RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 26 July 2026 – Lesson 47
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TOPIC: The Wounded Soldier (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 26 July 2026)
MEMORY VERSE: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. – Galatians 6:1 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Corinthians 2:5-8 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 26 July 2026)
5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.
7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
INTRODUCTION: A soldier is a person who is a member of an army. As Christians, we are soldiers of Christ called out from the darkness of the world to fight for the faith we profess in Jesus. No wonder, Apostle Paul says “…endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:3). However, the Christian soldier may be wounded during this fight. This may be due to the enemy’s attack, sin, carelessness, backsliding, loss, betrayal, hurt, being aggrieved, backstabbing, etc. This injury must be treated, and the wounded soldier restored so that the person is not completely lost.
LESSON OUTLINES
- DISCIPLINE AND COMPASSION
- RESTORATION
1. DISCIPLINE AND COMPASSION
A. Discipline
i. The Christian soldier who sustains an injury due to sin, misbehaviour, carelessness, avoidable mistakes, etc, must be disciplined in love and according to God’s word so that the person may learn and serve as an example to others (1 Timothy 5:20).
ii. This discipline must have a period it will last.
iii. The offender must know why the discipline is being enforced.
iv. Correction may seem grievous to the offender, but it is the son that the father loves, that he chastises (Proverbs 15:10; Hebrews 12:7-8, 11).
B. Compassion
i. If the injury was due to a loss, the Christian soldier must be shown enough compassion until fully re-established (Romans 12:15).
ii. Those who suffer from unjust treatment, backstabbing, hurt, etc. must be attended to by those who know the truth to right the wrong if possible (Acts 6:1-3).
2. RESTORATION
Restoring the wounded soldier is a process which would require the following:
- Love: Genuine love must play an active role in the restoration process. God disciplined David when he committed adultery but he did not dethrone or kill him (2 Samuel 12:12-14; Romans 12:9-10).
- Build A Strong Support System: A good network of faithful believers must provide the necessary succour and a good landing for the wounded soldier (Galatians 6:1).
- Never Leave The Wounded Soldier Alone: We must not allow the wounded soldier to be ill alone; this may worsen the person’s state rather than heal it. (Galatians 6:2).
- Care And Visit: Our visitation must be deliberate and purposeful. We must take time to comfort with words from the scriptures, and use good practical examples, etc. We must also take time to pray for and with the wounded soldier (Romans 12:5; 15:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:25).
- Never Castigate: The wounded soldier who has been disciplined or aggrieved does not need to be criticised because “being down does not mean being out” (Proverbs 12:18; Matthew 7:1-2).
- Not A Plague: We must never treat the wounded soldier as someone struck with a pandemic rather, we must seek after the wounded soldier so that the person does not go down into depression or another sin (1 Corinthians 12:25-26).
- Do Not Trample Upon: We must consciously lift this wounded soldier up and never crush such a person through any negative attitude.
- Open To Corrections: The wounded soldier must also be open to correction and comfort of the Holy Ghost (Proverbs 12:1; 2 Samuel 12:13) to be fully restored into the fold (Philemon 1:10-12).
CONCLUSION: The wounded soldier must be recovered and fully restored.
QUESTIONS:
- What roles do discipline and compassion play in handling a wounded soldier?
- Mention five requirements for restoring a wounded soldier.
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Acts 6:1-3 (KJV)
1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Monday: Matthew 7:1-2 (KJV)
1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Tuesday: Proverbs 12:1 (KJV)
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Wednesday: 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 (KJV)
25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
Thursday: Galatians 6:1-2 (KJV)
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Friday: 1 Timothy 5:20 (KJV)
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
Saturday: Philemon 1:10-12 (KJV)
10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: 12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five requirements for restoring a wounded soldier (2×5=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?
