31ST OF JANUARY, 2021 LESSON TWENTY-TWO (22) RCCG TEENS TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY
TOPIC: GROWING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
HYMN FOR THE DAY:
More, more about Jesus: Hymn 454
BIBLE TEXT: 2 Peter 3:1-18
[1]This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
[2]That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
[3]Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
[4]And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
[5]For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
[6]Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
[7]But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
[8]But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
[9]The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
[10]But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
[11]Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
[12]Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
[13]Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
[14]Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
[15]And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
[16]As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
[17]Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
[18]But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
MEMORY VERSE 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.”
LESSON AIM: To teach the teens how to grow in the Lord.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Develop yourself in the Lord.
INTRODUCTION: Knowledge is power. How much of God that you know will determine how much of his power and grace you can enjoy. The Bible encourages us to grow in the knowledge of Christ.
STUDY GUIDE:
How can we grow?
1. By reading, studying and meditating on the Word of God – Joshua 1:8
2. By hiding the Word of God in our heart so that we will not sin against Him – Ps 119:11
3. Fellows shipping with others – Prov 2717
4. By praying always.
5. By being the doer of the Word of God – James 1:22 25
Why do we need to grow in the knowledge of God?
• By being mindful of the Word of God-2 Pet 3:2
• By sanctifying God in our hearts – 1 Pet 3:15
• Teenagers to mention more
We need understanding of the times we are in the last days.
What do you need to know about Jesus Christ?
1. His acts – these are the external things that happens which are outside of human control, e g miracles, earthquake etc
2. His ways – these are the purposes of God behind His acts – Ps 103:7 which include His purpose for dying for us on the cross
3 His second coming – 2 Peter 3:10
4. Who He is to us? 1 John 2:1
DISCUSSION: In what ways can we improve an our knowledge of God. Why is knowledge very important to a believer?
CONCLUSION: As beloved sons and daughters of God, use any opportunity you have to grow in Christ. When God sees your effort, He will grant you the needed grace – James 4:6.
ACTIVITY
i. What is God saying in the text?
ii. How can l apply this to my life ?
MY PRAYER POINT FOR THE LESSON:
Please grant me the grace to grow in your knowledge in Jesus name.
31ST OF JANUARY, 2021 LESSON TWENTY-TWO (22) RCCG TEENS TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY