, Jesus described the evidence of vain worshippers with reference to the writings of the Prophet Isaiah.

Identify these five (5) pieces of evidence
i. …
ii. …
iii. …
iv …
v …

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: POINTERS AND CONCERNS

A. Certain human manifestations point to vain worship:

1. Vain worshippers place importance on being seen outwardly by all as reverencing God (Luke 18:10-12).
2. It is only about superficial Worship such as honouring God with lips or maintaining a ‘holier-than-thou’ appearance with neither connection of the heart nor inner transformation (Isaiah 29:13; Matthew 23:27-28).
3. It is saying the right things but not truly engaging with God (Matthew 15:8).
4. It is being legalistic i.e. following human traditions and prioritising rituals and man-made commandments to take precedence over true devotion to God (Mark 7:6-9).

B. One concern for those who promote vain worship is that they cannot continue in deception forever (Galatians 6:7-8). This is because:

1. God rejects worship that does not come from the heart (Amos 5:21-23, Matthew 7:21-23).
2. Focusing on traditions rather than personal faith weakens the relationship with God (Galatians 1:14).
3. Vain worshippers are also, often led into misguided religion, in which they risk replacing godliness with human practices (Colossians 2:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

What other things have you observed about vain worshippers?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: A CALL TO TRUE WORSHIP

A. God has called us to authentic worship which begins with true repentance and renewal of mind (Acts 3:19). Hence:

1. True worship, does not start or end in church but is evident in every aspect of life (John 4:21-23).
2. It is therefore a lifestyle that must be lived daily (Romans 12:1).
3. Our Lord, Jesus Christ explains that it must be done “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).

B. True worship comes from the heart and is based on God’s truth (Philippians 3:3). Also:

1. It aligns with the will of God and is evidenced by love, obedience and reverence (1 Samuel 15:22; 2 Samuel 23:15-16).
2. It always exercises genuine faith, devotion, and a commitment to God’s word (Psalm 119:37-38).
3. We must submit to the leading of God, this gives Him pleasure and no true worship can be better than that (Romans 8:14).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

What will you regularly do to offer acceptable worship to God?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 12 October 2025

Desist from ritualistic and fruitless worship; God can only be worshipped acceptably in spirit and in truth.

EVALUATION:

Compare and contrast vain and true worship.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive the grace… worship You in Spirit and in Truth.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 6

State five (5) pointers to vain worship (2×5=10)

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Today’s Lesson 5 topic: MY ENEMY: SATAN

Date: 5 October 2025

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TOPIC: MY ENEMY: SATAN

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, uncover every satanic device before me in Jesus’ mighty name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Isaiah 14:12-17

12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
17 That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?

MEMORY VERSE:

“Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the seal for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.” Revelation 12:12.

INTRODUCTION

The “world” is a battleground and the Christian life is a warfare. As Christians, we have a terrible enemy-Satan; who wants to destroy us (John 10:10a). Paul called on Christians to be “good soldiers” of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:3) and “to war a good warfare” (1 Timothy 1:18). Satan and his fallen angels are spirit-beings we cannot see, but they are real enemies of every child of God (Ephesians 6:11-12).

We need to study the enemy’s tactics to understand how to resist him.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the church, how to maintain perpetual victory over Satan.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

1. Recognize Satan as a real enemy.
2. Understand Satan’s strategies.
3. Learn how to resist Satan and his agents.

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 discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: Isaiah 14:12-17.

A. This passage provides a poetic description of the fall of a once-great figure, commonly referred to as Lucifer (later known as Satan). Identify five errors he committed according to what he said using the word “I”
i. …
ii. …
iii. …
iv. …
v. …

B. In response to Lucifer’s error, God said

i. Yet thou shall ………V15.
ii. They that see thee … … V16.

C. Satan’s core task is to cause a chaotic situation by provoking destruction and keeping people in bondage.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: SATAN’S STRATEGY

1. Satan’s terrible mission against man is to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10a).
2. He knows that he has been defeated and eternally condemned to the lake of fire, but he wants to take as many people as possible with him (Revelation 20:7-10; 2 Peter 2:4). He does this by using

1. Lies: The Devil is called a liar and the father of all lies (John 8:44) who always attempts to counterfeit God’s principles and instructions through deception (Genesis 3:4-5; 13; Revelation 20:10).
2. Fear: He uses fear to keep people in bondage and make them stagnant (1 Peter 5:8).
3. Confusion: e.g. false doctrines (1 Timothy 4:1-3).
4. Temptation and accusation: He tempts us to act on addictive urges and to yield to lust, im-pulses, selfishness and greed (Luke 4:13; 1Thes-salonians 3:5). He further accuses and condemns us for failing (Revelation 12:10).
5. Contention. The Devil understands that disagreement is a potent weapon to subdue the limitless power in unity. (1 Corinthians 11:18; Acts 15:39).
6. Discouragement/depression. Satan effectively uses this tool on believers (1 Kings 19:4).
7. Affliction. Satan afflicts people with sickness to hinder their efficiency (Job 2:7). He also afflic when he gains access to a man’s life through un-confessed sin (Psalm 107:17).

CLASS ACTIVITY:

Share any attack Satan has ever launched against you.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO RESIST

1. When you are tempted, submit yourself to God and command the devil to leave (James 4:7).
2. Use the scriptures to subdue him (Matthew 4:4-11)
3. Locate the way out – escape route (1 Corinthians 10:13)
4. When Satan lies to you, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth and search the scriptures (Johr 8:32; 5:39a).
5. When there is contention and conflict that can degenerate into disunity, seek to make peace immediately without delay (Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:18).
6. To overcome the strategy of discouragement/depression, engage yourself in serving others; work hard and avoid idleness, listen to godly music, recount your blessings and encourage yourself in the place of prayer (Ephesians 5:19; 1 Samuel 30:6).
7. If you are sick, request prayer from Elders in the Church or mature believers and exercise your faith in God’s ability to heal (James 5:14-15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Have you used any methods above to defeat Satan’s strategy? Share with the class.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 5 October 2025

The word of God is a powerful tool given to believers to overcome Satan.

EVALUATION:

The students should give reason(s) Christians are called to be good soldiers of Christ as well as four ways to resist the devil.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I frustrate any satanic agenda against me in the name of Jesus.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 5

State five (5) tips to resist the devil (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 4 topic: GOD’S TEMPLE

Date: 28 September 2025

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 4 (28 SEPTEMBER 2025)

TOPIC: GOD’S TEMPLE

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OPENING PRAYER:

Father, enlighten me about Your dwelling place and how to hallow it in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 6:16-20

16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.
17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16.

INTRODUCTION

In the Old Testament, the temple of God was a physical structure in Jerusalem, a sacred place where God’s presence dwelled. The Greek word for “temple” is ‘naos, meaning the dwelling place of God.

In the New Testament, however, the temple is no longer a building but the physical body of every believer. When we surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, our body becomes His temple, and our heart becomes His throne (1 Corinthians 3:16).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To deepen the understanding of the church about the temple of God and how it should be reverenced.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Understand the constituents of God’s temple
2. Distinguish between the temples of the Old and New Testaments.
3. Know how to hallow the temple of God.

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 discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 6:16-20.

A. The apostle Paul established in his epistle to the Corinthian church that the believer’s body must not be contaminated with immorality (V16).

This is because;

i. He that is joined …V17.

B. Therefore, believers must flee fornication.

i. Because … V18b.

ii. But he that committeth fornication … …V18c.

C. One of the evidences that your body is God’s temple is that:

i. The Holy Ghost …V19b.

ii. Which ye have of God, and ………V19c.

D. For ye are bought with a price: therefore

i. Glorify God……..V2Ob.

ii. And in your spirit, …..V20c.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE BELIEVER’S BODY

A. The apostle Paul profoundly describes the Church as the body of Christ and a sacred temple where God dwells.

1. He calls the Church “a holy temple in the Lord,” emphasising its unity as a spiritual family and dwelling place for God’s presence (Ephesians 2:19-22).

2. As believers, we are not just part of this collective temple but are individual temples of the Holy Spirit. Paul reminds us, “Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?” (1Corinthians 6:19).

3. He warns that defiling God’s temple invites His judgement (1 Corinthians 3:1Z).

B. i. We become God’s temple through spiritual re-birth, as His Spirit comes to dwell within us (John 3:3-7; 2 Corinthians 6:16).

ii. This transformation makes us new creations in Christ, called to glorify God both in body and spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

C. It is a dangerous deception to believe that God only cares about our hearts while our bodies are inconsequential:

i. Such thinking leads to practices that dishonour the temple God has made sacred

ii. Our lives: body, soul, and spirit, must reflect His holiness (1 Thessalonians 5:23), as His presen.. within us calls for reverence and obedience.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

What will you continue to do to keep God’s temple clean?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: REASONS BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S TEMPLE

Here are some reasons believers are God’s temple:

1. God’s Spirit dwells in believers thus, making their bodies a sacred dwelling place (1Corinthians 3:16).
2. Believers are temples of the Holy Spirit, purchased by Christ’s sacrifice (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
3. God lives among His people, making them His temple and dwelling (2 Corinthians 6:16).
4. Like living stones, believers are built into a spiritual house where God’s Spirit resides (Ephesians 2:22).
5. As God’s temple, believers serve as a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:5).
6. Being God’s temple calls believers to live holy lives, reflecting God’s holiness (1 Corinthians 3:17).
7. As God’s dwelling place, believers are transformed into His likeness, with His glory revealed through them (2 Corinthians 3:18).

These points emphasise the profound identity and responsibility of believers as God’s temple, showcasing the sacred connection between God and His people.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Take a moment to appreciate God for making you His temple.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 28 September 2025

Being the temple of God is not merely a symbolic idea; it is a profound reality that demands we live in purity, honour, and submis-sion, offering ourselves as vessels for His glory.

EVALUATION:

Compare and contrast between the Old and New Testament temples.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive the grace to present my body as a living sacrifice to You every day of my life.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 4

State five (5) things to keep your body healthy (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 3 topic: THE SPIRIT OF GOD

Date: 21 September 2025

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 3 (21 SEPTEMBER 2025)

TOPIC: THE SPIRIT OF GOD

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OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to know You more in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Exodus 31:1-5

1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” Genesis 1:2

INTRODUCTION

God is a Spirit (John 4:24) and He operates through His Spirit (Genesis 1:2). The Spirit of God is linked with creation (Psalm 104:30). At the baptism of Jesus, the Spirit of God descended as a dove upon Him (Matthew 3:16).

He is active in the work of redemption, restoration and deliverance of God’s people (Isaiah 32:14-1Z).

This lesson shall examine how the Spirit empowers and His divine nature.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To understand the role and significance of the Spirit of God in creation, empowerment of believers, and His divine nature.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain who the Spirit of God is and His significance in the Bible.
2. Describe the attributes and actions of the Spirit of God that confirm His divine nature.
3. Seek and experience the empowerment of the Spirit in their lives.

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 discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: Exodus 31:1-5.

A. This passage illustrates how the Spirit of God empowered Bezaleel with wisdom, understanding, and various skills for artistic craftsmanship. This empowerment highlights the Spirit’s role in providing creative abilities and knowledge.

B. God told Moses how He chose Bezaleel the son of Hur ……….vs 1 & 2.

i. And I have ……… V3.
ii. To devise…v4.
iii. And in……… V5.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF HIS EMPOWERMENT

A. The Spirit of God is not only known for His creative ability, He is also an empowering Spirit (Joel 2:28-29).

B. He is called different names in the Holy Scriptures such as :

i. The Holy Spirit/Ghost (Acts 1:8).
ii. Spirit of holiness (Romans 1:4).
iii. The Anointing (1 John 2:27).

C. There are several instances in the Bible where certain individuals were empowered by the Spirit of God. These include:

i. Joseph: He was empowered with creative leadership and problem-solving skills as well as the gift of administration by the Spirit of God (Genesis 41:37-41).

ii. Bezaleel: The Spirit of God equipped him with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all manner of skills (Exodus 31:3-5).

iii. Ezekiel: He was moved by the Spirit of God to see the invisible (Ezekiel 11:24; 37:1; 43:5). iv. Peter: On receiving the baptism of the Spirit of God, He preached a single message and 3,000 souls were saved and added to the Church (Acts 2:41).

v. Paul: He preached the gospel with mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God (Romans 15:19)

vi. Philip: He was supernaturally transported to Azotus by the Spirit of the Lord after he ministered to the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:39-40).

D. The Spirit of God also helped:

i. Othniel to prevail against the Mesopotamian king, Cushan-Rishathaim (Judges 3:10).

ii. Gideon to defeat the Midianites with 300 men (Judges 7:7).

iii. Jephthah to overthrow the Ammonites (Judges 11:29, 32).

iv. Samson to deal with the Philistines (Judges 15:14-15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Share your Holy Spirit – empowerment experience; where you once lacked strength but now do exploits for His kingdom.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HIS DIVINE NATURE

A. There are certain attributes accorded the Spirit of God. These include:

i. Creativity – the creative ability of God is released to people through His Spirit (Exodus 35:30-35).

ii. Inspiration – The Spirit stirs and gives people understanding (Job 32:8; Daniel 4:8-9).

iii. Authority – He is in total control of all situations (Ezekiel 37:14) and acts as a defence for the elect (Isaiah 59:19).

iv. Omniscience – He is all-knowing and possesses all secrets (Psalm 139:7).

v. Omnipotence – He is all-powerful and can facilitate what human power could not (Zechariah 4:6).

B. The Spirit of God possesses emotion and can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30). It is however dangerous to be a victim of His anger (Isaiah 63:10).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Mention other natures of the Spirit of God.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 21 September 2025

There is no limit to what the Spirit of God can do. Allow Him to take full control of your life.

EVALUATION:

Mention Five (5) attributes of the Holy Spirit.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, empower me with Your Spirit to make a difference in my lifetime.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 3

Mention 10 things you can achieve through the Spirit of God. (1×10=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 2 topic: THE HYPOSTATIC UNION

Date: 14 September 2025

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TOPIC: THE HYPOSTATIC UNION

OPENING PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, help me to comprehend Your varying, yet distinct nature.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Hebrews 4:14-16

14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” John 1:14.

INTRODUCTION

The concept of hypostatic union states that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man. He is simultaneously perfectly divine and perfectly human, having two complete and distinct natures at once. Jesus had always been God (John 8:58, 10:30), but at the incarnation, Jesus became a human being (John 1:14).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To understand and appreciate the dual nature of Jesus Christ being fully God and fully man, and to recognize the significance of this doctrine in the Christian faith.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Know what the Hypostatic Union means.
2. Identify biblical pieces of evidence supporti.y the doctrine.
3. Understand Jesus’ Divine and Human Natures.
4. Reflect on how the understanding of Jesus’ dual nature impacts their personal faith and daily life.

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 discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: Hebrews 4:14-16

A. This passage emphasises Jesus’ unique role as the High Priest who intercedes for us.

i. His ascension into heaven confirms His divine nature, while His empathy with our weaknesses and His experience of temptation confirm His human nature.

ii. Since we see that, we have:
…… V14a.
Let us …… V14b.

B. We do not have a High Priest who:
i….. V15a.
ii. But He was … V15b.

C. We should therefore boldly…….. V16.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: HIS DIVINE NATURE

A. The scripture is clear that Jesus is God (John 20:28; Titus 2:13).

1. Jesus claimed the divine name “I am” (John 8:58) and did things that only God can do (Mark 2:3-7).

2. He operated in the power of His divinity (John 11:43-44; Matthew 14:18-21).

3. He claimed divine authority (Matthew 28:18).

4. Jesus is God’s Son in that He was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35). But that does not mean Jesus did not exist before He was con-ceived. Jesus has always existed (John 8:58).

B. An affirmation of the divinity of Jesus is required to be saved (Romans 10:9).

1. The apostle John provided a sober warning that those who deny Christ’s true humanity are promoting the doctrine of the antichrist (2 John 1:7).

2. The statement “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30) confirms Jesus’ divine nature, which includes omnipotence (Hebrews 1:1-4), omniscience (John 2:25), and perfection (Corinthians 5:21).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Share a personal reason you believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HIS HUMAN NATURE

A. The humanity of Jesus is as important as His deity. Jesus was born as a human being while still being divine.

1. While the Godhead has existed and reigned from all eternity (Romans 1:20), the second Person of the Trinity, the Son, took on human flesh at a particular point in time (Luke 1:35; 1 Timothy 3:16.

2. When Jesus was conceived, He became a human being in addition to being God (John 1:1, 14).

3. Jesus became a human being to identify with us in our struggles (Hebrews 2:17-18).

4. More importantly, so that He could die on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins (Galatians 3:13).

B. Though He is fully God, Jesus (being fully hu-man) experienced the full range of human exis-tence: weaknesses, physical limitations, emotions, and temptations. For instance:

1. Jesus became hungry (Matthew 21:18) and fatigued (John 4:6).
2. He was sorrowful at some point (Mark 14:34).
3. He also socialised (John 2:1-5).
4. He showed compassion to those in need (Matthew 9:36).
5. He experienced the pain of betrayal (Luke 22:21, 47-48).

C. The humanity of Jesus enabled Him to be “tempted in every way, just as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). Hence:

1. He suffered for us (1 Peter 4:1).
2. He was made poor (2 Corinthians 8:9).
3. He was despised (Isaiah 53:3).
4. He suffered physical pain and endured the sorrows of a lingering and cruel death (Hebrews
5. 12:2).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

What other things in the scriptures point to Jesus’ humanity?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 14 September 2025

The evidences about the dual nature of Jesus Christ abound as biblical truths that cannot be denied.

EVALUATION:

What aspect of God’s divinity stands out for you?

CLOSING PRAYER:

Jesus, You know what it feels like to be human without sin. Help me to walk before You and be perfect.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 2

Mention two (2) attributes that depict the divine nature of Jesus Christ (2×5=10 Marks).

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