RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 16TH FEBRUARY 2020 LESSON 24 – MENTORSHIP
RCCG Sunday School manual is used in Sunday School Classes in the RCCG. In This post, you will see:
- Memory Verse For RCCG Sunday School Teacher’s Manual For Sunday, 16 February 2020.
- Bible Passage/Scripture References for RCCG Sunday School Teacher’s Manual For 16 February 2020.
- Lesson Outlines, Questions RCCG Sunday School Teacher’s Manual For Sunday 16 February 2020.
- Hymns for the RCCG Sunday School Teacher’s Manual For Sunday, 16 February 2020.
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RCCG Sunday school Hymn (click to see lyrics )
TOPIC: MENTORSHIP
MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 11:1.
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Timothy 1:1-4 KJV.
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
LESSON INTRODUCTION:
Mentorship is a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person. The mentor may be older or younger than the person being mentored, but he or she must have a certain area of expertise.
Christian mentoring is largely about modeling a mature Christian life and being there for the student when questions arise. This does not mean that the teacher is perfect, but that he has more knowledge and experience with the word of God and is seeking to live a victorious Christian life. So many character defects and deviation from biblical principles can be traced to the absence or failure of mentorship.
OUTLINES
- BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF MENTORSHIP
- BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN MENTORSHIP
BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF MENTORSHIP
Mentorship is a process that always involves communication and it is relationship-based. It is learning and development partnership between someone with vast experience and someone who wants to learn. (2Kings 1:1-3). Scripture does give numerous examples of mentoring.
Moses was mentored by his father-in-law Jethro, first as son-in-law and then as leader (Exodus 18). Moses in turn mentored Joshua (Num.27:18). The mentoring relationship between Eli and Samuel prepared Samuel for the tasks and responsibilities that were after his after Eli’s death. Jesus Christ mentored His disciples (Luke 9), and both Barnabas and Paul excelled in mentoring (Acts 9:15). Paul had a clear mentoring relationship with Timothy (1 Tim.1:1-4) and Titus (Titus 1:4)
Mentorship also has a serious link with you he personality trait of a mentor. A godly mentor is expected to be a genuine believer and follower of Christ (1 Cor.11:1), spirit-filled (Isa.11:2) and full of wisdom (Deut.34:9). Patience is an indisputable quality (1 Thess.5:14). A mentor must have a thorough knowledge of the word of God (2 Tim. 2:15), bold (2 Cor. 10:1) and of good report (1 Tim.3:1-7).
BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN MENTORSHIP
One of the number benefits psychological /emotional support. When a mentee, (the person being mentored), is troubled in life, he/she should be able to approach his/her mentor for psychological/emotional comfort (2 Kings 6:1-7). Guidance is a no benefit of mentorship: the mentee will be guided to live a responsible and accountable life in order to fulfill God’s purpose (1 Sam.3:7-9), Godly counsel is an added value through acquisition of doctrinal knowledge that can be passed unto others (2 Tim. 2:2).
The mentee will also learn from the experience of the mentor, follow the steps and avoid the mistakes made by the mentor thereby saving the mentee from avoidable errors (Exodus 18:13-19; Prov. 11:14). Mentorship helps to establish the mentee in the faith for proper spiritual maturation (1 Thess.3:2-6; 4:9,10; 5:11-15).
Believers should know that for every field of life (ministry, business, academics, relationships, career/profession, etc), there are experienced believers who can mentor them to succeed in a godly way.
CONCLUSION: The Christian race is a process that needs the grace of God and support of the godly mentors. Prayerfully consider having a mentor today.
QUESTIONS:
1. What is the Scriptural Concept of Mentorship?
2. Identify five benefits of Christian Mentorship.
FURTHER READING:
Monday – 2 Kings 1:1-3
Tuesday – Exodus 18:13-16
Wednesday – Proverbs 11:14
Thursday – 2 King 6:1-7
Friday – Job 32:9
Saturday – Proverbs 25:6
Sunday – Proverbs 18:16
ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) dangers of not having a mentor.
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