RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 28 October 2018 Lesson 9 – Intentional Disciple-Making

TOPIC: Intentional Disciple-Making

OPENING PRAYER: Father as I grow in you, help me to consciously make disciples for your kingdom. (Scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 28 OCTOBER 2018 HYMN)

MEMORY VERSE: “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 28 OCTOBER 2018 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 3:10-15 (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 28 October 2018)

10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Discipleship process requires a teacher-student relationship. Hence, there is no discipleship where the convert is not taken through a definite process of intentional learning. The goal of discipleship is to produce an individual who has come to the realization of living on daily basis with Christ and experiencing consistent growth through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

TEXT REVIEW: 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-15 – “MASTER AND HIS STUDENT”.

(i) The following phrases point to the fact that a master-student relationship existed between Apostle Paul and Timothy:

“thou hast fully known my doctrine” (verse 10).”knowing of whom thou hast learned them” (verse 15) and “from whom hast thou learned them” (verse 15).
(ii) Apostle Paul must have spent quality time with Timothy before Timothy could master the nine (9) “faith courses” in three (3) different countries of Antioch, lconium and at Lystra. Verses 10-11
(iii) These courses were: doctrines, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience, persecutions and afflictions. Verses 10-11.
(iv) These scripture-based subjects, Apostle Paul declared, were able to make the learners, Timothy,wise and produce good workieffect. Verses 14-16.
(v) The Apostle delivered the final key note instruction to Timothy (in verse 14) when he said, “continue thou in the things which thou has learned and has been assured of …”
He stated that doing this, Timothy would become perfect and thoroughly furnished unto ALL good work. Verse 17.

The above illustration demonstrates DELIBERATE/CONSCIOUS EFFORT of a master to produce quality and approved student, in this case a disciple proven and tested.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: REASONS FOR INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP

(i) Intentional discipleship is a conscious, deliberate and purposeful effort of the teacher to reproduce himself/herself in the student
(ii) The Lord Jesus commended it. Matt. 28:18-20.
(iii) Intentional discipleship will ensure the continuity of the gospel. Acts 2:42.
(iv) It will enable the disciple to do a greater work in the ministry. John 14:12.
(v) It will eradicate the sacred/secular dichotomy in which the church-life and work-life of the disciples are different (being holy only in the church and becoming the opposite outside the church) 2Cor. 5:20.
(vi) It will help to raise new generations of kingdom believers and world-changers. 2 Tim. 1:5.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Mention those activities of a teacher to produce a student like himself/herself.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO DISCIPLE OTHERS

(i) The Lord Jesus recruited, reshaped and renewed his disciples to change the world through the gospel. The Lord also did the following:
(ii) Living an exemplary life. 1 Cor. 11:1; Titus 2:7; 1Tim. 4:12.
(iii) Spiritual parenting. 1 Tim. 1:2; 6:20; Gal. 4:19.
(iv) Giving of instruction. Matt. 28:20; 1 Tim. 1:1-19.
(v) Letting your disciples observe what you do. Luke 11:1 and committing them to do what you would have done. 2 Tim. 2:2.
(vi) Giving allowance for mistakes and correction. Matt. 16:22- 24; 2Tim. 4:2.
(vii) Giving room for progress report/feedback. Luke 10:17.
(viii) Making recommendation for subsequent endeavours. Matt. 17:19-21 and being able to recommend such individual to others. Romans 16:1-2; Phil. 4:3.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Teacher to discuss how to strengthen the teacher-students relationship

SUMMARY: Disciples are made not born.

CONCLUSION: You are not successful until your successor has succeeded. Intentional discipleship does not just prepare the disciples for heaven but makes them relevant on earth. Therefore, make conscious effort to disciple others for Christ.

EVALUATION: What benefits does intentional discipleship propose to achieve?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help all pastors, teachers and students to engage in intentional discipleship.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify and explain five (5) errors which could hinder intentional discipleship. 2 marks for each point.

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 28 OCTOBER 2018 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: Intentional Disciple – Making [RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 28 October 2018]

MEMORY VERSE: “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 28 OCTOBER 2018 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 3:10-15 (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 28 October 2018)

10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: Discipleship process requires a teacher – student relationship. Hence, there is no discipleship where the convert is not taken through a definite process of intentional learning. The goal of discipleship is to produce an individual who has come to the realization of living on daily basis with Christ and experiencing consistent growth through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

OUTLINES:
1. REASONS FOR INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP.
2. HOW TO DISCIPLE OTHERS

REASONS FOR INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP:

Intentional discipleship is a command by our Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20).It is also ensure the continuity of the gospel and to enable believers do greater works in the ministry (Act 2:42;John 14:12). Another goal is to produce ourselves in others (2 king 2:15). In addition, it should be aimed at eradicating the sacred/secular dichotomy in the society. In other words, the living experience of the one being made a disciple should not be divided between church-life and work-life (2 Corinthians 5:20). Invariably, intentional discipleship help to raise new generation of kingdom believers and world-changers (2 Timothy 1:5)

HOW TO DISCIPLE OTHERS

Jesus accomplished the purpose of intentional discipleship in the life’s of the early believers, He recruited, reshaped, renewed and launched them out to take the gospel to the then known world. Therefore, intentional disciple making should involve the following :

1. Living an exemplary life (1 Corinthians 11:1, Titus 2:7, 1 Timothy 4:12).

2. Spiritual parenting (1 Timothy 1:2,6:20, Galatians 4:19)

3. Giving of instruction (Matthew 28:20, 1 Timothy 1:18-19)

4. Letting your disciples observe what you do( Luke 11:1) and committing them to do what you would have done (2 Timothy 2:2).

5. Giving allowance for mistakes and corrections (Matthew 16:22-24, 2 Timothy 4:2).

6. Giving room for progress report/ feedback (Luke 10:17)

7. Making recommendations for subsequent endeavors (Matthew 17:19-21) and being able to recommend such individual to others (Romans 16:1-2, Philippians 4:3).

CONCLUSION: You are not successful until your successor has succeeded. Intentional discipleship does not just prepare people for Heaven but make them relevant on earth. Therefore, make conscious effort to disciple others for Christ.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention 4 reasons for intentional discipleship.
2. Outline the process involved in intentional disciple-making.

For further Reading: 2 King 2:15, 1 Timothy 4:12, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Galatians 4:19. 2 Timothy 2:2.

Also Read: RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 21 October 2018, Lesson 8 

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 28 OCTOBER 2018 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: Why Did Jesus Die? [Teens Open Heavens 25 October 2018]

Memorise: The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world. John 1:29

Read: Philippians 3:20-21 (KJV)

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 14-16, 1 Timothy 5

MESSAGE:

One very remarkable thing about Jesus Christ was that He had to die for sins He never committed. Why did He die? Hebrews 9:22 says except blood is shed, no sin will be forgiven. Blood stands for life. In other words, except something dies to replace the sinner, he will have to die for his own sins. Jesus Christ died in our place even though He was totally sinless.

In the process of that sacrificial death, He was scourged and beaten. He was shamed and mocked. This then means that Jesus Christ knows pain and understands what we feel when we go through pain, shame and public ridicule. And because He knows and understands, He will speedily answer when we call on Him in pain. It is also for this reason that Jesus is the perfect intercessor; He helps us plead our case with God the Father perfectly because He knows how we feel. Are you in pain? Is a particular situation causing you shame? Talk to Jesus Christ about it, He will understand how you feel and answer you speedily.

Action Point: Thank God for the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross.

Also Read: Teen Open Heaven Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye

Hymn 10:

1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!

2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a Friend so faithful?
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer!

3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield You;
You wilt find a solace there.

Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.

Topic: God Loves You Like He Loves Jesus [TREM Devotional 25 October 2018]

“I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me and hast loved them as thou hast loved me”. – John 17:23

As you go about your business and daily routine, it is important that you do so knowing that you are God’s beloved. When you lie down in the bed, you are God’s beloved. He just has to take care of you. He that keepeth you does not slumber nor sleep. He has to keep you.

Jesus Christ was praying in John 17:23 and He said, “I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, that they may know that you have sent me and have loved them as you have loved me.” Jesus was saying essentially: One of the things I want them to have implanted in their spirit as a revelation is that you have loved them as you have loved me.

And so, if He loves me the way He loves Jesus, the question is, will Jesus pray and the prayer will not be answered? No. So, you see when you understand this, you will pray with confidence because your faith will be natural. You will not struggle. You just know that heaven must respond because of your position in him.

John said in 1 John 4:16-17, “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us; God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, so are we in this world.” So, how is Christ? Exalted! You also have been lifted to a place where there is no defeat. You are raised up to sit together with him at the place of power and authority. Therefore, you must have a far above mentality. You must refuse to be down. You are above sickness, above disease, above pains and above agony. Hallelujah!

Further reading: John 17:17-26; 1 John 4:11-21

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Jeremiah 6-8; Evening- 1 Timothy 5

“If you missed yesterday devotional click HERE to read TREM Daily Devotional by Dr. Mike Okonkwo’’

Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.

The Efficacy of Faith by David Ibiyeomie

Topic: The Efficacy of Faith

Heb. 11:1-6 [READ]

Faith is a spiritual force that commits God’s integrity to make good His promise. This means that if God has said anything to you and you have faith, you have committed His integrity that HE will make happen what HE said and HE cannot lie. Faith is evidential and substantial; you have not seen it but you know that it is real. Every good report is a product of faith.

Faith is your access to all your inheritance in Christ. It guarantees your access to every inheritance you have in Christ. Faith is the bridge that connects you to your destination. God has no problem confirming His word; He is only looking for who will trust Him.

Every child of God has faith according to Rom. 12:3b

Rom. 12:3 –For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

To pray a prayer of faith, you must first of all locate appropriate scriptures which are in line with your request. This is because God will not respond to any prayer which are not in line with His word. So, when you want to pray, you must locate a scripture or scriptures which are relevant to what you want to ask God for.

1 John 5:14 – And this is the confidence that we have in him that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

So, firstly, you have to locate the right scripture to pray with; if you just pray anyhow, God will not hear you.

Hosea 14:2a – Take with you words, and turn to the Lord:…

Thus, you have to get God’s word and return it back to the Lord because God’s word is Himself. God will hear your prayers when you pray according to His word; not according to your grammar. That is why many people that pray with calculated English do not have result because their prayers are not in line with the word of God.

Also Read: Time Investment by David Ibiyeomie

It is not enough to locate a scripture. When you locate a scripture, meditate on it until faith rises in you. Meditation can be compared to incubation in agriculture. Meditate on the scripture until faith is built.

1Tim. 4:15 – Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

Sit with the word of God until the rhema becomes very real to you. A good illustration on meditation is digestion. When you eat food, it has to digest before it nourishes your body. That is how getting the word of God is likened to eating while meditation is likened to digestion. Therefore, the word of God has to settle in your heart before you can produce it.

After meditation, the next step is to open your mouth in prayer because faith is not finished until it is spoken for God to confirm it.

2 Cor. 4:13 – We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

Speak and declare what you have seen in God’s word which you have also meditated on and God will not hesitate to confirm it.

After speaking and declaring what you want to see, believe that it is done.

Mark 11:24 – 24 For this reason I am telling you, whatever things you ask for in prayer [in accordance with God’s will], believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given to you. {Amp}

If you want the prayer of faith to work, when you pray for anything, you don’t have to see it before you know that God has answered; you have to know that He has answered before you can see it. If you don’t have faith that God has answered, you cannot see it but the moment you have faith, then you will have what you have prayed for.

Believe that you have received answers to your prayers before you see any physical manifestation. From today, as you begin to practice the prayer of faith, may all that you request of the Lord in accordance to His word come to pass in your life speedily in the name of Jesus –Amen!!!

God bless you

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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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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Topic: Giving Life All It Takes [Seeds of Destiny 25 October 2018 Devotional]

Scripture: And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house Acts 20:20

Thought For The Day: Those who sow mediocrity must reap obscurity; to sow lethargy is to harvest poverty.

Giving life all it takes means holding nothing back. This is coming to a point where all that God deposited in you in the form of talents and potentials are being maximally utilized for the benefits of both humanity and Divinity.

The truth is, life is not a rehearsal but a reality. You don’t have eternity to fulfil destiny. If you have the stage, make sense on time because you will not have the stage forever. Approach life with a sense of urgency.

Also Read: 50 Healing Scriptures for Health

Therefore, I would like you to take note of the following thought-provoking facts:

1. ‘When you give life all it takes, life gives you all it contains.’ (Bishop David Oyedepo)
2. The best of life answers to the best of man.
3. Average input can never deliver excellent outcome.
4. Life is a fertile ground: Life is a seed, what you sow determines what you reap.
Those who sow mediocrity must reap obscurity; to sow lethargy is to harvest poverty. You cannot sow laziness and reap prominence. If you sow quality, you will reap notoriety.
5. God is a Rewarder of excellence.
God is an excellent God; He recognizes excellence when He sees it; He rewards excellence.

Beloved, you make the most of life when you give to life all it takes. Diligence or hard work is the vehicle for such excellent delivery.

I prophesy the release of spirit of excellence upon you now, in Jesus’ Name.

Remember This: Those who sow mediocrity must reap obscurity; to sow lethargy is to harvest poverty.

Assignments:
1. Determine to give life all it takes.
2. Embrace hard work and avoid laziness.
3. Do your work excellently: if it won’t be done excellently, it should be left totally.

Prayer: Lord, deliver me from the spirit of laziness and mediocrity. Grant me the grace to give life all it takes to be a blessing to both humanity and Divinity, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: GIVING LIFE ALL IT TAKES

Quote: Deploy maximum diligence; your work today determines your worth tomorrow. Culled from CAREER AND WORKPLACE WISDOM by Dr Paul Enenche

Daily Reading: Jeremiah 48:1 to 49:22, 2 Timothy 4:1 to 22, Psalm 95:1 to 96:13, Proverbs 26:9 to 12

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Today In History: 25/10/1870 – The first United States trademark was given. The recipient was the Averill Chemical Paint Company of New York City.

Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages by Pastor Paul Enenche

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

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

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.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.