RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 1 September 2024 Lesson 1 – Ruach Elohim
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TOPIC: Ruach Elohim (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, give me a deeper understanding of your spirit. (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 1 September 2024)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the Assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
MEMORY VERSE: “And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” – Genesis 1:2 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Exodus 31:1-5 (KJV)
1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
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.
Also Read:
– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 1 September 2024 – The Kingdom Of God
INTRODUCTION: God is a Spirit (John 4:24) and he operates through His Spirit (Genesis 1-2). The word Spirit in Hebrew tongue is “Ruach” while God is “Elohiym”. The Spirit of God is linked with creation (Psalm 104:30). At Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit of God descended as a dove upon Him (Matthew 3:16). He is active in the work of redemption, restoration and deliverance of God’s people (Isaiah 32:14-17). This lesson shall examine how the Spirit empowers and His divine nature.
TEXT REVIEW: Exodus 31:1-5
A. God told Moses that He has called Bezaleel …………………..vs1-2.
B. God filled Bezaleel with His Spirit in:
i. Wisdom
ii. …………………………..
iii. …………………………
iv. ……………………….. V3.
C. The purpose of filling Bezaleel with the Spirit of God is:
i. ……………………………. V4a.
ii. ……………………………. V4b.
iii. ……………………………. V4c.
iv. ……………………………. V4d.
v. ……………………………. V5a.
vi. ……………………………. V5b.
vii. ……………………………. V5c.
LESSON OUTLINES
- BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF HIS EMPOWERMENT
- HIS DIVINE NATURE
1. BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF HIS EMPOWERMENT
A. The Spirit of God is not only known for His creative ability, He is also an empowering Spirit (Joel 2:28-29).
B. He is called different names in the Holy Scriptures such as:
i. The Holy Spirit/Ghost (Acts 1:8).
ii. Spirit of holiness (Romans 1:4).
iii. The Anointing (1 John 2:27).
C. There are several instances in the Bible where certain individuals were empowered by the Spirit of God. These include:
i. Joseph: He was empowered with creative leadership and problem solving skills as well as the gift of administration by the Spirit of God (Genesis 41:37-41).
ii. Bezaleel: The Spirit of God equipped him with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all manner of skills (Exodus 31:3-5).
iii. Ezekiel: He was moved by the Spirit of God to see the invisible (what natural eyes cannot see) Ezekiel 11:24; 37:1; 43:5.
iv. Peter: On receiving the baptism of the Spirit of God, He preached a single message and 3,000 souls were saved and added to the church (Acts 2:41).
v. Paul: He preached the gospel with mighty signs and wonder, by the power of this Spirit of God (Romans 15: 19).
vi. Philip: He was supernaturally transported to Azotus by the Spirit of the Lord after he ministered to the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:39-40).
vii. The Spirit of God also helped Othniel to prevail against the Mesopotamian king, Cushan-Rishathaim (Judges 3:10); Gideon to defeat the Midianites with 300 men (Judges 7:7); Jephthat to overthrow the Ammonites (Judges 11:29, 32); and Samson to deal with the Philistines (Judges 15:14-15).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should carefully consider the dynamic ways the Holy Spirit has worked through various people in the scriptures and each student should eulogise Him in a word.
2. HIS DIVINE NATURE
There are certain attributes accorded the Spirit of God. These include:
i. Creativity – the creative ability of God is released to people through His Spirit (Exodus 35:30-35).
ii. Inspiration – The Spirit inspires and gives people understanding (Job 32:8; Daniel 4:8-9).
iii. Authority – He is in total control of all situations (Ezekiel 37:14) and acts as a defence for the elect (Isaiah 59:19).
iv. Omniscience – He is all-knowing and possesses all secrets (Psalm 139:7).
v. Omnipotence – He is all powerful and can facilitate what human power could not (Zechariah 4:6).
vi. The Spirit of God possesses emotion and can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30).
vii. It is however dangerous to be a victim of his anger (Isaiah 63:10).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention other attributes of the Holy Spirit known to them.
CONCLUSION: There is no limit to what the Spirit of can do. Allow Him to take full control of your life.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me to walk in the fullness Your Spirit in the mighty name of Jesus.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention 10 things you can achieve through the Spirit of God
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?
