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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL FOR 3RD NOVEMBER 2019 – FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER

THE RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL FOR SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2019.

Lesson 10

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL 3RD NOVEMBER
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL 3RD NOVEMBER

RCCG Sunday School manual is used in Sunday School Classes in the RCCG. In this post, you will see:

MEMORY VERSE:  Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Colossians 3:12-13 KJV

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness is a deliberate act of love, mercy, and grace. It is also a decision to not hold grudge (feeling of resentment) against another person, despite what he/she has done (Matt. 18:25-27). Therefore, forgiveness, is an essential part of the life of believers. We are to forgive others as God has forgiven us (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13).

LESSON OUTLINES

  1. REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF FORGIVENESS
  2. THE DANGERS OF REFUSING TO FORGIVE

REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF FORGIVENESS.

In human relationships, there is a tendency to offend one another (often times due to conflicts it interest), but in all we must learn to forgive one another even as God has forgiven us (Mk. 11:25-26). It is expedient that we forgive one another for the following additional reasons, among others:

  1. Forgiveness is a command from God (Lk. 17:3-4; Col. 3:13).
  2. It is a precondition to receive forgiveness from God (Matt. 6:14).
  3. If you want to reign with Christ you must forgive (2 Tim. 2:12).
  4. In order to have a clear conscience and peace of mind, you should learn to forgive (Acts 24:16).
  5. So that your prayers will not be hindered (Matt. 5:23-24).
  6. Jesus, our ultimate example, practiced forgiveness (John 8:7,11).

READ: Prayer points for 2019 Holy Ghost Congress

Forgiving one another comes benefits, some of which are: Peace (Isaiah 40:2), joy (Lk. 15:20-24), Answers to prayers and good success (Mk. 11:25-26). It leads to healing (Prov. 17:22; Matt. 9:6), Fosters good relationship among brethren and the community at large (Gen. 50:15-21). It gives a conscience void of guild and offence (Prov. 20:22) and helps to win souls (Matt. 18:15).

THE DANGERS OF REFUSING TO FORGIVE

The following are some of the imminent dangers of refusing to forgive those who trespass against us:

i. Hindered prayers (Matt. 6:15; Mk. 11:25-26).
ii. Bitterness, which results to ill health (Prov. 17:22).
iii. Opening to demonic attacks (Eccl. 10:8).
iv. Destruction of relationships (Matt. 18:23-24).
v. Eternity in hell (Matt. 7:12, 21).

CONCLUSION: What a beautiful place the world would be if we all forgive ourselves of offenses. As beloved children of God, we should show good examples especially as our God has commanded us (1 Tim. 4:12).

QUESTIONS:

  1. What are the reasons and benefits of forgiveness
  2. State three dangers of refusing to forgive known to us.

FOR FURTHER READING:

Monday – Genesis 50:17

Tuesday – Proverbs 20:22

Wednesday -Isaiah 40:2

Thursday – Hosea 6:1

Friday – Matthew 5:24, 44-45

Saturday – Matthew 6:12, 14, 15.

Sunday – Matthew 12:31

ASSIGNMENT: Think of those who have offended you that you have not forgiven and take practical steps to forgive them.

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