Today’s Lesson                                                                                                                                          Prayer Point - Ask for divine inspiration to understand the scriptures.
Previous Knowledge - Teacher requests students to mention some of the benefits which they derived from the previous week's lesson.
Teacher marks the workbooks and makes appropriate corrections.

1. Opening

A. BIBLE PASSAGE - 2 Timothy 3:14-17

B. Memory Verse - "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2Timothy 3:16

C. Lesson Introduction "_ The Scripture is the compilation of prophecies (God's words) from different prophets over a very long time. These formed the Bible. The Holy Book contains the Old Testament and the New Testament written by divine inspiration - 2 Tim 3:16. God's word is eternally true and never fails - Ps 119:89,160; Isa 40:8; 2 Peter 1:19, 1 Cor. 2:7-15. Prophecy came not in olden time by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. I pray that the Holy Ghost will use the power in His words to give us spiritual healing, deliverance, faith, rebirth, wisdom and strength in Jesus' name. Amen.

TEACHER’S DIARY
A. Lesson Aim - To study the purpose of the scripture and the danger of false doctrine in the last days.
B. Teaching Objectives and Lesson Plan
i. At the end of the lesson, students should be able to discover that the word of God inspires and it is profitable for doctrine.          .
ii. Understand the fact that false doctrines abound around us and therefore take necessary precaution(s).
To achieve these objectives, teacher should explain to students how the word of God inspires and what makes it to be profitable.
Teacher should also explain some of the false doctrines which abound around us to students.
Teacher cautions students against falling into the error of false doctrines. Teacher concludes by encouraging students to uphold the biblical doctrines for their daily Christian lives.

C. Text Review - 2Timothy3:14-17
In today's scripture, Apostle Paul charges Timothy to continue in the things which he had learned from childhood. That thing is the doctrine of the scripture. Why did he give this command?
i. Because he knew that the perilous time was near. I Tim.3: 1
ii. During the time, men shall be lovers of themselves and exhibit the 20 characteristics of self (flesh) stated in verse 2 to 7
iii. Because persecution will be given to those who follow the true doctrine of Christ. V.11-12
iv. Because those who are not sure of what they believe will be led astray into captivity. Verse 6, 11, and 14
v. Because by continuing in them, they will become perfect and thoroughly furnished. V, 17

D.  Teaching Method – Teacher should use question method.

E. Time Management -15 minutes for Opening, 30 minutes for Lesson Outline, Summary, Conclusion and Assignment, 15 minutes for General Review.

2. Lesson Outlines
i. LESSON OUTLINE 1 - INSPIRED AND PROFITABLE
Q. How was the Bible written?
A. Through divine inspiration. 2 Tim 3: 16
Q. Why was the Bible written?
A. For doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness. 2
Tim. 2:13, 2 Pet. 1:21; I Thess. 2:13; 2 Pet. 1:21; Heb. 1:1
Q. What is the Latin origin of the scripture.
A. It is scriputra" which means writing. EX.32: 15-16; 2 Chro. 36:22
Q. What makes the scripture profitable?                               .
Ai. Jesus used it to conquer Satan. Matt. 4:4.6, 10, Matt.21:13
ii. The prophetic words are powerful, appropriate and adequate for situations. John 6:63; Ps. 33:6, 9.
iii. They are our spiritual weapons. Eph. 6:17; Jer. 5:14; 23:29; Heb. 4:12
iv. Through God's word, we were saved. Eph. 6:17; Jer. 23:29
v. The word of God gives us faith, truth, wisdom & strength. Romans 10:17; Psalm 19:7b.
vi.   The word of God brings true prosperity and success. Josh. 1:8; Psalm 1:2-3; ITim4:15
vii. Through God's word, believers have eternal life. John 5:39

Class Activity 1 - Students should mention what the word of God has done for them.
ii. LESSON OUTLINE 2. REMINDS ONE OF FALSE DOCTRINES IN THE LAST DAYS
Q. What is Doctrine?
A. It is a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a group.
Q. What are some doctrines which are found in the Bible?

Ai. Doctrine of man. Matthew 15:9; Matthew6:12; Eph.4:14 ii. Doctrine of Balaam. Revelation 2:14

iii. Doctrine of Nicolaitanes. Rev.2:15
iv. Doctrine of Christ. Matt 7:28-29; Mark4:2; John 7:16-17
Q. What should we do to the doctrines of Christ?
A.  We are to obey them. Romans6:17; I Timothy 4:6, 13

Q. What do we do to doctrine of Balam, Nicholatanes, Jezebel and doctrine of men (which are not biblical)

A. We are to avoid them. Jeremiah 23: 16, 21-22 Q. Which doctrines will men love at the last days?

A.  Doctrine of Balam,Nicholatan, Jezebel and men. I Tim. 4: 1-2; 2 Tim.3:8-10.

Class Activity 2 - Every student should mention a satanic doctrine and Christ's doctrine which they know.
 

Summary: Beware of satanic doctrines.

Conclusion: Continue in Christ's doctrines.

Assignment: See assignment in the workbook.