RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 20 January 2019 Lesson 21 – Successful Parenting

TOPIC: Successful Parenting

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help parents to bring up their children in the fear of God. (Scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 20 JANUARY 2019 HYMN)

MEMORY VERSE: “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 20 JANUARY 2019 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 29-30 KJV (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 20 January 2019)

1 Samuel 2:12-17:
12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.

13 And the priests’ custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest’s servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;

14 And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.

15 Also before they burnt the fat, the priest’s servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.

16 And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.

17 Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.

1 Samuel 2:29-30:
29 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?

30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Parents have the duty to raise their children in love. God expects parents to bring up children who will love Him, live for Him and make positive impacts I’m the world, believers should note that successful parenting is achievable.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 SAMUEL 2:12-17,29-30 “ELI’S MODEL OF PARENTING”

Prophet Eli introduced indulgence onto his children’s upbringing. 1 Sam. 3:18. This caused him and his children grave consequences:

i. Eli’s children became sons of Belial.1 Sam. 2:12.
ii. They became violent whereby they took things by force 1 Sam. 2:16.
iii. They abhorred the offer it of the Lord. 1 Sam.2:17
iv. They love flesh and became sinners. 1 Sam. 2: 16,17.
v. God pronounced judgement upon Eli’s family. 1 Sam. 31-33.
vi. The two (2) sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas died on the same day. 1 Sam. 4:17.
vii. Their permissive father died too.1 Sam. 4:18.
viii. God rejected them as priest. 1 Sam. 2:30.
ix. The wife of Phinehas also died in labour pain. 1 Sam. 4:20-21.

2 LESSON OUTLINES

LESSON OUTLINE 1: DIFFERENT PARENTING STYLES
In this outline , we shall consider four(4) parenting styles with names, attributes and measurements.

A PERMISSIVE/INDULGENT PARENTING STYLE

ATTRIBUTES CHARACTERS/CHARACTER MEASUREMENT

1. Love High display of love

2. Discipline Low discipline

3. Fellowship Fearful fellowship pattern

i. Parents love their children.
ii. Parents give instructions but do not correct the children when they misbehave.
iii. Parents give in to the desires of their children.
iv. Examples are Eli the priest and Mr.& Mrs Manoah (the parents of Samson). 1 Sam. 2:12-17: 29-30; Judges 13:1-2; 14:1-3.

B UNINVOLVED PARENTING STYLE

ATTRIBUTES CHARACTERS/CHARACTER MEASUREMENT

1. Love. Low love

2. Discipline. Low discipline

3. Fellowship Forsaken pattern of fellowship.

i. Parents are self-oriented and they neglect their responsibilities.
ii. Little or no time to attend to their children’s matters such as career, well-being, problems etc.
iii. They hardly communicate with their children. King David and Samuel were examples. 1 King 1:5-6; 2 Sam. 14:28; 1 Sam. 8:1-5.

C AUTHORITARIAN/DISCIPLINARY PARENTING STYLE.

ATTRIBUTES CHARACTERS/CHARACTER MEASUREMENT

1. Love. Low love

2. Discipline. High discipline

3. Fellowship Absurd fellowship/fighting.

i. Parents rule home with authority (iron fist) gave commands and expect no question.
ii. Discipline comes with anger and control is often by punishment.
iii. Children may lack self-esteem lose heart and become frustrated. Col. 3:21.
iv. King Saul was an example. 1 Sam. 20:30.

D INFLUENTIAL PARENTING STYLE

ATTRIBUTES CHARACTERS/CHARACTER MEASUREMENT

1. Love. Love is high

2. Discipline. High discipline

3. Fellowship Friendly fellowship

i. The parents are very loving.
ii. The parents combine love and discipline without compromising stance or either.
iii. The children are happy and have chances of success in life.
iv. Mordecai, the adoptive parent of Esther and Timothy’s mother and grandmother were examples. 2 Tim. 1:5-7; 3: 14-15.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Student should score 10 marks in participating in the discussion.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: GOD’S STYLE OF PARENTING”
There should be discussion on God’s special attributes which all Godly parents should imbibe. Some of these attributes are indicated below:

ATTRIBUTES CHARACTERS/CHARACTER MEASUREMENT

1. Love. Very high

2. Discipline. Wonderful

3. Fellowship Great

i. God’s love is very high to mankind. His love leads to provision of needs to his children. Ps. 78: 23-25; Jer. 31:3; John 15:15; 16:27; 2 Cor. 12:14. Godly parents must love and provide for their children.
ii. He disciplines in love by forgiving and by showing mercy when his children err. He restores and encourages and comforts them. Pro. 3:12; Heb. 12:7; 8:12; 1 Thess. 2:11-12.
The Trinity shows this love to all His children and expects His children to show similar attribute to the children too.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students who participate in the discussion should score 10 marks.

SUMMARY: God’s instructions should be watch word for parents in all matters regards to the children upbringing.

CONCLUSION: Parents need to be careful motto either be extremely legalistic or permissive. God’s pattern of parenting is balanced by His love, affirmation and grace.

EVALUATION: Mention any five(5) types of parental styles.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help all parents to bring up their children in the way of the Lord.

ASSIGNMENT: Differentiate (in five (5) points) between God’s styles of parenting and permissive model of parenting.

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 20 JANUARY 2019 HYMN

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Christ was Thy first teacher,
   The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
   Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   This testimony is sure,
   That God, the Father Almighty,
   Poured His blessing on Thee.
5. 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.
6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   I rejoice to see Thee,
   Will thou pass over me today?
   Without my being blest?

Topic: Use Your Mouth Profitably [TREM Devotional 18 January 2019]

“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.” Mark 11:23 KJV

Using your mouth profitably is very crucial in obtaining victory over anything that upsets you. There is power in the word you speak. Therefore, learn to use your mouth to carve your life. Use your mouth to chart the cause of your life. Use your mouth profitably. Declare what God says concerning whatever the devil is doing. Look at him eyeball to eyeball and declare it. Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat the fruit thereof.

How do you use your mouth? Jesus looked at that fig tree and spoke. He didn’t pray! He only opened His mouth and said “No man eat the fruit of thee hereafter for ever”(Mark 11:14 KJV). And that was it! He kept going as if nothing happened. And the Bible says that after He declared it the tree dried up from the root. Nobody saw the leaves dry up but something had already taken place under. When you declare the Word of God with faith and confidence, I tell you that it is just a matter of time. It will shock you what happens afterwards.

Stop complaining. God didn’t say complain! He said to speak! Complaining is not speaking. He said to speak to the mountain. ‘If thou shall believe and not doubt in your heart you shall have whatsoever you say.’ When last did you speak about that raging storm in your life? Stop complaining and start speaking. That is what is called profitable use of your mouth, knowing that death and life are inside your mouth. You can bless with it. You can also curse with it. Rise up and speak to your situation. Speak to your body. Speak to your womb. Speak to your job and to your business.

Further Reading: Mark 11:12-15, 20-24; Proverbs 18:21

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Gen. 43,45/ Evening- Matthew 12:24-50

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MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 18 January 2019 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – The End of a Betrayer

TOPIC: The End of a Betrayer (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 18 January 2019)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Mark 14:17-20

Bible In One Year: Genesis 43-45; Matthew 12:24-50

MEMORY VERSE: “For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.” – Acts 1:20

The MESSAGE:

Jesus pronounced woe on Judas. Judas died a miserable death (he committed suicide). Judas lost his enviable position and status as a disciple. He lost a glorious future as an apostle. He also lost heaven and earned the appellation ‘child of perdition’. Similarly, he wasted a golden opportunity and his destiny. He left a bad legacy and died a bad example.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, Judas Iscariot was a disciple of Jesus. Before the Last Supper, Judas went to the chief priests and agreed to hand over Jesus in exchange for 30 silver coins. Jesus was then arrested in Gethsamene, where Judas revealed Jesus’ identity to the soldiers by giving Him a kiss. Little wonder that Judas had a miserable end. After Jesus had been arrested and crucified, he realised his mistake and tried to return the money he had collected. It was too late. His companions called the money Judas brought back ‘blood money’ and rejected it. Judas went and committed suicide. We have several lessons to learn from Judas’ betrayal of Jesus.

As Christians, we are expected to portray Christ character in every way. Though Judas was a disciple of Jesus, he obviously was not like His Master in any way. His thoughts, speech and action were often at cross purposes with Jesus’. The Bible records that Jesus had to connect and rebuke Judas. The only documented dialogue between Jesus and Judas involves being rebuked by Jesus after his greed-motivated remark to Mary (John 12:1-18). When you put the life of Judas side by side with those of other disciples, you will see a sharp contrast. Judas did not experience the Upper Room Pentecostal outpouring of power. God would not waste His resources on an ungodly fellow like Judas who chose to be a child of perdition. He took his own life and ended shamefully. The other disciples went on to receive power from on high and became world changers for Christ.

Beloved, God’s desire is to give you a future and a hope (a glorious end). His word is His bond. Don’t let the devil deceive and short-change you. Judas fell for the devil’s lies and deceit. His doorway to Judas’ life was money. He might want to use any other weapon against you. Be sober and vigilant. Smite him and he flee from you. Judas’ losses were colossal. Be wise!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
BETRAY A FRIEND AND YOU WILL OFTEN FIND YOU HAVE RUINED YOURSELF.

PROPHETIC WORD:
Your life will not disappoint God. It will bring honour and glory to Him.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. I will end well, in the name of Jesus.
2. Destiny aborters, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
3. Glory killers, release me and die, in the name of Jesus.
   EVENING
4. Powers assigned to cut my journey short, die, in the name of Jesus.
5. Powers of my father’s house, powers of my mother’s house, that want me to end up in hell fire, die, in the name of Jesus.
6. I reject double-dealing and hypocritical spirit, in the name of Jesus.
7. My expectations in Christ will not be cut short, in the name of Jesus.

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Open Heaven 18 January 2019 Prayer Points on Today – Divinely Satisfied?

Divinely Satisfied?

1.Thank You, Father, for first loving me, in that while I was yet a sinner, You gave Your son, Jesus, who died for me.

Also Read: Open Heaven 18 January 2019 Daily Devotional

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

3.Father, let Your love be shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, give me the power and the grace, to love You, with all my heart, soul and mind, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, empower me to love my neighbour as myself, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, please, give me the grace to obey all Your commandments; help me to love my enemies and to do good to them, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, please, take me to that higher spiritual realm, that I will be slapped and won’t retaliate, but turn the other cheek, in Jesus’ name.

8.Faithful Father, please, let me begin to manifest the fruits of the spirit; of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness and temperance, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, lift up the head of Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, above those of his enemies, round about him, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus’ name.

12.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

13.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

14.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

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Open Heaven 18 January 2019 Prayer Points on Today – Divinely Satisfied?

Topic: The Beauty of Love [Our Daily Bread 18 January 2019 Devotional]

Bible in a Year: Genesis 46–48; Matthew 13:1–30

May your fountain be blessed. – Proverbs 5:18

Today’s Scripture & Insight: Proverbs 5:1-23

The “Jarabe Tapatío,” also known as the Mexican hat dance, celebrates romance. During this upbeat dance, the man places his sombrero on the ground. At the very end, the woman grabs the hat and both hide behind it to seal their romance with a kiss.

This dance reminds me of the importance of faithfulness in marriage. In Proverbs 5, after talking about the high cost of immorality, we read that marriage is exclusive. “Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well” (v. 15). Even with ten couples dancing the Jarabe on stage, each person focuses on his or her partner. We can rejoice in a deep and undivided commitment to our spouse (v. 18).

Our romance is also being observed. The dancers, while they are enjoying their partner, know someone is watching. In the same way, we read, “For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths” (v. 21). God wants to protect our marriages, so He’s constantly watching us. May we please Him through the loyalty we show to each other.

Just like in the Jarabe there is a rhythm to follow in life. When we keep the beat of our Creator by being faithful to Him—whether we are married or unmarried—we find blessings and joy.

Today’s Reflection
Dear Lord, You know all my ways. Help me to honor You in my relationships with others.

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Topic: The Key to Distinction in Life and Destiny [Seeds of Destiny 18 January 2019 Devotional]

Scripture: And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. Malachi 3:17.

Thought For The Day: Anything you are privileged to do, do it well in order not to end in mockery.

Sometime ago, a relative of mine who came to church saw the way I was dancing before the Lord when the praise session was going on. Then after the service, he told me, ‘What you are doing now for God and enjoying yourself is what we wasted our lives doing for the devil in disco and party dance many years ago and gained nothing.’

Our father in the Lord, Bishop David Oyedepo was dedicated to God while in school and God differentiated him from others. One day, his teacher told him, ‘David, you are going too extreme with your Christianity; do you realise that you are a student?’ And he replied the man, ‘Serving God is the first occupation of my life. I am a full time Christian and a part time student’. This means, being a Christian was more important to him than being a student. One day, he wrote an examination and they marked his papers, he scored one hundred and twenty percent. His answer was so excellent that the teacher forgot that the maximum mark should be one hundred percent.

Beloved, dedication is key to distinction; anything you are privileged to do, please do it well in order not to end in mockery.

Remember this: Anything you are privileged to do, do it well in order not to end in a mockery.

Assignments:

1. Make up your mind to be different from other people by standing firm for God.
2. Deploy all your strength, energy and potentials in serving God totally and excellently.

Prayer: O Lord, I ask for the grace to be different from other people in standing firm for You. I receive Your Help to deploy my energy in serving You totally and excellently, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: UNDERSTANDING DEDICATION (PART 2).

Today In History: 18/01/1896 – The X-ray machine was exhibited for the first time.

Daily Reading: Genesis 37:1 to 38:30, Matthew 12:22 to 45, Psalm 16:1 to 11, Proverbs 3:27 to 32.

Amazing Fact: The eye functions like a camera, capturing light and sending data back to the brain.

Quote: Prayer connects man with God’s Presence. Culled from PRINCIPLES AND POWER OF PRAYER by Dr Paul Enenche.

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Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

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Topic: In Your Interest [DCLM Daily Manna 18 January 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Proverbs 9:11-18 (KJV)

Key Verse: “If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it” (Proverbs 9:12).

MESSAGE:

It is the punishment placed on offenders of our laws that help to abate, to a great extent, the spate of crime and civil disorders in our society. Generally speaking, a sinner deceives himself by thinking that obeying God’s word or respecting civil government is doing favour to God or to society. He counts it a loss to himself not to indulge in fleshly sin. He takes sin as sport sometimes, thinking he can have the pleasure of sin and avoid the consequences.

Man is the ultimate sufferer of the products of his sin. In fact, the consequences of his sin may truly affect fellow men, but the greater effects are reaped by him. Living out the Word for others to see may bring about changes in the lives of others, but in the final analysis, the doer reaps the blessing. In the same vein, if we continue to live in sin, we behave unwisely and will reap sickness, and eternal death but righteousness and holy living will prolong our lives and help us stand before the Son of man.

Sin attracts punishment and ruin, but holiness and virtuous living have the promise of life and health. Without any doubt, it is in the best interest of man to stop sinning and live a life that is glorifying God.

Sin is enticing and its effects are devastating. One sin leads to another until the sinner is almost inextricably entwined. Consider the consequences of sin today and deliver your soul like a deer escaping the hunter’s hound. Wisdom demands that you confess your sin now and surrender your life to Jesus. He will have mercy on you.

Thought For The Day: It is wisdom to shun sin like the proverbial plague.

Bible Reading In One Year: Exodus 5-7

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Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

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