RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 39 (25 MAY 2025)
TOPIC: 3RD INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW
SECTION 1
3RD QUARTER TEST
MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.
TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.
Coordinators (Parish/Area/Zonal) should set 10 questions from the 12 lessons in the quarter and administer them for 15 minutes. Each question carries 5 marks. Total score should be marked over 50 marks.
SECTION 2
3RD QUARTER ATTENDANCE IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS ACTIVITIES
MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS
TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.
Teacher should check the student’s attendance and participation in Sunday School Class Register (R1) and count the number of times the students attended the Sunday School in the quarter. 4 marks should be given for each time the students was present in the quarter, while 2 marks should be given for attending the quarterly review exercise. i.e 4marks x number of times present plus 2marks. E.g (4×12) + 2= 50. Total scores should be marked over 50 marks.
SECTION 3
ASSIGNMENT:
MARKS OBTAINABLE: 100 MARKS.
TIME ALLOWED: ZERO MINUTE BECAUSE THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE MARKED WEEKLY.
Teacher should check student’s assignment and the student’s scores. The assignments should be scored over 100 marks for every quarter. (10 marks for each assignment).
GRADING OF SCORES
TOTAL SCORE= SECTION 1 + SECTION 2 + SECTION 3/200
E.g.= 40+42+70/200=152/200=76%
SECTION 4
INTERACTIVE SECTION
MARKS OBTAINABLE: ZERO MARK.
TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.
Teacher and students should discuss how to move the Sunday School forward in the new quarter.
They should discuss challenges and set new goals.
They should pray for the success of the Sunday School and all officials in the new quarter.
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 38 (18 MAY 2025)
TOPIC: WATCHFULNESS
OPENING PRAYER:
Father, I receive the grace to be watchful always.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
BIBLE READING
BIBLE PASSAGE:Matthew 24:38-44
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” Mark 13:33
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Watchfulness is the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity or danger. In this context, watchfulness refers to the quality of (spiritual and physical) preparation and readiness of a believer to ‘make heaven’ (Matthew 25:1-4). Not all who claim to be Christians are ready for the rapture. It is expedient that believers are prepared and take necessary cautions to avoid disappointment.
TEACHER’S DIARY
LESSON AIM:
To teach the students the concept of watchfulness
TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
Through this study, students are expected to:
Understand the meaning of the term ‘watchfulness’.
Learn how to be watchful.
Know how to be cautious.
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; do class activities and the 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 an assignment.
TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 24:38-44
Mention five things you can learn from Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24:38-44
i. ii. iii. …. iv. ……… v.
TEACHING METHOD
The Lecture Teaching Method.
TIME MANAGEMENT
The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: BE PREPARED
A. God gives everybody equal chances to operate in the course of life (Matthew 25:1).
B. Only those who are well prepared will escape being rejected (Matthew 25:1-13).
C. There are certain things believers must be found doing to qualify us for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of these include:
i. Living righteously to maintain purity in thoughts, conversation, and actions. (Psalm 24:3-4; 1Timothy 6:5-10; 1 Corinthians 10:12-14).
ii. A daily study, meditation, and obedience to God’s word (Psalm 119:11; 1 John 2:5).
iii. A consistent prayer and fasting life (Luke 21:36; Matthew 9:14-15)
iv. Emotional stability. Do not be controlled by emotions but allow the Holy Spirit to guide you at all times (Romans 8:14; Philippians 4:6-7).
v. Saturating your mind and spirit with spiritual songs and hymns (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).
vi. Obedience to the command to preach the gospel i.e. evangelise (Mark 16:15; Daniel 12:3).
vii. The willingness to forgive, love, and live peaceably with all men (Colossians 3:12-14; Hebrews 12:14). viii. Staying humble no matter the height you attain (Matthew 18:4).
ix. Being mindful of kingdom business by investing your time, energy, and resources (1 Thessalonians 2:8; 2 Corinthians 12:15).
x. A constant fellowship with the brethren (Hebrews 10:25).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
Apart from the points mentioned above, what else can you do to be prepared for heaven?
LESSON OUTLINE 2: BE CAUTIOUS
A. The day of reckoning will come for all men (1 Peter 4:17-18).
i. Punishment awaits anvone left behind because of worldly pleasures (2 Peter 2:4-9; Revelation 13:9-10).
ii. God warned His children to take heed lest they are caught unawares.
B. Here are some cautions for believers (2 Timothy 4:1-5):
i. Watch your words (Matthew 12:36; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 4:6)
ii. Guard your actions. Action speaks louder than words. This has to do with your activities, what you do or fail to do (1 Samuel 2:3; Titus 2:7-8).
iii. Watch your thoughts (Proverbs 23:7:24:12).
iv. Work on any negative character. This has to do with integrity, reputation, probity, honesty, and having strong moral principles (2 Timothy 3:1-6).
v. Do away with bad habits. Habit is a fixed and regular way of doing things. Prayerfully strive to get rid of any bad habit (1 Corinthians 10:31).
vi. Avoid overconfidence (1 Corinthians 10:12). vii. Beware of deceivers and false prophets (Mark 13:5, 22-23).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
How do you feel about people with negative energy around you?
CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 18 May 2025
Watch out for vices capable of hindering you from making the rapture. Deal with them before it is too late.
EVALUATION
Mention five areas believers should be prepared and identify four areas of caution for believers.
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, let me be steadfast to the end in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 38
Mention five ways you have been preparing for the second coming of the Lord
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 38 (18 MAY 2025)
TOPIC: WATCHFULNESS
BIBLE PASSAGE:Matthew 24:38-44
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” Mark 13:33
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Watchfulness is the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity or danger. In this context, watchfulness refers to the quality of (spiritual and physical) preparation and readiness of a believer to ‘make heaven’ (Matthew 25:1-4). Not all who claim to be Christians are ready for the rapture. It is expedient that believers are prepared and take necessary cautions to avoid disappointment.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: BE PREPARED
God gives everybody equal chances to operate in the course of life (Matthew 25:1).
Only those who are well prepared will escape being rejected (Matthew 25:1-13).
There are certain things believers must be found doing to qualify us for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of these include:
i. Living righteously to maintain purity in thoughts, conversation, and actions. (Psalm 24:3-4; 1Timothy 6:5-10; 1 Corinthians 10:12-14).
ii. A daily study, meditation, and obedience to God’s word (Psalm 119:11; 1 John 2:5).
iii. A consistent prayer and fasting life (Luke 21:36; Matthew 9:14-15)
iv. Emotional stability. Do not be controlled by emotions but allow the Holy Spirit to guide you at all times (Romans 8:14; Philippians 4:6-7).
v. Saturating your mind and spirit with spiritual songs and hymns (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).
vi. Obedience to the command to preach the gospel i.e. evangelise (Mark 16:15; Daniel 12:3).
vii. The willingness to forgive, love, and live peaceably with all men (Colossians 3:12-14; Hebrews 12:14). viii. Staying humble no matter the height you attain (Matthew 18:4).
ix. Being mindful of kingdom business by investing your time, energy, and resources (1 Thessalonians 2:8; 2 Corinthians 12:15).
x. A constant fellowship with the brethren (Hebrews 10:25).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
Apart from the points mentioned above, what else can you do to be prepared for heaven?
LESSON OUTLINE 2: BE CAUTIOUS
A. The day of reckoning will come for all men (1 Peter 4:17-18).
i. Punishment awaits anvone left behind because of worldly pleasures (2 Peter 2:4-9; Revelation 13:9-10).
ii. God warned His children to take heed lest they are caught unawares.
B. Here are some cautions for believers (2 Timothy 4:1-5):
i. Watch your words (Matthew 12:36; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 4:6)
ii. Guard your actions. Action speaks louder than words. This has to do with your activities, what you do or fail to do (1 Samuel 2:3; Titus 2:7-8).
iii. Watch your thoughts (Proverbs 23:7:24:12).
iv. Work on any negative character. This has to do with integrity, reputation, probity, honesty, and having strong moral principles (2 Timothy 3:1-6).
v. Do away with bad habits. Habit is a fixed and regular way of doing things. Prayerfully strive to get rid of any bad habit (1 Corinthians 10:31).
vi. Avoid overconfidence (1 Corinthians 10:12). vii. Beware of deceivers and false prophets (Mark 13:5, 22-23).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
How do you feel about people with negative energy around you?
CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 18 May 2025
Watch out for vices capable of hindering you from making the rapture. Deal with them before it is too late.
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 38
Mention five ways you have been preparing for the second coming of the Lord
Dear Lord, I receive the grace to do good at all times 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 5:27-32
27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. 30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
MEMORY VERSE:
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” Galatians 6:10.
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Evangelism refers to the art of preaching of the Gospel. The Greek word for the gospel (euangelion) which means “gospeling” is the same root word for evangelism. Therefore, evangelism is about sharing/spreading the Gospel (message) of Jesus Christ and encouraging others to accept Him as their Saviour and Lord. It is one Great assignment that Jesus left for the disciples then and the believers now.
The sharing of the Gospel can take different forms. One of these is welfare evangelism.
TEACHER’S DIARY
LESSON AIM:
To teach the basis for welfare evangelism.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
Through this study, students are expected to:
Understand the meaning of evangelism.
Learn the rudiments of welfare evangelism.
Know the benefits of welfare evangelism.
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; do class activities and the assignment.
Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
Teach the lesson outline, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give an assignment.
TEXT REVIEW: Luke 5:27-32
According to Luke 5:27-32, after Jesus met Levi, he requested that he should follow Him. Identify five instructions you can learn from the encounter.
i. ii. … iii. … iv. … v. …
TEACHING METHOD:
The Lecture Method
TIME MANAGEMENT:
The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: WELFARE EVANGELISM EXPLAINED
A. Welfare evangelism is one of the ways of spreading the gospel to the sinners and the less privileged by providing relief materials, gifts, and everything that can enhance their well-being.
i. Welfare could mean financial, health, food, care, and other provisions rendered to those who need it.
ii. It comprises orphanage evangelism, hospital evangelism, prison evangelism, and Christian Social Responsibility.
iii. It is a simple mission with a great and lasting im-. pact on the lives of people and society at large. iv. It can be expressed in simple ways such as giving out free bottled water on a hot day, sharing packs of food with the needy on the street, etc.
B. One of the motivations behind this type of evangelism is that the Bible tells us that God’s kindness leads people to repentance (Romans 2:4).
i. One of the main reasons Jesus’ earthly ministry was so effective was because it was rooted in compassion for those who were marginalised, for-gotten, and hurting (Matthew 14:14).
ii. In Luke 5:29, Levi made a great feast after meeting with Jesus.
iii. Jesus was also at the feast and therefore was able to minister to all the people who attended the feast, most of whom were sinners. This is a form of welfare evangelism.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
How can you support the welfare department in your parish to win more souls?
LESSON OUTLINE 2: BENEFITS OF WELFARE EVANGELISM
When we show love and kindness (John 6:23-27) to people it becomes easy to bring and retain them.
1. Welfare evangelism gets to the people where they are and through it, God’s love is presented uniquely and indirectly. People are excited when they receive free services with no strings at-tached. It usually arouses curiosity as to why someone would show such kindness (Hebrews 13:16).
2. It has the potential to soften the hearts of the re-ceivers, while the platform serves as an opportu nity to present the gospel of Jesus Christ (Proverbs 18:16).
3. It is a good way to ‘water’ the ‘seeds’ previously sown (1 Corinthians 3:6; Matthew 15:32).
4. Engaging in welfare evangelism is a subtle way of fulfilling the great mandate for those who lack confidence by helping them break free from fear and timidity (Romans 12:10).
5. Through welfare evangelism, believers can show people outside the church that God cares and give them a reason to want to come inside (Acts 2:44-47).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
Are there things you can spare to grow your parish through welfare evangelism?
CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 11 May 2025
Your act of kindness to anyone can be a platform to extend the love of Christ (Hebrews 13:1).
EVALUATION:
State the benefits of welfare evangelism.
CLOSING PRAYER:
Dear Father, use me to help the less privileged in my community.
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 37
Identify five places where welfare evangelism can be carried out. (2×5=10 Marks).
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 37 (11 MAY 2025)
TOPIC: WELFARE EVANGELISM
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 5:27-32
27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. 30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
MEMORY VERSE:
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” Galatians 6:10.
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Evangelism refers to the art of preaching of the Gospel. The Greek word for the gospel (euangelion) which means “gospeling” is the same root word for evangelism. Therefore, evangelism is about sharing/spreading the Gospel (message) of Jesus Christ and encouraging others to accept Him as their Saviour and Lord. It is one Great assignment that Jesus left for the disciples then and the believers now.
The sharing of the Gospel can take different forms. One of these is welfare evangelism.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: WELFARE EVANGELISM EXPLAINED
Welfare evangelism is one of the ways of spreading the gospel to the sinners and the less privileged by providing relief materials, gifts, and everything that can enhance their well-being.
i. Welfare could mean financial, health, food, care, and other provisions rendered to those who need it.
ii. It comprises orphanage evangelism, hospital evangelism, prison evangelism, and Christian Social Responsibility.
iii. It is a simple mission with a great and lasting im-. pact on the lives of people and society at large. iv. It can be expressed in simple ways such as giving out free bottled water on a hot day, sharing packs of food with the needy on the street, etc.
One of the motivations behind this type of evangelism is that the Bible tells us that God’s kindness leads people to repentance (Romans 2:4).
i. One of the main reasons Jesus’ earthly ministry was so effective was because it was rooted in compassion for those who were marginalised, for-gotten, and hurting (Matthew 14:14).
ii. In Luke 5:29, Levi made a great feast after meeting with Jesus.
iii. Jesus was also at the feast and therefore was able to minister to all the people who attended the feast, most of whom were sinners. This is a form of welfare evangelism.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
How can you support the welfare department in your parish to win more souls?
LESSON OUTLINE 2: BENEFITS OF WELFARE EVANGELISM
When we show love and kindness (John 6:23-27) to people it becomes easy to bring and retain them.
1. Welfare evangelism gets to the people where they are and through it, God’s love is presented uniquely and indirectly. People are excited when they receive free services with no strings at-tached. It usually arouses curiosity as to why someone would show such kindness (Hebrews 13:16).
2. It has the potential to soften the hearts of the re-ceivers, while the platform serves as an opportu nity to present the gospel of Jesus Christ (Proverbs 18:16).
3. It is a good way to ‘water’ the ‘seeds’ previously sown (1 Corinthians 3:6; Matthew 15:32).
4. Engaging in welfare evangelism is a subtle way of fulfilling the great mandate for those who lack confidence by helping them break free from fear and timidity (Romans 12:10).
5. Through welfare evangelism, believers can show people outside the church that God cares and give them a reason to want to come inside (Acts 2:44-47).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
Are there things you can spare to grow your parish through welfare evangelism?
CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 11 May 2025
Your act of kindness to anyone can be a platform to extend the love of Christ (Hebrews 13:1).
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Student Manual Lesson 37
Identify five places where welfare evangelism can be carried out. (2×5=10 Marks).
Father of mercy and grace, open the doors of salvation to the nations that are resisting the gospel of Jesus.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
BIBLE READING
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; 21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
MEMORY VERSE:
“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” Matthew 28:20.
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Cross-cultural missions involve connecting with people whose culture is different from our own. Thus, we need to make efforts to remove the barrier between the gospel and the people we are ministering to, without changing the gospel message or changing who we are. The gospel should be communicated in a manner that is clearly understood in the culture and worldview of those who are intended to hear it. Today we shall look at the challenges and strategies of cross-cultural missions.
TEACHER’S DIARY
LESSON AIM:
To teach how to overcome barriers to cross-cultural missions
TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
Through this study, students are expected to:
Know some cross-cultural missions challenges.
Understand some strategies for cross-cultural missions.
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 dis-cussion; do class activities and the assignment.
Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give an assignment.
TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23.
From the scripture above, identify four things the Apostle Paul did for the gospel’s sake.
i. ii. …. iii. … iv. …
TEACHING METHOD
The Lecture Teaching Method.
TIME MANAGEMENT:
The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: CHALLENGES OF CROSS-CULTURAL MISSIONS
In 2 Corinthians 11:23-30, Apostle Paul mentions some of the challenges he faced as a cross-cultural mission-ary. They include:
i.Persecution
ii. Hunger
iii. Shipwreck
iv. Rejection
v. suffering from harsh weather conditions
vi. Infirmity, and so on (2 Corinthians 4:8-10).
Missionaries are often faced with all these challenge and even more:
i. Having to leave one’s family, friends, vocational identity, familiar environment, and, in some cases, modern conveniences to cross geographic, cultural, and/or linguistic barriers can be extremely challenging (Acts 22:2-3; Philippians 3:8).
ii. Many missionaries battle with serious health issues which affect their work in a negative way (Corinthians 12:9).
iii. Language and culture learning takes time and practice and this can be challenging as well.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
What are you willing to sacrifice for the gospel?
LESSON OUTLINE 2: STRATEGIES FOR CROSS-CULTURAL MISSIONS
A. Anyone who intends to engage in effective cross-cultural missions must:
i. Be ready to learn new ideologies, cultures, norms, values, language, etc. (1 Corinthians 9:19-22).
ii. Not stick to a single style of communication but learn how to adapt to the culture of the people you are sent to.
iii. Never shift ground on your conviction of faith, despite the respect for the foreign culture (Galatians 6:1).
iv. Develop a friendship atmosphere among the people (Proverbs 18:24).
v. Have a target of how many souls you want to reach and win for Christ within a particular period and do a periodic evaluation of the target (Daniel 12:3).
vi. Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:4; Galatians 5:16).
B. As a cross-cultural missionary:
i. Paul’s goal was to bring as many people as possible to faith in Jesus (1 Corinthians 9:22).
ii. He adapted his method and his language to the c k ture of the place where he was (Corinthians 9:20).
iii. He learned how to connect with different people so that he could be an effective witness for Christ (Philippians 3:5).
iv. In Athens, Paul spoke to the philosophers using their poetry to make his point (Acts 17:16-34).
v. When he found himself among the Jews, he spoke to them using the Jewish Scriptures and history (Acts 13:13-42), but when he was among the Gentiles, he used the language and references they understood (Ephesians 3:6-8).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
Are you willing to learn new languages for the sake of the gospel?
CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 4 May 2025
The missionary should be assured of God’s presence at all times and therefore be encouraged (Matthew 28:19-20).
EVALUATION:
Students should mention four challenges faced by cross-cultural missionaries and also state three strategies for cross-cultural missions.
CLOSING PRAYER:
Dear Lord, help us to reach the unreached in the world in Jesus’ name
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 36
Choose a different culture from your own, in your country, and write out five strategies you can adopt to reach out to the people with the gospel (2×5=10 Marks).
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 36 (4 MAY 2025)
TOPIC: CROSS CULTURAL MISSIONS (PART 2)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; 21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
MEMORY VERSE:
“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” Matthew 28:20.
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Cross-cultural missions involve connecting with people whose culture is different from our own. Thus, we need to make efforts to remove the barrier between the gospel and the people we are ministering to, without changing the gospel message or changing who we are. The gospel should be communicated in a manner that is clearly understood in the culture and worldview of those who are intended to hear it. Today we shall look at the challenges and strategies of cross-cultural missions.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: CHALLENGES OF CROSS-CULTURAL MISSIONS
In 2 Corinthians 11:23-30, Apostle Paul mentions some of the challenges he faced as a cross-cultural mission-ary. They include:
i.Persecution
ii. Hunger
iii. Shipwreck
iv. Rejection
v. suffering from harsh weather conditions
vi. Infirmity, and so on (2 Corinthians 4:8-10).
Missionaries are often faced with all these challenge and even more:
i. Having to leave one’s family, friends, vocational identity, familiar environment, and, in some cases, modern conveniences to cross geographic, cultural, and/or linguistic barriers can be extremely challenging (Acts 22:2-3; Philippians 3:8).
ii. Many missionaries battle with serious health issues which affect their work in a negative way (Corinthians 12:9).
iii. Language and culture learning takes time and practice and this can be challenging as well.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
What are you willing to sacrifice for the gospel?
LESSON OUTLINE 2: STRATEGIES FOR CROSS-CULTURAL MISSIONS
A. Anyone who intends to engage in effective cross-cultural missions must:
i. Be ready to learn new ideologies, cultures, norms, values, language, etc. (1 Corinthians 9:19-22).
ii. Not stick to a single style of communication but learn how to adapt to the culture of the people you are sent to.
iii. Never shift ground on your conviction of faith, despite the respect for the foreign culture (Galatians 6:1).
iv. Develop a friendship atmosphere among the people (Proverbs 18:24).
v. Have a target of how many souls you want to reach and win for Christ within a particular period and do a periodic evaluation of the target (Daniel 12:3).
vi. Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:4; Galatians 5:16).
B. As a cross-cultural missionary:
i. Paul’s goal was to bring as many people as possible to faith in Jesus (1 Corinthians 9:22).
ii. He adapted his method and his language to the c k ture of the place where he was (Corinthians 9:20).
iii. He learned how to connect with different people so that he could be an effective witness for Christ (Philippians 3:5).
iv. In Athens, Paul spoke to the philosophers using their poetry to make his point (Acts 17:16-34).
v. When he found himself among the Jews, he spoke to them using the Jewish Scriptures and history (Acts 13:13-42), but when he was among the Gentiles, he used the language and references they understood (Ephesians 3:6-8).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
Are you willing to learn new languages for the sake of the gospel?
CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 4 May 2025
The missionary should be assured of God’s presence at all times and therefore be encouraged (Matthew 28:19-20).
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Student Manual Lesson 36
Choose a different culture from your own, in your country, and write out five strategies you can adopt to reach out to the people with the gospel (2×5=10 Marks).
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 35 (27 APRIL 2025)
TOPIC: CROSS CULTURAL MISSIONS (PART 1)
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).
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
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 Student 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?
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Student Manual Lesson 35
Carefully look out for one or more missionaries to bless with a cash gift (No Mark).
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:
Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion; do class activities and the 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 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).
