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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 28: 15 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 28: 15 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Student manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 28 topic: LOVERS OF PLEASURES

    Date: 15 March 2026

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    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 28

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 28 (15 March 2026)

    TOPIC: LOVERS OF PLEASURES

    BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Peter 2:13-14

    13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
    14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.” 2 Timothy 3:4.

    INTRODUCTION

    Lovers of pleasures are those who have invariably turned sensual pleasures, sensual gratifications, etc. to their god and therefore love and serve them instead of God. These people live for pleasure without restraints and are inordinately concerned with their interests above others.

    Paul, in 2 Timothy 3:1-4 states, lovers of pleasures as a sign of the last days. He used the Greek word “philodonos” meaning “lovers of pleasures” to emphasise that society will become engrossed and obsessed with the pursuit of their comfort, happiness and pleasure. We shall examine the dangers of sensual pleasures and remind ourselves of how to bring pleasure to God.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: DANGERS OF SENSUAL PLEASURES

    Sensual pleasure is a carnal or worldly pleasure that naturally extinguishes all love and sense of God (2 Timothy 3:4-5). These fleshly lusts portend a lot of threats to its practitioners and those around them.

    Some dangers are:

    i. The word of God has no root in them because of the cares of this world and love for the pleasures of life (Luke 8:14).

    ii. They are careless in the way they live (Isaiah 47:8). This incessant love for pleasures often results in poverty (Proverbs 21:12).

    iii. They are sold out to lustful desires (Titus 3:3). 

    iv. A blind eye is turned to God’s judgement (Romans 1:32).

    v. These people will be judged because they take pleasure in sin (2 Thessalonians 2:12; 1 John 5:17a). 

    vi. It is rather unfortunate that these people are dead while they live (Romans 8:6; 1 Timothy 5:6).

    vii. The reward of unrighteousness awaits them (2 Peter 2:13).

    Furthermore, those who take pleasure in fleshly lusts are not subject to God’s law (Romans 8:7):

    i. Their growth is stunted as they refuse to leave the baby stage and still exhibit other carnal traits like strife, envy, etc. (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).

    ii They are self-gratifiers (Philippians 2:21) who run after mundane and earthly things and their god is their belly (Philippians 3:18-19; Numbers 11:4).

    iii. When every man is eager only for what he can get, and anxious to keep what he has, it makes men dangerous to one another.

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Share an experience you know or have heard about any danger of sensual pleasures.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: CREATED FOR GOD’S PLEASURE

    Revelation 4:11 discloses that we were created for God’s pleasure and we are to give Him glory and honour all the time.

    i. One of the ways to give God glory is to acknowledge Him in all that we do (Proverbs 3:6; Jeremiah 9:23-24); when this is done in complete obedience, it is accompanied by prosperity (Job 36:11).

    ii. We honour God when we surrender totally to Him (Psalm 37:5; 55:22).

    We also give pleasure to God when we do the following:

    i. Live uprightly (1 Chronicles 29:17).

    ii. Stay away from anything that defiles (Ezra 10:11). 

    iii. Trust Him (Psalm 36:7-8).

    iv. Do His will (Psalm 103:21).

    v. Seek to know Him for His greatness (Psalm 111:2). 

    vi. Fear Him and hope in His mercy (Psalm 147:10-11).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    How do you bring pleasure to God?

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 15 March 2026

    Love God and serve Him passionately; carnal pleasure is enmity against God. Love not the world!

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 28

    Identify five (5) things people are obsessed with in an attempt to live comfortably (2×5=10 Marks)

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  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 28: 15 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 28: 15 March 2026

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

    Today’s Lesson 28 topic: LOVERS OF PLEASURES

    Date: 15 March 2026

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    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 28

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 28 (15 March 2026)

    TOPIC: LOVERS OF PLEASURES

    OPENING PRAYER:
    Lord, teach me how to please and love You in Jesus’ name.

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

    BIBLE READING

    BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Peter 2:13-14

    13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
    14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.” 2 Timothy 3:4.

    INTRODUCTION

    Lovers of pleasures are those who have invariably turned sensual pleasures, sensual gratifications, etc. to their god and therefore love and serve them instead of God. These people live for pleasure without restraints and are inordinately concerned with their interests above others.

    Paul, in 2 Timothy 3:1-4 states, lovers of pleasures as a sign of the last days. He used the Greek word “philodonos” meaning “lovers of pleasures” to emphasise that society will become engrossed and obsessed with the pursuit of their comfort, happiness and pleasure. We shall examine the dangers of sensual pleasures and remind ourselves of how to bring pleasure to God.

    TEACHER’S DIARY

    LESSON AIM:

    To examine the dangers of sensual pleasures and to remind believers of how to bring pleasure to God.

    TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

    Through this lesson, students should be able to:

    • Define lovers of pleasures and the characteristics associated with them.
    • Highlight the dangers and negative consequences of indulging in sensual pleasures.
    • Explain the importance of being created for God’s pleasure and how to live a life that pleases Him.
    • Emphasise the need to love and serve God passionately rather than pursuing carnal pleasures.

    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 assignments.
    • Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
    • Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

    TEXT REVIEW: 2 Peter 2:13-14

    The above verses describe the behaviour and fate of those who indulge in unrighteousness and sensual pleasures. The passage highlights the consequences of living for pleasures rather than for God.

    i. And shall receive……………… V13.
    ii. Having eyes full of adultery… ……V14.

    TEACHING METHOD:

    The Lecture Method.

    TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: DANGERS OF SENSUAL PLEASURES

    1. Sensual pleasure is a carnal or worldly pleasure that naturally extinguishes all love and sense of God (2 Timothy 3:4-5). These fleshly lusts portend a lot of threats to its practitioners and those around them.

    2. Some dangers are:

    i. The word of God has no root in them because of the cares of this world and love for the pleasures of life (Luke 8:14).

    ii. They are careless in the way they live (Isaiah 47:8). This incessant love for pleasures often results in poverty (Proverbs 21:12).

    iii. They are sold out to lustful desires (Titus 3:3). 

    iv. A blind eye is turned to God’s judgement (Romans 1:32).

    v. These people will be judged because they take pleasure in sin (2 Thessalonians 2:12; 1 John 5:17a). 

    vi. It is rather unfortunate that these people are dead while they live (Romans 8:6; 1 Timothy 5:6). vii. The reward of unrighteousness awaits them (2 Peter 2:13).

    3. Furthermore, those who take pleasure in fleshly lusts are not subject to God’s law (Romans 8:7):

    i. Their growth is stunted as they refuse to leave the baby stage and still exhibit other carnal traits like strife, envy, etc. (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).

    ii They are self-gratifiers (Philippians 2:21) who run after mundane and earthly things and their god is their belly (Philippians 3:18-19; Numbers 11:4).

    iii. When every man is eager only for what he can get, and anxious to keep what he has, it makes men dangerous to one another.

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Share an experience you know or have heard about any danger of sensual pleasures.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: CREATED FOR GOD’S PLEASURE

    1. Revelation 4:11 discloses that we were created for God’s pleasure and we are to give Him glory and honour all the time.

    i. One of the ways to give God glory is to acknowledge Him in all that we do (Proverbs 3:6; Jeremiah 9:23-24); when this is done in complete obedience, it is accompanied by prosperity (Job 36:11).

    ii. We honour God when we surrender totally to Him (Psalm 37:5; 55:22).

    2. We also give pleasure to God when we do the following:

    i. Live uprightly (1 Chronicles 29:17).

    ii. Stay away from anything that defiles (Ezra 10:11). 

    iii. Trust Him (Psalm 36:7-8).

    iv. Do His will (Psalm 103:21).

    v. Seek to know Him for His greatness (Psalm 111:2). 

    vi. Fear Him and hope in His mercy (Psalm 147:10-11).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    How do you bring pleasure to God?

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 15 March 2026

    Love God and serve Him passionately; carnal pleasure is enmity against God. Love not the world!

    EVALUATION:
    Mention three ways to give God pleasure.

    CLOSING PRAYER:
    Lord, let my life be pleasing unto You.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 28

    Identify five (5) things people are obsessed with in an attempt to live comfortably (2×5=10 Marks)

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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 27: 8 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 27: 8 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Student manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 27 topic: GET RICH QUICK SYNDROME

    Date: 8 March 2026

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    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 27

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 27 (8 March 2026)

    TOPIC: GET RICH QUICK SYNDROME

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Jeremiah 17:7-11

    7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
    8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
    9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

    10 I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
    11 As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall in-crease.” Proverbs 13:11.

    INTRODUCTION

    Wealth and living a comfortable life are part of God’s plan for humanity. He created everything – whether as finished products or raw materials – needed for an enjoyable and fulfilled life (Genesis 1:20-22, 24-25; 2:8-9, 16).

    The abundance of resources is evident (Ecclesiastes 5:9), yet the lack of patience has driven many, especially youths, to adopt the harmful “get-rich-quick syndrome” to meet their needs. This lesson aims to explore this concept and provide guidance on resisting the temptation to pursue wealth hastily and unethically.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE SYNDROME

    A. The get-rich-quick syndrome:

    i. Refers to an intense and irrational desire to accumulate wealth rapidly, often without considering the conse-quences.

    ii. This overwhelming urge to achieve financial success overnight can drive individuals to engage in unlawful activities such as gambling, Ponzi schemes, cybercrime, armed robbery, selling of body parts, kidnapping, prostitution, drug dealing, advance-fee scam/fraud, etc. (Proverbs 21:6-8).

    B. The get-rich-quick syndrome can result in serious negative consequences such as:

    i. A rise in crimes like murder, kidnapping, and robbery.
    ii. Deterioration in educational standards.
    iii. The erosion of traditional values like honesty, hard work, and fairness.
    iv. The rapid loss of such wealth (Proverbs 23:4-5).
    v. Lack of genuine satisfaction often leads to sudden death (Proverbs 1:18-19).

    C. Red flags to watch out for to avoid get-rich-quick scams include:

    i. Enticing offers promising large amounts of quick profit without risk.
    ii. A stranger who claims to be connected through mutual acquaintances and proposes a business opportunity.
    iii. Being asked to use one’s account for transfers, withdrawals, or other financial transactions (Proverbs 1:10).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Give additional grave consequences of get-rich-quick schemes/syndromes.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: RESIST THE URGE

    A. As an individual, you can overcome the urge for quick wealth syndrome by:

    i. Trusting God to empower and teach you to make wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18; Isaiah 48:1Z).

    ii. Assessing your current situation and developing actionable improvement plans (Luke 15:17-19).

    iii. Staying diligent and dedicated to your goals (Proverbs 22:29).

    iv. Seeking wisdom, practising patience, cultivating contentment, and upholding integrity as you work towards success (Ecclesiastes 7:12; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:6)

    B. Society can play a vital role in combating this syndrome by:

    i. Educating individuals on its channels of exposure such as social media, newspapers, infomercials, and periodicals.

    ii. Focusing on promoting value-based orientation, emphasising that the means matter as much as the ends.

    iii. Shifting the spotlight from wealth to integrity by ceasing to glorify individuals with questionable characters flaunting wealth (Psalm 73:3; Proverbs 13:11).

    iv. Additionally, creating job opportunities, empowering youths through skill acquisition, and supporting entrepreneurship are crucial steps in addressing this issue.

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Give other measures the society can put in place to combat this syndrome.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 8 March 2026

    The get-rich-quick syndrome is a plan to make a lot of money in a short time, often with little effort and not minding the risk, beware (1 Timothy 6:10)

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 27

    Write five (5) scriptures that caution you from “get rich quick syndrome” and a sentence summary of each of them (2×5=10 Marks).

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  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 27: 8 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 27: 8 March 2026

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

    Today’s Lesson 27 topic: GET RICH QUICK SYNDROME

    Date: 8 March 2026

    Read:

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 27

    Note: Check RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN LYRICS

    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 27 (8 March 2026)

    TOPIC: GET RICH QUICK SYNDROME

    OPENING PRAYER:
    Almighty God, help me to follow the right path to get wealth in the name of Jesus.

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

    BIBLE READING

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Jeremiah 17:7-11

    7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
    8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
    9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

    10 I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
    11 As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall in-crease.” Proverbs 13:11.

    INTRODUCTION

    Wealth and living a comfortable life are part of God’s plan for humanity. He created everything – whether as finished products or raw materials – needed for an enjoyable and fulfilled life (Genesis 1:20-22, 24-25; 2:8-9, 16).

    The abundance of resources is evident (Ecclesiastes 5:9), yet the lack of patience has driven many, especially youths, to adopt the harmful “get-rich-quick syndrome” to meet their needs. This lesson aims to explore this concept and provide guidance on resisting the temptation to pursue wealth hastily and unethically.

    TEACHER’S DIARY

    LESSON AIM:

    To explore the concept of the “get-rich-quick syndrome” and provide guidance on resisting the temptation to pursue wealth hastily and illegally.

    TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

    Through this lesson, students should be able to:

    • Define the get-rich-quick syndrome and its characteristics.
    • Highlight the negative consequences associated with the get-rich-quick syndrome.
    • Identity red flags to get-rich-quick scams.
    • Understand strategies for individuals to overcome the urge for quick wealth.

    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 assignments.
    • Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
    • Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

    TEXT REVIEW: Jeremiah 17:7-11

    This passage provides a contrast between those who trust in human strength and those who trust in God. It highlights the futility of relying on deceitful means to achieve success and emphasises the importance of trusting God for provision. These contrasts are:

    A. Trust in God:

    i. Blessed is the man that trusts in the Lord, …..V7.
    ii. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters…… V8.

    B. Trust in Man:

    i. The heart is deceitful above all things …… V9.
    ii. God searches the heart to…V10.

    C. The end of the unjust and his wealth: Like a partridge sits on the egg and does not hatch, so it is for him that unjustly gets wealth, he shall leave it amid his days.

    In the end, it will prove how foolish they have been. V11.

    TEACHING METHOD:

    The Lecture Method.

    TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE SYNDROME

    A. The get-rich-quick syndrome:

    i. Refers to an intense and irrational desire to accumulate wealth rapidly, often without considering the conse-quences.

    ii. This overwhelming urge to achieve financial success overnight can drive individuals to engage in unlawful activities such as gambling, Ponzi schemes, cybercrime, armed robbery, selling of body parts, kidnapping, prostitution, drug dealing, advance-fee scam/fraud, etc. (Proverbs 21:6-8).

    B. The get-rich-quick syndrome can result in serious negative consequences such as:

    i. A rise in crimes like murder, kidnapping, and robbery.
    ii. Deterioration in educational standards.
    iii. The erosion of traditional values like honesty, hard work, and fairness.
    iv. The rapid loss of such wealth (Proverbs 23:4-5).
    v. Lack of genuine satisfaction often leads to sudden death (Proverbs 1:18-19).

    C. Red flags to watch out for to avoid get-rich-quick scams include:

    i. Enticing offers promising large amounts of quick profit without risk.
    ii. A stranger who claims to be connected through mutual acquaintances and proposes a business opportunity.
    iii. Being asked to use one’s account for transfers, withdrawals, or other financial transactions (Proverbs 1:10).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Give additional grave consequences of get-rich-quick schemes/syndromes.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: RESIST THE URGE

    A. As an individual, you can overcome the urge for quick wealth syndrome by:

    i. Trusting God to empower and teach you to make wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18; Isaiah 48:1Z).

    ii. Assessing your current situation and developing actionable improvement plans (Luke 15:17-19).

    iii. Staying diligent and dedicated to your goals (Proverbs 22:29).

    iv. Seeking wisdom, practising patience, cultivating contentment, and upholding integrity as you work towards success (Ecclesiastes 7:12; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:6)

    B. Society can play a vital role in combating this syndrome by:

    i. Educating individuals on its channels of exposure such as social media, newspapers, infomercials, and periodicals.

    ii. Focusing on promoting value-based orientation, emphasising that the means matter as much as the ends.

    iii. Shifting the spotlight from wealth to integrity by ceasing to glorify individuals with questionable characters flaunting wealth (Psalm 73:3; Proverbs 13:11).

    iv. Additionally, creating job opportunities, empowering youths through skill acquisition, and supporting entrepreneurship are crucial steps in addressing this issue.

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Give other measures the society can put in place to combat this syndrome.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 8 March 2026

    The get-rich-quick syndrome is a plan to make a lot of money in a short time, often with little effort and not minding the risk, beware (1 Timothy 6:10)

    EVALUATION:
    Mention three ways to resist the urge to get rich quick syndrome.

    CLOSING PRAYER:
    Father, I receive the power to get lasting wealth in Jesus’ mighty name.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 27

    Write five (5) scriptures that caution you from “get rich quick syndrome” and a sentence summary of each of them (2×5=10 Marks).

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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 26: 1 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 26: 1 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Student manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 26 topic: INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

    Date: 1 March 2026

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    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 26: 1 March 2026

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 26 (1 MARCH 2026)

    TOPIC: INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

    SECTION 1

    2ND 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

    2ND QUARTER ATTENDANCE IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS ACTIVITIES

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.

    TIME ALLOWED: 50 MINUTES.

    Teachers Should Check The Student’s Attendance And Participation In Sunday School Class Register (R1) And Count How Many Times The Students Attended The Sunday School.

    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. 4 Marks X Number Of Times Present Plus 2 Marks. e.g. (4 X 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.

    Teachers Should Check Student’s Manual And The Student’s Score. 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 SESSION

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: ZERO MARK.

    TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

    i. Teachers And Students Should Discuss How To Move The Sunday School Forward In The New Quarter.

    ii. They Should Discuss Challenges And Set New Goals.

    iii. They Should Pray For Success Of The Sunday School And All Officials In The New Quarter.

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  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 26: 1 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 26: 1 March 2026

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

    Today’s Lesson 26 topic: INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

    Date: 1 March 2026

    Read:

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 26: 1 March 2026

    Note: Check RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN LYRICS

    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 26 (1 MARCH 2026)

    TOPIC: INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

    SECTION 1

    2ND 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

    2ND QUARTER ATTENDANCE IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS ACTIVITIES

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.

    TIME ALLOWED: 50 MINUTES.

    Teachers Should Check The Student’s Attendance And Participation In Sunday School Class Register (R1) And Count How Many Times The Students Attended The Sunday School.

    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. 4 Marks X Number Of Times Present Plus 2 Marks. e.g. (4 X 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.

    Teachers Should Check Student’s Manual And The Student’s Score. 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 SESSION

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: ZERO MARK.

    TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

    i. Teachers And Students Should Discuss How To Move The Sunday School Forward In The New Quarter.

    ii. They Should Discuss Challenges And Set New Goals.

    iii. They Should Pray For Success Of The Sunday School And All Officials In The New Quarter.

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  • Open Heavens HYMN 64: WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED

    Open Heavens HYMN 64: WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED

    This is hymn 64 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

    HYMN 64: WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED

    1 When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed
    When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
    Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
    And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

    Chorus:

    Count your blessings, name them one by one;
    Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
    Count your blessings, name them one by one;
    Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.

    2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
    Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
    Count your many blessings, ev’ry doubt will fly,
    And you will be singing as the days go by.

    3 When you look at others with their lands and gold,
    Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
    Count your many blessings, money cannot buy
    Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

    4 So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,
    Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
    Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
    Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

    Open Heavens HYMN

    WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED HYMN COMMENTARY

    Beloved in Christ, this beloved and practical hymn, “Count Your Blessings,” offers a God-given strategy for spiritual and emotional renewal. It addresses us not in times of ease, but in the midst of life’s storms—when we are “tempest tossed,” discouraged, and burdened. It prescribes a simple, yet profoundly powerful, act of will: the conscious, deliberate practice of gratitude. This hymn is a call to shift our focus from our problems to God’s provisions, transforming our perspective and renewing our joy.

    Why Sing This Hymn

    We sing this hymn to combat discouragement, anxiety, and envy by actively rehearsing the goodness of God. It is a hymn of spiritual discipline, teaching us that thankfulness is not a passive feeling but an active choice that changes our hearts and minds. It redirects our gaze from what we lack to what we have been given by grace.

    1. It is a Hymn for the Storm-Tossed Soul (Verse 1)
    The hymn begins where we often find ourselves: in the turbulent waves of life’s troubles, feeling that “all is lost.” In that moment of despair, the instruction is counter-intuitive: don’t first catalogue your problems; catalogue your blessings. The command is specific: “name them one by one.” This intentional, itemized recollection forces the mind away from the overwhelming storm and onto the concrete evidences of God’s faithfulness. The promised result is a holy surprise: “And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.” We are often blind to our blessings until we deliberately look for them.

    2. It is a Hymn for the Burdened Heart (Verse 2)
    This verse speaks to the weary weight of daily cares and the specific “cross” of difficulty we are called to bear. The prescription is the same: count your blessings. The promise is immediate and powerful: “every doubt will fly.” The act of thanksgiving displaces the spirit of fear and uncertainty. The natural outcome is a change in our very disposition: “And you will be singing as the days go by.” Gratitude turns our lament into a song. It is impossible to truly count blessings and remain in a state of despair.

    3. It is a Hymn for the Envious Eye (Verse 3)
    The temptation to compare—to look at “others with their lands and gold”—is a potent source of discontent. The hymn redirects our comparison. We are to compare our situation not with others, but with God’s promises. We have “His wealth untold”—spiritual riches in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) and an eternal inheritance. The blessings we count include realities “money cannot buy”: our coming heavenly “reward” and our eternal “home on high.” Earthly envy melts away in the light of eternal possessions.

    4. It is a Hymn for the Weary Warrior (Verse 4)
    The final verse provides the sustaining truth for all of life’s conflicts, “whether great or small.” The foundation is God’s sovereignty: “Do not be discouraged, God is over all.” Upon that foundation, we are again told to practice gratitude. This discipline invites heavenly aid: “angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.” The act of thankful faith activates God’s provision of comfort and guidance, ministered by His unseen servants, all the way home.

    The Chorus: The Practical Refrain
    The chorus is the actionable core of the hymn. The repeated command to “Count your blessings, name them one by one” is the spiritual exercise. The command to “see what God hath done” is the shift in focus from our own efforts or failures to God’s faithful activity. It is a call to open our eyes.

    A Word for Your Spirit Today

    Are you tempest-tossed, burdened, or looking at others with a discontented heart? The Lord, through this hymn, offers you a way out.

    Stop right now. Put down the heavy list of worries. Take up a pen and paper, or simply still your heart before God, and begin to obey: Count your blessings. Name them one by one.

    Start with the breath in your lungs, the salvation of your soul, the forgiveness of your sins, the love of a friend, the provision of a meal. Let the list grow. As you do, you will find your doubts fleeing, your song returning, and your perspective lifting to see the God who is over all, faithfully providing for your journey to its glorious end.

    Begin your count today. It will surprise you.

    In the name of Jesus, the source of every blessing, Amen.

  • Open Heavens HYMN 63: O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING

    Open Heavens HYMN 63: O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING

    This is hymn 63 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

    HYMN 63: O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING

    1. O for a thousand tongues to sing
    My great Redeemer’s praise,
    The glories of my God and King,
    The triumphs of his grace!

    2. My gracious Master and my God,
    Assist me to proclaim,
    To spread thro’ all the earth abroad
    The honours of your name.

    3. Jesus! the name that charms ourfears,
    that bids our sorrows cease,
    ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears,
    “Tis life and health and peace.

    4. He breaks the power of cancelled sin,
    He sets the prisoner free;
    His blood can make the foulest clean;
    His blood availed for me.

    5. Hear Him, ye dear, His praise, ye dumb,
    Your loosened tongues employ
    Ye blind behold your Saviour come;
    And leap, ye lame, for joy.

    Open Heavens HYMN

    O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING HYMN COMMENTARY

    Beloved in Christ, this magnificent hymn, born from a heart transformed by God’s grace, begins with a confession of insufficiency. “O For a Thousand Tongues” is an outburst of holy frustration—the frustration of a soul so overwhelmed by the majesty of Christ’s redemption that one human tongue feels utterly inadequate to express it. It is a hymn that marries deep personal gratitude with a global missionary vision, all centered on the powerful name and finished work of Jesus.

    Why Sing This Hymn

    We sing this hymn to express the boundless nature of Christ’s worth, to pray for empowerment to proclaim Him to the world, and to celebrate the specific, powerful effects of His grace in our lives. It is a hymn of personal testimony that demands to be shared, moving from private wonder to public proclamation.

    1. It is a Hymn of Exuberant Insufficiency (Verse 1)
    The opening line is not hyperbole, but heartfelt longing. The singer feels the poverty of a single tongue to capture the “glories” of God and the “triumphs of his grace.” The desire for “a thousand tongues” is a poetic way of saying that all creation should join the chorus (Psalm 96:1). Our praise is always a response to His prior action—the triumphs are His, the grace is His. We sing because He has first sung the song of redemption over us.

    2. It is a Hymn of Dependent Proclamation (Verse 2)
    This longing naturally turns into prayer. We do not merely wish for more tongues; we ask our “gracious Master and… God” to “assist me to proclaim.” We recognize that even our proclamation is empowered by His grace. The goal is not private enjoyment but global declaration: “To spread thro’ all the earth abroad the honours of your name.” True adoration always has an evangelistic impulse. We cannot truly honor His name without desiring all nations to know it.

    3. It is a Hymn of the All-Sufficient Name (Verse 3)
    The hymn narrows its focus to the core: the name of “Jesus!” This name is presented as the solution to humanity’s deepest needs:

    • For the fearful: It “charms our fears.”
    • For the sorrowful: It “bids our sorrows cease.”
    • For the sinner: It is “music,” offering hope instead of condemnation.
    • For the broken: It is “life and health and peace.”
      The name is a comprehensive remedy, proving its worth not in theory, but in its transformative power in the human soul.

    4. It is a Hymn of Emancipating Power (Verse 4)
    Here is the theological heart of the hymn. Grace does not just forgive; it liberates. “He breaks the power of cancelled sin.” At the cross, sin’s penalty was cancelled. In our daily lives, its power is broken by the risen Christ. He “sets the prisoner free.” The verse then proclaims the limitless scope of the blood: it “can make the foulest clean.” No one is beyond its reach. The testimony becomes personal and triumphant: “His blood availed for me.” What is true for all is claimed for one.

    5. It is a Hymn of Universal Invitation (Verse 5)
    The final verse is a call to all creation to experience this grace. It is directed to the “deaf” to hear, the “dumb” to sing, the “blind” to see, and the “lame” to leap. This is both a physical and spiritual reality, echoing the miracles of Jesus’ ministry and the greater miracle of salvation. The gospel is for every kind of human need and bondage. The proper response to encountering this Savior is uncontainable joy and released praise.

    A Word for Your Spirit Today

    Does your praise feel routine? Does the wonder of your salvation feel dim? This hymn calls you to remember.

    Let the desire for “a thousand tongues” reawaken your awe. Consider the triumphs of grace in your own life—how He charmed your fears, broke sin’s power, and made you clean. Let that memory be the fuel for your one tongue today.

    Then, pray the prayer of verse two. Ask your Master to assist you in proclaiming His honors, however He may lead. And look around you at the “deaf” and “lame” in spirit—those bound by fear, sin, and sorrow. Point them to the name that is music, life, health, and peace. For the song that begins with a longing for a thousand tongues must end with inviting the whole world to sing along.

    O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise!

    In the all-sufficient name of Jesus, Amen.

  • Open Heavens HYMN 62: ON A HILL FAR AWAY STOOD AN OLD RUGGED CROSS

    Open Heavens HYMN 62: ON A HILL FAR AWAY STOOD AN OLD RUGGED CROSS

    This is hymn 62 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

    HYMN 62: ON A HILL FAR AWAY STOOD AN OLD RUGGED CROSS

    1 On a hill far away
    Stood an old rugged cross,
    The emblem of suffering and shame;
    And I love that old cross
    Where the dearest and best
    For a world of lost sinners was slain.

    Chorus:
    So l’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
    Till my trophies at last I lay down;
    I will cling to the old rugged cross,
    And exchange it some day for a crown.

    2. O that old rugged cross,
    So despised by the world,
    Has a wondrous attraction for me;
    For the dear Lamb of God
    Left His glory above
    To bear it to dark Calvary.

    3. In the old rugged cross,
    Stained with blood so divine,
    A wondrous beauty I see,
    For ’twas on that old cross
    Jesus suffered and died,
    To pardon and sanctify me.

    4. To the old rugged cross
    I will ever be true,
    Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
    Then He’ll call me some day
    To my home far away,
    Where his glory forever I’Il share.

    Open Heavens HYMN

    ON A HILL FAR AWAY STOOD AN OLD RUGGED CROSS HYMN COMMENTARY

    Beloved in Christ, few hymns capture the paradox of the Christian faith as poignantly as “The Old Rugged Cross.” It takes the universal symbol of torture, shame, and defeat and transforms it, through the lens of Christ’s love, into the object of our deepest affection and the source of our eternal hope. This hymn is a personal testimony of love for the cross, a clear-eyed look at its horror, and a triumphant declaration of the glory it secures.

    Why Sing This Hymn

    We sing this hymn to keep the brutal reality and beautiful purpose of the cross central in our hearts. It helps us to see past the world’s scorn to the “wondrous beauty” of God’s sacrifice, reaffirms our commitment to follow Christ regardless of reproach, and fixes our hope on the crown that the cross has won for us.

    1. It is a Hymn of Personal Love for a Painful Emblem (Verse 1)
    The hymn begins by painting a stark picture: an instrument of execution, an “emblem of suffering and shame,” standing on a distant hill. Yet, the singer’s response is not revulsion, but love: “And I love that old cross.” Why? Because of who died there and why: “the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.” Love for the cross is inseparable from love for the Savior who died upon it and for the sinners He came to save. Our affection is for what it accomplished, not for the wood itself.

    2. It is a Hymn of Divine Condescension and Wondrous Attraction (Verse 2)
    This verse heightens the contrast. The cross is “despised by the world”—foolishness to those who are perishing (1 Corinthians 1:18). Yet, for the believer, it holds a “wondrous attraction.” This magnetic pull comes from the breathtaking truth it represents: “the dear Lamb of God left His glory above to bear it to dark Calvary.” The cross attracts us because it is the place where infinite love stooped to the deepest shame to rescue us. The greater the descent, the greater the love revealed.

    3. It is a Hymn of Transformed Vision and Double Grace (Verse 3)
    Here, the singer’s spiritual sight is clarified. What the world sees as a blood-stained tool of death, the believer sees with “wondrous beauty.” This beauty is in the blood, for it is “divine.” The cross is beautiful because of the divine life that was poured out there. The purpose of this suffering is then stated with beautiful simplicity: “To pardon and sanctify me.” The cross provides both our justification (pardon) and our sanctification (being made holy). It is the source of our entire salvation.

    4. It is a Hymn of Steadfast Loyalty and Glorious Exchange (Verse 4)
    The hymn moves from observation to commitment. Because of all the cross means, the resolution is made: “To the old rugged cross I will ever be true.” This loyalty means being willing to share in its “shame and reproach gladly”—identifying with Christ in a world that rejects Him. This earthly faithfulness is met with a heavenly promise: a calling “to my home far away.” The chorus, repeated throughout, seals the great exchange: we “cherish” and “cling to” the cross now, so that we may one day “exchange it… for a crown.” The way of the cross is the path to the crown of life (Revelation 2:10).

    A Word for Your Spirit Today

    Does the call to follow Christ feel costly? Are you tempted to downplay the “foolishness” of the cross to fit in with the world? This hymn calls you to look again at the old rugged cross.

    See beyond the shame to the Savior. See beyond the blood to the beauty of a love that would bear your sin. Let it attract you, thrill you, and command your loyalty afresh.

    Make the conscious choice today to cherish the cross—to value its message above the world’s applause. Bear its reproach with gladness, for you know it is not the end. You are clinging to a temporary emblem that guarantees an eternal crown. Keep clinging, keep cherishing, until the day of glorious exchange.

    I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown.

    In the name of Jesus, who bore the cross for me, Amen.

  • Open Heavens HYMN 61: TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOU

    Open Heavens HYMN 61: TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOU

    This is hymn 61 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

    HYMN 61: TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOU

    1. Take the name of Jesus with you,
    Child of sorrow and of woe.
    It will joy and comfort give you,
    Take it then where’er you go.

    Chorus:
    Precious name, O how sweet!
    Hope of earth and joy of heaven;
    Precious name, O how sweet!
    Hope of earth and joy of heaven.

    2. Take the name of Jesus ever
    As a shield from evr’y snare;
    If temptations ’round you gather,
    Breathe that holy name in prayer.

    3. Oh, the precious name of Jesus,
    How it thrills our souls with joy,
    When His loving arms receive us,
    And His songs our tongues employ!

    4. At the name of Jesus bowing,
    Falling prostrate at His feet
    King of kings, in heaven we’ll crown Him
    When our journey is complete.

    Open Heavens HYMN

    TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOU HYMN COMMENTARY

    Beloved in Christ, this warm and encouraging hymn, “Take the Name of Jesus With You,” is a practical guide for the daily walk of the believer. It presents the name of Jesus not as a mere theological title, but as a living source of comfort, a weapon against evil, a wellspring of joy, and the focus of our eternal worship. It is a hymn for the journey, reminding us that we are never alone or defenseless when we consciously carry the name of our Savior with us.

    Why Sing This Hymn

    We sing this hymn to remind ourselves of the abiding presence and power available to us in the name of Jesus, to equip us for daily spiritual battles, and to cultivate a heart that finds its deepest hope and joy in Him alone. It is a hymn for the burdened, the tempted, and the worshipful heart.

    1. It is a Hymn for the Sorrowful and Weary (Verse 1)
    The hymn speaks directly to the “Child of sorrow and of woe.” It acknowledges the reality of our grief and pain in this fallen world. The prescription is simple yet profound: “Take the name of Jesus with you.” His name is not a magic charm, but a reminder of His person, promise, and presence. It is a portable source of “joy and comfort” because it signifies that the Comforter Himself is with us “where’er you go.” In every changing scene, His unchanging name is our constant.

    2. It is a Hymn for Spiritual Warfare (Verse 2)
    The name of Jesus is also our spiritual armor. We are to take it “ever as a shield from ev’ry snare.”When “temptations ’round you gather,” the most powerful recourse is not merely willpower, but prayerful invocation: “Breathe that holy name in prayer.” To speak His name in the face of temptation is to assert His authority over the enemy, to claim His victory, and to seek His delivering power. It is the practical outworking of the truth that “the name of the Lord is a strong tower” (Proverbs 18:10).

    3. It is a Hymn of Thrilling Joy and Loving Embrace (Verse 3)
    This verse captures the intimate, emotional joy of our relationship with Christ. The very thought of His “precious name” thrills the soul because of what it represents: His “loving arms” that receive us. Our salvation is not a cold transaction but a warm embrace. The result is that “His songs our tongues employ”—our worship is a joyful echo of the song He has put in our hearts. His name is sweet because it is the name of our Beloved.

    4. It is a Hymn of Present Reverence and Future Coronation (Verse 4)
    The hymn culminates in the ultimate response to His name: worship. “At the name of Jesus bowing, Falling prostrate at His feet” reflects the truth of Philippians 2:10-11—that every knee will bow. We are to practice this reverence now. This earthly journey of carrying His name leads to a heavenly climax: “King of kings, in heaven we’ll crown Him When our journey is complete.” Our lives are a pilgrimage that ends in the glorious act of crowning Jesus as our all in all.

    The Chorus: The Heart’s Sweet Refrain
    The chorus is a burst of adoration. “Precious name, O how sweet!” is the spontaneous cry of one who has experienced its comfort and power. It declares His name to be the “hope of earth” for our present struggles and the “joy of heaven” for our eternal destiny. The repetition emphasizes its surpassing sweetness above every other name.

    A Word for Your Spirit Today

    Are you carrying a burden of sorrow or facing a snare of temptation? Do you need comfort for today and hope for tomorrow?

    This hymn gives you a tangible practice. Consciously take the name of Jesus with you into your day. Speak it in your quiet moments. Whisper it as a prayer when anxiety strikes. Cry it out as a shield when temptation burns. Let it be the first thought in the morning and the last at night.

    Remember, you are not carrying a slogan, but the name of a Person—your loving Savior, your mighty King, your coming Joy. Let that name be your comfort, your shield, and your song until the day you see Him face to face and crown Him Lord of all.

    Precious name, O how sweet!

    In the mighty and comforting name of Jesus, Amen.