RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 27 October 2024 Lesson 9 – The Branches Of Lies
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RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 27 October 2024 TOPIC: The Branches Of Lies
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, expose all lies in my life. (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 27 October 2024 HYMN)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the Assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
MEMORY VERSE: “For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.” – Proverbs 8:7 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 6:16-19. (KJV)
16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Also Read:
– Open Heaven 27 October 2024 – Check The Spirit
LESSON INTRODUCTION: A lie is a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive or convey a false impression. It is an intentional act of deviating from the truth. Lies have some terrible offshoots which when put on a scale are all sinful. We however need to look at these horrific subdivisions and do away with them if we want to live a good life, see good days, have a godly home and society, and enjoy God’s presence always (1 Peter 3:10).
LESSON AIM: To highlight and emphasise a variety of ways lies manifest amongst the brethren.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this study, students should be able to:
- Understand what constitutes a lie.
- Recognise its various subdivisions.
- Know the way out.
TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:
a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignments.
b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
c. Teach the lesson outline, summarize, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.
TEXT REVIEW: Proverbs 6:16-19.
In the above passage, the writer says God hates six things. The seventh is an abomination to him, V16.
i. A ………………………………………..V17a.
ii. A ………………………………………..V17b.
iii. A hand ……………………………….V17c.
iv. A heart that ………………………..V18a.
v. Feet that ……………………………..V18b.
vi. A…………………………………………………V19a.
vii. A sower of ……………………….V19b.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- THE SUBDIVISIONS
- CONSEQUENCES AND REMEDIES
1. THE SUBDIVISIONS
Some of the offshoots of lies include:
i. Falsehood: This is a false statement, a misrepresentation of the fact, the act of rendering something false by fraudulent changes such as documents or measures, (Proverbs 11:1; 20:10; Job 21:34) or simply not telling the truth (Psalm 144:8).
ii. Exaggeration: This is a blood relation to falsehood. It is the act of giving to overstatement and needless embellishment of the truth or a bloated statement that does not exist (Matthew 5:37).
iii. Deceit: This is the act or practice of deceiving; concealment or distortion of the truth for the purpose of misleading, fraud, cheating, etc. Just like a liar, a deceitful person practices mischief and falsehood without any form of restraint. (Psalms 10:7; 50:19). An individual who is untrustworthy, two-faced, or fraudulent is deceitful.
iv. Hypocrisy: An outright display of insincerity by pretending to have qualities or beliefs that one does not have. (Matthew 23:28; 1 Timothy 4:2).
v. Half-Truth: A statement that is only partly true, especially one intended to deceive (Acts 5:1-3). It is always the ally of some vice and another way of being economical with the truth.
vi. Guile: It is the quality of being crafty or the use of tricks to deceive someone; usually to extract money from them (1 Peter 2:1; 2 Corinthians 12:16-17).
vii. Flattering: To praise dishonestly because of ulterior motives (Psalms 78:36; 5:9). Praise singers who wish to curry favour flatter and end the relationship afterwards.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention other subdivisions they know.
2. CONSEQUENCES AND REMEDIES
A The penalties for these branches of lies include:
i. Getting cut off from God (Job 13:16; Psalm 12:3).
ii. Being detestable (Proverbs 6:16).
iii. Being susceptible to punishment (Proverbs 19:5).
iv. Being accustomed to hypocrisy and iniquity (Matthew 23:28-29).
v. Momentary joy (Job 20:5).
vi. Living an unrealistic life (Proverbs 12:17).
vii. Not seeing good days (1 Peter 3:10; Job 32:22).
viii. No liar will make heaven (Revelation 21:27).
B. There are several things a believer can do to avoid telling lies. These include:
i. Being precise in communications (Matthew 5:37).
ii. Telling the whole truth-this is a virtue that brings honour (Exodus 18:21).
iii. Not playing smart (Proverbs 3:7).
iv. Avoiding hasty responses (James 1:19).
v. Employing God’s wisdom when speaking (James 3:17).
vi. Putting checks on utterances (Job 27:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:5).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Give additional ways that can be helpful to someone who helplessly tells lies.
CONCLUSION: Be truthful.
QUESTIONS:
- Explain four subdivisions of lies.
- What can you do to avoid telling a lie? Mention three.
EVALUATION: Mention five consequences of lies.
CLOSING PRAYER: Lord Jesus, expose and cut off from my life, lies in its varying branches in the mighty name of Jesus.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five things that happened to you when you lied. (2×5=10 Marks).
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- 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?
