RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 17 December 2023 Lesson 16 – The Gift Of Administration
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TOPIC: The Gift Of Administration (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.” – 1 Corinthians 12:28 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Exodus 18:13-22 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 17 December 2023 HYMN)
13 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening.
14 And when Moses’ father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even?
15 And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:
16 When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
17 And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
18 Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.
19 Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:
20 And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.
21 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
22 And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.
Also Read:
– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 17 December 2023: Hypocrites In The Church
– RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 17 December 2023 – The Gift Of Administration
– RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 17 December 2023 – Hypocrites In The Church
INTRODUCTION:
There are many gifts given by the Holy Spirit to the church (1Corinthians 12:8). Among these gifts, the gift of administration is sometimes overlooked but it is as important as the rest (1 Corinthians 12:28; Romans 12:8). Other translations used for the gift of administration or administering are ruling and government (KJV), leadership (NLT), and guidance (NIV). God gives some the gift of administration to help organise those with other gifts and keep the church functioning at its most efficient best. We need to pay some attention to the attributes of administrators with biblical references.
LESSON OUTLINES
1. TRAITS OF ADMINISTRATORS
Having a sound administrator in an organisation is a blessing from God because his/her roles cannot be overemphasised. Administrators must possess some of these traits:
- COMMITMENT TO VISION: They are committed to their organization’s vision and mission while realigning others to the same. They stick to the organisation’s code of conduct.
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Administrators see the big picture of the organisation and think strategically. Effective administrators pay attention to details.
- DELEGATING: Administrators do not only assign tasks but set clearly defined spheres of influence.
- HIRING SAVVY: Administrators set their agency or organization up for success from the very beginning by hiring the right people, for the right jobs, at the right time.
- EMOTIONAL BALANCE: Great administrators funnel emotions, such as rage, anger, and happiness, into positive action that drives change.
- CREATIVITY: Sound administrators are able to come up with creative solutions to complex problems, usually by seeing an issue from a new perspective or by innovating a new approach to the solution.
- COMMUNICATION Skills: Good communication skills help administrators to communicate information and expectations clearly, both internally and externally.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss the skill they think should top the list of an administrator and why.
2. BIBLICAL INSTANCES
The Bible has records of some sound administrators who helped their leaders or nations achieve great success. These biblical characters include:
JOSEPH: He was the overall head of administration in Potiphar’s house. Through his outstanding performance, his master’s businesses prospered (Genesis 39:1-4). Also, Joseph’s administrative gift rescued Egypt from famine (Genesis 41:47-57).
MOSES: He became a good administrator after he was schooled by Jethro, his father-in-law. He raised new leaders to counsel and judge the people of Israel (Exodus 18:19-26).
DEBORAH: She was one of the sole administrators (judges) of Israel before the reign of kings (Judges 4:4-5). She led Israel to a victorious conquest through her skills (Judges 5:6-7).
SOLOMON: Through the wisdom of God in his life, he administered the right judgement (1 Kings 3:23-27). He achieved a peaceful co-existence with terrifying nations through his conflict management skill (1 Kings 4:24-25).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Are there people in the New Testament who manifested the gift of administration? Name them and discuss what they did.
CONCLUSION: The spiritual gift of administration is a valuable asset to the church.
QUESTIONS:
- What are the traits administrators should possess?
- Mention three Bible characters that are administrators.
FURTHER READING:
Sunday: Philippians 2:2 (KJV)
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Monday: Psalm 72:11 (KJV)
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
Tuesday: 1 Chronicles 22:11 (KJV)
Now, my son, the Lord be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the Lord thy God, as he hath said of thee.
Wednesday: Jeremiah 45:5 (KJV)
And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the Lord: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.
Thursday: Romans 11:25 (KJV)
For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Friday: Proverbs 3:7 (KJV)
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Saturday: 1 Peter 3:7 (KJV)
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) lessons that can be learned from Joseph as an administrator (2×5=10 Marks).
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 friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and 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 be 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?
