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

Today’s Lesson 49 topic: THE BOOK OF LIFE

Date: 9 August 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 49 (9 AUGUST 2026)

TOPIC: THE BOOK OF LIFE

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to know the significance of the Book of Life in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 20:11-15

¹¹ And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
¹² And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
¹³ And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
¹⁴ And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
¹⁵ And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.” Revelation 20:12.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The Scripture establishes two kinds of eternity: eternal life and eternal damnation (Revelation 20:6). It also establishes that there are “Books” and there is the “Book” which is the book of life (Revelation 20:12). This book of life is different from “the book of the living” mentioned in Psalm 69:28 which is earthly; a physical life, and not eternal life. This book of life according to the Bible is the same as the Lamb’s book of life (Revelation 21:27). God is the greatest recorder and rewarder. He knows those who are His and has their records. He also has the records of those who do not belong to Him (2 Timothy 2:19).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To study the concept of the Book of life.

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

• Describe the Book of life and its significance.
• Differentiate the Book of life from other books mentioned in the Scriptures.
• Identify those whose names will not be in the book.

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 well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

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

TEXT REVIEW: Revelation 20:11-15.

Two books are mentioned in this passage. The dead that will stand before God and be judged from the books are sinners who will partake in the second death or eternal punishment because their names are not written in the ‘Book of Life’ which is meant for the saints.

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE “BOOKS” VERSUS THE ‘BOOK OF LIFE’

A. The “Book of Life” is described in Revelation 3:5 as the book containing the set of names of those who will live with God forever.

i. At the great white throne judgement, sinners will be judged according to their deeds in “the books.”
ii. Anyone who goes for this judgement does not have his name in the “Book of Life” and such is doomed for eternal damnation (Revelation 20:11-15).

B. The “Book of Life” contains the names of those who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus (Revelation 5:9; 21:22).

i. Saints, who have laboured faithfully, have the assurance of being registered in the book of lite (Philippians 4:3).
ii. There is a proportionate reward for the works of the Saints (1 Corinthians 3:13-15).

C. Our greatest joy should be that our names are in the “Book of Life.”

i. To have your name written in the book of life, you must be born again.
ii. Any “believer” that sins or falls away from the faith – apostasy (Hebrews 6:4-6) and refuses to repent, will have his name blotted out of the book of life (Revelation 3:1-5).
iii. Heaven must be our priority in all we do (Luke 10:20)

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Is it every time a believer sins that his/her name is blotted out of the book of life and rewritten when he/she repents? Discuss.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: WHO WILL NOT BE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE?

The Bible says that anyone who refuses to accept Christ as Lord and Saviour is already condemned (John 3:18; 5:24).

i. People who indulge in the works of the flesh will not be found in the book of life (Galatians 5:20-21).

ii. The abominable, unbelieving, liars, sorcerers, idolaters, etc. will not have their names in the book of life (Revelation 21:8, 27).

iii. The apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 further states the categories of people whose names would not be in the book of life.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Will those who will not hear about Christ before their death make heaven?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 9 August 2026

Being born again is indeed the prerequisite for eternal life but we must work out our salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).

EVALUATION:

Mention four categories of people that will not be found in the book of life.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, please do not let my name be blotted out of the Book of life in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 49

Mention two (2) sets of people who will have their names in the book of life (5×2=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 48 topic: THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON

Date: 2 August 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 48 (2 AUGUST 2026)

TOPIC: THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to increase in knowledge concerning end-time events in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 16:12-16

¹² And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.
¹³ And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
¹⁴ For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
¹⁵ Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
¹⁶ And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.”
Revelation 16:16.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

In the Bible, the word “Armageddon” comes from the Hebrew word “Har-Magedone,” which means “Mount Megiddo.” It refers to the predicted location of the catastrophic future battle between God and the forces of evil, as recorded in the book of Revelation.

History tells us that armies have fought countless battles in that region: Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks, Romans, and Crusaders fought in Megiddo, as well as the armies of Napoleon. Megiddo was the site of battles during World War I in 1918 and the Arab-Israeli War of 1948.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the symbolism and the significance of the battle of Armageddon.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

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

• Know what “Armageddon” means.
• Address the issue of the location of the battle.
• Explain the symbolism of the Battle of Armageddon.
• Highlight the significance of the battle.

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 well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

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

TEXT REVIEW: Revelation 16:12-16.

This passage narrates the content of the vial held by the sixth Angel. In his revelation, John mentioned six events that would culminate in the battle of Armageddon:

i. The sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates. V12a.
ii. … V12b.
iii….V12c.
iv. … V13.
v. … V14a.
vi….V14b.

TEACHING METHOD

Question and Answer Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: LOCATION AND SYMBOLISM

Question 1: Is the name ‘Armageddon’ captured in any other place in the Bible?

Answer: Yes. The plain of Megiddo or Armageddon was famous for two great victories and a tragedy in Israel’s history:

i. Barak’s victory over the Canaanites (Judges 4:15; 5:19-20).

ii. Gideon’s victory over the Midianites (in the Valley of Jezreel, also known as the Plain of Esdraelon, or Megid-do) – Judges 6:33; 7:1-25.

iii. Armageddon was also the site of a great tragedy: it was the place where King Josiah was badly wounded and this led to his death when he meddled in a war against God’s warning (2 Chronicles 35:20-24).

Question 2: Is there an exact or specific location known where the battle of Armageddon will take place?

Answer: No, the use of the name in Revelation may be symbolic rather than precise.

Question 3: What does the name Armageddon symbol-ize?

Answer: The name Armageddon symbolizes:

i. That Megiddo was a place where opponents of God met their defeat.

ii. A place associated with the mourning of King Josiah’s end (2 Kings 23:29-30; Zechariah 12:11)-

iii. To say that the forces opposing God gather at Armageddon

iv. The battle of Armageddon also teaches us that victory comes through the sword of Christ’s mouth (Revelation 19:13-15)-
means that they gather for their defeat.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

What will be the role of the saints in the battle of Armageddon?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BATTLE

Question 1: What is the significance of the Battle of Ar-mageddon?

Answer: The Battle of Armageddon is significant in the following ways:

i. It will take place close to the end of the Great Tribulation period (Revelation 16:10-11, 16).

ii. The kings of the earth under demonic leadership will gather their armies to wage war with the forces of God (Revelation 16:13-14).

iii. The Antichrist (the Beast) Will gather together with the kings and their armies (Revelation 19:19).

iv. Jesus Christ will return to earth with the armies of heaven (Matthew 25:31; Revelation 19:14).

v. He will defeat the forces of evil (Revelation 19:15-16).

vi. He will cast the Antichrist and the talse prophet into the lake of fire (Revelation 19:20). With the sword in His mouth, the rest of the army will be slain (Revelation 19:21).

vii. He will bind Satan and put him in the bottomless pit, and He will set up His kingdom on earth for 1,000 years (Revelation 20:1-6).

viii. Believers should note that no force of evil can battle with the Lord; God always wins.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Will the Battle of Armageddon put a permanent end to evil on Earth? Discuss

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 2 August 2026

Prepare for the return of Jesus Christ if you want to be on the winning side.

EVALUATION

In what ways is the battle of Armageddon significant?

CLOSING PRAYER

Father, help me to be on the side of Christ in the battle of Armageddon.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 48

Mention five (5) armies that have fought in the region of Megiddo (2X5=10 Marks).

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