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TOPIC: Child Training
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OPENING PRAYER: Father, help all parents to train up their children in the way of the Lord. Help all children never to depart in the way of the Lord in Jesus’ name (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 5 April 2020 HYMN)
RCCG APRIL 5th 2020 PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE SPECIAL SERVICE
MEMORY VERSE: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 18:18-19 KJV (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 5 April 2020)
18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
INTRODUCTION
The Bible tells us that children are a reward from God (Psalm 127:3). Raising and training a child within the context of Proverbs 22:6 means that it beings with the Bible. This is because ‘All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for in righteousness’ (2Timothy 3:16). God testified of Abraham, that he would train his children in the way of the Lord (Genesis 18:19). Lois and Eunice also trained Timothy (2Timothy 1:5). Training must begin as soon as a child recognises gestures or responds to communication. Therefore, parent, guardians or care-givers must train up children appropriately.
TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 18:18-19.
The divine promise for Abraham that he would become a great and mighty nation and that through him all nations of the world would be blessed. (Genesis 18:18) was factored on some promises.
ACTIVITY: Teacher should identify these promises in Verse 19 of the bible passage.
LESSON OUTLINES
- WHAT ARE WE TO TEACH CHILDREN AND HOW?
- REASONS FOR CHILD TRAINING
1. WHAT ARE WE TO TEACH CHILDREN AND HOW?
A. Teacher should outline the direction of teaching which should be giving to children as indicated below:
i. Morals and good attitudes. Proverbs 1:8-15
ii. Respect for rules, authority, elders and order. 1 Peter 2:13.
iii. Spiritual discipline of praying, fasting, attending the Bible, praying, fasting, worshiping and attending Church services and programmes. Joshua 1:8; Hebrews 6:10-25.
iv. The word of God. Ephesians 6:4
v. Fear of God. Proverbs 8:13; 9:10
vi. Righteous living. 1Timothy 6:11
vii. Diligent at work. Proverbs 6:6-11; 22:29
viii. Genuine service to God/sowing to the kingdom. 1Samuel 2:18; John 6:9.
B. Teacher should outline how the above lessons/trainings should be handled/executed as indicated below:
i. Through constant prayer. 1 Thess. 5:17
ii. Through discipline in love. Proverbs 3:12; 29:17; 13:24.
iii. Through wisdom. Ephesians 6:4
iv. Through presence (with the family). Acts 10:33
v. Through dignity ant curtsey. Eph. 6:4
vi. Through conducive friendly atmosphere at home. Psalms 128:1-6
C. DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY: Class should discuss why some parents have failed to train their children or why some children are symbol of lack of home training
2. REASONS FOR CHILD TRAINING
The reasons for and benefits of child training are numerous. They include:
i. The need for children to recognise and obey God’s command’s. Deut. 6:7-9.
ii. To live safely in the world and enjoy the blessings of God. Lev. 25:18; Deut.12:28; 30:16
iii. To please God and live victoriously. Proverbs 16:7.
iv. To acquire necessary skills and knowledge for success in life. 1 Samuel 16:17-18; Daniel 1:4, 17.
v. To give the parents, guardians and care-givers rest, peace Proverbs 29:17 and respect. Hebrews 12:9
vi. To thoroughly equip them to do good works. 2 Timothy 3:17.
vii. To prepare for the future (Eccl. 12:1); make them fit well into the society and stand in the defence of faith.1Peter 3:15.
DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY: Class to identify the impact of untrained children in our society
SUMMARY: Parents should train their children, while children should accept their parental training.
CONCLUSION: Parents, guardians and care-givers must teach, discipline and love their children. Children are precious to God and must be well taken care of Psalm 127:3.
EVALUATION: Why and how should children be trained.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let all parents who have failed in their responsibilities to train their children be awake to their duties.
ASSIGNMENT: Find out five societal woes that are traceable to lack of child training.
RCCG Sunday School HYMN
- 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. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?