RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 15 June 2025 – Lesson 42
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TOPIC: Capacity Building (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 15 June 2025)
MEMORY VERSE: “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,” – Jude 1:20 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 15 June 2025)
1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him.
2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.
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– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 15 June 2025 – Capacity Building
INTRODUCTION: Capacity is defined as an individual’s mental ability, physical ability, or power to produce, perform, or deploy. It simply means the maximum amount something can contain or produce. Capacity-building is the process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources that organizations and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world. It can also be personal development, which means to up-skill and improve oneself. It denotes a conscious and deliberate improvement of one’s actions. The Bible admonishes us to grow our capacity spiritually (1 Peter 2:2), mentally (Hebrews 5:13-14) and in all spheres of life.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
- SOME AREAS TO BUILD CAPACITY
1. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
David built his capacity from being the little shepherd boy in the desert to a giant slayer and also built great warriors (2 Samuel 23:8-12). Jephthah had a very discouraging beginning being an outcast. He developed himself to become a warrior and the ruler of his people (Judges 11:1-11). Stephen distinguished himself from every other qualified individual in his days to serve in a leadership capacity (Acts 6:1-8). Deborah, in her days, became a mother in Israel, a prophetess, judge, and went with Barak to war (Judges 4:4, 8-9). Peter was initially timid but he became bold and was the leader of the Apostles (Acts 4:13). Also, he moved from being a fisherman to a fisher of men (Luke 5:1-11).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should discuss contemporary people known to have also built their capacity in different areas of human endeavour.
2. SOME AREAS TO BUILD CAPACITY
Knowledge-Base: Knowledge is a vital key to success in any field. Learning is a productive way to build capacity in your field. Study the word of God (2 Timothy 2:15) and learn from people who have developed capacity. Start by reading one book concerning your desired destination every month.
Mind: The mind is popularly known as the nation of images. You can only go as far as your mind can see. (Numbers 13:30-33). Invest in capacity development with your time, money, and other resources. You can use the internet to your advantage.
Character: Your attitude is a very potent weapon that can disarm the enemy, and at the same time, your character can be the weapon formed against you (Proverbs 11:3). Be teachable to build capacity. No man is an Island (James 1:19).
Time Management: Time is a fragment of destiny, which must be handled with all seriousness, and all productivity. Learn how to utilize time productively for your advancement in career and ministry (Ecclesiastes 3:1; 8:5b).
Finance: The mandate to reach the world has been given to all believers; you need to be intentional about wealth creation. You may never accomplish much if you neglect the potency of financial capacity (Zechariah 1:17).
Prayers: Your prayer capacity must be built. The power of prayer is in its consistency (Luke 18:1). Be regular in your prayers, because the more unswerving you are, the more capacity you receive to pray. Be deliberate with your prayer life and fast at least once in a week (Mark 9:29).
Gift: Every man has a deposit of God’s grace which must be increased (Matthew 25:14-27). Joseph started by dreaming then to interpreting dreams and then implementing the interpretation.
Association: Surround yourself with like minds and people who have an interest in your growth (Proverbs 13:20; 20:18). Map out an action plan and create an accountability system.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Are there other areas that believers need to build their capacity? Discuss.
CONCLUSION: Capacity development brings you out of your comfort zone and stretches you. It however, prepares you for opportunities and leads to promotion. Pursue capacity development (Proverbs 14:4).
QUESTIONS:
- Identify five areas to build capacity.
- Mention four biblical examples of those who built capacity.
ASSIGNMENT: From Acts 6:1-8, identify five things that qualified Stephen to be ordained as one of the Deacons (2X5=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?
