RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 2 November 2025 Lesson 9 – Prophecy
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TOPIC: Prophecy (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.” – 1 Corinthians 14:1 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 2 November 2025 HYMN)
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.
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.
LESSON OUTLINE
- UNDERSTAND PROPHECY
- THE BENEFITS
1. UNDERSTAND PROPHECY
Prophecy is the act of speaking God’s words under divine inspiration (Job 32:8). It serves as a channel through which God’s truth, plans and purposes are revealed (Numbers 12:6). Prophecy is not rooted in human imagination but in God’s authority and wisdom (1 Corinthians 14:3). In Ezekiel 37:1-14, the prophet was instructed by God to speak life to dry bones, demonstrating the transformative power of prophecy. Prophecy is inspired by God and directed toward His purposes (2 Peter 1:21). Revelation 19:10 highlights that “the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy,” indicating that prophecy ultimately points to Christ and His will.
Prophecy manifests in different forms, depending on God’s intention for the message. For instance:
Foretelling: Predicting future events as revealed by God. Examples include prophecies about the Messiah and end-time events (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 24).
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.
Discernment: Providing insight into hidden truths or circumstances, often to bring clarity (2 Kings 5:20-26; Acts 16:16-19).
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).
2. THE BENEFITS
Prophecy serves several key purposes that help to strengthen the church and contribute to its growth:
a. Edification: Prophecy builds up the body of Christ, fostering spiritual growth and unity (1 Corinthians 14:4).
b. Exhortation: Prophecy encourages and challenges believers, motivating them to stay faithful and pursue righteousness (Isaiah 40:2).
c. Comfort: Prophecy provides reassurance and peace in times of distress, reminding believers of God’s faithfulness and love (1 Kings 17:13-16).
d. Guidance: Through prophecy, God offers direction and wisdom for decision-making, helping His people align with His will (2 Kings 6:8-12).
CONCLUSION: The prophetic ministry is important for the edification of the body of Christ.
QUESTIONS
- Mention two forms of prophecy.
- What are the benefits of prophecy?
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Amos 3:7 (KJV)
Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
Monday: 2 Peter 1:21 (KJV)
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
Tuesday: 1 Corinthians 14:1 (KJV)
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
Wednesday: Hebrews 1:1-3 (KJV)
1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:
Thursday: Ephesians 4:12 (KJV)
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Friday: Acts 2:17 (KJV)
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
Saturday: Isaiah 7:14 (KJV)
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five benefits of prophecy to an individual (2×5=10 Marks).
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
- O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
