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Today’s Lesson 50 topic: REWARDS COMPARED

Date: 10 August 2025

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TOPIC: REWARDS COMPARED

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, give me an understanding of the rewards to anticipate.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Peter 1:3-5

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Revelation 22:12.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Most of us like to be recognised for our accomplishments. We appreciate receiving “rewards” for our productive work. Sometimes, we like to reward ourselves, when we achieve a personal goal in life. However, the Bible admonishes that Christians should put more premium on heavenly rewards (Matthew 6:19-21).

Heavenly rewards are God’s compensation for our labour on earth which is to be received in Heaven. This lesson compares earthly and heavenly rewards and gives insights into how we can get heavenly rewards.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To study the comparison between earthly rewards and heavenly rewards.

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

• Understand the difference between heavenly rewards and earthly rewards
• Know how to earn heavenly rewards.

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, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Peter 1:3-5.

Apostle Peter while praising God for His many mercies hinted that God has reserved an incorruptible reward for His saints. He declares:

• Blessed be…V3.
• To an…V4.
• Who are kept…V5.

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Teaching Method

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: EARTHLY VERSUS HEAVENLY REWARDS

A. The Earthly rewards referred to here are human rewards given in recognition of diverse accomplishments.

B. They are distinct in the following ways:

• They are sometimes good motivations for hard work and success.
• They boost morale and a sense of belonging.
• They can act as catalysts for better performance. and promote healthy competition (Corinthians
  9:24).
• Naturally, they bring satisfaction and a sense of fulfilment.

C. However, earthly rewards will:

• Fade away (decay), be corrupted, and eventually lose their lustre (1 Corinthians 9:25).
• They can be a source of self-pride (Daniel 4:30).
• They are temporal (Ecclesiastes 5:15; Psalm 49:12).
• They can misdirect one’s heart to a point where one no longer sees the need for God (Luke 12:16-21).

D. Earthly rewards are not necessarily a pointer to the end of our earthly story and we may not have enough of it.

E. On the other hand, heavenly rewards are:

• Incorruptible, undefiled, and do not fade (1 Peter 1:4) i.e. they are eternal, not subject to decay and thievery (Matthew 6:20).
• They are pointers to the quality of our work here on earth and our genuine fellowship with God (Matthew 16:27; 1 Corinthians 3:8; 14-15).
• They are precious rewards to be anticipated because they carry the weight and meaning of our relationship with God (Philippians 3:13-15a).

F. We shall receive heavenly rewards after our earthly journey, and we shall be eternally satisfied. 2 Timothy 4:6-8; Revelation 22:12).

G. It must be noted that making it to Heaven attracts a reward for believers who faithfully persevere till the end (James 1:12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Students should share their experience of receiving a reward/award/trophy/medal with the class.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO EARN HEAVENLY REWARDS

As good as earthly rewards may make us feel, there is a need for us to consider how to earn heavenly rewards.

1. Motivation for all we do in the kingdom should be because of a sincere love for Christ (Colossians 3:23-24).
2. Giving and living a sacrificial life (Matthew 10:42;
   19:21-22).
3. Use of talents and spiritual gifts like singing, teaching, playing of instruments, etc. to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31) and not for self-glory or praise of men.
4. Commitment to soul-winning and other kingdom services (Hebrews 6:10, 1 Corinthians 3:8).
5. Staying steadfast in the face of persecution, trou-ble, and inconvenience (Romans 8:18. 1Corinthi-ans 15:58).
6. Not being deceitful so as not to lose our rewards (John 1:7-8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Students should mention the heavenly reward/crown they are working to receive in heaven.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 10 August 2025

Earthly rewards are good but heavenly rewards are far better. Be wise.

EVALUATION:

How can you earn heavenly rewards?

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, when my work is passed through the fire, let it abide.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 50

List five crowns you are aiming at in Heaven and give biblical reference for each (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 49 topic: THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

Date: 3 August 2025

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TOPIC: THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to finish well and partake of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 19:6-9

6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” Revelation 19:9.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Marriage, in this context, symbolises the union between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:24-27, 32). It is, however, important to note that the Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the next event after the first phase of the second coming of Christ (the rapture).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To study the concept of the marriage supper of the lamb.

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

• Re-contextualise the meaning of marriage.
• Describe the marriage supper of the lamb.
• Mention the importance of and qualification for this marriage.

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 19:6-9

John the Beloved shared his revelation of the host of heaven praising God because of the marriage of the lamb. He says:

• I heard as it were…..V6.
• Let us be….V7.
• … to her…..V8.
• … he saith…V9.

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Teaching Method

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE MARRIAGE

The concept of the marriage supper is better understood in light of the wedding customs in the time of Christ. These wedding customs had three major parts:

• The parents of the bride and the bridegroom sign a marriage contract with the payment of a dowry to the bride or her parents. This began what was called the betrothal period-what we would today call the engagement (Matthew 1:18; Luke 2:5).
• The bridegroom comes in the night to take his bride (Matthew 25:1-13)
• The marriage supper itself, which might go on for days, is illustrated by the wedding at Cana in John
  2:1-2
• The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the consummation of the union between Christ (The Bridegroom) and the Church (the Bride-without spot or wrinkle) – Ephesians 5:27, 32; Revelation 19:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14.
• The marriage will take place before the second phase of the second coming of Christ to the earth between Jesus and the redeemed or saints of all ages, who will have part in the first resurrection.
• It is believed that the marriage supper will take place in Heaven (Revelation 19:9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should discuss whether or not all professing believers in Christ will be at the marriage supper of the Lamb

LESSON OUTLINE 2: IMPORTANCE AND QUALIFICATION

Importance

• The marriage supper of the Lamb is meant to assemble the saints of all ages and present them to God, the Father (Matthew 25:32-34), who will wipe away tears from their faces (Revelation 7:17).
• It is also to take away the saints from the earth before the activities of the anti-Christ and the period of the tribulation (Isaiah 57:1).
• It will also be the period to reward faithful and diligent saints.

Qualification

Those who will qualify for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb are:

• The faithful saints of God
• Those whose garments of righteousness have not been stained (Revelation 21:27; Hebrews 12:14).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Can a believer who missed the marriage supper of the lamb still make heaven? Will such a believer get any reward in heaven?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 3 August 2025

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb, like all biblical prophecies, will be fulfilled. You cannot afford to miss it. Pray to God to keep you standing in Him and count you worthy of this great and unique event.

EVALUATION:

Identify three importance of the marriage supper of the lamb.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, please do not let me miss the marriage supper of the lamb.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 49

Contrast between the earthly human marriage and the marriage supper of the Lamb in five (5) points (2×5=10

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Today’s Lesson 48 topic: HELL

Date: 27 July 2025

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TOPIC: HELL

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to consistently live a holy and righteous life and never have a taste of hell 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 16:19-24

19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

MEMORY VERSE:

“The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” Psalm 9:17.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Hell is a reality, an awful fact to be realised. The Bible makes it clear that those who reject Christ are condemned already (John 3:18) and the wicked will end up in hell.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the reality of hell and how to avoid it.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

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

• Know that hell is real.
• Give a vivid description of hell.
• Explain how to avoid hell.

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: Luke 16:19-24

This is the story of a Rich man and Lazarus. Christ used the story to describe what will either take people to the kingdom of God or hell. The story suggests that neglecting to do good and being selfish can lead people to hell while being content is highly rewarding. It narrates that:

i. There was a certain…V19. ii. Also, there was… V20. iii. Desiring to…V21. iv. It came to…V22.

v. In hell…..23.

vi. He cried and said…v24.

TEACHING METHOD

Question and Answer Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: DESCRIPTION OF HELL

Question 1: What is hell?

Answer:

• Hell is banishment from the presence of God (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9).

It is a place of torment and punishment, a sort of prison where the wicked are punished forever (Matthew 25:46; Luke 16:23).

Question 2: Where is hell?

Answer: The Bible says it is “down” (Isaiah 14:9, 15; Proverbs 15:24).

Question 3: Who was hell prepared for?

Answer: Hell was originally prepared for the devil and the fallen angels (Matthew 25:41). Those who refuse to repent and accept the saving grace of Jesus will also end there.

Question 4: What is the size of hell?

Answer: The original size of hell is not known but scriptures confirm that it had enlarged itself (Isaiah 5:14).

Question 5: What are the other descriptions of hell?

Answer:

• It is of unquenchable thirst, of suffering and agony at its worst (Luke 16:23-24).
• Hell is a place of unquenchable fire and its worms never die (Mark 9:44).

Question 6: Will people in hell recognize themselves?

Answer:

• Those in hell will recognise other people whether in heaven or hell (Luke 16:23).
• They will even be able to pray but their prayers will never be answered (Luke 16:27).

Question 7: Is there any relationship between hell and eternity?

Answer: The Bible repeatedly says both Heaven and hell are doorways to eternity (Matthew 25:46).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should mention the set of people who will go to hell.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO AVOID HELL

Question: How can anyone avoid going to hell?

Answer:

• The first requirement is to turn from your wicked ways and accept the saving grace in Jesus (Johr 3:16).
• Have a personal relationship with Jesus (Jude 20-
  21).
• Live a holy and righteous life (Hebrews 12:14; 1
  Peter 1:15-16).
• Seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).
• Be watchful and prayerful (Matthew 26:41; Mark
  13:33)
• Guard your salvation jealously (Philippians 2:12).
• Live daily with the consciousness of the reality of heaven and hell (Hebrews 9:2Z; Matthew 25:46).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

The class should mention what those who end up in hell will experience according to the scriptures.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 27 July 2025

To avoid hell, believe and receive Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and stay with Him till the end (John 3:16; Matthew 24:13).

EVALUATION

How can you avoid hell?

CLOSING PRAYER

Father, please whatever it will take, help me to reign with You in heaven.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 48

Sheol, Gehenna, Hades, and Tartarus are the four words from the original language (Hebrew and Greek) representing hell in the King James Version. Give a reference for each of these words (21/2X4=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 47 topic: THE WOUNDED SOLDIER

Date: 26 July 2026

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TOPIC: THE WOUNDED SOLDIER

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, teach me how to respond to wounds in the discharge of my duty as Your soldier in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Corinthians 2:5-8

⁵ But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
⁶ Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.
⁷ So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
⁸ Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyselt, lest thou also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

A soldier is a person who is a member of an army. As Christians, we are soldiers of Christ called out from the darkness of the world to fight for the faith we profess in Jesus. No wonder Apostle Paul says,…endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ (2Timothy 2:3).

However, the Christian soldier may be wounded during this fight. This may be due to the enemy’s attack, sin, carelessness, backsliding, loss, betrayal, hurt, being aggrieved, backstabbing, etc. This injury must be treated and the wounded soldier restored so that the person is not completely lost.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To promote among believers, the virtues of discipline, compassion and restoration as soldiers of Christ.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

• Know that they are soldiers of Christ.
• Understand that being a soldier of Christ means they can be wounded.
• Endure discipline and develop a compassionate heart for other soldiers.
• Develop the capacity to restore those who are wounded back to the fold.

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, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: 2 Corinthians 2:5-8

A man had committed a serious sin and the apostle Paul had previously addressed it sternly and encouraged the Church to discipline the offender.

However, in this letter, Paul emphasises the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, reminding the Corinthians that the punishment inflicted on the man was sufficient and that the church should now reaffirm their love for him since he has repented. He stated that:

i. If any have caused grief, he had not grieved me, but in part that I may not overcharge you all. V5.

ii. …..vб.

iii. …… V7.

iv. ……V8.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture/Discussion Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: DISCIPLINE AND COMPASSION

The teacher should explain the two sections in this outline and allow the students to contribute to the lesson to make it interactive.

A. Discipline

i. The Christian soldier who sustains an injury due to sin, misbehaviour, carelessness, avoidable mistakes, etc. must be disciplined in love and according to God’s word so that the person may learn and serve as an example to others (1 Timothy 5:20).

ii. This discipline must have a period it will last.

iii. The offender must know why the discipline is being enforced.

iv. Correction may seem grievous to the offender but it is the son that the father loves, that he chastises (Proverbs 15:10; Hebrews 12:7-8, 11).

B. Compassion

i. If the injury was due to a loss, the Christian soldier must be shown enough compassion until fully re-established (Romans 12:15)

ii. Those who suffer from unjust treatment, backstab-bing, hurt, etc. must be attended to by those who know the truth to right the wrong if possible (Acts 6:1-3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

In light of the above points raised, is it right to suspend an accused indefinitely before an investigation is concluded? Discuss

LESSON OUTLINE 2: RESTORATION

Restoring the wounded soldier is a process which would require the following:

1. Love: Genuine love must play an active role in the restoration process. God disciplined David when he committed adultery but he did not dethrone or kill him (2 Samuel 12:12-14; Romans 12:9-10).
2. Build A Strong Support System: A good network of faithful believers must provide the necessary succour and a good landing for the wounded soldier (Galatians 6:1).
3. Never Leave The Wounded Soldier Alone: We must not allow the wounded soldier to be all alone; this may worsen the person’s state rather than heal it. (Galatians 6:2)
4. Care And Visit: Our visitation must be deliberate and purposeful. We must take time to comfort with words trom the scriptures, and use good practical examples, etc. We must also take time to pray for and with the wounded soldier (Romans 12:5; 15:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:25).
5. Never Castigate: The wounded soldier who has been disciplined or aggrieved does not need to be criticised because ‘being down does not mean being out’ (Proverbs 12:18; Matthew 7:1-2).
6. Not A Plague: We must never treat the wounded soldier as someone struck with a pandemic rather we must seek atter the wounded soldier so that the person does not go down into depression or another sin (1 Corinthians 12:25-26).
7. Do Not Trample Upon: We must consciously lift this wounded soldier up and never crush such a person through any negative attitude.
8. Open To Correction: The wounded soldier must also be open to correction and comfort of the Holy Ghost (Proverbs 12:1; 2 Samuel 12:13) to be fully restored into the told (Philemon 1:10-12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Why do fellow Christians desert and treat those undergoing discipline like plagues?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 26 July 2026

The wounded soldier must be recovered and fully restored.

EVALUATION:

What roles do discipline and compassion play in handling a wounded soldier?

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, please help me to be an obedient and compassionate soldier of Christ.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 47

Mention five (5) requirements of restoring a wounded soldier (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 46 topic: MISSIONS: NAVIGATING DIVERSITY

Date: 19 July 2026

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TOPIC: MISSIONS: NAVIGATING DIVERSITY

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to embrace others in the spread of the gospel.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

¹⁶ For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
¹⁷ For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
¹⁸ What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
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:

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

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Christian missions involve spreading the Gospel and serving humanity across cultures, nations, and faiths.

Diversity in the context of missions encompasses cultural, religious, linguistic, ethnic, and social differences. Navigating this diversity has been a complex process that requires sensitivity, adaptability, and an understanding of various worldviews.

Navigating diversity is crucial for effective mission work. Jesus’ directive to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) has fuelled missionary endeavours throughout history, from the early church in the Roman Empire to the spread of Christianity into Africa, Asia, the Americas, and beyond.

This lesson explores the complexities of diversity in Christian missions and offers practical insights for missionaries, churches, and organisations.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach how to navigate diversities for effective missions

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

• Explain the meaning of diversity.
• Understand God’s universal plan for man’s redemption.
• Mention the strategies for navigating diversities.

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 well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

The apostle Paul while narrating his experience on the mission field gave some insight into how to navigate diversities. Identify the five categories of people he encountered and how he managed the situation for the sake of the gospel:

i. Though he was free from all men he became a servant to all to gain some. V19.
ii. …..V20a.
iii. ….V20b.
iv. ……V21.
v. …..V22.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: GOD’S UNIVERSAL PLAN

A. The scope of God’s plan for the redemption and reconciliation of humanity is universal (Matthew 28:18-20).

i. God is impartial and the gospel is inclusive: it includes all men irrespective of age, race, colour, etc. (Acts 10:34-35).

ii. The disciples were commanded to go beyond cultural, geographical, and ethnic boundaries (Mark 16:15).

iii. Paul contextualised the Gospel for his Athenian audience (Acts 17:16-34).

iv. Paul adapted to different cultures to share the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:19-23).

v. It is in and through Christ, that all men are united as one (Galatians 3:28; Revelation 7:9-10).

B. The church must do inclusive evangelism.

i. The Gospel is for everyone, regardless of background or identity.

ii. Entertaining bitterness or hatred against a particular ethnic group is not godly and may hinder us from reaching such a group with the message of Christ (John 4:7: 10).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

How can you achieve inclusive ness in a community hostile to the gospel?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: STRATEGIES FOR NAVIGATING DIVERSITY

Teachers should use the following points to explain the strategies for navigating diversity for effective missions.

1. Inculturation and Contextualisation: It refers to the process of integrating Christian teachings into local cultures while respecting existing cultural values. This includes using local languages, cultural symbols, and idioms to convey the message of Christ while avoiding syncretism (combining beliets or practices). Missionaries should avoid imposing their cultural norms on others (ethnocentrism). Instead, they should seek to present the gospel in a culturally relevant way, respecting and valuing the uniqueness of each culture (1 Corinthians 9:20).

2. Respect for Diversity: Recognise the multicultural nature of contemporary societies and adopt intercultural approaches that respect cultural diversity within commu-nities. We must understand and respect diverse perspectives (Galatians 2:14).

3. Holistic Mission Approaches: Addressing social, economic, and educational needs alongside spiritual needs has become a key aspect of modern missions.

Holistic missions emphasise healthcare, education, social justice, and community development as part of the gospel message (Matthew 9:35-36).

4. Ongoing Learning: Building relationships and learning about different cultures are crucial. Training in cross-cultural communication and cultural humility can help mission-minded people to effectively share the gospel.

Therefore, continuous education on diverse cultures and faiths is crucial here (Proverbs 9:9).

5. Translation of Scriptures: The translation of the Bible into various languages has been one of the most significant aspects of missions. Bible translation not only makes Christian teachings accessible to people across cultures/ethnicities but also helps to preserve indigenous languages and cultures (Psalm 68:11).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Discuss the role of exposure and finance in navigating diversity for effective missions.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 19 July 2026

Following biblical principles and adopting practical strategies will help us to effectively navigate cultural and religious diversity while sharing the gospel of Christ with all nations.

EVALUATION:

Identify four strategies for navigating diversities

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, bless me with wisdom and resources to navigate diversity in my spread of the gospel.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 46

Mention five (5) projects that can be embarked onto achieve success in a holistic missions approach (2×5=10 Marks).

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