RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 4 October 2026 – Lesson 5
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TOPIC: The Ministry Of Angels (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 4 October 2026)
MEMORY VERSE: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. – Psalm 91:11 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Hebrews 1:13-14 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 4 October 2026)
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
INTRODUCTION: Angels are supernatural beings, created by God. In both the Old Testament (Hebrew: mal’akh) and the New Testament (Greek: angelos), the word simply means “messenger.” (Revelation 19:10). Biblically, angels are often strange and fearsome beings, sent by God as intermediaries to communicate with human beings on His behalf. Their messages include warnings, revelations, prophecies, deliverance and counsel. Angelic visitations bring comfort and protection, but at the same time, they can be mysterious and terrifying (Luke 2:9). The ministry of angels is rooted in the word of God (Psalm 103:20–21).
LESSON OUTLINES:
- DESCRIPTION AND CATEGORIES
- THE BENEFITS
1. DESCRIPTION AND CATEGORIES
Angels are part of God’s creations (Psalm 148:2, 5), and they are spirit beings (Hebrews 1:13–14). In their makeup, they are greater in power and might than man (2 Peter 2:11; 2 Kings 19:35). Angels are not omniscient like God; for instance, they do not know the time of the coming of Christ (Matthew 24:36). Also, angels are not omnipresent; they are said to go from place to place (Daniel 9:21–23). They are not to be worshipped nor prayed to by humans (Colossians 2:18; Revelation 22:8–9). They neither die nor get married (Luke 20:36; Mark 12:25). The number of the existing angels is unknown, but the Bible referred to them as innumerable (Hebrews 12:22). Angels are in categories, including:
Archangels: The title “archangel” suggests authority or leadership among angels. Archangels are powerful warriors often seen as protectors of God’s people (Jude 1:9). They have a pivotal role in God’s end-time plan (1 Thessalonians 4:16).
Cherubim: These are the protectors of sacred spaces and divine secrets (Genesis 3:24). They have multiple faces—a human, a lion, and an eagle—each indicating qualities such as wisdom, power, service and swiftness (Ezekiel 10:14–15). They also have multiple wings and are covered with eyes for awareness and vigilance (Ezekiel 10:9; 12). God is portrayed as riding on a cherub (Psalm 18:10).
Seraphim: These are described as fiery, six-winged beings that stand in the presence of God. One pair of wings covers their eyes, one covers their feet, and with another they fly around the throne of the Lord (Isaiah 6:2). Their primary role is to worship and exalt God’s holiness (Isaiah 6:3). They serve as a bridge between God’s holiness and humanity’s imperfection (Isaiah 6:6–7).
Angels: Angels rescued Lot and his family (Genesis 19:15–16), opposed Balaam and his donkey (Numbers 22:21–31), nearly destroyed Jerusalem for David’s sin (2 Samuel 24:10–16), and slaughtered 185,000 Assyrian soldiers overnight (2 Kings 19:35). Frequently, they appear holding a sword (Numbers 22:31). Sometimes, God’s angels can take the form of humans to deliver His message to man (Genesis 18 and 19).
2. THE BENEFITS
We benefit from the ministry of angels in the following ways:
- Angels supply supernatural strength to God’s children (Luke 22:43).
- They give godly guidance (Matthew 1:20).
- They deliver revelation and prophetic messages (Luke 1:5–16).
- They are sent to deliver God’s children from danger (Psalm 34:7).
- God’s angels are present wherever a child of God is (Psalm 91:11).
CONCLUSION: You need to know more and maximise the ministry of angels. Pray to God for angelic visitation now.
QUESTIONS
- Briefly describe and state the categories of angels that you know.
- Mention five benefits of the ministry of angels to believers.
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Luke 1:5-16 (KJV)
5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. 8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, 9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. 11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
Monday: Luke 22:43 (KJV)
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
Tuesday: Matthew 1:20 (KJV)
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Wednesday: Genesis 19:15-16 (KJV)
15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.
Thursday: Isaiah 6:6-7 (KJV)
6 Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: 7 And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
Friday: Psalm 91:11 (KJV)
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Saturday: Psalm 34:7 (KJV)
The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
ASSIGNMENT: List five (5) situations that God might send His angels to minister to believers today (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?
