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Today’s Lesson 45 topic: PROPHET SAMUEL

Date: 6 July 2025

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TOPIC: PROPHET SAMUEL

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to learn from the life and ministry of Prophet Samuel in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 7:7-10

7 And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.
8 And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the Lordour God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.
9 And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the Lord: and Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel; and the Lordheard him.
10 And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the Lord thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.” 1 Samuel 3:19

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Samuel, the 13th judge of Israel was born of Levitical parents (Chronicles 6:16, 25-28; 1 Samuel 1:1). The date of his birth was around 1070 BC. His mother was Hannah, a noble and good woman, married to Elkanah.

The meaning of the Hebrew word translated Samuel is ‘God heard’ (1 Samuel 1:20). Being a Prophet and a Seer, he was the last and greatest of the Judges of Israel, who were chosen by God to rule over the people, and to save them in time of war and oppression.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To draw out lessons from the life and ministry of Prophet Samuel.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

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

• Know the background of Prophet Samuel.
• Understand the character and achievements of Prophet Samuel.
• Explain and apply the lessons from the life of Prophet Samuel.

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: 1 Samuel 7:7-10.

This passage narrates the unusual event that happened when Samuel prayed and offered burnt offerings to the Lord and He responded by demoral-ising the Philistines. It further evidenced God’s overwhelming backing for Prophet Samuel. It says that:

i. When the Philistines…. V7.

ii. The children of Israel said…. V8.

iii. Samuel took….v9.

iv. As Samuel……. V10.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Teaching Method

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: HIS CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS

A. The Character Called Samuel

• Samuel was a good and obedient man from childhood (1 Samuel 3:9-10).
• He was committed to serving God under the tutelage of Eli the Priest (1 Samuel 3:1a).
• He was available to hear from God at a time when the word and visions from the LORD became rare (1 Samuel 3:1-4).
• He was bold to declare God’s counsel to the house of Israel when they abandoned God (1Samuel 7:3).
• He preferred the theocratic system to the monarchy demanded by the Israelites and he openly displayed his displeasure to the latter (1 Samuel 8:4-6).
• He was known as an intercessor who hears from God (1 Samuel 7:8-9; Psalm 99:6-7).
• He was a man well known for his integrity (1
  Samuel 12:1-4).

B. HIS ACHIEVEMENTS

• In 1050 BC, the Lord instructed Samuel to anoint Saul as king over Israel (1 Samuel 9:15-17; 10:1).
• He defeated the Philistines and ended their forty-year oppression of Israel in 1030 BC (1 Samuel Z:13).
• Through this victory, the Israelites recovered their captured cities and had peace all the days of Samuel (1 Samuel 7:14).
• God gave him the opportunity to also anoint David as king in place of Saul (1 Samuel 15:28; 16:1, 13).
• The Lord did not let his word fail (1 Samuel 3:19).
• Prophet Samuel died in Ramah in 1011 BC and the whole nation mourned the loss of their beloved leader (1 Samuel 28:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should discuss the probable reasons God did not punish Prophet Samuel for the sins of his sons as He did Prophet Eli.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE

Here are some of the things believers can learn from the amazing life of Prophet Samuel:

i. The gift of Samuel to Hannah is a testimony to the fact that God knows the hearts of everyone and His promises never fail (1 Samuel 1:17-20).

ii. Samuel was a passionate, consistent and faithful lover of God and His righteousness (1Samuel 3:20; 8:4-6).

iii. God will always talk to His loved ones and reveal His secrets to them (1 Samuel 3:11).

iv. Faithfulness to God commands authority and great respect from people (1 Samuel 15:26-28; 16:4).

v. We must choose to obey and honour God totally above men (1 Samuel 15:24, 32-33).

vi. God helps and supports His beloved (1 Samuel 7:10).

vii. Everyone must prepare for the day of accountability and reckoning because it is certain (1 Samuel 3: 1-5; 12:3).

viii. He was referenced in Acts 3:24 and 13:20 by the Apostles as a Seer and a Prophet and numbered in the hall of fame in Hebrews 11:32

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Considering 1 Samuel 15:24-25 was Samuel completely fair in the way he handled Saul’s disobedience even though the latter acknowledged his sins and asked for pardon?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 6 July 2025

God can make use of you like Samuel if you are willing and ready to pay the price.

EVALUATION:

Mention the Characters of Prophet Samuel

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I am willing and ready for You, please use me for Your glory like You did with Samuel.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 45

From 1 Samuel 12:3, identify five questions asked by Samuel to prove his integrity before the people (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 44 topic: STILL WATERS

Date: 29 June 2025

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TOPIC: STILL WATERS

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, please help me understand what it means to stay beside the still waters in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 23: 1-6

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

MEMORY VERSE:

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” Psalm 23:2

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Sheep do not birth their lambs in a turbulent or stormy place; they keep away from others to deliver what is inside of them. Adam, while in the garden, a calm place, was able to name, categorise and file all the animals without any physical aid (computer, pen, paper, etc.) -Genesis 2:15, 19-20

The still water is a calm place where God brings you to maximise your potential. When your head is “clear” you can think, remember, and evolve. The challenge is how to achieve the calmness that will birth the greatness inside when constantly bombarded with ‘noise’ (chal-lenges, troubles, trials, etc.).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach how to achieve the calmness that will birth greatness inside us amid the storm.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

• Explain the term ‘Still waters.’
• Know how to deal with the distractions and challenges that inhibit growth and progress.
• Understand how to identify what constitutes green pastures.

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: Psalm 23:1-6.

This passage highlights David’s confidence in God’s grace to take care of him and to keep him from all evil. He declares:

1. The Lord is my…v1.
2. He maketh….v2.
3. He restoreth…v3.
4. Yea…V4.
5. Thou….V5.
6. Surely,…V6.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Question and Answer Teaching Method.

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: SILENCE THE “NOISE”

Question 1: Why do Ships sink?

Answer: Ships do not sink because they pass through waters but because the waters pass through them.

Question 2: Can you prevent the negative occurrences around you from taking over your mind and abilities?

Answer: Yes. With God on your side, you have the power to prevent the negative occurrences around you from taking over your mind and abilities.

Question 3: How can you achieve the calmness that will birth the greatness inside you?

Answer: You can achieve the calmness that will birth the greatness inside when you:

1. Silence the voice of mediocrity, bitterness, regrets, etc. and constantly assure yourself that you are made for greatness (Proverbs 23:7a; Hebrews 12:15).
2. Deal with any destructive behaviour to protect your self-esteem.
3. Avoid being so busy or cumbered, with just trying to survive, focus on accomplishing your visions and goals (Proverbs 29:18).
4. Be time-conscious and avoid going round in circles (John 9:4).
5. Stop being reactive, wake up daily with an agenda and a sense of urgency, and direction (Philippians
   4:8).
6. Close all loopholes in your marriage, family, career, etc. and work towards unity, prosperity and dominion.

Question 4: What are the things you need to take note of?

Answer:

i. Your prosperity is a reflection of your inside (3 John 2).

ii. Your vision should not be limited to your situation.

iii. Sometimes, your situation may be preparing you for where God is taking you (Genesis 45:5-8).

iv. Dare to stand out rather than fit in.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Students should share with the class their experience with distractions’ and how they dealt with them.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: FIND GREEN PASTURES

Question 1: What is a ‘Green pasture’?

Answer: A Green pasture is a place of freshness or newness (Isaiah 43:19).

Question 2: What does ‘He maketh me lie down in green pastures’ mean?

Answer: ‘He maketh me lie down in green pastures’ means God is willing to make you rest in the blessings He has given you (Ecclesiastes 2:24;1 Timothy 6:17).

Question 3: What does ‘lie down in green pasture’ mean?

Answer: To ‘lie down in green pasture’ could mean:

• Being hopeful again after a series of disappointments (Job 14:7).
• Receiving the ability and strength to love again after a hurt (1 Corinthians 13:4,2.
• To want to live again after barely escaping from depression (Job 6:11; 14:14).
• To believe that afflictions shall not rise again (Nahum 1:9).
• To try again and succeed in areas where you have once failed (Micah 7:8).
• To receive peace and let go of offenses, bitterness, and anger that have held you captive for long (John 14:27; Ephesians 4:31), etc.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Identify the ‘green pasture’ that you are afraid of and pray for boldness to lie on it.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 29 June 2025

You cannot be in a place of still waters until you let go of the things distracting you or invading your space.

EVALUATION:

How can you achieve the calmness that will birth the greatness inside you?

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, please help me to lie in the green pastures that you have made avallable to me.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 44

Write out five areas of turbulence in your life, and pray for divine leading to the still waters (No Mark).

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Today’s Lesson 43 topic: MODERATION

Date: 22 June 2025

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TOPIC: MODERATION

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to be moderate in all I do in Jesus’ name.

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Philippians 4:5-6, 11-12

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” Philippians 4:5.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Moderation is keeping our behaviour and lifestyle in check so that our actions, feelings and habits can be within reasonable bounds.

It is avoiding excesses in all we do. Moderation is a desirable virtue for a Christian. Good and legitimate desires can become a sin when they go over lawful lim-its. Living a life of moderation is demanding in today’s world. However, the Bible teaches us that excess of anything is not good (Ecclesiastes 2:10-11). It is expedient for Christians to understand how and why we should live in moderation.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach how and why believers should live in moderation.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

• Define moderation.
• Explain the reasons for moderation.
• Understand how to live in moderation.

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 dis-cussion, and do class activities and assignment.

0. 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: Philippians 4:5-6, 11-12.

The first part of this passage relates Apostle Paul’s letter of admonition on moderation to the Philippians as follows:

1. Let your moderation…V5a.
2. The Lord…v5b.
3. Be careful…V6.

In the other part, Apostle Paul showing his deep appreciation for their liberality to him in prison, established how he has learned to manage the period of surplus as well as the period of scarcity.

He explains that:

a. His contentment never really made him lack anything……V11.

b. He knew how to …..V12.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE REASONS FOR MODERATION

1. The teacher should ask the class why they need to live in moderation and use the following points to explain.
2. Moderation aligns with the biblical principle of self-control and avoidance of extremes (Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:5-6).
3. It helps other people to know where we stand (Philippians 4:5).
4. It is associated with being honoured and valued by men (Proverbs 17:28; Luke 14:8-11).
5. It brings honour to God and makes us acceptable before men.
6. Note: The only area, in which we do not need to be moderate, is our love for God. We are to love God without limits (Mark 12:30).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should mention other reasons for moderation.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO LIVE IN MODERATION

Moderation should be reflected in every area of our lives. Christians should show moderation in:

Speech (James 1:19; Proverbs 10:19).

Appearance (1Timothy 2:9-10).

Eating and drinking (Proverbs 23:20-21;25:16).

Relaxation/pleasure (1Timothy 5:6;2 Timothy 3:4- 5).

Desires (Colossians 3:5).

Cares of life (Luke 21:34).

Happiness (Matthew 14:6-10).

Money (1 Timothy 6:6-10).

Celebrations (Daniel 5:23-30).

Liberty (1 Corinthians 8:9).

Personal convictions (Romans 14:1-5).

Friendship (2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Proverbs 25:17

To keep within lawful bounds, believers should:

Make no provision for the flesh to fulfil its lust (Romans 13:14; Galatians 5:24).

Not follow the examples of the world (1 John 2:15- 16).

Walk in the Spirit and be heavenly-minded (Romans 8:6; Galatians 5:16).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

The class should discuss the consequences of living extravagantly.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 22 June 2025

To enjoy a peaceful life, be moderate in all things. Those who want to win the race to eternal life must also be temperate in all things (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

EVALUATION:

Mention the areas believers should live in moderation.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive grace to be moderate in all things.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 43

Mention five areas of your life where you must show moderation (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 42 topic: BUILDING CAPACITY

Date: 15 June 2025

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TOPIC: BUILDING CAPACITY

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, please teach me how to build my capacity in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him.

2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

MEMORY VERSE:

“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.” Jude 20.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Capacity is defined as an individual’s mental ability, physical ability, or power to produce, perform, or deploy. It simply means the maximum amount something can contain or produce.

Capacity-building is the process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources that organizations and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world. It can also be personal development, which means to up-skill and improve oneself. It denotes a conscious and deliberate improvement of one’s ac-tions. The Bible admonishes us to grow our capacity spiritually (1 Peter 22) mentally (Hebrews 5:13-14) and in all spheres of life.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the concept of capacity building

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

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

Define Capacity building.

Understand the two main types of capacity building.

Give biblical examples of people who built their capacities.

Explain some areas of capacity building.

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: 1 Samuel 22:1-2.

David after developing and establishing himself as a great man of valour and warrior, escaped from the pursuit of Saul the king who had sworn to kill. When he came to the cave-Adullam, his capacity and success records drew men who were at their ‘lowest’ (and needed to be reshaped and sharpened) unto him …V1a.

This Passage records that:

i. When his brethren …..V1b.

ii. The men that came to him included those in …V2a.

iii. David became ………..V2b.

iv. There were …V2c.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL EXAMPLES

There are so many instances in the Bible of people who built their capacity and achieved great success or influence in life. Here are some of them and what they did:

i. David: He built his capacity from being the little shepherd boy in the desert to a giant slayer and also built great warriors (1 Samuel 17:49;2 Samuel 23:8-12).

ii. Jephthah: He had a very discouraging beginning being an outcast. He developed himself to become a warrior and the ruler of his people (Judges 11:1-11).

iii. Stephen: He distinguished himself from every other qualified individual in his days to serve in a leadership capacity (Acts 6:1-8).

iv. Deborah: In her days, she became a mother in Israel, a prophetess, a judge, and went with Barak to war (Judges 4:4, 8-9).

v. Peter: He was initially timid but he became bold and was the leader of the Apostles (Acts 4:13).

Also, he moved from being a fisherman to a fisher of men (Luke 5:1-11).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should discuss contemporary people known to have also built their capacity in different areas of human endeavour.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: SOME AREAS TO BUILD CAPACITY

Broadly speaking, we are to build capacity in every aspect of human life because it helps us to be the very best we can be. Specifically, we are to build capacity in these under-listed areas:

Knowledge-Base: Knowledge is a vital key to success in any field. Learning is a productive way to build capacity in your field. Study the word of God (2 Timothy 2:15) and learn from people who have developed capacity. Start by reading one book concerning your desired destination every month.

Mind: The mind is popularly known as the nation of images. You can only go as far as your mind can see (Numbers 13:30-33). Invest in capacity development with your time, money, and other re-sources. You can use the internet to your advantage.

Character: Your attitude is a very potent weapon that can disarm the enemy, and at the same time, your character can be the weapon formed against you (Proverbs 11:3). Be teachable to build capac-ity. No man is an Island (James 1:19).

Time Management: Time is a fragment of destiny, which must be handled with all seriousness, and all productivity. Learn how to utilize time productively for your advancement in career and ministry (Ecclesiastes 3:1: 8:5b).

Finance: The mandate to reach the world has been given to all believers; you need to be intentional about wealth creation. You may never accomplish much if you neglect the potency of financial capacity (Zechariah 1:17).

Prayers: Your prayer capacity must be built. The power of prayer is in its consistency (Luke 18:1).
Be regular in your prayers, because the more unswerving you are, the more capacity you receive to pray. Be deliberate with your prayer life and fast at least once a week (Mark 9:29).

Gift: Every man has a deposit of God’s grace whi must be increased (Matthew 25:14-27). Joseph started by dreaming then to interpreting dreams and then implementing the interpretation.

Association: Surround yourself with like minds and people who have an interest in your growth (Proverbs 13:20; 20:18). Map out an action plan and create an accountability system.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Are there other areas that believers need to build their capacity? Discuss.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 15 June 2025

Capacity development brings you out of your comfort zone and stretches you. It however prepares you for opportunities and leads to promotion. Pursue capacity development (Proverbs 14:4).

EVALUATION:

Identify areas to build capacity.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, please help me to build my capacity for success and greatness in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 42

From Acts 6:1-8, Identify five things that qualified Stephen to be ordained as one of the Deacons (2X5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 41 topic: “YESTERDAY”

Date: 8 June 2025

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TOPIC: “YESTERDAY”

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, please teach me how to handle my past in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Numbers 11:4-7

4 And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?
5 We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:
6 But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.
7 And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” Philippians 3:13

LESSON INTRODUCTION

After the children of Israel left Egypt, it is unfortunate that “Egypt” did not leave them. Despite the miracles of deliverance and divine provisions, they still longed for the cucumbers and garlic they ate as slaves because “yesterday” was vivid in their memories. The same thing applies to some of us who refuse to let go of our past! In this lesson, we shall learn how to overcome the urge to cling to the past, embrace today, and look on the bright side of tomorrow?

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach how to handle ‘the past’ and embrace the future

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

• Learn how to overcome the urge to cling to the past.
• Understand how to embrace the reality of todav.
• Know how to navigate through life to achieve better future.

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: Numbers 11:4-7

The narration in this passage shows how the Children of Israel though free from slavery were still holding on to their past life in the land of slavery.

It further tells how they wept and murmured about the variety of food they ate in Egypt which were missing in the wilderness. It states that:

The mixed multitude lusted and the children ……. V4.

We remember the ………….. V5.

The Children of Israel also expressed their dissatisfaction about the Manna God gave them as a temporary solution for food, saying:

But now our ……….. V6.

The manna was a ……..V7.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Discussion Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: PAST IS PAST

The teacher should ask the class to discuss ways of dealing with past events or occurrences to prevent them from affecting the present or future.

The teacher should use the points below as a guide for the discussion on some of the ways to deal with past events:

• Be intentional to let go of the ugly past because some bad memories always want to fill our thoughts (Philippians 4:8). Also, do not bask perpetually in the euphoria of the past.
• Learn from the mistakes of the past to avoid repetition of the same (John 8:10-11).
• Forgive yourself and others for whatever happened in the past (Genesis 50:15-21). Remove the “veil of offense” and never allow it to degenerate into an obstacle (Ephesians 4:31; Hebrews 12:15).
• Accelerate your forward movement by thinking and taking the next step into a brighter tomorrow (2 Samuel 12:18-23).
• Forget yesterday because it is gone. Stop holding on to the past or reterring to it incessantly as it you can bring back the hand of the clock (Philippians 3:13).
• Free your mind because a negative past enslaves (Galatians 5:1; Genesis 33:1-3, 8).
• Cry to God to take any unwanted memory away. Remember that vengeance is of the Lord: leave the matter to Him (Romans 12:19).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should share their experience on the consequence of holding on to the past and how they achieved freedom.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

The teacher should ask the class what they need to c to achieve a bright future.

The teacher should use the following point as a guide for the discussion on things to note to achieve a bright future:

• Believers must walk with the assurance that tomorrow will be better (Job 14:7-9).
• Hope is a prerequisite needed to forget the past and look forward to the future (Job 11:18: 14:14 Romans 5:5)
• Having a focus will sustain a believer to keep moving (Philippians 3:13-14).
• Give yourself to the study of God’s word (Psalm 119:15-16)
• Know that God is your help (Psalm 46:1-5); this gives uncommon happiness and joy (Psalm 146:5).
• Carve the future by channelling all your energy to positive endeavours to fulfil your purpose in life (Judges 11:1-5).
• No matter what, win your future (Proverbs 23:18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

The class should share their experience on things they did differently from their past to achieve or arrive at a better today.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 8 June 2025

Remembering the irreparable past generates sorrow, but focusing on a better future brings excitement.

EVALUATION:

Mention five ways of dealing with past occurrences.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, give me the strength to let go of the past and pursue the glorious future ahead in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 41

Identify five things you have to do to let go of your past. (2×5=10 Marks).

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