RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 11 January 2026 – Lesson 19
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TOPIC: Maintain Excellence (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 11 January 2026)
MEMORY VERSE: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. – 1 Corinthians 10:12 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Daniel 6:1-4 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 11 January 2026)
1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;
2 And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.
4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
INTRODUCTION: Reaching the top in any area of life whether in spiritual growth, career, ministry, relationships, etc. is a great achievement. However, staying at the top requires as much dedication as it took to get there (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). Without diligence and balance, one can easily slip from a place of excellence. In this lesson, we will explore how to maintain excellence.
LESSON OUTLINES
- BIBLICAL SOURCE
- THE METHODS
1. BIBLICAL SOURCE
The Bible establishes excellence as a core value rooted in God’s nature (Job 37:23). For in-stance, God demonstrated excellence by creating the world with order, purpose and beauty (Genesis 1:31). As God’s children, we are called to imitate Him in all things, excellence inclusive (Ephesians 5:1). Excellence is linked with wisdom (Daniel 5:14) and moral integrity (Daniel 6:2-3). Daniel and Joseph showed excellence in their character and work and these opened doors for them to serve God and others in positions of influence (Daniel 1:8, 20; Genesis 39:7, 9). Thus, the biblical foundation for excellence not only glorifies God but also reflects His trans-formative power in a believer’s life (Daniel 5:11-12).
2. THE METHODS
Excellence is not achieved overnight; it requires thoughtful approaches and strategies to preserve and sustain it. The following are some ways to safeguard excellence.
- Stay anchored in God’s purpose. When we stay grounded in God’s resolve for our lives, we avoid pride and worldly distractions (Luke 12:16-21).
- Pray, study the word and listen to the Holy Spirit as He leads in every step. This is important (Mark 13:33; 2 Peter 1:10).
- Set boundaries in every area: work, family, ministry, and personal growth. Prioritising balance in your daily life helps to avoid burnout (Ecclesiastes 3:1; Ecclesiastes 4:6). This is because true excellence includes caring for your physical body, as it is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
- Maintain healthy relationships (1 Timothy 6:18).
- Stay humble: Be open to learning and improving yourself (James 4:6; Proverbs 11:14).
- Use your position to serve others with a heart of compassion (Philippians 2:3-4).
- Mentor those who are coming up behind you. Share your knowledge and resources, and encourage others in their journey (2 Timothy 2:2 Matthew20:28).
- Remain diligent and vigilant (1 Corinthians 10:12). Avoid laziness or overconfidence, and keep pressing forward, knowing that excellence is a continuous journey (Proverbs 12:24).
- Renew your commitment to excellence, set new goals and seek ways to grow spiritually, professionally, and personally (Philippians 3:12-14).
CONCLUSION: Maintaining excellence requires balance, humility, focus and a heart anchored in God’s purpose.
QUESTIONS
- What should be the believers’ disposition to excellence?
- Mention three biblical bases a Christian should lead an excellent life.
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Mark 13:33 (KJV)
Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
Monday: Luke 12:16-21 (KJV)
16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Tuesday: 1 Corinthians 16:19-20 (KJV)
19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
Wednesday: Ecclesiastes 4:6 (KJV)
Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
Thursday: 2 Peter 1:12 (KJV)
Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
Friday: Daniel 5:11-12 (KJV)
11 There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers; 12 Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.
Saturday: Philippians 3:12-14 (KJV)
12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
ASSIGNMENT: Students should identify five (5) methods through which they can safeguard excellence (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?
