RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 2 October 2022 – Light Of The World

Topic: Light Of The World (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)

OPENING PRAYER: Father help me to shine for the world to see is that right (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 2 October 2022 HYMN)

MEMORY VERSE: “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.” – Matthew 5:14 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV)

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

INTRODUCTION: Jesus used the phrase ‘light of the word’ to describe Himself and His disciples in the New testament. The light of the word expresses the testimony of a follower of Christ who reveals and illuminates the truth of Jesus Christ everywhere and at all times.

TEACHING REVIEW: MATTHEW 5:14-16

A. Jesus describes believers
i. As ………………..v14.
ii. As ………………..v15.
B. Jesus admonishes believers to let their light shine so that
i. …………………. v16a
ii. ………………….v16b

LESSON OUTLINE

1. THE SYMBOLISM OF LIGHT
2. BELIEVERS AS LIGHT CARRIERS

1. THE SYMBOLISM OF LIGHT

Light is used severally as a symbol of holiness (Isaiah 10:17). This depicts purity and transparency which must be evidence in the life of the followers of Christ.
ii. Light depicts knowledge and the followers of Christ are expected to be people who live in the understanding of the present and the future (Psalm 119:130; Luke 1:76-79).
iii. Light represents divine wisdom which was evident in the life of Stephen and Daniel (Acts 6:10; Daniel 5:14).
iv. It also epitomizes victory for every believers in Christ Jesus (Esther 8:16-17).

B. Christ showcases His light through the lives of His followers (Isaiah 60:1-3). This translates to the fact that the followers of Christ must standout (Proverbs 4:18)

CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Teacher should our students to mention the symbolism of light

2. BELIEVERS AS LIGHT CARRIERS

A. Believers who have the light of Christ residing in them:
i. Are expected to shine and be positive stimuli anywhere they are in the world (Romans 13:12).
ii. Must shine as they show forth their good works (Matthew 5:16)

B. Believers as carriers of light, are to illuminate the world as they
i. Bring the Good News to the lost (Isaiah 61:1),
ii. Are a blessing to people (Acts 9:39)
iii. Proffer solutions to problems (Daniel 2:24),
iv. Impact the world, take over territories for Jesus and be influential in the world of business, politics, sports, social media, etc. (Genesis 41:39-41; Acts 16:14-15; Daniel 6:1-3)

C. Integrity should also be the hallmark of these light carriers as they faithfully walk the talk (Job 27:5).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Students show mention other ways believers can show they are carriers of light.

CONCLUSION
The light of every follower of Christ must shine all over the world.

CLOSING PRAYER
Father please let your light shine through me.

ASSIGNMENT
Identify five prominent believers who are light carriers around you. (2×5=10 Marks)

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?