THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD Lesson Note
This SS2 CRS lesson note covers THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD for First Term, Week 2.
Learning Objectives
- At the end of the lesson students will be able to;
- Explain the word sovereignty;
- Discuss How God demonstrated his sovereignty over his creation;
- state the essence of breath during the creation of man.
Lesson Note
REFERENCE: (Genesis 1 and 2,PS: 19: 1-6, Israel 45:10-12,Dan 4:4-37)
A. INTRODUCTION
Meaning of Sovereignty
Sovereignty means dominion over a State, Kingdom or within a designated areas of authority or the supreme power and the right to exercise it. Therefore sovereignty of God means God’s absolute power over the Universe.
B. HOW GOD DEMONSTRATED HIS SOVEREIGNTY OVER CREATION
God demonstrated His sovereignty in several ways:
1. He created everything: God created the heavens, earth, light, plants, animals and man.
2. He created by His word: God spoke, and things came into existence. For example, He said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
3. He controlled the order of creation: God decided what should be created and when it should be created.
4. He separated light from darkness: He established day and night.
5. He controlled the seas and dry land: God gathered the waters and caused dry land to appear.
6. He created living creatures: God created creatures of the sea, birds of the air and animals of the land.
7. He created human beings in His image: Human beings are the highest part of God’s earthly creation and were given dominion over other creatures.
8. He gave laws and commands: God gave Adam instructions concerning the Garden of Eden.
9. He blessed His creation: God blessed the living creatures and human beings and commanded them to multiply.
10. He rested after creation: On the seventh day, God rested from His work, showing that creation was completed according to His purpose.
C. THE ESSENCE OF BREATH DURING THE CREATION OF MAN
The breath of God is important because:
1. It gave man life: The body formed from dust became a living person when God gave him the breath of life.
2. It shows man’s dependence on God: Human life comes from God and is sustained by Him.
3. It distinguishes man from an ordinary object: Man is not merely a body made from dust; God gave him life.
4. It demonstrates God’s power: Only God has the ultimate power to give life.
5. It teaches the value of human life: Since life comes from God, human life should be respected and protected.
6. It shows man’s relationship with God: Human beings depend on God for existence and life.
Therefore, the breath of life demonstrates God’s sovereignty and His power as the giver and sustainer of life.
D. MORAL LESSONS
*God is the supreme ruler over all creation.
*Human beings should acknowledge God’s authority.
*We should appreciate God for the gift of life.
*Human life should be valued and protected.
*We should care for God’s creation responsibly.
*Nobody should claim to be greater than God.
*We should obey God’s instructions and live according to His will.
Evaluation
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. What does sovereignty mean?
A. Weakness
B. Supreme power and authority
C. Friendship
D. Fear
2. Who is the sovereign Creator of the universe?
A. Adam
B. Moses
C. God
D. Noah
3. How did God create many things according to Genesis 1?
By His word
By man’s assistance
By fighting
By planting them
What did God create on the first day?
Man
Animals
Light
Trees
From what did God form man?
Water
Dust of the ground
Gold
Stone
What did God breathe into man’s nostrils?
Smoke
Wind
The breath of life
Water
What happened after God breathed into man’s nostrils?
Man became a living being
Man became an angel
Man disappeared
Man became a tree
What does the breath of life show about God?
God is the giver of life
God is powerless
God needs man
God cannot create
What authority did God give human beings over other creatures?
To destroy them
To have dominion over them and care for them
To ignore them
To worship them
Which of the following best demonstrates God’s sovereignty?
God created and controls all things
Man created God
Animals control God
Nature created itself
Theory Questions
Define sovereignty and sovereignty of God.
Describe how God demonstrated his sovereignty over his creature.
Discuss the essence of breath during the creation of man.