RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ MANUAL 20 NOVEMBER 2022
Read RCCG Sunday School Students’ Manual 20 November 2022 | Lessons 12 | The Mystery of Iniquity
LESSON TWELVE (12)
TOPIC: THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY
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 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 blessings on me
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: “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.” 2 Thess 2:7.
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
INTRODUCTION: Mystery simply means something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained. It takes its root from the Latin word ‘mysterium’ and the ancient Greek word ‘musterion’ meaning a secret or secret rite. Iniquity from its root word ‘anomia’ (in Greek) means illegality, i.e. violation of law or wickedness: transgression of the law, unrighteousness or lawlessness. Therefore, the mystery of iniquity is a system of lawlessness for which believers are warned and expected to be on guard.
OUTLINES:
1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH
1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
The mystery of iniquity is the working of lawlessness in the world, leading to a worldwide rebellion against God (Matt.24:12; 2Tim.3:1-4). It is all about controlling people, systems, finance, etc. (Gen.11:4). It is an interwoven series of complex systems that have slipped into politics, entertainment, sports, education, religion, media, etc. (Rom.1:21-22). It is also revealed through the spirit of seduction, and doctrines of the devils (2Tim. 3:13; 1Tim. 4:1). It showcases sinful behaviours and diabolic practices in human beings (Acts 8:22-23; Matt.23:28).
Iniquity relates more to the inner character (Mk.7:21-23) and points to an intentional desire to twist God’s holy standard (Jude 4). It drives human beings to twist God’s word (Tit.1:11). It will one day culminate in the appearance of the Antichrist, whose spirit is already at work in the world but is being restrained for now so that the world is not as evil as it could be (2Thess. 2:7-8; 1Jn. 4:3).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should mention any sector where the mystery of iniquity is already at work and how?
2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH
With the spirit of lawlessness everywhere in the world, believers must:
1. Search, rend and guard their hearts diligently and always (Joel 2:13; Prov.4:23).
2. Confess any known sin (1Jn.1:9) and repent to receive forgiveness from the Lord (Acts 3:19).
3. Not conform to this world’s system (Rom.12:2) and be diligent to keep God’s commandment (Deut.11:22).
4. Watch and pray (Matt.26:41) and ask for a new heart (Ps.51:10).
5. Put on the new man (Col.3:10) and be constantly renewed by the Holy Ghost (Tit.3:5).
6. Depart from iniquity (2Tim.2:19) and remove the old yeast of sin (1Cor.5:7).
7. Purge themselves (2Tim.2:21) and let their garments be spotless (Eccl.9:8).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should mention how they resisted a particular temptation recently.
CONCLUSION: Believers must know that the spirit of lawlessness is already operating in the world presently and they must ensure that they keep the profession of their faith to the end.
QUESTIONS:
* What is the mystery of iniquity?
* Mention four (4) things believers can do to be on the watch.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) aspects of the world system capable of luring you into being a perpetual sinner. E.g. Clubbing. (2×5=10 Marks).
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