RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 29 March 2026 Lesson 30 – Crisis Management
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TOPIC — Crisis Management (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Nehemiah 4:6-9,16-18 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 29 March 2026 HYMN)
Nehemiah 4:6-9
6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
7 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,
8 And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.
9 Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Nehemiah 4:16-18
16 And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.
17 They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
18 For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
INTRODUCTION: A crisis is an inevitable negative event that leads to a dangerous or unstable situation (Job 14:1). In everyone’s life, there is always a time when we come face to face with challenges, temptations, etc. Nevertheless, as believers, how we respond to these crises matters, as it is a clear reflection of how deeply we trust God and have faith in His word. For a child of God, being born again is no guarantee of a jolly ride on our journey of faith. It is important to learn how to manage a crisis in whatever form it may take.
LESSON OUTLINE
- Forms Of Crisis
- How To Manage Crisis
1. FORMS OF CRISIS
Some crises are foreseeable while others are usually not anticipated (Genesis 41:29-31; Exodus 14:10). For believers, it is not every crisis that is negative (Romans 8:28). The following are some of the appearances crises may take:
- Spiritual Crisis: It is an experience that challenges one’s faith or sense of purpose and a time when one seeks deeper understanding (Job 10:18). Causes of spiritual crisis may include unanswered prayers, false teachings, doubts, etc. (Ephesians 4:14).
- Health crisis: This may come in the form of physical illness or death of a loved one (John 11:1-6, 11-21).
- Financial crisis: This is a situation where an individual, business or economy experiences severe financial distress (Mark 5:25-26; 2 Kings 4:1).
- Social crisis: Disagreements are bound to arise from divergent opinions and sometimes conflicts of interest while relating with one another in society (Matthew 27:17; Exodus 32:1).
- Family crisis: It refers to a situation where a family faces significant emotional, psychological, or financial distress, disrupting their stability and relationship through divorce, infidelity, wayward children, domestic violence, etc. (1 Samuel 2:22-30; Gen 27:32-41).
2. HOW TO MANAGE CRISIS
It is wise to prevent foreseeable crisis (Proverbs 27:12). However, for the unforeseen, it is important to seek to properly understand the crisis by defining its nature, causes and implications for all concerned before attempting to solve it (2 Kings 2:19-21). Pray and communicate the problems and solutions to all parties in a way that elicits their contributions to the solutions (Esther 4:13-17), and be willing to declare your God-inspired convictions during a crisis (Nehemiah 1:1-4; 2:1-5). Take action with faith that, as a light (Matthew 5:14-16), every crisis is an opportunity to prove yourself as a solution provider (Genesis 41:32-41). Monitor and review the progress on the actions taken (Nehemiah 4:19-23).
CONCLUSION: Believers should ensure the safety and well-being of all concerned in a crisis and that God is glorified.
QUESTIONS
- Enumerate four forms of crisis.
- Highlight the steps in managing a crisis.
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Nehemiah 4:6-9 (KJV)
6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. 7 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, 8 And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it. 9 Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Monday: Genesis 41:29-31 (KJV)
29 Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:
30 And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;
31 And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.
Tuesday: Exodus 14:10 (KJV)
And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the Lord.
Wednesday: Proverbs 27:12 (KJV)
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Thursday: 2 Kings 2:19-21 (KJV)
19 And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. 20 And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him. 21 And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren land.
Friday: Esther 4:13-17 (KJV)
13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews. 14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? 15 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, 16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. 17 So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.
Saturday: Genesis 41:33-41 (KJV)
33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. 35 And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. 36 And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine. 37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. 38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? 39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: 40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. 41 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.
ASSIGNMENT: State five practical steps you took to manage a crisis (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?
