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RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 3 November 2019 Lesson 10 – Forgiving One Another
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TOPIC: Forgiving One Another
OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to learn how to forgive those who trespass against me. (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 3 November 2019 HYMN)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Colossians 3:12-13 KJV (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 3 November 2019)
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
MEMORY VERSE: “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” – Ephesians 4:32 (scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 3 November 2019 HYMN)
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness is a deliberate act of love, mercy, and grace. It is also a decision to not hold grudge (feeling of resentment) against another person, despite what he/she has done (Matt. 18:25-27). Therefore, forgiveness, is an essential part of the life of believers. We are to forgive others as God has forgiven us (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13).
TEXT REVIEW: Colossians 3:12-13.
Apostle Paul refers to believers as:
a. The elect of God, holy and beloved. v.12.
b. He, therefore, admonishes believers to imbibe some godly attributes. They are to put
i. Bowels of mercies
ii. …………………………………..
iii. …………………………………..
iv. …………………………………..
v. …………………………………..v.12.
c. In addition, believers are expected to:
i. ………………………………………….v.13a
ii. ………………………………………….v.13b
d. The basis for forgiveness as stated by Paul is that
i. ……………………………………….. v.13c
2 LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF FORGIVENESS
Question 1: Why is it important to forgive one another?
A. In human relationships, there is a tendency to offend one another (often times due to conflicts it interest), but in all we must learn to forgive one another even as God has forgiven us (Mk. 11:25-26).
B. It is expedient that we forgive one another for the following additional reasons, among others:
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- Forgiveness is a command from God (Lk. 17:3-4; Col. 3:13).
- It is a precondition to receive forgiveness from God (Matt. 6:14).
- If you want to reign with Christ you must forgive (2 Tim. 2:12).
- In order to have a clear conscience and peace of mind, you should learn to forgive (Acts 24:16).
- So that your prayers will not be hindered (Matt. 5:23-24).
- Jesus, our ultimate example, practiced forgiveness (John 8:7,11).
Question 2: What are the benefits derivable from forgiving one another?
Answer: Forgiving one another comes with benefits, some of which are:
- Peace of mind (Isaiah 40:2).
- Overwhelming joy (Lk. 15:20-24).
- Answers to prayers (Matt. 5:23-24, 1 Peter 3:7).
- Good success (Mk. 11:25-26).
- Divine healing (Prov. 17:22; Matt. 9:6).
- Fostering good relationship among brethren and the community at large (Gen. 50:15-21).
- Conscience void of guilt and offence (Prov. 20:22).
- Winning of souls (Matt. 18:15).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Class should discuss why it seems difficult for people to forgive those who offend them.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE DANGERS OF REFUSING TO FORGIVE
Question 1: What are the imminent dangers of refusing to forgive?
Answer: The following are some of the imminent dangers of refusing to forgive those who trespass against us:
i. Hindered prayers (Matt. 6:15; Mk. 11:25-26).
ii. Bitterness, which results to ill health (Prov. 17:22).
iii. Opening t demonic attacks (Eccl. 10:8).
iv. Destruction of relationships (Matt. 18:23-24).
v. Eternity in hell (Matt. 7:12, 21).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should share their experience of what they suffered for refusing to forgive their offenders.
SUMMARY: We offend people as much as they offend us. We should be willing to forgive one another.
CONCLUSION: What a beautiful place the world would be if we all forgive ourselves of offenses. As beloved children of God, we should show good examples especially as our God has commanded us (1 Tim. 4:12).
EVALUATION: Teachers should ask the students to highlight the reasons for forgiveness and the benefits.
CLOSING PRAYER: Lord, give me the grace to obey You in forgiving others.
ASSIGNMENT: Think of those who have offended you that you have not forgiven and take practical steps to forgive them.
RCCG Sunday School 3 November 2019 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?
