RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER S MANUAL LESSON SEVEN SUNDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2021
TOPIC BEATITUDES THE MEEK AND THE HUNGRY
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
Pray to God for an understanding of the terms the meek and the hungry thirsty
MEMORY VERSE The meek shall eat and be satisfied they shall praise the LORD that seek him your heart shall live for ever Psalms 22 26
BIBLE PASSAGE MATTHEW 5 5 6
5 Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled
INTRODUCTION
The beatitudes describe the ideal disciple and his rewards both present and future Having discovered that the beatitudes are a series of eight blessings spoken by Jesus in Matthew 5 we shall do some exposition on verses 5 and 6 in this study
TEXT REVIEW MATTHEW 5 5 6
The Lord Jesus Christ further made clear in these verses the promises of God for the meek and those who thirst and hunger after righteousness as follows
A Blessed are V5a
for V5b
B Blessed are V6a
for V6b
LESSON OUTLINES
1 BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
2 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST
BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth Matthew 5 5
Question 1
What does it mean to be meek
Answer
The word meek from the the original Greek language praus refers to mildness gentleness of spirit or humility It was used to describe reining in a stallion It is the idea of a horse being controlled by a bit and bridle The horse is choosing to submit to authority Therefore meekness is
i A humble attitude that expresses itself in the patients endurance of offences
ii Humility toward God and toward others
iii Having the right or the power to do something but refraining for the benefits of someone else Ephesians 4 1 2
iv Power under control
Question 2
Is meekness a sign of weakness
Answer
Meekness is not weakness This is because
i A weak person cannot do anything or fight back but a meek person on the other hand can do something or fight back but chooses not to Proverbs 16 32 25 28
ii Being too hasty in word and deed are possibly two of the most frequent weaknesses in people Therefore a meek person would consider his actions before he acts hastily James 1 19 21 3 13
Question 3
Are there biblical examples of meek people
Answer
The cultivation of this spirit is enjoined Colossians 3 12 1Timothy 6 11 Zeph 2 3 and is exemplified in Christ Matthew 11 29 Abraham Genesis 13 8 12 16 5 6 Moses numbers 12 3 David Zechariah 12 8 2Samuel 16 10 12 and paul 1Corinthians 9 19
Question 4
What are the peculiar promises made to the meek
Answer
i The humble would receive far greater than the arrogant and prideful Matthew 5 5
ii Not only do the meek enjoy more of life on Earth because of their ability to be content but they will possess and enjoy the earth after Jesus return and triumphant entry
iii The meek are blessed
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CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Class should discuss why meekness is getting unpopular among Christians these days
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled Matthew 5 6
Question 1
What does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness
Answer
i An ardent desire for anything is often represented in the scriptures by hunger and thirst Psalm 42 1
ii As the body as its natural appetites of hunger and thirst for the food and drink suited to its nourishment so has the soul Psalm 63 1 2
iii When the soul begins to hunger and thirst after righteousness or holiness which is its proper food we know that it must be purified by the holy spirit and be made a partaker of that living bread John 7 37 39 or perish everlastingly
iv A desire for the blessings of pardon and Peace a deep sense of sin and want and wretchedness is also represented by thirsting Isaiah 55 1 2
Question 2
What are the promises of God for those who hunger and thirst after righteousness
Answer
i Those who hunger and thirst after the full salvation of God will be blessed satisfied and well fed
ii Those who are lost sinner and strongly desire to be only shall be filled
iii Christ has made provision to satisfy all who truly desire to be holy John 4 14 6 35 Psalm 17 15
iv Those that hunger and thirst after righteousness are blessed
CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Class should discuss why people are not hungry and thirsty for God today
SUMMARY
God will give the earth to the meek and will satisfy the hungry and thirsty souls
CONCLUSION
If you are meek you will be satisfied with the blessings of God on earth and filled with heavenly blessings
CLOSING PRAYER
Father I receive the grace to be meek thirst and hunger for you in Jesus name
ASSIGNMENT
Students should mention five 5 people who showed exemplary hunger and thirst for righteousness in the Bible Give Bible references