RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 21 June 2026 – Lesson 42
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TOPIC: God’s Timing (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 21 June 2026)
MEMORY VERSE: He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. – Ecclesiastes 3:11 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 1:6-8 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 21 June 2026)
6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
INTRODUCTION: God’s timing is significant in life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). It is the perfect moment He has ordained for something to happen according to His will. It may be difficult for us to understand because it is not about our timing. God’s divine purpose for us starts before birth until the moment we take our last breath. Sometimes, something can be a great idea and can even be a God idea but for it to be successful, it must be in God’s timing.
LESSON OUTLINES
- THE NATURE OF GOD’S TIMING
- KNOW GOD’S TIMING
- THE NATURE OF GOD’S TIMING
God’s timing is perfect. His timing is never early, and it is never late (John 11:21-23). It is always purposeful (Ecclesiastes 8:6a). He works all things for good in the lives of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). God is in complete control of everything and everyone (Psalm 31:15a). This is why Jesus told His disciples to focus on their primary assignment rather than get worried about the time of the establishment of His kingdom on earth (Acts 1:6-8).
It is not unlikely that we question God’s timing in our lifetime, especially when we are in a difficult situation (Psalm 34:19). God knows exactly where we are at every moment (Psalms 103:14-15; 139:7-8). Sometimes, God uses hard times to strengthen us, allowing our Christian faith to mature and become complete (James 1:3-4).
God’s timing is beautiful because it gives room for divine direction (Psalm 37:23) and the hope of a great future (Jeremiah 29:11).
- KNOW GOD’S TIMING
The key to understanding God’s timing is trust. Since human reasoning and understanding are limited, the Bible advises in Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding.” We should not stubbornly in-sist on our timing and agenda (Proverbs 16:25; Psalm 37:23). Also, we need to know God to truly trust Him (Philippians 3:10). The best way to know Him is by studying; meditating and obeying His word (Psalm 119:105, Joshua 1:8). This will help us to discern God’s timing and make in-formed decisions (1Chronicles 12:32).
We must learn to wait patiently for God (Psalm 37:7) because God is good to those who wait for Him (Lamentations 3:25). Our patience often reveals the degree of trust we have in God’s timing. When we wait on the Lord, we receive divine energy and strength (Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 27:14).
While we wait, we must stay connected to God through prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Finally, we need the help of the Holy Spirit to understand God’s timing and make the right decision at the right time (Isaiah 30:21).
CONCLUSION: God’s timing is the best; do not run ahead of Him.
QUESTIONS:
- Identify four natures of God’s timing.
- Mention four ways to know God’s timing.
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV)
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
Monday: Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Tuesday: Psalm 27:14 (KJV)
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Wednesday: Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Thursday: Psalm 31:15 (KJV)
My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Friday: 2 Peter 3:8 (KJV)
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Saturday: Psalm 37:7 (KJV)
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
ASSIGNMENT: Write out two (2) aspects of life where God’s timing is essential (5×2=10 Marks).
RCCG 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 friendship suits me well,
Both young and old 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 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?
