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Today’s Lesson 47 topic: THE WOUNDED SOLDIER
Date: 26 July 2026
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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 47 (26 JULY 2026)
TOPIC: THE WOUNDED SOLDIER
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Corinthians 2:5-8
5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.
7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyselt, lest thou also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1.
LESSON INTRODUCTION
A soldier is a person who is a member of an army. As Christians, we are soldiers of Christ called out from the darkness of the world to fight for the faith we profess in Jesus. No wonder Apostle Paul says,…endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ (2Timothy 2:3).
However, the Christian soldier may be wounded during this fight. This may be due to the enemy’s attack, sin, carelessness, backsliding, loss, betrayal, hurt, being aggrieved, backstabbing, etc. This injury must be treated and the wounded soldier restored so that the person is not completely lost.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: DISCIPLINE AND COMPASSION
A. Discipline
i. The Christian soldier who sustains an injury due to sin, misbehaviour, carelessness, avoidable mistakes, etc. must be disciplined in love and according to God’s word so that the person may learn and serve as an example to others (1 Timothy 5:20).
ii. This discipline must have a period it will last.
iii. The offender must know why the discipline is being enforced.
iv. Correction may seem grievous to the offender but it is the son that the father loves, that he chastises (Proverbs 15:10; Hebrews 12:7-8, 11).
B. Compassion
i. If the injury was due to a loss, the Christian soldier must be shown enough compassion until fully re-established (Romans 12:15)
ii. Those who suffer from unjust treatment, backstab-bing, hurt, etc. must be attended to by those who know the truth to right the wrong if possible (Acts 6:1-3).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
In light of the above points raised, is it right to suspend an accused indefinitely before an investigation is concluded? Discuss
LESSON OUTLINE 2: RESTORATION
Restoring the wounded soldier is a process which would require the following:
- Love: Genuine love must play an active role in the restoration process. God disciplined David when he committed adultery but he did not dethrone or kill him (2 Samuel 12:12-14; Romans 12:9-10).
- Build A Strong Support System: A good network of faithful believers must provide the necessary succour and a good landing for the wounded soldier (Galatians 6:1).
- Never Leave The Wounded Soldier Alone: We must not allow the wounded soldier to be all alone; this may worsen the person’s state rather than heal it. (Galatians 6:2)
- Care And Visit: Our visitation must be deliberate and purposeful. We must take time to comfort with words trom the scriptures, and use good practical examples, etc. We must also take time to pray for and with the wounded soldier (Romans 12:5; 15:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:25).
- Never Castigate: The wounded soldier who has been disciplined or aggrieved does not need to be criticised because ‘being down does not mean being out’ (Proverbs 12:18; Matthew 7:1-2).
- Not A Plague: We must never treat the wounded soldier as someone struck with a pandemic rather we must seek atter the wounded soldier so that the person does not go down into depression or another sin (1 Corinthians 12:25-26).
- Do Not Trample Upon: We must consciously lift this wounded soldier up and never crush such a person through any negative attitude.
- Open To Correction: The wounded soldier must also be open to correction and comfort of the Holy Ghost (Proverbs 12:1; 2 Samuel 12:13) to be fully restored into the told (Philemon 1:10-12).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
Why do fellow Christians desert and treat those undergoing discipline like plagues?
CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 26 July 2026
The wounded soldier must be recovered and fully restored.
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 47
Mention five (5) requirements of restoring a wounded soldier (2×5=10 Marks).
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