RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 2 August 2026 – Lesson 48
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TOPIC: The Battle Of Armageddon (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 2 August 2026)
MEMORY VERSE: And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. – Revelation 16:16 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 16:12-16 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 2 August 2026)
12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.
13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
INTRODUCTION: In the Bible, the word “Armageddon” comes from the Hebrew word “Har-Magedone,” which means “Mount Megiddo.” It refers to the predicted location of the catastrophic future battle between God and the forces of evil, as recorded in the book of Revelation. History tells us that armies have fought countless battles in that region: Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks, Romans, and Crusaders fought in Megiddo, as well as the armies of Napoleon. Megiddo was the site of battles during World War I in 1918 and the Arab-Israeli War of 1948.
LESSON OUTLINES
- Location and Symbolism
- The Significance of the Battle
1. LOCATION AND SYMBOLISM
The plain of Megiddo or Armageddon was famous for two great victories in Israel’s history: Barak’s victory over the Canaanites (Judges 4:15; 5:19–20) and Gideon’s victory over the Midianites (in the Valley of Jezreel, also known as the Plain of Esdraelon, or Megiddo) – Judges 6:33; 7:1–25. Armageddon was also the site of a great tragedy: it was the place where King Josiah was badly wounded and this led to his death when he meddled in a war against God’s warning (2 Chronicles 35:20–24). However, the use of the name in Revelation may be symbolic rather than precise.
The symbolism in the name Armageddon is that Megiddo was a place where opponents of God met their defeat. The place was associated with the mourning of King Josiah’s end (2 Kings 23:29–30; Zechariah 12:11). To say that the forces opposing God gather at Armageddon means that they gather for their defeat. The battle of Armageddon also teaches us that victory comes through the sword of Christ’s mouth (Revelation 19:13–15).
2. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BATTLE
The Battle of Armageddon will take place close to the end of the Great Tribulation period (Revelation 16:10-11, 16). The kings of the earth under demonic leadership will gather their armies to wage war with the forces of God (Revelation 16:13-14). The Antichrist (the Beast) will gather together with the kings and their armies (Revelation 19:19). Jesus Christ will return to earth with the armies of heaven (Matthew 25:31; Revelation 19:14). He will defeat the forces of evil (Revelation 19:15-16). He will cast the Antichrist and the false prophet into the lake of fire (Revelation 19:20). With the sword in His mouth, the rest of the army will be slain (Revelation 19:21). He will bind Satan and put him in the bottomless pit, and He will set up His kingdom on earth for 1,000 years (Revelation 20:1-6). Believers should note that no force of evil can battle with the Lord; God always wins.
CONCLUSION: Prepare for the return of Jesus Christ if you want to be on the winning side.
QUESTIONS
- What does Armageddon symbolise?
- What is the significance of the Battle of Armageddon?
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Revelation 19:11-20 (KJV)
11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords. 17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; 18 That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. 19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. 20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
Monday: Revelation 16:13-19 (KJV)
13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. 15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. 16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. 17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. 18 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great. 19 And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.
Tuesday: Joshua 12:21 (KJV)
The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;
Wednesday: Judges 5:19 (KJV)
The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.
Thursday: 2 Kings 23:29-30 (KJV)
29 In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him. 30 And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father’s stead.
Friday: Zechariah 12:11 (KJV)
In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon.
Saturday: 1 Kings 4:12 (KJV)
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) armies that have fought in the region of Megiddo ( 25 = 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?
