RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON 24 – WITHOUT SPOT

MEMORY VERSE: “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.” Philippians 2:15.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Timothy 6:11-14

INTRODUCTION

In the Old Testament, God was particular about the quality of animals offered to Him for sacrifice and offerings. He specifically told Moses in Numbers 28:3 that he should tell the children of Israel to bring an offering of lambs without spot. Jesus Christ came as the spotless Passover Lamb who came to shed His blood for our sins 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19. How can we also present ourselves without spot? What do we stand to gain by being spotless?

OUTLINE

1.  THE PRICE
2.  THE GAINS

1.  THE PRICE

To live a blameless life that brings glory and honour to God comes with a huge price. We must be determined to live a daily life of sacrifice, keeping the flesh under, and dying daily 1 Corinthians 9:27; 15:31; Galatians 2:20, It is a life of complete obedience to God when it is convenient and when it is not 1 Samuel 15:22; 1 Timothy 6:14. Any form of contamination that can bring about stain must be avoided Philippians 2:15. Adequate attention must be paid to the gate of the eyes Proverbs 4:25, the ear gate Ecclesiastes 7:21, and the gate of our mouth Proverbs 4:24 to do away with defilements.

We must be set apart as a vessel for the Master’s use Isaiah 52:11; 2 Timothy 2:21. Foolish decisions that will bring the name of the Lord to disrepute must be avoided 2 Timothy 4:10a. Sin must be ‘no – n0’ 1 John 3:9, The garment of righteousness must be preserved till the coming of the Lord Ecclesiastes 9:8. Being steadfast in faith is a condition Job 11:15; 1 Corinthians 15:58. Our conscience must be purged from dead works Hebrews 9:14. In it all, it is a life of diligence and holding on tenaciously to the faith till the end 2 Peter 3:14b,

2.  THE GAINS

Some of the benefits that accrue to those who live a blameless life Christ Jesus include:

1. Boldness: The person can stand among the multitude to declare his/ her transparent lifestyle 1 Samuel 12:3-4.
2. Divine attention: The eyes of the Lord are upon such people and His ears are open unto their prayers 1 Peter 3:12.
3. Intimacy with God: They delight in God and His word Job 22:26; Psalm 1:1-2.
4. Good life: They enjoy a good life and see good days 1 Peter 3:10.
5. Their words are pleasant to God’s hearing Proverbs 15:26.
6. Divine security: They are free from every harm 1 Peter 3:13.
7. Fearlessness: They have nothing to fear as they look forward to the end of their days 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
8. They are part of the glorious Church of Jesus He will receive at His appearance Ephesians 5:27.
9. They shall receive a crown of life James 1:12.
10. In the end, they have eternal life as their greatest gain of all Romans 2:7; 2 Peter 3:12-13.

CONCLUSION

Living a blameless life is a journey in righteousness, Believers are therefore to run this race by removing every blemish and staying spotless to walk worthy of the Lord till He comes again.

FURTHER READINGS:

SUN: 1 Corinthians 1:8;
MON: 1 Thessalonians 5:23;
TUE: 1 Timothy 5:7;
WED: Philippians 2:15;
THUR: 1 Peter 3:12 14;
FRI: Numbers 19:2
SAT: Numbers 28:9