Rccg Sunday School Teacher's Manual For February 1st, 2026, Lesson 22: Topic - Self-Worth

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL

Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Lesson Twenty-Two (22)

TOPIC: SELF-WORTH

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

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.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s Day,

Thy fellowship suits me well;

Both young and old will sing thy song,

We long for Sunday School.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s Day,

Christ was thy first Teacher,

The Holy Spirit, the great Teacher,

Does manifest in thee.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s Day,

This testimony is sure,

That God the Father Almighty

Has poured His blessing on thee.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s Day,

Though the sun shines bright,

Or the clouds grow dark with rain,

I’ll be in Sunday School.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s Day,

I rejoice to see thee;

Will thou pass over me today

Without my being blessed?

OPENING PRAYER

Almighty God, help me to always carry myself with honour. Amen.

MEMORY VERSE

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”

— Psalm 139:14

BIBLE PASSAGE

1 Samuel 17:33–36

INTRODUCTION

Self-worth refers to the deep-seated beliefs we hold about our value and significance. These beliefs are often shaped by upbringing, life experiences, and personal encounters. Because self-worth is relatively stable, it strongly influences decisions we make later in life. A healthy sense of self-worth is essential for maintaining good relationships and plays a vital role in marriage, the workplace, ministry, and other areas of life.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Samuel 17:33–36

King Saul attempted to discourage David from fighting Goliath, citing his youth and inexperience. However, David stood firm, confident that God would grant him victory. His confidence was rooted in previous victories God gave him over the lion and the bear.

State three lessons learned from David in this passage:

i. __________________________

ii. __________________________

iii. __________________________

LESSON OUTLINES

Understanding Self-Worth

Overcoming Negative Self-Perception

LESSON OUTLINE 1: UNDERSTANDING SELF-WORTH

The teacher should allow the class to share their understanding of self-worth before guiding them as follows:

Our true value comes from the knowledge that we are created in God’s image and likeness (Genesis 1:26–27). God esteems us greatly and calls us precious (Isaiah 43:4; John 3:16). To deepen our understanding of self-worth, we must examine its three major components: self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love.

1. Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is the ability to recognise our emotions, habits, strengths, and weaknesses. This understanding influences many of our choices and responses in life (Judges 11:9; 16:16–17).

2. Self-Acceptance

Self-acceptance enables us to show patience, compassion, and kindness toward ourselves. It helps us realise that mistakes, setbacks, and disappointments are part of the human experience (Job 1:20–22). This understanding reduces anxiety and builds confidence and inner security (Philippians 4:6; Matthew 6:27).

3. Self-Love

Self-love motivates intentional care for our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It involves healthy living, setting boundaries, forgiving oneself, avoiding toxic relationships, and learning when to say “no” (Genesis 13:7–9). It helps us develop our strengths and wisely manage our weaknesses.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

How can you practise self-acceptance without making excuses for your character flaws?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: OVERCOMING NEGATIVE SELF-PERCEPTION

The following principles help believers overcome negative self-perception:

A. Guard Your Mind

Negative self-perception often begins in the mind (Proverbs 4:23).

i. Identify and challenge harmful thought patterns (2 Corinthians 10:5).

ii. Replace lies of inadequacy with the truth of God’s Word (John 8:32; Romans 12:2).

iii. Avoid comparing yourself with others, as comparison leads to insecurity (2 Corinthians 10:12).

iv. Do not base your worth on human approval; your value comes from God (1 Thessalonians 2:4).

B. Embrace Your Identity in Christ

i. Let go of past failures and press forward in Christ (Philippians 3:13–14).

ii. Accept God’s grace, remembering that His strength is perfected in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

iii. Speak words of affirmation over yourself in line with God’s truth (Proverbs 18:21).

iv. Practise gratitude, which redirects focus from negativity to God’s blessings (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

Mention a Bible character who struggled with negative self-perception. How did the person overcome it?

CONCLUSION

Understanding self-worth is crucial to living a confident, purposeful, and fulfilled life in Christ.

EVALUATION

What is self-worth?

CLOSING PRAYER

Make this personal declaration throughout the week:

“I have set the LORD always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”

— Psalm 16:8–9

ASSIGNMENT

Mention any two (2) of the three components of self-worth. (No marks)