LESSON
23 6th
February, 2022.
CHRITIANS AND
POLITICS (PART 2)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please let all those who
rule over us be just, ruling in the fear of God.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Teacher should review the
previous week’s lesson.
TODAY’S LESSON
1. OPENING
I. BIBLE PASSAGE: 2Samuel 23:1-4.
II. MEMORY VERSE: “The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel
spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”
2Samuel 23:3.
III. LESSON INTRODUCTION: In our previous lesson, we highlighted some
misconceptions held by some Christians in some circles. We also examined some
of the reasons Christians should be involved in politics from biblical
perspective. In today’s lesson, we shall attempt to guide Christians with
genuine intentions on how to be practically involved in politics and avoid the
pitfalls.
TEACHER’S DIARY
I. LESSON AIM: To study more about Christians’ involvement in politics.
II. TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through the lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand how to be involved in politics,
b. Discover things to watch out for in politics.
III. LESSON PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, teachers should:
a. Allow the students to read the Bible passage, recite
the memory verse, participate in the class activities and do the assignment.
b. Allow the Assistant teacher to conduct the
class, mark attendance and assignment, grade performance and close the class
session with the closing prayer.
c. Lead the opening
prayer, review previous week’s lesson, teach the lesson outlines, summarise,
conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment to the students.
IV. TEXT REVIEW: 2Samuel 23:1-4.
When David was about to depart to eternity, he gave
the following instructions to those who aspire to lead others: Vs 1-2.
(i) Such fellow must be..............................................................................V3a.
(ii) He/she must........................................................................................V3b.
(iii) He/she must be like.............................................................................
V4.
V. TEACHING METHOD: Discussion teaching method.
VI. TIME MANAGEMENT: Teacher should spend 2/3 time on lesson outline 1 and 1/3 on lesson
outline 2.
2. LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1:
HOW TO BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS
Teacher should treat his outline under two
sub-outlines.
A. Getting involved:
(i) It is your civic right and responsibility under
the law to vote and be voted for. (Titus
3:1; 1Pet.2:13-14; Deut.1:13).
(ii) Eligible Christians should get registered with
relevant electoral bodies.
(iii) Be a card carrying member of any political
party of your choice.
(iv) Wield your influence on the choice of representative
for the elective position. (Ex.18:21).
(v) Go out and vote rightly during election.
B. How to join political party of your choice
In addition to other possible information:
(i) Visit the website of the parties, or
(ii) Visit the Secretariat of your choice party.
(iii) Study the party ideology and manifesto.
(iv) Fill a party
registration form.
(v) Supply/provide necessary document as required.
(vi) Make necessary payments as stipulated.
(vii) Obtain your membership card.
(viii) Attend party meeting regularly.
(ix) Actively participate in discussion and strengthen your
voice.
(x) Have burden/passion
to serve the people and solve their problems. (Neh.2:1-5; 1Sam. 17:29, 34-37).
(xi) In order to
succeed in politics, Christians should read books and attend
seminars/conferences on leadership/politics (Prov.16:16).
(xii) It is also
important to be mentored by a seasoned Christian political leader (Prov.1:5;
11:14).
(xiii) You can prayerfully join or support advocacy
group. (Esther 4:8, 13-14).
(iv) You can form a political party with people of
like minds. (1Sam.22:2; Dan. 2:49).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Do we need money to form political party or to be
actively involved in politics? Why or why not?
LESSON OUTLINE 2:
THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN POLITICS
(i) Desist from any thought or act of wickedness. Politics
is not a do or die affair. (Prov.16:12).
(ii) Avoid prayerlessness (James 5:16b-18; Ps.91:15; Dan.6:10). Our adversary is not resting,
be sober and vigilant. (1Pet.5:8).
(iii) Shun all foolishness: Get the necessary
qualifications or experience (James 1:5;
1Sam. 17:34-37) and act wisely. (Matt.10:16).
(iv) Never dabble into politics without a godly burden or
passion. (Neh.2:1-5).
(v) Avoid compromise: stand by your godly virtues and
principles (1Cor.10:31).
(vi) Distinguish
yourself and do not be hypocritical. (1Cor.6:17; Rom.12:2).
(vii) Do not
be lured into cultism or bad caucus in the name of ‘belonging’, seeking
relevance or power outwit others (1Cor.15:33).
(viii) Beware
of the negative influence of political god-fathers (Prov.12:5; 25:26).
(ix) Be resolute in the face of persecution and
propaganda. (Neh.4:3, 6; Neh.6:5-7;
Dan. 6:11-14).
(x) Avoid abuse of power. Do not be tyrannical. (2Chron.26:16-18).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why should Christians be prayerful in their political
aspiration?
3. SUMMARY: Be involved in politics and don’t soil your garment. (1Cor.15:33).
4. CONCLUSION: Join a political party today and be a Christian of influence.
5. EVALUATION: (i) How can you be involved in politics? (ii) What are
the cautions to beware of?
6. CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let
Your children be truly involved in politics.
7.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention ten (10) things you will do if you
become a Governor. (No Mark).
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