RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 10 APRIL 2022

LESSON THIRTY-TWO (32)

TOPIC: HOLY “MATRI-MONEY” (PART 2)

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. 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.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,

Thy friend friendship suits me well,

Both young and will sing Thy song,

We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,

Christ was Thy first teacher,

The Holy Spirit, great teacher,

Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,

This testimony is sure,

That God, the Father Almighty,

Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,

Though the sun be so bright,

Or if the clouds be black with rain,

I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day

I rejoice to see Thee,

Will thou pass over me today?

Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please give us all-round prosperity in the name of Jesus.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 31:10-31.

[10] Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

[11] The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

[12] She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

[13] She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

[14] She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

[15] She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to

her maidens.

[16] She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

[17] She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

[18] She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

[19] She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

[20] She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

[21] She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

[22] She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

[23] Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

[24] She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

[25] Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

[26] She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

[27] She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

[28] Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

[29] Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

[30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

[31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

MEMORY VERSE: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 2.

INTRODUCTION: Most of us have strong feelings about money. Some people hoard it while others are carelessly generous. Some invest conservatively while others take great risks. The influence of our parents as well as our past experiences with money (before marriage), play a significant role in our behaviour towards money. Often, these factors create strain and tension in marriage. Remember, you are different from your spouse.

TEXT REVIEW: Proverbs 31:10-31.

i. Teacher should find out from the above Bible passages any five things which a good wife does to support the financial resources of the family.

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LESSON OUTLINES

1.COMMUNICATION IS THE PRICELESS KEY

2. BUDGETING IS GOOD

1. COMMUNICATION IS THE PRICELESS KEY

i. Couple should discuss properly their income and expenditure at all times to avoid wrong feelings and conflicts. (Eph.4:15).

ii. The line of discussion should include regular expenses, new expenses or project, regular income, additional revenue, new business, loans, grants, etc.

iii. Further discussion could include the use of cash, ATM, cheques, transfer, credit/debit cards, POS, etc.

iv. There should not be any bases for hoarding or reckless spending of the limited available resources.

v. Couple should pray over their financial matters in agreement and avoid impromptu purchases outside agreement. (Col.4:2; Eccl.4:9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Discuss why some couples do not discuss their financial resources pointing out the inherent dangers in such omission.

2. BUDGETING IS GOOD

i. Planning spending in the reality of available income/revenue over a period of time, say monthly, quarterly or annually is a very good approach to avoid financial crises in the family.

ii. A good budgeting could lead to effective spending, saving and financial freedom. (Eccl. 10:19; Prov. 16:8; 14:18).

iii. Executing a budget as proposed could engender trust, honesty, good communication, moderation and contentment.

iv. If reduces frequently argument over financial matters in the family.

v. It discourages impulse purchases and promotes prudence and saving (Prov. 16:9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Discuss why many couples fail to budget (financial budget)?

SUMMARY: Good communication and budgeting could lead to financial freedom.

CONCLUSION: The key to financial success in marriage is for the couple to discuss their views on money and decide how they will make decisions about how the family’s money will be managed.

EVALUATION: What are the benefits of budgeting and good communication in family financial management?

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please help Your children to manage their financial resources well in the name of Jesus.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) dangers of failure to communicate with spouse and to budget.