RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 16 August 2026 Lesson 50 – The Resurrection
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RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 16 August 2026 TOPIC — The Resurrection
OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to comprehend the mystery of the resurrection. (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 16 August 2026 HYMN)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
BIBLE PASSAGE: John 5:28-29 (KJV)
28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
MEMORY VERSE: And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. – Daniel 12:2 (KJV)
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Scripture reveals that resurrection is a reality and this life is not all that there is. While death is the end of physical life, it is not the end of human existence. Everyone will be raised from the dead, but not everyone will share the same destiny (Acts 24:15; Matthew 25:46). The New Testament reveals further details of separate resurrections for the just and the unjust.
LESSON AIM: To study about the resurrection.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this study, students should be able to:
a. Understand the significance of the resurrection.
b. Know the two categories of resurrection.
c. Explain the stages of the first resurrection.
d. Differentiate between the first resurrection and the second resurrection.
TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:
a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignment.
b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.
TEXT REVIEW: John 5:28-29.
Jesus, in declaring His authority to execute judgment over all things emphasised that even the dead will hear His voice, and those who have done good will be resurrected unto life, while those who did evil will be resurrected unto damnation.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- THE FIRST RESURRECTION
- THE SECOND RESURRECTION
LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE FIRST RESURRECTION
A. Revelation 20:4-6 mentions a “first resurrection” and identifies those involved as “blessed and holy.”
i. The second death (the lake of fire, Revelation 20:14) has no power over these individuals.
ii. The first resurrection, then, is the raising of ” believers.
iii. It corresponds with Jesus’ teaching of the “resurrection of the just” (Luke 14:14) and the “resurrection of life” (John 5:29).
B. The first resurrection takes place in various stages:
- Jesus Christ Himself the “first fruits” (1 Corinthians 15:20), paved the way for the resurrection of all who believe in Him (1 Peter 1:3). Christ’s resurrection is the basis of the Christian’s certainty that all people who have died will one day be raised to face fair and even-handed judgement by Jesus Christ (Acts 17:30-31).
- The saints who slept were raised after Christ’s resurrection to make an appearance in Jerusalem (Matthew 27:50-53).
- There will be the resurrection of “the dead in Christ” at the Lord’s return (1 Thessalonians 4:16). It will occur at the time of the rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). The apostle Paul explained that not all Christians will die, but all will be changed, i.e., given ‘resurrection-type’ bodies (1 Corinthians 15:51-53). Christians who are alive and those who have already died will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air and be with Him always.
- The resurrection of the believers in Jesus who died during the tribulation and the martyrs at the end of the tribulation (Revelation 20:4). Some of the people left behind on earth will repent during this time and trust in Jesus as their Saviour. Tragically, most of them will pay for their faith in Jesus by losing their lives (Revelation 6:9-11; 7:9, 13-14). These will be resurrected at Christ’s return (second phase) to reign with Him for a thousand years on earth (Revelation 20:4, 6).
- Isaiah 65:17-20 suggests another resurrection at the end of the millennium. Some believers may die a physical death during the millennium.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Using Isaiah 65:17-20, students should discuss the possibility of having some believers still living in their physical body during the millennium.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE SECOND RESURRECTION
This is the resurrection of those who rejected Jesus as their saviour;
i. They will experience the second death or eternal separation from God.
ii. It is the raising of all unbelievers and the wicked, judged at the great white throne before being cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:11-15).
iii. It corresponds with Jesus’ teaching of the “resurrection of damnation” (John 5:29).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: When will the second resurrection take place? Discuss.
CONCLUSION: What great rejoicing will attend the first resurrection! What great anguish at the second! What a responsibility we have to share the Gospel! (Jude 23-24).
EVALUATION: Mention the stages of the fi resurrection.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I refuse to partake in the second resurrection in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT: List the five (5) stages of the first resurrection (5×2=10 Marks).
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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?
