RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 5 July 2026 Lesson 44 – Dealing With Doubt
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TOPIC: Dealing With Doubt (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. – James 1:6 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: James 1:6-8 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 5 July 2026 HYMN)
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
INTRODUCTION: Doubt is a state of being unsure of something. As a common human experience, it often arises during times of uncertainty and suffering, or when we face difficult questions about our faith. Doubt can also emerge when expectations do not match reality, or when people feel resigned to their fate (Luke 1:11-18). However, doubt does not have to mark the end of faith. When approached in the right way, it can become an opportunity for spiritual growth and deeper understanding. This lesson will explore doubt and its potential consequences and different ways to address doubt.
LESSON OUTLINES
- DOUBT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
- ADDRESSING DOUBTS
1. DOUBT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Doubt can challenge a believer’s faith at different points in life, just as it does for any human being (James 1:6; Mark 9:24). It often stems from fear, suffering, unanswered prayers, or difficulty in understanding God’s plan (Matthew 14:31; John 20:27). Doubt can also arise from teachings or beliefs that seem to contradict one’s foundational understanding of faith.
However, doubting the integrity of God’s word carries serious consequences. For instance:
- Zechariah was struck mute and deaf for doubting God’s message (Luke 1:11-20).
- Naaman almost missed his healing because he doubted God’s instructions (2 Kings 5:10-14).
- A lord who doubted God’s promise during the famine lost his life (2 Kings 7:19-20).
2. ADDRESSING DOUBTS
The Bible is the ultimate source of truth and guidance, offering answers to life’s deepest questions (Psalm 119:105, John 17:17). When doubt arises, it is important to hold onto God’s promises, which provide reassurance and hope (Joshua 21:45; 2 Corinthians 1:20). God’s word encourages us to choose faith over fear and doubt, reminding us that God is always with us (Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:28). Regular and in-depth study of the scriptures help bring clarity and understanding in areas where doubts and conflicting teachings or dogmas may arise (Psalm 119:130; Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 2:15).
To combat doubt, we should bring our concerns to God in prayer, trusting that He hears us (Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 34:4). Trusting God sometimes means leaning on Him even when we do not have all the answers (Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 55:8-9). It is also wise to seek guidance from mature believers who can help navigate our doubts (Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 27:17) and reflect on God’s past faithfulness (Lamentations 3:21-23; Psalm 77:11).
While trials and tribulations may prompt doubt, turning to God for answers and reassurance strengthens our faith (1 Peter 1:6-7; Romans 5:3-4).
CONCLUSION: Doubt is a natural part of the human journey. Faith in the potency of God’s word helps to overcome all doubts.
QUESTIONS
- What are the consequences of doubting God’s word?
- How should doubts be addressed?
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: James 1:6-8 (KJV)
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Monday: 2 Kings 5:10-12 (KJV)
10 And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean. 11 But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the Lord his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. 12 Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.
Tuesday: Luke 1:11-18 (KJV)
11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
Wednesday: 2 Kings 7:19-20 (KJV)
19 And that lord answered the man of God, and said, Now, behold, if the Lord should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof. 20 And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died.
Thursday: Isaiah 55:8-9 (KJV)
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Friday: Lamentations 3:21-23 (KJV)
21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Saturday: 1 Peter 1:6-7 (KJV)
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
ASSIGNMENT: Identify five other people who doubted/queried God’s ability in the Bible with relevant Scriptures to support each (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?
