RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL LESSON 20 17TH JANUARY 2021
TOPIC: THE FEAR OF THE LORD SUNDAY
SCHOOL 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 friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and 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 be 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?
OPENING PRAYER
Father, please put your genuine fear in my heart.
MEMORY VERSE: “The fear of the lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction”. — Proverbs 1:7.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 111:4-10
Psalm:111.4
He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD [is] gracious and full of compassion.
Psalm:111.5
He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
Psalm:111.6
He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.
Psalm:111.7
The works of His hands [are] verity and justice; All His precepts [are] sure.
Psalm:111.8
They stand fast forever and ever, [And are] done in truth and uprightness.
Psalm:111.9
He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome [is] His name.
Psalm:111.10
The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do [His commandments.] His praise endures forever.
INTRODUCTION
The fear of the Lord is a reverential trust of God coupled with a hatred of evil. It is also an inward attitude of humble reverence toward God, in light of His self-revelation, that result in outward expression of Christ’s likeness. You cannot serve God or keep His Commandments if His fear is not in you (Deut. 6:13; Eccl. 12:13; Prov. 8:13). However, believers should not be scared of God but see the fear of God has respecting, obeying, submitting to His discipline and Worshiping Him in awe.
TEXT REVEIW: PSALM 111:4-10
A. The Psalmist highlight some of God’s gracious deeds especially to those that fear God. He said:
i. God has made His wonderful works to be remembered. -V4a.
ii. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. -V4b.
iii. He has given food to those who fear Him. V5a.
iv. He will ever be mindful of His covenant. V5b.
B. The Psalmist further says that:
i. ……………………………………… V6.
ii. …………………………………….. V7a.
iii. ……………………………………. V7b.
iv. …………………………………….. V8.
v. ……………………………………… V9a.
vi. …………………………………….. V9b.
vii. ……………………………………. V9c.
viii. …………………………………… V10a.
ix. …………………………………….. V10b.
x. ……………………………………… V10c.
LESSON OUTLINES
1. WHY IS IT NESSECERY TO FEAR GOD?
2. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING THE FEAR OF GOD?
WHY IS IT NESSECERY TO FEAR GOD?
Teacher should ask the class to think and mention the reasons people should fear God.
Answers:
1. We are commanded to fear God (Psalm 33:8) because of:
God’s holiness (Revelation 15:4)
Greatness (2Kings 17:36),
goodness (1Sam. 12:24)
and his forgiveness without which we would all
have ended up in hell (Psalm 130:4).
2. The fear of the Lord is also nessecery:
for worship (Psalm 5:7);
in service (Heb.. 12:28);
to keep us from sin (Exodus 20:20);
for administration of justice (2Chronicles 19:6-9);
for good governance (2Sam. 23:3);
for the perfecting of holiness in our Christian live (2Cor. 7:1);
because of coming judgement against which there is no appeal (Rev. 14:7)
CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Class should discuss why the fear of God is not demonstrated in our societies today like it was in the days of the Bible.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING THE FEAR OF GOD?
Teacher should ask the class to mention the benefits of having the fear.
Answer:The fear of God brings pleasure to the Lord which in turn brings blessings to man (Psalm 147:11; 112:1).
-It gives deep knowledge and wisdom (Prov. 1:7; Ps. 111:10).
-It is a unique weapon against sin (Prov. 8:13).
-It brings protection for believers and their loved ones (Prov. 14:26).
-If you fear the Lord, His pity will increase upon you (Ps. 103:13).
-It makes a man acceptable to God (Acts 10:35).
-It brings down His mercy (Ps. 103:17).
-It bring long life (Prov 10:27; 14:27).
-It brings answer to prayers (Ps. 145:19).
-It brings separation from evil (Prov. 16:6).
-It brings confidence (Prov 14:26).
-It Guarantees true riches, honour and life (Prov. 22:4).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2 RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL LESSON 20 17TH JANUARY 2021
What do you think would happen to those who choose not to fear God? Class should discuss.
SUMMARY
There are numerous blessings for those who fear God
CONCLUSION
Fear the Lord God Almighty
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, let your reverential fear reign in my heart.
ASSIGNMENT
Student should list five people I’m the Bible that feared God. (2×5=10 marks). RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL LESSON 20 17TH JANUARY 2021