TOPIC: The Essence Of Praise (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
OPENING PRAYER: Lord Jesus, give me an understanding of why and how to express my gratitude. (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 5 January 2025)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the Assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
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MEMORY VERSE: “I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.” – Psalms 86:12 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalms 67:3-7 (KJV)
3 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
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– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 5 January 2025 – The Essence Of Praise
INTRODUCTION: In our day-to-day dealings with ourselves, appreciation and praise are considered important especially when we receive help from anyone. This show of appreciation usually acts as an impetus to receiving similar help in the future. As Christians, we know that God loves us more than our earthly fathers. To reciprocate this love, we should praise God no matter the circumstances. One principle a Christian should learn is how to develop the habit of praising God (Psalm 34:1).
LESSON AIM: To remind the church that praising God is essential.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Know what praising God is.
b. Understand the reasons for praising God.
c. Know how to offer acceptable praise to God.
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TEXT REVIEW: Psalm 67:3-7.
The Psalmist was full of thanks to God. He was so happy and sure of God’s benevolence that he charged the people as follows;
A. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee…V3.
B. He states his reason: O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth…V4.
C. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee…V5.
D. He goes further to highlight the blessings we receive when we praise God. List them below:
i. …………………………………..V6a.
ii. ………………………………….V6b.
iii. …………………………………V7a.
iv. …………………………………V7b.
LESSON OUTLINES:
REASONS FOR PRAISING GOD
ACCEPTABLE PRAISE
1. REASONS FOR PRAISING GOD
Question 1: Why should we praise God?
Answer: The attributes of God are sufficient reasons for us to praise Him. That is one reason the angels praise God continuously (Isaiah 6:3). God’s holiness is linked with His glory (Exodus 15:11). We should praise God for:
i. His goodness and His wonderful works (Psalm 107:8).
ii. His righteousness (Psalm 7:17).
iii. His jealousy and sovereignty over all things (Exodus 34:14).
iv. He is the only God that should be worshipped (Exodus 20:3-4).
Question 2: Give other reasons for praising God.
Answer:
i. We must praise God if we want our lives to be full of miracles and wonders (Psalm 67:5-7).
ii. When we praise God, we have victories over our enemies (Psalm 18:3; 2 Chronicles 20:22).
iii. Praise is an acceptable sacrifice before God (Hebrews 13:15).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention ways of praising God.
2. ACCEPTABLE PRAISE
Question: How can we offer acceptable praise to God?
Answer:
(A). God is over all mankind, yet, He accepts praise only from those who draw near to Him in holiness and repentance (James 4:8; Psalm 24:3-5).
(B). To offer acceptable praise to God, it is necessary to be a child of God (John 4:23-24). We must confess our sins to God and repent from them (1 John 1:8-9). It is after this that our sacrifice of praise can be acceptable to God (Romans 12:1).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Have you ever sung or played musical instruments to praise God alone and danced well for Him? Share your experience.
CONCLUSION: Praising God is one way we can please Him. So, give Him quality praise.
EVALUATION: Mention three things involved in offering acceptable praise to God.
CLOSING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I praise You for my existence.
ASSIGNMENT: Praise God for 30 minutes (No marks)