FRENCH RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL THE POWER OF CHOICE Lesson 25 THE POWER OF CHOICE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2023

OPENING PRAYER: Father, teach me to understand the power of choice so that I will not learn the hard way.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher must allow a student to review the previous weeks lesson.

LESSON OF THE DAY

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BIBLE PASSAGE: GENESIS 13:8-13

THROWBACK: Let us choose what is right, let us see what is good. Job 34:4.

INTRODUCTION: In simple terms, choice is the action of selecting between two or more possibilities. The power of choice is the strong will to make a decision in the midst of multiple options. While man is generally thought of as a creature of choice, Scripture makes it clear that God gave man the power of choice (Jos 24:15). However, we live with the consequences of the choices we make, good or bad. Therefore, it is our responsibility to make the right choices, which, in turn, determine the course of our lives.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON GOAL: Study the power of choice.

GOALS OF EDUCATION :

Through this study, students should be able to: a. Giving a simple definition of the word “choice” b. Explaining what the power of choice means. c. To list common choices and their consequences. d. To mention the factors that influence the choices.

TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above objectives, the teacher must: a. Allow students to recite verse by heart, read Bible passage, contribute in discussion, do class activities and homework. b. Allow the assistant teacher to monitor wellbeing of the classroom, note attendance and duties. c. Teach the lesson’s outline, summarize, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give the assignment to the students

BIBLE REVIEW: Genesis 13:8-13.

This scripture recorded Abraham’s choice (decision) not to allow conflicts on earth to destroy the cordial relationship he had with his nephew – Lot. He approached Lot to try to find a possible solution to end the conflict that was gradually taking place from the breadth between them and their shepherds.

A. Abram said to Lot :

i. …………………………………………V8a.

ii. …………….……………………………..V8b.

iii. ……………………………………….V9a.

iv ………………………………………..V9b.

v. ………………………………………………V9c.

vi …………..…………………………….…V9dc.

B. Lot looks up and lives… V10a.

and. How good it was …………………………. V10b.

ii. As well as the garden… V10C.

then, ……………………………………………… V11a.

D. and. open up the habitation ………………………. V12a.

ii. Lot has inhabited ……………………………….. V12b.

A. But the men of Sodom……. V13

METHOD OF TEACHING: The method of teaching master courses.

TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher must set teaching time for a lesson having two main lines.

BIG LINES:

1. CURRENT CHOICE AND CONSEQUENCE

2. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE CHOICES

1. CURRENT CHOICE AND CONSEQUENCE

A. There are choices we make in life that have inevitable consequences. For example,

and. The choices we make with food and exercise affect our physical health (Pr 25:16).

ii. The choices we make regarding our studies often affect our careers and professions.

iii. The choices we make in response to life’s adversities affect our psychological well-being (Pr 24:10).

B. Other major choices we make in life include:

and. Choosing where we live or settle can determine the peace or discomfort, blessings or problems we will have (Ge 13:8-11; Ge 19:13; Ge 26:1-2, 12-13).

ii. The choice of the person we marry will determine the happiness we enjoy or the blows we will endure (Pr 18:22; Pr 31:28; Pr 21:19; 1R 11:4).

iii. The choice of friends we keep will determine how far we go and the quality of life we live (Pr 13:20; Pr 18:24; 2S 13:5; 10-14, 28-29).

iv. The choice we make to be different will determine whether or not we will stand out from the crowd (Da 1:8, 19; He 11:24-26).

v. The choice we make to serve God or not will determine the eternal reward we will receive (Jos 24:15; Ap 22:11-12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What can you do to prevent the consequences of an already bad choice?

2. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE CHOICES

A. Many factors influence the choices we make in life.

and. Good knowledge: We must seek good knowledge in order to be well informed (Pr 18:15).

ii. Self Control: Self control will help us guide our choices and will prevent us from making irrational decisions (Ja 1:19; 1S 25:10).

iii. Planning and Vision: We must make good plans and be guided by good vision before making a choice (Ru 3:1-4; Pr 16:3, 9).

iv. Prayer: Prayers will enable us to enter the mind of God (1S 30:7-8; Ps 37:5, 23).

v. The right mindset: We must strive to always have a right mindset (Pro 4:23).

B. On the contrary, pride, hypocrisy, doubt and negative thinking, among others, will prevent us from making the right choices (Pr 11:2; Ps 10:4; Esa 32:6; Ja 1:8).

Many factors influence the choices we make in life. We must seek good knowledge in order to be well informed (Pr 18:15). Self-control will guide our choices and will prevent us from making irrational decisions (Ja 1:19; 1S 25:10). We must make good plans and be guided by good vision before making a choice (Ru 3:1-4; Pr 16:3, 9). More importantly, prayers will allow us to enter God’s mind (1S 30:7-8; Ps 37:5, 23).

On the contrary, pride, hypocrisy, doubt and negative thinking, among others, will prevent us from making the right choices (Pr 11:2; Ps 10:4; Esa 32:6; Ja 1:8). We must strive to always have a right mindset (Pr 4:23).