RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL LESSON FIVE SUNDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2021
TOPIC: INTEGRITY
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, I receive the grace to be a Christian indeed.
MEMORY VERSE: “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him”. – Proverbs 20:7
BIBLE PASSAGE: DANIEL 6:1-5
1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;
2 And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.
4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
5 Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.
INTRODUCTION
The Hebrew word translated “integrity” means the condition of being without”blemish it connotes completeness, perfection, sincerity, soundness, uprightness, wholeness”. Integrity is a practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. It is standing for the truth regardless of its consequences (Job 2:9-10; Daniel 3:16-18). It is also when a person walks his talk (1Samuel 12:2-4). Although integrity comes with diverse challenges, yet, it is so important and highly rewarding.
TEXT REVIEW: DANIEL 6:1-5
There are lessons to learn from the story of Daniel in our text today:
i. King Darius decided to appoint one hundred and twenty princes over his kingdom, V1.
ii. He also placed three Presidents over the one hundred and twenty princes. V2a.
iii. Daniel was first of the three Presidents. V2a..
iv. The princes were to report directly to the three Presidents. V2b.
v. Daniel was the most preferred of the three Presidents and princes because………… V3a.
vi. The king……… V3b.
A. As a result of the favour Daniel found from the king,
i. The president’s and the princes
a. …………… V4a
b. But ………. V4b
c. because….. V4c
ii. Then these men said…. V5.
LESSON OUTLINES
1. IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY
2. BIBLICAL INSTANCES AND REWARDS OF INTEGRITY
IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY
Teacher should allow the students to mention some importance of integrity in their daily relationship with people.
A. Integrity should be the core quality of every believer’s life.
i. It is a fundamental proof of one’s belief in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus (2Corinthians 5:17; Hebrews 4:15)
ii. It is also proof to others that one is a child of God (Like 4:1-4).
B. Integrity is a character which makes a person not to waiver (Job 2:9).
C. Through integrity, a person becomes not just confidence but also reliable to family members, subordinates and superiors (1Samuel 12:3-4).
D. Integrity makes a person to be honest in character, honour their words, promises and be committed to responsibilities (Joshua 2:12-14; 6:22-23).
E. Integrity helps a person to recognize his/her weakness, take responsibilities for actions or inactions (2Samuel 12:13) and take necessary corrective action for failure without minding the cost (Genesis 26:9-11).
F. Integrity makes a person to be consistently truthful (Luke 16:10).
G Integrity will help you gain respect and trust from your peers and leaders.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Class should discuss, how a believer should relate with a person who has no integrity
BIBLICAL INSTANCES AND REWARDS OF INTEGRITY
Teacher should allow the students to mention Bible characters noted for integrity.
Searching through the Bible, we find characters that are classical examples of integrity. Below are some of them;
a. Abimelech, the king of Gerar (Genesis 20:3-7)
b. Joseph (Genesis 47:14)
c. Prophet Samuel (1Samuel 12:3-4)
d. King David (1Kings 9:4)
e. Job (Job 2:3; 9-10)
f. Apostle Paul (Acts 20:32 33)
g. The Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:30).
B. Teacher should allow the class to mention some rewards of integrity.
Integrity, despite its challenges in the world we live in, has numerous rewards.
I. God will vouch for the person (Genesis 18:19; Job 2:3)
ii. God will keep the fellow from falling into sin (Genesis 20:5-6). Also,
iii. The fellow will live in peace (Psalm 37:37)
iv. He will enjoy divine guidance (Proverbs 11:3).
v. A person of integrity we enjoy unprecedented promotion, favour and good success (Genesis 41:39-41).
vi. He will also enjoy divine provisions (Psalm 84:11).
vii. God will preserve (Psalm 25:21-22; Daniel 6:20-22) and give him generational blessing (Proverbs 20:7).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Students should mention people around them who are known for integrity. Teacher should award Ten(10) marks for every students that participates.
SUMMARY
It is important for every believer to be known for integrity.
CONCLUSION
It is impossible to have real integrity without Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Therefore, we must be in Christ to exhibit integrity it is highly rewarding.
CLOSING PRAYER
God, please make me a Christian worthy of emulation.
ASSIGNMENT
Identify five (5) areas of life where you can be known for integrity. (2×5 =10 marks.)