RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL LESSON 21 SUNDAY 24TH JANUARY 2021
Open heaven January 2021 Sunday January 24
Open heaven January 2021 Sunday January 24TOPIC: THE GOD CHASERS 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?
MEMORY VERSE: “My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me” — Psalms 63:8.
BIBLE PASSAGE: PSALM 63:1-8.
Psalm:63.1
A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, You [are] my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water.
Psalm:63.2
So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory.
Psalm:63.3
Because Your lovingkindness [is] better than life, My lips shall praise You.
Psalm:63.4
Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.
Psalm:63.5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips.
Psalm:63.6
When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the [night] watches.
Psalm:63.7
Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.
Psalm:63.8
My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me.
INTRODUCTION
A God chaser is a person whose passion for God’s presence presses him to chase the impossible in the hope that the uncatchable might catch him. A child chases a loving parent until suddenly the strong arms of the father enfold the chaser (Gen. 5:24; Phil. 3:12).
LESSON OUTLINES
1. EXAMPLES OF GOD CHASERS
2. THE GOD CHASER’S MAP
EXAMPLES OF GOD CHASERS
The Bible records examples of those who diligently sought after God and were found of Him. They include:
Enoch (Genesis 5:22, 24); Moses (Exodus 33:13-23); Jacob (Genesis 32:24-30); Ezra (Ezra 7:10); Daniel (Daniel 6:10-22); David (Psalm 63:1-8); and
Paul (Philippians 3:7-14). They were not chasing after God because of what they wanted for themselves alone, but wholeheartedly believed God (John 6:65-69). They also acknowledged
their emptiness and nothingness without God (John 15:5).
THE GOD CHASER’S MAP
A map gives a representation of a location needed for navigation. Anyone chasing after God must understand His spiritual location. While God is omnipresent, His manifest
presence is only for those who diligent chase after Him. Hence among others, the Lord will be found in the place of praise (Psalm 100:3-4; 22:3). He will be found in the place of prayer and fasting (2Chronicles 20:3; Ezra 8:21; Daniel 9:1-3). You will also find the Lord when you strive to live in holiness (2Chronicles 34:3; Ezra 6.21; Hebrews 12:14). Ultimately, the Lord will be found in His Word (John 5:39; Ezra 7:10; Psalm 34:4).
CONCLUSION
We require the Lord to help us and be on our side when seeking the Lord. We cannot do it by human efforts. Let us call on the Lord today to help us.
QUESTIONS
1. Mention other examples of God chasers apart from those listed above.
2. Where can one find God and be found of Him?