RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 3 November 2024 – Lesson 10
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TOPIC: Divine Resistance (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 3 November 2024)
MEMORY VERSE: “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” – James 4:6 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Peter 5:5-7 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 3 November 2024)
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Also Read:
– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 3 November 2024 – Divine Resistance
INTRODUCTION: Despite the magnitude of God’s creations (Psalm 8:3-4), God still humbles Himself to behold the activities of man on earth (Psalm 113:5-6). A proud person is therefore repulsive to Him and He resists such an individual. Lucifer was cast out of Heaven because of pride (Isaiah 14:12-14). The Ancient Greek word for ‘pride’ is ‘Hubris’: it describes a personality of dangerous overconfidence or an over inflated self-confidence, synonymous with arrogance. God intentionally builds a wall of resistance against the proud.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- BIBLICAL INSTANCES AND CONSEQUENCES
- BE HUMBLE
1. BIBLICAL INSTANCES AND CONSEQUENCES
The Bible gives records of some characters that were filled with ‘hubris’ and their ends. These include King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:30), King Belshazzar (Daniel 5:22-23), Goliath (1 Samuel 17:41-44), the rich fool in Jesus’ parable (Luke 12:16-19), and King Herod (Acts 12:21-23a). These men were resisted and judged by God for their sin of pride (Ezekiel 28:17; Jeremiah 13:15-16); King Nebuchadnezzar was brought low and he ate grass (Daniel 4:31-32). King Belshazzar was slain (Daniel 5:30). Goliath and the rich fool in Jesus’ parable died (1Samuel 17:50; Luke 12:20) while Herod was eaten by worms and he died (Acts 12:23b). Pride is rebellion against God and a bid to share in His glory.
Furthermore, God reserves the following punishment for the proud. He cuts them off by silencing them (Psalm 12:3). They are known at a distance and kept in derision (Psalm 138:6). He will destroy their house (Proverbs 15:25). He will bring them down (Isaiah 2:12). He will cause their arrogance to cease (Isaiah 13:11). He is against them and will make them stumble (Jeremiah 50:31-32). He will demean them (Daniel 4:37). They shall be wasted like debris and straw (Malachi 4:1). God sets Himself in battle array against the proud (Obadiah 1:2-4). He repels those who live in pride and self-sufficiency by trusting in themselves and despising others. Pride is sin (Proverbs 21:4), and thus, the proud is abominable to God (Proverbs 16:5a).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Have you ever been taken in pride? Share the consequences with the class.
2. BE HUMBLE
Humility is the antidote for pride and a requirement to walk with God (Micah 6:8). To be humble is simply a lack of pride, a state marked by meekness or modesty without any iota of arrogance (Colossians 3:12). It is the attitude of having no special importance that makes you better than others (Philippians 2:5-8).
Unlike pride which puts a barrier (a wall of resistance) between man and God, humble people receive grace from God (1 Peter 5:5b). He forgives their sins and heals their land (2 Chronicles 7:14). He hears when they call (2 Chronicles 34:27; Psalm 9:12). God will save them (Job 22:29). He guides and teaches them His way (Psalm 25:9). Furthermore, humility comes before honour (Proverbs 18:12; Philippians 2:7-11) and it brings riches and life (Proverbs 22:4).
However, being humble must be a conscious and deliberate resolve; Jesus says whoever humbles himself as a little child, is greatest in the kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 18:4). Humility must be worn like a garment every day (1 Peter 5:5b).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why do some believers exhibit pride despite its serious consequences?
CONCLUSION: Pride goes before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). Be humble.
QUESTIONS:
- Mention four consequences of Pride.
- What is the solution to pride?
ASSIGNMENT: Give five differences between being Confident and being Proud. (2×5=10 Marks).
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?
