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

Today’s Lesson 9 topic: PROPHECY

Date: 2 November 2025

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 9 (2 NOVEMBER 2025)

TOPIC: PROPHECY

OPENING PRAYER:
Father, help me understand the place and purpose of prophecy.

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5.

1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
5 I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.” 1
Corinthians 14:1.

INTRODUCTION

Prophecy is a spiritual gift and ministry through which God communicates His mind and will to His people. It can come in diverse forms to meet the specific needs of individuals and the church.

Prophecy is a vital aspect of Christian living that enables believers to receive guidance, encouragement, and edification.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the church, the usefulness of prophecy to Christians.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

1. Understand the dimensions of prophecy.
2. Identify the benefits of prophecy.

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 assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

A. The apostle Paul admonishes the Corinthian church in the above scripture concerning speaking in tongues and prophesying. Kindly identify three (3) differences between speaking in tongues and prophesying
i….
ii. ..
iii…

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

LESSON OUTLINE 1: UNDERSTAND PROPHECY

A. Here are some basic facts about prophecy:

1. Prophecy is the act of speaking God’s words under divine inspiration (Job 32:8).
2. It serves as a channel through which God’s truth, plans, and purposes are revealed (Numbers 12:6).
3. Prophecy is not rooted in human imagination but in God’s authority and wisdom (Corinthians 14:3).
4. In Ezekiel 37:1-14, the prophet was instructed by God to speak life to dry bones, demonstrating the transformative power of prophecy.
5. Prophecy is inspired by God and directed toward His purposes (2 Peter 1:21).
6. Revelation 19:10 highlights that “the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy,” indicating that prophecy ultimately points to Christ and His will.

B. Prophecy manifests in different forms, depending on God’s intention for the message. For instance:

1. Foretelling: Predicting future events as revealed by God. Examples include prophecies about the Messiah and end-time events (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 24).

2. Forthtelling: Comforting a specific audience through the written word of God (Nehemiah 8:8-10). Addressing a current situation and proffering solution (2 Kings 4:1-7; 2 Kings 6:25; 7:1).
Forthtelling can also serve as a correction.

3. Discernment: Providing insight into hidden truths or circumstances, often to bring clarity (2Kings 5:20-26; Acts 16:16-19).

C. Believers should note that not all prophecies are from God, which makes it vital to evaluate every prophetic word with Scriptures and godly principles (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21; Deuteronomy 18:20-22)

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Have you ever believed ur questioned any prophecy? How did you establish its authenticity or otherwise?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE BENEFITS

Prophecy serves several key purposes that help to strengthen the church and contribute to its growth:

1. Edification: Prophecy builds up the body of Christ, fostering spiritual growth and unity (1Corinthians 14:3-4).
2. Exhortation: Prophecy encourages and challenges believers, motivating them to stay faithful and pursue righteousness (1 Corinthians 14:3; Isaiah 40:2).
3. Comfort: Prophecy provides reassurance and peace in times of distress, reminding believers of God’s faithfulness and love (1 Corinthians 14:3; 1 Kings 17:13-16).
4. Guidance: Through prophecy, God offers direction and wisdom for decision-making, helping His people align with His will (2 Kings 6:8-12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

What can you say about commercial prophets?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 2 November 2025

The prophetic ministry is important for the edification of the body of Christ.

EVALUATION:
Distinguish between foretelling and forthtelling.

CLOSING PRAYER:
Father, let your church enjoy all the benefits of prophecy in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 9

Mention five (5) benefits of prophecy to an individual (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 8 topic: SPIRITUAL GIFTS VERSUS FRUIT

Date: 26 October 2025

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 8 (26 OCTOBER 2025)

TOPIC: SPIRITUAL GIFTS VERSUS FRUIT

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

MEMORY VERSE:

“For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth.”
Ephesians 5:9.

INTRODUCTION

The distinction between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit is essential for understanding their roles in a believer’s life.

Both come from the Holy Spirit but serve different pur-poses: one focuses on service and edification, while the other reflects character and spiritual maturity.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE UNDERSTANDING

A. Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to equip believers for ministry, service in the body of Christ and glorify God (1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 14:26).

i. Each believer receives at least one gift.
ii. These gifts include prophecy, healing, teaching, serving, giving, and leadership, among others (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10).
iii. The Holy Spirit determines who receives each gift, ensuring the diversity and unity of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:11).
iv. While gifts are freely given, they require active use, growth, and stewardship through practice, prayer, and learning (1 Timothy 4:14).

B. The fruit of the Spirit represents the character traits and virtues that grow in believers as they walk closely with God (Galatians 5:25).

i. It reflects the personality of Christ, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, righteousness and truth (Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9).
ii. The fruit is produced through abiding in Christ: a close relationship with Him enables believers to reflect His nature (John 15:4-5).
iii. The fruit of the Spirit is a sign of spiritual growth and maturity (2 Peter 3:18).
iv. A believer’s life is recognised by the presen.~ of these virtues (Matthew 7:16-20).
v. Growth in the fruit requires intentionality, including obedience to God’s word, prayer, and avoiding sinful influences (Psalm 1:1-3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Do you have any preference between the two, why? (Teachers to balance student’s preferences by stressing the complementary effect of the fruit and gifts).

LESSON OUTLINE 2: KEY DIFFERENCES

Both spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit are essential for a balanced Christian life.

However, spiritual gifts empower believers for ministry, while the fruit of the Spirit shapes them into Christ-like individuals.

Spiritual gifts focus on abilities for service while the fruit of the Spirit focuses on the character and maturity of the believer.

Spiritual gifts are given to each believer uniquely whereas all the key components of the fruit are expected to be evident in every believer.

A believer is given Spiritual gifts to edify others but the fruit is produced to reflect Christ’s nature.

Spiritual gifts are diverse and specific to roles given to each believer. However, the fruit of the Spirit are unified and holistic traits.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

What will you do to develop the fruit of the Spirit in you?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 26 October 2025

Spiritual gifts help the believer to be effective in service while the fruit of the Spirit ensures the believer is rooted in godly character.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 8

State two (2) key differences between spiritual gifts and fruit (5×2=10 Marks).

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

Today’s Lesson 8 topic: SPIRITUAL GIFTS VERSUS FRUIT

Date: 26 October 2025

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• RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 8
• Open Heaven 26 October 2025 Devotional

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 8 (26 OCTOBER 2025)

TOPIC: SPIRITUAL GIFTS VERSUS FRUIT

OPENING PRAYER:
Father, help me to distinguish between the workings of spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.

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

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

MEMORY VERSE:

“For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth.”
Ephesians 5:9.

INTRODUCTION

The distinction between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit is essential for understanding their roles in a believer’s life.

Both come from the Holy Spirit but serve different pur-poses: one focuses on service and edification, while the other reflects character and spiritual maturity.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the church, the distinction between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

1. Understand how spiritual gifts work.
2. Know what the fruit of the Spirit means.
3. Clearly distinguish between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.

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 discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.

1. In the above scripture, the apostle Paul draws attention to the diversity of gifts given by the Holy Spirit. He also noted that there are differences in administration but the same Lord. He further stated that all these gifts were given for the benefit of all.
2. Kindly identify the spiritual gifts mentioned in the Bible text
   i….
   ii….
   iii …
   iv….
   v …
   vi. …
   vii…
   viii…
   ix. …

The spiritual gifts are given as God wills and for His glory.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should a~ ply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE UNDERSTANDING

A. Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to equip believers for ministry, service in the body of Christ and glorify God (1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 14:26).

i. Each believer receives at least one gift.
ii. These gifts include prophecy, healing, teaching, serving, giving, and leadership, among others (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10).
iii. The Holy Spirit determines who receives each gift, ensuring the diversity and unity of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:11).
iv. While gifts are freely given, they require active use, growth, and stewardship through practice, prayer, and learning (1 Timothy 4:14).

B. The fruit of the Spirit represents the character traits and virtues that grow in believers as they walk closely with God (Galatians 5:25).

i. It reflects the personality of Christ, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, righteousness and truth (Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9).
ii. The fruit is produced through abiding in Christ: a close relationship with Him enables believers to reflect His nature (John 15:4-5).
iii. The fruit of the Spirit is a sign of spiritual growth and maturity (2 Peter 3:18).
iv. A believer’s life is recognised by the presen.~ of these virtues (Matthew 7:16-20).
v. Growth in the fruit requires intentionality, including obedience to God’s word, prayer, and avoiding sinful influences (Psalm 1:1-3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Do you have any preference between the two, why? (Teachers to balance student’s preferences by stressing the complementary effect of the fruit and gifts).

LESSON OUTLINE 2: KEY DIFFERENCES

1. Both spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit are essential for a balanced Christian life.
2. However, spiritual gifts empower believers for ministry, while the fruit of the Spirit shapes them into Christ-like individuals.
3. Spiritual gifts focus on abilities for service while the fruit of the Spirit focuses on the character and maturity of the believer.
4. Spiritual gifts are given to each believer uniquely whereas all the key components of the fruit are expected to be evident in every believer.
5. A believer is given Spiritual gifts to edify others but the fruit is produced to reflect Christ’s nature.
6. Spiritual gifts are diverse and specific to roles given to each believer. However, the fruit of the Spirit are unified and holistic traits.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

What will you do to develop the fruit of the Spirit in you?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 26 October 2025

Spiritual gifts help the believer to be effective in service while the fruit of the Spirit ensures the believer is rooted in godly character.

EVALUATION:
Mention five of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

CLOSING PRAYER:
Father, let me not just manifest gifts of the Spirit, let me also have fruit to show in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 8

State two (2) key differences between spiritual gifts and fruit (5×2=10 Marks).

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (8 February 2025) is BONDAGE BY ASSOCIATION

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 FEBRUARY 2025 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: BONDAGE BY ASSOCIATION

MEMORISE:
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Psalm 1:1

READ: Numbers 16:1-3, 28-35
Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men:
2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown:
3 And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the Lord?

28 And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.
29 If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the Lord hath not sent me.
30 But if the Lord make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the Lord.
31 And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:

32 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.
33 They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.
34 And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.
35 And there came out a fire from the Lord, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 FEBRUARY 2025 MESSAGE TODAY

The aroma of food from a kitchen can cling to you such that people will know that you have been to the kitchen. Likewise, when you go to a place where demons operate, they can cling to you. This is why Proverbs 21:16 says that the man who wanders from the way of understanding will remain in the congregation of the dead. Beloved, you should not unwind in nightclubs where devil-inspired music is played, and all sorts of evil things are happening. You would be opening up your heart for demons to come in.

A young fellow once went somewhere he shouldn’t have gone to and came back loaded with demons. He couldn’t sit or stand; he could only lie down like a vegetable. He was brought to the RCCG Headquarters, and when I saw him, I was led by the Holy Spirit to say to him, “l want to pray with you. Kneel.” He said, “I can’t kneel.” I then said, “I command you to kneel.” He replied, “In whose name?” I responded, “In the name of Jesus.” He then said, “That’s different” as he knelt down. I prayed for him, cast the demons out of him, and said, “Get up.” He said, “I can’t stand up.” I replied, “I command you to stand up.” He then said, “In whose name?” I responded, “In the name of Jesus.” He again said, “That’s different” and got up. I then told him, “You can go home, have your bath, and go to work.” He replied, “I can’t walk.” I said, “I command you.” He replied, “In whose name? I responded, “In the name of Jesus.” He walked home by himself and was free from that day on.

Many people are demon-possessed today because they went to the wrong places and associated with the wrong people. When you walk with godly people and constantly engage in godly activities, you are inviting God’s presence to abide with you; when you do the opposite, you are inviting the devil and his demons to fellowship with you. The devil is not a gentleman; he will not leave because you are tired of him or think that his time is up. Wherever he enters, he has a threefold mission; to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

Child of God, if you don’t want to be in any form of bondage, flee every appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22). Don’t entertain the devil in any way (Ephesians 4:27) so you can maintain your liberty in Christ.

KEY POINT:

Check your association; avoid places and people that can lead you into bondage.

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