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Today’s Lesson 45 topic: OCCUPY TILL I COME (Part 2)

Date: 12 July 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 45 (12 JULY 2026)

TOPIC: OCCUPY TILL I COME (Part 2)

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, teach me how to occupy till You come in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 25:13-30

¹³ Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
¹⁴ For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
¹⁵ And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

¹⁶ Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
¹⁷ And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
¹⁸ But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
¹⁹ After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
²⁰ And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

²¹ His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
²² He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
²³ His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
²⁴ Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
²⁵ And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

²⁶ His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
²⁷ Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
²⁸ Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
²⁹ For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
³⁰ And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” Matthew 25:13.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

 In the previous lesson, we discovered that “the pound” mentioned in Jesus’ parable represents heavenly resources bestowed upon God’s children for kingdom business.

The version of the parable in Luke 19:11-27 uses the term “pound” while Matthew 25:13-30 calls it “goods and talents.” The Master’s expectation remains the same “Occupy till I come.” It is important to note that God knows our abilities as His children and distributes His resources accordingly (Matthew 25:14-15).

Let us consider the other two options available to every recipient of the “pound or talent” aside from spending it.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach what can be done with the “pound.”

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this study, students should be able to:

• Explain what it means to “keep” or “invest” the “pound”.
• Understand why people keep their “pound” and that it is dangerous to do so.
• Know how to invest their pound to make a profit.

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 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 assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 25:13-30.

In this passage, the goods delivered by the man to his servants typify God’s investment in His children in which He expects a return.

A. Identify three statements every child of God should be looking forward to when they invest God’s gifts in their life according to verse 21:

1. Well done, thou good and faithtul servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things.

2….

3….

B. State two punishments that await those who bury their talent according to verses 28 and 30.

1….V28.

2…. V30.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Question and Answer Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: KEEP THE “POUND”

The teacher should use the following question and answer as a guide in teaching this outline.

Question 1: What does it mean to “keep the pound?”

Answer: To “keep the pound” means to bury or refuse to use one’s talents.

Question 2: why do people “keep their pound?”

Answer: People keep their “pound” for the following reasons:

1. Fear: There are people like the servant with one pound who out of fear will not make use of their talents (Luke 19:20-21).
2. Negativity: They are more negative than positive and think of “what if it does not work out” (Numbers 13:31-33).
3. Reluctance: They are reluctant to take a risk for the kingdom like Jonah who was sent to go and invest his pounds and save the people of Nineveh from destruc-tion; rather he chose to go in the opposite direction (Jonah 1:1-3).

Question 3: How does God remind us of the “pound” we have kept?

Answer: Some storms may just be a result of God trying to draw our attention to “the pound we have kept or buried.”

Question 4: Is there any consequence of ‘keeping your pound’?

Answer: Yes, the consequence of this wrong attitude or inaction is very grave as expressed in Luke 19:24.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

What are the other reasons people keep their pound?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: INVEST THE “POUND”

Question 1: What does it mean to invest the ‘pound’?

Answer: This implies doing business with the ‘pound’ to make profits (1 Corinthians 12:7).

Question 2: How do people do ‘business’ to make a profit?

Answer: To make a profit in business, the following points are crucial:

i. Determination. This is the soul of business (Ezra 7:10; 2 Chronicles 2:1; Genesis 11:4-6).

ii. Diligence (Proverbs 22:29). The opposite of diligence is idleness, laziness, etc. which leads to poverty (Proverbs 6:6-11). Diligence is an antidote to failing and talling (2 Peter 1:10).

iii. Focus on your divine call (the assignment for which the Master gave you the ‘pound’ and avoid dis-tractions) Hebrews 12:1-2.

iv. Invest the profit back. Make disciples (Matthew 28:19) and mentor others in the line of the kingdom business (2 Timothy 2:2; 1 John 1:1-3).

v. Patience and long-suffering. Patience produces good fruits (Luke 8:15; Hebrews 12:1). You must learn to endure suffering in the course of doing kingdom business so that your labour will not be in vain (Romans 8:17-18; 1 Corinthians 15:58).

vi. Pray for the business to grow. Praying for souls to abide and grow in the faith is important in kingdom business (Colossians 1:9-13).

vii. Sponsor soul-winning activities such as cru-sades, church planting, feeding the poor, and other Church Social Responsibilities (Mark 10:21; Philippians 4:15-16).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Students should identify other things that must be done in business to make a profit.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 12 July 2026

The time to invest your “pound” is now. Jesus will surely come back to reward everyone accordingly (Revelation 22:12). Occupy till He comes.

EVALUATION:

State four ways you can ‘invest your pound?’

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive the grace to be profitable for You in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 45

Outline five (5) ways to invest “your pound” for profit (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 44 topic: OCCUPY TILL I COME (Part 1)

Date: 4 July 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 44 (4 JULY 2026)

TOPIC: OCCUPY TILL I COME (Part 1)

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to make good use of my talent in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 19:11-27.

¹¹ And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
¹² He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
¹³ And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
¹⁴ But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
¹⁵ And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

¹⁶ Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
¹⁷ And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
¹⁸ And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
¹⁹ And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.
²⁰ And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

²¹ For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
²² And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
²³ Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?
²⁴ And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
²⁵ (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

²⁶ For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.
²⁷ But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a tar country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.” Luke 15:13.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The phrase “Occupy till I come” is a biblical reference found specifically in Luke 19:13 (KJV). Other versions of the Bible read: “Do business till I come” (NKJV); “Put this money to work till I come” (NIV); “Invest this money for me while I’m gone” (NLT); “Operate with this until | return” (MESSAGE).

In this context, “occupy” means “do business,” “trade,” and “invest.” This phrase is part of a parable told by Jesus, commonly known as the Parable of the Minas or the Parable of the Pounds. Literarily, the Pounds, given to the servants in this parable, are ‘money’ 

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach what the pound represents and what can be done with it.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

•  Explain what it means to “occupy.”
• Mention some of the things “pound” represents.
• Understand what they can do with their “pound.” 

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 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 assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Luke 19:11-27

A. Jesus in this parable implied that His kingdom will not yet be established until His disciples have traded and made a profit from the gifts/talents He has given to them. He suggested that there was an assignment for Him to accomplish before His Kingdom come.

B. Mention four things the ‘pounds’ given from the passage could represent:

1. Strength
2….
3….
4….

C. From the passage, what are the two major (possible) things you can do with the ‘pound?’
1….V16.
2….V20.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Question and Answer Method.

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: WHAT “THE POUND” REPRESENTS

Question: What does the Pound represent?

Answer: The teacher should ask the class to give their idea of what “the pound” in Luke 19:11-27 represents and thereatter use the following points as a guide:

1. “The Pound” in this context represents whatever God gives to a man to make him fulfil his purpose in life.
2. It is the investment ot God that is sutticient enough to make a child of God productive.
3. This includes your breath/life (2 Corinthians 5:15); salvation (Acts 9:13-15); good health (Mark 5:18-20); resources (1 Chronicles 22:5; Luke 10:33-35); influence (Esther 4:12-17); anointing/grace (1 Corinthians 15:10); knowledge of God (Ephesians 3:2-5); and spiritual gifts/talents (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Students should mention other areas of God’s investment in man’s life.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH “THE POUND”

Question 1: What can you do with the Pound?

Answer: There are three options available for the servants in the parable of the pound (Luke 19:11-27) and the same applies to every child of God:

i. To spend “the pound;”
ii. To keep “the pound;”
iii. To invest “the pound.”

Question 2: Are there biblical instances of people who spent their “pound”?

Answer: Some people think everything God gives to them is only for their self-satisfaction and comfort (Luke 12:16-21). For instance:

1. Samson spent his “pound” on strange women (Judges 14:1-3; 16:1). He wasted his anointing and lost his uncommon power on the laps of Delilah (Judges 16:18-21). He killed several enemies without acknowledging God (Judges 15:16).
2. Solomon enjoyed God’s help (1 Kings 2:12) but he was full of self. He took God’s grace for granted and spent his “pound” on strange women who turned his heart away from God (1 Kings 11:1-4). The Bible makes it clear that the breakthrough, promotion, deliverance, etc. we enjoy is to do good works and propagate the kingdom of God and not for self-gratification (Mark 15:43-46; Genesis 41:39-41, 51; Mark 5:18-20).
3. Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:29-33): Such people pride themselves in their secular achievements and begin to talk about ‘my hard-earned money,’ ‘my intellect,’ ‘my plan’ etc. They do not acknowledge the ‘God-factor’ in their achievements (Acts 12:21-23).
4. The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:12-13): Some people waste their God-given potential on things that have no eternal value. Some even use their ‘pound’ to entertain the world and not for the propagation of the gospel.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

The class should discuss whether it is right to demand pay before using their ‘pound’ to bless the Church of God.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 4 July 2026

What are you doing with “the pound” given to you by God? Make up your mind not to be wasteful like the characters above.

EVALUATION:

Identify three Bible characters who spent their “pound” and what they spent it on.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, help me not to spend my “pound” foolishly in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 44

Identify five (5) meanings of “Occupy till I come” according to this lesson (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 43 topic: CHRISTIANS AND INVESTMENT

Date: 28 June 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 43 (22 JUNE 2026)

TOPIC: CHRISTIANS AND INVESTMENT

OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, guide me to be a smart investor.

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 41:33-37

³³ Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
³⁴ Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.
³⁵ And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.

³⁶ And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.
³⁷ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

MEMORY VERSE:

“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.” Proverbs 21:20.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

An investment refers to the act of allocating money or resources to an asset, project, etc. with the expectation of generating profit over time. It is simply the commitment of resources to achieve later benefits.

Practically, your investment can work for you while sleeping and at a time when you can no longer run up and down (Ecclesiastes 11:4-6). Wise investments usually lead to wealth accumulation, income generation, diversification, economic growth and good retirement benefits (Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 9:6).

However, we need a thorough knowledge of investment opportunities and God’s leading to invest wisely in profitable ventures (Ecclesiastes 10:10)

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To enlighten believers on investment opportunities and the biblical principles for wise investment decisions.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

• Define the term investment.
• Mention and Explain the investment opportunities available.
• Understand the biblical principles of wise investment.

TEACHING PLAN:

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

a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignment.

b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 41:33-37.

Joseph, through divine wisdom, gave Pharaoh a novel idea that eventually generated income/profit for the land.

This is a pointer to turning savings into investment.

From this passage, highlight the seven steps taken to prevent the mass destruction of lives in Egypt during the famine:

1. Search for a man discreet and wise… V33a.
2. … V33b.
3. … V34a.
4. … V34b.
5. … V35a.
6. … V35b.
7. … V35c.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Discussion Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The teacher should ask the class to discuss some of the areas people can invest in and use the following examples of investments that can be both financially sound and ethically right to guide the discussion:

1. Stocks: Buying shares of a company gives you partial ownership. Investors earn through price appreciation and dividends. Christians can invest in companies with strong ethical practices and values that align with biblical principles.
2. Real Estate: Purchasing property or building to earn rental income or sell it at a higher price.
3. Bonds: Lending money to governments or corporations for a set period in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of the principal amount at ma-turity.
4. Mutual Funds: Pooling money with other investors to buy a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other assets.
5. Commodities: Investing in physical goods like gold, oil, renewable energy projects (solar, wind, etc.) or agriculture (crop production, animal rearing, fishery, snailery, honey production, etc.), which can be traded or stored for future sale.
6. Cryptocurrency: Purchasing digital or virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, where investors hope to benefit from price appreciation.
7. Import and Export of goods and services. Charcoal business, wood, dry fish, animal skin, clothing ma-terial, etc. (Acts 16:14).
8. Businesses. Entrepreneurial ventures or partner-ships: small or medium-scale businesses like printing, fashion and design, confectionery, eatery, fuel station, transportation, raw-food business, etc.
9. Education: School business, writing and publishing of books.
10. Retirement plans, and insurance policies.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The discussion would have taken care of class participation.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF INVESTING WISELY

1. Divine guidance: It is important to start with God (Genesis 26:1-5). Pray for direction and leading (Psalm 23:2-3; Proverbs 3:5-6).

2. Good Planning: Wise investing involves careful planning, research, and due diligence to ensure profitable outcomes (Proverbs 21:5; Genesis 41:34-36).

3. Consistent step of faith: Take necessary and calculated risk by taith, and invest consistently. Do not allow discouragement (Ecclesiastes 11:1-6).

4. Honesty and Ethical Investment: Christians should invest in ways that are honest and ethical. Avoid ventures that exploit or harm others (Proverbs 13:11; Luke 19:8-9).

5. Kingdom-Focused Investments: Investing should not be for personal gain alone but also to further God’s kingdom and support others (Matthew 6:19-21).

6. Knowledge: One of the golden rules of investment is that you should have some requisite knowledge of the investment intended (Hosea 4:6), or get trusted people who are knowledgeable in those areas to manage it for you (Genesis 41:38-40).

7. Funding: Money for investment can be from personal savings (Proverbs 21:20), retirement benefits, or loans (banks or friends). However, do not take loans that could overwhelm you and make you go bankrupt.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Is it possible to invest without spending money?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 28 June 2026

Research and prayerfully select investments, considering both financial returns and the broader impact.

EVALUATION:

State the biblical principles of wise investing.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive the grace to invest wisely.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 43

 Identify five (5) reasons some believers are not investing (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 42 topic: GOD’S TIMING

Date: 21 June 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 42 (21 JUNE 2026)

TOPIC: GOD’S TIMING

OPENING PRAYER:

 Father, help me to comprehend Your timing.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 1:6-8.

⁶ When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
⁷ And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
⁸ But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

MEMORY VERSE:

“He hath made everything beautiful in His time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

God’s timing is significant in life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). It is the perfect moment He has ordained for something to happen according to His will.

It may be difficult for us to understand because it is not about our timing. God’s divine purpose for us starts before birth until the moment we take our last breath.

Sometimes, something can be a great idea and can even be a God idea but for it to be successful it must be in God’s timing.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the concept of God’s timing.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this study, students should be able to:

• Describe the nature of God’s timing.
• Explain what it means to understand God’s timing.

TEACHING PLAN:

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

a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignment.

b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Acts 1:6-8.

Jesus told His disciples to focus on their primary assignment rather than get worried about the time of the establishment of His kingdom on earth. For it is in trusting His word and doing His will that His plans are revealed.

It reads:

1. When they therefore were come together… V6.
2. And He said unto them …………. V7.
3. But ye shall receive power … V8.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE NATURE OF GOD’S TIMING

A. God’s timing is perfect.

i. His timing is never early, and it is never late (John 11:21-23).
ii. It is always purposetul (Ecclesiastes 8:бa).
iii. He works all things for good in the lives of those who love Him (Romans 8:28).
iv. God is in complete control of everything and everyone (Psalm 31:15a).
v. This is why Jesus told His disciples to focus on their primary assignment rather than get worried about the time of the establishment of His kingdom on earth (Acts 1:6-8).

B. God’s timing is beautiful.

i. It gives room for divine direction (Psalm 37:23).
ii. It supplies hope for a great future (Jeremiah 29:11).

C. It is not unlikely that we question God’s timing in our lifetime especially when we are in a difficult situation (Psalm 34:19).

i. God knows exactly where we are at every moment (Psalms 103:14-15; 139:7-8).
ii. Sometimes, God uses hard times to strengthen us, allowing our Christian faith to mature and become complete (James 1:3-4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Is it a sin to question God’s timing in one’s life? Discuss.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: KNOW GOD’S TIMING

A. The key to understanding God’s timing is trust.

i. Since human reasoning and understanding are limited, the Bible advises in Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding.”

ii. We should not stubbornly insist on our timing and agenda (Proverbs 16:25; Psalm 37:23).

ill. Also, we need to know God to truly trust Him (Philippians 3:10).

iv. The best way to know Him is by studying, meditating and obeying His word (Psalm 119:105; Joshua 1:8).

v. This will help us to discern God’s timing and make informed decisions (1 Chronicles 12:32).

B. We must learn to wait patiently for God (Psalm 37:7).

i. God is good to those who wait for Him (Lamentations 3:25).

ii. Our patience often reveals the degree of trust we have in God’s timing.

iii. When we wait on the LORD, we receive divine energy and strength (saiah 40:31; Psalm 27:14).

C. While we wait, we must stay connected to God through prayer (1Thessalonians 5:17).

D. Finally, we need the help of the Holy Spirit to understand God’s timing and make the right decision at the right time (Isaiah 30:21).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Is it possible to know God’s exact timing? Discuss.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 21 June 2026

God’s timing is the best; do not run ahead of Him.

EVALUATION:

Identify ways to know God’s timing.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, give me the grace to trust Your timing in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 42

Write out two (2) aspects of life where God’s timing is essential (5×2=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 41 topic: JOHN THE BELOVED

Date: 14 June 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 41 (14 JUNE 2026)

TOPIC: JOHN THE BELOVED

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to seek you diligently in the name of Jesus.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: John 19:25-27

²⁵ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
²⁶ When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
²⁷ Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.” John 13:23

LESSON INTRODUCTION

John the Beloved, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, stands as a figure of deep faith and unparalleled devotion. He was born around 6 AD, in Galilee.

He was one of the sons of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21) and a brother to James. He and James were originally fishermen on the Lake of Genesaret i.e. Sea of Galilee (Luke 5:1-10). His mother’s name is Salome.

He died around 101 AD, in Ephesus, Asia Minor. His life, marked by visions and profound writings, reveals a heart dedicated to love, truth, and the hope of eternal life.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To draw out lessons from the life of John the Beloved.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this study, students should be able to:

• Know the background of John the Beloved.
• Understand the character and achievements of John the Beloved.
• Explain and apply the lessons from the life of John the Beloved.

TEACHING PLAN:

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

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

TEXT REVIEW: John 19:25-27.

This passage shows the unusual bond and trust that existed between Jesus and His disciple- John the Beloved.

When at the point of death on the cross, Jesus handed over the responsibility of His mother’s care to John the Beloved. It narrates that:

i. There stood by the cross of Jesus… V25.
ii. When Jesus therefore saw…V26.
iii. Then He said to the disciple…V27.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: HIS CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS

The Character Called John the Beloved

1. John wrote the Gospel of John, three epistles (1st, 2nd and 3rd John), and the Book of Revelation.

2. Jesus nicknamed him and his brother James “Boan-erges,” which means ‘sons of thunder’ (Mark 3:17).

3. Concerned for the honour of Jesus, but they were impatient and over-zealous (Luke 9:53-55).

4. He was equally over-ambitious for spiritual honour and glory (Mark 10:35-40).

HIS ACHIEVEMENTS

1. John the Beloved was one of the three disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration with Jesus (Matthew 17:1).

2. He was also one of the three witnesses to Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:37).

3. He had access to some ‘classified’ information from Jesus that others could not have (John 13:23-26).

4. He was the only disciple at the foot of the Cross with the women and Mary, Jesus’ mother, and at Jesus’ command took Mary into his care (John 19:25-27).

5. Generally, he was believed to be the “other disciple” who ran with Peter to see the empty tomb (John 20:2-4).

6. He was among the 120 who were baptized with the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 1:13-14; 2:1-4).

7. He was with Peter at the healing of the lame man in the temple (Acts 3:1-3).

8. He went with Peter to visit the new disciples in Samaria, they both ministered the Holy Spirit baptism to the people (Acts 8:14-17).

9. Exiled to the Isle of Patmos (Revelation 1:9), and there Christ appeared to him and showed him “things which must be hereafter” (Revelation 1:1-3; 4:1).

10. He was known as the disciple “whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should discuss whether there was any probable reason(s) Jesus loved John that much.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE

Like John the Beloved, Believers should be:

1. Zealous for good works i.e. God’s work (Revelation 1:9; Galatians 6:9).

2. Loyal and ready to help (John 19:25-2Z; Galatians 6:2).

3. Concerned for the honour and glory of God and not our own (Mark 10:35-40; 1 Corinthians 10:31).

4. Encouraged to stay close to Christ even when things go against us, God may have more for us (Revelation 1:9; Romans 8:28).

5. Hardworking and resourceful. John was a fisherman before Christ called him and he wrote five books of the New Testament (Mark 1:16-20).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Students should mention other lessons from the life of John the Beloved

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 14 June 2026

The faith and devotion demonstrated by John the Beloved are worthy of emulation.

EVALUATION:

Mention five ways of dealing with past occurrences.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, help me to be loyal and zealous for Your work.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 41

Mention two (2) personal lessons you have learned from John the Beloved (5×2=10 Marks).

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