RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH 31 DECEMBER 2023 (LESSON 18)

TOPIC: THE OFFSHOOTS OF LIES

BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 5:1-10

¹ But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.

² And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

³ But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?

⁴ While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

⁵ Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.

⁶ And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.

⁷ Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

⁸ And Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much?”

She said, “Yes, for so much.”

⁹ Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”

¹⁰ Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband.

MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 8:7 (NKJV)

For my mouth shall speak truth; and is an abomination to my lips.

INTRODUCTION

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 presence always (1 Peter 3:10).

OUTLINES:

1. THE OFFSHOOTS OF LIES

2. CONSEQUENCES AND REMEDIES

1. THE OFFSHOOTS OF LIES

Some of the offshoots of lies are:

a. 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).

b. Exaggeration: This is closely related 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).

c. Deceit: This is the act or practice of deceiving; concealment or distortion of the truth for the purpose of misleading, fraud, cheating, etc. A deceitful person practices mischief without any form of restraint (Psalms 10:7; 50:19). An individual who is untrustworthy, two-faced, or fraudulent is deceitful.

d. Hypocrisy: An outright display of insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that one does not really have (Matthew 23:28; 1 Timothy 4:2).

e. Half-Truth: A statement that is only partly true, especially intended to deceive (Acts 5:1-3, 8). It is another way of being economical with the truth.

f. 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).

g. Flattering: To praise excessively, especially from motives of self-interest (Psalms 5:9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should mention other offshoots of lies not listed. Open Heaven 1 January 2024

2. CONSEQUENCES AND REMEDIES

The penalties for these offshoots of lies include:

iRuin (Proverbs 26:28b).

iGetting cut off from God (Job 13:16; Psalm 12:3).

Being detestable (Proverbs 6:16-17).

Being susceptible to punishment (Proverbs 19:5).

Being accustomed to hypocrisy and iniquity (Matthew 23:28-29).

Momentary joy (Job 20:5).

Not seeing good days (1 Peter 3:10; Job 32:22).

No liar will make heaven (Revelation 21:27).

There are a number of things a can do to avoid telling lies. These include:

1. Being precise in communications (Matthew 5:37).

2. Telling the whole truth. This is a virtue that brings honour (Exodus 18:21).

3. Not playing smart (Proverbs 3:7).

4. Avoiding hasty responses (James 1:19).

5. Speaking without any forced brilliance (1 Thessalonians 2:3).

6. Employing God’s wisdom when speaking (James 3:17).

7. Putting a check on our utterances (Job 27:4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Students should share with the class any lies they told in times past and the consequences.

CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH 31 DECEMBER 2023

Be truthful

QUESTION

* Mention three offshoots of lies.

* Mention two consequences of lies.

FURTHER READING

SUN: Prov. 4:15.

MON: 2Cor.2:7.

TUES: 2Pet.1:16.

WED: Ps.143:8.

THURS: Rom. 2:9.

FRI: 1Pet.2:1.

SAT: Job.1:11.

RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH 31 DECEMBER 2023 ASSIGNMENT

Mention five (5) remedies to lying (2×5=10 marks).

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL 31 DECEMBER 2023 (LESSON 18)

TOPIC: FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, teach me your truth in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

TODAY’S LESSON

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 3:13-17

¹³ But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

¹⁴ But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

¹⁵ And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

¹⁶ All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

¹⁷ That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

MEMORY VERSE: John 17:17

Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth.

INTRODUCTION

The Greek word for truth is aletheia, which means to un-hide or hide nothing. It conveys the thought that truth is always there, always open and available for all to see, with nothing being hidden or obscured.

The Hebrew word truth is emeth, which means firmness, constancy, and duration. Such a definition implies an everlasting substance and something that can be relied upon.

Truth must originate from somewhere. Ignoring the truth always leads to undesired consequences.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach students about the Truth.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

a. Understand the root words translated truth.

b. Know what constitutes the truth.

c. Recognise false doctrine and its constituents.

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, do class activities and assignment.

b. the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, mark and assignment.

c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson, and give an assignment to the students.

TEXT REVIEW: 2 Timothy 3:13-17

In this chapter, Apostle Paul relates completeness and transformative power of the scripture (The truth). He says:

i. Evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. V13.

ii. But continue thou in the things …………… V14.

iii. And that from a child ……….. V15.

iv. All scripture is given …………. V16.

v. That the man of God ……………V17.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

OUTLINES:

1. THE WORD IS THE TRUTH

2. BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES

1. THE WORD IS THE TRUTH

1. Jesus made the simple statement I am truth (John 14:6) and John 1:1, 14 tells that Jesus is the Word.

2. Mathematically, it means:

a. If Jesus = The Truth…… (John 14:6) .equation 1.

b. And Jesus = The Word… (John 1:1) equation 2.

c. Therefore, the Word is the Truth (John 17:17).

3. The Truth is not relative; rather it is absolute, accurate, and unchangeable (2 Corinthians 13:8; John 6:63).

4. The truth of God’s word is divinely inspired and therefore profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119:9).

5. The word gives wisdom and direction (Colossians 3:16; Psalm 119:105).

6. God’s word is sharp and powerful (Hebrews 4:12).

7. If we know the word of God, we know the truth that will deliver and make us free (Psalm 107:20; John 8:32).

8. The word God is incorruptible: it gives us a solid spiritual foundation in the faith and an inheritance among the saints of God (1 Peter 1:23; Acts 20:32).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Students should share some experiences that showed them that the scripture is the truth.

2. BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES

Almost speedily as the word is running with sound doctrines, the devil is also making efforts, as a busybody, to counter the effort of God through his diverse and varying false doctrines such as:

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i. That Jesus is not the Son of God (1 John 4:1-3).

ii. That there is no resurrection of the dead (1 Corinthians 15:13-19).

iii. That the days of miracles are over (Hebrews 13:8).

iv. That the days of tithing are over (Malachi 3:10-13).

v. That holiness is impossible (Philippians 4:13; Luke 1:37).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

The class should discuss more on how to recognise false doctrines and teachers.

CONCLUSION: RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL 31 DECEMBER 2023

Time spent in ensuring that the original truth is well known is not a wasted one, after all, we know that Satan is more organised in these last days in the spread of his doctrines.

QUESTION

* How is the word the truth?

* Mention some false doctrines and scriptures that counter them.

EVALUATION:

The teacher should ask the students to explain what they understand by the Truth.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, let me walk in Your truth all the days of my life.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL 31 DECEMBER 2023 ASSIGNMENT

Mention five truths revealed by Jesus contrary to popular opinion during His earthly ministry (2×5=10 marks).

Beloved, welcome to 2024.

The year that the Lord Almighty has made.

Rejoice and be glad in 2024

In 2024, let the echoes of hope resound in your heart.

I declare that the canvas of 2024 will be painted with  joy, love, and fulfillment, in the mighty name of Jesus

2024 is an opportunity to enter possibilities, and a chance to allow God Almighty to redeem and restore my destiny.

Four Actions To Take Immediately In 2024

Gratitude: Gratitude is a powerful practice that can enhance well-being in your spiritual and physical world. Please take a moment to reflect on 2023 —the challenges, the successes, and beautiful moments that made you better.

Beloved, express gratitude to the Lord Almighty with songs, hymns and worship…

Embracing the Unknown: The new year unfolds like an unwritten novel, and each day is a blessing from Abba Father waiting for your unique story. Embrace the unknown with courage and curiosity, for it is within the uncertainties that life’s most profound discoveries are made.

Building Connections: Relationships are currencies we must learn to trade carefully. Please in 2024, nurture connections, celebrate shared moments, and cherish the people who add color to your world. Strengthen the bonds that matter and create spaces for love to flourish in 2024.

Living in the Present: As you journey in 2024, remember that the true magic of life unfolds in the present moment. Be fully present in your experiences, savoring the simple joys, and finding beauty in the everyday.

Wishing you a 2024 filled with:

• Joyful Moments: I pray that your days in 2024 be sprinkled with moments that warm your heart, in the mighty name of Jesus
• Peaceful Serenity: I pray that tranquility accompany you, providing solace in times of challenge, in the mighty name of Jesus
• Fulfilling Achievements: I pray that your endeavors blossom into achievements that bring you fulfillment, in Jesus’ name
• Radiant Health: I pray that your well-being be a beacon of vitality and energy, in the mighty name of Jesus
• Boundless Love: I pray that love, in all its forms, surround you and fill your days with warmth, in the mighty name of Jesus

May 2024 be a year of growth, resilience, and boundless possibilities.

Happy New Year!

John 8:32 says, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free”.

Today,  we would be praying against diseases and sicknesses that are designed by Satan to keep men down.

Lord Jesus, please have mercy on us. Do not look at our iniquities but have mercy on us O God Almighty

Lord Jesus, thank You for preserving me and my household.

Thank You for everything you are doing in my life and household

Abba Father, I ask for good health over my life, over my family, over my loves once in Jesus’ name.

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Matthew 7:7, says  “ask and it shall be given, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be open unto you”

Lord Jesus, I ask for divine health today, in Jesus’ name

Lord Jesus, I ask for healing against any sickness or any disease in my body right now, in Jesus’ name

Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

8 Prayer Points For Healing And Deliverance From Sicknesses

1. Father, blessed shall I be in the Country, Blessed shall I be in the City, Blessed shall I be in the fruit of my labor in Jesus’ name

2. Father, Daniel remained relevant during the reign of many kings. In my lifetime, the Lord will cause me to be relevant, in Jesus’ name

3. Father, whatever I start in 2024 will experience God’s hand of mercy for supernatural enlargement, in the mighty name of Jesus

4. Father, in these perilous times, please hide me under the shadow of You wings, in the mighty name of Jesus

5. Almighty God, please solidify my slippery path and guide my steps, in Jesus’ name

6. Father, from today and beyond, please make my life a rallying point for helpers, in the mighty name of Jesus

7. Father, please step into my situation and silence the enemy impeding Your progress and destroy the devourer for my sake, in Jesus’ name

8. Father, every evil utterance designed to shorten my life shall backfire now, in the most powerful name of Jesus

Thank You, Jesus, for answered prayers

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 DECEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalm 103:2

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING Psalms 150:1-6

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 DECEMBER 2023 KEY POINT

In the next 10 minutes, thank God for what He has done for you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 18-19

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 DECEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING Matthew 7:7-11

Open Heaven 29 December 2023 Friday

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 DECEMBER 2023 PRAYER POINT

You are not too young to have spiritual gifts. Ask, and you will be given.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 15-17

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 DECEMBER 2023 THURSDAY: MORE THAN CONQUERORS II

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 DECEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING ROMANS 8:35-39

[35]Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

[36]As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

[37]Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

[38]For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

[39]Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

Our Bible reading says that we are more than conquerors, which means every Christian is engaged in warfare.

If, while preparing for a fight, God shows you that at the end, even though you would be knocked down with a broken neck and a bruised eye, you would bebdeclared the winner, I’m sure you willbapproach such a fight with confidence.

Peradventure, the opponent gives you several punches in the first round, you will be consoled by the dream God showed you, and so, your determination to win will be intact.

The phrase more than conquerors means that there will be battles to fight, but you will win.

Ephesians 6:12 shows a list of opponents to wrestle with, but God has promised His children victory, even before fighting.

However, you can only be more than a conqueror if God is your Ally.

For Him to be your Ally, you must have first accepted Jesus Christ into your life.

If you are yet to accept Jesus into your life, don’t delay, do so now. Then, you will be more than a conqueror.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 DECEMBER 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, please always make me more than a conqueror.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 20 – HO, MY COMRADES! SEE THE SIGNAL

1. Ho, my comrades! see the signal
Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing,
Victory is nigh!

“Hold the fort, for I am coming,”
Jesus signals still,
Wave the answer back to heaven,
“By Thy grace we will, ”

2. See the mighty host advancing
Satan leading on:
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone!

3. See the glorious banner waving!
Hear the trumpet blow!
In our Leader’s name we’ll triumph
Over ev’ry foe!

4. Fierce and long the battle rages,
But our help is near:
Onward comes our great commander,
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 12-14

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 DECEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Nay, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Romans 8:37

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING Romans 8:35-37

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 DECEMBER 2023 KEY POINT

Jesus was made a curse so that you can be blessed. Claim your freedom in Christ today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 8-11

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 DECEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING John 3:16-17

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 DECEMBER 2023 ACTION POINT

Show love to your friends by giving them a gift today: it doesn’t have to be something very fancy.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 4-7

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE