RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 8 June 2025 Lesson 41 – Kingdom Influencers
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TOPIC: Kingdom Influencers (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. – Acts 9:36 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 23:49-53 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 8 June 2025 HYMN)
49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:
51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
INTRODUCTION: Kingdom influencers are believers who impact the world through their ministries and in marketplaces like the media, politics, hospitality, fashion, marketing, music, education, and technology; by sharing their faith, substance, and expertise to enlarge God’s kingdom here on earth. God needs His children to be Kingdom influencers who will take over the spheres of influence here on earth for the excellent execution of His agenda. Are you willing to partner with God on this mission?
LESSON OUTLINES:
- Attributes Of Kingdom Influencers
- Becoming A Kingdom Influencer
1. ATTRIBUTES OF KINGDOM INFLUENCERS
Kingdom Influencers, being believers in Christ, contribute significantly to the economy and social well-being of their societies through their chosen careers, vocations, or divine calling (Acts 16:14-15, 40). They are full of good works and positively showcase the grace of God to the people around them (Acts 9:36-40; Luke 23:50-51). They are believers who have a good mastery of their respective industries and thus use a combination of faith and competence to influence happenings around them (Exodus 31:2-6). They are core professionals who strategically promote Jesus along with their trade e.g. football stars, athletes, scientists, etc, and give the credit for their achievements to God. Kingdom Influencers have specialised knowledge and authority in a specific subject and as such are irresistible forces in their domain (Judges 4:4-5; 2 Samuel 23:9-10).
As ambassadors of Christ, they deliberately dominate and make God known anywhere they find themselves (2 Corinthians 5:20).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should cite examples of contemporary believers for each point above.
2. BECOMING A KINGDOM INFLUENCER
God has called us to influence our world positively. Therefore, a kingdom influencer must have confessed his/her sins to God, accepted Jesus as his/her personal Saviour and Lord (Romans 10:9), and be ready to always share the good news about Him (Romans 1:16). Being filled with the Holy Spirit – the Master Strategist – cannot be over-emphasised (Ephesians 5:18).
To be Kingdom influencers indeed, we have to develop a large heart: friendly and accommodating (Proverbs 18:24). We also need to get ready to work hard, work smart, work tenaciously and aim at becoming known authorities or experts within our fields of endeavours (1 Kings 7:13-14). As Christians, we must establish a strong voice in our positions like the three Hebrew men (Daniel 3:16-19, 28-29). We must always be Game Changers in our spheres of influence (1 Samuel 17:32). Kingdom influencers have to be good stewards with accountability in mind (Luke 19:16-17).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What capacity do you have or are developing to become a kingdom influencer?
CONCLUSION: Everyone has influence. God expects us to be good stewards of that influence for His kingdom’s sake.
QUESTIONS:
- Mention four attributes of Kingdom influencers.
- Identify five things to do to become a kingdom influencer.
FURTHER READING:
Sunday: 1 Kings 7:13-14 (KJV)
13 And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre. 14 He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.
Monday: Daniel 3:16-19 (KJV)
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. 17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. 18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. 19 Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
Tuesday: Galatians 2:11-14 (KJV)
11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. 13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. 14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
Wednesday: Judges 4:4-5 (KJV)
4 And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. 5 And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.
Thursday: 2 Samuel 23:9-10 (KJV)
9 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away: 10 He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the Lord wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.
Friday: Luke 19:16-17 (KJV)
16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
Saturday: Exodus 31:2-6 (KJV)
2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: 3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship. 6 And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have
QUESTION: Mention four attributes of Kingdom influencers.
ASSIGNMENT: State five (5) things you will do (are doing) to influence your immediate community for Christ (2X5=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?
