RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 20 March 2022 | Lesson 29

RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 20 March 2022 | Lesson 29 | Christian Couples and In-Laws

RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 20 March 2022

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL
LESSON TWENTY-NINE
DATE: SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 2022

TOPIC: CHRISTIAN COUPLE AND IN-LAWS

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?

MEMORY VERSE: “And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore”. –Ruth 2:11

BIBLE PASSAGE: Ruth 1:1-18

RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 20 March 2022 INTRODUCTION

Christian couples are expected to live according to the dictates of God’s word. For instance, the Bible tells us that a man should leave his parents and cleave to his wife (Genesis 2:24). This shows that a line must be drawn between the families from which both partners originated from and the new family the couple is building.

However, the Bible admonishes us to honour our parents (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16) and do good to all men especially the members of our household (Galatians 6:10). It should be noted that in-laws are people related to us by marriage and we should deal with them with godly wisdom (James 3:17).

LESSON OUTLINES
1. BUILD A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP
2. THE THIN LINE

BUILD A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP
Let us learn from Ruth’s relationship with her mother-in-law. She placed her in the position of her own biological mother. We must treat our in-laws like our own blood relations. In relating with in-laws, Christian couples should therefore:

1. Avoid preconceptions: Do not have a biased perspective of your in-laws. Be open and free in your dealings with them (Romans 12:10,16; 1 Peter 3:8).

2. Avoid acting like strangers: Do well to let your in-laws see you as another child of theirs and not a stranger (Proverbs 18:24; John 15:15).

3. Avoid damaging rules: Make sure you avoid rules that can destroy the relationship with your in-laws (1Timothy 5:1-2). Be wise and all decisions relating to your in-laws, especially in speech (Psalms 34:13; Colossians 4:6).

4. Treat in-laws as important people and avoid strife (Philippians 2:3). Exhibit maturity and patience with in-laws (2Corinthians 6:4).

5. Remain humble and encourage mutual submission (1Peter 5:5; Ephesians 5:21). Always seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14 Romans 12:18).

THE THIN LINE
While it is important to establish a cordial relationship with in-laws, it is equally important that in-laws give some breathing space to their married sons or daughters to build a godly home with little or no external interference (Colossians 3:21; Matthew 19:4-6). In-laws especially parents of the couple, can counsel (Proverbs 11:14 Proverbs 19:20-21) and prayerfully support their children in marriage without necessarily imposing their views (Ephesians 6:4). The married couples should be allowed to make their own decisions.(RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 20 March 2022 | Lesson 29)

CONCLUSION
Christian couples must relate with their in-laws in love and as light/salt of the world (Matthew 5:13-14). Live at peace and remain humble at all times (Hebrews 12:14)

QUESTION
1. Mention four ways couples can build a cordial relationship with their in-laws.
2. What roles should in-laws play in maintaining the thin line with their married sons or daughters?