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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL

LESSON THIRTY-FOUR

SUNDAY, 23RD APRIL 2017

TOPIC: BIBLICAL COVENANTS

MEMORY VERSE:

‘’Behold the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah." - Jeremiah 31:31
BIBLE PASSAGE: Jeremiah 31:31-34
INTRODUCTION:
Covenants are important features of the Bible's teaching. Seven specific covenants are revealed on the Scripture. These seven covenants fall into three categories - conditional, unconditional and general.
Conditional covenants are based on certain obligations and prerequisites; if the requirements are not fulfilled, the covenant is broken. Unconditional covenants are made with no strings attached and will be kept regardless of one party's fidelity or infidelity. General covenants are not specific to one people group and can involve a wide range of people.

LESSON OUTLINES

1. The biblical covenants of old
2. The new covenant

THE BIBLICAL COVENANTS OF OLD

The general covenants of old are:
1. Adam's Covenant. This covenant is in two parts. The Edenic covenant found in Genesis 1:26-30; 2:16-17, which outlined man's responsibility toward creation and God's directive regarding the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The second part of the Adamic covenant includes the curses pronounced against mankind for the sin of Adam and Eve as well as God's future provision for man's redemption (Genesis 3:15).
2. Noahic Covenant. This was made between God and Noah following the departure of Noah, his family and the animals from the ark (Genesis 9:11). This covenant included a sign of God's faithfulness to keep it - the rainbow.
The unconditional covenants are:
1. Abrahamic Covenant. In this covenant, God promised many things to Abraham. He personally promised that He would make Abraham's name great (Genesis 12:1-3), that Abraham would have numerous physical descendants (Genesis 13:16), and that he would be the father of a multitude of nations (Genesis 17:4-5). God also made promises regarding a nation called Israel. Another provision in the Abrahamic Covenant is that the families of the world will be blessed through the physical line of Abraham (Genesis 12:3; 22:18). This is a reference to the Messiah, who would come from the line of Abraham.
2. Palestinian Covenant. God promised to scatter Israel if they disobeyed Him, then to restore them at a later time to their land (Deuteronomy 30:1-10). This covenant has been fulfilled twice, with the Babylonian Captivity and subsequent rebuilding of Jerusalem under Cyrus the Great; and with the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, followed by the reinstatement of the nation of Israel in 1948.
3. Davidic Covenant. God promised to bless David's family line and assured an everlasting kingdom (2Samuel 7:8-16). Jesus is from the family line of David (Luke 1:32-33) and, as the Son of David (Mark 10:47), is the fulfillment of this covenant.
The Mosaic Covenant was a conditional covenant. It is found in Deut. 11, 28. It promised the Israelites a blessing for obedience and a curse for disobedience. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) and the rest of the law are parts of the Mosaic covenant. Much of the Old Testament chronicles the fulfillment of this cycle of judgment for sin and later blessing when God's people repented and returned to God.

THE NEW COVENANT

This covenant, found in (Jeremiah 31:31-34), promised that God would forgive sin and have a close, unbroken relationship with His people. Under this new covenant, Jesus died in place of sinners, (Hebrews 9:23-28; John 1:29; Matthew 26:26-30). His blood would truly remove the sins of all who place their faith in Him (1John 1:9). It is a better covenant (Hebrews 8:6-13). It is a covenant of hope (Hebrews 7:18-19) and it is an everlasting one (Hebrews 13:20). It is a covenant of eternal inheritance, (Hebrews 2:8-9) that is, Christ's offer to forgive our sins and bring us to God through His sacrificial death. It is new in application because it is written in our heart and minds. It offers a new way to forgiveness through faith.
CONCLUSION:
Have you entered into this new covenant and started walking in the better way?
QUESTIONS
1. Mention the seven specific covenants in the Bible.
2. Explain the importance of the new covenant.

RoyalBoutique:
Op, why do you lie? ...

Lalasticlala, seun, mynd44, this is blasphemy.

The op just decided to add "christ" to his gimmick just to generate traffic.

These "sisters" have no affiliation with any religion.

Let the OP tell us where/when they denounced Christ!

The below is from Wikipedia



https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisters_of_the_Valley

This post needs to be taken down!

I trust Seun, he will leave it here or even push it to the front page. This is his kind of news

HardMirror:
I never knew there where bold atheists in Nigeria and I kept pretending to be a Christian until one day I accidently opened the religion section of nairaland and saw this thread www.nairaland.com/1981089/atheist-comedy-videos.

When I saw peoples comments and how bold the atheists were, I threw my garment of pretense away and boldly told my family and friends I was no longer a christian.

Darkmatter2525 really helped me to be outspoken as an atheist. Before then I was just a pretender.

HardMirror you again?

Jj222:
you r right. RCCG don't wear makeup . they believe dat those dat wear make up r siners.

Says who?

MadManTalking:
And their blood shall be on his head and children's children's heads.

Quote me and share the blood with him.

Your problem not our problem

Ọmọ ọlọ́gẹ̀dẹ̀

robosky02:
for the worst keepers


1. abiodun baruwa

2. Chigozie Agbim


and .....

Hahahaha Hahahahaha
I still can not forget a world cup friendly when Nigeria played Yugoslavia. Baruwa tried to dribble the ball past Mijatovic Ohhh that day I weep for my country

Smellymouth:
Robosky, where is Abiodun Baruwa?

Why did you have to remind me of that fat dude again?

TroubleMaker47:
I see the subtle shade.

Cc Buhari, Saraki, Babachir Lawal, Garba seun et all

What is Seun doing on your list, o ooh Proly you mean Seun Egbegbe abi na Our nairaland Sevn you mean

Na we develop Lagos jorh

In the voice of iPod warlords

Ukaegbuagbaieni:
Stop decieving yourself, lgbo don't want presidency what their need is Biafra their real nation not nigeria

As if you even know what Biafra mean?

Zonacom:
No mind them.
Happy Easter!

You need to mind them since the Catholic Church is not the first church as widely believed to be maybe you need to do more findings to know that

All thanks to God Almighty

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL

LESSON THIRTY-THREE

SUNDAY, 16TH APRIL 2017

TOPIC: COVENANT: DEFINITION AND PURPOSE

MEMORY VERSE

: ‘’And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you." - Genesis 9:9
BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 9:9-17

INTRODUCTION:

The word "Testamentum" is often used in Latin to express the Hebrew word which signifies covenant. The word covenant in the Hebrew language is "Berith". The corresponding Greek word is "Diatheke" (where one of the parties is infinitely superior to the other, as in a covenant between God and man) Genesis 15:1-21. The Greek term "Suntheke" is a word for a covenant between two equals (Joshua 9:6, 15). It is not a New Testament word. "Diatheke" is the term the New Testament employs to translate either covenant or testament. The reason is obvious; God made no covenant with man as man's equal.

LESSON OUTLINES

1. Definition and examples
2. Understanding the purpose of covenant

DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

A covenant is a contract or agreement between two or more parties. It is a solemn promise made binding by an oath, which may be either verbal or symbolic. It is a solemn agreement binding on all parties to fulfil obligations. Where one of the parties is infinitely superior to the other, as in a covenant between God and man, God's covenant assumes the nature of a promise (Isaiah 59:21; Jeremiah 31:33-34; Galatians 3:15-18 ). In the Bible, God made promissory covenant with various people at various times. God made a covenant with Noah, Abraham and David (Genesis 9:8-9; 17:4-5; Psalm 89:3-4). While these are "covenants of promise" made alone by God. The Bible makes a distinction between covenants of promise and covenants of law. The children of Ephraim refused to keep God's covenant by refusing to walk in His law (Psalm 78:9-10).

UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF COVENANT

Covenant is how God first decided to deal with mankind (Hebrew 13:20). Covenant is how God has chosen to communicate to us, to redeem us, and to guarantee us eternal life in Jesus. These truths, revealed in the Bible, are the basis of Christianity. Because we can rely on God's word for eternity, we can take great comfort in His covenant promising us eternal life in His Son (John 5:39). Understanding covenant helps us to know our responsibilities to God as well as His to us (Deuteronomy 28:1). It also helps us to better appreciate the symbols used by God in covenant ratification; the Lord's Supper and Baptism (1Corinthians 11:24-26; Romans 6:4). Through covenant, God establishes a deep relationship with His people so that they could live in a way that glorifies Him (Romans 15:9; 1Corinthians 6:20).

CONCLUSION:

In divine covenant, man has nothing to do with making the covenant but to accept and enjoy its benefits or reject it and suffer consequences.

QUESTIONS

1. Explain what you understand by covenant.
2. Mention three purposes of covenant.

Prof Prof, what in the history of Nigeria can establish the fact that the North would do better if Nigeria breaks? Anyway since it's coming from a former VC of ABU wetin I wan talk again? After all we know them. Melolaye gan an tí wọn fẹ máa Dínà?

rheether:
I haven't seen a live Buffalo before

Now someone just reduced your chance of seeing one

Inviting EBOLA part 2

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL

LESSON THIRTY-TWO

SUNDAY, 9TH APRIL 2017

TOPIC: KEYS TO SIGNS AND WONDERS
MEMORY VERSE:

‘’And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch." - Acts 5:12
BIBLE PASSAGE: Mark 16:17-18

INTRODUCTION:

Every door has a key that unlocks it. So also signs and wonders have keys that open them (Isaiah 22:22). Whatever God does is for a purpose and there is also time of signs and wonders (Eccles 3:1). This is the essence of today's lesson. May signs and wonders be our experience even as we learn at the feet of Jesus Christ
LESSON OUTLINES

1. Signs and wonders described
2. Keys to signs and wonders

SIGNS AND WONDERS DESCRIBED

A sign is a token, proof or indication of a remarkable event that witnesses to supernatural interventions (Exodus 3:12; Isaiah 7:14).
A wonder is the product of.a miracle which causes great astonishment (Mark 2:10-12; Acts 3:6-10). The Lord Jesus Christ assures every believer in Him of signs and wonders (John 14:12). Satan, through evil spirits, torments mankind and he is responsible for all sorts of abnormal behavior (Mark 5:2-5). Thanks to God who through our Lord Jesus Christ came not only to expose demonic activities but also to give us victory over them (1Corinthians 15:57; 1John 3:8b). Some people will not believe the gospel until they see signs and wonders (John 4:48; Acts 5:12-14). God confirms the calling of His ministers with signs and wonders (Psalm 104:4; Mark 16:17-18).

KEYS TO SIGNS AND WONDERS

A believer can both enjoy and manifest signs and wonders. The first key to enjoying signs and wonders is great expectation that is established on the integrity and the will of God (Matthew 9:20-22; Numbers 23:19). Other keys include: total obedience (John 2:5; 1Kings 17:13-16), lifestyle of praise and worship (Acts 16:25-26; 2Chronicles 20:21-23), prayer of faith (Matthew 8:8-13; James 5:14-15), humility (2Kings 5:10-14), sharing testimonies (1Samuel 17:34-37), giving (2Kings 4:10-17), and persistence (Matthew 15:22-28 ).
To manifest signs and wonders, a believer must do the following in addition to the keys mentioned above:
1. Totally yield his body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God (Romans 12:1; 2Timothy 2:20-21). This implies a life of consecration unto the Lord.
2. Serve God wholeheartedly (1Corinthians 15:10; Acts 19:11-12).
3. Absolute compliance to divine instruction (Exodus 17:6).
4. Soul winning (Mark 16:15, 17-18 ).
5. Deep fellowship with the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:5, 8 )

CONCLUSION:

Keys are of no value when not used. Hence, doors remain shut. You need to apply these keys in order to enjoy and manifest signs and wonders.

QUESTIONS

1. What are signs and wonders?
2. How can you unlock the door to signs and wonders?

chuose2:
Buhari has no certificate.
Dino has no certificate.

Yet they are free and remain in their posts.

Anybody from the South-SOuth or South-East with out certificate is removed.

Please let the south leave the north to their own devices.

They have nothing to offer us but Boko Haram and their Mobile division called Fulani Herdsmen.

We can thank Adeboye for giving us this evil and oppressive govt.

https://i.imgur.com/xL3mnk2.png

We all knew that Buhari was a tyrant and uneducated, who wants sharia law.
Yet the so-called man of which God, aided him
https://i.imgur.com/uu5wQiy.jpg?1

Just like Buhari & the north are jokes, so are these so called Pastorenurs who fly jets while we suffer.

Attention seekers everywhere
What is the relevance of this your silly write up to the thread? Just finding someone to blame. how old are you that you can't do things for yourself? You keep blaming others for your woes. Did you vote for buhari or gej? If you didn't vote at all don't even say anything.

chukagates:
ABULO shut up close ur poverty stricken mouth!! do you knw how many pple that billionaire has helped?? is it because he does not allow it to reach social media?? the only reason this one made social media is because its BBN and very popular show at that...dont let poverty to physcologically destroy you!! do you know how many pple efe will still use the money to change their own life or employ??

How many has he helped among those scavengers in the South-South? With the level of poverty in Warri, sapele, patani etc. Guy go hug Transformer if this one is too much for you to bear

Only if he could do the same for universities in Delta state, only if he could give free education to the children in the creek of Sagbama, only if he would use that money to help the less privileged in his immediate delta community. Alas! He has decided to use his wealth to further a useless cause. This and many others are reasons why we are where we are today.

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Iseoluwani:
[s] They bear ridiculous Names
.
You can easy spot the dogs owned by the poor by the names given to them. While rich people give their dogs cute names like Wristbangle, Seun Osewa, Sparkey, Messi; the poor give their dogs ridiculous names such as "Bingo, Jay Jay Okocha, Papa Ajasco, Chinedu, Chukwudi, Airforce1, Lalasticlala, etc) [/s]



So Seun is a dog I didn't know oooo

Be prepared to be go for 5 months suspension

Abegi Wetin we go call this lalasticlala dog?

Junia:
The universe your god was created by Jesus.

I love this response

Lifestone:
Also armed robbers, fraudsters, drug dealers, sick individuals etc

And Liar Mo.....i no wan receive Daura secret service tonight

NLProblemChild:
no pls, dnt quote me for nonsense quest. The closin date is approaching fast

You should learn how to interact with people. Your anonymity online does not mean that you can be rude to orders without being treated like dung that you are

NLProblemChild:
everything is #6200

Were you given any pin to pay online?

How much is the jamb registration

femolala001:
Okay. Did you buy ur pin from d bank b4 proceeding to where u registered?? I need some clarifications. Thanks This is my whatsapp number 08106146715

Nuel25846:
I did my registration at one of the approved cyber cafe,it is located in surulere.....Knowledge ware technologies,87,Itire road,Ojuelegba,Lagos.