RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 6 August 2023 Lesson 49 — Rules Of Engagement

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TOPIC: Rules Of Engagement (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)

OPENING PRAYER: Father please rescue me from deceivers. (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 6 August 2023 HYMN)

MEMORY VERSE: “Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee.” – Jonah 3:2 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Isaiah 61:1-3 (KJV)

1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

Also Read:

– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 6 August 2023: Dynamics Of Grace (Part 1)

INTRODUCTION: Evangelism is the faithful proclamation of the truth of the Scriptures while living our lives as true followers of Jesus. Evangelism can be pretty hard or awkward when we have to confront a family member, a friend, schoolmate, acquaintance, or even a stranger who is not a Christian. Some people may get offended when they hear the gospel but there is no reason to give up. This is why it is expedient for every believer to know the rules of engagement when reaching out to sinners with the gospel.

TEXT REVIEW: ISAIAH 61:1-3

A. Prophet Isaiah prophesied saying:

i. The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me v1a

ii. because…………v1b

iii. He has…………v1c

iv. To proclaim………v1d

v. To………..v2a

vi. And the………….v2b

vii. To comfort………..v2c

B. Other impact of the anointing include

i. Consoling those who mourn, giving beauty for ashes, oil of Joy for mourning, garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness……………v3a

ii. That they……………v3b

iii. The planting of………..v3c

LESSON OUTLINE

THE CONCEPT OF THE GOSPEL.

PREACHING THE GOSPEL.

1. THE CONCEPT OF THE GOSPEL

Believers preparing to minister the gospel to others should equip themselves with the following tips:

A. The fall:

i. The Bible says everyone has sinned (Romans 3:23).

ii. It says sinners will die because of their sin (Ezekiel 18:20; Romans 6:23).

B. The good news: God’s good news is amazing.

i. He loves the world so much that He sent Jesus to die for the sins of sinners (John. 3:16).

ii. Jesus is the only person who has never sinned (1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5).

iii. So, He is the only person who could take the punishment for our sins (Romans 5:8).

iv. He rose from the dead to show us His power (1 Corinthians 15:4).

v. Jesus is the only path to heaven (John 14:6).

C. Qualification for sharing the gospel:

Believers need to share the gospel of Jesus to save the sinful world from destruction. However, the following must be taken into consideration.

i. Such believers should be sure of their salvation (John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23).

ii. They should live a pure life (1 John 3:3).

iii. They must be kind and patient (Ephesians 4:32).

iv. They must be prayerful (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

v. They need to study the word of God (2 Timothy 2:15).

vi. They must get wisdom (Proverbs 4:7) and exhibit other good and godly virtues (Philippians 4:8).

D.The Bible also says we are to share the gospel with no excuses (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

Students should discuss their first experience during evangelism.

2. PREACHING THE GOSPEL

A. There are lots of reasons believers should share their faith wherever they go. Be encouraged that there is no “right” or “wrong” way to share the gospel (Ephesians 4:11-16). Some believers have a very easy time talking about Jesus to others. Believers can, however, follow these procedures:

i. Seek and pray for opportunities to preach to someone (2 Peter 1:11).

ii. Be cheerful and present your facts about salvation in a very simple way using simple language (Acts 17:23).

iii. Share the testimony of your own salvation (Acts 22:6-9).

iv. Tell the person to confess his/her sins and accept Jesus as his/her Lord and Saviour (Romans 10:9-10)

v. Remember to pray for the person you have preached to (Ephesians 1:15-16).

B. Take advantage of technology:

In this era of technological advancement and social media proliferation, many souls can be reached for Christ via the various platforms available (Facebook, Whatsapp, telegram, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, etc). Do not be ashamed of sharing the gospel of our Lord Jesus with friends, families, old schoolmate (Rom. 1:16). This act is our obligation as followers of Christ and it carries the power and backing of God for the salvation of souls that are perishing (John. 14:12; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-18). Do not just be a social influencer, be a kingdom/gospel influencer (Titus 2:7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

How can we preach the gospel using the social media?

CONCLUSION

Anyone who wins souls to the kingdom of God is wise. Join the train now. It is highly rewarding.

CLOSING PRAYER

Father, give me the grace of a soul winner.

ASSIGNMENT

Make a plan to witness to at least five people this week. Write down their names and phone contacts (2×5=10 Marks)

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