RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 27 September 2026 Lesson 4 – Sanctification
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RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 27 September 2026 TOPIC — Sanctification
OPENING PRAYER: Father, enlighten me about Your sanctification process in Jesus’ name. (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 27 September 2026 HYMN)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (KJV)
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
MEMORY VERSE: And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. – 1 Thessalonians 5:23
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Sanctification is a spiritual surgery performed by God in the life of a saved soul (Ezekiel 36:26). It is the second work of grace after salvation. Sanctification simply means to make holy, pure and separated unto God (Jeremiah 1:4-5). It is a progressive work of God in man that makes us free from sin and be like Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:23; Romans 8:13). It is vital to understand the process and benefits of sanctification.
TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
A. The apostle Paul, while addressing the Church in Corinth on God’s Standard of righteousness, emphasised that it is through sanctification that they are qualified to inherit God’s Kingdom. He started by asking:
Know ye not? ………………………………. Vs. 9a.
B. He further identified some of the unrighteous that will not inherit God’s kingdom, namely: ………………………… Vs. 9b-10.
C. Reminding them that:
i. Such were some………………………. vs.11a.
ii. But ………………………….. Vs. 11b.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- THE PROCESS
- THE BENEFITS
1. THE PROCESS
A. To be sanctified
- You need to see yourself as you are: filthy and in need of help
- Cry to God for deliverance (Isaiah 6:5).
- Present yourself to the Sanctifier – God (1 Thessalonians 5:23).
- Surrender your heart to the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:13).
- Study the word of God (John 17:17).
- Soak yourself in the blood of Jesus (Hebrews 9:13-14; 1 John 1:7, 9).
- Daily surrender to God (Colossians 3:6-10; Romans 6:13).
B. This process can be a painful experience, but:
- The result is that you are broken and transformed into a new nature (Galatians 2:20; 2 Timothy 2:3-4).
- The awareness that you do not own yourself anymore helps you prioritise God in everything you do, and whatever does not glorify Him is a no-go area for you (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: How do we avoid things that defile His Temple?
2. THE BENEFITS
- Sanctification represents a believer’s victory over the flesh (Romans 7:24-25), the world (1 John 5:4), and the devil (James 4:7).
- A sanctified believer will enjoy the ability to easily resist temptation because there is a renewed hatred for sin and lust.
- Sanctification fosters intimacy with God, increases spiritual strength and stability (Psalm 15:1-5).
- It also aids a ‘clean record’ for believers, that is, the enemy will not have to fool God over such (John 14:30).
- It helps believers to be humble and submissive to God and to constituted authorities. The Adamic nature in man is subdued (Romans 8:1-5).
- It gives the believer control over self (Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:13).
- It promotes right standing before God and pure intentions of actions and words (Acts 24:16).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should discuss the ways sanctification helps a believer to live a life that honours God.
CONCLUSION: Sanctification is an integral part of Christian growth; every child of God must earnestly desire it.
EVALUATION: Briefly explain the process of sanctification.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I receive the grace to continually yield myself to your sanctification process in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT: List five (5) practical ways a believer can daily live a sanctified life (2×5=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?
