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This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

Today’s Lesson 35 topic: CROSS CULTURAL MISSIONS (PART 1).

Date: 27 April 2025

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 35 (27 APRIL 2025)

TOPIC: CROSS CULTURAL MISSIONS (PART 1)

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OPENING PRAYER:

Dear Lord, save lost souls from their sins.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 28:18-20

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15 (NKJV)

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Cross-cultural missions mean reaching out to people of other cultures with the gospel of Jesus Christ (Acts 13:1-4). The practice of cross-cultural missions is the secret behind the civilization and developments we have today.

This is because cross-cultural missions go with enlightenment and education.

Therefore, cross-cultural missionaries are those who go to an area or cultural environment different from their own to propagate the gospel.

It should be noted that cross-cultural missionaries are not those going abroad to plant churches meant to reach their country/tribesmen living overseas. This is an international church planting venture which is not cross-cultural.

A cross-cultural missionary’s main target is the indigenous population in the foreign land (1 Corinthians 9:20-23).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach cross-cultural missions.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

• Understand the meaning of cross-cultural missions.
• Learn different approaches to cross-cultural missions.
• Know the requirements for cross-cultural missions.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion; do class activities and the assignment.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give an assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 28:18-20

Some directives were given to the disciples when Jesus declared that all power was given to him in heaven and earth. Identify any three of them

i. …

ii. …

iii. …

TEACHING METHOD

The Lecture Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE CALL TO CROSS-CULTURAL MISSIONS

A. The call to cross-cultural missions is in various forms and God can use anyone who makes him/herself available, irrespective of “age”” economic, academic, professional, or social status.

B. The call could take different forms:

i. Apostolic calling: Here, an itinerant missionary ministers to a particular people group in a particular location per time e.g. Apostle Paul (Romans 1:1).

ii. Full-time Missionary: A person who has accepted God’s call leaves his/her comfort zone to live, learn, and influence a community for a long time with the gospel of Christ.

iii. Tent-making or Bi-vocational Missionary: A person who has a passion for missions uses his job as a tool to enter a community to finance missions with his/her work and win souls for Christ. (Acts 18:1-4).

iv. Social Ministry Missionary: Someone with the heart of missions rises to the pressing needs of a people group (the aged, children, prostitutes, uneducated, women, leaders, youths, etc. with a physical relief aid to solve their physiological needs with the purpose of reaching and winning them to Christ (Hebrews 6:10).

V. Modern Media Missionary: The person uses the modern medium of technology to break barriers by entering restricted and free access nations with the Gospel of Christ through internet opportunities, social networks, technological devices, visuals and audio clips, and graphical resources.

vi. Cross-cultural missions is important because people of all races have to hear the gospel before they believe (Romans 10:14).

vii. Jesus commanded it (Mark 16:15).

viii. We are called to be actively engaged in it (Matthew 24:14).

ix. It helps to reach the Unreached People Groups (UPGs) in the world (Matthew 9:36)

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Which of the missionary approaches will you engage in this week?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE HEART OF A CROSS-CULTURAL MISSIONARY

The teacher should use the following points to explain the type of heart expected from a cross-cultural missionary:

i. A cross-cultural missionary must have a passion for the lost (Romans 9:1-3).

ii. An open mind that is always ready to accept people from a different cultural orientation (Acts 11:9-12). ili. Have the willingness to go (Isaiah 6:8). iv. Ability to endure hardship (Romans 8:35).

v. Be a person of faith with absolute trust in God’s power (Proverbs 3:5;2 Corinthians 12:9b).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

What is your burden for the lost souls and how do you hope to achieve it?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 27 April 2025

God is waiting for men and women whom He will use to break barriers and make disciples among the remaining unreached people groups (Matthew 9:37). Are you available?

EVALUATION:

Teachers should ask the students to identify four things that depict the heart of a cross-cultural missionary.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Almighty Father, use me mightily for Your glory in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 35

Carefully look out for one or more missionaries to bless with a cash gift (No Mark).

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Today’s Lesson 34 topic: THE MARRIAGE BED.

Date: 26 April 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 34 (26 APRIL 2026)

TOPIC: THE MARRIAGE BED

OPENING PRAYER:

Dear Lord, help me to keep my marriage bed holy in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 49:1-4

1 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.
2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
4 Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.

MEMORY VERSE:

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” Hebrews 13:4.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Simply put, the “marriage bed” is a “divan” that married people share. It describes the sacredness of the sexual intimacy between husband and wife. Ideally, it is a place of genuine love, faithfulness, longing and mutual satisfaction between husband and wife (Song of Solomon 1:15-16).

Hebrews 13:4 declares that the marriage institution must be highly valued and the “marriage bed” (the couple’s sexual relationship) must be held in honour and not contaminated through sexual immorality because God will judge and punish the unchaste and adulterous. Faithfulness in marriage is important.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the sacredness of sexual intimacy in marriage.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

Define the term “marriage bed.”

Identify unholy alliances that defile the marriage union.

Learn ways to keep the sanctity of their “marriage bed.”

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion; do class activities and the assignment.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give an assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 49:1-4.

This passage highlights Jacob’s final words to his children predicting the future that awaits them.

A. Jacob praised Reuben for being the firstborn.

Identify four positive phrases he uses to describe Reuben in Verse 3. …..

Il…. iii. … iv….

B. Reuben was condemned by his father for defiling his concubine. Concerning Reuben, Jacob declared:

i. … V4a.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Discussion Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: UNHOLY ALLIANCE

The marriage bed will be defiled when the couple become unfaithful in their union (Hebrews 13:4).

A. This impurity may stem from:

i. Being involved in any form of adultery which Proverbs 6:32 depicts as a lack of understanding and destruction to the soul.

ii. Acts of fornication (1 Corinthians 10:8a). 

iii. Extramarital sex with another person apart from one’s legal spouse and involvement in any form of sexual immorality (Romans 1:27-28; Leviticus 18:6, 17, 20, 23).

B. Other sexual vices that corrupt the marriage relationship include:

i. Lustful thoughts and actions which defile the marriage bed (1 Peter 2:11; Matthew 5:28; Proverbs 6:25-29).

ii. Exposure to sexually illicit materials (Ephesians 5:5). 

iii. Roving eyes that are full of unhallowed sexual activities (2 Peter 2:14; Proverbs 6:25b).

iv. Swift feet which hasten to destruction (Proverbs 7:10-12).

v. Flirting (2 Timothy 3:13).

vi. Emotional cheating such as telephone sex/phone intimacy with the opposite sex (Romans 6:12-14).

vii. Suggestive sexual moves that attract temptations (Proverbs 7: 16-19).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

What other actions among married people would represent an unholy alliance in marriage?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: KEEP IT PURE

The Teacher should use the points below to guide the discussion.

A. God frowns at any form of infidelity in marriage (Hebrews 13:4b). Thus, the onus lies on married people to keep the sanctity of their marriage bed (1 Corinthians 7:2-5).

i. A couple should discuss any untoward sexual pressure from a third party and seek godly counsel if necessary (Proverbs 11:14).

ii. They must be sincere in pointing out any sexual dissatisfaction experienced in their sexual affairs and wisely work at making it better (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). 

iii. Deliberately learn and grow your sexual intimacy together in the tear of God.

iv. Be a united force and uproot any stranger to your marriage bed (Proverbs 5:3-6).

v. Enjoy what you have and be content with your spouse (Proverbs 5:15).

B. Other ways include:

1. Fleeing from seductive influencers and lust (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5).

ii. Renewing your mind with God’s word (Psalm 119:11).

iii. Practising self-control (Proverbs 25:28).

iv. Always remember that the pleasure of sin is for a moment but the consequences are grave (Proverbs 20:17)

v. Evading the wrath of God and abstaining from sexual infidelity because God will not hold anyone guiltless (1 Corinthians 6:9; Proverbs 6:29).

vi. Avoiding toxic friends/relationships (Proverbs 1:10; 13:20).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

How do you handle an unavoidable persistent toxic person who is demanding sexual affair with you?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Lesson 34

The sexual activities of married people must remain sacred as the partners remain faithful to each other irrespective of time or distance.

EVALUATION:

eachers should ask the students to identify four unholy alliances that can defile the marriage bed and mention three ways couples can keep the marriage bed pure.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Jesus, give me the wisdom and strength to keep my marriage bed pure.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 26 April 2026

Identify two (2) unholy alliances that can defile the marriage bed (No Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 33 topic: SUSTAINING THE CHASE.

Date: 19 April 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 33 (19 APRIL 2026)

TOPIC: SUSTAINING THE CHASE

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OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to keep the bliss in my marriage in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Song of Solomon 1:13-17

13 A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.
14 My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi.
15 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes.
16 Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.
17 The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.” Song of Solomon 1:2

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Just as a romantic chase begins when two people first “fall in love, ” a successful marriage requires “sustaining the chase” by maintaining the excitement, passion, and commitment they had in the early days of their relationship. 

It is easy to get caught up in the daily routine of life, but couples must prioritise their relationship and make intentional choices to keep the spark alive. 

This lesson will consider the things couples do to kill the chase and identify elements of a sparkling relationship.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the students how to sustain the chase in their marriage.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

•   Understand the things couples do to kill the chase in their marriage.
• Learn the elements of a sparkling relationship.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion; and do class activities and the assignment.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give an assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Song of Solomon 1:13-17

Here, King Solomon expresses deep appreciation and commendation for his lover and compares her with the beautiful things around him. Identify three statements that reflect this great feeling from the passage.

i…
ii….
iii..

TEACHING METHOD:

The Discussion Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: WAYS COUPLES KILL THE CHASE

Husbands’ Role

1. Some men change drastically (after the wedding) from being the ‘lover boy’ to an uncaring, neglectful and insensitive dictator.
2. They prioritise making money over spending quality time with their spouse (Song of Solomon 5:6; 3:1).
3. They tactically and practically leave most household chores to the wife.
4. Some men even overlook their wife’s contributions to keeping the home (1 Timothy 5:8)
5. They stop being romantic, not using words of affirmation and the love language of their spouses.
6. They display ego by not being apologetic when they are wrong (1 Peter 3:7)

Wives Role

1. Some ladies look perfect when they are “courters,” but after the wedding, they tall into the mistake of attempting to change their husbands (Proverbs 14:1)
2. Constantly nagging or criticising (Proverbs 21:19; 27:15).
3. Drastically reducing physical intimacy (Song of Solomon 1:2).
4. Being ungrateful and not recognising their husband’s efforts (Proverbs 19:13b)
5. Looking unkempt and unattractive (Proverbs 5:19).
6. Being unsupportive and disrespectful to their husband (Proverbs 12:4)

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Are there hints during courtship from partners as to the likely changes they will manifest in the marriage?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: KEEP THE SPARK ALIVE

KEEP THE SPARK ALIVE

The teacher should guide the discussion with the points highlighted below:

Relationship is a two-way street; it requires give and take. heretore, partners must work together to sustain the glow. Here are some ways to keep the flame in your relationship:

1. Communicate: Communicate your feelings, needs, and thoughts to your partner in a mature way. Be an active listener and make sure you are understood (Proverbs 15:23; 25:11-12).
2. Initiate intimacy: Intimacy is essential for building trust and honesty. Hugging, kissing, regular sex, holding hands and sharing secrets no one else knows may also help (Song of Solomon 1:2; Proverbs 5:19).
3. Express gratitude: Expressing gratitude can make good times even better and help you through bad times (Hebrews 10:24).
4. “Alone time”: Maybe some “alone time” away from your partner for a short while (where necessary) may reduce the “see-finish syndrome” and rekindle the fire of love.
5. Be adventurous: Go beyond the events of the day, take tun-tilled trips, and build new experiences together like a new hobby e.g. cuisine, vacation, running, etc. (Genesis 26:8; Song of Solomon 2:14).
6. Impress each other: Remember the things you did at the beginning of your love journey that endeared your spouse to you e.g. wear a scent or colour of clothing your spouse likes seeing on you (Song of Solomon 4:10-11)
7. Put your Phone down: Stay present whenever you are together.
8. Make laughing together a top priority (Proverbs 17:22).
9. Plan surprise dates and ensure you do not skip them. Try to change location for the sake of variety.
10. Get committed: Set goals and work them out, overcome challenges together, build a shared vision and prioritise the relationship (Amos 3:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

How can you achieve the points listed above with an unavailable spouse?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 19 April 2026

Remember that change starts with you.

EVALUATION:

Students should mention two ways each couple kill the chase and state five things’ couples can do to keep the spark alive.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I thank You because as I apply the lessons I have learned today, my marriage will experience the desired excitement, passion, and commitment in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 33

State five (5) things couples can do to keep the spark alive (2×5=10 Marks).

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